Interstate League batting crown goes to Jesse Levan
Unofficial figures place Jesse Levan on top of the Interstate League batting race with a top hit total, ahead of Mike Colombo and Don Schell. Milan standings show Levan earning the league MVP honor and the Kay Jewelry Company award for the top player with strong support from teammates. The season included playoff action as Trenton and Wilmington competed, while nearby regulation changes to waterfowl seasons were announced by the Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Elias Baseball Bureau
New York City
Jesse Levan
Elias
Jesse
Mike Colombo
Trenton
Don Schell
Wilmington
Levan
Colombo
T-Giants
Schell
Hagerstown
Kay Jewelry Company
Fish and Wildlife Service
Maryland
Reardon to Start for Hagerstown in Semi Final Tilt
The Hagerstown Braves meet the Trenton Giants at Municipal Stadium in a semifinal playoff. Manager Dorman names Joe Reardon to pitch for Hagerstown against Ed Monahan for Trenton. Reardon finished 1950 with 15 wins and 7 losses. Monahan had 13 victories and 16 defeats.
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Hagerstown Braves
Trenton Giants
Municipal Stadium
Dorman
Joe Reardon
Hagerstown
Chick Genovese
Ed Monahan
Trenton
Reardon
Monahan
Braves
Gianta
Jay Simmons
Korczowski
Enasterbrook
Cunningham
Rodin
Mattie
Fateh
Lind
Harbaugh
Myers
Willie May
Joe Micciche
Tedesco
Pottenger
Ina
Nennett
Pan Ark
Pont
Bredter
Major League Moves Signal Pennant Push and Rebuilds
Major league clubs moved to bolster rosters for the pennant drive. The Yankees acquired Johnny Hopp from the Pirates and signed Mouse Skowron to join farm plans. Senators bought Jack Jones while Cleveland and the Giants shuffled prospects and recalled players for spring reporting.
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New York
New York Yankees
Johnny Hopp
Pittsburgh Pirates
Yankees
Pirates
William
Mouse) Skowron
Purdue
Skowron
Stinghamton
N. Y
Washington Senators
Jack Jones
Longview
Cleveland Trollans
Ray Flickinger
Massillon
Ohio
Harrisburg
New York Giants
Giants
George Bamberger
Rat Hofman
Oakland
Roger Towtan
Jersey
Frank Fanovich
Pete Miling
Tofieldera
Hhs Jenntge
Dave Williams
Minheaps- Tis
Dick Adair
Wi Taylor
MN Tomkinson
Stowe City
WLI
Oswald Kolwe
Fliat Bageniinduck Harshman
Jacksonville
Fla
Isal
Wilmington Wins Playoff Opener in Harrisburg Semi Final
Wilmington defeats Harrisburg Senators 4 to 3 in the Governors Cup playoff opener behind Teo Cristante’s strong pitching. After both teams scoring in the first, Cristante outdueled Roger Frehel, with Hildebrand closing the seventh to seal the win in a tense heat.
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Wilmington
Det
Umhurn
Fraber
Allowine
Hildebrand Cane
RG Ab
Bronk
Hildebrand
Eeekeeree
Erebel
Huldebran
Wilmington Ab
Young
Newsome
Musial Leads National League Batting Race Amid Moves
In New York on September 6 Stan Musial nears a fourth NL batting title as Johnny Hopp shifts to the American League. Musial sits around .461 with Hopp trailing. Jackie Robinson has slipped from contention.
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New York
Stan Musial
Johnny Hopp
St. Louis Slugger
Pittsburgh
New York Yankees
Hopp
Musial
St. Musial
Nda
Arooklya
Jackie Robinson
Maskol
Hucklebone
Cardinaly
Carl Furillo
The
Badgers
Chitcano
Andy Pafko
Sid Gordon
Toston
Ralph Kiner
Pirates
Babe Tuith
del Ennis
Philadelphia
Kiner
Richly Ashburn
Sal Machio
Samen Pwide
Warren Spahh
Fightin Phils Face Critical Dodgers Series
Philadelphia aims to narrow the National League race as the Phillies meet the Brooklyn Dodgers in a four game set. A sweep could nearly clinch the title for Philadelphia, while Brooklyn must win all four to stay alive. Curt Simmons is slated to pitch a night game after his induction into the armed forces, with Emory Lindbald Church starting the other. Don Newcombe and Joe Hatten selected by manager Ray Shue to pitch for the Dodgers.
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Philadelphia
Idelphia
Phild
Dodgers
Phils
Jhhey
Brooklyn
Curt. Simmons
Armed Forces
Emory ¢Indbald Church
Don Newcomber
Joe Hatten
Rayt Shorton
Picek
Oceak Resigns as York White Roses Manager
Frank Oceak resigned today as manager of the York White Roses of the Interstate League. Majority stock holder Henry C. Ness said an owners meeting will discuss plans for the 1951 season and the club will be back in the league next year after finishing sixth, 17 games behind the leader, with a year to date loss of 13000 dollars.
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York
Frank Oceak
York White Roses
Henry C. Ness
White Roses
Interstate Teaens
Wilmingon Blue Rocks
Ness
Oceak
Pittsburgh Pirates
Autos Win Title In Little League National Division
The Autos clinched the National Division championship at Wager Field by defeating the Magis 8-1 in yesterday’s evening game to win the best of three. Raysolder pitched a two hitter and led five Autos with hits including a long Wadisill homer. The Autos advance to face the Fraternal Order of Police in a new best-of-three starting next Monday.
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Mt. Etna A. P
Bubway A. P
Reservoir Park
Ed McAlister
Kunkleman
Brashears
Grove
Schaffer
Mt. Etna
Autos
McPhail
Defflemyer
Dofflem
Stollers
Wadisill
Order of Police
Wed
Touce
iEnglés
Nutter
Stotier
Mrere
American League Contenders Open vital series at Fenway
Yankees lead AL with 83 wins facing Red Sox at Fenway Park in a key clash. Brady Lopat to oppose Mel Parnell as Detroit and Cleveland meet in Briggs Stadium for another two game set. Also notes Tigers beat Browns 7 4 and Giants beat Dodgers 5 4 in 14 innings. Jockey Till Rass injured in Timonium accident.
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Chicago
Boston Red Sox
Billy Goodman
Goodman
Detroit
Ghell
Larry Doby
Cleveland
Doby
Keil
New York
Wank Unuer
Bator Day
al Zariva
Boston
Dom DiMaggio
Phil Rizzuto
Walt Drape
Paul Gehner
Miladelphia
Johany Groth
Red Sox
Yankees
Fenaway
Indians
Fenway Park
New York Yankees
Briggs Stadium
Tigers
Cleveland Todlans
W. L. Pet. G
Clevel
Yankee
Casey Stengel
Ed Lopat
Lopat
Steve O'Neill
Mel Parnell
Parnell
Barry Wynn
Hal Newhouser
Yanks
Chi‘ie
White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Steve Gromek
Chico Carrasquel
Oun
Carrasquel
Allie Clark
Jou Boudreau
Browns
Yetrall
Moot Evers
Johnny Lipon
Vic Wertz
Marlin Stuart
Sureinle
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Losin Prifiatk
Chicago Cubs
Giants
Dodgers
Philadel Spha Phillies
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Fountain Head Golf Match Listed For Weekend
A two man beat ball match is scheduled at Fountain Head Country Club on Sunday afternoon. Players are paired on a blind draw and play on a Yesterday's Teanics handicap basis. Local golfers are urged to register at the pro shop.
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Fountain Head Country Club
Plevaland
Chicago
Eysters
Studia
Detroit
Inter
Heston . Au
Cleveland Ss
Css
Ching Stir
Philadelphia Ss
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Lopat
Parnell
National League Games Today Highlight Evening Matchups
National League action features Boston at New York with Sain facing Kosly, Philadelphia hosting Stourmoler and Hat en against Simmons and Church, Pittsburgh visiting Cincinnati, and Chicago traveling to St Louis with Choay and Minner opposing Brecheen and Beyer. Also South End beats Optimists 1 0 in Junior Baseball League, Coffman and Mongan each allowing two hits. Woodman of the World Bowling League to start 1950 51 season Thursday with Mapleway lanes matches at 7 p.m.
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Boston
New York
Sain
Kosly
Philadelphia
Swhweomler
Haten
Simmons
Church
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Werle
Minckwell
Chicago
St. Louis
Minner
Hiller
X8 Brecheen
Beyer
South End
Optimists
City Pari
Coffman
South ‘End
Mongan
Chewsville prepares for Sunday playoff with Halfway
The Chewsville baseball team holds a Thursday practice at 6 15 p m on the Chewsville diamond as buildup for Sunday's playoff game against Halfway. The slate also notes scores from New York 8 Brooklyn 5 and St Louis 4 Chicago 2. Standings show O a8 ELKS BOWLING season kickoff Sept 11 at 7 p m with 20 teams.
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Chewsville
Young
Eastern Star Loop Opens on Thursday
The Eastern Star Bowling League starts its 1950-51 season tomorrow night at Raney's Coliseum. A spokesman predicts one of its most successful years as all bowlers are asked to arrive at 7 p.m. promptly.
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Gunaet
Eastern Star Bowling League
Raney’s
Fishing conditions brighten on Potomac and tributaries
The Potomac River is in perfect shape for bass fishing at noon with clear waters and normal conditions reported for Antietam, Conococheague, and related stretches. Anglers are advised to head out while the weather favors fishing today.
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Potomac River
Potomac
Antietam
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