Braves face York series with two new arrivals
Two new Braves players aim to join uniform for the weekend series with York White Roses at the Stadium. Pirrello from Hartford Eastern League may debut tonight or tomorrow infield. Platt from Elon College flies in around 4 pm. Giggie laboring after five errors doomed a 3-2 loss. Noske had four miscues as Hagerstown’s infield fell short.
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Hartford
Hagerstown
John Platt
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North Carolina
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Giggie
John Noske
Jack Larson
Jack
Milwaukee
Brewers
South Potomac Junior High
York
South Potomac Band
Interlake League Scores and Weekend Schedule
Salisbury defeated Hagerstown 3 to 2 while Harrisburg topped Lancaster 7 to 6 and York beat Wilmington 2 to 1. Sunbury routed Allentown 15 to 0 with two games remaining on Sunday featuring Harrisburg at Sunbury, Salisbury at Wilmington, York at Hagerstown and Allentown at Lancaster.
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Lancaster
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Sesees
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National League results and upcoming games
Yesterday New York beat Boston 4 to 2 Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 1 to 1 Brooklyn won 5 to 1 over Philadelphia Pittsburgh topped Chicago 6 to 5 Today schedule lists Boston at New York Wilson or Lanter or Hearn to start other games Brooklyn at Philadelphia Lees vs Meyer Chicago at Pittsburgh Minner vs Kline St Louis at Cincinnati Mizell or Yuhag against Perkowski.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago
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Ve Hearn
Lanter
Lees
Meyer
Minner
Cubans Spur Washington Club The Senators’ Cuban Talent
New York report May 24 notes how Bucky Harris has benefited from strong pitching by Conrad Marrero and Julio Mareno and credits Griff and scout Joe Cambria for early Cuban signings. The piece recalls the 1930s Cuban influx that built Washington’s strength and links recent Cuban progress to American rookies playing in Cuba during 1947 48 winter sessions.
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Bucky Harris
Conrad Marrero
Julio Mareno
Washington Senators
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Iago
Clark Griffith
Senators
Joe Cambria
Griff
Harris
Orlando
Fla
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Griffith
Gry
Washington
Olympic Hopefuls In Baltimore Meet Olympic Trials Draw
Olympic hopefuls gather at Morgan Stadium in Baltimore for a multi-event trial weekend. Notables include Rhoden and Wilt competing in the 400 and sprints, while Adcock is sidelined with a knee injury. Morgan State hosts promising athletes from Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, and New York in a field aiming for world event slots.
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Chicago
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Gorton
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Seton HT
Amye
Hall
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Larson
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Art Bragg
Brown
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Joe Waves
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John Platt Joins Hagerstown Braves With Strong College Record
The Hagerstown Braves acquired outfielder John Platt, a 22-year-old Army veteran from Elon College, and sold infielder Frank Santora to Salisbury. Platt, a switch hitter from Kokomo, Ind., is expected to debut in tonight’s game against the York White Roses as manager Dorman weighs where he fits in the Braves outfield.
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John Platt
Braves
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Salisbury Reas
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Hagerstown
Platt
Gi! English
Boston
English
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Buck Riddle
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York White Roses
Dorman
York
Hefty Hitter Ed Mathews Praised by Appraisers
Appraisers call 20 year old Ed Mathews the greatest power hitter in Boston Braves history. The six foot one inch third baseman hit seven homers in the first 24 games.
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Ed Mathews
Boston Braves
Independent League Hurlers Set for Sunday Clash on Antietam Field
Independent Loop followers anticipate a Sunday meeting between Sandy Hook and Cement City on the Antietam diamond. Connie Hemphill of the Cement makers and Grimm of Sandy Hook headline the moundsmen as Underdog Keedysville seeks first win, St James and Antietam Red clash atop the standings, with several other afternoon games including Clear Spring and Half Way.
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Hemphill
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Down County
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Chenaville
Halfway
Clear Spring
Springer Clicuts
New York at Boston Rasch and Others in Night Baseball Matches
New York faces Boston Rasch 43 to 2 with Kinder at 2-2 while Philadelphia meets Washington Kollner 3-3 and Shea 3-0. Cleveland plays St Louis with Feller 3-3 and Priletten 4-2. Detroit meets Chicago Houtteman 3-5 against Dobson 5-2 in late games.
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Kinder
Philadelphia
Washington
Kollner
Shea
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St. Louis
Feller
Priletten
Detroit
Chicago
Houtteman
Dobson
Safeway to Drill in Pony League Practice Today
Safeway team of the Pony Baseball League will hold a 4 30 afternoon workout on the Pony League Field. A squad of 26 players has been named for the Safeway team and all players are urged to attend the practice.
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Pony Haseball League
Pony League
Don't Stride Far Kiner By FRANK ECK AP Novafeatures Sports
Ralph Kiner, Pirates left fielder and six time All Star, is near a 43 home run season average while hitting over .300 in recent years. The Santa Rita, New Mexico native and Nancy Chaffee husband shares tips on stance, timing, and hitting to balance power with contact.
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Novafeatures Sports
New York
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirate
Niner
Santa Rita
N. M
Nancy Chaffee
County League Has Two Big Sunday Showdowns
Washington County league action centers on two key games this Sunday. Gapland (1-1) visits Hagerstown (1-0) at City Park as Funkstown (2-0) travels to Boonsboro (2-1). Major games draw large crowds. kickoffs set for 2:30 p.m. with managers Barnhart and Bowers undecided on starting pitchers. Smithsburg (3-0) aims to top Keedysville, while Williamsport seeks a win over Middleburg Fliers.
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Hagerstown
Funkstown
Boonsboro
Middleburg
Barnhart
Doug Bowers
Aggregation
Sporting
Hagerstmyn
Kenny Ridenour
Pony Express
Sharpsburg
Smithsburg
Keedysville
Williamsport
Pimlico Ordered To Produce Plan For Improvements
The Maryland State Racing Commission ordered Pimlico operators to submit their rebuilding plan with a $1,000,000 program. Milton Reckord, president of the Maryland Jockey Club, appeared before the panel and a closed session was granted. Plans include rezoning a 21 acre tract east of Old Pimlico Road to move the stables behind the grandstand. Drawings of proposed rebuilding were publicly displayed last year.
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Maryland State Racing Commission
Pimlico Race Track
Milton A. Reckard
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Reckord
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Frank Small, Jr
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Old Pimlico Road
Vist Lin
Pimlico
Campanella Powers Dodgers Past Phillies in 3-1 Win
Roy Campanella, back after a bruised hand, hit a 100th career homer and a grand slam as Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 3-1 to extend their lead. The victory, part of a seven-game Dodgers run, followed St. Louis and Cincinnati wins and came as All-Star week continued in the league.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Roy Campanella
Shane
Campanella
Dutch Hiller
Cincinnati
Karl Drews
Philadelphia
Hiller
Drews
Phils
Brooklyn
Dodgers
New York
Sal Maglin
Giant
Boston Braves
Giants
al Dark
Ken Raffensberger
Wally Post
Roy McMillan
St. Louis
Red Hinds
Post
McMillan
Harry Brecheen
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Gus Bell
Johnny Merson
Fights Last Night and Little League Clash
Johnny Bratton outpointed Del Flanagan in New York and Charles Sales defeated Charles Sawyer in Phoenix. In Maryland Motors vs Antos at Hager Field in National Division, Kenney Ridenour Jr pitches for Maryland Motors with Lao Kaiss behind the plate while Jarl Munson hurls for Autog with Jackie Ditto catching. the game was rained out Monday night.
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Chicago
del Flanagan
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Ariz
Charles Sales
Charles Sawyer
Los Angeles
Maryland Motors
Hager Field
Kenney Ridenour, Jr
Lao Kaiss
Jarl Munson
Jackie Ditto
Police and Goodwill Win Little League Games at Local Fields
The Police beat Elkis 9-3 in American Division at Hager Field. Goodwill edged Brandt 3-2 at Staley Field. Nigh doubled home Poffenberger to spark Goodwill, while Roland doubled to drive in the winning run for Brandt.
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Hager Field
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Brandt
Staley Field
Nigh
Poffenberger
Roland
Bailey
Polka
Elks
Snyder
Laird Elks
Campanella Hits Two Homers in Dodgers 5 1 Victory
Dodgers batter Roy Campanella cracked two home runs, one with bases loaded, driving in all Brooklyn runs in a 5 1 win over Philadelphia. Giants pitcher Sal Maglie earned his eighth win as New York beat Heaton 53. Boonsboro American Legion junior team holds 1 pm practice at Boonsboro Park diamond seeking pitchers and players for upcoming season. manager to name squad tomorrow.
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Warren Hacker
Cleveland Indians
Browns
St. Louis
Detroit Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Mike Garcia
Bob Lemon
Cleveland
Lemon
Indians
Ned Garver
al Rosen
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Saul Rogovin
Loug Kretlow
Chicago
Johnny Lipon
Ayl Tne
Real
Roy Campanella
Dodgers
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Philadelphia
Sal Maglie
Giants
New York
Heaton
Boonsboro American Legion
Boonsboro Park
Pitchora
Irvin to know fate on Monday in Giants comeback
Giants outfielder Monte Irvin, out since his ankle fracture on April 2 in Denver, will learn next Monday if the bone has set properly after the cast comes off. He reports feeling great and plans to rehab by dieting and moving the ankle, hopeful to join the team by mid season.
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Monte ‘Irvin
New York Giant
Irvin
Giants
Braves
National League
Denver
York Roses Set To Visit Hagerstown For Weekend Series
The York White Roses visit Hagerstown for a weekend series at Municipal Stadium, first season appearance. Twilight game starts 7 p.m. tonight with Lou Swan to pitch. Sunday game at 2 p.m. with Jack Larson on the mound. York, a St Louis Browns farm club, sits 12 11 and four games out of first.
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York
Gerson
Municipal Stadium
Dorman
Lou Swan
Jack Larson
Braves
St. Louis Browns
Ted
Jim Crandall
White Roses
Hagerstown
Raima
Salisbury
Boh Yie
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Jordan
Jaderlund
Christian
Olean
Nee
Noske
Smith
Glave
Watts
Reds
Westfall
Giggle
Brown
Blake
Sharp
Freund
Pony Express Manager Schedules Practice in Pony League Park
Pony League team manager Wachter calls a practice session for the Pony Express today in Pony League Park from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Uniforms will be issued. colors announced as white with green trimming. Rainy weather has restricted practice opportunities.
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Wachter
Pony Express
Pony League
Boonsboro High Beats Hancock in Tight Baseball Tilt
Boonsboro High defeated Hancock 4 1 in a wine net field game. Dick Forrest pitched hitless ball until the sixth inning while McCusker singled. Kerns doubled for Hancock in the seventh and Crouse drove him home with a single. Hancock 4 Boonsboro 1. Titans and Forrest, Clingan, Littis noted in box.
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Hancock
Dick Forrest
Hanecock Boys
McCusker
Kerns
Crouse
Littis Forrest
Clingan
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