Braves Struggle Hits Five-Game Losing Streak In Interleague Play
Hagerstown Braves endure a five game skid dropping them from first in the Interstate League pennant race. Coaching redline notes point to a lack of timely hits as the chief cause while a new catcher expected next week may boost the lineup. The piece also profiles Red Schoendienst with Cardinals highlights and Stan Musial urging him into the spotlight.
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Hemphill Pitches Win For Security In Independent Teague
Connie Hemphill pitched for Security, striking out 17 Chewsville batters and allowing five hits as Security routed Chewsville 16 to 1 on the Chewsville diamond. Layne Mallett and Pike each had three hits for Security while Superspeck led Chewsville with two hits.
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Braves Open Five-Game Home Stand After Long Road Slide
Hagerstown Braves, mired in a five-game losing streak the longest since 1950, return to Municipal Stadium for a five-game series with Allentown. Dutch Dorman benches a struggling lineup as Charley Miller starts tonight, with Bob Giggie set for tomorrow against York’s White Roses.
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Baseball roundup highlights Minoso Hodges and Schantz feats
Yesterday's Stars report notes Minnie Minoso and Gil Hodges delivering key hits as Brooklyn defeated Boston twice, 8-1 and 6-2, Hodges driving in eight runs across the two games. Bobby Schantz worked 14 innings to earn his eighth win as the Athletics beat the Yankees 2-1 in the opener.
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Young Driver Wins Big Race At Indianapolis 500
At 22 Troy Rutman became the youngest winner in the Indianapolis 500 history as Bill Vukovich’s car failed on the 192nd lap. Rutman finished in 3 hours 43 minutes 41.88 seconds at an average speed of 128.922 mph, with Vukovich left as a notable hard-luck loser. Rutman and owner J C Agajanian will receive about 65000 at the victory dinner, while Vukovich and Los Angeles owner Howard Keck may collect around 15900 to 15000 for leading 160 laps of the 200.
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Clear Spring Boys Win Class B Title In County Play
Clear Spring High School captures the class B title in Washington County hoop by defeating Smithsburg 4 to 8. Shirk pitched a two hit performance as Clear Spring’s offense produced key hits from Keaton Amith Harbaugh Bhirk and Kretzer to seal the victory.
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Boonsboro Defeats Smithsburg In County League Clash
Boonsboro moved to third in the Washington County League after beating Smithsburg 6 to 2 on Smithsburg’s diamond. McElhaney and Chamberlin pitched a tight duel with Boonsboro scoring in the eighth as Palkovitz hit a two on base triple. Smithsburg responded in the ninth when Thomas tripled with two on, but Yeakle two errors hurt their defense.
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Holmes Switches Players Because Hitting Is Off
Boston Braves manager Tommy Holmes reshuffles lineup as hitting slumps mar spring. He notes veterans Donovan Burdette Johnson and Sheldon Jones can hold foes in relief while rookie Ed Mathews shows promise and bats third. Holmes bemoans uneven hitting and rookie conversion, with Chet Nichols joining amid adjustments.
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Bowers Returns To Lead Hagerstown Stock Car Show
Shorty Bowers, a longtime favorite, joins prominent Baltimore builder Arthur Allen to enter a top car for Sundays Nascar program at Hagerstown Speedway. Highlights include three heats, a Consolation, the feature, and a winner take all match race. Proceeds aid Disabled American Veterans. special buses run from 1 and 2 PM.
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Antietam Nine Extends Winning Streak to Five
The Antietam Redbirds toppled Kaedysville 5 3 in Independent League play yesterday. L Cranston homered and notched two singles in four at bats while Keller went 2 for 4. Locery Black added two hits and Stavens one in two trips.
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Halfway Wins Pair of Holiday Games
Halfway dominated two holiday games at City Park scoring 12-0 over Sandy Hook and 18-4 against the St. James Blue Jays. Barntart earned the first win with limited hits, while Semler rode seven scattered hits to the 18-4 triumph. Dahlhamer Minnich and Barnhart led at the plate with multiple hits as Halfway pitchers combined for nineteen hits allowed and a strong defensive effort.
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Television Blamed For Suffering Attendance In Minor League Baseball
The article notes television and boxing broadcasts hurting gate receipts in the American Association, a top triple-A league. Attendance on Wednesdays barely surpasses 700 as fans stay home to watch coast-to-coast boxing and racing events, while speedway crowds push substantial revenues from ticket sales.
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Williamsport High Caps Season With 4 2 Win Over Boonsboro
Williamsport High edged Boonsboro 4 to 2 on their field to wrap up the season. Pitcher Lowman earned his second win with solid defense and a two run double by Lowman in the third inning. Forest went seven innings with six hits allowed and eight strikeouts, while Roonsboro managed two runs on three hits and an error.
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St James Bluejays Top Clear Spring In Softly Played Game
The St James Bluejays defeated Clear Spring 6 to 5 after scoring in the fourth and executing a late rally. R Weaver and Jena led the winners with three hits in four at bats while both teams fielded loosely. Corbetter, Mills, J Beard and C Weaver contributed on both sides.
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Golf Finals At FHCC On Sunday
The Nine Hole Memorial Day Golf Tournament at Fountain Head Country Club ends with finals and consolation matches across four flights. First flight features Grabil and Fiery, Coblentz and Garrett, with Jarratt as the consolation pairing. second flight finals include Zimmerman versus Vic Miller and Manchen versus Jennings, plus consolation matches Knoisley vs Prisat and Willman vs Statton. Third flight finals pit Funk against Leo Miller and Harrish against Hoch, with Lager versus Angle and Anderson versus Ed Miller in consolation. Fourth flight finals have Harper versus Caskey and Volimar facing Mobley, with consolation pairs L Mobley vs Cramer and Nickerson vs Bristow.
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Yanks and Giants win Hancock Berkeley Springs Little League games
The Yanks beat the Dodgers 7 to 4 as three Dodger errors helped them. The Giants edged the Cubs 10 to 8 after early rallies, with both games featuring sloppy fielding and big first two frames. Renry Widmyer and Lafollette starred on defense.
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Fights Last Night Reported From Multiple Cities
The Associated Press notes recent boxing results with Dan Bucceroni of Philadelphia stopping Walter Haines in New Orleans, and Chico Varona of Havana defeating an opponent in New Orleans. Other details include city affiliations and bout outcomes.
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