Jim Solt Poised as Hagerstown Slugger for Braves
Jim Solt anchors Hagerstown’s lineup as a power hitting catcher with a .353 average and 52 RBIs, after joining from the Hartford Chiefs. He led last season with Georgia–Alabama League records and is touted as a top prospect for Boston’s Braves, with a big day anticipated next season at Municipal Stadium.
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Boston
Feller Aims for 20 Wins as Indians Face Red Sox
Cleveland star Bob Feller, at 32 in his 13th season, seeks his 20th victory after a 6 last night, as the Indians close in on the league lead. He eyes a third no hitter and a return to 20 wins, while the team pursues its first World Series title since 1948.
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Baseball season leaders and comeback for Feller
National League raises: Musial leads with 72, Hodges 28 homers, Robinson 46 doubles, Bell and Musial tie for triples, Roe 12 2 as pitcher. American League stars: Kell tops batting at .337, Williams drives 80 RBIs. Indians slump turned around as Feller posts strong streak after early losses, cutting walks to 3.3 per game while yielding fewer runs.
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Boonsboro Legion Sides For Youth Baseball Upset
Boonsboro junior American Legion aims to upset Frederick at 6:15 tonight on the Boonsboro diamond. pitcher Lloyd Binning will start with Clingan catching as Frederick, Western Division leader at seven wins and one loss, seeks to rebound after last Saturday’s loss to Brunswick. Boonsboro has five wins four losses and recently defeated Clear Spring 9-2. A large crowd is expected to watch the local matchup.
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All-Star Team Named In Little League Division
Ha gerstown Little League's junior league American Division names Paul Brandenburg as manager with Chi Byers as assistant. Fourteen players are listed including Richard Myers Ronald Myers Lewis Strock Lewis Anderson Edward Palmer Robert Smith Terry Gossard and Freddie Pittinger. The team faces stiff tests this season as new rules require rested pitchers and three capable hurlers.
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Hagerstown
Elrcult
Paul Brandenburg
Police
AllStars
Chi" Byers
Richard Myers
Goodwill’ A.C
Terry Bailey
Goodwill A.C
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Goodwill AC
Ronald Myers
Elks
Lewis Strock
Lewis Anderson
Darwin Hull
Gary Snyder
Edward Palmer
Robert Smith
David Unger
Polles
Terry Gossard
Douglas Dorsey
Freddie Pittinger
Brandt
Local Little League games paused with all-star prep under way
No games on the Hagerstown Little League schedule tonight as teams enjoy a rest day. Action resumes Thursday with eight pair of contests on Hager Field and Staley Field while all-star squads are being formed for upcoming tournaments. In American Division action at Staley Field the Police beat Goodwill A. C. 3 to 0 on a two-run homer by Palmer. Shatzer allowed two hits for the win and Dayhoff struck out 10.
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Local Anglers Find Fishing Conditions Favorable
A midday survey shows Potomac and Antietam streams clear and normal, while Conococheague runs cloudy but normal. If rain stays away, anglers can expect good fishing for another day or so.
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Yesterday's Stars in Battles of Sox and Yankees
Bathing Eddie Robinson singled in the 10th to score Eddie Stewart and lift the White Sox to a 4-3 win over the Yankees. Pitcher Bob Feller for the Indians became the first major league pitcher to win 13 games, defeating Hess to stop the Red Sox.
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Yankees
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Indians
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Red Sox
Two Women Hole Out On 18th At Preakness Hills
Patterson New Jersey July 18 Two women fired successive holes in one on the 18th at Preakness Hills Country Club. Ruth Slater used a nine iron from 95 yards for the ace, followed by Mia Baker with the same club. Terrors At Security S: The Hagerstown Terrors play Security tonight at Security Field at 6 15 p m Manager Jenkings calls for full attendance of players for the league game.
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Jenkings
Ezzard Charles Favored In Third Walcott Title Fight
Pittsburgh July 18 Ezzard Charles a 4 to 1 favorite to beat Jersey Joe Walcott in their third heavyweight title match at Forbes Field. Charles seeks to defend his crown in his perceived hometown as promoters expect a 20 000 crowd and 175000 gate. the bout will be broadcast by CBS with Charles predicting a knockout.
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Facts And Figures On Title Fight
Pittsburgh July 18. Charles Walcott vs Besard Charlan for Walcott’s ninth title defense at Forban Field home of the Pirates. Time nine P M EST telecast Dinmont CBS gate about 20000. potential TV audience 66 million. Walcott details show weight 193 lbs height 6 ft 0 in age 37 reach 74 in. Includes broadcast and rights values and fighter measurements.
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Speedway Cards Stock Car Races at Hagerstown Speedway
Stock car racing returns this Sunday afternoon at Hagerstown Speedway with a double feature. Two 25 lap races headline, featuring drivers from July 4th in the first feature and a wide open second feature. Top dirt track contenders and fast cars are expected. track conditions are excellent and dry weather may allow several records to fall.
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FIGHTS LAST NIGHT Boxing Results Across Cities
Portland bout saw Harry Matthews knocked out Baby Dutch Culbertson in a 177 pound clash. In Los Angeles Jackie Gravan stopped Manuel Ortiz at 129 pounds after a points decision in Minneapolis. Culbertson and Ortiz hailed from major West Coast circuits.
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Los Angeles
Jackie Gravan
Minneapolis
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el Centro
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