Hagerstown Clublays First County League Start Sunday
The column notes a potential Maryland vs. VPI game with Connie Hemphill on the Maryland mound and Ernie Wolfe starting catcher for VPI. It recalls past ties to Hagerstown teams and mentions plans for a Hagerstown Rams semi pro club, plus Mother's Day watches at the Braves game. It also previews a Paul Hahn exhibition and highlights Ted Kluszewski’s hot early season hitting and grand slam milestones.
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Hagerstown High
University of Maryland
UPI
Burt Shipley
Connie Hemphill
Terps
VPI
Ernie Wolfe
Hemphill
Wolfe
HHL
American Legion
Virginia College
Maryland
Hagerstown Braves
Braves
Lancaster
Saum’s
Jonathan Street
Ted Kluszewski
Cincinnati
Pirates
Howie Pollet
Don Carlson
Big Klust
Pollet
Ted
Vern Bickford
Boston
Kluszewski
Hagerstown Team Gears Up For 1952 Season Under Barnhart
Manager Vic Barnhart leads the Hagerstown Baseball Club in the Washington County League as they prepare for a Sunday opener at Sharpsburg. Bill Burger is tipped to start on the mound after a 6 0 season mark, with a strong lineup of top amateur players backing him. The doubleheader slate features four County League games and five in the Independent Loop, including Boonsboro versus Williamsport in a key showdown on the Boonsboro diamond.
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Hagerstown
Vic Barnhart
Pittsburgh Pirates
Sharpsburg
Barnhart
Bill Burger
Burger
Naw Conmiers
Bluebirds
William Sport
Boonsboro
Williamsport
Middleburg
Gapland
Keedysville
Smithsburg
Funkstown
Pony Express
Antietam
Gayle Talbot
New York
Cleveland Indians
Steary
Larry Doby
Boston Red Sox
Washington
Jim Bushy
Jack Sea Jensen
Archis Wilson
Frank
Spec) Shea
James Arm
Bucky Harris
Senators
St. Tona Browns
Chicago White Sox
Browns
Dem Divna
Ned Garver
Rogers Hornsby
Rivera
Garver
White Sox
Paul Richards
Athletics
Mit
Yankees
Red Sox
Bobbyvy Sox
Detroit
Tigers
Red Rolfe
Cleveland Indians Still Favored To Win AL Pennant
Baseball forecast shifts power in the American League as Cleveland, despite injuries, remains the team to beat. Washington, St. Louis, Chicago, and others are adjusted in the standings with trades and rookies altering early expectations.
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Cleveland
Down Memory Lane in Sports Highlights Through Past Years
A column recalls past sports moments including Polly Riley reaching the quarterfinals in the Southern Women's Amateur Golf Tournament at Fort Smith Arkansas. It notes five years since Howie Schultz to the Phillies for fifty thousand dollars and ten years since Ariah won the Preakness record time.
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Lena Faulk
Savannah
Mary Lena Faulk
Wome
Xane
Polly Riley
Miss Faitic
Thomasville
Bea McWane
Birmingham
Kathy McKinnon
Bakeland
Fla
Cecil Maclaurin
Savannah Atill
Baseball season leaders high on stats from the leagues
The AP reports top season marks across the American and National Leagues. Wilson leads Washington with runs, DiMaggio shines for Boston, and Rosen of Cleveland drives in. Robinson and Raumholtz share hits in the NL race. Maglie dominates pitching with 36 strikeouts and 5-0 record.
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Associated Press
Wilson
Washington
DiMaggio
Boston
Roen
Cleveland
Rosen
Clevelnd
Simpson
Piersall
Lepico
Robinson
Chicago
Jelsin
St. Louis
Adamas
Cincinnati
Kluszewski
Raumholtz
Sauer
Adams
Musial
Thomson
New York
Pafko
Brooklyn
Jethroe
Maglie
Strikeonto
Autos to Play Brandts in Saturday Exhibition
Autos meet Brandts of the Little League this Saturday at 2 o'clock on Staley Field. All Autos players should report to the field by 1 o'clock.
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AUTOS
Staley Field
Brandts
Baseball Tragedy Strikes University of Delaware Captain
Philadelphia May 9 Oscar Trivita Jr twenty year old student and manager of the University of Delaware baseball team lost his left eye after a ball during pregame warm up struck him.
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Philadelphia
Oscar Trivita, Jr
University of Delaware
Golf Tourney At FHCC On Sunday Mixed Two Ball Scotch Foursome
Golfers at Fountain Head Country Club will compete in a mixed two ball Scotch foursome Sunday afternoon with over 100 PHCC linksmen expected. Pairings on the No 1 tee at 12 45 p m, with first match at 1 o'clock. Pro Hack Haneke said many openings remain for men and women and urged contact at the pro shop 1722 W.
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Fountain Head Country Club
Hack Haneke
Fountain Head
Haneke
TV Grid Games To Be Limited
National Collegiate Athletic Association drafts a broader fall program for college football television. The NCAA aims to spread televised games among more colleges while acknowledging reduced attendance. Bob Hall of Yale chairs the TV Committee noting widespread self-harm awareness.
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New York
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Ncaa Television Committee
National Opinion Research Center
Bob Hall
Yale Athletic Directory
University of Pennsylvania
N Nally
Senators Trim Roster By Sending Three Pitchers
The Washington Senators reduced to 25 players by sending rookies Raul Sanchez to Havana and Bunky Stewart with Harley Grossman to Chattanooga.
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NATS
Washington
Washington Senators
Raul Sanchez
Ha‘vana
Bunky Stewart
Harley Grossman
Chattanooga
May 19 Armory Wrestling Show In Hagerstown Finale
Indoor wrestling returns to the State Armory in Hagerstown on Monday May 19 with a four match lineup headlined by Jene Stantee versus the Golden Terror in a one fall bout with a one hour limit. Nick Steinborn vs Jack Idton opens the card, Zebra Kid and Roland Miek er, Kenny Ackles and Jungle Boy in the semi and opener. Tickets go on sale May 12 at the Hagerstown News Agency and Plaza Restaurant with new higher last four rows pricing.
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State Armory
Hagerstown
Phil Zacko
Jene
Mr. America
Stantee
Golden Terror
Nick Steinborn
Kans
Steinborn
Jack iDtion
Zebra Kid
Roland Mieker
Kenny Ackles
Jungle Boy
Zacka
Plaza
Five Fillies Face Starter In Pimlico Feature
Baltimore May 9 Five fillies vie in the Blackeyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico for 20000 added. Real Delight the Kentucky Oaks winner with Eddie Arcaro aboard Saturday is the favorite. Parading Lady also figures as strong opposition with multiple rivals including Fo Kuge te Dixon Jes Winewissy and En Fleur.
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Baltimore
Pimlico
Calumet Farm
Real Delight
Eddie Atrearo
Arcaro
Saturay
Gail
Kentucky
Joe W. Brown
Belmont
Bert Delight
Fo Kugete
Dixon
Jes
Winewisdiy
Packety
Farn
Edgar Zanthet
Raving
Charles J. McLennan
Giggie Seeks third win for Hagerstown Braves on road
Youthful 18 year old Bob Giggie likely starts for the Hagerstown Braves as they close a road trip in Allentown. Manager Dutch Dorman may alter plans last minute. The Braves aim to win the rubber game of the three game set while Allentown counters with a note of effort amid a mixed season for both teams.
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Dutch Dorman
Bob Giggie
Hageratown Braves
Allentown
Giggle
Braves
Endavor
Cardinals
Locata
Yagerstown
Vince Pixzstein
Tripte
Bob Jadeare
Indians Beat Yankees for Third Straight Win Behind Boone
Batting star Ray Boone drove in Ave runs and hit a triple to power Cleveland over the Yankees for the third consecutive victory. Pitcher Koslo and Giants teammate Ryan also contributed in a 3-0 game, continuing a stretch against the Cards.
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Associated Press
Ray Boone
Indians
Cleveland
Yankees
Honor
Stromp
Dave Koslo
Giants
St. Lets
Cards
Ryan
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Hagerstown Armory
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Gene Stanlee
America
Houta
Hagerstown Nowe Agency
Plaza Restaurant
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Naer Eee
Rasbeeen
Raesy
Rogers Horis
Uornshy
Pitenhy
St. Louis Browns
Ned Gacver
Bob Cain
Dwank Pillette
Temony Byrne
Armory
Dick Steinborn
Hap Powers Distributing
Reservoir
Giggie
Harpireowa
Allentown Space
Monica
K Ee Santos
Koenig
RBI
Noskea
Browne
Jaderbund
Santora
Cumming
Borhes
Swinger
Ab Lentown
Miller
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So—Miller
Ho—Graham
R &Er
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Schealer
LOOMN
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City Park
Charlie Miller
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Pidge Browne
Brendon Field
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