Trio of Local Pros Make Major League Tie In 1947 48
The 1940s roots of Barney Schultz David Cole and Leo Burke show in major league paths. Schultz clawed through minors before a 1948 stint with Chicago Cubs as knuckleball reliever. Cole joined the Braves in 1940 and played NL through 1955 with the Cubs Phillies and Senators, finishing with six wins and 18 losses. Burke, a star at Hagerstown High and Virginia Tech, bounced among Orioles Angels Senators Cubs and Cardinals before a Cubs move.
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George Warren
Barney) Schultz
Te Bagerstown Owls
David Bruce Cole
Williamsport High School
Leo
Patrick Burke
Ifagerstown
Schultz
St. Louis Cardinals
Barney
Wilmington
Del
Chicago Cus
Cole
Williamsport
Boston Braves
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Levi Burke
Hagerstown
Cardinals
Barney Schultz
Hagerstown Owls
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Joss
Independent League Stars Clash At Local Park In Night Exhibition
Independent Baseball League All Stars from North and South divisions meet at Hagerstown Municipal Stadium tonight for an 8 p.m. exhibition. Teams field 20 players each with managers Billmyer and Stotter coordinating the rosters and general staff, while Phil Perry and Bob Taylor head to the mound as probable starters.
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Wayne Hartman
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Stotter
Dillmyer
Stadium League
Emerson Eyes Grand Slam Title At Wimbledon As Favorite
Roy Emerson, top amateur and reigning champion, seeks the Grand Slam on grass at Wimbledon. Analysts Bil Lenior and Jaroslav Drobny say Emerson has strong odds but a bad day could end his bid. Rafael Osuna is noted as a potential challenger if seeded players falter.
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Kinley
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Nicola Pletrangell
Sill Bears
Orioles stick with manager Hitchcock says MacPhail
Lee MacPhail, Orioles president, defended Billy Hitchcock amid speculation he will be replaced. He praised Hitchcock as a student of the game, noting leadership and courage, while acknowledging writers’ critiques and the team’s recent struggles and standing in the pennant race.
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Orioles
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MacPhail
Baltimore
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Stadium League Players Invited to All Star Game
Holmes president of the Independent Baseball League invites all Stadium League players to attend the All Star game at Monieips Stadium. J C Raney and coach Roatan Hales reported to day that all boys who play in the Stadium League will be admitted.
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Independent Baseball League
Monieips
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Thair
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Leo Burke Joining Cubs In New York
Chicago Cubs acquire Leo Burke 27 from St Louis Cardinals and plan to join the team in New York Tuesday. Burke is a utility infielder who can also play the outfield and was previously used mainly in utility roles at B Souls.
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New York
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Young Netters In State Meet
In Baltimore AP report Lindy Riggins of Cambridge edged Baltimore’s David Sayliz 7 5 6 5 to advance in the Maryland junior tennis championships. Top seed Raymond Buck Lew of Baltimore beat Gary Kelner 6 1 6 0 in boys 16 and under. Dell Smutowitz of Cambridge defeated Justine Durbine 6 1 6 2 and then Polly Johnson of Baltimore 7 5 6 3 in the girls 16 and under. Pacific Coast lines Denver 15 San Diego 5 Salt Lake 8 2 Seattle 35 list of games follows.
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Angels Keep Winning In Late Innings
The Los Angeles Angels avoided ninth place by rallying in the eighth inning to beat the Washington Senators 3-2. After being held to two hits through seven, Claude Osteen saw the Angels score three runs in the eighth, marking their 37th win of the season and continuing their late-inning habit of securing victories.
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Los Angeles Angels
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Minor League Proxy Dies Known Here
George Trautman 73 longtime minor league head died of cancer at his Columbus home. He led the minors since 1947 after a brief shot as a pro player. Trautman built the system to 89 leagues and 448 cities in 1949, with 129 teams in 18 leagues today. Ford Frick and Warren Giles mourned his loss, praising his 24 hour dedication to baseball.
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