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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1946
Page
3
Dr Pepper softballers face Economy Oil at Baker Park this evening in a vital second half contest. The winner could force a seven season playoff series while start times and umpires Twenter Blethen Strine and Donsife are set to officiate.
Thurmont Juniors rallied to a 12 to 10 victory over Middletown Tigers on the north county diamond. Key moments included a late surge by Thurmont and strong pitching by Elower and Main, with a rough stretch for Middletown's Stroup.
Maryland University scouts two newcomers for the center position with endorsements from Tommy Mont. Jim Brasher, 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds, played with Mont on Seventh Army All Stars and the 100th division team. Don Kolodne, 205 pounds, from Sieh High in Washington DC, also in contention. Coaches stress Brasher may win the job but center remains open as Clark Shaughnessy absence continues. Laurel Park adopts receiving barn rules for the 25 day meeting starting October 2 to isolate horses two hours before post time with fencing and scree protection.
A NEA report notes several MLB veterans revived by new teams. Rudy York shines for Boston after his Detroit trade, while George Kell boosts Detroit prospects. Bobo Newsom anchors Washington, Jeff Heath powers Cleveland, Heinz Becker adjusts with Chicago, and Barney McCosky aids Detroit.
Jim Serrey's twenty second circuit blast with Les Fleming on base sparked the Indians in the opener as they built a four run edge in the sixth on a Don Ross double and singles by Felix Mackiewicz Lambert Meyer and Jim Hegan. An intentional walk and one of Cleveland four errors aided the rally. Game details note RHW first game for Cleveland and St Louis with pitchers Lemon Feller and Hegan among others.
League standings show Boston 3 New York 4 Chicago 2 Pittsburgh 1 Brooklyn 6 Philadelphia 4 Other clubs not scheduled. Tonight Brooklyn at Boston Philadelphia at New York Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Chicago at St Louis. Night game.
Dr Pepper softballers swept a Labor Day doubleheader in New Jersey defeating New Brunswick M J champions 6 2 and 8 7. In the opener Staley homered after four hitless innings as Dr Pepper broke through in the fourth. The second game featured a late rally with Max Rehne hitting a three bagger Holland and Lidie delivering hits to push across two runs. First game box scores show Dr Pepper and opponents with key hits by Goldstein O Neill and Holland. Second game notes Kehne and Holland also starred as Gosnell Seaman contributed in the win. COLLIE WINS TITLE Rockville Sept 3 Pete the Border Collie owned by John Lockwood won the National Indoor Working Sheepdog championship at the Ohio State fair trials in Columbus. Pete topped 20 dogs and beat Meg owned by Arthur Allen in McLeanboro Ind. Meg had won last spring in Staunton Va with Pete third. Lockwood plans a Vermont show and a Frederick Fair demonstration.
A promotional notice offers opinions on the topic of epilepsy from the noted author Anetare. Free copies are available for readers who write to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept J-809 for a limited time.
The Maryland State Baseball Association semi pro tournament opens September 11 with the Frederick Hustlers affected by the likely absence of manager Paul Hildebrand and stalwart backstop. Hildebrand’s unavailability forces Gerry Barnard of Brunswick Tri-County to be a likely addition to the Hustlers’ roster for the state playoffs.
Public sale of a 100 acre farm between Charlesville and Yellow Springs in Frederick County Maryland on September 7 1946 at 10 00 AM at the courthouse door Frederick. The 8 room frame dwelling with electricity and well sits on cultivated land with barn and outbuildings. 10 down and rest in 30 days possession day of sale. Personal property on premises at 207 E 5 Street Frederick starting 1 00 PM includes furniture appliances rugs tools and more with cash terms. Auctioneers listed as Emmett R Bowlus and Lidady Kesselring.
State Police assigned to Barracks B in Cumberland covered road patrols over the weekend amid heavy holiday traffic. They aided in a Route 240 crash series near the city, where eleven cars were damaged and five people were hospitalized at Frederick City Hospital. New troopers DeWitt Stonesifer Ridge Blalock Henlein and Baker joined, with DeWitt Accident Md Stonesifer Westminster Ridge Hagerstown Blalock Hagerstown.
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