Braves-Pennsylvanian series draws 1,581 crowd level
A York crowd of 3,923 for the three game set between the White Roses and Braves with 1,581 attending Monday and smaller turnouts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Gene Crumling returns to the Rose lineup and Gil Hodges learns to drive pitches by lowering his left shoulder for better contact in Brooklyn.
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Fixers Sentenced by State Judge in College Basketball Scandal
Judge Saul S. Streit sentences 11 fixers to prison terms from six months to four to seven years. He condemns college officials boosters alumni for subsidizing players and warns colleges control intercollegiate athletics. Tears and sobs mark the courtroom as the four hour sentencing unfolds.
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Autos edge Eagles 6 1 in Hager Field thriller
In Little League at Hager Field the Autos beat the Eagles 6 to 1 with a decisive sixth inning rally. Panghorn sparked the winner with solid hitting and patience, aided by walks and an error as Maryland Motors fell 2 to 1 at Staley Field to Paneyborn.
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Russia Boasts Star Athlete Heino Lipp Heading to Helsinki
The article profiles Heino Lipp, a 28 year old Estonian heavyweight star of track and field, noted as Europe’s best shot putter and a top decathlete. It discusses his size, potential Olympic focus on the shot, and questions about his decathlon prospects. Also reports Pirates optioning Joe Muir and Ry Nusak to Hollywood.
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Braves Aim to clinch series with York White Roses tonight
Hagerstown led by Bob Giggie on the mound faces York in a three game holiday set at Municipal Stadium. Giggie seeks his 10th win as Stan Slack and Gerry Levison start for the Braves on subsequent games. York aims to rebound into first division and erase earlier losses.
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Mathias Breaks World Record at Tulare Meet
Bob Mathias, 21, sets a new world decathlon mark with 7 825 points surpassing 7 444. He wins the US championship title for the fourth time and earns a berth on the US Olympic team. Teammates include Milt Campbell and Floyd Simmons. He improved most decathlon marks except pole vault and 1500 meters.
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Kiwanis Defeats Rotary 4 3 On Sokalski's Late Hit
Sokalski earned the win for Kiwanis with a sixth inning single driving in Myera after Wolford scored on Myers triple to tie Rotary at 3 3 in a season opening playoff at Municipal Stadium. Rotary had two missed scoring chances earlier and trailed 3 0 before rallying.
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Full Friday Schedule For Washington County League Play
The Washington County League unveils a full Fourth of July slate led by Boonsboro vs Williamsport at Williamsport diamond and Funkstown with a bye. Hagerstown hosts Sharpsburg Bluebirds while Smithsburg visits Middleburg and Keedysville meets Keedysville foes in two rival clashes. Antietam, Security, and Sandy Hook also contest playoff games across three diamonds starting at 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
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Braves Slugger Fined After On-Field Incident
Earl Torgeson of the Boston Braves was fined 100 dollars for shoving New York Giants catcher Sat Yvars in the face after a heated exchange in Tuesday night’s game. Yvars was fined 25 dollars for breaking Torgeson’s stationary home plate after the incident.
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Pony League playoff set after rainout with Safeway and Yankees
Manager Joe Widmyer urges all Safeway players to report at 4 o clock for a work out as a playoff game against the Yankees is rescheduled. A 3 2 loss by Pony Express to Safeway featured homers by Dudley and Slick and a late surge that fell short, keeping standings tight. Cincinnati Reds sell pitcher Phil Hausgast to Toronto International League after nine games this season.
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Boys Club Exibition Match At Reservoir Park Tonight
The Boys Club of the Junior League will face the Chapel Boys Club in an exhibition at Reservoir Park at 6 30 p m. All team members are urged to attend.
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Grandpop Set For Gruelling Walk In Olympic Games
Tittaburgh reports H Dent is selected for the 31 mile 125 yard Olympic walk in Helsinki this month. The 40ish veteran, an alternate in 1932, finished 12th in London 1948 and hopes to improve. Dent, a Pennsylvania Railroad worker, once ran sprints and a relay in the 1920s.
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Phillies sweep doubleheader with pinch hit homer in nightcap
Bi Nicholson hit a pinch hit home run with a runner aboard in the eighth inning to lift the Phillies to a 2 1 win and complete a doubleheader sweep over the Reds. Earlier, Harry Brecheen hurled a three hit shutout for the Cardinals in a 3 0 win over Cincinnati.
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