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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1938
Page
3
Midwest teams push for Big Ten glory as Minnesota tops rankings with strong showings. Northwest and Wisconsin show depth while Nebraska fights for leverage. Strong lines and backfield rosters feature Bierman era terms, with Uram and Spadacin noted among key players.
A preview of Big Ten college football, highlighting notable players such as Capt Francis Tinedell and Harold Van Every, with Ohio State, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, and Iowa players discussed. Injury and eligibility concerns loom as teams evaluate linemen depth and backfield talent ahead of the season. Next up: The Southwest.
A reader asks about methods of going down under passes. The answer lists five techniques: outrunning the defender, cutting away from the defender, stopping to catch, coming back toward the passer, and a change of pace.
Yesterday in the American League New York beat Detroit 6 to 2 Boston defeated Detroit 6 2 Cleveland edged Cleveland 1 0. Rain postponed several games with Washington at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at Cleveland New York at Detroit on tap today.
The Brunswick football team under "Sonny" reorganizes for the 1238 campaign and will open September 29 against the Chambersburg Pros in Pennsylvania City. The Pros boast a first class squad of former Pennsylvania college stars and beat Middletown All-Stars in their season opener. Cannon expects a stronger lineup than last year.
New York plans for the 1958 World Series were outlined after a conference among Baseball Commissioner Landis and league officials. If the NL race ends late, play begins October 5 with Games 1 and 2 in the NL city and Games 3 to 5 at Yankee Stadium, then Games 6 and 7 if needed in the NL city. Ticket prices range from 1.10 for bleachers to 6.60 for box seats, with play starting times set at 1:30 pm or 2 pm on Sundays.
Willie Turnesa of New York and Patrick Abbott of California advanced to the national amateur golf championship final at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont Pa. The long shots from opposite coasts beat storms and tough opponents to reach a 36 hole title match, as the 1938 event produced its largest upset in 42 years with defending champ and seven Walker Cup players eliminated.
Thurmont baseball fans and residents will honor Paul Shaffer, a 16 year Thurmont stalwart, before Sundays Tri-County League game against Lander at 2:30 p.m. He will receive a gift prior to pitching against the Rivermen. Thurmont and Lander split their league series with a 5-4 first game win for Thurmont and a 3-3 second game. Hun Ambrose, arranging the Sunday game for Lander, is Shaffer's former teammate.
The plan permits one travel day between the second and third games and another day between the fifth and sixth games if needed. Otherwise teams may undertake overnight jumps between cities to continue the series.
Lefsy Meintire, Washington southpaw, a veteran pitcher with a checkered past, is slated to oppose the Frederick Hustlers at McCurdy Field Sunday afternoon. Analyst notes his recent nine win, three loss record since July with Palatka and Fortunes against Winchester Park. Frederick aims to protect an undefeated home mark. Manager Ray Gardner plans full-strength lineup while Frederick scales a double-header with Baltimore Black Sox next week and a Tri-County League All-Stars game on October 2 followed by Major League All-Stars on October 9.
Newark Bears suffer a second straight playoff defeat to Rochester Red Wings in the International League semi finals. Rochester erased a deficit with late runs in the seventh and eighth innings after Buddy Resar hit a homer to put Newark ahead, as Buffalo led Syracuse in the other semi.
The County Speedball League moves toward finish with double-headers at Myersville and Broad Run. Yellow Springs faces Myersville and Harmony Grove at Broad Run. The season ends September 25 with Ballenger at Myersville and Harmony Grove at Mt. Pleasant.
John Alexander of Leesburg Virginia is listed as tackle on Washington and Lee University's 1938 football squad. He is a senior law student and has played on the college team since enrollment, the son of Judge and Mrs J R H Alexander.
Frederick Chapter Izaak Walton League hosts a Sunday barbecue drawing several hundred sportsmen from Frederick Emmitsburg Brunswick Washington Baltimore and Chevy Chase at Noland's Ferry. A 700 pound steer roasted by C M Diffenderfer of Chambersburg Pa will be served with 1000 roasting ears five bushels of tomatoes and potatoes. Sporting events organized by George F Grove include horseshoe pitching speed ball boating and fishing
A. Hart Etchison shot an eagle on the ninth hole at Catoctin Country Club while in a threesome with Dr. F. D. Worthington and Frank Roelke. His 200 yard second drive came with a four wood. He declined to discuss the remainder of his score. Potomac Edison employees will host a 1:30 pm tournament at the same course this afternoon.
Four more WPA League speedball playoff games are set for Sunday afternoon. Lewistown meets National Park at Thurmont in a twin bill, while Walkersville faces Matters at Catoctin Furnace. First games start at 1:30.
The Aght for champions within the Tri County League launches Sunday afternoon as Brunswick and Wakefield meet at 2:30 at Scheer Stadium. Brunswick, in Wakefield’s defeat, aims to reach the Lina. The winner of the best two out of three will claim the county title, with Damascus the current holder. Brunswick’s Harvey Haines is suspended. Cheeze Barnes or Jim Skinner may pitch for Carroll County. Ne Gloski leads the league in average and may play. Lee Hann will start for Brunswick in game one, with a lineup unchanged from the Damascus series. The club, once riven by dissension, closed the season strong and features hitters McQuillen, Darner, Taylor, Flore, and Magalis. Umpires: Steiner Smith, Harry Curry, Charles Staley.
Charlie Kelier extended a 20 at bat hitless streak with four appearances last night, dropping three points in the standings. Joe Vosmik also went 0 for 3, costing two points as Newark, Boston, and Cleveland players posted batting averages and totals.
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