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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1952
Page
15
Local score teaser shows Fork 3 defeating opponents, Wilmington upsetting Salisbury, Lancaster beating Allentown, and Bunbury & Harrisburg tallying decisive wins in a compact results roundup.
Daily results show St Louis 3 Detroit 5, Chicago 7 Cleveland 2, New York 1 Washington 5, Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 3, Chicago 7 Cincinnati 6. Tonight's games include Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at Chicago with several night matchups and minor league notes about Rocket Row Neceiai and new signings.
Standings show Williamsport and Gapland leading with 2 2 records and Sharpsburg at 0 4. Sunday games list Pousstown at Williamsport Kendysville at Aoonshore Smithsboro at Sharpsburg Middleburg at Hagerstown with Gapland on a bye.
The Independent League standings show Antietam leading 4 3 over Keedyeville, with Halfway at 2 and Sandy Hank at 6. Semurity 16, Chewaville 1, St. James 6, Clear Spring 1, Keedyeville and Halfway 18, St. James 4. Schedule lists games Sunday June Antietam at Chewsville, Keedysville at St. James, Halfway at Security, Clear Spring at Sandy Hook.
Williamsport defeated Gapland 8 6 in a Washington County League game on the down county diamond. H Anderson pitched eight strong innings and had three hits in four at bats while Sehlottar Beck added three hits in five trips. The Iver and Crowl provided key late offense as Williamsport totaled 13 hits and swept the late-innings scoring in the seventh and ninth.
League leaders Funkstown travel to Williamsport for a key Sunday doubleheader as eight games fuel a full Washington County and Independent Leagues schedule. River Hats vs Funkstown headlines a day of box scores and byes, with Keedysville, Smithsburg, Middletown, and Gapland also on the eight-diamond slate.
Willie Mays tipped his hat to Polo Grounds fans in a final appearance before leaving for Army duty. The Giants' rising center fielder played against the Dodgers of Brooklyn in a notable wartime era moment.
New York crowds and wagering spiked for holiday sports events with eight baseball doubleheaders and track racing drawing large attendances. Despite high turnout, totals lagged behind last year as baseball and other games attracted tens of thousands across leagues, major parks, and tracks.
The season's top hitters and pitchers are listed with key stats. Notable names include Sauer, Saver, Williams, Musial, Robinson, Reese, and Rizzuto from teams like Chicago New York Cleveland St Louis and Philadelphia. Pitching leaders show Shea and Shantz with strikeout totals.
Pony Express manager Wachter announces a Saturday practice session for the big team from 1 10 p m to 4 90 p m on May 1. The session serves as a final prep before the Teague Opening on Tuesday,Ju ve ard. All players are urged to attend.
Silver Spring Legion defeats Morris Frack 6 1 at Municipal Stadium in an opening exhibition. Ward leads with a triple and a pair of hits, while Morris Frock players pushed a ninth inning run on a misplayed ball and a fielder’s choice. Morris Frock plans a 1 p.m. practice at Reservoir Park and opens league play next Saturday versus Frederick.
Chicago May 381 The rookie pitcher Johnny Klippstein shows improved control in early spring, lowering his walk rate and keeping his fastball close to his body per Cubs coach Charley Root. He blanked the Boston Braves 2 0 in 8 spring innings and aims to build on his best major league form to date as he competes for a rotation spot.
The storm flags rose as the Dodgers headed west and the White Sox east with two hitting stars back in form. Gil Hodges lifted the Dodgers with a three run homer and eight RBIs in two games, while Minnie Minoso returned from injury to fuel Chicago’s wins in a doubleheader. The day also saw the Giants, Cubs, Pirates, and Red Sox making gains or splits, as league races tighten near Memorial Day.
In a 16 round bout at Madison Square Garden LaStarza floors Danny Bucceroni five times and emerges with a win. He avenges a December loss to Danny Roy and remains outsized in his hometown scene as talk of future opponents like Murphy LaMotta and Marciano swirl around.
A year ago Ezzard Charles defended his heavyweight title by decisioning Joey Maxim in a 21 round title bout in Chicago. The recap notes emphasis on the bout and historical significance within the division.
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