Bobo Newsom's restless baseball career noted
The piece profiles pitcher Bobo Newsom as a long time baseball nomad now with the Philadelphia Athletics. It recalls his habit of speaking in the third person and his many team changes, including seven major league stints, a 206 win career, and notable on field feats such as a 21st win in a double header game in 1940.
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Tigers Fall to Yankees in Pony League Clash 11-3
The Yankees hammered the Tigers 11-3 at Pony League Park with nine strikeouts by Keck and a trio of Tigers’ walks fueling a five run first inning. Klick worked behind the early cushion as Nutter struggled for the Tigers issuing ten walks by the fourth.
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Browns Sell Schmemes to Red Sox in Waiver Sale
The St. Louis Browns announced the sale of outfielder George Schmemes to the Boston Red Sox for the waiver price of 90000. The move follows season batting leaders and award mentions across both leagues as teams reshuffle rosters.
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Local Braves to Visit Hagerstown for Exhibition Game
Baseball fans in Hagerstown expect a July 9 exhibition with the Boston Braves at Municipal Stadium. The entire Boston squad is slated to stay in the city, with Rufus Edwards reporting advance ticket sales near a record. Dave Cole will start for Boston. stars include Warren Spahn Ed Mathews Sid Gordon and Earl Torgeson.Tickets are selling fast at the Wagerstown News Agency.
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Torgeson Sacks Giant Catcher In Boston clash
Early Torgeson of the Boston Braves battered Giants catcher Sat Yvars after a dispute over the plate. Yvars required stitches for a gash above the eye at St Elizabeth's Hospital. Giants manager Leo Durocher barred reporters from the clubhouse as the incident ended with Torgeson ejected.
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Mathias Leads In Decathlon King At Tulare
Tulare California July 2 Bob Mathias leads in the decathlon as he heads into the final five events of the 1952 meet. He already set a record pace with 4394 points, ahead of Milton Campbell and others as he aims for a second straight triumph and a shot at the U S Olympic team.
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Little League schedule altered for playoff entry
The Hanecock-Herkeley Springs Little League announces a revised schedule to finish the season for entry into the Maryland Little League playoffs. All-Star team plays Hagerstown American Division in Hancock on July 21 and 22, with a possible third game on July 23 in Hancock or Berkeley Springs. winners meet Hagerstown National Division on July 24.
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Braves Aim for Clean Sweep in York Series Finale
Hagerstown Braves seek a sixth straight win as they close a three game set in York against the White Roses with Andy Bush projected to start the finale. A 6 5 comeback win in York followed a four run ninth inning rally.
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Two National Division Games Set At Local Parks
Hagerstown Little League hosts two evening games. The Autos vs Eagles at Haver Field features Carl Munson to pitch for the Autos. Maryland Motors faces Pangborn at Staley Field with Irv Tunner and Lee Kaiss debuting as the starting battery for Maryland Motors and Slip Zaccaria and Gary Thomas for Pangborn.
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Police and Elks Win Little League Games
Police defeated Brandts 5 to 1 at Haver Field while the Elks beat Goodwill 14 to 7 at Staley Field. Duvall homered in the sixth for the losers, Smith hit a two run shot for the Police in the fifth, and the Elks benefited from six Goodwill errors and nine strong hits.
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Coach Pleased With Olympic Wrestlers
Annapolis coach Py-Ray Swartz praised his wrestlers after the Olympic hopefuls won the first best twooutofthree bout at the Naval Academy. Sixteen finalists are to depart for Helsinki on July 8 for the final elimination matches, with potential staging in Finlane to spare the athletes.
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Detroit Seeks New Tigers Manager After Rolfe Firing
Detroit July 2 The Tigers move toward firing manager Red Rolfe as the team lingers in last place in the American League. President Walter Briggs will convene the board to discuss a managerial change for the rest of the 1952 season and may release third base coach Dick Bartell. The timing and replacement are to be decided at the meeting.
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Crab Feed Planned for Potamar Club Members
Potamar Fish and Game Club members will be treated to a crab feed tomorrow evening between 5 and 7 at their club house near Williamsport. Refreshments will be served. Roy A. Shipp, social committee chairman, leads the arrangements.
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Gene Smith Seeks 92nd Straight Win in Featherweight Bout
Washington July 8 Unbeaten Gene Smith aims for his 92nd consecutive victory by defeating Glen Flanagan of St Paul in a 10 round featherweight interim title elimination bout at night. The Smith Flanagan match will be broadcast on Channel 9 at 10 p.m.
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Washington Boxer Faces Still Unhappy Rematch Talk
Washington boxer remains dissatisfied after a disputed split decision with Flanagan on April 2. Smith, a knockout artist, has stopped 23 opponents in early rounds and trained hard for a potential rematch despite Flanagan’s confidence. Industry chatter ties in Sandy Saddler and ongoing title status as Smith eyes a comeback.
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Pimlico Faces Decision On Plans To Rebuild Track
Pimlico faces a decision by the State Racing Commission on whether to approve rebuilt track plans. Commission chair Frank Small said a definite director’s statement is needed. Milton Reckord expects a directors’ answer within days or two weeks amid funding disputes and legal challenges over a $700,000 release.
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Allegany H S appoints Roy Lester head coach
Cumberland Maryland July 2 Roy Lester a two year old former West Virginia University grid star was named head football coach at Allegany High School today. His appointment was the last official act of Charles L Kopp superintendent who ends 24 years service.
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Slaughter Titans Cardinals Past Reds With pair of Homers
Yesterday’s Stars report Batling Enos Slaughter drove in five runs with two homers to lift the Cardinals 8-3 over Cincinnati. Lou Briasie and Satchel Paige each threw scoreless relief innings and Paige allowed the deciding runs in the 19th after a long, scoreless stretch.
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