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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1926
Page
6
The Hustler club awaits a signing wave as manager Cleveland Gordon Pierce arrives April 12 after a prior April 2 date was postponed. Reported candidates include 25 signed players and 7 prospects with strong reports, plus planned exhibition games with York White Roses and Mount seniors to gauge fit and form.
Middletown High School opens the 1926 season with a 12 to 5 victory over Smiths in County. E Abait and Harley Haller star with three hits each, while Gordon commits three errors in a shaky defensive game. Both pitchers show restraint as wind affects play. three hits apiece for teams and a prom art in the early season accents the contest.
President M J Thompson announces a meeting of the Frederick County Amateur Baseball Trade to be held at the Yo Mc building on Wednesday night April 7 at seven oclock. Officers will be elected and plans made for the coming season. Thompson expects last year’s members to attend and hopes Buck Jersey and Knoxville representatives will be present. The spring session is always held and any business matters of importance will be discussed.
Local amateur ballclub tightens lineup for season with several veterans set to return. Milt Frank and Gos Boyne announce plans to come back, Chapline and others expected to join. Gaver and Steve Geiser eyed for first base, with King Harry Schmide to watch from sidelines.
The piece profiles legendary players and teams from early leagues, naming figures such as Blue, Dayton, and Brown while noting designers and scouts. It discusses the Keys and a shift in coverage, mentions Jim and Kesyy, and references Columbus and American leagues, aiming to relate historic figures to modern fans.
In a tight city bowling league contest, top riders and teams clash for standings and high scores. Notable performances include several players like Mumford and Jimmerman contributing strong games as the season heated up and key matches determined leading positions.
Detroit's strong roster is described as the top fortified club in the American League with depth at every position. The piece notes two solid shortstops, a capable first baseman, and a positive outlook from Manager Cobbs on third base. It highlights Texan prospects from Port Worth and Winters and calls out the Tigers as possibly the best ball club in the league this year.
The article extols Red Wingo as a premier left handed hitter, praised for natural ability without altering his swing. It compares him to Ty Cobb and notes his value in driving runs and taking a firm spot in the lineup.
The piece notes a 25 percent efficiency rise in Detroit staff from 1925 and predicts a better year with Whitehill as a strong southpaw, veteran George Davis, and Woleway improving. It mentions Stoner aiming for 24 wins and pitchers Carroll and Barfoot expected to bolster the rotation along with other prospects.
A racing meeting organized by the West Coast Jockey Club takes place in Tampa. The report mentions related events in other cities and sports venues including Tia Juana Jockey Club and a Chicago basketball event, with incomplete details.
Miss Louise Fordyce of Youngstown defeated national champion Glenna Collett of Providence two and one in the finals played on a soggy course. Fordyce led after Collett faltered at the tenth hole and maintained her advantage to secure the victory.
Notice announces the annual election of nine directors to manage the institution for the coming year. Voting will take place at the banking rooms on Monday April 12 1926 from 9 a m to 12 m.
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