Homegrown Cole to Start as Braves Visit Allentown
Williamsport native Dave Cole, 21, will start for the Boston Braves in an exhibition at Municipal Stadium against the Hagerstown Braves. A homecoming for Washington County’s lone major leaguer, with ceremonies at home plate and a tribute from Williamsport officials.
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Dave Cole
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Boston Nationals
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Braves host Allentown as Giggie and Slack strong on mound
The Hagerstown Braves ride a six game win streak into Municipal Stadium to face the Allentown Cardinals in a twi night double header. Manager Dutch Dorman may start Bob Giggie and Stan Slack as Giggie seeks his 11th win and Slack eyes a third straight victory.
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al Grote
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Bonus Payments Spark Protests In Baseball Circles
Philadelphia reports that Major League owners form a committee to study the controversial bonus rule after a joint committee meeting. Commissioner Ford Frick notes unanimous support for limiting lavish bonuses to untried players and aims for a rapid rule. A five day All-Star week holiday and salary hikes are also discussed alongside a global goodwill tour by the Indians and Dodgers.
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Ariz
Take Off Delays Hit U S Olympic Track Team Flight
Sixty members of the United States Olympic track and field team were removed from a New York airport flight after a mechanical problem. They will join other team members in Tokyo for the summer games, with a later group honored by a march up Broadway to City Hall.
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Alloity Hall
Dave Kuhn Hurls No-Hit Victory for Morris Frock
Dave Kuhn pitched a six inning no hitter for Morris Frock junior American Legion, winning 11-0 at Clear Spring. Kuhn struck out nine, while Mayes led the offense with three hits in four at bats. Clear Spring errors and timely Morris Frock hits spoiled the defense as lefty Fiery fanned seven but took the loss.
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Fiery
Mayes
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Jones
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Gavilan Defeats Turner In Philadelphia Welterweight Bout
Kid Gavilan stops Gil Turner in an 11 title bout at Philadelphia while Armand Savoie outpoints Johnny Greco in Montreal and Gene Tekach bests Sardiff Guardia in Brooklyn, with all bouts contested at or near 146 pounds.
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Canada
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Gene Tekach
Trenton
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New York
Flags rise over Helsinki Olympic Village as nations arrive
The American flag joins six others at the Olympic Village in Helsinki as Puerto Rico, Canada, Korea and Pakistan raise banners for the first time. Athletes from Argentina, South Africa, Australia and later Brazil and Indonesia are expected, with Canada staging large contingents and praise for quarters and prospects of the Games.
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Two Kates Propel Early Evening Little League Action
Maryland Motors meets Eagles at Hager Field while Autos face Panghart at Staley Field both at 6:30. Pat Roger to pitch for Maryland Motors with Lee Kaiss catching. Phil Smith on mound for Bills and Denny Diverbiss behind plate. Speicher and Ditto to start for Autos. Johnson and Thomasas for Panghart. Goodwill ties for top in American Division with 4 2 win over Police at Staley Field. Brandts beat Elks 10 5 at Hager Field. Goodwill and Brandts display patient hitting and timely runs amid miscues.
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Lee Kaiss
Phil Smith
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John Speicher
Jackie Ditto
Don Johnson
Gary Thommasas
Panghart
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Brandts
Elks
Pottenberger
Dodgers Win 13 7 In Extra Inning Little League Clash
Dodgers rally to 13 7 over the Yanks after a scoreless first nine innings. Dodgers’ timely hits and errors fueled a six run surge to force overtime while Yanks totaled nine hits but failed to plate a winning run.
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Shives
Meeting Postponed by Independent League Managers
President Lawrence Springer announced the meeting of Independent League managers to select an all star team to face the Washington County League Stars has been postponed until Monday night July 14. The postponement is due to the unavailability of the South Hagerstown Wire Hall and other reasons.
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Independent League
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Pony League Showdown at Pony League Park
Safeway and the Tigers clash at Pony League Park tonight at 6 30. Lechbaum and Carter will catch for Safeway while Boward and Hull take the mound for the Tigers.
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National Stars Favored Today in All Star Game
Nationals favored to win the 19th annual all star game as Casey Stengel faces limited lineup. A crowd of 92 785 expected with $180 000 to players pension and $425 000 from TV receipts if weather holds. Curt Simmons to start for Nationals with Vic Raschi backing. injuries hamper Stengel choices. Proctor resigns from Hampden Sydney athletic director post for private business.
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Dom PiMarelo
Red Sox
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Hampden
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George
Guintuy Proctor
Veteraan Hampsler
Sydney College
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