Hagerstown Fair to Open Grandstand Era of 1951 Race Meet
The Hagerstown Fair Association plans July 31 to August 11 for its 1951 horse meet at the reorganized half‑mile track. A new half‑million dollar grandstand and subhouse will greet crowds as leading owners and trainers flag in top horses. Charles Town Jockey Club in West Virginia also gears up for its June 23 to July 14 meeting with Sammy Palumbo returning as a top rider. William Woodward’s Belair Stud earns Triple Crown Trophy bragging rights after Gallant Fox’s 1930 sweep.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
Hagerstown Fairgrounds
Charles Town
Jockey Club
Sammy Palumbo
West Virginia Oval
Palumbo
Thoroughbred Racing Association
William Woodward
Belair Stud
Gallant Fox
England
Joe Louis predicts knockout in six rounds at Poto Grounds
Joe Louis forecasts a knockout within six rounds in a 15 round bout at Poto Grounds. The Brown Bomber, aged 37, expects to finish the fight quickly as Lee Savold predicts an early finish but with no disclosed favorite. The event will not be on home TV, but shown on closed circuit in Chicago Cleveland Washington Baltimore and Albany theaters.
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New York
Joe Lanis
Lee Savold
Poto
Seays Hell
Savold
Louis
Chicago
Clevelind
Washington
Baltimore
Athany
Ralph Kiner To Wed Tennis Champion
New York June 11 Nancy Chaffee national indoor tennis champion from Ventura California and Ralph Kiner Pirates home run hitter announced their engagement last night in a private party A two carat diamond engagement ring was shown The couple declined to say when the wedding will ring but indicated it will be after the major league season ends in October
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New York
Nancy Chaffee
Ventura
Calif
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Miss Chaffee
Hagers town Junior Amateur Golf Tourney Opens for Local Boys
The second annual Hagerstown Junior Amateur Golf Tournament will be held June 18 at Fountain Head Country Club. Open to boys in Harpers Town and Washington County under 19 before July 15, the event is part of a nationwide Jaycee program. Top three finishers earn all expenses paid trips to state finals in Bethesda, with winners advancing to nationals. Entries close June 15 and are available on the chamber of commerce entry form. The event expects 50 entrants and offers trophies for all participants.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
the Hope Country Club
Durham
N. C
Jack Eichelberger
Fountain Head
Baltimore
Bill Hamilton
Jaycee Golf Committee
Hank ,Haneke
Bob Diffenda
iCrestwood
Bethesda
Fountain Head Country Club
Yankees Manager Rants Over Fans At Sox Series
Casey Stengel blasted Yankee fans and incidents of fireworks and bottles thrown at Mantle during a three day series with the White Sox drawing 120 720 in attendance. He warned stadium owners to tighten order or risk more disruptions. Frank Lane of Chicago replied that security was adequate for 150 000 fans in three days and blamed noisy crowds not staff.
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Casey Stengel
New York Yankees
Yankees
Comterey Park
Yeagnetending
White Sox
Stengel
Haya
Mickey Mantle
Stenvel
Mantle
Detroit
Frank Lane
Casey
Lane
Newsies Meet Rotary at City Park In League Tilt
The Herald-Mail reports a hard fought City Park league game at 4 40 p m between the Newsies and Rotary. Rotaries are undefeated in two starts while Boots Poffenberger's crew holds a 2 0 record. Midget races at the Speedway omit the planned event due to a rule, with a strong sprint lineup expected at the track west of town.
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Rotary
Herald-Mail
Hoya
City Park
Apos
Speedway
Ave
Sammy Snead Faces Jinx in National Open Defense
Golf star Sammy Snead, praised as a favorite alongside Ben Hogan and Bobby Locke, arrives at Oakland Hills for the National Open. The par 7, 6927-yard Birmingham layout tests accuracy with narrow fairways and heavy sand traps. Snead, who endured a late stumble to lose a playoff in 1947, seeks to break his Open drought and claim the title.
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Jinx
Harry Stapler
Detroit
Ralph Guidahl
Lew Worsham
Cary
Middlecof
Oakland Hills Country Club
Birmingham
Stern
Snead
Ben Hogan
Bobby Locke
Lloyd Mangrum
Jim Ferrier
Cary Middlecot
Sam
Ardea
Sammy
Hie
Morris Frock To Play At Stadium
The Morris Frock Post No 42 and Sharrett Motors junior baseball team opens home season at Municipal Stadium 6 15 PM with Thurmont Legionnaires. A rain plan exists with YMCA meetup. previous game details include a 2 1 loss to Brunswick Legionnaires. Eddie Oweng pitched well for Morris Frock as Merriman struck out 11 for the Hatters.
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Morris Frock Post No. 42
Sharrett Motors
Thurmont Legionnaires
Municipal Stadium
Morrie Frock
Reservoir Park
Plash
YMCA
Hagerstown
Brunswick Legionnaires
Brandt
Ateadman-Keenan
Lovelace
Manual
Morris Frock
Len. Burke
Adams
Eddie Oweng
Broonawick
Merriman
Hoeynh Sae Om
Brunswick
Owens
Rowman Merriman
Emaots
Pirates Stars Hit Dungarees and Jocks in Slugfest Report
Readers see Ralph Kiner slug two homers for the Pirates amid a string of oddball shop floor references. Ebbets Field notes mention Eddle Lopat and a Yankees win over Chicago 2 4 in game one with White Sox taking game two 11 7.
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Ralph Kiner
Pirates
Ooklyn Kadowon
Eddle
Lopat
Yankee
Neven
Yankees
Chiago
Marathon Runners Halted By Wrong Way At Finish
Ten mile road race at Municipal Stadium saw confusion after two boys shouted the wrong direction. Runners halted at a dead end street then resumed, with officials declaring the race would be run over next Sunday.
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Quincy
Mays
Humateera
Municipal Stadium
Knights of Columbus
Feld
Hoya
Little League Leaders Plan State Championship Games
Twenty four Little League representatives from seven districts formed a statewide association at Hotel Alexander. Carcy Fo Rottorf Jr was chosen head, with Western and Eastern divisions to contest the title, district play set for August, and a July Frederick match against All Stars. Philadelphia Eagles sign Kentucky end Al Brung for 1951 NFL season.
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Hotel Alexander
Carcy Fo Rottorf, Jr
Tperstown
Frederick
Frostburg
Cumberland
Hacerstown
Pionship
Thange Venuriv
Nicetiie
Cumbenand
Tragerscown Ped
Tagerstaana
All Stars
Hingerstowio Onuly
Eagles
Philadelphia
al Brung
University of Kentucky
Philadelphia Eagles
Pangborn Eagles clash in National Division at Hagerstown
In Hagerstown Little League action this evening Pangborn, unbeaten in three starts, faces the Eagles at Hager Field in a National Division game. Goodwill A, undefeated in two, meets Brandt's nine in an American Division tilt at L. Staley Field. Both games start at 6:30.
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Girenter Gao
Vo Ceaan
Poattey
Brandt
Lee Staley Feld
Jehan Pallman
Ryers
Hagerstown
Pangborn Club
Eagles
Hager Field
Goodwill A
Jockey McCreary Sees Count Turf Favorable in Belmont
New York June 1. Jockey McCreary predicts Count Turf can win the Belmont Stakes this Saturday. He cites the colt's mile and a half ability and weight as advantages. The Belmont is the final leg of the Triple Crown and offers a $74,100 purse to the winner with potential rivals including George PY and War Battlefield.
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New York
Cono McCreary
Stuthy
Count 'Purt
Joh Amiels
Bold
Oa Goosa
Puta
Cony
George PY
Wideners Battlefield
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Mailto Chamber of Commerce
Hagerstown, Md
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