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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1914

Page

6

Veteran harness driver Pop Geers hints at ten more years

International News Service reports on Pop Geers, the veteran harness driver known as the silent Revisivan. At 63, he reflects on 86 years in the sport, praising his career, resilience after injuries, and his plans possibly to continue for another decade before retirement.

AG. Menke New Yrk Bob” Geers Pop Mer H E Hs Long Hye Geers Gamentis Geers Detroit Nol Dudie Archdale Vreteran Dodie Archdale Marge Bimror Haeere Berses

Standings of Cumberland League Clubs

The Cumberland section shows standings with wins and losses and percentages. Notable figures include Lonaco Hine with a 6 8 18 record and others around .500, reflecting a mixed race for the league.

National League Scores Report

St Louis defeated Pittsburgh 4 none. Chicago beat Cincinnati 4 3. Boston won 8 2 over New York. Philadelphia edged Brooklyn 5 4 in cold weather games.

St. Louis-Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Boston New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Poston St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Ce . O. Ou Grooklyn Indianapolis Baltimore E. Eee Buffalo Kansas City Pittsburgh

Games Today Across the East Coast and Midwest

Chicago plays Pittsburgh while Brooklyn visits New York and Philadelphia faces Boston. Local schedules show four marquee matchups with regional rivals aiming for key wins.

Baseball Scores from the American League

Washington defeated Philadelphia 2 to 0 in one game while Philadelphia won 9 to 4 against Washington in another. Detroit beat Chicago 3 to 1. Lipston topped New York 6 to 5. Cleveland and St. Louis were not scheduled.

Washington Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Lipston New York Cleveland St. Louis Hoston Oie

Bedford Sheriff Sale Reports Multiple Property Transfers

At the sheriff s sale last Saturday the Commercial Hotel Hyndman Pa sold to F E Colvin for 1200 and a Napier township farm to Jas Arnold for 1700. United States Hotel sold to Andrew Weimer for 1995 Hibbs farm sold to John Caldwell for 1525 Bedford ice and cold storage plant sold to First National Bank for 2600.

Commercial Hyndman F. E. Colvin, Esq Bedford Napier Township Jas. E.arnold Wolfsburg Walter E. McCleary United States Andrew Weimer Claysburg Hibbs Bedford Township John R. Caldwell Windber

Hoppe Aims to Top Inman in English Style Showdown

Willie Hoppe says after a month of daily practice in the British game he can beat Melbourne Inman for the French title on September 28. He believes he has mastered the English technique and may challenge for the English championship next year if war permits.

Willie Hoppe New York Melbourne Inman Holder Hoppe

Prominent Wedding in Colored Social Circles

The wedding of Rev. Fairfax Francis King of Brandywine Maryland and Miss Daisy Briggs drew notable attention in colored social circles. The ceremony at 28 Polk Street was conducted by the bride’s brother Rev. C S Briggs. Attendants included Lulu Briggs maid of honor Mary Bean Laura Holland bridesmaids Amara Briggs flower girl and Charles Briggs Jr ring bearer. The couple left for Atlantic City after a reception and will reside in Brandywine.

Fairfax Francis King Brandywine Daisy Briggs L. W. Briggs Wallace Street Washington

Elmer Blanche Dies at 3 and 8 Months

Elmer Blanche age 3 years 8 months daughter of George Mayo 160 Maryland Avenue died last night from diabetes. Burial will be at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Elmer Blanche George Mayo Maryland Avenue Rose Hill Cemetery

Publicity and morals in the home newspaper

An editorial urges newspapers to combat vice, support churches, and cooperate with citizens to keep the town clean. It argues publicity deters immorality, claims public sentiment can curb vice, and encourages readers to support the home paper to uplift the community for children.

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