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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
7
A jumble of early 20th century baseball chatter references Babe Ruth Jake Ruppert Ty Cobb Lefty Grove and other figures. It notes salary talk, manager opinions, player traits, and humorous asides about teams, contracts, and figures like Sam Rice.
John Francis Smith Memorial Trophy entries close today overrun by interest. Competition begins Monday at 2 pm on Catoctin Country Club courts with top Frederick players expected to compete. First round draw to be published Saturday. contestants must bring bells and racquets. trophy donated by Prof. MacQuilken De Grange of Dartmouth University. Refreshments served opening day by committee led by John Francis Smith.
The piece surveys 30 win possibilities amid modern heavy hitting noting Larry Benton and George Pipgras as outsized chances but confirms no big leaguer has reached 30 since 1920. It highlights Jim Bagby and Eddie Rommel as standout prior 27 win seasons and reflects on team context and pitching feats.
The Hagerstown Hubs of the Blue Ridge League will remain in the circuit after a Thursday meeting in Hagerstown. Representatives from six clubs discussed the Hubs financial distress and approved a plan to finish the season with two player sales and league aid. Bill Evans outlined the league’s stability and the plan to convert teams into farm clubs for major league organizations.
In Hanover on August 16 the Waynesboro Redbirds beat the Hanover Raiders 2 to 1 in game two of the series. Jack Kane allowed hits while Brown struggled. only one Blue Ridge League game was played as rain postponed the rest. Batteries Waynesboro Brown Nevins Hane Gatherum.
A drugstore customer touts a hair tonic claiming it stimulates scalp growth and reverses gray by restoring natural color. The ad from Vasco Products Inc promotes the tonic as superior to other products and urges readers to mail order from Brentwood, Minnesota.
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