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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1952
Page
15
Pony Baseball League prep at Hagerstown High School field as Safeway team holds practice at 6 130 o'clock. Event marks Hoek workout before Jagopsner meet Tuesday. Footed field delays opera, Jefferson Streak extends.
In last night action Harrisburg defeated Hagerstown 6 to 3 and Lancaster beat Salisbury 7 to 6 while Wilmington won 3 1 at Allentown. York and Sunbury were not scheduled. Tonight Tallcaster visits Allentown Sunry hosts Harrisburg Wilmington goes to Salisbury Hagerstown plays York.
Yesterday Detroit A beat Cleveland 2 to 1 while Bt Lewis lost 3 to 1 and Chicago won. Today Cleveland visits Detroit with Feller facing Hontzenman and other AL matchups including Washington at Reston and Philadelphia at New York with notable pitchers Kellner and Rasehi.
The National League slate lists New York at Philadelphia with Ben 3 1 and Drews 18, Roston at Brooklyn with surkout 2 and Van Quvk 3 2, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh featuring Perkowski 4 1 against LaPalme 0 0, and Muneger 0 1. Only games scheduled.
Giants hitters Ryrone Associated Brean Barting Don Mueller homer and two doubles spark New York's seventh straight win. Pitcher Jim Hearn returns strong in four-hit effort as the Giants topple Brooklyn 6-2 and complete the sweep of a three-game pine series.
Drivers and riders gather at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Memorial Day 500 mile race weekend. The field aims to challenge Lee Wallard’s 1951 speed record of 126.244 mph though weather and engine wear may limit performance. European and American contenders including Alberto Ascari and Freddy Agabashian prepare new machines with durable engines and gear changes to contend.
Prestwick Scotland May 29 U S golfer Hig Jin Meflate of Philadelphia began his British amateur bid by facing Minty Miller in a wind swept 6421 yard layout. He has already eliminated three Americans including Ted Bassett of New York in prior rounds and must conquer strong winds and giant opponents in his quest.
Brooklyn May 29 Willie Mays faces military service after last game with the New York Giants. Leo Durocher and teammates lauded Mays as a future Hall of Famer, comparing him to Joe DiMaggio and discussing his all around brilliance and arm. Hank Thompson and Chuck Diering to split center field duties while Mays is away.
Memphis in May reports a swap involving catcher Don Griffin and a young RAS star from Memphis. The deal links City teams with prospects and two unnamed executives, reflecting ongoing Western League trade activity.
New York May 29 Sam Snead is pegged as favorite to win the United States Open at Northwood Club Dallas starting June 12, with critics citing past near misses and mental pressure. Noted rivals Ben Hogan Lew Worsham and Ben Hogan loom, while Snead recalls Worsham’s 1947 playoff miscue and seeks to break his Open absence with steady play and focus.
Baseball news notes show Flora Wehmeier of the Cincinnati Reds leads majors with 12 home runs allowed this season. Other leaders include Marty Marion and Bob Feller with five, while Mike Garcia of Cleveland has yet to allow a home run in 79 innings.
Hast Bank opened defense of the West Virginia high school baseball title as Martinsburg defeated Parkersburg in the opening first round of the state tournament.
The Fountain Head Clubs hosts a Memorial Day mixed doubles tennis event open to all. Entrants bring a gift up to fifty cents wrapped to conceal its value, partners are drawn, and play runs in 19 minute rounds then 10 minute resumption with partners changing. Prizes go to top gift totals, all players win, gifts unknown until opened. Roy Lessard chairs the event, emphasizing social tennis over competition.
St James closes season by defeating Sidwell Friends 4 to 0 to share the league title with St Albans. Saints finish 3-1 in conference play, with Schenkel earning the win on the mound and 61 batters fanned for the season.
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