Umpires Not Only Baseball Guessers
A veteran reader notes that scouts often judge rookies more harshly than umpires, with clubs spending large sums on promising players only to see failures. Connie Mack cites Paul Strand and Branom as costly gambles, while many top prospects fail to meet expectations.
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New York Giants
Jimmy O'Connell
Jack Bentley
O'Connell
Connie Mack
Paul Strand
Mack
Strand
Branom
Kansas City
American Association
Joe Hauser
Missionary Society Meets at Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Evangelical Lutheran church held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening in the chapel. Mrs. Clara Kepler chaired the program with hymns, recitations, a psalm reading, vocal solo by Mrs. Webster Whitehill, and readings by Miss Sadie Hahn. The session studied "The Story of Missions" led by Mrs. Grayson P. A business session followed and the meeting closed with benediction.
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Sesson
Grayson P
Death Calls Lavigne and the McAuliffe Crown Tale
The article recalls Kid Lavigne as a famed champion and tells how Jack McAuliffe, famed for never being defeated before retirement, influenced Lavigne’s rise to the lightweight crown. It covers McAuliffe’s era, Sullivan’s role, and the controversial amateur boxing politics tied to the title transfer.
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Kid Lavigne
Lavine
Jack MecAuilffe
McAuliffe
John K. Bathsaid
Quick Dempsey
Sullivan
Dempsey
Ife
Bo Sullivan
Natenr Athletic Union
Vmcxuhffe
New York
AOA OU
New York Bowery
Frederick Girls Swim Tests Set With Medals Plan
Swiming tests for girls at Frederick school are conducted weekly at the pool under the supervision of the local athletic league. Trials aim to award bronze and silver medals to qualifiers, with events including 35 yard sprints and 16 yard backstroke.
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Fred
Ick Bich
Fae
Agomiedite Sre
Atvadlin
Gerard Miss Boyle
Isnlevoriig
Isnlevoriig To Enrourae Swimany
Neaa
Frederick
Theoe
Atfee Staley
Maugaret
Haller
Elizabeth Rebert
Margaret Dutrow
Dorothys Wachter
Pa Brown Thase
Sear
Amn Albreufi
Eliabeth Athensti Varrettaller
Carnevine Trittipar
Catterdue Rebert
Grace Clark
Ehelma Griombhine
Ends Season in Frederick as Advertisers Shine
Frederick businesses close the season with robust ad presence in The News. Regular ads highlight ongoing success and market vitality, underscoring the publication’s role in local commerce.
Ross High Gun Shoot Highlights Local Trap Meet
George Ross led the weekly trap shoot near Frederick with 34 of 50. Joe Norman close behind, others scoring included J Schmidt 4, Milt Frank 20, Buck Stockman, Tid Ward Shaw 22. Ox Fibre Brisk Company and Broderick Lios side Steel Caumping teams will hold matches this Saturday with live chickens awarded to top shooters. Clay pigeons serve as targets.
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George Ross
Bear Frederick
Thoss
Joe Norman
J. Schmidt
Milt Frank
Buck Stockman
Tidward Shaw
Amite
Ox Fibre Brisk Company
Broderick Lios Side Steel
Dl Live
Blind fan jokes in crowded stadium
A humorous quip references a blind friend and a soccer team joked about seeing a snake. The line captures a playful moment amid a sports crowd, reflecting entertainment within a sports setting.
Two More Players Sign For Hustlers
Frederik Hustlers sign two more players for the 1928 season bringing total under contract to twenty. Peter Beaudrian of Camp Morabird and Leonard Downes, former Marsland State School star, join. Lefty Bud Duckland contract mailed. Burkland and Blethen also noted. Ticket sales progress shown with strong advance as canvassers prepare to finish drive.
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Frederik Husters
Ren Omen
Nucbers
Joe Neptune
Lobo Hagcochs
Peter Beaudrian
Camp Miorabird
Taonard Downes
Marsland Staite
Dent Hurling Corps
Beaudrian
Army Times
Downes
Frederick
Hen Sherry
Washington
Washington Senators
Wastler
Bud Duckland
Southpaw
Hanover
Puckland
Bill
Maine
Neptune
Pinstler
Burkland
Clarence Blethen
Glue Ridge
Omelils
Phursday
Jnesent
Idaho boxer Leo Lomski near light-heavyweight title
Idaho boxer Leo Lomski remains near the light heavyweight championship with a long record of 64 decisions against him and 33 knockouts to his credit.
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Leo Lomski
Idaho
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