Pirates skipper picks Phillies as pennant contenders
New York August 7 Pirates manager Billy Meyer says the Phillies show youthful energy and rebound to threaten for the pennant. He praises Del Ennis and Jim Konstanty and highlights young Phillies pitchers Robin Roberts Bob Miller and Ken Church for relying on fastball and big curve. Meyer notes a league wide drift to trick pitches amid aging starters and faults the Pirates for wavering performances despite loyal fans.
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Johnny Coy Wins Midget Feature at Hagerstown Speedway
Johnny Coy of Freeport, L I, the 1949 ARA midget champion, won the 20 lap feature before 3,500 fans at Hagerstown Speedway. Coy finished in just over nine minutes amid a strong field including runner-up Bobby Beckett and third place Carl Anderson.
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Giants surge past Pirates as Durocher’s men win 15th of 16
The New York Giants, led by Leo Durocher, extended a strong run by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 and 3-0. Larry Jansen earned his 13th win with a fourteenth shutout, yielding five hits and striking out seven. The streak spots a late chase in the National League pennant race.
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Chapel All Stars Triumph Over Security Nine
The Chapel's All-Stars, a midget nine from the Chapel's Boys Club, defeated Security 9 to 6 behind Dick Forcino who struck out 6 on 4 hits. Forcino led the attack at the plate going 2 for 3. Garvin Gervasio and Kaetzel also contributed. Security’s Monegan allowed three innings with one hit. The All-Stars improved to 6-2 with several open dates ahead.
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Poor Man's Outing Takes Stand In All American Tourney
In Chicago Aug 7 the $15,000 All American golf tourney moves into its third round spotlighting Dave Douglas Ed Furgol and Skee Riegel leading the money chase with a combined roughly $7,000 from a 1950 season. Top pros Snead Ferrier Demaret Mancraft Locke show strong earnings as the field eyes the $11,000 top prize in the 72 hole event and the World meet qualifier with 32 of 83 aiming for the big purse. Promoter May has toughened the course creating a rare under-70 round by Herman Darron the 1946 champion and a 69 yesterday.
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Wilmington Wins Over Trenton With Pair Of Home Runs
Wilmington Blue Rocks top Trenton Giants 7-5 in Interstate League action. Dan Schell and Lou Heyman hit homers for the league leaders, while Jack Walz earned his 7th win despite shaky moments. Other notable hits came from Mats, Cunningham, and Warytula as Wilmington split the two-game set.
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York Roses Sweep Braves in Interstate League Twin Bill
York Pennsylvania capped a doubleheader sweep against Hagerstown with scores of 3 to 0 and 4 to 2. Pitcher Al Trosin earned the first game shutout, scattering seven hits, while Tony Segzda claimed his ninth win in the second game as York produced all runs in the third inning.
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Interstate League Score Report Highlights Last Night
York defeated Hagerstown 10 to 2 while Sunbury tied Harrisburg 2 to 1 and Wilmington beat Trenton 7 to 5. Only games scheduled.
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National League Games Tonight and Today Schedule
Listings show two games tonight Allentown at Lancaster and Hagerstown at Sunbury each with two games. Also scores include Boston 9 Chicago 4 St Louis 10 Philadelphia 3 New York 9 Cleveland 0 Detroit 4 Washington 0. No games scheduled for today.
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Baseball night slate with key matchup notes
St Louis visits Philadelphia as Brecheen faces Heints Izelman in a night game. New York travels to Boston with Koslo opposing Bickford in the other scheduled contest.
Hambletonian to Open Five Day Grand Circuit Meet
Goshen N Y Aug 7 The Hambletonian heads the five day grand circuit meeting starting tomorrow at Good Time Track. Wednesday's Hambletonian is worth 35000 and will be the 25th running of the famed harness race. The purse for the trotting classic for three year olds is up to 45000 from last year. Between 12 and 16 horses are expected to start. Favorites include Florican Star's Pride Lord Steward Ransom and Lusty Song.
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