Braves Lead Interstate League As Stars Rise In Batting
Hagerstown Braves dominate recent official averages through May 16 with four top ten hitters Billy Smith Ray Bortz Tommy Lind and Lou Tufano and two top pitchers Andy Bush and Bill Allen both 5 0. Tufano has 21 RBIs tied for lead with Lancaster Louis as of last Wednesday while Jim Solt arrives as catcher with two homers in his first two Braves games. Hagerstown leads by 14 ½ games as Sunbury aids the climb.
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Clear Spring Nine Defeats Watfordsburg for Eighth Victory
Clear Spring used three home runs to overpower Watfordsburg 8 to 1 for its eighth win and one defeat. Reed hit a two run homer, Myers and Reed added solo shots, Funkhouser pitched well with two hits. Next game against Simithehure set for Friday.
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Your Host Sought For Stud Purposes In California
Your Host a famed racehorse once feared to be destroyed after a fractured leg has recovered enough to be offered for stud next year. Owner William Goetz received £250,000 from Lloyds for the policy and the horse will be under George Stratton at Circle S Ranch. The horse earned $284,705 and 10 stakes in two years, though he will not race again. Also: 4-H softball results with Wilsons beating Clear Spring and other scores.
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Braves Averages and Practice News From Local Baseball Scene
The report lists league standings and player averages across eastern and western divisions with team names like Keedyaville and Smithsburg. It notes practice called by Manager Wick Hays and urges all players to attend, while highlighting recent standout performances by Moss of the Red Sox and Allie Reynolds of the Yankees in recent games.
League Leaders Facing Salisbury To Open Six Day Stand At Stadium
The Hagerstown Braves host Salisbury at Municipal Stadium to start a three game series as they lead the Interstate League by 145 games. Salisbury sits 13 games back with a 28 start record, while Jim Solt debuts for Hagerstown at catcher and Gerry Levinson seeks his fourth win.
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Braves Lead Four In Interstate League Batting Top Ten
The Hagerstown Braves place four players in the league's top ten batting leaders through May 16, excluding Wilmington at Hagerstown and Allentown at Harrisburg. Billy Smith Roy Bortz Tommy Lind and Lou Tufano are included in the Big 10 hitting list.
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McDermott Finds Control To Boost Bosox Pitching
In Boston manager Joe ONeill weighs bullpen options as McDermott gains control and wins against Detroit after beating Cleveland. McDermott, 22, has a 2-1 record with a 1.04 ERA through 0 innings, his fastball and curve drawing praise from catcher Lea Moss. ONeill relies on Marty Taylor for fireman duties, while McDermott may shift between starter and reliever to fit the staff.
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Big Ten Votes On Rose Bowl Outcome Likely
Chicago, May 23. Big Ten votes on Rose Bowl extension amid talks with the Coast Conference. Conference officials seek an every three years appearance by the same team, while the Pacific Coast is said to prefer an every other year plan. Minnesota Northwestern Wisconsin and Purdue oppose any extension.
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Nebraskas longtime sports editor dies in Lincolns hospital
May 23 Lincoln Neb. Charles Stimer Sherman longtime Nebraska sports editor known as Cy Sherman died in a Lincoln hospital after a career shaping Cornhuskers coverage. He steered Nebraska athletic reporting and helped popularize the Cornhuskers nickname across the state.
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Tuesday Results From International League Games
The Associated Press reports Tuesday results in the International League with Buffalo beating Rochester 7 to 8, Ottawa 1, Baltimore 2, Syracuse 7, Montreal a, and Springfield at Toronto postponed.
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Funkstown Massers Clash With Gapland In Postponed Playoff
Funkstown Massers host Gapland in a Washington County League playoff postponement on the Reonshoro diamond at Geelock. Gapland starts ace hurler McCutchen. Massers plan Charley Brown for the mound. A Friday practice at Roons shore diamond begins at Aran Joelock, all members urged to attend.
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Ez Charles Says Maxim Won’t Knock Him Out
Heavyweight champ Ez Charles says Joey Maxim cannot KO him in their Chicago title bout next Wednesday. Maxim vows knockout win and recalls Freddy Mills for the light heavyweight crown. manager Jack Kearns seeks three referees and two judges to ensure fair judging.
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South End Triumphs In Junior League Showdown
South End defeated the Optimists Club 6 to 4 in a Hagerstown Junior League game at City Park. Howard delivered the decisive hit in the seventh with two on and two out. Springer pitched well for South End, allowing six hits and striking out 12. Gallaher took the loss, surrendering Raven hits while fanning several South End batters.
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Fights Last Night by The Associated Press
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