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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1951
Page
6
A House subcommittee led by Rep Emanuel Celler probes baseball reforms amid a national questionnaire. The piece argues the bonus system fuels overpaid, unproven players and prompts sharp practices, urging stricter rules and earned bonuses rather than lavish upfront payments.
Manager Sheets Gallagher of the aeerstown Mollys announces tonight's all girls baseball game at 6 o'clock at Esservair Park. The Mollys begin a road stretch with August 24 at Springs, Pa, 12 miles from Altoona, then August 25 at Civar- rafian and September 1 at New Hope. Players must report in uniform for drills and arrangements for other games will be discussed.
The data lists various league leaders with errors and garbled names. It includes batting leaders such as Minoso and Musial, runs and RBIs figures, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, pitching wins and strikeouts, across American and National Leagues with several misspellings and misalignments.
Hagerstown Braves host Sunbury Giants in Municipal Stadium to close a two game series. Charley Miller starts aiming for his 11th win as the Braves seek a fifth straight victory in the Inter state League. The win clinched last night with Carmichael getting the mound win as Sunbury rallied before the Braves pulled away in the later innings.
Billy Smith will miss tonight’s game for the Hagerstown Braves at Municipal Stadium against the Sunbury Giants. With manager Borman’s consent, the first baseman left for High Point New York to visit his wife Ina Joyce and see their newborn son Billy, on four days leave, returning next Tuesday when the Braves host the Wilmington Blue Rocks. Buck Riddle will take over at first base during Smitty’s absence.
Jake Mintz longtime manager of ex heavyweight champ Ezzard Charles faces a hearing set for August 1 by the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission to decide his boxing future. Mintz was suspended ringside after protests during last week’s title bout over official Charley Daggert and the judging panel. The hearing, moved from Philadelphia to Harrisburg, will be open to the press if not overruled. Charles lost the title to Jersey Joe Walcott, while Mintz previously guided Charles to the crown.
Herald-Mail circulation manager Bob Lewis told of fishing on the Potomac River when a 19 inch bass leaped free after he had already reeled in another to the boat. He described a chaotic scramble as the fish jumped about and escaped back into the river.
International League games ended with Montreal 3 Baltimore 1 and Syracuse 10 Toronto 2 while Buffalo defeated Springfield 4 2 and Suma 24 suspended game noted. Southern Association results include Mobile 19 Memphis 11 innings Chattanooga 5 Atlanta 2 Nashville 4 Birmingham and Little Rock 4 New Orleans 2.
Milwaukee July 27 Chuck Ortmann former University of Michigan backfield star mailed his signed contract to the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. Terms not revealed.
Sharpsburg baseball fans expect a large crowd as the Bluebirds host Keedysville in a Sunday 2 30 matchup at Sharpsburg diamond. After two straight wins the Birds seek the upset of the league leading Keedysville in a pennant race with Gapland close behind.
Ridge Arena defeated Reservoir Park yesterday 9 to 7 in the Junior Playground League. Hager Park upset the previously unbeaten George Street team 7 to 1. Miller had two hits to pace the upset. City Park beat Howard Street 4 to 1. Wiles went 3 for 3 for the winners. Central Chemical beat Broadway 12 to 2. Williamsport edged East End 7 to 6 with the Taylors each collecting two hits. Keedysville meets Hancock tonight at 6:15 in Washington County League action.
Boxers Frankie Sodann and Archie Marre scored stoppages in high profile city card matchups. Sodann defeated Jerry Kortwright in Philadelphia while Marre stopped Victor Carabajal in Buenos Aires. Heavyweight results lacked official weights.
The American Naviaon All-Stars need a win at Hager Field to force a deciding game in the best of three series after a 14 4 setback. Freddie Pittinger will start for the Americans while McChatt goes for the Nationals as the two teams clash at 6 30 p m.
Junior Cunningham joined the Hall of Fame club this week with a no hit no run performance for the Hagerstown Potomac Edison team. He blanked Cumberland P.E. 8 to 6 in Cumberland during the Potomac Edison Company's round robin softball tourney. Manty Martin sparked Hagerstown with three home runs in a 10 run burst.
Citation will make a farewell public appearance Saturday at Arlington Park before the $140,000 Arlington Handicap. Trainer Jimmy Jones and his father Gen Jones to receive solid gold watches. owner Warren Wright to get a gold plate from Arlington Park Jackey Club.
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