Switzer shines in Akron Derby with top 15 finish
Harold Switzer of Hagerstown placed 14th among 147 entrants in the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron Ohio. The piece notes the event's thrill and encourages local youth to enter next year. It also previews a charity golf match at Fountain Head County Club and a Hagerstown High football drill ahead of the season opener.
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Hagerstown Braves Face Crucial Three Game Series
Hagerstown Braves open a pivotal two day series with the Trenton Giants at Municipal Stadium. Dorman and Genovese seek a win to tighten their hold on a post season berth as both clubs sit level in third place with 1-5 records.
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Trenton Giants
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T-Giants
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Giants
Harrisburg Senators
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Hagerstown
Trenton
Dick Shellenback
Braves
Howie Anderson
Harrisburg
Hocky Tedesco
Ordon
Braves Triumph in Eccentric Boxing Bout Affront
In a crowded arena in New York, Braves Brooklyn styled by Bly Grahsagy won when Grahsagy knocked out Sammy Mastran in a 145 percent performance. Pittstorehood and Chicago’s Oliver Breton each posted 126 percent. Spider Thomas and Wratq from Louisville state the chaotic outcome as the bout ended with a unanimous decision.
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Bly Grahsagy
New York
Sammy Mastran
Pittstorehood
Chicago
Oliver Breton
Torenta
Spider ‘Thomas
Wratq
Louisville
Wilmington Bows To Boston Braves
A ragged game summary describes Wilmington losing to the Boston Braves. Smullen pitched and allowed runs as Boston built an early lead. Pete Reiser hit a clutch single as the Braves pulled away late, erasing a prior deficit and securing the win.
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Fight Card Details From Local Bout Night
Fragmentary report notes a boxing event with fighters and matchups. Mentions a title bout evolving on a Monday card with multiple contenders and a state commission involvement. No clear results or names are readable in the damaged text.
No-Hitter Yet Moose Wins 3-1 Over West End
Harold Aycoth of West End pitched superbly for the County Softball League but lost 3-1 to Moose. Browning tossed a two-hit game for Moose with key defensive plays including a diving catch by Fred Burger. Aycoth carried a no-hitter into the fifth before three runs, aided by four walks and an error, doomed West End.
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Charles Rated Heavy Favorite in Comeback Clash
Charles, a heavy favorite, headlines a return bout set for Joe Louis Arena against Freddie Beshore. Promoters aim for a 10 000 crowd with a gate above 30,000 amid ticket concerns from Charles injury healing. Reshore enters 26-8 with a bobbing aging style that could trouble the champion.
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Down Memory Lane in Golf and Baseball Highlights
A look back at past sports moments includes Johnny Tal mer defeating Jimmy Wemnarer by two strokes in a playoff for the toy prize on the Tom O'Shanter Golf Tour. Jim RBagby of the Indians stopped his former mates with three hits as the Red Sox fell 9 to 4. Pee Were Reese, Brooklyn rookie, fractured a heel as the Dodgers lost to the Phillies 4-2. Discovery, king of four-year-olds, was beaten by Top Row at Seffoll Downs.
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Associated Prey
Johnny Talmer
Jimmy Wemnarer
Tom O'Shanter
Seffoll Downs
Baseball leaders and stats from National and American Leagues
The clipping lists major league leaders by category. Musial and Enis top RBIs, Kiner leads home runs, Ashburn and Hearn pace steals, Kell and Rosen share hits and runs, with pitching leaders including Raschi and Trent among others.
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Tergeson
Boston
Enis
Philadethia
Amlusial
St. Lewis
Mat
Stu
Kell
Detroit
Stephane
Drapo
Heston Wi
Doubtpe
Deerr
Loxton
Woodling
New York
Tome
Rosen
Cleveland
Tmyrgio
Rosran
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Redskin Eddie LeBaron Cleared for Tomorrow Night Ex Exhibition
Washington expects Eddie LeBaron to join the Redskins for tomorrow night’s charity exhibition against the Rams in Los Angeles. LeBaron had quarterbacked College ATL Shirs to a 17 7 victory over the Philadelphia Fates before reporting to Camp Pendleton for Marine duty and receiving orders to Officers' Candidate School in Virginia.
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College of the Pavifie
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Tie Vhimge
All Stars Named For Sunday Game In Little League
The National Division all star squad, managed by Vic Brooks and Ned Uifonver, will face an American Division selection in an exhibition at Municipal Stadium Sunday at 2 p.m. The roster includes John McPhail Tag Strite Eddie Dudley Ted Kommeyer Dickey Miles Pete Limburs Rodney Walfe Marvin Jerry Mike McKee Kiddie Penn Walt Carter and Ace Shank. They will practice tonight at 2 at Willow Lane diamond. A midweek exhibition is planned at Staley Field in Frederick starting 6 p.m.
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LaMotta to Defend Title in September Fight
Jake LaMotta signs to defend his middleweight title in Detroit at Olympia Stadium on September 12 against France’s Laurent Dauthuille. He will receive 45 percent of the gate while Dauthuille gets 15. The champion notes Detroit as a lucky city, citing past wins there.
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Fishing Conditions Outline for Local Streams
Conditions show Potomac River and Conococheague Creek very low while Antietam remains clear and normal. Veteran angler notes unusually low water in Conococheague. overall three main streams listed as good today in thin area.
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Kell Musial Lead Hitter Race In Major Leagues
Detroit third baseman Kell leads American League batting with .255 and most hits 158 and doubles 34 while Doby trails by 13 points in AL. Musial maintains NL edge at .361 with 141 hits and 34 doubles. Robinson drops to .348 as Hopp climbs to .331 for Pirates.
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Kiwanis subdues Pegasus 17 to 3 in six innings
Kiwanis scored 17 runs on 14 hits in six innings at City Park to beat Pegasus 17 to 3. Owens held Pegasus to three hits while striking out 10. Williams and Owens each collected three hits, with Renner homering and Kretzer Hawkins and Renner adding two hits apiece.
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