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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1951
Page
7
Interleague officials consider overhauling 1952 All Star selection after fans vote at home games produced skewed results. A single Brave in Hagerstown dominated balloting, prompting calls to require a full team vote and bar voting for one's own club.
Hagerstown Speedway 6 miles west of Warne stown on Route 40 headlines a Sunday program featuring the Eastern Roadster Association with drivers like Jackie King Wyattsville Md Ringie Lloyd Dick Reynolds Wally Gore Shorty Bowers Elwood Brougher Deacon Deem Bob James Pan Werdman and about twenty others. Ralph Tagg Jr Chapter 14 of the D A W will share proceeds from a 2 p m program. Track in top shape and record pace expected as fans anticipate thrilling speeds.
The Hagerstown Braves host the Salisbury Athletics in a four game series at Mimininal Stadium seeking to widen their Interstate League advantage. Salisbury sits last with 14 wins and has 23 games behind. Zick likely to start for Salisbury. Carmichael to pitch for Hagerstown in the opener.
Bill Veeck pledges entertainment oriented ownership as he moves to gain control of the Browns in St Louis Park. The DeWitt brothers’ stock sale hinges on Veeck's ability to acquire remaining shares amid a July 4 deadline. Veeck vows to keep the team in St Louis and to boost fan interest with novelties and spectacle.
York Roses defeated Salisbury Athletics 9 to 3 after a powerful late rally. Bill Rachse drove in six runs with a grand slam and two doubles while Jerry Cline added a homer and three runs scored. Stratton started strong but allowed three late Salisbury runs as York held on for the win.
Eagles top Pangborn 9 to 7 to join first place in the National Division at Staley Field. Two games set at 2:30 p m as Goodwill AC blanked Brands 6 0 behind Keedy’s pitching. autos beat Young Men’s Club in the other National Division tilt.
Thoroughbred horse racing in West Virginia opens at Charles Town at 2 pm tomorrow for a 19 day meet. The June 23 to 29 schedule is under the Charles Town Horse Show authority, with June 30 to July 14 run by the Charles Town Jockey Club which has named officials for both sessions.
The Jaycees beat the Optimists in a high scoring junior baseball game at City Park 16 to 13. Wachter and Calandrone each went 3 for 4 for the Optimists while Powell was 3 for 4 for the Jaycees.
Philadelphia June 22 Western Open advances to semi finals with Louise Sages Patty Berg facing Pat O Sullivan while Marjorie Lindsay meets Louise. O Sullivan has North and South titles and the Eastern Amateur crown, Lindsay defeats Melon Dettweiler 2 and 1, Berg meets O Sullivan after Betsy Rawls defeat. Carralites Ga waits for fourth Western title in five years after seven under par 68.
Hap's Tossers of the MCA City League schedule an exhibition doubleheader Sunday at Reservoir Park No. 1 diamond starting at 1:40 p.m. against the Washington lifers. The visiting club carries a strong DC softball record and top half standings in Prince George's YMCA League.
Batting leaders list shows Minoso and Williams among American League standouts with runs hits and triples while Hodges and Musial pace the National League. Pitching leaders include Roe and Spahn with strikeouts and wins, and stolen bases are led by Jethrop and Robinson.
In Lewiston Utah Kansas City fighter Rex Layne outpointed Henry Hiall of New Orleans 30 rounds in a clash. Permy Campbell of Minneapolis defeated Del Flanagan of St Paul by points over ten rounds. Ronnie Delaney of Akron stopped Terry Moore of Batthmore in ten rounds. Chester Ta Rocky Jones beat Ted Calaman in Philadelphia.
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