Burke’s Mother Enjoys Major League Day in Pittsburgh
Mrs. Leo P. Burke Sr. spent Mother’s Day seeing son Leo Burke play for the Cardinals in Pittsburgh. Burke appeared as a pinch hitter in the first game of a double header against the Pirates, after traveling from Hagerstown at 4 a.m. with his wife Judy and young David. The elder Burke called the trip a great thrill and a fitting Mother’s Day present, adding she spoke with Leo in a St Louis uniform during a breakfast at the Hilton.
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Leo P. Burke
Leo
Bain Cardinals
Hagerstown
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Burke
Judy
David
Ting
Hilton Hotel
Lea's family meets St. Louis players in warm visit
The account notes Lea's relatives meeting many St. Louis players and praising the Cardinals contribution. It highlights Dick Groet's family being introduced and described as very kind and friendly during the gathering.
Leo Exults Over Cardinals Role and Hit Pace
Leo feels thrilled with his bench role for the Cardinals and aims to prove himself as a regular. He is batting around .280 this spring as a utility player and pinch hitter, though he notes pitching is tougher than ever, estimating fastballs at 100 mph and vowing to seize playing time if given the chance.
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Leo
Cardinals
Redbirds
Straund
Pirate
Palmer Takes Rest From Golf Tour
Palmer plans a break from golf after a poor showing at the Colonial Invitation in Fort Worth. He cites fatigue and a cyst as reasons, saying he will rest for a week, avoid swinging, then resume practice. Jack Nicklaus won the tournament and looms as a major threat to Palmer’s No. 1 status. Palmer expects to return for the U.S. Open at Brookline in June.
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Latrobe
Arnold Palmer
Palmer
Fort, Worth
Tex
Diane Thiee
Allon
Miror
Kall
Augusta
Jack Nicklaus
Thompson Hurls Win For Smitties
Thompson hurled the Smithsburg nine to a 6 to 3 baseball victory at Thurmont. He pitched four shutout innings and survived a rocky start as Smitties rallied with offense in the middle innings. George Harvey delivered a two bagger for Smithsburg while Hin Clopper’s triple and error produced Thurmont’s final run. Thompson benefited from timely hits by Willard and others, earning the win as Smithsburg improves to 2-2 and prepares to host William Gore on Monday.
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Vinigin
Thompson
Smithsburg
Thurmont
Ringle
Vilianites
George Harvey
Ita
Miough
Wants
Pete Sopka
Paul Willard
Keddie’ Iessong
Willard
Jin Updegraff
Smitties
Hin Clopper
All Square
AL SS
Pinay
William
Gore Ony Mharghday
U S Cagers Chase World Title After Finals Spot
The United States basketball team, already assured of a final round berth, faces unbeaten MoM in Sao Paulo as they seek another win. U S clinched finals with an earlier victory over Argentina, while Italy joined finals by beating Mexico. The 12 teams are split into four groups for a round robin first round, with two top teams advancing to the finals. In North Dartmouth, Mass, a planned Charlie Scott versus Manny Burgo bout was canceled.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
United States
Mom
Argentina
Yankees
Italy
U.S
Mexico
North Dartmouth
Mass
Charlie Scott
Manny Burgo
Dodgers Try Maury Wills At Third Sack
Dodgers shift Maury Wills to third base as manager Walt Alston seeks a fix for the strained hot corner. Wills, the NL MVP, joins a parade of trials including Tommy Davis, Don Zimmer, Daryl Spencer, Ken McMullen and Jim Gilliam. The move aims to strengthen defense while Wills rehabs an ankle injury from opening week.
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LOS Angeles
Maury Wills
Wills
Walt Alston
Tommy Davyis
Don Zimmer
Daryl Spencer
Ken McMullen
Jim Gillansis
Chicago
Isulat
Alston Gays Wills
Dodgers
San Francisco Giants
Philadelphia
Alston
Roorenson
Oxigers
Chateaugay Faces Jinx In Preakness Stakes
In Baltimore Chateaugay runs for 150000 dollars with Black-Eyed Susans wreath in the Preakness amid a sizable jinx. W. Galbreath's colt seeks a place in the triple crown, aiming to become only the fifth Kentucky Derby winner to win the Pimlico classic. Odds favor Derby or Preakness hopefuls as Never Bend and others loom.
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Vo Dot W. Galbreath
Cnishers
Whyners
Preakness Prep
Churchill Downs
Lemon Twist
Sky Wonder
Stags Fall 76 After Tough West End Life League Loss
Nacto edges Stags 76 as three home runs, ten hits, and lone extra-base hit boost Nacco. Ed Barnes, Taai, and Thompson homered for Nacco while Knight's double sparked the deciding rally. Saunders Coffman and Russell contribute for the Stags in a high scoring Monday game.
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Nacto
Stags
Lasers
Nacco
Ed Barnes
Dave Coff
Taai
Thompson
Knight
Prema Afl-Co
Fights Last Night
St Louis report lists Allan Thomas of Chicago stopping Sixto Rodriguez of St Anselmo during a nine round bout. Hollywood notes Thad Spencer of San Francisco knocked out Monroe Ratliff of Los Angeles in nine. Sydney dispatch reports Arthur Persiey of Red Cross La outpointed Gary Cowburn of Australia in twelve rounds.
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Nicholson
Los Angeles
Angels
MD Susowski
Chicago
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Allan ‘Thomas
Sixto Rodriguez
St. Anselmo
Calif
Hollywood
Thad Spencer
San Francisco
Monroe Ratliff
Sydney
Australia
Arthur
Persiey
Red Cross
Gary Cowburn
Australi
Youngsters Fishing Rodeo Set For Keedysville Saturday
The McClellan Rod and Gun Club sponsors a free youth fishing rodeo for Washington County youngsters up to 15. Registration at 7:30 a.m. at Geating Park. The Little Antietam Creek will be stocked with trout from Beaver Creek Hatchery. Prizes for biggest and most fish, plus free refreshments.
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McClellan Rod and Gun Club
Keedysville
Washington County
Ralph Taylor
McClellan Club
Geating Park
Itaalf
Antistam
Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commission
Beaver Creek
Charles Town Race Track Plans Extensive Improvements for Meet
Charles Town West Virginia May 14 racing at Charles Town Race Course will run daily through July 2 with 2 00 p m post times daylight saving. The track unveils a new air conditioned club house and fully air cooled grandstand plus a manicured, comfortable racing plant. The popular twin double wagering feature returns along with the daily double in races one and two. Trainers from Maryland and notable names such as Jim Arthur Raymond Arthur J Bowes Bond B Frank Christmas John Lenzini Jim Simpson Charlie White are expected. The Mt Lena Independent League baseball team plans drills Wednesday at 6 p m with a revamped backstretch for the 60 day meet.
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Maryland
West Virginia
Charlesif
Jim Arthur
Raymond Archur
J.bowes Bond
Frank Christmas
John Lenzini
Jin
Ambrose Cremen
Shiner
Henmerick
Moxtey
Harald
McCormick
Jeetchanon
Feher
Jeri
Shirley Payne
Joe Paoliloig
Cound Center
Aliquip- Tapold
Young
Bernie Pa
Anderson
Bobby Hale
Robert
Patsy Grant
Beneft
Mt. Lena
Thelihe Mt. Lena
Conocheague Club Elects New Officers
The Conocheague Sports Club held its May 16 election at the lab naming Dowlgag Saum as president Earl Hoover as vice president Lloyd Yetto t as secretary and Dick Guyton as treasurer. Hoover received thanks for five years of service and the club invites amateur shooters to the Washington County Championship Trapshooting event May 18 and 19 at Blackford's Ford with RB Taylor Jr directing. Spectators welcome and a Sunday chicken barbecue is planned.
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Lab
Dowglag Saum
Earl Hoover
Lloyd Yeltot
Dick Guyton
Smum
Washington County
Conocochrague Club
Blackford's Ford
Rb, Taylor, Jr
Maryland
Trapshooting Assn
Cnly
Local Pro Dick Mullen shoots 71 at Bethesda course
Dick Mullen of Hagerstown shoots a one over par 71 in the weekly Pro-Am at Bethesda Country Club, finishing second by one stroke to Charlie Bassier. Mullen cards 15 pars and two bogies on a wind swept track, with a best ball 68 with Sam Schwartzman.
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Hagerstown
Bethesda Country Club
Daily Mail
Fairfax
Va.) Country Club
Charlie Bassier
Indian Spring Country Club
Bethesda
Mullen
Bathesda
Jie
Jagerstown
Sam Schwartzman
Gerald Nye
Muleh
Schwartzman
Nye
Hub Linksmen Dominate Westminster In 18-0 Shutout
North High swept all matches in a TriState League off game at Fountain Head beating Westminster 18 to 0. Dave Hull earned medalist with 4, Dan Murray 74, Tommy Station 82. North improves to 7-5, faces South at Beaver Creek Friday. Results list several 3-0 wins for North players.
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North High
Westminster
Fountain Head
Ron Phillips
Crew
Owls
Dave Hull
Dan Murray
Tommy Station
North
Navy
South
Beaver Creek
Bob Downing
Don Murray
Les Carlson
Pat Murray
John Willis
Dave Danzer
Dale Freyiman
Jon Lloyd Pearson
Myron Dullerer
Bryon Walfe
Minor League Results From Coast League Schedule
Spokane 1 Tacoma 6 Dallas-Fort Worth 6 Denver 1 Oklahoma City 5 Salt Lake City 7 Portland 5 Only games scheduled.
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Associated Press
Spokane
Tacoma
Dallas-Fort Worth
Denver
Oklahoma City
Salt Lake City
Hawaii
Portland
Faulders Fires One-Hit Win For Pepsi Cola
Faulders pitched and batted Pepsi Cola to a dominant 180 victory over the Moose. He allowed one hit and struck out 14 of 18 outs while going 3 for 4 at the plate. Teammate Danny Sirbaugh went 3 for 3 as Will Dagenhart took the loss with 16 strikeouts.
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Pepsi Cola
Moose
Faulders
Saedes
Astery Mats
Danny Sirbaugh
Will Dagenhart
KS Nals
Civitan
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al Lopez
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