Owls Rally in Big Night as Rocks Tie and Win
In a high scoring Wilmington at Hagerstown game last night the Owls and Blue Rocks traded leads over seven innings. Key moments included Rothman, Nowak and Mierkowicz doubles and Brett on the mound for the Owls. The Rocks built a late edge but the Owls surged to score four in the eighth and take another lead before the final tallies.
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Armstrong Wins Narrow Decision in Boston Bout
Henry Armstrong, 143, former world boxing champion, edged Ralph Zanek 144% of Providence in a close feature fight at Boston Garden before a crowd of unknown size.
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Ike Williams Triumphs Over Sniper White In 26 Round Bout
Ike Williams secured a decision over Sniper White in a 26 round lightweight bout at Conn Hall last night. Judges favored the Trenton fighter after a hard fought contest.
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Former Court Captain Killed in Plane Crash
Norfolk May 17 Lt Robert F Richmond former University of Illinois basketball captain in 1941 was killed in a plane crash yesterday the Suh Naval District announced. He earned AP All Big Ten honors and was named most valuable player by teammates.
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Interstate League Openers Set for Tomorrow
Tomorrow schedule features Wilmington at Hagerstown, Lancaster at York, and Trenton at Allentown. Local fans plan to attend as teams begin league play with cross town and interstate matchups shaping early standings.
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National League Yesterday's Results and Today Schedule
Baseball results show Boston defeated Cincinnati 1 0 as Chicago beat Brooklyn 7 6 and Philadelphia edged St. Louis 6 4. Rain halted New York Pittsburgh games. Today Brooklyn visits Pittsburgh and New York goes to Chicago with Philadelphia at Cincinnati and Boston at St Louis. Tomorrow Chicago 10 New York 4 St Louis 7 Boston 3 Philadelphia 4 Detroit 3 Washington 3 Cleveland 2. Chicago at New York and St Louis at Boston. Detroit at Philadelphia. Cleveland at Washington.
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Long Shots Thrill Fans at Charles Town Race Day
Charles Town May 17 Five year old mare D Esprit trained by W Morrow Stables won the sixth race covering 1:16 3/5 on the Charles Town course. She beat Sandy Trails by a length and a quarter with Red Rosette third. Willie Daugherty rode the favorite before about 4008 fans yielding $2.80 for $2. The Daily Double paid $670.60 with Hegemon and Lady Jaffa taking earlier wins.
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Boundary Water Share Facts Between U S And Canada
A large portion of the 4,000 mile boundary between the United States and Canada runs through waters, with roughly three quarters of the line defined by waterways. This highlights the role of maritime segments in cross border boundaries and governance.
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Musial and Litwhiler Enter Navy Call of Duty
St Louis star outfielder Stan Musial passed pre Induction physical and will report to service after three weeks with the Cardinals. Danny Litwhiler also awaits call, leaving the club short handed in the outfield and prompting roster shifts as wartime drafts press. Pitcher Gumbert joins Army while Walker Cooper and Martin Marion receive limited service classifications. Fal lon is rejected as the Cardinals adjust to roster losses.
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Redlegs Blanked By Boston Braves
Cincinnati May 16 Boston's Braves shut out the Reds 1 to 0 in the fourth game to split the series. Nate Andrews pitched six hits allowed for Boston while Reds hitters managed three singles in the ninth before Al Javery finished. Charley Workman Clyde Klutiz contributed the runs with a second inning single and a sac fly.
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York Is Winner Over Lancaster In Extra Innings
York White Roses beat Lancaster Red Roses 8 to 7 in 10 innings after trailing 6 to 0. Don Schmidt drove in the deciding run with two out in the tenth as Amato and Marsh each had three hits for the winners.
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Major League Leaders American League Batting and Pitching
The AP lists leaders: batting Tucker Chicago 403 runs Stephens St. Louis 17 RBIs Stephens 20. Hall Philadelphia 32 hits. Cullenbine Cleveland Doerr Boston 8 doubles. Gutteridge Lindell Moses 3 triples. Spence Hayes 6 home runs. Gutteridge 7 steals. Maltzberger Chicago 0–0. In the National League alongside: Walker Brooklyn .424 batting. Bordagaray Brooklyn 21 runs. Walker 39 hits. Schultz Brooklyn 25 RBIs. Holmes Boston 16 doubles. Barrett Pittsburgh 6 triples. Schultz Litwhiler 4 HR. Macon Boston 6 steals. Lanter St. Louis 6–0 pitching.
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High Nine Loser To Middletown High Nine Loser To Middletown
Hagerstown High fell to Middletown by 7 to 5 after a first inning flurry. Four runs for Hagerstown in the first gave way to a six run Middletown response in the same frame. Hodges Keller led Middletown’s attack. McNamee Artz and Chambers had two hits for Hagerstown.
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Baseball's Big Six leaders in batting and stats
A compact summary lists three top players from each league: Walker and Dolgrs with 39 hits in 92 at bats and a .424? mark, Tucker 24 runs on 62 at bats with 25 hits and a .403 average, Swift 20 hits in 55 at bats for a .264. Wint'b and Litwhiler also noted with 30 and 31 hits depending on line, plus 3 other figures. Hall appears with 9 runs and a .352 average in 91 at bats.
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See Boom In Trapshooting See Boom In Trapshooting
New York May 17 The leaders of skeet and trapshooting foresee a postwar boom as veterans and civilians take up clay target competitions. Henry E Ablin of Boston head of the National Skeet Shooting Association and Ray B Loring of Vandalia Ohio manager of the Amateur Trapshooting Association predict increased participation after wartime ammo shortages and the Grand American handicap will continue on a reduced bring your own shells basis at Vandalia August 23 24 and 25. The three day event will shrink from eight to three days as shooters from the United States and abroad return. Loring notes service men intend to resume shooting and have written in about future tournaments with rising attendance expected.
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Stars Shine In Baseball Actions Across League
Yesterday's box scores spotlight Bill Nicholson delivering a two run homer and three RBIs for the Cubs against Brooklyn, and Nate Andrews earning a six hit shutout for the Braves with late help from Al Javery. Thurman Tucker added four hits as the White Sox cooled Hank BoTony's streak, while JoJo White sparked Philadelphia with a two on, two out hit in the tenth. George Caster limited Boston to two hits in four innings before a pinch hitter changed the ninth, and Ron Northey belted his fourth homer as Philadelphia led St Louis in an unfinished clash. Mickey Haefner earned his third win by holding Cleveland to six singles and striking out three. Cork plugs and other parts are noted for Army and Navy equipment.
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Lanier’s Six Run Start Delayed by Unfinished Game
In 1944, Max Lanier’s five game win streak remains intact as his team’s game against Philadelphia was halted after seven innings with a 6-4 score, to be completed in June in St. Louis. Hank Borowy extended his in game string, Thurman Tucker boosted his average, and Jojo White delivered a 4-3 win for Philadelphia’s Athletics. The day featured a mix of early offense and late inning drama across the league.
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