Shenandoah Downs to Add Race Grid and Pool Wagering
Shenandoah Downs in Charles Town will open a 71 night summer meeting July 5 with a wire grid over the stretch for clearer finish patrols, first east of Detroit, and film lanes. The track will also introduce pool wagering called the Bonanza, colored jockey caps, resurfaced parking, and a new access road. Post time stays at 7 15 p.m.
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Hillsdale retires after stellar racing career
Hillsdale, the 5 year old standout trained by C W Smith, retires from racing after 40 starts and earnings of about $503000. He won 24 times with 2 thirds and a string of major victories including three $100000 races in 1959. Smith plans to buy broodmares in November and retire Hillsdale to stud, citing health and risk of future injury.
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Larry) Smith
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Williamsport Softball Loop doubleheader in county town
The Williamsport Community Softball League hosts a twin bill at Hidkenhanl Diamond starting 6 p m Pinesburg vs Potomac Edison duel for sixth place precedes the Lewis Tavern vs A C T match with Lewis' tied for second and A C T third.
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Birds Drop Home Game As Senators Win 5-2
Baltimore suffers third straight home loss as Washington bolts to a 5-2 victory in 10 innings to snap Baltimore's four game win streak. Orioles had briefly reclaimed first place on a prior 10-4 road trip but faltered back at home.
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Gentile Riding High With Orioles After Slugging Start
Jim Gentile the AL batting leader said he nearly quit on himself before joining Baltimore. He arrived April 18 after a rocky spring and a slow start, yet hit two homers yesterday to reach 10 for the Orioles. Baltimore fell 6-5 to Kansas City, extending home skid to three losses in Memorial Stadium as New York led the league.
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Nacco Captures Fifth Straight in Prep League Clash
Nacco delivered its fifth consecutive Prep League win as Genpany led with three runs in the sixth and Houser fanned 15 to boost Antietam’s loss. Nacco owner first place as Keemee edged Antietam, while adjustments at the mound and timely hitting kept the pace tight. Bills Sign Tackle Mack Loloho from Miami of Ohio to join AFL squad.
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Red Sox and Birds Triumph in Pony League doubleheader
The Red Sox beat the Spar kies 10 to 1 and the Orioles downed Nacco 6 to 4 in Pony League action. Barker and Payne each struck out 11 as Sox and Sparkies pitchers dominated. Rhodes earned the win for the Orioles, while Nield and Rankin led the hit parade for their teams. Ted Wills was recalled to Boston after stints with the Mineapolis affiliate.
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Ted Wills
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East and West Ends Clash For First Half Title
East End Tavern leads with a 12-2 mark as West End Tavern and Noland's Garage sit at 1-3, creating a potential three way tie for the first half title in the Community Softball League after last night’s 13-2 win by West End over Veterans of Foreign Wars. Moste stands as the opponent as the first half ends tonight.
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West End Wins On Aycoth's Four-Hitter
West End Tavern walloped the VFW 2 2 last evening as Aycoth pitched a four hit game. West End collected 14 hits with Kak Drenner Nat Wolfensberger homering and adding a single. George Baker slugged a triple and a single. Doyle Grove led the losers with a double and a single. Bob Smith was the losing pitcher.
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Remembering the 1950 Hagerstown Braves and their glory
Ten years after the Piedmont League folded, Hagerstown recalls the 1950 Braves who led the Interstate League in attendance with 84 350 fans at Municipal Stadium. Under owner Eugene Raney and manager Dutch Dorman, the lineup featured Levan and Bennett among others, as the club battled Wilmington for the pennant and built lasting local pride.
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Dutch) Dorman
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Skeeter) Newsome
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