Braves face injury woes as title hopes ride on returns
Hagerstown skipper Dutch Dorman watches three key players sidelined with injuries as the Braves chase the 1951 Interstate League crown. Dorman plans to add Jimmy Zinn at second base while Tufano and Bortz return tomorrow. Stadium work after a storm threatens Sunday's midget auto races, with P. P. Zacka promising full readiness. Mantle and Mays struggle at the plate as New York and San Francisco slumps continue.
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Indians Seek To Snap Lopat Jinx at Municipal Stadium
Cleveland fans pack Municipal Stadium as the Indians aim to end Eddie Lopat’s dominance. Lopat has won eight straight for the Yankees, with two victories over Cleveland, while the Indians look to break a 11 game skid against him dating back to 1949.
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Allentown Sweeps Series With York
Allentown finishes a series sweep over York with dominant play led by Lewandowski Famblott and Stratton. The Rotary and South End Junior League meet at City Park diamond at 6 pm. Bobby Locke arrives from South Africa to play in two golf events, then competes in Oakland Hills.
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Braves Lose Canterna To Torn Ligament In Lancaster
Hagerstown Braves place lead outfielder Dodo Canterna on injured list after a torn ligament in his left leg during a second game in Lancaster. He faces at least 10 days out, joining Bortz and Tufano on the injury list as the club bids for the Interstate pennant. Tufano to return to center field tomorrow in Sunbury, while Jim Zion is optioned to the Beaves.
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Keedysville Holds Lead With Funkstown Win In County League
Keedysville defeated Funkstown 10 to 6 to stay tied atop the Washington County League as Smithsburg edged Boonsboro in extras. Meagher and Chamberlain led Smithsburg while Gapland moved into a third place tie after beating Williamsport and Middleburg stunned South End with a 19 to 9 victory.
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Home Run Spree Hits Sunday Major League Action
Major league batters posted their top home run total of the season as eight doubleheaders yielded 30 homers. Luke Easter of the Cleveland Indians led with three, homering twice in the first game and once in the second. Pitchers contributed four homers, credited to Harry Brecheen, Rob Lemon, Carl Scheib, and Al Sima.
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Red Sox Sign Pedrotti As Bonus Baby In Major Move
Dick Pedrotti, a 19 year old third baseman from Pasadena City College, signed a three year contract worth 75000 with the Boston Red Sox. Boston scouts say he will likely be assigned to the San Jose farm in the California League. Downey quit with Cleveland and then was hired by Boston to secure Pedrotti immediately.
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Fearless Ferris Aided by lineup Moves and Temper Control
Baseball writer PAP Hancke notes Ferris Fain's bid for a .300 season with the Athletics. He posts borderline 400 after 20 games due to rookie Lou Limmer challenging at first base and Gus Zernial joining the lineup, moving Fain to the two spot and easing cleanup pressure. Fain improves temper control to stay in the lineup for the stretch run.
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Fountain Head Golfers Fall To Rolling Road In Close Match
Fountain Head faced Rolling Road County Club in a tight golf meet. Hankineko led Fountain Head with two titles, while Charley Dassler and Spencer Overton carried Rolling Road to a 24 point win. Several Fountain Head players posted solid scores including J. Noel Ja and BEC Hamilton, but Roiling Road secured the match with key wins in many pairings.
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Wallard Burned After Indianapolis Race Return at Reading
Indianapolis winner Lee Wallard returned to dirt track racing at Reading Fairgrounds and was severely burned when his car caught fire on the home stretch. Wallard, 40, from Altamont New York, finished fourth in a 15 mile race as flames engulfed his trousers and shirt. He was hospitalized in serious condition with burns to his arms and legs and could be out for two months. Schindler of Freeport New York was flagged the winner in 12 minutes 41.89 seconds, with Johnny Parsons and Tommy Hinnerahlts placing second and third.
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Standings and Sunday Games for Local Schools
Standings show Keedyavilla and Middleburg atop. Sunday schedule lists Middleburg at Boonaboro Funkstown at Sharpsburg Wanecock at Keedyavilla Smithsburg at Gaplans Williamaport at South End.
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Little League To Open New Field Tonight
Little League plans a formal opening for its new field Kiewa ak Th Lee Staley Field tonight at 6 1a pm with City officials and league representatives attending. Luther Braem will throw the first ball as part of a ceremony featuring Mayor and Park Commission members and attendees from Chambersburg Frederick Martinsburg and Warnesboro. Two top teams in the National Division will meet, with Young Mens Club and Panghorn aiming for early-season bragging rights amid recent ties.
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Baseball Leaders and Highlights Amid League Standings
National League ratings show Robinson and Snider leading Brooklyn through batting and runs scored. Notables include Kruszewski and Tripier with doubles while Hodges drives home runs. American League leaders feature Fain and Minoso in batting and Williams with home runs. Lopat tops pitching with 4 wins and McDermott leads in strikeouts.
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Matches Scheduled In Turf Bowling League
A full schedule of matches highlighted by the L9SL debut of the ladies. Tonight Panghorn Park features Civitane vs Atsaflans and Bankers vs Exchange Chuah. Wednesday opens with Panghorn vs Bankersettes and Packetts vs Civnettes. Thursday Kiwanis meet Optimist then Lions face Panghorn. All matches start 6:30 pm. Kiwanis edged Lions last week. Panghorn beat Optimists. Alsatia defeated Bankers. Exchange downed Civans.
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Bowling Records Set in 58 Day American Bowling Congress Tourney
The 58 day American Bowling Congress Tournament in St Paul Minnesota concluded with five divisions crowning new champions and two alltime records set amid overall competition and notable performances across the field.
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