Indians and Red Sox feud pointed toward Fenway visit
Boston fans still seethe over a toy binocular gag at Cleveland that mocked Steve O'Neill and spy-glass signals. Cleveland manager Lou Boudreau and pitcher Bob Lemon defend their club while Yankee praise for Phil Rizzuto highlights a season full of strong personalities and tight AL race implications. Local chatter notes broadcasters competing with players for attention as St Joseph forecasts a drop from last year's 100000 attendance.
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O’neil
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Big Steve
Sox
Individual Championship Turf Bowling Play Starts Wednesday
The Pangborn Park Turf Bowling League nears the climax of the Men's Division as drawings set the start for Wednesday evening August 16 with 32 bowlers entering the singles championship. Team matches this week see Kiwanis and Civitan groups leading. Wednesday features eight men’s singles first rounds and notes contact to confirm dates with opponents.
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Civitanettes
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Alsatia
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Little Leaguers Face Off For Area Title At Edgewood
Hagerstown meets Catonsville in the area championship at Edgewood after both teams won previous games. Hagerstown defeated Fairmont West Virginia 4 0 while Catonsville edged Havre de Grace 1 0 in the semifinals. Stotler struck out twelve as Hagerstown built a 4 0 lead with timely hits and errors aided by defensive miscues. Barnes led the offense with three hits including a double. Nine innings of youth baseball cap the day with the winner advancing to regionals.
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Catonsville
Edgewood
Fairmont
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La Motta to defend title vs Dauthuille in Detroit
Middleweight champion Jake La Motta is slated to defend his crown against Laurent Dauthuille at Detroit Olympia Arena on September 13. Negotiations, led by Nick Landés of the IBC Detroit, include a $60,000 guarantee and a $20,000 cash deposit for a rematch if La Motta loses, with NBA possible sanctions looming for a Robinson bout.
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Jake la Motta
Laurent Dauthuille
Detroit
Olympia Arena
Nick Londes
International Boxing Club
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Dauthuille
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Steve Belloise
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Two Little League Games Set for Hagerstown Evening
Two games headline the Hagerstown Little League schedule with Elks meeting Brandt's at Hager Field and Police facing Goodwill A C at Willow Lane. First pitch is 6 15. Police previously defeated the Elks 6 4.
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Brandt's
Hager Field
Goodwill A. C
Willow Lane
Last Night League Scores From Trenton and York Regions
Trenton routed Lancaster 15 to 2 while York defeated Harrisburg 4 to 0. Rain affected Allentown at Wilmington and Hagerstown at Sunbury with several games postponed. Saturday schedule features Lancaster at Wilmington, Hagerstown at Harrisburg, York at Sunbury, and Allentown at Trenton. Sunday games include Hagerstown at Harrisburg and York at Sunbury plus a two game set for York at Sunbury.
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Lancaster
York
Harrisburg
Allentown
Wilmington
Hagerstown
Sunbury
Tomorow
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Baseball scores from yesterday in the American League
Cleveland tied Chicago 3 to 3 while New York defeated Philadelphia 7 to 6. Washington beat Beaton 6 to 2. Detroit won 4 to 1 and St. Louis edged Chicago 3 to 2.
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Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Beaton
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St. Louis
National League Results Snapshot
Yesterday in the National League Boston defeated Brooklyn 7 to 3. New York beat Philadelphia 1 to 0. Cincinnati topped St Louis 2 to 1. Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 3 to 1.
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Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Gussy Moran Declines Pro Path Without Riggs Price
Santa Monica California August 12 Gussy Moran says she will not turn professional unless promoter Bobby Riggs pays her 75 000 dollars a year Moran stated she will consider offers but will not go pro for less than the stated sum and indicated bargaining is possible only at that level
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Gussy Moran
Bobby Riggs
Big East? Sunday matchups across cities noted
Detroit faces Marshall as 3-4 meets 1-2 while Philadelphia plays New York with Scheib or Shantz against Heynolds. Boston visits Washington at night with Dobson and Hudson in play. Cleveland travels to Chicago to pit Zoldak against Judson in a four game card.
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New York
Scheib
Shantz
Heynolds
Boston
Washington
Dobson
Hudson
Cleveland
Chicago
Zoldak
Judson
Dodgers Seem To Target Braves In NL Clash
Brooklyn reports indicate the Dodgers have identified the Boston Braves as a National League opponent they can defeat.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Braves
Baseball matchups listed for Brooklyn Boston New York Philadelphia St Louis Cincinnati Chicago
Night games feature Branca or Newcombe against Spahn. Hearn or Jones vs Johnson. Boyer or Staley against Wehmeier. Minner or MacDonald slated for Chicago at Pittsburgh. Each game lists active pitchers and records for context.
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Boston
Branca
Or Newcombe
Va Spahn
New York
Philadelphia
Hearn
Or Jones
Ve Johnson
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Boyer
Staley
Wehmeier
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Minner
Va MacDonald
Saratoga Track Oldest Racing Plant Still in Operation
The Saratoga race track is the oldest racing plant still in operation in the country and was opened 87 years ago.
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Saratoga Race Track
Halfway Battles Nields Tomorrow at Norris Field
Halfway returns to Norris Field for a Sunday Independent League game with a 5-1- record in the last six. Nields visits as the home team and a large crowd is expected after three weeks away. Halfway seeks revenge for a 10 to 7 loss earlier this season. Manager Minnich has not named the starting pitcher, likely Hays or Phillips, with Wolfe and Lovell in reserve.
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Norris Field
Nields
Minnich
Hays
Lefty Phillips
Wolfe
Lovell
Double Bill At Reservoir Diamond In Independent League
A Sunday double header features VFW against Sandy Hook in the Independent League at 1 30. The second game pairs West End with Harrystown in the Washington County League.
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Reservoir Diamond
VFW
Sandy Hook
West End
Harrystown
Trenton Giants rout Lancaster 15 to 2 in minor league game
In Trenton New Jersey on August 12 the Giants defeated Lancaster 15 to 2 behind solid pitching and 1% base on balls from three Lancaster hurlers. Scoring irregularities aside the game swung on early control and continued offense from Trenton.
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N. J
Lancaster
Trenton Giants
Baseball Leaders in 1950 Major League Stats Highlight
The annuciated press summary lists top seasons with Musial of St. Louis leading in batting .358 and hits 137 while Ennis of Philadelphia drives in 95, Kiner of Pittsburgh hits 31 homers, and Lemon of Cleveland records 112 strikeouts. Other leaders include Kell Detroit in batting average .455 and Stephens Boston with 108 RBIs. Pitching leaders include Miller and Maglie at 103 wins and .769.
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St. Louis
Torgeson
Boston
Ennis
Philadelphia
Ashburn
Kiner
Pittsburgh
Jethroe
Spahn
Miller
Maglie
New York
Kell
Detroit
Stephens
Woodling
Doerr
Rosen
Cleveland
DiMaggio
Lemon
Trout
Double Header On Tap At Keedysville
Keedysville baseball fans can see a double header tomorrow afternoon. The opener at 2 p m features Keedysville Washington County League versus Sharpsburg. The second game pairs Keedysville in the Independent League against Security.
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Keedysville
Washington County
Sharpsburg
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