Double play prowess fuels Sox star Nellie Fox across the diamond
The Chicago White Sox showcase one of baseballs best double play combos with Chico Carrasquel at short and Nellie Fox at second. Fox earns praise for steady fielding and clutch hitting as he contends with Indians star power and draws Akron crowds.
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Dick Kelly
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Connie Mack
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Greencastle
Joe NiMarein Eyes Friday Return for Yankees
New York Yankees center fielder Jen NiMarein hopes to rejoin the lineup Friday against the Athletics in Philadelphia after a stint on the bench and reports of improving health.
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Booster Night doubles as Braves face Lancaster Red Roses
Hagerstown Braves and Lancaster Red Roses prepare a Booster Night doubleheader at the Stadium. Big Al Bennett and Charley Higham will pitch for Hagerstown as the club seeks a spark after a rough stretch. Trenton Giants beat Hagerstown 16–0 in a prior game.
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Funkstown Aims For Upset Over Boonsboro Sunday
Funkstown Massers under manager Chic Day seek a surprise victory against league leading Boonsboro Yellowjackets Sunday on Boons Shore. Funkstown holds a 2 win in 28 start record and prepared with a 6 o'clock practice at Boons Shore diamond.
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Redskins Beat Rams 17 to 14 in Open Exhibition
Washington Redskins defeated the Los Angeles Rams 17 to 14 in a charity exhibition season opener before a large Memorial Coliseum crowd. Rob Waterfield led a late scoring drive, and Sammy Baugh connected for a first quarter touchdown with Bill Dudley. The game featured miscues and standout runs as both teams adjusted in the early contest.
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Sammy Tigh
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Raugh Beh
Vito George Thomas
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Noarin van Hiraklin
Hal Hoyd
Perd
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Army
Andi
Eddie le Biron
Pagstar
Chieste
Ten Years Ago-Tim Budge Wins Newport Casino Tennis Title
Fifteen years ago Tim Budge captured the Newport Casino tennis championship by defeating Frank Shields in the final. The item notes past winners and a historic tennis final from memory lane.
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Iaronashin Furuhashi
Japan
Holcomb
Army
Bob Grove
Houston Red Sox
Tim Budge
Newport
Amateur Teams Stage Benefit Game for Little League
Amateur teams from the Washington County League planned a benefit game to raise funds for the Little League. The Easton Shore Yellownakers drawn against the Sto Shames Independent Longall in a community event at a local park. Raney donated the venue and organizers expect strong local support.
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Longall
Sita
Rosnshore
Saints
Ecline
Interes
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Hingerstown Reaves
Bat Valley
Independent Loop
Bathles
Tims Meerly
Une Invitas
Raney
Umipivins
Gabby Stigier
Barsithansh
Hill
Moose Meet Sharrett Motors In Harris town Softball Clash
Moose faces Sharrett Motors for the first time tonight at Harrystown. Ed McAllister is listed as Sharretts probable starting pitcher, with Snuffy Showe slated to start for the Moose.
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Manse
Sharrett Motors
Harrystown
Ed McAllister
Sharretts
Snuffy Showe
Sawyer refuses pennant pick and backs Whiz Kids
New York August 17 Eddie Sawyer declines to name the Phillies as National League pennant favorite. The former college professor cites psychology and avoids limb picking while praising his Whiz Kids for a strong start and five game lead after stealing a game from the Dodgers.
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New York
Eddie
Sawyer
Philadelphia Phillies
Ford
Dodgers
Phillies
Lita
Fightin' Phillies Runaway in National League
The Philadelphia Phillies, led by Eddie Sawyer, have opened a seven game lead in the National League pennant race. The "Whiz Kids" won nine of 13 in the last two weeks, taking three of five from St. Louis, two of two from Brooklyn, two of four from New York, and two of two from the Boston Braves.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Eddie Sawyer
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Brooklyn
New York
Boston Braves
Sawyer
Pitts
Local Teams Split Two Close Games
The Taxerstown Shoe Company split a softball double header with George Street, losing the opener 9 8 before winning the nightcap. Bob Poole pitched the first win while George Street capitalized on Dick Palmer and Jenkins and Tha bt homers in the opener. Culshaw added three singles in the second game.
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Taxerstown Shoe Company
George Streep
Iw Kington
Pine
Bob Poole
George Street
Phillies Manager Sawyer Refuses Early Battle For First Place
Sawyer declines choosing a front runner as the Phillies fight for top spot. He lauds his club’s resilience after rainouts and doubleheaders, citing Bubba Church and Robin Roberts as pivotal pitchers. Ken Johnson’s two hit shutout boosts a club likened to the Gas House Gang, driven by Carpenter’s emotion and Eddie’s Whiz Ride.
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Ken Johnson
Red Bird
Cardinals
Phillie
St. Louis
Sawyer
Bob Carpentier
Phillies
Carpenter
Eddie
Rotary Golfers Edge Kiwanis In Close Tourney
The Rotary Club defeated Kiwanis 21-18 in a tight Fountain Head Country Club golf match to claim the berald-Maip trophy lead. Woody Harner posted the afternoon low score while Vic Miller Jr and Roy Danzer recorded 77s for Rotary. Kiwanis’ Charley Grice and Casey Jovues shot 76 and 77 respectively.
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Christy McEwen
Rowry
Guy Angle
Chuck Hurrig
Marein
Ithe
Rotary
Woody Harner
Vic Miller, Jr
Roy Danzer
Charley Grice
Casey Jovues
Baseball season leaders and award notes from scattered data
The fragment lists various AL and NL leaders with names and stats such as Kell and Detroit leading in batting and hits, Stephens Boston with 113 RBIs, Rosen Cleveland 22 homers, Musial St. Louis strong in hits and doubles, Ashburn Philadelphia triples, Kiner Pittsburgh home runs, and pitching mentions for Trout Detroit and Hiller Chicago.
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Stephens
Boston
Dropo
Woodring
New York
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Rosen
Cleveland
Rattine
Musial
St. Louis
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Ennis
Philadelphia
Ashburn
Are You Going Fishing Today
Washington County streams show very low to near record low levels at noon with the Potomac and its main tributaries Conococheague and Antietam all clear and low indicating lack of rain.
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Conococheague
Antietam
Local Golfers Lead Potomac Edison Tournament Run
Hagerstown players remain strong in the four state Potomac Edison golf event as finals approach. Sam Rainey, Blue Ridge driver, advances to the President's Cup final in Bedford Springs Pennsylvania, to face Larry Welsh. Merle Kaetzel and Henry Happel win through Vice President's Cup matches to set a final with C A Martin of Washington Pennsylvania at Bedford on August 26.
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Potomac Edison System
Sam Rainey
Blue Ridge
Larry Welsh
Washington
Bedford Springs
Rainey
Sam Brown
Lee Cordell
Harry Decker
Frederick
Merle Kaetzel
Henry Happel
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Picnic Planned by Izaak Walton League
Washington County chapter hosts a family picnic at Conococheague Heights club grounds starting 2 p m Sunday. Members bring their own food. the club provides coffee and soft drinks. Committee plans trap and rifle shooting casting games and movies for attendees.
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Izaak Walton League of America
Conococheague Heights
Senators Call Up Cuban Pitcher Julio Moreno
Havana Cuba August 17 The Washington Senators are adding Cuban pitcher Julio Moreno 26 a right hander from the Havana Cubans of the Florida International League Two Havana Cubans Conrado Marrero and Sandalio Consuegra are performing well with Washington this season
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Washington Senators
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Conrado Marrero
Sandalio Consuegra
Washington
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