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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1928
Page
5
Flood warnings spread as the Choctawhatchee and nearby rivers swell to dangerous levels. In Alabama and Florida, thousands displaced or prepared to evacuate, with property and crops suffering millions in damages. Mississippi reports relief as Upper Tombigbee and Pearl rivers dip toward safe levels.
The Chicago league delegates dispersed their 10 major issues but split on how to study birth control and sterilization. A special committee urged excluding the 18th Amendment and Volstead Act, while sterilization remained a long standing, cautiously endorsed topic under study.
Local schedule notes a Wednesday matchup between Middletown and Thurmont with odds listed as 1.90 on san Opo.
Reported scores show New York defeating Boston in a series opener with Rath driving in runs and Gehrig contributing. Also noted is Cleveland beating Detroit 1 to 0 in an Indians victory with players Hatlerie Wargrave Sorrel and Roue mentioned.
An old style advertisement touts Havana Ribbon as a superior five cent cigar with no bitterness and a mellow, fragrant smoke. It claims long filler, no scraps, and thirty years of popularity, urging readers to try the brand and its five cigar packs.
In Philadelphia notes, Hait the Giants edged the Dodgers 2 to 1 as Walsh shut down the Yorkers to secure a 6-4 win. Batteries: Benton Hogan Avalsh Schulte Wilson. In Brooklyn, April 26 the Braves shut out the Dodgers 4-0 behind strong pitching. Batteries: Vance Sloss Deberry Henline Brant Taylor. In Pittsburgh, the Pirates beat the Reds 7-2 on 12 hits with Edwards Jablonski Mays Preinich Bukeforth Gooch delivering. The French Government will admit women to certain diplomatic posts if not abroad.
Frederick Hustlers manager Joe Neptune staged a Thursday practice at McCurdy Field with about 47 fans watching. The group of players, including Al Cherry and Al King, showcased fielding and hitting as Neptune prepares for the Cumberland Colts exhibition game and announces contracts for new pitcher Robert P. Munson.
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