Interstate League MVP Named for 1950 Season
Wilmington’s Schell is voted the league MVP by the Interstate Sports writers and Broadcasters Association for the 1950 season. Jesse Levan of Hagerstown finishes third, Willie Mays of Trenton runner up, with Pete Perini also mentioned. The article notes Schell’s consistent hitting aided Wilmington’s pennant bid and criticizes Mays as not meeting eligibility.
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Schell
Wilmington
Interstate Sports ‘Writers and Broadcasters Associatiion
Blue Rocks
Hagerstown
Jesse Levan
Jessie
Trenton
Willie Mays
Shrewd Skipper Guides Yankees Back To AL Lead
Casey Stengel trusted his hunches as the Yankees swept a doubleheader from Cleveland to seize a one game edge atop the American League. Johnny Mize Tomm y Henrich Phil Rizzuto and Tom Ferrick plus Lefty Lopat starred as New York won 4-2 and 3-0.
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Yankees
Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Casey Stengel
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Johnny Mize
Phil Riz Mto
Tommy Henrich
Tom Ferrick
Folt Lopat
Gav Hem
Detroit Tigers
Casey
Stengle
Mize
Bob Feller
Eddie Ford
Jefthander
Luke Easter
Louis Louis Louis Ready To Clean House In Baseball News
In a busy sports page summary, Stengel reshuffles Yankees bullpen with Ford out and Tom Ferrick in, Colllis scoring the winning run on an intentional pass after a sequence of steals and pinch hitters. Lopat wins again as Yankees extend lead, with Tigers and Indians in a tight AL race. Red Sox surge, Phillies and Giants win, Maglie shuts out Pirates. Joe Louis considers another comeback bout at Yankee Stadium, eyeing Charles as the first challenger before broader plans.
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Ford
Tom Ferrick
Indiana
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Mize
Joe Collins
Hank Bauer
Cagey
Henrich Fms
Collins
Stengel
Eddie Lopat
New York
Joe Louis
Joe
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Mzzard Charles
NBA
Yankee! Stadium
Jue Tan
Charles
Lee Savold
Englewood
N. O
Britain
Europe
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Laottis
Dergey
Joe Walcott
Dappestaie
Tor Charles
Gush Lesnevich
Pat Valentino
Walscott
Jit
Schell Voted Interstate League's Most Valuable Player
Don Schell outfielder of the Wilmington Blue Rocks was named the leagues MVP for 1950 with 44 points, edging Willie Mass of Trenton Glanta by five. Jesse Levan of the Hagerstown Braves placed third with 36 points as voting concluded among 25 of 42 members of the association.
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Don Schell
Wilmington Blue Rocks
Blue Rock
Willie Mass
Trenton Glanta
Jesse Levan
Hagerstown Braves
Mays
Leo Cristaute
Blue Hocks
Rorky Tedesco
Hyserstown Braves
Levan
Tmarolewski
Yankees Sweep Indians Behind Mize Two-Homer Day
Johnny Mize powered the Yankees with two homers and two singles across a doubleheader 4-3 and 3 0 win. Ed Lopat pitched a six hit shutout to secure his fifth straight victory over Cleveland and his 27th lifetime win against the Indians.
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Johnny Mize
Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Ed Lopat
Indians
Tribe
Wilmington Blue Rocks Close In On League Pennant
Wilmington advances toward the league pennant after defeating York 7 to 5 in the first meeting of the year. Fred Uhleman pitched effectively in relief, earning the win as Wilmington mounted a three run rally in the late innings. Jack Thies started for York and was charged with the loss.
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Nel
Skeeter Newsome
Wilmington Blue Rocks
York
Jokyny Wiesins
Cork
Playoff Game Rescheduled After Dark Halts Varsity Match
Night darkness halted the National Division playoff game between the Awos and the Kaghes after ten innings, as rules require nine and ten innings. The contest has been scheduled for Friday at Hager Field with start time prompt.
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Hager Field
Dpy
Poan
Hagerstown High Prepares with Aerial Scrimmage
Hagerstown High School's 33 football players worked through a morning scrimmage led by Coach Mel Henry and assistant Al Davis. The 41 minute passing session featured backfield candidates Leo Burk Johnny Ramer and Ott Long directing the T formation and throwing passes while receivers Lloyd Binning Kenny Mason and Ernie Wolfe showed they can go high for receptions. A second morning drill emphasized passing as the hub squad continued pre-season preparations.
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Hagerstown High School
Hub School
Mel Henry
al Davis
Maroon and Gray
Hagerstown
Henry
Leo Burk
Johnny Ramer
Ott Long
Lloyd Binning
Kenny Mason
Ernie Wolfe
Hagerstown High
Army and New York University to play football at West Point
Army and New York University meet at West Point on September 26. The game marks the first meeting between the two institutions this season with Army aiming for a win.
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West Point Vu Auk
Army
York University
Mus
Fishing conditions on Potomac area rivers after rain
Despite heavy rain last night the Potomac River remains in good condition. Antietam and Conococheague are fair with Antietam cloudy and slightly high and Conococheague hazy and normal. Noon readings show the Potomac clear and normal.
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Antietam
Conococheague
Potomac
Colts Fall to 49ers in NFL Exhibition
Baltimore Colts lose 27 to 14 to San Francisco 49ers in an exhibition game. 49ers score one TD per quarter with Sitko, Cathcart, Evans, and Carr key plays. Colts strike first period with Burk to Owens and Tittle to Stone passes. Rex Grossman adds two extra points. This marks the Colts’ ongoing winless start in NFL exhibitions.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Colts
San Francisco 49Ers
Colts
49Ers
Emil Sitko
Sam Cathcart
Ray Evans
Eddie Carr
Adrian Burk
Jim Owens
Y. A. Tittle
Billy Stone
Rex Grossman
Washington Redskins
Philadelphia Eagles
Historical sports brief highlights and personnel moves
A compact recap notes past golf upset with Skee Reizel defeating Frank Stranahan in a national amateur event. It also recalls Floyd Bevens hurled a one hitter for the New York Yankees over the Red Sox for 7 1 victory. Additional entries mention Whirlaway winning the Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga and releases of Aguirre and Leonard Ekimoff by the New York Yankees in Ripon Wisconsin.
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Saratoga
Vernon Ken Jahedy
Chiquare White Sox
Aguirre
Ripon
Wis
Joe Aguirre
New York Yanks
National Football League Today
Leonard Ekimoff
South Carolina
Braves Tackle A's In Final Home Stand Opener
Hagerstown's Braves return to Municipal Stadium for the final regular season homestand a doubleheader with the Sun. First game starts at 6 30 with Sunbury visiting tomorrow and York coming Saturday for a two game set. Manager Dorman starts right handers Perini and Bennett. Perini seeks his fourth win and Bennett aims to be the first 15 game winner for the Braves. The Athletics, led by new prospects, have won 21 of 35 games since August 1 and arrive with a four game win streak after sweeping Wilmington.
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Trenton
Municipal Stadium
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Bury Athletics
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York
Dorman
A’s
Pete Perini
al Bennett
Perini
Bennett
Pennsy
A's
Staller
Athletics
Jtonight
Wilmington Blue Rocke
Hewarts Boston Hand Chicago 6 1 in American League Fuss
Yesterday in American League action Boston topped Chicago 6 to 1 while New York edged Cleveland 4 to 3 and Detroit routed Washington 10 to 2. Standings show Philadelphia leading with 4.682 pace, followed by Cleveland and Boston as the season progresses.
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Amfersen A . Ir
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Detroit
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Doerr
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Heoett
Cleveland
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York
Meelaine
Bivera
Ernst Sethinal League
Pidise Tergeson
Cad Kiner
Pittsburgh
Philadel Wie
Its
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Jiame
Pittshurch
Stole
Tepito
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Bry
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Tae Maat
Chicago
New York
Washington
St Louis
Philadelphia
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Washington Bo
St. Louis
Philadelph
Mon
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Yrne
Houttertan
Bearden
Twight
Fantin
Starr
Wyse
Brisale
Pierce
Masterson
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louia
Joe Brooking
Fittsburgh
Hearn
MacDonald
Spahn
Erskine
Marines to Play in Charles Town on Labor Day
Charles Town Legion hosts a double header with the U S Marines on Labor Day. First game starts at 1 30 p m. Marines have a strong 100 win 18 loss record. Beecraft will start the first game for Charles Town and the second game will feature Miller or Swick.
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Charles Town Legion
U. S. Marines
Marines
Last Night's Scores From Regional Baseball Schedule
Wilmington beat York 9 to 7 while rain affected games at Hagerstown Trenton Lancaster Harrisburg Allentown Sunbury. Standings show Wilmington 0 79 53 and York 7 with Hagerstown 6d Trenton 6L and Sunbury 78 Lancaster. Schedule lists Wilmington at Allentown and Sunbury at Hagerstown with Harrisburg at York and Trenton at Lancaster.
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York
Hagerstown
Trenton
Lancaster
Harrisburg
Allentown
Sunbury
Raeth
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