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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1942
Page
4
Danny Murtaugh, 24, has become one of the league’s top hitters this season for the Phillies. He shows speed on bases, strong fielding across short, second, and third, and has earned regular duty at third after a late striking hitting burst.
Five players delivered standout performances across the league. Pete Reiser boosted the Dodgers with five straight hits guiding a win over Pittsburgh. Mel Harder and Elmer Riddle starred in Cleveland and Philadelphia's pitching duels. Hal Schumacher added key hits for the Giants. Virgil Trucks earned a shutout for Detroit. Bobby Estalella and Early Wynn contributed in Senators' win. Beazley saved a 4 3 game for the Cardinals in a late relief role.
AP reports the top batters across leagues. Gordon of the Yankees leads with 57 hits in 150 at bats for a .380 average, followed by Doerr of the Red Sox and Phelps of the Pirates each with 22 hits in 150 at bats for .380 and 373 averages respectively. Reiser of the Dodgers and Dickey of the Yankees also post strong marks, with Lombardi of the Braves contributing 32 hits in 98 at bats for a .337 average.
Pirates lose tenth straight, 17 to 2 to Dodgers as Frisch mulls a radio return. Dodgers rattle Pittsburgh with 20 hits led by Pete Reiser while Les Webber holds the Pirates to five. Phils edge Reds 1-0 in 10 innings, and other NL results include Beazley saving a 4-3 for the Cardinals and Harder anchoring a 7-2 Indians win.
In Wilmington last night Walter Wilson pitched effectively to fuel a 3 1 win for Hagerstown. Rapp and Rutner drove in key runs while Rullo Scheldt and Mackiewicz contributed in the field as the Owls face a twin bill tonight to extend their lead.
Six weight classes open at the Baltimore YMCA for the South Atlantic A A U championships. Classes 123 132 148 165 181 and unlimited heavyweight. If a class has under three entrants it will be merged to the next heavier class. Three lifts required the two arm military press the two arm snatch and the two arm clean and jerk under A A U rules. Medals awarded to the top three in each class.
Harrisburg and Allentown played a tight game with Harrisburg scoring in the ninth inning to force a 1-2 setback. Broskie drove in a run, Beaster collected two hits, and Schmidt delivered in relief with seven strikeouts across 3:06.
Columbus June 3 The American Association a major league level minor loop may supply older former big leaguers to fill gaps as drafts pull talent. Notable players include 35 year old Homer Walker leading with 10 homers and Alvin Powell tied for doubles. The list covers players from Col umbus Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Milwaukee Minneapolis St Paul Toledo and more with ages from 33 to 41 and past teams such as Detroit Washington New York Giants Cleveland and Philadelphia among others.
South Potomac Junior High held its annual field meet on the school athletic field with Raymaon Poffenberger and Don Maisack leading the parade of sections. Bonnie Boyer set a girls standing broad jump record at 7 ft 1 in and Janet Harrison tied the girls 50 yd dash record in a 6.4 second race. A total of 427 pupils participated, with Section 71-35 the largest entry.
Miami June 3 Doris Hart a 16 year old from Miami aims for the 1942 National Women's Tennis championships. She will team with Pauline Betz in doubles and play a busy schedule from June through September including the Western at Indianapolis and Forest Hills. Her coach Slim Harbert says she is a much improved tactician with a stronger all around game.
American League leaders include Gordon of New York batting .380 and Williams of Boston with 56 RBIs and 46 runs. Pitching leader Bonham of New York undefeated at 7-0. National League leaders feature Phelps of Pittsburgh batting .373 and Reiser of Brooklyn with 53 runs batted in and 53 runs scored, plus Camilli and Ott sharing homers with seven.
Park Circle A C seeks a third straight win at the local Stadium, meeting Washington’s Little Tavern in a 2:45 p m kickoff. The Washington club, top in the Industrial League, features Ed Godfrey as a standout third baseman and George Chillcottie catching after stints with minor league teams. Park Circle counters with a balanced lineup and pitching duo Hal Cheney and Andrews backed by Red Spong.
On Thursday night next week Wilmington Blue Rocks visit the Owls for the first of a two game series. Booster Night is sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles and will feature Al Schacht as a one man show prior to game time. Schacht, dubbed the Clown Prince of Baseball, will perform his longtime act on the field. The novelty included a famous pitching stunt from 1914 and other antics from a sixteenth annual tour.
Yesterday scores include Hagerstown 3 Wilmington 1 and Harrisburg 2 Allentown 1. Lancaster Trenton postponed. Today games feature Hagerstown at Wilmington, Lancaster at Trenton, Harrisburg at Allentown. Tomorrow matchups list Trenton at Hagerstown, Wilmington at Harrisburg, Allentown at Lancaster.
Results show New York defeated Chicago 5 to 1 and Brooklyn crushed Pittsburgh 17 to 2. Philadelphia edged Cincinnati 1 to 0 while St. Louis beat Boston 4 to 2. Remaining games include New York at Chicago Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Cincinnati and Boston at St Louis.
Yesterday results show Cleveland 7 over Boston 2 and Washington 4 over St. Louis 1. Detroit shut out Philadelphia 3 to 0. Chicago and New York postponed. Standings show New York 31 games, Detroit 25, Cleveland 23, Boston 23, St. Louis 23, Chicago 18, Washington 18, Philadelphia 19. Today Chicago hosts New York, St. Louis visits Washington, Detroit plays Philadelphia, Cleveland entertains Boston.
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