Benefit game eyed to aid Hagerstown Little League funds
Harry F Bottorf Jr announced a Thursday night arc light exhibition at Municipal Stadium pitting St James of the Independent League against Boonsboro Yellowjackets if available to boost funds for the local circuit’s national playoffs. Also notes a St James Boonsboro potential World Series of local amateur ranks, praise for Hagerstown Speedway program, and a line on Yankees veteran Johnny Mize’s recall and Kansas City assignment.
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Harry F. Bottorf, Jr
Hagerstown
Municipal Stadium
Washington County
St. James
Boonsboro
Yellowjackets
St. James and Boonsboros
Saints
Joe Palkovitz
Boys
Navy
St. James-Boonsboro
Tommy Henrich
Joe Collins
Johnny Mize
Kansas City
Yankees
Mize
Big John
Blues
Giants
Johnny
Chicago White Sox
Dodgers
Yankee
Giants Sign Tackle Saranac Lake Star Arnie Weinmeister
Arnie Weinmeister 225 pound tackle signed today to play for the New York Giants of the NFL. The All America Conference first team selection last year while with the New York Yankee eleven, joins the Giants in Saranac Lake, N.Y. Arlington press notes confirm the deal.
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Saranac Lake
N.Y
CPI
Arnie Weinmeister
New York Football Giants
National Football League
New York Yankee
Security In 12-7 Win Over Halfway
In a lopsided game, Security built a lead early and never loosened it, defeating Halfway 12 to 7. The offense surged with multiple hits and timely walks while pitcher Crane contributed strong innings, and the defense held firm as Security extended their winning streak.
Baseball Recap From Early Era Standings Tie Stirs Crowds
A garbled recap notes a team taking first in the National League ties with St Danis after a 2-1 win, Wyse earning his 1st victory for Chicago as the Cubs beat the Braves in 12 innings. Also mentions a 10 years ago Brooklyn win over the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds and 15 years ago Louis stopping Ring Levinsky in the first round at Chicago.
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Ring Levinsky
Chirazo
Levan Leads In Official Averages With .348 Mark In 1950
With under a month left in the 1950 Interstate League season, Hagerstown eyes a first batting champion in 10 years. Jesse Levan tops the circuit at .348, ahead of Trenton’s Mike Colobo, with 11 players overall batting over .300. Levan also stars in RBIs and runs, while Tom Koregowaki and Bob M. Sof sit among leaders in multiple hitting categories as the league’s standings shift into late July.
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Hagerstown
Jesse Levan
Elias Baseball Bureau
New York City
Levan
Mike Colobo
Trenton
Teseman
Hele Hutely
Erawna
Levatcok
Cole
Ion
Wineeig
Tom Koregowaki
Prenton
Bob M
Dingerstowal
Swatsman
Wieh
Ec Loudhevman
Wilmingtoth
Tom Kerozowski
Bataity
Larveen
Colombe
Bell
Wade
Lancaster
Martina
Wittrington
Laetting
Winnington
Sanford
Lea Cristante
Stante
Thames
Town
Trevienaiges
Kan
Tey
Mornin Herald
Unclear baseball box score reports from local league play
Fragmented report details National League and independent league results. Musial and Ashburn feature among hitters for St Louis and Philadelphia, while Detriot and New York matchups show Run totals. Antietam Redbirds topple VFW Tia with strong offense led by Crampton and Mentzer in an Independent League game.
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RB. Jamison
Hell
Antittam Redbirds
VFW
Tia
Antie Tam
Birds
Printz
Jsecks
Whiners
T. Crampton
Mentzer
Keckler
Anita
Aro
G. Serks
BH. Knorie
R. Vamheen
L.A. Crampton
Morris Frock to Play in Finals in Maryland State Playoffs
Morris Frock Post No 42 junior baseball team from Hagerstown heads to Baltimore for the Legion state finals after taking the Western Maryland sectional title. They defeated Midland Post 16 in a key best-of-three, winning 11-6 on Saturday after a 3-2 loss on Sunday. Bruce Plank pitched well, with McElhaney, Arnone and Hurner contributing in a tight series battle.
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Fdngerstown
American Legion
Morris Frock Post
Baltimore
Morris Frock
Midland Post
Western Maryland
Midland
Hierstown
Morris Frovkers
Bruce Plank
Plank
Jim McKihaney
Hagerstown
Huserstown
McElhaney
Fuller
Morris Frock Turner
Rovers
Tagersytown Tein
Nene League Invites Veer Heads To Saturday Meet
Nene league invites participants for a Saturday meet with multiple teams and events. Rosalius routes and Myrria tilt are noted as key entries, while Ballimiere and Provan are listed among attendees facing entry fees.
National Stars Win Little Loop Series
The National Stars clinched their second straight win in the best of series to determine the town tournament representative. Wachter pitched a five hit game as the offense cranked out 18 hits led by Rhick Pittinger and Hecker.
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Sagis
Vtut Hager
Mas
Hagerstown
Towrrament Phi
Pers Rhick
Pittinger
Ama Heckerter
Wachter
Tonisht
Eagles
Wager Id
Pang
Willow Lane
Braves Doubleheader in Sunbury as Club Clings to Second
The Wagerstown Braves, two games back in the Interstate League, travel to Sunbury for a doubleheader with the last place Athletics before returning home for two with the Wilmington Blue Rocks. They remain seven games behind Wilmington and tightly contest the first division with Allensrown and Harrisburg. A 11-2 loss to York’s White Roses preceded today’s games, with Howard Anderson taking the loss and batters like Biddle and Paulas delivering power.
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Wagerstown Braves
Sunbury
George Staller
Sunpure
Wilmington Blue Rocks
Braves
Wilmingstom
Harrisburg
Allen-srown
Cardinals
Vly
Hagens Jtown Clab
Are You Going Fishing Today
County streams at noon show Potomac clear and low Antietam clear and normal Conococheague clear and very low. Fishermen are reminded to check conditions before heading out as streams vary widely by location and recent weather.
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Potomac
Antietam
Conococheague
St James clinches Independent League title with win
St James secured the Independent League championship yesterday by defeating Clear Spring 7 to 4 on the Upsitters diamond. Chewsville, runners up, dropped to Keedysville, ending any chance to overtake St James.
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St James
Saints
Chewsville
Keedysville
St. James
Beard
Dudley
Nuttey
Thane Tell
Boonsboro Holds Slim Lead In Washington County Baseball Loop
Boonsboro's Yellow Jackets held a half game edge in the Washington County Baseball League by routing Smithsburg 17 to 5 on the Boonsboro diamond. Key homers came from Green, Barr, Baker and pitcher Harry Schlotterbeck as Smithsburg stranded five. Gapland edged Hancock 11 to 5 to stay within a half game of Boonsboro, Ambrose tossing eight hits while Gapland exploited a first inning burst and steady hitting.
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Boonsboro
Washington County
Smithsburg
Boonsboor
Jackets
Green
Barr
Baker
Harry Schlotterbeck
Slaugh
Wade
Schlotterbeck
Chamberlin
Smith
Stambaugh
Pishack
Peck
H. Schlowerbeck
Palkovitz
Gapland
Boonsboro Jackets
Hancock
Innling
Ambrose
L. Steiner
Hanbock
Pinecack
Hoke
Mason Ambrose
Kaetzet
Middleburg Edges Funkstown In 10 Inning League Clash
Middleburg flier pitchers and hitters combined for a 19 to 9 win over Funkstown in ten innings. Rowe collected five of Middleburgs 19 hits and drove in the decisive runs after a bases loaded infield hit, Barnhart plated the final tally with a single. Funkstown pushed one run in the tenth before Middleburg answered with a two run rally. Brown Andrews Mareford Clever Nichols Brumbaugh Sellers were noted in the box score.
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Middleburg
Fankstown
Middleburg Fliers
Rowe
Barnhart
Acroge
Arte
Funkstown
Svore
Brown
Andrews
Mareford Clever
Nichols
Brumbaugh
Sellers
SHARPSBURG BOWL FOLLOWED BY WILLIAMSPORT WINS IN BAY LEAGUE tilt
The South End A C edged Sharpsburg 12 to 10 in a Washington County League game at Sharpsburg as a four run eighth sealed the win. Williamsport Wildcoats routed West End 21 to 3 at Reservoir Park, highlighted by J Anderson and Kerns each with four hits and West End committing ten errors.
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South End
A. C
Sharpsburg
Kauffman
Sharpscore
Williamsport
West End
Williamsport Wildcoats
In & Wild
Wooly
Reservoir Park
J. Anderson
Kerns
Moore
Cline
Elchboné
D. Anderson
Mose
Jackson
F. Cordell
L. Cordell
Keedysville Beats Harrystown In County League Clash
Keedysville defeated Harrystown 7 to 2 in a Washington County League baseball game. Custer pitched five strikeouts and 14 batters were sent back to the bench. Keedysville led 1-0 in the sixth with four runs on four hits and a walk, Parks driving the offense with solid singles. Hancock and Harrystown to meet again Tuesday at Harrystown.
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Custer
Keedysville
Harrystown
Parks
Independent League Standings and Results Snapshot
Standings and results from yesterday show St James defeating Clear Spring 4 to 2 and Nields Keedysville beating Chew Security 7 to 12. Halfway led Antietam 11 to 3 in a late scoreline with VFW 3 to 6.
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St James
Clear Spring
Nields Keedysville
Chew
Security
Halfway
Antietam
VFW
Keedysville Wins Tight Independent League Game 7-6
In Chewsville yesterday Keedysville broke a 6-6 tie in the eighth inning as Grimm drew a walk and scored on Gaver’s late hit past the outfield. Breedon gave Chewsville relief duties in the fifth, taking the loss as Yvonne pitched for Keedysville. Chewsville plans a long practice tomorrow at 8:15 with a team meeting after.
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Chewsville
Gall
Grimm
Gaver
Breedon
Chewaville
Yvonne
Cress Sa
Renton
Local Angler Wins Fishing Contest in July
Gua Gerhart of this city won the bass contest conducted by Sem ler McFaddin Sporting Goods Co on Washington Street. His five pound three ounce catch came from Bix Pool, with Harry Hull second at four pounds twelve ounces and Lloyd W. Robert third at three pounds fifteen ounces near Williamsport. Prizes included a fiberglass rod a wonder reel and 100 yards of line. Welter title at stake Ray Robinson defends against Charlie Fusari at Roosevelt Stadium Jersey City Wednesday in top week’s fight outdoors.
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Gua Gerhart
Semler-McFaddin Sporting Goods Co
Washington Street
Gerhart
Bix
Harry Hull
Lloyd W. Robert
Williamsport
New York
Aus
Ray Robinson
Charlie Fusari
Jersey City
Irvington
Roosevelt Stadium
County Baseball League Standings and Results
Middleburg 10, Funkstown 7. Keedysville 2, Harrystown 21. Williamsport 21, West End 3. Gapland 11, Hancock 5. South End 12, Sharpsburg 16. Boonsboro 17. Schedule includes Smithsburg vs Gapland at Williamsport. Sharpsburg at Keedysville. Smithsburg at Hancock. Williamsport hosts Uarrystown at West End. Funkstown at South End. Middleburg at Boonsboro.
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Keedysville
Harrystown
Williamsport
West End
Gapland
Hancock
South End
Sharpsburg
Boonsboro
Smithsburg
Uarrystown
Eses
Gapland Ae
Ory
Eee Rey
Es Ld
Smithsburg Setters
Aes Ae
Oe Ae
Oaas
Slarrystown
Eae
Sharpshure
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