Ben Chapman Debuts as Dodgers Pitcher in Big Night
Ben Chapman starts for Brooklyn and defeats Boston 2-4, first appearance as a pitcher in the National League. He hurls well, driving in three runs with a double and single while adding a fielding exposure that hints at his versatile major league path from Nashville to the Yankees.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Ben Chapman
Brooklyn Dodger
Ben
Nashville
Shortston
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Picdm Teague
Chappy
Richmond Colix Adors
Deacon Branch Hickey
Dixie
Clyde King
Chapman
Dodgers
Boston
Flatbush
Firey
Braves
Major League Leaders and Standings Highlights
Major League Leaders recap includes Musial leading National League in batting runs hits and runs batted in while Nicholson tops NL in home runs. Doerr leads American League in batting and home runs with Linden and Stirnweiss among top hitters. Pitching leaders include Wilks in NL and Maltzberger in AL. Norway coastline noted at 12,000 miles.
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Nicholson
Chicago
Barrett
Pittsburgh
Doerr
Boston
Stephens
Cullenbine
Cleveland
Linden
New York
Stirnweigs
Maltzberger
Interstate League Weekend Baseball Schedule
Multiple games listed for today and tomorrow including Trenton at Hagerstown Wilmington at Allentown Lancaster at York with several other matchups across the circuit. Standings show teams such as Philadelphia Boston New York Pittsburgh and Cincinnati with varying records and upcoming games scheduled.
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Hagerstown
Wilmington
Allentown
Lancaster
York
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
Stnliedenshia
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Laowin
Roston
Grooklyn
Raikashdin Hin
Chicane
Cincinna
Yesterda
Granton
Eagles edge Coachman in tight Y Loop softball clash
The Eagles edged Coachman Service 43 to 41 in a tight Y Community Softball Loop game. Rowe and C Lapole led the winners with key hits while Coachman’s lineup featuredON jt Spigler Browning and McNeal in a hard fought loss. Jamison dominated Potomac Edison with a 1 to 0 win as Long homered and pitched well.
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Eagles
Rowe
C. Lapole
Coachman
Spigler
Browning
McNeal
Jamison
Potomac-Edison
Long
ATO
Love
Morgan
Miller
Hrewer
Milier
CIO
Kendle
Montgomery
Denner
Wildcats Ready for Hancock Sunday Showdown
The Williamsport Wildcats travel to Trat cork for a return match Sunday at 2 30 p m. After a tight extra period win this season over the Williamsport series the Wildcats aim to repeat success in Hancock with key players expected to return. The game action will be at Treated for teem Lo wht with Dukes Arges and Penimiiee likely starting, while local fans anticipate a close contest.
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Tratcork
Wildcats
Astormvjsey
Dukes Argessen
Aig Penemiiee
Funkstown To Play Senators Tomorrow
Funkstown Massers meet Hagerstown Senators at City Park on Sunday August 6 at 2 00 pm in a highly anticipated amateur league game. Senators feature Chambers Mye Snook and Hartle while Funkstown lists Lefty Carr Talbert Maiger and L Carr. A victory over Antietam last week and two practices this week leave Funkstown ready for the showdown.
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Hagerstown Senators
Senators
Chambers
Mye Snook
Hartle
Funktown
Lefty Carr
Talbert
Maiger
L. Carr
Antietam
Allentown Wins Two From Rocks To Climb Notch
Allentown's Redbirds defeated the Wilmington Blue Rocks 6 to 4 in seven innings and 2 to 1 in the nightcap before 1344 fans, moving into second place. Frankie Radler struck out 12 in his debut start, limiting Wilmington to seven hits. Froggie Brunswick allowed four hits in the nightcap, with Rausch delivering the winning run in the ninth on Merriwether’s grounder.
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Redbirds
Wilmington Blue Rocks
Frankie Radler
Wilmington
Cherkovich
Coneland
Brunswick
Radler and
Jucha
Levan
Wilmington Abrh OA
Giaser
Lehman
E.eueee
Korpenny
Aon
Antolick
Carter
Og Patton
Gm FS Augustyn
Estock
Tatals
Rausch
Tider
Niwer Ber
Buela
Colvin
Shane Ott
Poassiens
Allentown - Wae
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Rueha
Merriwether
Korpenay
Rucha
Glaser
Cole
Davis
Wilmington Allentank
Korponay
Rider
Murphy
Tatler
Sacramento Fans Buy Seals Franchise for Arena Plan
Sacramento fans led by Yobi G Leparovich bought the Seals franchise from the Cardinals and plan a 2 million dollar sports complex. The 40 000 seat baseball park would replace Riverside Park with a 4 000 seat pavilion for basketball and indoor sports plus bowling alley lounge and apartments for visiting players.
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Cal
Sacramento Seelons
St. Louis Cardinals
Yobi G. Leparovich
Owls Fall to Trenton In Slugfest At Stadium
The Owls lost 11 to 4 to Trenton at the stadium last night in a high scoring game. Hagerstown struggled with timely hits and wasteful baserunning as Trenton built a lead with three runs in the second inning and widened it through the middle innings. Petty and Angstadt pitched late for the Owls but the offense produced little, with 14 Owls left on base and no sustained rally to overcome the deficit.
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Martin
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James
Alston
Porter
Shabilla
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Kitman
Nowak
Kalger
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Kit Avi
Tames
Trna O
Ul Gambell
Mierkow
T Rothman
Toyvin A Welch
Ingstadt
Stockhauser
Fesh
Std
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Mierkan
Cambell
Miksis
Bas Trenton
Betty
Kaiser
Wits
Angstadt IL
Shubitla
Augstadt
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Ellime
Prizes Awarded To Fans By Merchants Night Of Booster Event
The Hagerstown Retailers' Bureau Booster Night at the Stadium drew a large crowd as fans and players shared prizes while the Owls lost 11 to 10 to the Trenton Packers. Prizes included rolls of film, jewelry, housewares, clothing, gas and hardware items, cash, war stamps, and merchandise orders from numerous local merchants led by Lee Merriman of Waynesboro.
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Cass Case
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Tobacco
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The
Style Shop
Carson’s
Reba's
Hagerstown Paint and Glass Co
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McPhail Paint Company
Spangier's
Rudisiit's
Jacobson's
Bohman-Warne, Inc
Bentz and Mundey
the Bon Ton
Mary Condon's
Bible’s
Miller's
Sears & Roebuck
Roney Bros
McKee’s Hardware
McEwen's
Hoffman's
Fleisher’s
Meyers and Berkson
Potomac Edison Co
Myer Compact
Corderman-Cottrill
Middlekauff's Drug Store
Kiddie Klothes
Ruby Jackson
Alexander Hotel
Leitz Shop
Budget
Glick’s
Kinney’s
John D. Myers
Emmett Hardware
Musey and Evans
Leiter Bros
Schindel
Rohrer Co
Schlotierbeck
West End Pharmacy
D. P. Schindel and Son
D. P. Schindel and Macy
C. M
Bernard’s
McCrory's
Woolworth’s
Rogers
Semler-McFaddin
Ormond’s
Rudy's Pharmacy
Kohler’s
Kelley’s Studio
Newberry’s
R. M. Hays and Bros
National Cash Register Co
Ben Moss
Meytag Washer Co
Majestic Restaurant
Hagerstown Light and Heat Co
R. & G. Dent
Bentz and Dunn
Montgomery Ward
Shirey
Gray's Fur Shop
Central Shoe Repair
Baseball Roundup Highlights Openers and Debuts
Yesterday's Stars notes Jake Wade and major league action as White Sox sub Lee Ross and limited Cleveland to seven innings. Ortiz stars for Senators with two doubles as Red Sox fall in Washington. O'Neill blanks Senators in a 4-0 finale. Borowy lifts Yanks past Phillies 1-0. Luby drives NY Giants to 4-3 win over Phils in 10th. Chapman and Dodgers beat Boston 3-4 in debut. Walters earns 146th win as Reds topple Cardinals. Nicholson powers Cubs to a 4-3 victory over Pirates and extends their streak. Eagles softball team faces Jamison at City Park Monday 6:15.
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Red Sox
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Hank Borowy
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Hugh Luby
Giants
Ken Raffensberger
Phils
Ben Chapman
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Reds
St. Louis Cardinala
Bill Nicholson
Cubs
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Fine Tribute Pays Mack's 50 Years In Game
At Shibe Park 29 166 fans honored Connie Mack on his 50th anniversary as a big league manager in a tribute matching a World Series mood. The event honored “Mr Baseball” with gifts and speeches from legends and officials, while the Athletics lost 1–0 to the Yankees in the nightcap.
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Connie Mack
Shibe Park
Yesteryear
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Lis Athletics
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John C. Bell
Pennsylvania
America
Mr. Mack
Landis
Will Harridge
Ford Frick
Connie
George Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Collins
Frank
Baker
Llanus Wagner
Pittsburgh Firales
Bill Dickey
New York Yankees
Walter Johnson
Washington
Lefty Grove
Tris Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Babe Ruth
Yankee
Mickey Coch J Tane
A’s
Detroit
Ty Cobb
Yankees
A's
Bobo Newsom
Hank Borowy
George Stirnweiss
Bowling Picnic Announcement by Eastern Star League
The Eastern Star Bowling League picnic will be at Pang born Park on Thursday August 10. AH members should attend and notify Mrs Norris by phone 1206 no later than August 5. A picnic supper will be served at 6 30 p m promptly.
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Eastern Star Bowling League
Pangborn Park
Norris
Lancaster Beats York 7 3 In District Ball Game
Lancaster Red Roses rout York 7 to 3 as miscues in first and fifth innings spark the key scoring. Jack Houck collects four hits for Lancaster while Clark Henry hits a sixth inning homer for York.
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Lancaster Red Roses
Red Roses
Clark Henry
Pat McCullough
Jack Houck
Lancaster
Slug Rullo
Morris
Marsh
Houck
Wilkins
Polito
Parisse
Peeler
Sarno
Ito
Stope
Schmidt
Homan
Griffi Auske
Rullo
Henry
Shape
McCullough
Shope
Armepires
Gillespie
Heller
Haegg Breaks World Record In Stockholm Two Mile Run
Gunder Haegg clocked an unofficial world record in the two mile at Stockholm stadium with a time of 8 42.8, finishing 100 meters ahead of his nearest rival. Arne Andersson posted 1 000 meters in 2 21.98, four tenths off Rudolf Hargib s world mark, while Elmsaeter set a 3 000 meter steeplechase record at 8 59.6, official 9 03.4. The era note mentions Genghis Khan ruling 700 years ago.
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Stockholm
Gunfier Haege
Syer
Arne Andersson
Rudolf Harbig
Elmsaeter
Beau Jack Wins Decision Bout In Madison Square Garden
Beau Jack defeats Bob Montgomery in a ten round non title bout at Madison Square Garden. Jack earns the decision as both G I veterans showcase a brisk fight with heavy body work and a slight edge for Jack on two judges cards. Gate record set. bonds sold to fund war effort. Coast Guard reports 9,000 civilian rescues annually.
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Bob Montgomery
Madison Square Garden
Gillette Razor Company
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