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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1952
Page
6
In a high scoring set of 12 weekend Class B games the Interstate League produced 159 runs averaging over 13 per contest. Hagerstown and Sunbury combined for 30 runs in three games, with the Braves and Giants each winning once and a tie due to curfew.
Light Heavyweight champion Joey Maxim was floored by Joe Jilackwood in a sparring session in Grossinger New York. The rare knockdown occurred as Maxim prepared to defend his title against middleweight rivals at Yankee Stadium on June 23.
Julius Boros, the Connecticut Yankee, won the national open with a 281 total over 72 holes, earning $4,000 and ending New Hogan's streak. He will miss the PGA event due to ineligibility, having turned pro less than five years.
The 1952 outdoor wrestling season opens at Municipal Stadium under lights with promoter Phil Zatko presenting four matches. Main event features Antonino Rocca against Steve Stanlee, brother of Gene America, in a 220 vs 230 pound showdown. Co feature pairs Nell Stewart and Cora Combs in a best of three falls for a shot at Mildred Burke. Adrien Baillargeon meets The Great Scott, and Roland Meeker faces Jim Austin in the opening bout. Tickets expected to move fast with gate sales available.
Ken Dudley and Glenn Turner share a sizzling batting race in the Hagerstown Pony League with .590 averages on six hits in 13 at bats. Bob Wachter leads with two straight wins as pitchers Baker Nutter Pittinger and Stotler remain 1 0. Pony Express tops team batting at .220 in the standings. A Pony League meeting is set for tonight at 6:30 at league headquarters 453 West Washington Street.
Turf Bowling League results from last week show men and women divisions with several matches decided. Standings list several teams with mixed wins and losses and next week will update remaining group results and forthcoming matches.
Hagerstown's Braves travel to Salisbury for a two game series against the Eastern Shoremen as they seek the Interstate League pennant. The opener in Sunbury ended 14 to 3 with the Giants rallying to a 14-13 lead in the nightcap before curfew. Herman West earned the Interstate League win for Sunbury while Andy Bush took the loss for Hagerstown.
National and American League leaders are listed with top figures in batting runs and hits. Notable names include Sauer Chicago Rush Chicago and Simpson Cleveland for hits and triples. Pitching leaders feature Roe Brooklyn and Reynolds New York with high strikeout totals.
Yesterday's Stars report Cardinal Enow Slaughter Cardin drove in five runs with a homer, double, and single to overcome an 11-0 hole against the Giants in a 14-12 win. In the nightcap, The Hants took 3-0 behind Max Surkent two hitter as Braves won 2-0 after Boston's 4-1 opener.
Buck Riddle, 19, joined the Hagerstown Braves two weeks ago and fights to raise his batting eye after a 49 game, .409 season last year. The Wake Forest student balances baseball with college, aiming for the majors but planning to finish his degree before full professional commitments. He hails from Kannapolis North Carolina and is a promising first baseman with a noted fielding record.
Funkstown defeated Gapland 16 to 6 to remain atop the Washington County League standings. Crowl homered twice, Kline went 2 for 4, and the Gapland pitching issued 11 walks as Funks town rallied with timely hits.
Washington County League standings show Funkstown and Hagerstown leading with several teams stacked in the middle. Tuesday schedule has Gapland at Boonsboro and Hagerstown at Funkstown on Thursday with Sunday games including Boonsboro at Gapland and Sharpstown at Middleburg.
The Ilgers town Little League National Division resumes with two games at 1 pm. Maryland Matters plays Magies at Hager Field and Pangborn faces Autos at Staley Field. Batters and pitchers named include Boyer Kaiss Smith Asai Lambert Thomas Speicher Ditto. A Class B tryout session at Hager Field starts tomorrow at 10 am for ages eight to 12.
A look back at Ben Hogan capturing the U S Open title for the second straight year with a final round 67 and a total of 287. The piece reflects on past sports moments and notable outcomes.
New York June 16 Active light trade market closed with only three major deals. Cubs acquired outfielder Tommy Brown from Philadelphia, Reds bought Bud Podbielin from Brooklyn and sent Thud Byerly to Los Angeles. Brewers moved Dick Donovan and Roy Hartfield to Milwaukee Farm, while Virgil Jestey and Jack Dittmer returned. White Sox added Leo Thane son and Tom Wright from St Louis in exchange for Willie Miranda and AZurila.
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