Cardinals Seek Redemption as Dodgers Visit St. Louis
The Cardinals open a three game series with the Dodgers at Sportsman's Park after a hot streak that has them one game back in the standings. The article recalls the 1950 May 18 loss to Brooklyn and notes St. Louis aiming to regain momentum and pressure on rivals including the Giants Phillies and Cubs in upcoming games.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cardinal
Ebbets Field
Dodgers
Tommy Glaviano
Glaviano
Eddie Dyer
Warren Spahn
Boston
Phillies
Robin Roberts
Flatbush
Brookyn
Sportsman’s Park
Cardinals
Brooks
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
Polo Ground
Leo
Cincinnati
Giants
Chicago
Phils
Pittsburgh
Ralph Kiner
Eddie Robinson
Yanks
Ray Scarborough
al Kazar
Washington
Cass Michaels
Johnny Os
USGA Plans Speed Up Order For U S Open At Merion
The USGA outlines drastic steps to curb slow play at the U S Open to be held at Merion next week. Chairman John D Ames cites long rounds and a reduced field as motivation for rapid, decisive play to protect the game's popularity.
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USGA
Merion
New York
U.S. Soli Association
Joe Dey
Chicago
Penn State Captain Owen Dougherty Plays Right Field
Owen Dougherty, captain of Penn State football, also suits up as a right fielder on the college baseball team. The Dunmore, Pennsylvania native balances two sports as he competes in the season’s early schedule amid Major League and local game listings.
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Penn State
Owen Dougherty
Dunmore
Kuzava May See Action In St Louis Exhibition
Trowski and pitcher Bob Kuzava were to pitch before home fans while Kuzava may not start against St Louis tonight. Both leagues had an open date yesterday.
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Trowski
Bob Kuzava
Kuzava
St. Louis
Stonewall Star Charley Patton Shines For Shepherd College
Charley Patton of Stonewall High School star status rose after he pitched a three hitter for Shepherd College to beat Elizabeth Town College 3-2, driving in the winning run. The Stephenson product, son of Charles and Mrs Patton, forms a potent high school college pitching duo with Tommy DeHaven. The June 12-13 area prospect camps in Charles Town feature Philadelphia A's scouts John Brennan and Joe Boley, with open sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. no entry fee, bring equipment.
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Stonewall
Charley Patton
Stephenson
Northern Virginia Baseball League
Shepherd College
Elizabethtown
College
Tommy DeHaven
Charles Patton
Millersville College
Philadelphia A’s
Charles
John F
Dutch” Brennan
Athletics
Joe Boley
Philadelphia
Jefferson Hotel
Charles Town
Heavy cars aid pulling trailers on long journeys
A light car can pull a heavy trailer but a heavy car provides stability power and flexibility, reducing strain on long trips.
Local Speedway Cards Motorcycle Opener Sunday
First motorcycle races of 1950 season set for Sunday at Winchester Speedway on Sulphur Springs Road half mile. AMA sanctioning. 2 pm first heat, followed by six eliminations and finals across classes. Special event for 125 cc bikes. Notable entrant Jimmy Chann of Bridgeton NJ, 1949 AMA rider of the year with four national titles.
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Winchester Speedway
Sulphur Springs Road
American Motorcycle Assa
George Sabine
Gaithersburg
Jimmy Chann
Bridgeton
N. J
AMA
Freshmen shine as college runners pace spring action
NCAA and college sports notes from multiple schools spotlight Pete Gallup at Missouri and John Biskup as standout freshmen. Davidson sports crews face mixed seasons with coaching changes, while Virginia plans stadium seat renumbering and golf prospects in the metropolitan area await PGA qualifying.
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New York
U. of Missouri
Pete Gallup
Bill McGuire
McGuire
John Munski
Larry MacPhail
Saratoga
Brooklyn
Branch Rickey
John Biskup
Ohio U
Biskup
Rain Delays City League Softball Showdown Between Undefeated Rivals
Rain canceled the City League tilt between RC O'Sullivan Rubber and Royal Crown Cola Bottling, the two first place teams, delaying a potential second place shift. O'Sullivan leads the loop with four wins toRC Crown's three as weather postponements stretch into a third stoppage. City League play resumes with Arthur vs Novick and Plumly vs O'Sullivan on field 2 and 4 respectively, while the Church League leaders Braddock St Methodist and Montague Ave square off.
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O'Sullivan Rubber Corp
Royal Crown Cola Bottling Corp
O'Sullivan
Royal Crown
Arthur
Novick
Plumly
Braddock St. Methodist
Montague Ave
Presbyterian
Brethren
Episcopal
Lutheran
Court cases heard by Judge John Rice
Police court cases heard by Judge John Rice list the defendants with offenses and fines. Earl Snapp of 31 Whitlock Ave faces disorderly conduct 10.75 and reckless driving 51.25. Lester Barton of Middletown is charged drunk 10.75. Charles Pennington 509 N Cameron Jt reckless driving 14.25. Melvin Shipe 8 Cameron St drunk and disorderly 9.25 and five days. James Grey 613 8 Loudoun St speeding 14.25. Della Sheets 1 Stephenson fornication 31.25. Paul Benner 52 Steph Amos White Middle Road.
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John Rice
Earl Franklin Snapp
Whitlock Ave
Lester Barton
Middletown
Charles W. Pennington
N. Cameron Jt
Melvin Shipe
Cameron St
James R. Grey
Loudoun St
Disorderly conduct case involving Harrison L. Clowser
Harrison L. Clowser of Route 1 Bufflick Road faced charges of disorderly conduct and drunkenness. A fine of 9 dollars and 75 cents and a 30 day sentence were noted in the disposition.
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Harrison Lee Clowser
Bufflick Rd
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