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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1938
Page
3
Chicago beat Detroit 3-2 as Greenberg slugged his 11th homer of the season, a 440-foot shot into dead center at the old ballpark, becoming the first to reach that spot since 1927. Kennedy earned the win in relief over Gabler as Chicago climbs in the standings.
A golf feature by Art Krenz argues that swing style varies by player. David Millar notes Macdonald Smith is tall with a flat Carnoustie swing yet still produces superior shots. The piece discusses that a true golfer can adapt between upright and flat swings and that some players must prefer one swing type.
In a brief NEA feature Grace Alsis notes that mastering a smooth swing matters more than tool type. Whether swinging a golf club or a scythe, ease and technique define the user’s progress and effectiveness.
A Ce-Frontenac racer from Alger has been entered in the Memorial Pay feature at the Fair Grounds. Built by Hahn, it will be driven Monday by Russell Campbell of Wrightsville who finished fifth in Reading races. The program begins with three-lap time trials and ends with a 30-lap feature. over 30 dirt track drivers are entered, marking the first local automobile races in years.
Boots Poffenberger the Williamsport pitcher and scarce trainer for the Detroit Tigers is lampooned as a modern Bugs Raymond while vanishing thrice this season. Glenn McQuillen shines for Winchester Park with two doubles in a Falls Church game as St. Louis and Washington show interest. Clark Griffith may sign the Brunswick standout for the Senators after term end, though he denies it. Lou Gehrig nears his 2000th consecutive game as a durable iron man amid injuries and bandages in a storied career.
Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 5 to 0 while Cincinnati beat St. Louis 2 to 1. Other games were postponed due to rain. Ten innings games scheduled for Chicago at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at New York with Brooklyn at Boston. other clubs not scheduled.
Local baseball standings show no changes in team averages as Newark and others played yesterday. Charlie Keller is expected to rejoin the Newark lineup today or Sunday. The listed players include Keller 44 hits in 105 at bats for a .419 average, Vosmik 40 hits in 131 at bats for .305, Solters 20 in 95 for .211, and Homsiey 10 in 55 for .182.
Game postponement due to wet grounds. Hosiery vs DeMolay Monday. Tailors vs Hosiery Tuesday. Ox Fibre vs DeMolay Wednesday. DeMolay vs Hosiery Thursday. Tailors vs Ox Fibre Friday. Standing shows Tailors 5, Ox Fibre 2, Hosiery 4, DeMolay 3.
The Frederick Hustlers chase a sixth straight win Sunday against Prince George's County All-Stars at McCurdy Field at 2 30. Ladies’ Day at Jefferson Street arena offers free admission to feminine fans as guests of the Hustlers. Manager Austin Appleberger notes the visitors seek a winner take all clash, waiving the usual guarantee. Visitors include THe TM Scott, ex Barons trialist, and Mike Duffy, ex Cardinal hurler, with Perry and McCormick listed as possible starters. Don Rute is expected on the mound for Frederick. Thurmont game canceled.
Six games in the County Speedball League are set for Sunday with doubleheaders featuring Mt. Pleasant at Ballenger Doubs at Broad Run Myersville at Harmony Grove and Frederick idle. The schedule heightens the pennant chase as the contenders mix with surprising recent winners and improving clubs in a pivotal day.
Detroit beats Chicago 5 to 2 while Cleveland loses to St Louis. Boston visits Washington and New York travels to Philadelphia. Cleveland hosts St Louis and Detroit visits Chicago. The piece notes the first newspaper ad in 1648 offering a reward for two stolen horses.
One of three undefeated Tri County leaders will drop Sunday as Middletown visits Brunswick at Scheer Stadium Brunsw ite at 230 o clock. Damascus hosts Cedar Grove while Wakefield faces Walkersville and Lander takes on Ham sville at New Market Thurmont goes to Doubs in fifth set action Umpires listed for each pairing and Monday games set to follow with five matchups including Doubs Wakefield Damascus Brunswick Tr imsville Walkersville Middletown Lander Cedar Grove.
In a bridge hand East uses a careful timing sequence to force the setting trick. The attack hinges on a free bid and the choice of diamonds and clubs to exhaust opponents’ entries. East deflects the spade and trump threats, then cleans up with the diamond queen and ten to seal the contract.
Jack Lipps, matchmaker for Francis Scot and Key Post American Legion, has completed six of seven bouts for a 25 round program at Bernie's Arena on June 10. Features include Baltimore competitors Karsh Finazzo and Cunningham facing new opponents, with Iona Copperwitch and Jim Rhoades in 135 to 146 pound clashes among the main event lineup.
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