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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1952
Page
15
A NY NEA dispatch describes racing fans tuning in to the Kentucky Derby on television. The report notes a lighthearted cultural spread from major league slang to youth baseball language as fans imagine the race day atmosphere.
Seventeen three year olds contest the 78th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in a race televised on CBS TV and radio. Post time is 4 40 p m EST with Hill Gail the favorite and Calumet Farms pairing Top Blend to set pace. Blue Man ridden by Conn McCreary is among the challengers in a 125 350 purse race watched by about 100 000 in attendance.
In Interstate League action last night York defeated Harrisburg 5 to 2 while Lancaster beat Salisbury 9 to 7 Sunbury overcame Hagerstown 13 to 2 and Wilmington downed Allentown 4 to 2.
The American League results show New York 4 Detroit 1 and Cleveland 6 Washington 2 while Boston 18 St Louis 6 and Philadelphia 18 Chicago 12 also occur. Tonight's slate lists Sunbury at York Harrisburg at Hagerstown Allentown at Salisbury Lancaster at Wilmington with miscellaneous matchups and uncertain pairings in progress.
York's Pat Gosney struck out 10 as the Yankees beat the Harrisburg Senators 3-2 in front of 1,212 fans. Frazer took the loss after giving up all York runs in six innings, with Gregory closing out. Buck Etchison was ejected in the second inning after protesting a call.
Facts and figures for today's Kentucky Derby list a 4 30 p m post time with 17 starters. Purse totals 125 350 including nominating and starting fees. winner nets 97 300. Favorite HI Gail at 7 5. Last year's winner Count Turf. Distance one mile quarter. Record 2 01 2 6 set by Whirl Away in 1941. Crowd about 100 000. CBS radio 4 16 p m EST. CBS TV at 4 16 p m EST. weather fair and cooler.
Brooklyn and Chicago tied for a 3 to 2 result alongside New York and Pittsburgh. Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 3 to 2 and Philadelphia won 2 to 2 in a mixed set of NL outcomes.
A garbled recap lists matchups including Breakivin against Chicago Wade and a Slatten rivalry. It also mentions New York at Pittsburgh Mac lie, Philadelphia versus St. Louis Drews with Rover, and Boston facing Cincinnati Conley against Hiler, with various win loss tags.
Ned Garver, ace of the St. Louis Browns, voices relief after winning 20 games with a last place club. He recalls four tough years with the team, discusses trade hopes, and expresses belief the Browns can challenge for a pennant soon. He also notes hometown skepticism in Newsy, Ohio and remains optimistic about a World Series future.
Stan Munial pushes Bilko to win first base as he prefers the outfield. Bilko shows weight near 224 pounds and strong hitting, while Joe Mathes hails him as ready for the majors and compares him to notable players.
Tom Young, superintendent, and Joe Stevens, catering chief, prepare Churchill Downs for Derby Day. The track, stands, and grounds are being readied for the 100000-strong Derby crowd as workers finalize operations before race day.
Lancaster Red Rower defeated Salisbury Red Legs 9 to 7 in Salisbury Maryland. Henry Franklin pitched 4 2/3 hitless innings to protect the win as Lancaster emptied its bench and capitalized on nine hits and eight Salisbury errors.
Wilmington Blue Rocks beat Allentown Cardinals 5-2 to take the series finale before 396 fans. Ted Wire, debuting as a 20,909 dollar bonus pitcher from Slantington, Pa, took the loss after nine walks and five wild pitches. Angelo Lipetri delivered the first hit and scored in the sixth, while Paul Farrell’s triple sparked a three-run seventh with two walks.
Vinnie Martinez stopped Tony Pellone and knocked out Carton Gonanini in separate bouts at New York’s St Nicholas Arena. Also listed are Johnny Martine from Glendale and other participants.
Yesterday's box scores show Walt Dropo contributing two singles as the Red Sox beat St Louis 8 to 1 with Eddie Lopat pitching for the Yankees who shutout Detroit 4 to 0.
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