Dempsey Bets Against Walcott In Philadelphia Bout
Boxing fans doubt Walcott will beat Ezzard Charles in a 15 round heavyweight title fight at Municipal Stadium Philadelphia. Charles favored at 5 to 12, gate around 175000, TV rights split 30 30, with Rocky Marciano and Harry Matthews looming as potential rewards for the winner.
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Jersey Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charles
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Harry Matthews
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Schmeling
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Forbes Field
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Charles Camp
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Detroit
Pittsburgh
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Braves Hit York Series After First-Place Narrowing Lead
The Hagerstown Braves travel to York for a three game set against the White Roses after their lead fell to a half game. Tonight’s single game at 7 30 features Gerry Levinson on the mound with Jack Larson and Andy Bush likely in the Memorial Day twin bill.
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Dorman
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Hagerstown
Jack Larson
Andy Bush
Harrisburg
Joe Kratzer
Huck Etchison
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Jos Tuninelli
Etchison
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Henry
Harrinbure
Berresford
Ford Jordan
Hapless Pirates Pace Toward Modern Record Loss
The Pittsburgh club ranked 7-32 and 21.5 games back as they race to a dubious modern major league mark 1/4 into the season. Kenny Raffensberger earned his sixth win for Cincinnati as Bobby Adams and Roy McMillan hit homers to power a 5-2 victory. Willie Mays headed to Army duty as Giants beat Dodgers 6-2. The Cubs beat the Cardinals 7-2 and Detroit topped Cleveland 6-2 as Satchel Paige saved St Louis.
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Bobby Cain
St. Louis
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Funkstown Club Cancels Memorial Day Baseball Game
The Washington County Baseball League reduces to three games as Funkstown and Punkstown Magerstown cancel their Boonsboro diamond clash by mutual agreement. The postponement reflects holiday work by many players, shifting attention to Boonsboro vs Smithsburg and other county matchups.
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Antietam Redbirds Open Memorial Day With Keedysville
Antietam Redbirds seek a fifth straight Independence League win as they travel to Keedysville for a 10 o clock game. Keedysville aims for first victory after two contests while other league pairings include Chewsville, Clear Spring, St James, Halfway and Sandy Hook in a packed holiday schedule.
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City Park
Independent League
Two National Division Games Set for Hagerstown League Night
Tonight in the Hagerstown Litnie League Maryland Motors faces the Autos at Hale Field and Panghorn takes on the Eagles at Staley Field both games starting at 6 20 Pat Boyer will pitch for Maryland Motors with Lee Kaiss catching Carl Munson and Jack Ditto start for the Autos Slip Zaccaria and Gary Thomas play for Pangborn while Junior Wilhide pitches for the Eagles and Huck Kiracofe handles receivers action begins at 6 20 at each field
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Haler Field
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Eagles
Staley Field
Pat Boyer
Lee Kaiss
Carl Munson
Jack Ditto
Slip Zaccaria
Gary Thomas
Pangborn
Junior Wilhide
Huck Kiracofe
Police Win Again In Little League Clash At Hager Field
The Police beat Brandt 2 to 1 at Hager Field to sweep three straight in Little League play and seize first place in the American Division. Gossard earned his second win fanning 11 as Brandt’s Rowland fanned 1 and Rave walked.
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Brandis Desvee
Ron Wall
Nuasear
Elks Open Season with 10–9 Victory Over Goodwill
The Elka earned their first win of the Little League season by beating Goodwill 10 to 9 at Staley Field. A late rally by Goodwill fell one run short as Porterfield led the抵 circuit for Goodwill and Teard homered for the Elka with a double and a triple driving in runs.
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Howera
Rei ‘Bintey
Jady Wade
Poffenberger
Weaver
Down Memory Lane: Dodgers Philllies Hulls and Golf Past Records
A garbled recap of past sports moments and records. Mentions the Brooklyn Dodgers beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4 2 with Carl Furillo homer. Notes golfers Marvin Ward Wide Turnega Dick Chapman in a qualifying round.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia Philllies
Carl Furillo
Marvoin Ward
Wide Turnega
Dick Chapman
New York
Juan Carola
Aabala
Argentina
Notable Absences Mark Team Photo Session
Mayes Walter Berger Rollin Powell Ed Barr Jim Gossard Stanley Anderson and others were absent for the team picture. Coaches Paul McNeal Jack Stonebraker and outfielder Aarold Shoemaker also did not attend alongside manager LeRoy Motz and Emory Wolfe.
Dave Kahn To Hurl Opener In 1952 Legion Game
Righthander Dave Kahn of the Hagerstown High area will start for the local American Legion junior nine tomorrow afternoon at Municipal Stadium. Morris Frock opens its 1952 season against Cissel Saxon, Silver Spring, in an exhibition set for 2 30 p.m. Memorial Day. Silver Spring begins its 16th Legion season as a top junior squad, with most players from Montgomery Blair High. LeRoy Metz leads Morris Frock, aided by several Haverstown High players, in a hopeful drive for a state title.
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Rubin
Silver Spring
Gapland Juniors to Host Exhibition With Hagerstown Yankees
This evening at 6 30 on Gapland diamond the Galland Juniors face the Hagerstown Yankees Pony League team in an exhibition. It will be Gapland’s first game of the season and will give every player a chance to try out.
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Dave Cole Fans Meet Tonight in Williamsport
Area baseball fans attend a public meeting in Williamsport to plan Dave Cole's Homecoming Night at the local Stadium on July 9 when the Boston Beavers visit to play the Hagerstown Braves. The event seeks volunteers and coordination for the celebration.
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Dave Cole
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Boston
Hairston to Face Dauthilie in One Round Bout in France
New York reports Gene Hairston will fight French middleweight Laurent Dauthilie in a one round bout at Pals de Sports in France on June 1. Lew Burstog of the European representative of the International Boxing Club announced the match today.
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Gene Hairston
Laurent Dauthilie
Pals de Sports
France
Lew Burstog
Snead Favored In Western Open at Westwood
St Louis May 29 The 49th Western Open at Westwood Country Club opens with Sam Snead favored amid a 121-player field. The $15 000 four day meet awards top prize as pros amateurs and galleries anticipate a tough 6416 yard par tourney with a potential winning score around 278. Ralph Guidahl and Snead hold Western titles with Snead aiming for another record run.
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Sam
Snead
Teaurna Iment
Westwood Country Club
Westwood
Ralph Guidahl
St. Paul, Minn
Tourney Listed At Fountain Head
Memorial Day activities at Fountain Head Country Club include golf tennis and swimming with the Nine Hole Memorial Day Tournament starting tomorrow. Pairings for four flights include Gardnar against Molezappet France versus Grabill and Stonebraker versus Hamilton among others in morning and afternoon rounds through Sunday.
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Fountain Head Country Club
Practice Tonight for Pony League Tigers at South Potomac
Tonight a major practice session for the Tigers of the Pony League is set at South Potomac field starting at 5:80 o'clock. Coaches expect a strong balanced team and urge all players on Tiger contracts to attend for this crucial session.
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