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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1956
Page
8
The article reports on local league leaders securing a win in a multi-team county circuit, listing players like Elmer Wolfe, B. Gilkey, and Danner among others. It notes strong performances from Westmins and nearby towns, with details of hits, runs, and pitching credits, including Rolison and Lenhart.
Former heavyweight champion Ez Charles headlines a card in New York facing Wayne Bethea as the fight league heats up. Charles boasts a 93-17-1 record while Bethea stands 94-2 with 41 KOs, in a season featuring a push toward the title vacated by Rocky Marciano. The event includes a regional baseball league schedule with Adamstown, Doubs, Jefferson, and Buckeystown in a split double round robin and playoff implications.
Johnny Summerlin of Detroit and Harold Carter of Linden New Jersey, both in the top 10 of the heavyweight crop, are slated to meet Wednesday in Detroit on the regular radio and television show. Bob Satterfield had been scheduled to box Summerlin but withdrew.
Chicago outfielder Minnie Minoso was hit by an automobile last night and sustained a skin abrasion on his right leg. He was taken to Provident Hospital and released after treatment. Sunday games featured Middletown 12 Y Springs 7 and Buckeystown 17 Doubs 1 among others. Table shows Middletown leading with 40 wins, Germantown and Buckeystown at 40 and 49 games respectively. Continuous rain delayed additional action with several matchups listed for Sunday.
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