Tribe Finally Defeats Macks Philadelphia May 23
Cleveland owner Bill Veeck watched as the Indians beat the Athletics 7-3 for their first win since last Thursday and only second in 10 games of the eastern swing. Tommy Henrich hit a three run homer and Allie Reynolds pitched shutout relief after Ed Lopat left in the second inning.
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Taneytown Swamped by Damascus 13 to 0
Taneytown suffered a lopsided defeat as Damascus blanked them 13 to 0. The game showcased Damascus scoring drives and strong defense, leaving Taneytown unable to answer.
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Baseball scores and a Mack Day note in Delaware
Yesterday results show Boston defeating Detroit 4 0 Cleveland beat Philadelphia 7 3 New York routed St Louis 10 3 Chicago tied Washington 3 1 Tonight matches include St Louis at New York Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at Boston Chicago at Washington plus a night game. Bert Cunningham of Wilmington will present Connie Mack Day honors in Delaware tomorrow, a reunion since 1890 when they were Buffalo teammates. An Britannica note mentions some African tribes allowing a wife to divorce a husband who fails to sew her clothes.
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Harner Hit By Pitcher By Null In Loss
In a pitcher dominated game Morris pitched well for the win with wild pitches from Null. Shank allowed 1 hit in 2 innings while Null gave up 14 in 6 innings. Umpires were Smith and Roger. Time 1:45. Scorer Haney.
Civic Softball League Scores and Practice Notice
Lions defeated Cavitans 5 to 4 yesterday in Civic Softball League action. Today Elks face Juniors as Frederick Iron and Steel players are called to report for practice at 3 PM at the upper Baker Park diamond. uniforms to be issued during drills.
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Baseball Trades Spark a Sideline Shuffle of Stars
New York May 23. Baseball trades ripple through the leagues as Veeck and Gallagher pull stars and promising players between clubs. Robinson shines for Cleveland while Waitkus lifts Philadelphia, and Chicago trades backfire for Hank Borowy and others as the swap market reshapes rosters and pennant hopes.
Softball Title Is Won By Thurmont
Thurmont won the County Inter scholastic Softball League championship defeating Elm Street School 7 to 5. Lenhart, the losing pitcher, issued several wild pitches while Unger was clutch for Thurmont. Thurmont led early, Elm Street rallied with three tallies in the fourth, and Thurmont added two in the fifth to seal the win. Rogers doubled, Clen made an error, and key plays produced the final runs. Final score Thurmont 7 Elm Street 5.
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Anti Snagging Law In Effect June 1
Regional Game Warden Benja min Phebus announces a new snagging law taking effect June 1. It bans snagging fish with hooks and carries fines from 10 to 26 dollars plus 5 dollars per unlawfully taken fish. The rule targets Frederick county northern areas where snagging is common. It excludes fishing in the Potomac River near Chain Bridge in the District of Columbia.
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Birds Stocked In County As Game Wardens Announce Release
Regional Game Warden Benjamin F Phebus Sr said 126 young quail from the state game farm were released in the county last Friday. The birds are well-feathered and able to fend for themselves in adequate cover as more stockings are planned for the summer. Cincinnati May 23 Joey Maxim defeated Gus Lesnevich to become the NBA heavyweight champion by unanimous decision in a 15 round bout.
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Dr Pepper To Play Tonight Under Lights at McCurdy Field
Dr Pepper softball under lights tonight at McCurdy Field at 8 30 features the Pepperities against York Pa Princess AA A. Local stars Clyde Marty Rabbit Ramsburg and others may join the Pepper nine for three games. The match tests city league interest in future Tuesday night games and showcases Powell Bat Miller ONeill Red Shafer in a strong Eastern softball era matchup.
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Dennis Seeks To Prove Innocence In Rape Slaying Trial
Guam May 23 An Air Force court martial heard a statement from Calvin Dennis a Negro private of Frederick Md who testified he was a witness not a participant in the Ruth Farnsworth murder last December. Dennis half-brother Herman a private was sentenced to death for the murder and Sgt Robert W Burns remains to be tried. Calvin Dennis said he accompanied the others to the jade shop where the San Francisco girl worked saw Burns strike her and saw Herman Dennis put out the lights. He did not accompany the others into the jungle and hitchhiked back to his barracks. The defense sought to show blood on Calvin Dennis clothing came from a minor in a prior jury two weeks before the Farnsworth slaying.
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Out on a limb youths jailed for trespass at Hood College
Two 16 year old juveniles were arrested Monday night by sergeant Swomley after Hood College officials complained of boys spying into dormitory windows from trees on campus. They will be held for juvenile court disposition on trespass charges.
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Track Meet Is Being Held By Frederick County Schools
Frederick County high schools stage their annual county wide track meet at Frederick High field today with about 400 youths from junior and senior highs competing in ten events. Seventeen faculty officials and many students serve as judges clerks and timers as junior high entrants predominate.
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Citizens' Committee Targets Referendum on Subversive Statute
Baltimore May 23 The Citizens' Committee against the Other Law announced it had 98,500 signatures on a petition to place the anti subversive statute on a referendum. Dr Judith A Diesendruck secretary treasurer said they could file the required 10,000 signatures by July 1 with half by June 1 and the rest before the final deadline.
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