Playoff date dispute looms in South Mountain League
Eugene Smith faces resistance from Sharpsburg and Martinsburg as they seek a neutral site for the first half title playoff on a weekday due to no Sunday dates. A neutral night game at Hagerstown Municipal Stadium is proposed, while Security protests an umpire call in an Independent League game won by St. James in 11 innings.
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Eugene Smith
South Mountain Baseball League
Sharpsburg
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Security Baseball Club
St. James
Batboy
Lawrence Springer
Winchester
Boonsboro
South Mountain League
Smith
Bluebirds
Rebels
Jack Patton
Spave Kuhn
Connie Hemphill
Jim Jennings
Jim Gossard
Hemphill
Riddle
Jennings
Gossard
Bill Shrader
Jimmy Vandervort
Jim Fille
Polo Grounds
Leo
Mickey
DeLand
Bill Waneche
Willie Mays
Willie
Milt Culp
Chris
al MeeVee
Playoff Follows Deadlock In Mountain Loop Championship
Sharpsburg Bluebirds and Martinsburg Chieftains both hold 8-2 records after final SMS first-half games. A sudden-death playoff is arranged to determine the winner, potentially at Hagerstown Municipal Stadium or a July 4 morning game in Sharpsburg or Martinsburg. Sharpsburg beat Winchester 10-4 behind Hemphill nine strikeouts. Martinsburg won 6-3 at Boonsboro.
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Mountain Loop
Eugene Smith
SMS
Bluebirds
Winchester
South Mountain Baseball League
Sharpsburg Bluebirds
Martinsburg Chieftains
Vanne
Idsn
Vaanides
All-Star Wrestling Card Promises Big Night in Hagerstown
Antono Rocca and Chief Big Heart join forces for a Wednesday night tag-team clash at Hagerstown Municipal Stadium. They face Roy Shires and Danny McShain on a three-match outdoor bill promoted by Kenny Ridenour. Gates open at 8 30 p m with tickets at the Jewel Box and Hancock Drive-In Theater.
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Hagerstown
Kenny Ridenour
Antono Rocca
Chief Big Heart
Roy Shires
Danny McShain
Rocca
Argentina
Big Heart
Jewel Box
Public Square
Hancock Drive-In
Local Phillies Tryout Camp Invites Two Area Players
Two young players from the area join Philadelphia at Connie Mack Stadium for a three day Phillies tryout. Teddy Dofflemyer of Hagerstown and Robert Reese of Boonsboro attend as guests of the Phillies after catching scouts’ attention in the recent high school season. Dofflemyer, a 1957 South Hagerstown High graduate, played third base and outfield for the Rebels and is under contract to the Security club of the Independent League. Reese played infield for Boonsboro High and now competes for the Weaverton team in the Independent loop.
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Philadelphia
Phillies
Phils
Teddy Dofflemyer
Hagerstown
Robert Reese
Boonsboro
Dofflemyer
South Hagerstown High School
Rebels
Security
Reese
Boonsboro High
Weverton
Three Runs In Seventh Win For Chieftains
Martinsburg’s Chieftains rally with three runs in the seventh to beat Boonsboro 6 3 on the Yellowjackets home field. Elwood Statler struck out eight as he outpitched Don Menner and Ted Brumbaugh, with Yurish Hopkins and Nagy scoring the decisive runs. Boonsboro threatened in the ninth, but Yurish secured the win.
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Martinsburg
Chieftains
Boonsboro Yellowjackets
West Virginians
Sharpsburg
Elwood Statler
Don Menner
Boonsboro
Ted Brumbaugh
Joe “Yurish
Bob Nagy
Dick Fitzgerald
Eddie Owens
Yurish
Chalky Hopkins
Dick Guyton
Nagy
Charlie Bingaman
Fitzgerald
Hopkins
Ed Kercheval
Bingaman
Gerry Holmes
Guyton
Owens
Jackets
Keesecker
Berkeley Springs Defeats Williamsport 4-1 On River Bottom Diamond
Berkeley Springs wins 4-1 at Williamsport to close the first half of the South Mountain League with a 5-5 record. George Whisner allowed six hits over seven innings, while Roach and Lew Skidmore powered the visitors with Skidmore’s home run and key hits by Corbett and Hessler. Williamsport’s offense by Byers and Custer produced their lone tally in the fourth.
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Williamsport
Berkeley Springs
River Bottom
George Whisner
Springs
Lacko Anderson
Stenger
D. Anderson
Staller
Wise
Menner
Bram- Williamsport
Kauehy
Helge Whisner
Roach
J. Byers
Custer
Pat Boyer Pitches One Hit Victory in Prep League
Pat Boyer of Nacco pitched the third straight strong start as the Birds beat the Sharpsburg Bluebirds 3 0 in a Prep League game. Boyer struck out eight, retired the side in order twice, and allowed only a single in the seventh as Nacco won. Dick Knode scored on an error, later singled, and Skip Vance hit a homer to cap the scoring. Optimist Club game mentions at Municipal Stadium indicate two practice sessions for the Birds this week.
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Pat Boyer
Boyer
Nacco
Jack Rupp
Dick Knode
Bill Wills
Legion Split Gives Cobonials 3–2 Victory Over Generals
The Charles Town Legion base ball club earned a 3 to 2 win over the Ealing Field Generals after a Sunday afternoon game in Charles Town West Virginia. The Cobonials also defeated Fort Myee 6 to 3 on Saturday, boosting their standings.
This Little Leaguer In Tune and Umpire Tales
New York feature on Phil Shortell of Bayonne New Jersey balancing piano lessons and Little League baseball. Leo Durocher discusses Chris Durocher and Willie Mays influence. Mickey McConnell pushes bat weight labeling to curb heavy bats for kids. Bayonne league struggles with limited number of local leagues for growing players.
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New York
Phil Shortell
Bayonne
N. J
Chris Durocher
Beverly Hills
Calif
Leo Durocher
Chris
Iccmars Ore Concemmcu
Leo
Swall
Mickey McConnnell
Mickey
Wrest
Community Softball League Ends First Half in Week Three
The Community Softball League begins its final week of the first half with three games at City Park and Reservoir Park. Station Furniture remains unbeaten after 13 games facing C and P Telephone, East End Tavern meets Hemp's Esso, and Funkstown battles Bob Noland's as Fremp's Esso and C and PT contest third place. Umpire crews include Shearer, Mawgh, and Lope at respective parks.
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Ustal
C and P Telephone
City Park
East End Tavern
Hemp
Esso
Harrystown
Funkstown
Bob Noland
Reservoir Park
Fremp
White Sox Lash Back At Collapse Talk
New York officials and players rail at collapse accusations as the White Sox endure late season skids. Al Lopez and Billy Pierce defend the club, noting recent losses were by one run and highlighting continued strong play. The team travels to Boston after losing three of four in New York and dropping five of seven overall.
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New York
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Boston
New_ York
Yankee Stadium
Sox
Yankees
Billy Pierce
Chicago
Pierce
al Lopez
Cleveland
Baltimore
World Title for Featherweights At Stake Today
The world featherweight title is decided in Paris as Cherif Hamia faces Hogan Bassey in a 15 round bout. Hamia, the No. 1 contender, advanced to the final after Sandy Saddler’s January retirement sparked eliminations. Bassey, the No. 2 contender, beat Miguel Berrios in a U.S. bout to reach the final.
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Paris
Cherif Hamia
France
Hogan
Kid) Bassey
Nigeria
Sandy Saddler
Hamia
Carmelo Costa
Ike Chestnut
Miguel Berrios
Bassey
United States
Berrios
Washington
Mantle drives six hits and 21st homer in split
Yankees star Mickey Mantle collected six hits in a doubleheader split with Chicago, boosting his batting average by 13 points and including his 21st home run as he powered the rally. Larry Jackson and Hoyt Wilhelm combined in a six hitter. The Cardinals teamed for a 4-3 win over Brooklyn to cling to first place.
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Mickey Mantle
Yankees
Chicago
Larry Jackson
Hoyt Wilhelm
Cardinals
Brooklyn
St. Louis
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Henry Korab
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Dick Forcino
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Knode
Skip Vance
Ridenwut
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Detroit
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