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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1959
Page
6
In a heated series preview, Ijamsville and Brunswick battle for the league crown. Merriman anchors Brunswick with Deener guiding him behind the plate as both teams boast depth and late-season surge. The Titans clash promises a pitching duel and clutch hitting as Sunday’s showdown approaches.
In Baltimore Nellie Fox of the Chicago White Sox notes a scarcity of young pitchers as veteran arms dominate. Baltimore rookie Jack Fisher, starved for a win, tosses a 3-0 shutout against Chicago, striking out 19 batters and aiding his future hopes.
Yellow Springs and Walkersville meet Sunday in the second round as Linton faces Eaves in a key pitchers duel. The Glade Valley squad aims to extend an undefeated stretch as the series moves toward a possible finals sweep.
In Miami Beach Florentino Fernandez of Cuba outpainted Gaspar Ortega of Mexico in a feature boxing match. The Tokyo and Manila listings show Nagata defeating Baby Carlos in Tokyo and Manila events, with unclear scoring.
In Baltimore the Orioles swept the White Sox 1-0 and 3-0 as 20-year-old Jack Fisher and a strong staff shut down Chicago. Fisher held the Sox to three singles in game one, retiring 21 straight, while Brooks Robinson delivered a late run in the 16th. The nightcap featured another shutout as the Orioles blanked the Sox behind solid pitching and timely hits.
Frederick High prepares for the opener against Howard County at the county school grounds at 2 PM. Coach Jack Molesworth announces the starting lineup and notes a return to full practice after heat illness has taken a toll.
Jerry Walker and dad Fisher combined for a 3-0 victory as Fisher claimed his first major league win. Walker allowed six singles in a six inning start while Fisher faced 28 batters. Wally Moon homered twice as the Dodgers swept the Pirates with a three run blast in each game. NFL exhibition results include Washington at Green Bay and San Francisco at Los Angeles.
The American League standings show Chicago leading with 55 losses and 613 winning percentage, Cleveland and New York close behind. Saturday results include Detroit 9 New York 3, Cleveland 4 Kansas City 8, Chicago 0 4 innings, and a 16 inning Chicago at Boston game. National League leader San Francisco at 78-62, Philadelphia 72-71, Cincinnati 69-73. Weekend results list Chicago 2 St. Louis 1 and Philadelphia 1 Cincinnati 1 among others with Los Angeles games noted.
The Milwaukee Braves purchased Enos Slaughter from the New York Yankees, adding the 43 year old slugger famed for the Gas House Gang era to bolster the stretch drive. Slaughter, primarily a pinch hitter this season, hits .172 and may be ineligible for the World Series if Milwaukee reaches it. Details of price not disclosed.
Maryland sophomore center Charles Lennyn Lohr collapsed on the second day of preseason drills. He died four days later in a Baltimore hospital. Doctors cited heat exhaustion. Coach Tom Nugent defended the training intensity and the coaches after eyewitness accounts questioned the workout.
Field and Stream profiles Fort Frederick State Park conversion, Maryland park access and fees, and a broad tour of state parks from Sandy Point to Pocomoke Forest. It notes free public access where possible, with minimal charges for campgrounds, cabins, boat rentals, and services. The piece blends hunting and fishing trends with sports culture and tips.
Pedro Ramos starred for Washington pitching and homering to beat the pennant contenders 5-4. Julio Becquer delivered the decisive eighth inning RBI, with Romanosky scoring on a Garcia misplay as Mudcat Grant struggled for the Indians.
League leaders list batting averages with Kuenn Detroit .350 and Kaline .323. runs led by DeVoit 108. RBIs led by Colavito, Jensen, and Rillebrew tied. hits top Fox and Kuenn with 178. doubles led by Kuenn 37. home runs by Colavito and Killebrew 40. steals led by Aparicio and Mantle 21. pitching leaders include Shaw 15 wins and McLish 17-3. strikeouts led by Drysdale 222.
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