Mize Blossoms as Rookie Slugger for Cardinals
Johnny Mize, the St Louis Cardinals rookie first baseman, is tearing the cover off the ball while healing from pelvic surgery. The 6 foot 3 inch, 210 pound slugger impressed NL scouts and managers, with rivals noting no lingering effect from his operation. Once with Greensboro and Rochester, he blossomed into a premier minor league hitter before joining St Louis, where he has revived his major league career and threaten opponents.
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Old Export team heads to Thurmont for match
The Old Export team travels this afternoon to Thurmont to face the local squad. Manager Young plans to take Metz Springer Branden burg Hendricks Knode Brashears Rowe Moats Jacobs Young and Moore, leaving at 1 o clock.
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Gehrig keeps streak alive at 1700 games in bold fashion
Lou Gehrig, the indestructible Yankee first baseman, extends his consecutive games streak to 1700 with a solo homer and run drive in a 4-3 win over Cleveland. The legend deflects praise as luck, while enduring broken bones, torn muscles, or other injuries over 11 seasons.
National League and American League batting leaders listed
The article lists top hitters and pitchers by league with names and totals. Terry Giants batting .429 leads NL, J. Martin Cardinals 42 runs, Medwick 49 RBIs, Ott 10 homers. in AL Gehrig 57 runs, DiMaggio .382, Foxx 13 homers, Grove 8 wins.
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Baseball standings and results from yesterday
Yesterday's results include Pittsburgh 14 Philadelphia 8, Boston 10 Cincinnati 4, Chicago 12 Brooklyn 3, St Louis 9 New York 2. Standings show St Louis 6 7 ? New York 2, Pittsburgh, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Philadelphia with varied win totals. Games today feature Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at Chicago, Boston at Cincinnati, New York at St Louis with two games in some matchups.
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Baseball scores and upcoming games in the American League
The New York team defeated Cleveland 4 to 3 while Boston and Chicago drew with Washington 6 to 6. Detroit beat Detroit 2. Schedule notes list St. Louis at Philadelphia and other matchups: St. Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at Washington, Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Boston, St. Louis at Philadelphia.
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Bluebirds Will Battle Cabbies at Bluebird Diamond
Sharpsburg Bluebirds prepare to face the Cabbies Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Bluebird diamond. Return of Taylor and Brashears strengthens the lineup as fans expect better baseball and a high caliber contest. Lefty Springer likely starts for the Cabbies while Kaetzel has not yet named his pitcher. A good crowd is expected.
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Mills Softball Beats Gas Co. 16 to 3 on Home Diamond
The H. L. Mills softball team defeated Joat to the Gas Co. 16 to 3 in a league game played last evening on the Mills' home diamond.
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A Rare Rookie Keeps Lead In Alsatia Softball
Pap Jeeps stay unbeatable in the Alsatia Softball League as they edge the Toars 22 to 17 in a slugfest. The Toars outhit the Jeeps but costly errors sealed defeat and left a three way tie. Lew Cross starred for the Wimpies in a 19-12 win over the Tears, with next Friday's schedule revealing Teens vs Goons and Wimpies vs Tears on separate diamonds.
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Two Tilts Sunday At Stadium In Twin Bill
A twin bill at the Stadium features Old Export leading the league vs Hancock club, with Hinkle likely for the upstate team in the opener and Lughbaugh pitching for Old Export. In the nightcap Mt. Briar Hornets meet Chevies as Ferguson or Shaffer may take the mound. crowd expected, first game at 1:30.
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Shaffer
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Baseball roundup of runs and homers by Lou Gehrig and others
Lou Gehrig drove in two runs with a homer and long ball in a 4-3 Yankees victory over the Indians. Jimmy Foxx added two RBIs with a bases loaded single in an 8-6 Red Sox win over the White Sox. Dizzy Dean earned his tenth win of the season limiting the Giants to nine hits in a 9-2 Cardinals triumph. Gene Moore started Boston’s 10-4 win over the Reds with a homer with a man on base.
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Suhr Is Toast Of Pittsburgh Baseball Fans
Gussie Suhr, once booed and benched for weak hitting, has become the talk of Pittsburgh after a remarkable comeback. The Pirates first baseman is batting .349, leading the league, and has 558 consecutive errorless chances. He credits a swing tweak and fan attitude for his surge, noting his stance and bat remain the same.
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Pax's Sportorials On Softballers In Industrial League
A major oil firm will sponsor a first class softball team and manager for the Industrial League. Ike Price of Ike's Grill in Waynesboro has formed a star lineup under O. F. Petrie and seeks games with strong teams at home or away. Contact Petrie at 152 Ridge Avenue Waynesboro. Three more junior league teams are needed for the second half, sponsors urged to apply now.
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Delpheys Top Morris Service 9-3 in Softball Tilt
The Delpheys softball team defeated Morris Service Station 9 to 3 yesterday evening. Turner and Russell hit homers for the winners as both teams played well afield.
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Charles Town Race Results Summary
Horse racing at Charles Town featured seven claiming races with purses from 200 to 406 dollars. Winners included Daffy ridden by Garrett in race one and Clifton's Agnes in race two, with notable performances by Star Special and Harmonk among others. times ranged from 1:02 to 1:25.
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Penal Farm Seeks Saturday Baseball Contest
The Penal Farm baseball team seeks a Saturday game and asks any interested team to call Mr. Boyer at 4081. The Security Stars were set to play Penal Farm but canceled the contest.
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Leister's Softball Team vs Waynesboro All Stars Tomorrow
Leister's softball team meets an all star outfit from Waynesboro at Washington Street School diamond tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Players are urged to report early for the game.
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Boonsboro Set to Host Antietams in Key League Clash
Boonsboro Yellowjackets face Antietams of Hagerstown at Wilhide Park Sunday at 2 30 PM in a Washington County League game. Ants, improving after two wins in three, loom with Brown apple likely on mound and Hickey catching. Boonsboro hopes to repeat recent victory as Alexander may start on the mound with Kretzer behind the plate as fans anticipate a large crowd.
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Cabbie Cubs Head to Yarrowsburg for Sunday League Game
The Cabbie Cubs travel Sunday to Yarrowsburg for an Independ ent League clash. Reported added strength from the down county club aims to make a strong showing. New players Hartle and Mills, ex High School, have signed with the Cubs who seek more signings to stay in the first division. Departure is at 12 30.
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Colts Prepare for Sunday Practice Before Middleburg Game
The Maugansville Colts plan a Sunday 10:30 a.m. workout to prep for their afternoon game against Middleburg on the Colts diamond. All players are urged to attend.
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DiMaggio And Martin Push Batting Chiefs
New York June 6 Major league rookie standouts Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees and Stu Martin of the Cardinals surged in batting as the week ended. Martin moved to a .400 average, 29 points behind NL leader Billy Terry, after 16 hits in 31 at bats. DiMaggio rose to .382, passing Buddy Lewis and Rip Radcliffe and within 24 points of AL leader Billy Sullivan.
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Cats Prime for Shatzers in Williamsport Showdown
Harvey Hamil and the Shatzer brothers return to Williamsport with Fort Loudon to face the Wildcats on the new community field at 2 30. The Fort Loudon lineup draws from Mercersburg and McConnellsburg strong teams while Hamil, a former Blue Ridger, leads. The Cats have won their last four games against solid opponents. Tonight the Kittens host an amateur contest with Shorty and His Hill Billies at 8 P.M.
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Hub Cleaners Triumph In 11 3 Victory Over Leister
The Hub Cleaners, undefeated in league play, defeated the Leister team 11 to 3 after a tight start. Murray and Lushbaugh homered for the winners while Spigler led the losers with solid hitting.
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