Erskine's finesse push helps perfect no hit bid against Cubs
Carl Erskine, Brooklyn pitcher, worked 103 pitches with one change up to Dee Fondy as Chicago Cubs were held hitless. The 25 year old relied on curves and sliders, mastering a change of pace and a rare two-bonus career under Branch Rickey. Stan Feezle, who spotted talent in Indiana, also discovered Gil Hodges.
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Carl Erskine
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn
Dee Fondy
Chicago Nationals
Erskine
Brooks
Anderson
Ind
Branch Rickey
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Mahatma Rickey
Navy
Superbas
Landis
Chandler
Danville
Rickey
Stan Feezle
Indianapolis
Feezle
Gil Hodges
Pittsburgh
Bob Friend
All Star Voting Closes Friday in American League
Cleveland trio leads AL ballot for starting berths in Philadelphia for July’s All Star game. Al Rosen tops with 408,917 votes, closely followed by George Kell. Indians Nobby Avila and Dale Mitchell also high. Yankees stars Rizzuto Bauer and Berra polling strong, Dom DiMaggio leads with 469,877 votes.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Philadelphia
al Rosen
George Kell
Boston Red Sox
Nobby Avila
Dale Mitchell
Jett Field
New York Yankees
Phil Rizzuto
Baseball season leaders and star players listed in terse league tally
The national league batting leaders include Musial of St Louis with 239 runs, Lockman of New York with 4, Sauer of Chicago with 19 RBIs, and Musial with 74 hits. Pitching hero Roe leads Brooklyn with 64, while Spahn of Boston racks strikeouts. Statz highlight Rosen of Cleveland with 336 batting, DiMaggio and Avilla top runs with 42, and Shantz of Philadelphia shows 12 wins.
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Musial
St. Louis
Lockman
New York
Sauer
Chicago
Williams
Schoendienst
Thomson
Roe
Brooklyn
Spahn
Boston
Rosen
Cleveland
DiMaggio
Avilla
Wits—Simson
Priddy
Detroit
Simpson
Young
Rivera
Delsing
St. Lewis
Berra
Braves Eddie Mathews in Running for Rookie of Year
The Associated Press notes a wide open race for the Rookie of the Year in which Sammy White Eddie Mathews and Bob Nieman lead a field of first-year standouts. Mathews hit his 12th homer as the Braves rallied past the Pirates 4 3 and moved Boston into second place behind the Yankees after a long day of major league action.
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Sammy White
Eddie Paps
Bob Nieman
Pyhenoms
Yestertes
Thyeaneh
Ua Yy Lut
Eas LePage
White
Boston
Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Sammy
Mathews
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh
Braves
Pirates
Nieman
Browns
Yankees
New York
St. Lois
Washington
Chicago White Sox
Jimmy Brideweser
Brideweser
Billy Martin
Ivan DeLock
Scranton
Ted Gray
Billy Hoeft
Hal White
Tiger
St Louis
Joe Collins
Phil Rizzuto
Senators
White Sox
Frank Shea
Joe Haynes
Semi Final Drama At Big Spring Golf Club
In a stray golf report from Louisville, Ted Turnesa and Bob Hamilton reach the PGA Championship semifinals amid colorful notes. Kroll edges out Middlecoff in a sudden death playoff, while Turnesa defeats Clarence Pasor 2 and 1 and Hamilton beats Frank Chano 2 and 1.
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Louisville
Bob Hamilton
Ted Kroll
Thihacre
Big Spring Golf Club
Nnmast
Krall
Eworthy
Jimny ‘Turuesa
Hamilton
Mick Parbett
Muiblic
Krol
Carl Middlecoff
Turnesa
Braves Face Rocks In Double Header In Wilmington
The Hagerstown Braves and Wilmington Rocks attempt a double header in Wilmington after rain washed out last night’s twin bill. With the Interstate League approaching the halfway mark, Hagerstown has yet to play a game in Wilmington this year. Manager Dorman sends Stan Stack and Bob Gigsie to the mound. Stack makes his first start for the Braves, Gigsie seeks his ninth win.
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Hagerstown Braves
Wilmington Rive Rocks
Delaware City
Hagerstown
Wilmington
Munager Dorman
Stan Stack
Bob Gigsie
Braves
Stack
Citch
Ginsie
Simmons Tops ERA Leaders Amid Pitcher Standings
New York June 24 Curt Simmons of the Philadelphia Phillies leads the National League ERA race with about 1.50 after 104 innings, while Cincinnati’s Jim Raffensberger close behind at 2.10. In the American League Mike Garcia of Cleveland sports a 1.46 ERA, with Allie Reynolds of the Yankees at 1.60. Bob Rush and Bobby Shantz trail with strong marks as season stats continue to shape the mound rankings.
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New York
Curt Simmons
Philadelphia Phillies
Chicago Cub
Bob Rugh
Simmons
Raffensberger
Bob
Bobby Shantz
Garvin
Reyolds
Philadelphia
Western Maryland Railway Softball Set for Green Castle Trip
The Western Maryland railway softball squad plans a Thursday evening trip to Greencastle to face Rosene Howe Co. No team. The game will start at 6:80 oclock and WM team members will meet at the Passenger station for transport to and from the venue.
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Western Maryland Railway
Rosene Howe Co
Greencastle
Western Maryland
Peasenger
Arka
Kano
St Mark's Maintains Lead With County Softball Split
St Mark's kept its lead in the county league by splitting a twin bill with Harrystown on Sunday. Harrystown won 4-0 as Easton tossed a three hitter, while St Mark's took the opener 4-3 with Martin yielding four hits. Charlton edged Pairview 8-7, Pinesburg beat West Ends 4-1, and Hineshire swept Ro. The half standings hinge on Lane day with St Mark's one game ahead of Harrystown.
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St. Markh's
Hlarrystown
Hineshire
Charlton
Pairview
St. Mark's
Martin
Harrystown
Dick Martin
Lomies
Tinesburg
West
Sah Nave
Banghott
Ausherman
Randall
Alshermann
Pinesburg
Get
Hog
Shank
Banzhoff
Rager
Willison
Fairview
Philips
Dey
Buchana
Litten
Meet Your Hagerstown Brave Ted Laguna Promising Catcher
Theodore Eugene Laguna, 19, rookie catcher for the Hagerstown Braves, has shown power and solid defense in his early season with Boston Nationals farm system promise. Born in Newark but raised in Union, New Jersey, Laguna starred at Union High School in multiple sports and earned attention from several major league clubs before signing with Hartford. He attended Seton Hall College, played junior and league baseball, and earned a contract with Boston's Hartford affiliate before joining Hagerstown. The article notes his potential and early performance, with plans to resume studies and contemplate a love interest back home.
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Theodore Eugene Laguna
Noston Braves
Ted
Teddy
Boston Nationals
Nore Dull
Hayes
Hagerstown
Dusty Hersom
Lasuna
Dutch Dorman
Eugenia Laguna
New Jersey
Newark
N. J
Union
Union High School
New Jersey Americain Legion
Union High
Dure
Trostdes
Boston Braves
Whitkies
Yankees
Reds
Cabs
Hartford
Fred Stahuber
Boston
Hlarytford
Lagana
Wilson
N.C
Startford
Mahoney City
Seton Hell College
South Orwunge
Dexren
Seton Fall
Vwo1
Flatlaw
Farkin
Lachan
Seton Ball
Virion
Ted Laguna
Yankees Vie For Lead In Pony League Showdown
First place is on the line as the Yankees meet Pony Express on the loop's east end diamond. The Yankees hold four wins against one loss, while Pony Express sits at 4-2. Klick and Nichols expected to start for the Yankees with Pittinger and Wiles for Pony Express. The game starts at 6:49 p.m.
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Yankees
Pony Express
Ex Press Boys
Klick
Nichols
Pittinger
Wiles
Safeway
Safe Way
Pony League
Sauk Potomac
Tigers
Giants Lose Westrum as Pennant Race Heats Up
Wes Westrum suffers a broken finger missing key Giants games. The NL leaders may be hurt most by his absence, with Monte Irvin and Willie Mays also out of form at times. The Yankees, led by Berra and Rizzuto, loom large as the season winds toward standings and records.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Archer Wes Westrum
Giants
Cehamps
Monte Irvin
Willie Mayo
Westrum
Pounehkeepsie
Len
Brooklyn
Roy Campanella
Dodger
Westrun
Boxing Roundup Mixed Results Across Cities
New Orleans fighter Bernard Dacusen faced Alfredo La grulta of Italy with a 10 round bout in Brooklyn where Giardello outpointed Lang in France. Chicago saw Larry Watson defeat John Tielman in a 10 round decision with Omaha and 20114 listed in results.
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New Orleans
Bernard Dacusen
Alfredo Lagrulta
Italy
Craw
Brooklyn
Joe Giardello
Pierre Langtoik
France
Chicago
Larry Watson
Omaha
John Tielman
Two National Division games on Gay in the Pagerstown scene
Maryland Motors faces Pangborn at Hager Field and Autos meet Madles at Staley Field this evening. Pat Bower and Lee Kills headline local lineups with pitchers Jark Speicher and Denny Divs. Weathered by unclear names, the item notes ties and practice sessions as Prep League action unfolds.
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Maryland Motors
Plas Pangborn
Hager Field
Autos
Madles
Staley Field
Boon
Pat Bower
Lee Kills
Pon Jotuisan
Pangborn
Gary Thomas
Jark Speicher
Adis
Dack di
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St. Mark’s
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Dick Kelly
Daily Mall Sports
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Huth
Detroit Star
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Rob Strantz
Pottstowa
Bobby
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St, Pan
Minn
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Stillwater
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Somerset
Midland
Midland Finance CO
W. Franklin St
Jonathan
Claigerstown Order of Deimos
Westminster Demolay
City Park
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Tagerstown Pine
Judson Smith
Nick Vessa
Eer
Smith
VSR
Hoffman Chevrolet
Hoffman Chevrolet Sales, Inc
Washington and Locust Streets
Hagertown
Maryland
Hoffman Chevrolet CO
Hancock, Maryland
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
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