Gehrig vs Ruth 1927 Home Run Derby Looms
The piece debates whether Lou Gehrig can topple Babe Ruth's 1927 home run record, noting Gehrig's Yankee Stadium success, Ruth's clutch performance, and public opinion favoring Ruth while acknowledging Gehrig's potential lead. It forecasts a fierce race to the finish with both players driving salaries and fan interest.
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English Channel swim record and 1917 triple-steal note
Record set for the English Channel swim by George Michel of Par is baker. The first NL triple-steal was Miller Cruise Long of the St Louis Cardinals on June 14, 1917. Rigsling released by Hagerstown Hobs with season prospects mixed for early favorites.
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Townson County Briefs Detour August Social Notes
Brief items report visits and gatherings across Townson County. Families from Weat Minster Washington and Westminster travel to each other’s homes while local residents attend festivals and relax with friends. A minor elevator incident at Kez! details unclear.
Telegram of condolence on Judge Gary death
Rapid City dispatch notes telegram from Gary praising the late Judge Gary. The message lauds his role in private enterprise and American business standards, calling his passing a great national loss and expressing sympathy to Mrs Gary.
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Rural Carrier Hurt in Accident Near Emmitsburg
In Emmitsburg Maryland on August 16 James Frabon a longtime rural carrier was badly bruised and treated for minor injuries after a Baltimore bound car struck his vehicle while he drove from a Manertamn pita to the ropdy bit thime. Both cars suffered heavy damage and the Baltimore occupants escaped injury. Mr Bishop nearing retirement in the post office service faces uncertain health prospects. Robby Jones age 14 contends for national amateur golf crown in his first bid.
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Legal Notices and Sentences From Local Court
A sizeable list describes arrests and convictions from a local court. Details include offenses such as failure to support a wife, drunkenness, and assault. Several named individuals appear with sentences ranging from months in reform to fines and support orders.
Local families visit friends and park outing noted
Grain and Feed Company residents from Chambersburg and Union Bridge called on Mr and Mrs James Warren on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Carroll Cover with daughters Madge and LuEyen and Mrs Roland Diller with Miss Anna Harnish spent Thursday afternoon at Pen Mar park.
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Charles Crawford
Chambersburg
Charles Reid
Union Bridge
James Warren
Carroll Cover
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Lueyen
Roland Diller
Anna Harnish
Pen-Mar Park
Local social notes from Mt Airy and nearby towns
Mt Airy and surrounding areas report visitors and family visits. Mary Straw and Charlotte Hood visit Mrs W Miller in Ocean City while Tracey Stockhouse and others vacation at Dickerson. Thelma Collier visits Washington relatives. Jessie Watkins is recovering from an appendectomy in Frederick City Hospital. Local residents travel, host gatherings, and attend fairs and church events. a note mentions an accident rescuer with a burn injury.
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Mary Straw
Charlotte Hood
Wilson Straw
W. 2. Miller
Ocean City
Tracey Stockhouse
Kieffer Buckingham
Dick Murdock
Dickerson
F. Collier
Thelma Collier
Washington
F. D. Cooler
Asa Watkins
Jessie
Frederick City Hospital
Dan Dukes
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Car Waitz
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