Schedule favored Hagerstown Braves as pennant race narrows
In the 1950 Interstate League chase, the Hagerstown Braves hold an edge with eight games left against sixth place York White Roses. York, boosted by Billy Stratton and Tom Astbury, could challenge as Frank Oceak’s club fights for a playoff berth while Wilmington Blue Rocks and Trenton Giants still loom as rivals.
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Hagerstown Speedway weather worries and Van Cuyk debut
Weather breaks hoped for at Hagerstown Speedway as organizers push a top stock car program after back-to-back rainouts for motorcycles and midgets. Chris Van Cuyk, a 6 foot 4 left hander and Navy product, impressed by beating the St Louis Cardinals and energizing the Dodgers pitching staff.
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Tulsa club loans pitcher and adds liveley to roster
Tulsa Texas League club optioned right handed pitcher John Rebcber to Columbia South Atlantic League. His departure clears the way for the immediate addition of right handed hurler Bud Liveley, sent from Cincinnati, to the roster.
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Unsorted Preseason Baseball Stat Fragments Highlight Greats
A jumble of player names and metrics appears from the National League and American League circles. Names like Musial Kiner Doby and DiMaggio surface alongside pitching figures and base thefts.
Jackets Favored In Sunday Game In Washington County League
The three top teams in the Washington County League look set to keep their places Sunday as Rooushboro leads with 18 wins and five losses, ahead of Gapland and Williamsport tied second at 18–6. Boonsboro visits Sharpsburg while Gapland faces South End, Williamsport hits Smithsburg, West End goes to Hancock, Harrystown to Middleburg, and Kerdysville meets Funkstown Masters. All games start at 2:20 p.m.
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Higham to Pitch for Hagerstown in Key Series Opener
Southpaw Charley Higham is slated to start for the Hagerstown Braves tonight at Municipal Stadium in a three game series against the Sunbury Athletics. The Braves seek to close the gap on the Wilmington Blue Rocks while Sunbury aims for its first win over Hagerstown this season.
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Dutch Dorman
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Baltimore Colts Hold Rough Scrimmage at Camp
At Western Maryland College the Baltimore Colts staged their first full scrimmage. Bernie Rabula of Cornell told Coach Clem Crowe he preferred not to pursue pro football and left training. Three players were injured: Joe Averno suffered a head cut needing three stitches, Rob Livingstone twisted an ankle, and Jim Spraill wrenched a knee.
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Joe Averno
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St James Faces Test as Antietam Redbirds Visit
The league leading St James in the Independent League is set to host the fourth place Antietam Redbirds on the St James diamond Sunday afternoon. Chewsville and Chewaville contests, plus travel plans for Clear Spring, Nielda and VFW, and Keedynville at Security complete the day’s schedule.
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Winter Street Team Extends Softball League Lead 12-0 Shutout
Winter Street Team retained undisputed possession of the Playground Junior Softball League lead by shutting out Broadway 12-0. Hager Park beat Central Chemical 10-7 to stay in contention as Hager improved to five wins in six starts. Reservoir Park swept a doubleheader 7-2 over Howard Street and 9-2 over Hamilton Park to even its slate at 3-3. Joe Lovas to return as assistant coach for Wabash College football after four-year starter run.
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Wabash
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Races On Tap Here Tomorrow At Hagerstown Speedway
Tomorrow at Hagerstown Speedway a star studded stock car program runs under Disabled American Veterans sponsorship. A field of 25 top drivers is set for seven events sanctioned by the American Stock Car Racing Association with 14 cars in the 28 lap feature. Trials begin at 1 30 with special buses from Public Square at 12 20 and 1 p m.
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Arlington Handicap Sees Ponder Favored In 82 Thousand Meet
Kentucky Derby winner Ponder is heavy favorite for Arlington Park's Arlington handicap on a 128 pound top weight. The mile and a quarter race closes Arlington's 36 day meeting with rivals including Cochise and Loser Weeper.
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Captiol A Derby Contender Faces Tough Handicap
Capitol, carrying 111 pounds, is one of the Derby favorites to contest the Handicap with Separable from Hasty House Farm. Other threats include Curandero and Better Self from Wing Ranch Farm, Volcanic and Walmac Farm rivals, with Eugene Constantin Jréas Prop and Hal Price Headley’s Regina among the other entrants.
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Tom Gray
Hasty House Farm
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Prop
Hal Price Headley
Regina
John Wolf
Marshall in U.S.-Japan swim meet not counted on American team
Tokyo July 29 The Times reports John Marshall an Australian competing in the U S Japan swim meet may be accepted as official but his performance will not be counted in the Americans team total.
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Indians hammer Red Sox as Rosen climbs homer lead
Yesterday's Stars report shows Al Rosen belting his 28th and 29th home runs to lead the league while the Indians routed the Red Sox 13 to 1. Jack Bruner earned his first win of the season by holding the Senators to one hit over 2 1 3 innings in relief of the Browns 5 4 victory.
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Louis to Fight Charles in September at Yankee Stadium
Joe Louis, 36, plans a comeback to fight Charles for the heavyweight title in late September at New York’s Yankee Stadium. Charles, 29, is NBA heavyweight champion in 47 states. Louis cites a large tax assessment as the motive amid mixed boxing circles.
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Police and Eagles Triumph in Little League Showdowns
In Willow Lane play, the Fraternal Order of Police edged Brandt's 13 to 8 as Palmer led with a homer and double while Myers, Pittinger, and Russell added key hits. In the other game, the Eagles crushed Young Men's Club 9 to 1 behind Wolfe’s strong pitching and Jenninks’s three extra-base hits.
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Weekend Fishing Conditions Across County Streams
Report at noon shows Potomac clear and normal, Antietam clear and normal, Conococheague clear and formal. Indicates ideal weekend for anglers across Potomac, Antietam, and Conococheague streams.
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West End Aims for 10th Straight In Softball Loop Action
League leading West End seeks win number ten in a row as they host Alpine Beavers in a doubleheader at Reservoir Park No 1 diamond. Friendly Market, one game back at 7 1, meets Harrystown while Pinesburg faces Dargan Aces. Other games include Charlton Cardinals vs Fairview Giants and St Marks versus Phillips Grocery at Lappans First games start at 2 PM.
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