Hagerstown to Host Outdoor Wrestling Show Next Wednesday
Promoter Kenny Ridenour brings a major card to Municipal Stadium on Memorial Boulevard. Headliner tag match features Antonino Rocca and Chief Big Heart vs Roy Shires and Danny McShain, with McShain boasting a fierce, battle-tested style and Irish roots. The event could draw 1500 fans.
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First Half Schedule Closes Tomorrow In South Mountain Baseball Circuit
Sharpsburg Bluebirds and Martinsburg Chieftains share first place in the South Mountain League as the first half ends. Chewsville leads the Independent League while Funkstown and Weverton vie for spots behind. Tomorrow’s doubleheader slate features Martinsburg at Boonsboro and Sharpsburg hosting Winchester with 2:30 start times across both leagues.
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Bonus Rookie Up In Clouds After Victory
St Louis rookie Van McDaniel, just 18, pitched two hits and a 20 shutout against the Brooklyn Dodgers in his major league debut. He laughed off questions, spoke of family back in Hollis Oklahoma, and noted his control improved enough to keep hitters loose. The McDaniel brothers, Lindy and Van, may split the spotlight as Lindy posts a 7-3 mark and complete games, while their pricey bonuses drew attention.
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Dave Kuhn Signs with Sharpsburg Bluebirds in League Clash
Former Hagerstown High star Dave Kuhn, now a standout in college sports, signs with the Sharpsburg Bluebirds and will play Sunday as manager Tony Cordall’s club meets Wine. President Elmer Koontz announced Kuhn’s release from the Boonsboro Yellowjackets and noted his recent college season as a top pitcher and hitter, plus leading Virgil Tech in points on the basketball court.
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Mountain Loop
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Boonsboro
Tennis Tourney Winds Up Today at Fountain Head
The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored boys tennis tournament ends today at Fountain Head Country Club with finals in two divisions. Dave Frantz seeks both crowns, facing John Colton in the junior final at 11:00 a.m. and John Urner at 2:30 p.m. Frantz won the junior semi by default over John Coblentz. Urner defeated Rob Kight 6-4 6-0 to reach the final. Colton defeated Philip Statton 6-1 6-1 in the boys semi, while Frantz beat Roy Leazerd 11-6 6-0. Awards will cap winners who qualify for Cambridge state tournament. Dave Miller handled tourney arrangements for FHCG.
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Umer
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Roy Leazerd
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Giants Win With Four Run Inning In Pony League
Giants win 7 to 5 over Pony Express after a four run burst early. Baker led hitters with three hits while Hiner and Eckstine homered for the losers with early and sixth inning blasts. A playoff game between the Tigers and Giants is scheduled for 2 o clock this afternoon at Pony League Park.
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Meet Your Little Leaguers Elks dominate early season league play
The unbeaten Elks club is the hottest team in the American League this season. They own the first-half title with nine straight victories and are undefeated in two second-round games. Front row shows Jimmy Starr, Jeff Snyder, Bobby Nigh, Carl Blair, George Palmer, Terry Palmer, Billy Watson. Second row lists Garry Hammond, Timmy Kight, Russ Weaver, Rickie Miller, Lee Crawford, Gary Fearnow, Dick Watson, Junior Rudy, Dwight Munson. Back row features Manager Walt Miller and Coach Emory Rudy.
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Terry Palmer
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Russ Weaver
Rickie Miller
Lee Crawford
Gary Fearnow
Dick Watson
Junior Rudy
Dwight Munson
Walt Miller
Emory Rudy
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Von McDaniel Shuts Out Dodgers in Two-Hit Win
Von McDaniel, Cardinals rookie, blanked the Dodgers 2-0 on a two-hitter in his first Cardinals start. He stretched his shutout streak to 17 innings as St Louis extended the NL lead while Milwaukee faltered. The win, aided by Blasingame’s triple and Dark’s RBI as the Cards scored late, marked McDaniel’s rapid ascent from high school to majors.
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Washington
Top Mile Runners Clash In AAU Track Meet
Dayton scene centers on the 60th annual AAU championships with Mile rivals Brook-Ails and Gilliam among others, plus Tom Courtney and Ed Bouches to run. U.S. Army star and Olympic contenders scheduled, while multiple baseball notes mix in with recent results and records broken in various events.
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Elmer Vale
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Yanks Beat White Sox In Fistic Flop
New York and Chicago tied up in a tepid rematch that produced no punches, no fines, and no decisive outcome. Doby delivered a notable punch in a prior bout, while Ditmar and Grim shone in relief as the Yankees maintained a slim lead in the standings.
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Bowers Leads Chevy Nine To 4-0 Win Over Dodge
Steve Bowers pitched effectively despite two home runs allowed as the Chevy team won 4 to 0 over Dodge. Lieyd Shank hit a two run homer in the second, with Bill Resh adding an insurance run in the seventh. The Chevys compiled 12 hits off Jim Shavore and Terry Bailey, especially in the first inning, while Bowers enjoyed strong support. The Optimist Club and Nacco meet tonight in a replay of a 1-4 tie, with game time at 5 p.m. at Reservoir Park. Team pictures will be taken before the game.
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Glick Wins Baltimore City Women’s Golf Championship
Baltimore on June 26 saw Mrs. Maurice Glick repeat past glory at Woodholme Country Club by defeating Mrs. Clyde Richards of the Country Club of Maryland 3 and 2 to claim her ninth Baltimore City women’s golf title in a replayed old story.
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