Reds and Red Sox Hot. Dodgers Slump in Crosstown Clash
In 1944 MLB action, Boston tops Detroit 3 1 while Cincinnati dominates St. Louis with Ray Mueller setting a catching record. Brooklyn endures a long losing streak as Cincinnati’s Bucky Walters runs up his 14th win. Chicago and St. Louis also notch victories. Joe Cronin’s Red Sox and Tex Hughson keep pace, while others like Vern Stephens and Bob Doerr drive runs amid a day of strong hitting across the league.
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Trenton Packers Edge Wilmington in Interleague Tilt
In Wilmington Park a 4 3 loss to the Trenton Packers as Dick Carter pitched the full game for the Blue Rocks. The Packers scored twice in the fourth and eighth to secure the win before 1 028 fans. Key batting included Augustyn, Levan, Kaiser and Tart for Wilmington with defensive miscues costly for the Rocks.
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Stars shine as players power big baseball for several teams
Vern Stephens homered and doubled in St Louis 5 0 win over Philadelphia while Bob Johnson and Bobby Doerr combined for a Boston cycle and Doerr drove in five in a 13 3 rout of Detroit. New York routed Cleveland 4 0 as pitching shutout. Cavaretta and Cubs beat Boston 11 5. Guesses of other results noted. Pug Manders signs 1944 NFL contract with Brooklyn Tigers, reports Aug 6.
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Interstate League Enjoying Strong Year Despite War Strains
Baltimore July 7 The Interstate League six teams including Hagerstown Lancaster Allentown York Wilmington and Trenton report a better season than 1943. President Arthur Ehlers cites solid attendance and adaptable rosters with 16 and 17 year olds 4-Fs and discharged servicemen filling gaps. Transportation solved by longer stands and car pooling. limited gasoline remains. Major league connections exist for all clubs except Hagerstown.
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Pep Favorite in Chicago Boxing Show at Comiskey Park
Willie Pep, 22, riding 73 straight pro wins, was billed favorite for a 10 round non title bout with Willie Joyce at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Promoter Jack Kearns expected 25,000 attendees as Pep eyes a title shot after the bout, with Juan Zurita and Bob Montgomery mentioned in title context.
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Owls Face Wilmington In Stadium Showdown Tonight
Owls square off with Wilmington at the stadium on Ladies Night as a large crowd is anticipated. The Dormanites sit right behind in second and two losses could widen the Owls’ lead. Joe Slotter’s double led to a 6 4 win over York. Loe earned the win with Fesh closing.
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Randle's Queen Wins Atlas Club Feature at Charles Town
Randle's Queen, a seven year old mare from Bruns wick Md owned by Dr G T Strother, won the Atlas Club purse on Thursday at Charles Town clocked in 1 17 3 5 for about six furlongs. She led by three lengths over Flower Battle with Helonia third in a field of eight. The favorite paid 4 to 1 on a $2 ticket ridden by Bobby Edens.
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Dr Pepper Pangborn Game Postponed Two Weeks
The game between Dr Pepper of Frederick and Pangborn Invaders at Pangborn Park is postponed for two weeks.
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Lancaster Roses Rout Allentown inInterstate League affair
Lancaster defeats Allentown 2 1 to gain an even split in a four game series. Tex Kardow pitched well in relief and drove in the first run. Fred Marsh tripled and scored on a wild pitch, while Allentown made its lone run on a Pakrow Colvin triple.
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Intercity League Results and Upcoming Games Summary
Hagerstown beat York 6 4 and Lancaster 2 1 as Trenton edged Wilmington 4 3. Standings show Magerstown 30 26, Wilmington 35 3 6, Allentown 32 31, York 1.00, Lancaster 27 34, Trenton 2 3s. Tonight Wilmington hosts Hagerstown and York visits Allentown. tomorrow Lancaster plays Trenton. Brooklyn visits Pittsburgh and Philadelphia hosts Cincinnati among others.
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Ben Chapman Proving To be Iron Man At 35
Ben Chapman at 35 proves endurance by pitching for Richmond Colts in Piedmont League. At 85 he has started 12 games and finished them all, after debuting as a pro hurler in 1942 and spending time suspended for striking an umpire. The former Yankees outfielder moved from third base to mound and posted eleven victories against three losses. Bob Crosby joins Fifth Marine Division at Camp Pendleton as second lieutenant, brother of Bing Crosby.
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Dodgers offer free tryouts for local baseball hopefuls
Frederick Maryland July 7 The Brooklyn Dodgers announce a camp at McCurdy Field running from July 11 to 14 to scout young players 16 or older not in American Legion junior baseball Boys may attend at 9 am with shoes gloves and uniform No fee but out of town players must cover travel and living costs during the camp Former stars George Sisler Wid Matthews and Clyde Sukeforth will scout and advise at the tryouts inviting all interested youths to show their skills for a potential professional career
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Major League Leaders By The Associated Prene
American League leaders include Tucker of Chicago batting .346 and Doerr of Boston with 95 hits and 55 runs. Doerr also leads with 95 hits, while Cullenbine and Hayes share 9 home runs.
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