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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1922
Page
7
The Chambersburg Maroons beat the Frederick Hustlers 7 to 2 as both teams cope with injuries and a rough stretch. Buck Ramsey’s squad leaned on pitching from Donelle while King and Stevens toed the mound amid repeated lineup changes.
Umpire Shaner faced criticism after a game in Waynesboro with reports he cursed the town and people. The crowd allegedly waited at the grandstand entrance, and Bert Weeden escorted Shaner away to prevent a mob. Nearby notes mention Hagerstown’s Blue and Tony Walsh’s receptions, plus Pocomoke manager Duck Davis turning around a game, and local editorials on Mike Mowery’s play with Chambersburg.
Chick Day, hurt late in yesterday’s game with Chambersburg, may miss several days though the finger is not broken. Ramsey faces Chambersburg on their grounds with a patched lineup. Blethen to play left field, Costello likely in right end, Ramsey to pitch, Gardner sore arm, Horans recovering, Guerber hurt, Neptune James Stevens Costello and Ramsey under care.
Baseball scores from Detroit and Cleveland show Detroit beating Dupoit and Cleveland routing Washington while St Louis defeated Boston and Chicago beat New York in rain. Standings list St Louis 58 wins 41 losses, Cleveland 57 44, New York 57 44, Washington 34 46, Detroit 53 46, Chicago 53 46, Boston 39 60.
Frederick County League schedules a single after noon game as Brunswick faces Jefferson at Jefferson at 4 PM. President NM J Thompson names Charles B Houck Sr as umpire for the contest, which was postponed from Fourth of July morning due to wet ground.
National League scores show New York defeating Pittsburgh 10 to 2 at New York-Pittsburgh, and Boston beating Cincinnati 8 to 2 at Boston. Other games were postponed due to rain. A stray line asks readers for opinions on Lions and Kiwanis club work.
The Blue Ridge League games scheduled for Frederick Martinsburg Hanover Hagerstown Warnesboro Martinsburg and Chambersburg were postponed due to rain. Rescheduled pairings include Frederick at Chambersburg and Hanover at Hagerstown, with Warneboro at Martinsburg and Martinsburg at Hanover among refinements to the lineup.
The article notes local fans backing Cham bersburg and Frederick’s team top the league despite criticism. It mentions players Bill King Stevens Tubby Miller Chick Day Gardner’s arm injuries and anticipated lineup changes. Rain postponed Twilight League action between Junior and United Fire Companies. Independent Hose Company and M C A slated for Cadet Field at 6 30 this evening.
A Waynesboro Record-Herald correspondent denounces Hagerstown fans as unruly during recent games with Waynesboro and Frederick. Accusing a mob mentality and foul language, the piece condemns regional sportsmanship while recalling Conti and Guido incidents and the lingering jealousy fueling Blue Ridge League tensions.
Hanover defeats Hagerstown 7 to 0 with sharp fielding and limited hits. FeMerich and Weeden held the mound while Russell and Guido took the catching duties for Hagerstown. Waynesboro rain postponed a local Waynesboro Martinsburg game. Harley-Davidson dealer cut prices on 1923 models, including a new driving hub and 18 new improvements. Damascus defeats New York Bloomer Girls 13-12 in Montgomery County League. Doubs trims Pearl 9-5. Pearl’s Groff hits a homer as Pearl Baseball Club plans more strong fixtures.
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