Freshman stars stumble in sophomore seasons in major leagues
The piece examines why top rookie pitchers often struggle in their second year. Johnny Vander Meer, after two no hitters and 15 wins, battles losses with the Reds. Paul Derringer, Cy Blanton, also faced the sophomore jinx after strong rookie campaigns with the Cardinals and Pirates.
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Johnny
Cincinati Reds
Theeason
Heeemed
Cininnati
Nationaleague
Vander Meer
Hagen Admits He's Washed Up
Chicago report details Walter Hagen announcing retirement from major tournament play after a 25 year span of top finishes. He says he will play for fun occasionally but is done with competitive schedules. Hagen lists his career wins and notes earnings, reflecting on a storied era in golf.
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Aurnament
Sir Walter
Additin
Station softball team defeats Esskay in Frederick doubleheader
The Station softball team traveled to Frederick yesterday and defeated Esskay in a doubleheader by scores of 6 to 1 and 12 to 9. Upp and Shaffer pitched the first game for the locals while Miller and Hill contributed in the nightcap. A large crowd attended Frederick Park for the event. GAS LEAGUE MEETS All members of the Women’s Bowling League are urged to attend Tuesday night at 8 at the Palace Bowling Alley where an important circuit meeting will be held.
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Esskay
Upp
Shaffer
Miller d Hill
Frederick Park
Women’ S Bowling League
Palace Bowling Al‘s
Bumper crop of 20 win pitchers gathers this season
A.A. Bailey notes a surge of hurlers aiming for 20 wins led by Ruffing Feller Derringer and others. Ruffing notches his fourth straight season with 20 plus wins as Yankees beat Tigers 13 3, while Feller notches 19th win in a doubleheader sweep of the Red Sox. Derringer reaches 14 wins as Reds beat Giants 7 2. Additional contenders include Davis Bridges Lee Newsom Hamlin Leonard Blanton and Posedel with several still seeking the milestone across leagues.
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Joe DiMaggio
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Bob Feller
Red Ruffing
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Buck Newsom
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Ruffing
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Cleveland
Boston Red Sox
Tribe
Boston
Sox
Derringer
New York Giants
Ival Goodman
Harry Craft
Carl Hubbell
Curt Davis
St Louis Cardinals
Tommy Bridges
Tigers
Chicago
Baseball season leaders in National and American leagues
The report lists top players by batting average, runs, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching wins across the National and American Leagues. Highlights include Mize of St. Louis leading NL batting and Ott and Camilli among NL home run leaders, Foxx of Boston and Rolfe of New York among AL leaders, with notable pitching marks by Thompson and Wyatt in NL and Donald and Grove in AL.
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St. Louis
Arnovich
Philadelphia
Werber
Cincinnati
Hack
Chicago
McCormick
Camille Brooklyn
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Pittsburgh
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New York
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Boston
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Detroit
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Cleveland
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Lakin Wins Medal in Fontain Head Club Qualifiers
Aldine Lakin shot 76 to medal in Fontain Head club championship qualifiers over the weekend. Poor putting marred his round though he led the field, with Crafton close on 77 and Funk and Leiter each at 78 while Byron posted 79. Scores overall were high amid the qualifying event.
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Fontain
Lakin
H. Crafton
Jack Funk
L. Leiter
Jim Byron
Rubber Match Set After Cumberland Victory in Golf
Cumberland Country Club defeated Fountain Head at home 38 to 28 forcing a rubber match. Pro Gene Heeney said the third game will be in September at Bedford Pennsylvania. Cumberland’s Bill Catherman posted a remarkable 41 while Jim Byron led the invaders with 73. Teammates include Gene Heeney 74 Harold Boggs 75 and C K Stonebraker 79.
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Cumberland Country Club
Cumberland
Gene Heeny
Bedford
Bill Catherman
Jim Byron
Gene Heeney
Harold Boggs
C. K. Stonebrakjer
Sox Win To Tie For Top
Blessing hurled five hit ball and support from Hays Brandenburg and others helps Victor Blue Sox beat Boonsboro Jackets 8 to 3 at the Stadium in a Washington County League game. Sox led early, tallied 10 hits, and never trailed.
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Old Exporters Rally to Beat Mt Briar in Washington County clash
Old Exporters defeated Mt Briar 7 to 6 in a Washington County League game at the Stadium. Old Exporters built a 6 1 lead with 1 run in the sixth and a 1 run in the seventh before Mt Briar staged a late rally. Knode, Jones, Nield, Myers and Mills contributed key hits for Old Exporters while Lushbaugh Parks Wade and Colbert led Mt Briar with multiple hits. Final outs left Mt Briar short of tying the score as Old Exporters held on for the win.
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Kauft
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Tord
Banzhoff
Lushhaugh
Kauffman
Ferguson
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Moser
Bears Fall As Court Avenue Stars Defeat Elizabeth Bears 10 to 3
The Court Avenue Stars defeated the Elizabeth Street Bears 10 to 3 yesterday with heavy hitting from the winners. The game showcased strong offense and pivotal moments fueling the victory.
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Court Avenue Stars
Elizabeth Street Bears
RAPPERTS SCORE IN TENTH FRAME
In a late game showdown, Sharpsburg fell 6 to 7 to Chevies after a 10th inning rally. Mentzer took the loss while Brashears earned the win as Willard and Brashears combined on the mound for 14 hits allowed. Umpires were Hickey and Brashears with time of 2.35.
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Washington County League Standing Summary
Mt Briar faces Antietams Boonsboro visits Chevies Victors play Rupperts Old Export meets Hancock in the Sept 3 schedule for the county league games.
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Hancock Downed By Hancock Firemen In County League Tilt
Antietam Firemen fell to Hancock 13 to 7 in a Washington County League game marked by heavy hitting and loose fielding. Key players included L. Powers, Weaver, Moore, and Snyder for Hancock, while Antietams featured Kerns, Mundy, Knode, and Mellinger. The loss tightens the race as Victor Blue Sox win.
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Wildcats Beaten 10 0 By Blair in Baseball Clash
Blair’s speed and pitching rout Williamsport 10 to 0 on the high school field. Snow allowed five hits with eleven strikeouts. Blair’s defense stifled Cats rallies with two sharp double plays as Williamsport managed six hits.
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Eastern States Softball Tourney Opens at City Stadium
The Eastern States Softball Association tournament begins at City Stadium at 6 pm with Station Furniture facing Cumberland North End Merchants. A 16 entrant field across four states promises excitement as drawings were held Saturday morning by Councilman Fridinger.
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Young U S Davis Cup Team Among the Youngest
A Haverford Pennsylvania report says the United States Davis Cup team to defend the cup against Australia on September 3 and 4 features one of the youngest lineups. Bobby Riggs Frank Parker Jon Hunt and Jack Kramer average about 20 years old with Parker aged 23 and Hunt 20.
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Jon Hunt
Jack Kramer
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Yugoslavia
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Los Angeles
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Chicago
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U. S. Naval Academy
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West End Stars Defeat Fairview in Nine to Two victory
West End All Stars defeated Fairview 9 to 2 at the reservoir diamond. H Wagaman starred at short with stellar fielding and Buck Russell collected three hits for West End, while Shupp led Fairview with two. West End committed one error and plans a rematch on Fairview's diamond next Sunday.
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Nova Sees Bright Future for Novi in Heavyweight Ring
Lou Novi outlined an optimistic schedule for a Nova return to prominence. He predicts a September 7 victory in Philadelphia over Tony Gulanlo, followed by Detroit boxing, summer stock in New Jersey, a possible clash with Max Schmeling, and a rapid path to the heavyweight title from Jon Loris.
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Joe Banovic
Danny Ilassett
Lon
Jimmy
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Notre Dame subbed L4h players in 1940 game
Rutgers won the first collegiate game with Princeton 6-4 in 1869 and never won another grid game until last year.
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