Giants surge in NL chase as Hagerstown falters
The New York Giants, after a 16 of 17 surge, climb back into the National League pennant race while the Hagerstown Braves slide, having lost 24 of 33, and face a dim first-division chance unless a quick turnabout occurs.
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Wholesale lineup shift eyed for Hagerstown Braves tonight
Manager Dorman plans major changes for the Hagerstown Braves against the league leading Wilmington Blue Rocks at Municipal Stadium. Al Bennett to start on the mound with several new players from recent acquisitions in the lineup depending on arrivals.
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Hagerstown Braves
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Municipal Stadium
Sammy Baugh Plans Retirement At Fifty
Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh, age 50, says he will retire when he reaches that age. The veteran star told reporters yesterday he will quit after proving his plan to his mother and meeting his own long held goal.
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Los Angeles
Sam Baugh
Washington Redskins
Fusari Seeks Fifth Upset in Boxing Showdown
Jersey City fighter Charlie Fusari targets a fifth upset as he faces welterweight Ray Robinson tomorrow. The card features Max Baer defending vs Cochrane and Walcott vs Louis, with Braddock dethroning Zivic cited as recent proof of surprise results.
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Baseball league batting and pitching highlights in scattered report
The jumble lists pitchers and hitters from the American and National Leagues including Robinson of Brooklyn and Musial of St Louis with batting and strikeout notes. It mentions teams Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit New York and others with figures for triples doubles home runs and stolen bases amid a partial box score style summary.
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Woedling
New York
Cleveland
Moose Tossers Edge Market In Spring Baseball Tie
The Moose defeated the Market 74 to 8 in a rough game with Bower, Van Ut, and Ian Moose contributing on offense. Mather and Crile led with key hits as Browning handled pitching duties and Boward provided support in the field.
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Shameu Boward
Two U. S. Girls Attempt To Swim English Channel
Florence Chadwick 31-year-old California swimmer neared the English coast within three and a half miles as Gertrude Ederle’s record loomed. Shirley May France faltered, then pressed on in a second attempt to reach Dover despite cramps and fatigue.
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California
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San Diego
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Ene
Ry & Mo
Agai
Little Heiskel Club Wins Rifle Match
The Little Heiskel Rifle Club defeated Warnesborn Rifle Club to extend its lead in the Rite Ridge League last night. Quirank placed runner-up with four wins and two losses. Little Heiskel posted a 2-24 margin over Quirank.
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Williams Outpointed by Phoeniz Welterweight Salas
Lightweight champion Ike Williams was defeated in a three round decision by relatively unknown welterweight Carley Salas of Phoenix, Arizona. Salas dominated the action with sharp punches and Williams appeared slow in retreat as Salas kept him off balance.
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Little League Week Schedule With Exhibitions And Playoffs
Little League officials released the week schedule at Hager Field and Willow Lane. Autos face the Young Men's Club. Pangborn and Elan meet in an exhibition. two regular league games Friday and two more Saturday. Exhibitions include Elks vs Police and Brandt's vs Goodwill A.C. at set fields. Plans for future all-star games and edgewood trip details announced alongside playoff timing and a fan bus option.
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Warnesboro
Municipal Stadium
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
Edgewood
Ed Kemp
Local Angler Lands Extra Large Bass
Mick Manions of this city caught a giant bass in Little Pool, weighing five pounds ten ounces. The catch leads the contest for large mouth bass at Schlotterbeck Tackle Shop on East Franklin Street with G2 Ro Gerhart in second place.
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Fishing Conditions Report Across County Streams
Varied fishing conditions are reported around the county with three main streams visible at noon. Potomac shows very clear water, Antietam is cloudy, and Conococheague appears clear with low flow, offering options for bass anglers.
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Kell Holds Slim Lead In Batting Race Over Doby
Chicago August report shows George Kell of Detroit maintaining a slim margin atop the American League batting standings with a .253 average through the week end, while Cleveland’s Larry Doby trails at .348. Kell gained two points. other leaders and newcomers like Billy Goodman and Hoot Evers populate the top 10.
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Hoot Evers
Fights Last Night Wrapup From Associated Press
Washington fighter Charley Salas outpointed Ike Williams in Phoenix Arizona while New York scored a points win over Donora Pennsylvania. Details are incomplete but report cites two close decisions and locations in Trenton and New York.
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Ariz
Ike Williams
Trenton
Nomitanton
Tun
Lee Enugsene Qoutmy
New York
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