Solt's Circus Catch Charms Hagerstown Braves Fans
Jim Solt, the Braves new catcher from Charleston, S C, has sparked a winning streak since May 20. He hits .417 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 24 at bats. His lively play and rumor of future majors keep fans buzzing as he thrives in Hagerstown.
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Hartford
Fights and Dodgers News Mix From Early Baseball Night
Fights last night feature a jumble of names and places across cities including Milwaukee Detroit New York and Brooklyn with several boxers scoring decisions. In baseball news, the Dodgers call up Dick Williams from the Fort Worth farm after his army discharge delays and a potential roster shakeup looms as the army issue clears.
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Badker
County League Full Holiday Schedule Set Across County
The Washington County League reveals a Memorial Day slate with six games on multiple diamonds. Williamsport hosts Smithsburg at 10 am, Williamsport vs Funkstown at 3 pm, Smithsburg vs South End at 3 pm, Keedysville hosts Middlebury Fliers at 2:20 pm, Boonsboro Vellowjackers visit Gapland, and Sharpsburg Rinebirds host Hancock in Battlefell area as teams chase early season wins.
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Boonsboro Vellowjackers
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Battlefell
Sharpsburg
Hancock
Braves In York for Memorial Day Double Header
The Hagerstown Braves, Interstate League leaders with an 11 game win streak, travel to York for a Memorial Day three game set with the White Roses. A single game tonight and a double header tomorrow start at 2 p.m. Charley Miller to start tonight. Gerry Levinson and Bill Atken expected for Wednesday. Braves return home Thursday for two games with the Harrisburg Senators.
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Holiday Card In Independent Loop
The Independent loop action heats up as Clear Spring and St. James fight for top honors while St. James meets Sandy Hook on the Atters diamond. Sandy Hook has shown improvement. Clear Spring hosts Halfway, who has one win in four starts. Security should win against Chewsville. Antietam Redbirds visit Keedysville as 10:30 games begin.
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Chisox Steady Pitching Shocks After Rogovin Surprise Hire
Chicago fans questioned Paul Richards trade of Bobi Cain for Saul Rogovin. Rogovin hurled a two hitter against the St Louis Browns to spark a pennant chase as Chicago moved atop the AL standings. He walked eight but battled through, with Richards confident the big righty will grow from the experience as Sox twirlers push toward better results. Lefty Bill Pierce and Ken Holcombe pace complete games as the staff steadies.
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Williamsport Club Plays Morning and Afternoon Games
Williamsport hosts Saithsburg in a postponed morning game at 10 o clock and then faces Funkstown in the afternoon at Boonsboro. Tomimny Cline likely to start the morning contest, with the afternoon starter still unsettled after game one.
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Indy 500 Field Brings Fastest Qualifying Pace in History
Indy 500 set for tomorrow at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a record-fast field. Watt Faulkner led 136.872 mph in 10 mile trials while Bill Mackey posted 181472. Favorites include Chet Miller Duke Nalon and Johenny Parsons with Mauri Rose also strong. Race prize pool tops $200000 and winner could gain about $40000 amid danger and high costs.
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Thay Foulkner
Charlton Tops Braves in Softball League Standings Rise
Charlton led the VY Canty softball league with a double win over St. Mark's Liang to improve to 7-1 on the season, placing them one and a half games ahead of the Dargan Aces. The Braves won 7-? and 6-? while Dargan split with Mt. Lena 14-9 and 4-9. Fairview and Harrystown split their pair with Fairview taking the opener 6-? and losing the second 4-1.
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Cal Abrams Keeps NL Batting Pace Amid Growth in Averages
Cal Abrams of Brooklyn bolstered the National League lead with a .451 average through Sunday. The Dodgers left fielder added seven hits in 13 at bats for the week, boosting his pace and placing among top NL hitters. Wilmington Handicap opens Delaware Park race meet with 10,000 added event. Tea Maker leads weight for eight-year-old geldings in the all furlong Wilmington. Jockey Hadde Arcaro rides.
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Baseball Standings: Batting and Pitching Leaders by League
National League leaders include Abrams Brooklyn hitting .452 with 36 runs and 58 hits by Robinson. Hodges leads runs and Mussual and Baumbottz headline triples. Boston and Philadelphia show top batting with DiMacio and Williams driving RBIs. Lopat and Roe pace pitching with 80 decisions and 43 strikeouts.
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Fast Field Set For Midget Auto Races At Hagerstown Speedway
Tomorrow at the Route 40 track the midget car program offers a $1000 purse with time trials at 2 PM. Leading drivers from TD nations are entered including Al Keriman Jimmy Keegan Dour Bailey and Shorty Bowers. The event features a long Allap race and several qualifying runs with a consolation showing.
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Red Sox Moving In High Gear
Red Sox revival continues with a string of wins and strong pitching from Maury McDermott Chuck Stollis Mel Parnell and Willard Nixon. ONeill reshapes bullpen to maximize young arms while Williams and the infield adjust to a shifted defense. Yankees remain the main target as Fenway clashes hinge on steady offense. Wingate earns Washington Touchdown Club Athlete of the Week for Maryland. Softball game Hap's vs Terrors called off due to weather with Hap's preparing for Friday night action.
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Little League Opens National Division Tonight at Jager Field
The National Division debuts tonight as the Fagles and Youre Mes's Tub face off at Jager Field. Turner and Carter form the battery for the Young Men's lal while Wolf and Niles work for the Baghes. Umpires Charles Synder and Rod Fisher will call the game.
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