Braves face pitching strain in Interstate League pennant chase
The Wilmington Blue Rocks pounded Hagerstown for 32 hits and 23 runs in two games signaling possible staff changes as Dutch Dorman weighs options to shore up the mound for the stretch run. Reading hosts a homecoming tied to Allentown’s Whitey Kurowski amid playoff chatter in the Interstate League. Rocky Marciano’s six round knockout prompts praise for trainer Sidman and questions about his place among heavyweights with a fast, precise attack.
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Hagerstown
Braves
Ves
Dutch Dorman
Taffari
Brooklyn
Dorman
Taffuri
Hagerson
Buck Riddle
Yyd Freund
Rocky Marciano
Layne
Arciano
Aplete
Charlie Sidman
Rocky
Goldman
Marciano
Charlie
Rex
Joe Falcott
Memory Lane recalls record times and classic bouts
Own Memory Lane presents a series of year-by-year sports milestones and match results. It highlights John Marino of Yale breaking the world 6-yard freestyle record at 9:37.5 amid AAU finals, Jimmy Clark leading qualifiers in the National Public Links Golf Championship at Denver with 134, Elmer Riddle losing his first game for the Brooklyn Dodgers in a 6-4 win over the Reds, and Bal Mattene defending a featherweight title by outpointing Freddie Miller in Cincinnati.
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Associated Preas
John Marial
Yale
AAU
Jimmy Clark
Ong Beach
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Ualifiera
Dener
Elmer Ridd
Brooklyn Dodgers
Theincinnati Reds
Bal Mattana
Freddie Miller
Cincinnati
Alsatia Club Wins First Half Title in Turf Rowing
The Alsatia Club clinched the first half title in the Pangborn Park Turf Rowing league with a 7 0 undefeated record. Finished standings show BanKeye Kiwanib Lions Exchange Pangborn and others with varying wins and losses, highlighting a dominant opening round.
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Pangborn Park Turf
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Kiwanib Weeseuseeereee
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Sovsees
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Pangvorn Seecavevesen
Baseball Standings and Scores From Several Minor Leagues
In the International League Buffalo defeated Toronto and Rochester while Ottawa topped Montreal in 14 innings and Baltimore beat Syracuse. Southern Association saw Nashville beat Atlanta and Birmingham win over Chattanooga. Little Rock edged Mobile, New Orleans edged Memphis, and Memphia scored a split with an unclear tally. South Atlantic League results feature Montgomery, Macon, Augusta, and Columbia with Savannah, Columbia, Jacksonville and Charleston also posting scores.
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Toronto
Rochester
Springfeld
Ottawa
Montreal
Baltimore
Syracuse
Nashville
Atlanta
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Mobile
New Orleans
Memphia
Montgomery
Macon
Augusta
Columbia
Savannah
Jacksonville
Charleston
Smitty Beasts League Batting Marks Of 372 In Latest Averages
In the 1951 Interstate League pennant race approaching the two thirds pole, Hagerstown Braves lead in batting and pitching. Billy Smith tops the circuit with .473 over 78 games, 106 hits, 24 doubles. Andy Rouach leads with a 35 1 mark and .9388 won loss percentage. Five Braves hit .300+, including Jim Solt at .349, Tommy Lind .329, Ray Bortz .327, Pete Perini .312. Lancaster’s Neal leads runs with 74 and 14 triples, Hal Cox of Harrisburg has 13 homers and 63 RBIs. Official but unofficial Braves averages listed below.
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Hagerstown Braves
Hagerstown
Billy Smith
Andy Bush
UL Papo
Charley Neal
Lancaster
Smith
Handy Andy Rouach
Braves
Jim Solt
Tommy Lind
Ray Bortz
Pete Perini
Neal
Harrisburg
Hal Cox
Land
Frank Colley
Morning Herald
Braves Return Home Tomorrow At Municipal Stadium
The Hagerstown Braves end their road trip in Delaware tonight with a game against the Wilmington Blue Rocks and then return home to host the Harrisburg Senators for a four day series at Municipal Stadium. Manager Dorman will pitch Gerry Levinson or Andy Bush against the Blue Rocks seeking one win in the three game set. Wilmington swept the Braves 15-6 and 5-2 over the weekend.
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Reading
Allentown Cardinals
Harrisburg Senators
Municipal Stadium
Whitey Kurowski
Allentown
Hagerstown Braves
Wilmington Blue Racks
Delaware City
Dorman
Weither
Gerry Levinson
Andy
Baseball season leaders listed by league and team
The article lists major league leaders for both National and American Leagues. Key figures include Stan Musial and Roy Hodges in various batting categories, Clem Labine and Hobbie in pitching, and other players such as Minoso Noren and Zernial dominating respective stats across runs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases.
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St. Louis
Hodges
Brooklyn
Snider
Kiner
Pittsburgh
Ashburn
Philadelphia
Wyroatek
Cincinnati
Minoso
Chicago
Williams
Boston
DiMagetic
Roston
Noren
Washington
Zernial
Bundy
Kinder
Martin
McDermott
Roaton
Ana Taschi
New York
Joe Kirkwood Wins Blue Ribbon Open Golf Tourney
Milwaukee July 23 Joe Kirkwood 30 year old actor and golf pro tied 64 on North Hills Country Club course to win the Blue Ribbon Open and $2,760. He birdied six times and eagled once in a seven under par 271 total for 72 holes. Sam Snead runner up with 279 earning $1,900 of the $20,000 purse.
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Joe
Kirkwood
North Hills Country Club
Hollywood
Joe Palooka
Sam Snead
Saringa
W. Va
Snoad
Yankees Sweep Browns In Twin Bill Victory
The New York Yankees finally swept a doubleheader, defeating the St. Louis Browns 9-0 and 7-3. After ten attempts, the defending world champions completed a twin bill sweep, finishing a season noted for avoiding losses in doubleheaders.
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Yankees
Twin Bill
St. Louis
New York Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Tom Hamilton Resigns From NCAA Television Committee
Pittsburgh reports that Tom Hamilton will resign as chairman of the NCAA Television Committee. He was drafted to coach Pitt football next season and plans to present his resignation in New York amid a dispute over TV rights bidding. Len Casanova is moving to coach at Oregon.
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Tom Hamilton
University of Pittsburgh
National Collegiate Athletic Association
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Univeralty
Len Casanova
West Coast
University of Oregon
Pitt
New York
Smithsburg and Gapland Lead County Baseball Standings
Smithsburg remains atop the Washington County League after edging Funkstown Massers 6 to 5. J Beard and Chamberlin excel on the mound. Keedysville wins 6 to 5 at Middleburg behind Barr’s three hits. Gapland defeats South End 10 to 6 in 10 innings. Boonsboro overwhelms Hancock 14 to 4 with Dofflemyer and Baker homering.
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Hancock
Drake Dofflemyer
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Connie Hemphill
Ton
Baansboro
L. Powers
Blaley
Elwin
Hemphill and
Hartle
Paikovits
Sharpsburg Drops 6 2 To Williamsport In League Clash
Williamsport beat Sharpsburg 6 to 2 in a Washington County League game on the Williamsport diamond. McNeal homered in the first, D Anderson followed with a fifth inning blast, while D Anderson J Anderson and Elanna had two hits each for Williamsport. Brashears and Fritz led Sharpsburg with two hits apiece.
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Gapland
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Henry
South Proctor
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Hendricks
Jones
McNeal
Anderson
Williamsport
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D. Anderson
River Boys
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Elanna
Brashears
Fritz
Renner
Bharpaburn Vesreevers
Wilamsport
Frits
Hornbaker
Rohrer
Stenger
Washington County League Standings and Schedule
Baseball standings show Boonsboro 14 Hancock 4 and Smithsburg 6 Funkstown 6 Williamsport 6 with Sharpsburg 2 gapland 10 South End 6 Keedyaville 6 Keedynville at Sharpsburg and other matches listed. Chewvill e Packers blank Tilghmanton Cardinals 6 to 0 in Cumberland Valley League action with Luiperabeck pitching and teammates Nave and Fuller handling Tilghmanton hitters.
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Boonsboro
Funkstown
Williamsport
Hancock
South End
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Keedyaville
Sharpsburg
Chewsville
Chewaville Packers
Tilghmanton Cardinals
J. Luiperabeck
Chewaville
Andrewa
Fuller
Nave
Auashornman
Tilghmanton
Ott Foxx Enter Hall of Fame In New York Ceremony
Coopergtown New York July 23 Ott and Jimmy Foxx, two of baseballs greatest home run sluggers, will be formally welcomed into the Hall of Fame before the Dodgers Athletics exhibition. Speakers include Ford Frick Wil Harridge and Thomas Richardson. Foxx tied Ruths 60 homer mark in 1938 with the Red Sox and 58 in 1932 with the Phillies.
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Moet Ott
Jimmy Foxx
Hall of Fame
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia Athletics
Ford Frick
Wil Harridge
American
Thomas Richardson
Richardson
New York Giant
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Foxx
Ruth
Philadelphia
A‘a
Hank Greenberg
Detroit
Boston Red Sox
Clear Spring Wins Thrilling 14-13 In 11 Innings
Clear Spring from the Independent League edged St. James 14 to 13 after 11 innings yesterday afternoon at Clear Spring. The game featured a late rally and a walk off score to seal the victory for Clear Spring.
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St. James
Blackwell's Fast Ball Backfires In Defeat By Giants
New York July 22 Cincinnati pitcher Ewell Blackwell struggled in the ninth inning of the second game with the New York Giants. A wild fast ball passed through Hob Scheffing's glove for a passed ball allowing Whitey Lockman to advance and Monte Irvin to drive in the decisive run.
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Ewell Blackwall
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Whitey Lock
Don Mueller
Monte Irvin
Hob Scheffing
Lockman
Irvin
Blackie
Murphy Eyes Revenge In Boston Boxing Show Tonight
New York July 23 Irish fighter Murphy seeks to avenge a prior disqualification loss as he meets welterweight contender Joey Rindone at Boston's Braves Field Monday night. The bout follows a controversial ruling that had Murphy protested the decision.
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Nid
Ke Williams
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Worcester
Mass
Don Williams
County League To Meet To Pick All Star Team
Washington County Baseball League officials, led by Pat Duffey, call a 7 p.m. meeting at Funkstown Fire Hall tomorrow to select the league’s All Star squad. Managers and club presidents from ten clubs urged to attend. plans include a potential exhibition with Letterkenny team in Chambersburg next Thursday if Tuesday meeting succeeds.
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Washington, County Baseball League
Pat Duffey
Teagun
Funkstown
Presidant Duffey
Letterskenny Ordinances Depot
Chambersburg
Letterkenny
Indians Setting Sizzling Pace
Cleveland’s Indians surged toward first in the American League, 22 wins in 27 games, tied for second with Boston, just 0.2 games behind New York. Manager Al Lopez credits solid pitching and improved hitting as Rob Feller and Mike Garcia pace a resurgent staff while Early Wynn wins five straight and Bob Lemon struggles with injury.
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Sevambla
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New York Yankees
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Rob Feller
Magic
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Early Wynn
Bob Lemon
Yesterday's Stars in Baseball Doubleheader Results
In Washington, the Senators edged the White Sox 7-6 in game one as Melo doubled in the ninth to drive in the winning run. In game two, Washington surged with seven runs in the second inning for an 8-5 win. Yankees pitcher Allie Reynolds threw a four-hitter and won his 11th game with his sixth shutout in a 9-0 victory over the Browns in game one of a doubleheader.
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White Sox
Nats
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Yankees
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