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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1952
Page
6
Hagerstown Braves gate receipts lag during four home games at Municipal Stadium with 4 060 total attendance. Officials blame lingering poor weather as the main factor, expecting crowds to rebound once conditions improve and the season stabilizes.
The Harrisburg Senators face the Hagerstown Braves in a two game set at Municipal Stadium. Tonight at 9 and tomorrow at 2, with Miller starting for Hagerstown and Etchison to pitch for Harrisburg as both teams chase Interstate League standings.
Al Rosen leads the Cleveland Indians with a sequence of home runs and timely hits boosting his average to .368 after a slow start. He homered again as the Tribe beat Washington to stay hot, while rival pennant races stir in Philadelphia and Boston with key swings from Wall Dropo and others.
New York May 3 Marty Marion nickname Mr Shortstop revives the St Louis Browns turning a mix of rookies and castoffs into a spirited ball club. He aims for 125 games though past knee surgery and back troubles temper the pace. His leadership and timing remind fans why he was once a Cardinal star.
The Associated Press lists leaders across the National and American Leagues. BaumholtzChicago dominates batting and hits, Ramazzotti Chicago doubles Ramazzotti. Pafko Brooklyn hits home runs, Jethroe Boston steals multiple bases. In the American League Coleman New York tops batting, Piersall Boston leads runs and hits, Simpson Cleveland drives RBIs and triples, Henry Boston leads pitching.
Hagerstown Junior College fell 9-3 to Baltimore Junior College in a seven inning game. Hagerstown led 2-1 after four but Baltimore rallied with five runs in the seventh. Pottenberger and Ramer led locals with hits as McFlaney, Ramer, and Spielman also pitched.
The American Council on Education endorses a reform program from college presidents, aiming to end athletic scholarships, ban out of season practice, and stop post season games such as the Rose and Sugar Bowls. It calls for uniform admission standards and progress toward a degree as eligibility criteria.
Baltimore Orioles send left hander Tom Casagrande to Schenectady to join Ted Kazanski and replace him with Jocko Thompson after Casagrande walked out over contract talks with the White Sox. Casagrande has pitched 6 2/3 innings since returning.
Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp told Texas High School Coaches Association president he had no involvement in Kentucky basketball scandal. He said he would withdraw if next week’s developments did not prove his innocence. The judge suspended three players’ sentences for shaving points, citing possible links to Rupp. Hopper discussed removing Rupp from Texas coaching staff.
The Independent League plans a Sunday start with four games at Keedysville Clear Spring Antietam Chewsville and St James. Opening ceremonies feature Boy Scout volunteers and J W Jamison Jr who funded the St James field. Sandy Hook seeks a strong season while Security, Halfway, and local clubs retool. All games begin at 2 30 p m. The West End Softball League also opens tomorrow, with Tiger players meeting at 12 30 p m.
Washington County baseball opens its 1952 season Sunday at 2:30 with four games. Funkstown meets Keedysville at Hoonah Station, Williamport hosts Sharpsburg, Middletown welcomes Noontown, and Gapland sees Southsburg. Managers predict stronger play with new blood and local officials to toss the start.
Entrants from four states and the Histret of Calminthia attend Sundays Hot Rod Drag Races at Hagerstown Speedway. Races begin at 1 10 p.m. with many car makes represented. Local favorite Osborn of Hagerstown leads with his 1932 Ford, while notable figures from the D C Dragons and Arlington Piston Poppers headline a large entry. Teen beauty queen chosen this week will be presented to fans. Open to hot rodders aged 16 to 60. Grandstand seats cost $1 with children free.
A nostalgic column notes a Yankee rookie setting a major league RBI record, Jet Pileat winning the Kentucky Derby by a head over Phalanx, Cleveland and Brooklyn dominance in the distant past, and Dizzy Dean’s 9 0 shutout against the Reds.
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