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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1951
Page
5
The Hagerstown Braves move to six pitchers after lefthander Don Wiederecht is placed on the inactive list with a sore shoulder. Ray Bortz remains sidelined with a bruised hand, while Gene Cruniing returns to form for Manager Joe Bowman as York visits for a Ladies Night.
Jimmy Carter, a relatively unknown 27 year old, dethroned defending champion Williams in the 14th round at Madison Square Garden to win the world lightweight title. He stopped Williams at 2 minutes 49 seconds after dominating with left hooks and rights. Carter vows a quicker rematch and a run at other challengers, while NBA officials weigh recognition amid controversy over Williams’ defenses.
Umpire in chief Ernie Wolfe of the Washington County League announces Sunday and Memorial Day assignments. Keedysville hosts Lapole and Paul Lightner. South End features B Downs and Snyder. Middleburg hosts Spigler and Haugh. Williamsport sees Lightner with Lushaugh. Memorial Day games assign Wolfe and Z Lightner at Gapland and Wil Williamsport.
Dorman's Dandies seek their tenth straight win tonight at Stadium as York White Roses visit league leading Hagerstown Braves in a three game series. Joe Bowman fielded York hopes for a spoiler role and possible Billy Stratton start while Handy Andy Rush eyes 10th straight for the Braves.
In a wild contest lasting over two hours, the Hub Tossers beat Frederick High 15 to 7 at Mel Curdy Field. Wolfe went 5 for 5 with two doubles and three RBIs, while Plank allowed eight hits and 18 strikeouts. The Hubs seized control with five runs in the sixth and a five-run seventh.
York at Hagerstown Balighbury at Wilmington Allentown at Lancaster tinrrisburg at Sunbury.
New York beat Philadelphia 7 to 6 while Chicago defeated Cleveland 14 to 4. Washington trounced Louis 81 to 2 in a high scoring lineup. Defeat 3 is noted but not explained.
Junior League standings show games today including Philadelphia vs New York with Martin scoring 20 and Raseht at 7 1. Washington plays Boston with Contreras and Taylor scoring. Cileara hosts Cleveland as Holcombe and Garela contribute. St Louis visits Detroit with Trout producing. Next week features Optimist vs Rotary and Herald Mail against Kiwanis, with Jaycons meeting Boys Club on Thursday.
Ez Charles and Joex Maxim begin tapering workouts for their heavyweight title bout at Chicago Stadium Wednesday night. Charles weighs 182 pounds, near his target, while Maxim weighs about 190. Both are in excellent condition as ring veterans back Maxim’s 5-2 underdog status and the pair prepare under expected TV and radio deals and prize splits.
Porthcawl Wales May 26 Dick Chapman risks a jittery display against Charlie Coe in a 36 hole British Amateur final. Chapman, 40, from Pinehurst North Carolina and Oyster Bay New York, seeks a first British title after rivals won in 1947 and 1949. Coe, 27 from Oklahoma City, survived a fatigued second round to reach the final, aiming to derail an American bid.
Top midget auto drivers from New York Norfolk Richmond and West Chester prepare for the May 30 program at Hagerstown Speedway six miles west of town. The open competition promises a $1000 purse across Ad-lap and two-lap features with heats and a consolation starting at 2 PM.
Paul Richards leads the Chicago White Sox toward respect as he steers a improving club to an eight game win streak. Rookie contributors from the farm system fuel the surge while veterans and timely hitting lift the Sox two games behind New York. Also noted are Lopat’s strong Yankee start, Stobbs’ fifth win, and several big games across the league as Donn Marrerva and Vic Wertz power Detroit and Detroit rivals clash in tense fashion.
The Myersville Independent baseball team seeks a game for May 30 and wants evening games. Contact Harry Keller Jr at Myersville by phone or mail. Phone at 12 o clock noon.
Hap's Team remains undefeated in the YMCA City Softball League after last night’s play. It defeated J Antietam Fire Company. key hittings came from Pakkey and Shrader with two hits apiece, while Ay sok took the loss. Sharrett's Associates edged Hagers Town Terrors 2-0 in a pitching duel, getting the decisive run on a fifth frame rally.
Williamsport and Hancock of the Washington County League clash tomorrow at 2 30 PM in Williamsport for the Rainporters home opener. Manager Porky Wine has Zimmerman slated to pitch for Williamsport as a large crowd is expected. Potomac River Boys are 1 1 while Upstatera have dropped two. Memorial Day brings Willan pair against Smuthahure at 10 AM and a postponed game, with an afternoon trip to Sugkatown.
In the International League Ottawa to Rochester results Rochester trounces Syracuse 4. The schedule lists Patfala Only games and scores including Chattanooga 8 Moable 1 and Birmingham 9 Athinta 4. New Orleans 4 Nashville 4 and South Atlantic League Montgomery 13 Ancusta 3 with Collumius 4 Macon 2 Colum 8 and Jacksonville 7 Charleston 6.
Independent Loop action this Sunday features Clear Spring leading the pennant chase as they face Antietam Redbirds on Jamison Field. St James Bluejays meet Chewsville, while Sandy Walk clashes for third with Ahiee in the Security on the Comet game. Keedville and Halfway, in a three way last place tie, meet on the Halfway diamond. All games start at 2:30 PM as announced by President Springer.
New York fighters James Carter and Charley Salas fought in a rough bout with losses and draws clear in the city. Arizona and California lightweights were also in action with mixed results in Phoenix Oakland and Los Angeles venues.
The Big Ten and Pacific Coast Conference won approval to keep the Rose Bowl in a regular rotation, allowing at least a two yearly appearance limit for teams in the continued series. The decision ends calls for freer access and maintains the traditional Pasadena classic through a five year pact. Sandy Hook dominated Antietam in a local independent league game, collecting 14 hits to win.
Funkstown Mauters travel to face the Boonsboro Yellowjackets in a marquee County League game on Sunday. Expected pitching matchup features Jacket ace Palkovitz against Funkstown’s starter. others include Keedysville and Smithsburg in separate tilts as teams chase midseason position. All games start at 2 30 p m with Hancock seeking its first win against Williamsport on the Williamsport diamond.
A fragmented list of NL batting and pitching leaders with names such as Abrams Brooklyn Snider and Robinson Brooklyn. It notes top hits runs and RBIs for players including Hodges and Spahn, alongside team marks and stolen bases across the circuit.
The Vlerald-Matl team of the Junior Baseball League opened its season by beating the Boys club 4 to 2 at Reservoir Park. Jane Ings led the winners with 19 steals in a seven run effort as Roeys Clo pitchers yielded walks and errors. William son, Rohrer, and Martin fanned many Herald-Mail players in a windy, error filled game.
Five years ago Den Hogan won the Western Open Golf title with a new record, while Frank Strenhan and Nek Chapman reached the Breitish Amateur final. Ten years past Billy Conn stopped Buddy Knox in Pittsburgh. Twenty years back the Yankees beat the Athletics 6-2 as Babe Ruth hit his seventh homer of the season.
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