Case Poised To Lead League In Stolen Bases
Washington fans praise outfielder George Case for speed and base running as he eyes the American League steal title. Coach Clyde Milan, a former base stealing star, calls Case the fastest man in the league, while noting occasional lapses and base running errors. Case swiped 11 bases last season and has 13 in 15 attempts this spring, with coaching to outsmart pitchers.
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Williamsport blanks Irish Hill in 13 0 rout
Williamsport wins 13 to 0 over Irish Hill of Marlinsburg as Lefty Murray strikes out 11 and allows one hit. Skeeter Forsythe drives in four runs with three hits, and Tuck Robinson adds two for two. Williamsport hosts Chewsville next Sunday. Antelope invasion shifts to Colorado Springs lawns in early morning sighting.
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Williamsport
Marlinsburg
Skeeter Forsythe
Tuck Robinson
Chewsville
Colorado Springs
Colo
Prove Baseball Deserves All Compliments On Centennial
Memorial Day doubleheaders showcased baseball as the national pastime in its centennial year with 240000 fans witnessing ceremonies in Cooperstown and the Polo Grounds. Box scores highlighted Cubs over Reds, Pirates over Cards, Dodgers over Giants, and Red Sox routing the Yankees while the Indians swept a 12 inning day for a decisive 3-2 victory.
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Chicago Cubs
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Vance Page
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Phillies
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Yanks
Browns
Indians
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Senators
A’s
Chicago
Tigers
Allen Leiteru Golf Winner at Fountain Head Memorial Day Tourney
Allen Leiteru captured the Memorial Day golf tournament at Fountain Head defeating C K Stonebraker in the finals as dusk settled. Leiteru also earned medalist honors with a 75 in qualifying, while Stonebraker eliminated F Kaiss and EB A Lakin to reach the final rounds. Pro Gene Heaney officiated, and Randy Moore presented prizes.
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IF. C. Wright
Phillips
Roy Leiter
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Snively
Gene Heaney
Charles Town Racing Results Summary
Charles Town results list multiple race finishes with winning payouts and place horses. Notable prices include Justa Jimmie at 4,103.40 and Winna logs at 19.40 while Stealing Home shows 2.60 and Chiri qui 5.00 in varied daily doubles and third place slots.
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Listeen
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Timetta
Shuchor
PIFTH
Trixie Lass
Lady Cirek
Winnalogs
Star Mint
DunIucky
Dpradis
Justa Pilgrim
Keswick Hill
Stealing
Clymene
Shaw Winner Second Time At Indianapolis 500
Wilbur Shaw, 37, won the 27th Indianapolis 500 for his second title, finishing 1:58 ahead of Jimmy Snyder in 4:20:47.41 at 115.0 mph. Floyd Roberts died from crash injuries. Swan Swanson injured. Meyer lost lead with a tire failure. 18 finishers remained.
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Collinsville
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Thorntown
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Antietam Firemen Extend Lead With 7 4 Win
Antietam Firemen beat Mt. Briar 7 to 4 at Stadium to widen their pennant lead to a game and a half. Key players include Metz Mellinger Moore and Parks with multiple RBIs. Tolbert earned the win.
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Mt. Briar
Boots Earns Opening Victory For Ruppert Bluebirds
Boots Poffenberger earned his first win for the Ruppert Bluebirds as they beat the Victor Blue Sox 11 to 7 in Battlefield yesterday. Delosier Brandenburg and M Brashears each had three hits to pace the attack, while Boots matched the mound effort with six strikeouts. Lushbaugh took the loss as Ruppert built a sizable lead before Vic tor rallied briefly in the ninth.
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Sox
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Griffith
Brandenburg
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Boonsboro Wins Over Chevrolets In Seven Inning Slugfest
Boonsboro Yellowjackets defeated the Hoffman-Chevies 22 to 18 in a seven inning game at the Stadium. Boonsboro piled up 21 hits to Hoffman-Chevies 17, with key contributions from Mentzer, Schlouterbeck, Rowe, and Barnhart. Winning pitcher Berger, losing pitcher Morris, game featured 10 left on base combined and multiple extra base hits.
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Second Honors To Local Dog Owner
Streamline Sally a bull terrier bred by Elmer Liedy and owned by EF. Craig of Funkstown won second place at the Delaware County Kennel Club show in Ardmore Ta. The dog had previously won first place in the District of Columbia show. This is Craig’s first year showing and many top New England dogs were entered.
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Hancock Triumphs Over Old Export in Holiday Tilt
Hancock defeated Old Export 5 to 2 as Steiner delivered a fourth inning double driving in two runners after four straight walks. Old Export began with a 0-0 start, while Hancock built a 5-2 final score highlighted by Stener and Fred. Jones two-base hits and Myers stolen bases added to the scoring, with Sutfacool earning the win and Ditlow charged with the loss. Time 1.45. Umpire Hicken. Scoring by innings noted.
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Hunt
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Travinger
Hicken
Scorcy Hesson
West Coast Jockey Triumphs In Suburban Handicap
New York May 30 veteran Baker jockey Jack Westrone rode Cravat to victory in the 58rd Suburban Handicap over five rivals after air transport from the West Coast, the cost of bringing him paying dividends for the race.
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Jack Westrone
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Baker
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Cravat
Nova Favored To Stop Baer and Face Louis Next
New York May 31 Maxie Baer the veteran fighter and Lou Nova a rising contender meet in a 15 round bout at Yankee Stadium with a likely winner to challenge Joe Louis or Tony Galento for the heavyweight title. If Nova wins he would pursue the crown while promoter Mike Jacobs eyes a million dollar Baer Louis rematch and Nova victory could trigger a September title shot.
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Max
Tony Galento
Mike Jacobs
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Baer
Warhorse
Security 6 9 Wins In 11 Inning Tilt Over Funkstown
Security broke a losing streak in Independent League play by defeating Funkstown 6 to 5 in 11 innings. Gaylor drove Wagaman home with the deciding run in the 11th after Funkstown outhit Security. Gaylor saved the game in the ninth with a perfect relay at the plate, while Hamaker led Funkstown with four hits and Wagaman added three. Snook Williams and Bowman aided Funkstown, Hose and Monegan pitched for Security.
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Funkstown
Weverton Upsets Harrystown 9 8 To Take Lead
Harrystown loses sole possession of first in the Independent League after Weverton rallies for a 9 to 8 victory. Potter’s ninth inning single produced the winning run. Thompson and Mills led Harrystown with three to five, while Weverton out hit 16 to 12. Rosen and Wyncoop scored for Weverton. Morris Guessford and Spessard played for Harrystown.
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Spessard
Independent League Standings and Results Snapshot
Yesterday results show Yarrowsburger, Tate Cubs 6, Maugansville 1 and Weverton 9, Harrystown 6, with Middleburg 0, Funkstown 5. Upcoming games June 4 include Tate Cubs at Harrystown, Middleburg at Security, Weverton at Funkstown, Vieters at Maugansville, and Yarrowsburo at Antietam.
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Washington County League Standing Report
Disjointed league standings show Victors and Humenek leading in early June. Matches listed include Sharpsburg at Old Export, Roonsher at Antietams, and Victors at Hancock with two games noted for June 47th and 2 games.
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Eeveen
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Mt, Briar
Minor League Results in International League Action
Jersey City beat Newark 8 to 2 and Rochester won 10 to 8. Toronto dominated Butiste 9 to 1. Montreal posted a 19 to 6 victory.
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Toronto
Butiste
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Yarrowsburg Beats Tate Cubs In Holiday League Shootout
Yarrowsburg defeated the Tate Cubs 6 to 3 in a slugfest at City Park before a large holiday gathering. Jack Calhoun went 4-for-5 with a key relief outing, while Hoffmaster, Morris, and Rossi homered. Morris and Younkins stood out on defense as W. Younkins earned the win with Calhoun and Hoffmaster.
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Rossi
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W. Younkins
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Fore
Snyder
Bowers
Redbirds Fall to Victor Eagles in Indep en dent League clash
Victor Eagles defeated Antietam Redbirds 21 to 8 in an Independent League game. Andrews started but balked, replaced by Travinger in the second inning who pitched well thereafter. Fielding was sloppy for both teams as Victor stacked runs in multiple innings. Dehaven, Hornbraker, Alexander, Lumm, Andrews, Travinger and Fish were among the players noted.
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Antietam Redbirds
Andrews
Travinger
Antietam
Dehaven
Hornbraker
Alexander
Lumm
Fish
CHANGE OF DIAMONDS FOR WESTERN ENTERPRISE SOFTBALL
Western Enterprise will host all home games at the Reservoir diamond beginning with the next game replacing City Park. Players are notified of the venue change and must adjust plans accordingly.
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Reservoir Diamond
City Park
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