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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1944
Page
3
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Al Zarilla boosted his season average to .301 with three hits to push the Browns to lead the junior circuit. He replaced Chet Laabs last Sunday and has 17 hits in 26 at bats over 7 games. St Louis opened a 3 1/2 game edge on New York and Boston as they closed the stand against Philadelphia.
The Thoroughbred Racing Association of the United States representing 32 major tracks opposed off course betting though it would raise revenue for tracks. Harry A Parr III of Baltimore, TRA president, led the unanimous disapproval citing racing as a traditional sport and warning of revenue loss impacting city children if the bill passes. Mayor LaGuardia warned passage could cost at least 100 million dollars annually.
Showe pitched a no hit no run game for CIO Softball defeating Jamison Cold Storage Door Co. 8 to 0. Only one runner reached base on a walk to Sandy Meller. John Salvator made a sensational catch to preserve the no hitter. Kendle Buharp and Hoffman had two hits each. Hoffman drove in the bases loaded triple.
Stir Up the Jamaica track star from Mrs. Payne Whitney may beat First Fiddle and Four Freedoms in the Butler Handicap at Jamaica. Topweight 126 pounds, First Fiddle seeks another big score after recent wins. Four Freedoms carries Arlington hopes in the Whitney entry. Other contenders include Apache, Bossuet, Alquest, Wait A Bit, and Alex Barth.
Wilmington Blue Rocks lose 9-3 to Allentown Cardinals in Wilmington. Early equal two runs each, Cardinals pull ahead with two singles and a double in the sixth, adding three more in the ninth to seal the win.
New York sports writer Frank Eck details Yankees altered fate from past decade deals. He notes Dixie Walker Frenchy Bordagaray Tommy Holmes Eddie Miller Eric Tipton Babe Dahlgren and others once in the Yankee system now starring for rivals or in different leagues. The piece traces how former prospects, including George McQuinn Buddy Rosar Roy Cullenbine Johnny Niggeling and Al Hollingsworth, drifted to other teams and left the Yankees chasing a .300 hitter.
Ken Raffensberger, a 27 year old lefty, earned NL All Star honors and the win in relief attempts after being passed by the Cardinals and Cubs. A former 18 win Cambridge player and Rochester standout, he rose from minor teams to star with the Phillies, aided by scout Pop Reichner who unearthed Ducky Medwick.
The Owls dropped the first game of their series with Trenton to the Packers 8 to 5. Walter Alston led the attack for Trenton with a home run and two runs, while Petty earned the win and Thomas the loss. Hagerstown outhit the visitors but errors and a big third inning decided the outcome.
Georgie Drum is the early 2-1 favorite in the Arlington Handicap with nine starters. Pensive, carrying 114 pounds and ridden by Leon Haas, is the major upset risk after a lighter weight and soundness issues. Trainer Ben Jones notes Pensive has not been in top form since the Derby and Preakness, while Twilight Tear watches from a stable mate's shadow.
Major League Leaders by league list top hitters pitchers and stats. National League highlights Musial Ott Nicholson Barrett Lupien and Wilks with 21 home runs shared by Nicholson and Ott. Doerr Stirn weiss Cullenbine Lindell Stirnweiss and Maltzberger noted for various categories in American League.
Bob Chirman led Cubs to a 4-1 win over Brooklyn with seven hits and his tenth victory of the year. Pete Fox fueled Boston by two doubles and a triple driving in four as the Red Sox crushed the Tigers 18-5. Johnny Dickshot sparked the White Sox to a 6-2 win over Washington with a bases loaded triple. Nick Eden enjoyed a perfect day with three hits, including a double and his 11th homer, as the Yankees beat the Indians 13-7. Bill Voiselle earned his 13th win and first shutout, striking out 101 and adding a run on a sixth inning single. At Zarilla provided a homer and two singles as the Browns beat the Phillies 5-? to continue a hitting streak.
A big crowd is expected at Municipal Stadium for the first Negro baseball double header in Haggers town this year. The Pittsburgh Crawfords meet the Atlanta Black Crackers at 2 30 p m with Fred Burnette managing the Crawfords who boast hitters like Morefield Smith Atkins Patterson and Talbert. The Atlanta club is third in the Negro American League pennant race and features strong pitching from Pope Smalley Kimbo Rowe and Melix. Interstate League prices apply for Sunday’s double bill.
Fraternal Order of Eagles routed Moller 15 to 0 with 13 hits to 1. Lapole starred with two hits as Eagles commit one error to Moller's three. Coachman Service Station ten forfeited to Potomac Edison. CIO beat Jamison 8 to 0.
Yesterday results show Trenton over Hagerstown 5 to 3 with Lancaster 9 to 3 and York 6 to 2. Wilmington and Allentown kept tight in standings while Hagerstown, Trenton, Allentown, York, and Lancaster prepare matchups for today and tomorrow.
Lancaster and York met in a two game set with the Roses winning 3-2 in seven innings as Bobby Wilkins stole home with bases loaded. In the nightcap Vince Police homered for Lancaster in a 9-6 victory before 1,763 fans. Polite drove in four runs for Lancaster while Randol added two.
The Hancock A C team travels to Winchester to face the White Sox in a return game set for 2:30 p.m. Hancock won the earlier meeting 8 to 3 behind probable pitchers Rhee for Hancock and Kendall for Winchester. Hindustani ranks second to English as the most used language in the region.
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