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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1963
Page
7
Orioles spoil Hodges debut as Nationals pilot Gil Hodges, debuting with strong support, faces a rough first night but shows potential. Orioles triumph over the Nationals in Hodges first game.
Gil Hodges took over the Washington Senators after Claude Osteen was pulled in the third as Baltimore Orioles toppled the Senators 8-0. Roberts pitched a complete game shutout as the Orioles moved within a half game of the idle White Sox, while Hodges faced congressional scrutiny amid calls on foreign aid policy.
Cadets upset South High as Myers powered the visitors with a homer and a single driving in three runs. Keyser, Trout, Thomas, and Rhoderick added two hits each for the Cadets while Nelson Myers struck twice for two hits and led the Reds’ offense. South High offense rallied late but could not overcome the early deficit and dropped their second defeat in league play.
Cushwa enjoys a perfect day at the plate as Wichelbarger throws a six hitter in a game against the Red Men. Textiles face Red Men with key scoring in the sixth inning. Managers and parents to meet after the game as South returns to action hosting Clear Spring this afternoon.
District 12 routed Marlowe 20 in the Raritan League as star pitcher Jim Starfiper hurled a five hitter and struck out 14. Bloom and Hammond homered for District 12, while Ream and Nurser had three hits each. Usak led Marlowe with two hits. Usak Turpin and Dib also appeared for the opponents.
Bob Anderson spun a three hit performance as Potomac Tavern defeated Liong 12 to 4 in a Williame sort Community Softball League game. Mellott and Benedict led the offense with multiple hits including home runs and extra base hits, while Palmer Wygnd and Lomen added two safeties each.
Williamsport pounded Hancock 11 to 2 on Hancock’s home diamond in El Mule League action. Donne Hott pitched effectively, fanning nine as Williamsport surged with homers from Ardinger Turner and Hott. Hancock led 2-0 early before Williamsport answered in the second and pulled away with three runs in the fourth and two more in the fifth. The win tightens the Northern Division race, with playoff implications against Boonsboro if standings hold. Local action notes: North, South and St Maria squads are busy, including Fredrick Invitational golf, Emmitsburg games, and additional baseball matchups.
Standings for five teams appear with Sag X standings. Matchups listed include Los Angeles at San Francisco with Koufax and Marichal, New York at St Louis with Craig and Gibson, Pittsburgh at Milwaukee with Friend and Shahn, Philadelphia at Cincinnati with McLish and Purkey, and Houston at Chicago Route 1. Probable pitchers feature Baltimore at Cleveland, Chicago at Minnesota, Washington at New York Ford, Boston at Detroit, and Kansas City at Los Angeles with noted pitchers.
South High JV track team defeated Boonsboro in a close dual meet. South High led with seven firsts to Boonsboro’s six and posted a final score of 61 29 to 51 1 3, marking Boonsboro’s first Jayvee meet.
Larry Henry collected four hits including a three run homer in the first inning to spark Nacco to an 11-6 victory over the Bulls. John Rogers added two hits and Steve Brezler drove in two runs as Nacco built a 6-0 lead in the first two innings and weathered a Bulls rally. Bulls had 12 hits led by Donald Hollanger Phil Crawford and John Anthony. The Stags face HI-FI tonight.
Hartle's meets Powers Distribution Co in the Washington County Softball League at Reservoir Park tonight. The game starts at 6 30 p m with Elmer Funk pitching for Hartle's and Bill Basore likely to bat for Powers. A win could move the victor to second place in the standings.
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