Hagerstown Braves Add Pitcher Slack For Wilmington Doubleheader
The Hagerstown Braves debut 22 year old right hander Stanley Slack in Wilmington against the Blue Rocks. Slack, signed by Boston scout Dewey Griggs, has Interstate League experience with Allentown and Pocatella and is rooming in Canada as he searches for an apartment in Hagerstown.
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Standings and results in Little League divisions
Standings show American Division led by Brandt with 2 wins and 1 loss. National Division notes Pangborn and the Eagles tied in first half standings with Maryland Motors and Panghorn blanking Autos 12 0 and 73 respectively. Zaccaria struck out 15 to set a record. Md Motors held to four hits. No date yet for a National Division game date.
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Robinson Faces Maxim In Bid For Third World Title
Sugar Ray Robinson, 31, meets Light Heavyweight Champion Joey Maxim in a 15 round bout at Yankee Stadium for a shot at a third world title. About 35,000 fans expected. tickets $3 to $30. IB C plans TV radio and theater broadcasts with a cross rate rumored.
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Maxim Dreams Big as Robinson Bout Looms at Yankee Stadium
Cleveland fighter Joey Maxim prepares for a decisive bout with Sugar Ray Robinson at Yankee Stadium. A win could end years of rough travel for small purses, with escrowed Robinson earnings provoking possible rematches and future title defenses or ventures to new weight classes.
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Alsatia Golf Opens With Two Flights and Matches
Alsatia Golf Committee Chairman John Pulluan announced the first Alsatia golf tournament will start this week with two competition flights. First Flight competes for the John Firey Trophy, second for the Paul Wulfer Trophy. Matches use 18-hole elimination with results posted at the club. Pairings listed for initial round. Olympic Trials in Los Angeles begin with about 200 qualifiers, narrowing to three per event.
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Safeway Beats Pony Express 4-2 in Pony League Game
In a Pony League clash at Pony League Park, Safeway defeated Pony Express 4-2. Safeway pitcher Charles Lochbaum struck out 15 and allowed four hits, while Bryan contributed two hits. Pony Express batters were stifled by Lochbaum and the Safeway defense, with the catcher throwing out four runners at second.
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Clear Spring Advances to Fourth in League With 8 2 Win
Clear Spring moved to fourth in the Independent League flag race by overcoming Chewsville 8 to 2 on the Loserg Diamond. Pitcher Shirk earned the win, striking out 12 and allowing two wild pitches, while Mason and Tester delivered key hits.
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Introducing Dusty Hersam Meet Your Hagerstown Braves
Dusty Hersam returns for a second season with the Hagerstown Braves as the dependable catcher. The veteran backstop handles pitchers well, studies opposing batters, and contributes to the Braves' bid for another Interstate League pennant. He debuted with the team last year, hails from Holyoke Massachusetts, and is supported by wife Lucille and young son Mark.
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Braves Open Four Game Wilmington Twin Bill Tonight
Hagerstown departs on a five day road trip to Wilmington and Allentown before returning Saturday. Tonight the club starts a four game series with the Blue Rocks in a key double header as Dorman plans to start Slack and Giggie on the mound. Slack, new to the Braves, pitched for Allentown in 1948 and 1949.
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Giants Lead In All-Star Ballot With Giants Trio Likely
The New York Giants hold comfortable leads in the final five days of balloting for the star game. Whitey Lockman Alvin Dark and Bobby Thomson top the National League third base shortstop and first base races with strong support. Yankees skipper Casey Stengel may start three of his team in Philadelphia with Phil Rizzuto Hank Bauer and Yogi Berra leading the American Leaguers.
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Down Memory Lane Highlights From The Associated Page
A nostalgic recap lists notable sports moments from past decades. Five years ago Joe Walcott defeated Joey Maxim in a 10 round Los Angeles bout. Ten years ago Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 2 0 to gain an eight game lead over idle St Louis. Twenty years ago Babe Ruth hit his 22nd homer but trailed Jimmy Foxx in the season race.
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Optimists Drill Pr mite sessions for Junior League team
Optimists drill sessions for the Junior League Optimist team planned for this evening and Tuesday at Hagerstown Field. All players should attend and those seeking a tryout must report to the manager for workouts.
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