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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1951
Page
11
Hagerstown manager Dorman groups a string of key injuries including Ray Bortz Lou Tufano and Dodo Canterna while awaiting a signal return. Jimmy Zinn arrives from Hartford to bolster the infield and Dorman plans shifts as the Braves head into a two game Sunbury series. Mantle and Mays stumble as Yankees and Giants stars struggle at the plate with Mantle benched and Mays batting slump.
Cleveland opens a game against the New York Yankees aiming to break Whitey Lopat's eight game winning streak. The stadium will hand out rabbits feet to the first 15 000 fans as superstition runs high.
Allentown, Pa June 4. The Allentown team swept a three game series with York by winning 6 to 1 and 6 to 4. Andy Lewandowski collected eight hits in the opener and went 3 for 3 at the plate. Strong relief pitching aided Allentown in the second game as Koser allowed three hits while Allentown pitchers permitted few others.
Hagerstown Braves suffer another injury blow as outfielder Dodo Canterna tears a ligament in his left leg during the Lancaster game. He will be out at least 10 days with recovery aided by crutches. Tufano to return to center field tomorrow. Zinn joins from Hartford Chiefs as a part of roster moves amid a pennant chase.
Gapland beat Williamsport 8 to 7 as Younkins relieved Barkley and held three hits no runs. Walker and Bowers each had four hits for Gapland while Carter led with three for four. Middleburg won 9 to 1 over South End, with Pritch and Gelwicks totaling three hits for the losers and Angle and Kershner driving scoring for the victors.
Major league batters enjoyed their greatest home run spree of the season yesterday as eight doubleheaders yielded 20 homers. Luke Easter of the Cleveland Indians led with three, homering twice in the first game and once in the second. Pitchers hit four homers including Harry Brecheen, Rob Lemmon, Carl Schelb, and Al Sima.
Nick Pedrotti a 19 year old Pasadena City College third baseman is signed by Boston for 75 000 over three years. Downey left the Indians to join Boston after Cleveland balked at the salary. Pedrotti is headed to the Red Sox farm at San Jose in the California League.
Lee Wallard winner of the Indianapolis 400 began dirt track racing at Reading Memorial Day weekend and burned in a fire after his car stalled. He finished fourth in the 30 lap event and was hospitalized in serious condition with severe burns to arms and legs. Bil Schindler was credited winner with a time of 12 31.89 as Wallard escaped the blaze 69 yards beyond the grandstand. Johnny Parsons and Tommy Hinrichs placed second and third.
The Washington County League standings show teams such as Reedysville Smithsburg Gapland Midaleburg and Hancock with matchups listed. Sunday games include Middleburg at Roongboro Funkatown at Sharpsburg Hancock at Keadynville Smithaburg at Gaplant Williamsport at South Find.
The Athletics moved Ferris Fain to the second spot as Gus Zernial arrived at the club. Fain adapts by avoiding pressure for long hits and focuses on steady contact while showing temper control. He aims to join the select group with 30 plus home runs in a season as rookie Loan Limmer emerges and challenges his role.
Fountain Head lost to Rolling Road 44 to 17 on the 18 hole course. Al Gardner and Hank Haneke led Fountain Head with strong rounds while several teammates posted creditable scores despite the defeat. Rolling Road benefited from solid performances by Basster, Spencer, and a balanced team effort to pull ahead.
Weather permitting the Hiers sown Littl League will open its new diamond known as TD Lae Staley Field tonight at 6 14 pm. The event will feature City officials and representatives from nearby towns with Mrs JD Lee Staley as honored guest. The opening will be marked by the first pitch tossed by City Connellman Gather and a crowd including the Mayor and Park Commission. The National Division leaders Young Mens Club and Panghorn meet, with manager remarks predicting a close contest. In other games Goodwill faces Police at Hacer Field with Terry Bailey and Terry Gossard pitching. A separate note confirms Lee Saveld to fight June 13 at the Polo Grounds.
A garbled list of league batting leaders and pitching leaders features names like Snider Ashburn Musial Hodges Williams and Spahn. It shows American and National League leaders in batting runs doubles triples home runs stolen bases and strikeouts with various players and teams cited.
A full schedule of Turf Bowling League matches is listed for Panghorn Park this week. Evening starts at 6 30 with men s matches pitting Civitans vs Alsatians and Bankers vs Exchange Club. Ladies opening round features Panghorn vs Bankettes and Packets vs Cigarettes with Kiwanis Lions and Pangborn in later games.
In St Paul Minnesota the eight day 1951 American Bowling Congress Tournament concluded with new champions in all five divisions. The event produced two new all events records and crowned winners across divisions.
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