Nationals Rally Stifles Braves. Cubs Edge Giants
In New York action May 25 the National League saw Boston fall 3-0 to St. Louis as Howie Pollet blanked the Braves while Bob Rush’s seven-hitter powered the Cubs past the Giants 3-2. Brooklyn inched within a game of Boston with an 8-6 win over Pittsburgh as Cincinnati trimmed Philadelphia 3-2. In the American League New York Yankees beat Detroit 6-2 and Washington crushed Cleveland 6-2 as Sid Hudson improved to 4-0 in four straight Senators wins. Tommy Byrne led the Yankees past Detroit with 12 strikeouts and four RBIs, while Hal Newhouser took another loss for the Indians. The Red Sox dropped a five-run St. Louis fifth as Channin’s staff held them in check. Jack Graham homered for the Cardinals.
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Joe Dobson
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Riddle
Fitzgerald
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Mueller
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Hogue
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D. Rice
American League Results and Tonight’s Schedule
Yesterday results show St Louis 8 Boston 4 New York 6 Detroit 2 Washington 6 Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 6 Chicago 4. Tonight Detroit at New York St Louis at Boston Cleveland at Washington. Other clubs not scheduled. Night game.
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Baltimore Speed Flash Enters Memorial Day Races
Baltimore speed flash Ken Marriott wires entry for seven event Memorial Day stock car program at Frederick Fairgrounds on May 30. ASCRA sanctioned meet will award points toward 1949 ASCRA champion. Admission free for under 12. free parking. Field to include at least 25 drivers from several states.
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Sam Malach
Lansdale
Louis Roop
Vernon Storm
Randallstown
Tommy Coates
Joe Bresner
Lee McBride
Wally Campbell
Ken Wagner
Trenton
N. J
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Hamburg
Bill Tanner
Dave Terkell
Newton
Ed Tyson
Langhorne
Chubby Bickel
Morrissville
Harvey McDonald
Wernersville
William
Bedford
Mountaindale Swamps Camp Metrick In Softball Clash
Mountaindale defeated Camp Metrick Chemical Corps 20 to 9 in an independent softball game on Wednesday evening. Rookie pitcher B Keyser and new backstop Kenny Shaw started for Mountaindale, marking Keyser’s second strong outing. Detachment Chem Corps lineup included Dopowski Bennett Didway and others. Next, Thurmont and Mt. Airy clash Monday in a Heart of Maryland League game with Sheffer umpiring.
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Bedford Fairgrounds May 29 Holiday Program Outlined
Motter outlined a May 29 Sunday program at Bedford Fairgrounds featuring time trials four 10 lap heat races a watch race and a 30 lap sweepstakes final Mihalik described the event details and structure for spectators and participants.
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Frederick Junior All-Stars named for district playoffs
Franceis Scott Key Post announces 18 Frederick Junior Legion all-stars for district playoffs starting June 1. Players report to McCurdy Field Saturday for an exhibition with De Molay at 1 30 p.m. Pictures and birth certificates required for state tournament registration.
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All-Stary Hsted
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De'Molay
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R&r
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D. Blumensner
BR. Rhoderick
Lions Club
B. Clem
Eagles
B. Remsberg
B. Ward
F. Joy
Liberty Town
Westernport
McCurdy
District baseball opener outlines round robin schedule
In the opening round, Frederick Boonsboro Westminster Lancytown Hagerstown Williamsport and Thurmont play a 14 game round robin. The district tournament ends July 9 with additional games on June 1 including Hagerstown at Taneytown and Westminster a bye. The Frederick All Stars receive a Legion Junior League uniform costing 300 donated by Frederick Motor Co.
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Legion
Frederick All-Stars
Frederick Motor Co
Rainout chaos shifts schedule for City Softball League
Rain postponements force a reshuffled City Softball League calendar with Ralh on top of the latest changes as Wednesday open dates are booked for a May 9 playoff in the American division.
Legion-Dr Pepper Postponement Delay Highlighted
The News notes postponed Legion-Dr Pepper contests with Red Shaw filling in for missing games. June 6 and 7 rebooked matches with Frederick Tailors and Dr Pepper, followed by June 8 to 10 rescheduled games from May 20 to 24. Medical Company Maryland National Guard routed Moose Club 25 to 2 in softball with 27 hits, led by Bagent Rowe Mills Stockman Lenhart Hemp. Platinum described as unripe gold by early South American Indians.
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Rainex Park
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