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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1938
Page
4
McGowan cites widespread illegal pitches and ball doctoring in baseballs. He notes Feller and other stars under scrutiny for habit and control issues. Umpires aim to curb infringements, teaching proper pitching and stopping cheating.
The Frederick Hustlers aim for their 10th consecutive win Sunday against Hillsdale Giants at McCur. Books Mason, Giants catcher and manager, backs pitcher Beasley who can counter the Hustlers. Don Rice starts for Frederick with Paul Hildebrand behind the plate. Ray Gardner may move Ralston LeGore to right field with Slugger Rice or Joe Price as possible replacements.
A detailed report from Bernie’s Arena covers a series of boxing bouts featuring Hugh School athletes and local prospects. George Betstiating and Louden exchange blows in a tightly fought round, while Homer Hillages dominates Billy Manley in Baltimore. Marion Barnes loses a split decision to William Moore, and Ken Stoll scores a first-round knockout over Johnny Lenhart. The card also notes Alfred Hillages’s win and Ralph Sexton’s evolving standings, with batting headlines from the baseball league rounding out the page.
Damascus leads the Tri County League with a weekend schedule of three pivotal games. A Sunday at Doubs opener, a Monday doubleheader versus Thurmont, and a set at Wakefield test their title drive. Middletown, Walkersville, and Cedar Grove also vie for postseason spots amid pitcher shortages and reshuffled matchups.
A set of five questions covers sports stars across disciplines. Q1 asks the Atlanta golfer and his major win, Q2 names indoor mile record sprinter and time, Q3 notes Man o War’s age birthday, Q4 inquires which boxing titles changed hands in early year, Q5 asks which football ace switched to baseball.
Due to a heavy sports schedule over the weekend managers in the Tri County and Frederick County Leagues are asked to forward box scores quickly. Saturday and Sunday scores may be left with the night watchman and Monday results should reach the News-Post by 9 PM for Tuesday publication.
Stamp News reports the 4th century White House regular series stamp printed in ebony gray ink features the south front of the White House. First day cancellations offered for collectors sending 10 addressed covers to Washington Postmaster. Also notes large runs for Delaware Tercentenary and Constitution stamps, plus British colonies issues since 1958 coronation.
The nations top motorcycle riders compete in the Delphey brothers AMA sanctioned speed program at Frederick Fair Grounds on Monday afternoon starting with 12 15 p m time trials and climaxing with a 1 2 mile national championship. Notable entrants include Bob Beatty Freddy Toscani Paul McClelland Louis Balinski George Matheson and Al Shafer. An expected record crowd is forecast if weather cooperates. An electric eye timing device will be used and Chester Delphey will direct the event with Pat Brooks announcing. Also auto races are set for Taneytown Fair Grounds Sunday with about 25 entrants including Russell Campbell in Algernon Hahn's machine.
Philadelphia beat Boston 4 to 3 while New York defeated Brooklyn 3 to 1. Chicago topped Cincinnati 11 to 4 as one game was rained out. Today’s schedule features Philadelphia at Boston, St Louis at Pittsburgh, Chicago at Cincinnati, and New York at Brooklyn.
The annual A-Star game features teen picked players from City Speedball League. First team includes De Yeas Taiors at third, T. James at tailors second, Price DeMolay leftfield, Or tison rightfield, Moxley pitcher, Moore shortstop, F. James first base, Fox centerfield, Esterly catcher, Nogise pitcher, Bartgis, and utility. Second team Ox Fibre players Soromiey third, Miller left, Grumbine right, Hil debrand pitcher, Boyer second, Brucher center, Linton catcher, Hane pitcher, plus Sweats & fying Eirst vam.
Philadelphia reports that the Phillies will play at Shibe Park starting Monday, abandoning Baker Bowl after fifty one seasons. The two clubs signed final papers, ending the Phillies use of the grounds once famed for its steel cantilever grandstand, now one of the smallest parks in the majors.
American League summaries show New York and Washington 0, Boston 12, Philadelphia 7, Cleveland Chicago rain with other clubs unlisted. Standings list Cleveland 40 22, New York 36 25, Boston 35, Washington 34, Detroit 33, Philadelphia 36, Chicago 33, St Louis 13 42. Also a note stating U S housing stock at about 22.833 million one family homes.
A garbled report notes a Coast Guard man earning top honor in a local morning match. Identifiable names and precise events are unclear due to text damage, but the piece highlights a notable achievement in a coast guard related contest.
Fragmentary notes reflect Walter Johnson not pursuing political office. Readable hints mention public service hints and personal choices tied to a 19th or early 20th century context, with scattered phrases about delege and management. The legible content remains incomplete and uncertain about concrete actions or dates.
A terse note records counts totaling nine pounds across zero items, then references seventeen consolations and a 299 scar for the day. The fragmentary entry lists financial figures and a metric named scar tied to the day’s tally.
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