Old Roman Comiskey Celebrates 64th Birthday Today
Chicago notes Charles Albert Comiskey president and owner of the Chicago White Sox is 64. The Grand Old Roman guided the club after 1919 World Series revelations, rebuilt the roster, added Willie Kamm for $100,000, and led the White Sox to multiple American League titles. He rose from player to sole major league team owner, with a storied career spanning Dubuque to Cincinnati.
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Baseball Scores and League Standings Report
Baseball scores from yesterday in the American League with standings for each club. Notable games include St Louis, New York, Washington, Detroit, Chicago, Boston, and Pittsburgh Philadelphia matchups. A commentary quip about a 200 page report closes the piece.
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Tennis Tournament Opens at Hood College Courts
Girls singles begin at 1 p m with matches Caroline Thomas versus Lenora Hammond Grace Hollman versus Caroline Weller Barbara Hull versus Mary Alice Jolliffe Virginia Moore versus Christine Jolliffe Margaret Paxson versus Irma Sirine Margaret Dean versus Margaret Van Fossen Mary Gibbons versus Elizabeth Blatler Boys singles include Harry Hull versus William Carty Clark Wisoski versus Grayson Haller Donald Antler versus Neverey Biser Bernard Stull versus Taunt Roderick Jas Etchison versus Allene Williamson Jack Cecil. Semifinals and finals set for Wednesday August 16 with additional girls and boys doubles and mixed doubles after singles.
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Chambersburg Edges Waynesboro In Close 4 3 Win
Chambersburg downed Waynesboro 4 to 3 in a tight afternoon game. Chambersburg held Waynesboro to four hits, while Waynesboro collected seven off Woodsie. Clarke and Fitzgerald featured for Waynesboro. Tratteries, Woogie, and Ruesetl contributed for Chambersburg.
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Frederick County Field and Track Meet Set for Aug 25
Arrangements are perfected for Frederick county field and track meet to be held in the city afternoon of August 25. Senior and junior classes organized by age. Many events reduced due to low entries. Medals and ribbons awarded. entries close Aug 21. Brunswick leads entries among county towns. other towns include Wondshoro and Sendleton. Watch The News grow.
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Blue Ridge League Standings and Schedule Report
The Blue Ridge League standings show Martinsburg leading with 48 wins, Frederick at 45, Waynesboro 42, Chambersburg 39, and Hagerstown 26. Upcoming games list Frederick at Hanover, Waynesboro at Chambersburg, Hagerstown at Martinsburg, plus multiple cross games across Wednesday and Friday with dates and venues indicated.
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One for Buckingham Team Shuts Out the Frederick All Stars
Buckinghamside dominates Frederick All Stars with a shutout showing strong defense and decisive scoring. Buckingham player lineup led by standout performances while Frederick battles to contain fast breaks and shots from beyond the arc. Public interest follows the win as Buckingham strengthens standings.
Martinsburg Defeats Hagerstown In Tight Baseball Tilt
Martinsburg edged Hagerstown 3 to 2 in a close Monday game. Batteries were Colley and Mullaney for Martinsburg, Russell and Guido for Hagerstown. The home club outbatched the visitors to clinch the win.
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Champs Rally Looms as Chase Tightens in League Race
In a postponed Raiders vs Hustlers game and a ahead Blue Sox surge the locals trail league leaders by three games. If the Champs mount a comeback they could ignite a nerve racking finish with a rally that may scare the Mountaineers. Brethen or King likely to toe the mound as Hanoverites face Buck Ramsey’s squad and Martinsburg visits for two home games. If Frederick wins both, the climb toward first place gains momentum.
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Frederick County League Meeting Set Friday Evening
Frederick County league officers and executive committee men under President M J Thompson will meet Friday at the M C A building in Frederick. The protest over the Middletown Thurmont game will be discussed, with Thompson reserving his decision after the session and no new names to be added to playing lists after this week as per rules.
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