Outlaw Canadian League moves shake Hagerstown roster
Catcher Bob Fitzgerald opts to finish the season in Nova Scotia with a Canadian League club instead of reporting to Raleigh. He could return to Hagerstown if the Braves need a catcher. The piece notes Braves' recent dominance over Wilmington and discusses other local baseball moves and quirks.
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International and regional baseball scores update
In the International League Toronto defeated Springfield 10 to 6 while Baltimore beat Ottawa 7 to 4 and Rochester 4 to 3 over Oxford. Montreal posted a 9 run win over Syracuse as Southern Association games feature Little Rock 3 Atlanta 3 and Nashville 12 Mobile 11. Central League shows Darton 9 Grand Rapids 2.
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Hap's Undefeated In City Softball Loop
Hap's took another win in the Y City Softball League defeating Leeds Arow Navy 15 to 1 to stay undefeated. Haverstown Terrors beat Security 9 to 7 marking Security's third loss. Sharrett Motors blanked Antietants 16 to 0 as Al Barnhart collected a triple double and single. Standings underway.
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Cardinals Top Yankees as Raschi Falls to 7 1
Vic Raschi allowed five hits and no runs in five innings but suffered a loss as St. Louis beat New York 2 to 1. Nippy Jones drove in three runs with a fifth inning double.
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Morris Frock Plans 12 District Games in Western Maryland
Morris Frock Post No. 42 junior baseball opens its 1951 season in the Western Maryland District with a 12 game schedule against six opponents including Brunswick and Thurmont. Under coach Herky Hinternier the team conducts workouts, seeks a coach and business manager, and schedules a home opener at Reservoir Park with players vying for spots ahead of the June 13 game versus Thurmont.
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Williams Finds Form as Red Sox Beat Tigers 9-7
Ted Williams broke a hitting slump with three of four, including his eighth homer, in Boston's 9-7 win over Detroit. Williams raised his average to .243 after a stretch of line drives and outs, with manager Steve ONeill expressing confidence and fans hoping Boston climbs toward the AL pennant race.
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Montreal Slugger Triumphs In Ring Night
Amanciated Press dispatch reports several boxing results: Montreal native Graziano KO’d Grace in New York, Turner stops Reatucky in Philadelphia, Harksdale draws Cowper in Baltimore Washington, Rohitson knocks out Marcel in New York Paris.
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Baseball season stats mixed with boxing night report
American League batting leaders include Fain of Philadelphia hitting .294 with 44 hits and 14 doubles. Mantle leads runs with 25, Robinson and Rosen drive in 27. Lopat tops pitchers with 7 1. Raschi also noted. In the National League Abrams of Brooklyn hits .431. Dark of New York scores 29 runs. Snider drives in 34. Robinson 46 hits. Boxing: Grai ang knocks out Greco in Montreal in a 10 round feature.
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Max Surkont Joins Braves Aiming For Pennant Run
Manager Billy Southworth lands pitcher Max Surkont to bolster the Boston Braves rotation alongside Warren Spahn Johnny Sain and Vern Bickford. Surkont, 28, has battled through minor leagues service time and a long road back but now joins a staff expected to contend in the pennant race. He won five games late in the 1959 season after joining from Sacramento.
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Braves Eye Seventh Straight Win In Wilmington Clash
Harperstown Braves chase a seventh straight victory tonight in Delaware against the Winnington Blue Rocks on the road trip finale. Manager Doravin’s squad seeks consistency as Salvatore, Hagerstown, and J. Hagerstown contribute timely hits and runs to extend the skidless streak.
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Kryhoski Battles For AL Batting Lead
Detroit’s Dick Kryhoski and Philadelphia’s Ferris Fain chase the American League batting crown as stats through Sunday place Kryhoski at about .403 and Fain at .293. Washington’s Gil Coan slid to .360 after leading last week.
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Shuffleboard Banquet Set by Washington County League
The Washington County Shuffleboard League will hold its annual banquet tomorrow night at a local venue near Williamsport beginning at 7 0. The highlight will be the presentation of the league championship trophy to Jimmy Ray's Shufflers, the champions of the 90 1 season. An invitation was sent to all participants for the event.
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Cal Abrams Tops NL Hitters With .431 Average
New York May 22 Cal Abrams surged to the top of the National League batting race after a six hit performance in a Sunday doubleheader at Cincinnati. Abrams moved ahead of teammate Jackie Robinson as Brooklyn's left fielder leads the league in hitting with a .431 average.
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