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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1952
Page
21
Salisbury blanked Harrisburg Wilmington and Sunbury 8 to 1 while Allentown defeated Hagerstown 6 to 4 and York crushed Lancaster 10 to 0. The results list four matchups from the circuit.
Yesterday's National League scores show Boston defeating Chicago 6 to 4 and New York 3 to 0 over St Louis with Philadelphia at Pittsburgh rained out. Tonight's games include Wilmington at Sunbury Hagerstown at Allentown Ballabury at Harrisburg York at Lancaster.
Cleveland defeats the New York Yankees 7-3 at Yankee Stadium, ending a long jinx. Ray Boone drives in three runs with a three-run homer, Robb Feller earned the win aided by Bob Lemon. Al Rosen and Hob Kennedy add triples as the Indians sweep the series.
Maryland aims to rebound in a Southern Conference clash against Virginia Tech as part of a day of college baseball action. North Carolina and Maryland posted late night wins recently, with North Carolina defeating Wake Forest 6-4 and Maryland beating Washington and Lee 7-5 in 11 innings.
Sunbury Pa May 9 Big Hank Pink rebounded from last night to pitch a four hitter as Wilmington defeated Sunbury Giants 8 1. Pink struck out five with no walks in his first victory after a single defeat. Spencer Robbing led Wilmington with a double and three singles, while Jordan Windhorn added a double and scored on Les Corcoran's fly. Keedysville to hold practice Saturday at 2 pm for Washington County League players.
Oliver shoots best tournament round yet as Snead leads by three strokes at Old White Course. Hogan and Snead hold 18 hole and 72 hole marks, while Oliver and other contenders chase the first place $4,800 prize in a field loaded with Masters and Open champions.
Hagerstown Junior College pitcher Jim McElhaney struck out 18 but took the loss as Mercersburg Academy edged his team 4 to 2. Mercersburg benefited from four hits, three errors, and two passed balls. Hess and Defelice led Hagerstown with two hits apiece.
Baseball star Stan Musial offers solo batting tips stressing bat weight, stance, and balance. He advises selecting a controllable 33 ounce bat, using a crouched stance, and concentrating on hitting where the ball is pitched to maximize power and contact.
Hagerstown High pitchers limited Boonsboro to three hits as Leo Burke belted a first inning homer with two aboard. Kuhn pitched seven strong innings for the Nubs, while Gossard and Wirke contributed in a decisive 6 to 0 win.
The Southern Conference restricts seasons for football basketball and baseball with two exceptions for tournaments and meets. Freshmen face a proposed ban from varsity play starting September 1953 and athletic scholarships may cover only actual institutional expenses. President Gordon Gray opposed freshman eligibility and called for policy consistency amid draft changes. Dr. Walter S. Newman named chairman of the presidents group.
West End tops St. Mark's 2-1 and 1-0 in County Softball League at Reservoir Park. Rain postponed these games from April 27. Ausherman earned the opener win with a three hitter. Cline threw a three hitter for St. Mark's and Moats took the loss. Aycoth pitched a two hitter for West End in the nightcap while Cline again allowed a handful of hits.
New York May court records show former Long Island University basketball star Jackie Goldsmith pleading guilty to two counts of bribery. Judge Sault Streit ordered him held without bail pending sentencing on May 28. Assistant District Attorney Vincent A. O'Connor described Goldsmith as a fixer, player, gambler and double crosser in the college scandal.
Jose Contreas of Fall River outpointed Bill Andy in a boxing match held in Providence. Contreas earned the decision over Andy with an aggressive middle rounds display, securing the victory for his local following.
The Herald-Mail junior baseball team Newsies idle will hold practice today and Saturday afternoon as originally scheduled.
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