Yanks Beaten Twice By A's Sanity headlines fade to baseball doubleheader
The Philadelphia Athletics blanked the New York Yankees twice seven to eleven innings and seven to six in the doubleheader to reduce New York’s AL lead to two games over Detroit. Sam Chapman and Eddie Joost homered in the opener, Chapman’s fly ball driving Nelson Fox home. Elmer Vale drove in the tying and winning runs with a single in the nightcap. game halted by curfew. Detroit split with St. Louis, White Sox sweep Indians. Dobson wins for Boston over Washington.
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400 Employes Make All Major League Baseballs
At the Spalding plant in Chicopee Massachusetts about 400 workers handle every stage from cork and rubber cores to hand stitched horsehide covers. The facility performs 60 operations per ball, with machines winding yarn and fabric, and two girls wrapping each ball before boxing. The process yields identical balls for both leagues, differing only in the label.
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Urbana Splits Double Header in County Softball League
Harmony overwhelmed Ballenger 13 to 2 in the first game as Urbana split with Jefferson in a doubleheader opener. The second game was postponed by rain, with Ballenger's Pitcher Blank and Harmony’s Karns yielding mixed results amid errors and walks.
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Washington Hit By Violent Storm Over May Day Severe Weather
A violent electrical and rain storm hit Washington on May 15, lowering temperatures sharply. One man, David Viar of Alexandria Virginia, 20, was struck by lightning at a Rock Creek Park horse show and hospitalized in serious condition after losing a foot. The storm disrupted a Silver Spring Maryland auto show, ripped canopies from tents, damaged TV equipment, and left some Washington streets flooded.
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James Morelli gets governor's reprieve until August 21
James Morelli, 21, Chicago known as the "mad dog killer," receives a reprieve from Governor Stevensor of Illinois delaying execution by electric chair for a one way ride. Three persons died and two were left for dead in the case. Medals are seen in his jail cell as he awaits the new date.
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Three Clubs Score Wins In Heart of Maryland League
Broad Run shut out Mio Aarv 7 2 in five innings as rain halted play. Uk Rhinecker Lare and Gosnell led Broad Run while Boyer allowed two hits to earn the win. Myersville beat Howard Countains 13 4 in eight innings on home turf with 13 home club mascues aiding the win. Day Midgets salvaged a 6 4 win at New Windsor after five errors and a late rally.
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Md State B League Games From Yesterday in New Market
Results show New Market beaten Woodbine 18 to 1 while Mt Airy and Liberty tied 6 all. Tri County action had Walkersville 6 Buckeystown 4 and Lander 5 Doubs 2 with other games rained out. Woodbine led 2 0 0 5 0 1 0 1 in final innings. Crone and Stockman led with extra base hits and Crone hit a homer. Stockman earned win for Woodbine with Summers taking loss. Time 2 05. Scorer Zimmerman Jr.
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Martinsburg Open City Softball League Tonight
Martinsburg West Virginia starts its City Softball League schedule tonight per K E Norris president of the loop. Four teams Hose Co No 3 Standard Lime Stone Co Moose Club and Army Recruiting Office compete in twilight ball. Inaugural game at Hose Company recreation field with Standard Lime as the opponent. Hose men last year’s champions. Mayor Carl E Wellinger will pitch the first ball.
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Arrington Named To Carroll County School Board
Westminster May 15 Thomas Fr Arrington of Sykesville was named to the Carroll County Board of Education succeeding Roy F Grimm. The board also includes Clyde T Tiesson Taneytown president Dr Thomas H Lege Union Bridge vice president Mrs Mabel A C Necker Finksburg C Robert Brilhart Manchester and G Norman Hunter Westminster.
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Taneytown
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Union Bridge
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Finksburg
Ijamsville Leads in Rain Shortened Maryland League Play
Ijamsville moved atop the Maryland State Baseball League as rain cut three games to eight innings. New Market overwhelmed Woodbine 18-1 on the winners’ diamond. Libertytown and Mt. Airy tied 6-6 before rain halted play. Frederick beat Woodsboro in a night game, and Johnny Trout pitched a one run allowed effort in Ijamsville’s 5-0 win over Point of Rocks. Crone homered for New Market, with six doubles and two triples contributing to the high-scoring contests.
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Thurmont Triumphs Over Damascus in 13-7 Thriller
Thurmont roars to a 13-7 win as Damascus is beaten 13-7 in Frederick County Baseball League action. Benjamin shines with five for five including a double and a triple as Easton allows the bulk of Thurmont’s late scoring.
Walkersville Romps 6-4 Over Buckeystown In Rain Delay
Walkersville won 6-4 over Buckeystown in a Tri County League affair decided after five and a half innings due to rain at Glade Diamond. Colliflower homered, Kelly drove in the winning run, and Wisner led Buckeystown with key hits amidst scattered fielding and pitching notes.
Day and Standings in New Windsor League
New Windsor day results show New Windsor 4 over Myersville 13, Florence 4 and Broad Run 7 over Mt Airy 2. Remaining games listed for Sunday include New Windsor at Pickett's Corner and matchups at Mt Airy, Broad Run at Myersville, Florence at Thurmont. Standings show Thurmont, Mt Airy, Broad Run, Myersville each at 1 000, Day at Pickett's Corner 1 000, Florence 0 2000, New Windsor 0 2000. PONIES DIE IN FIRE Elgin May 15 More than a score of show ponies died in a barn fire at Meadowdale farm. Loss estimated 75 000 to 100 000. Victims include Hackney stock such as Broom Park Mascot.
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Political rallies banned in Colombia before elections
Bogota reports the government will ban all political rallies in Colombia from May 25 until after the Congressional elections in June. The measure aims to curb campaigning activity ahead of the vote.
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