Big Year for Blue Ridge League Grads in Majors 1925
Former Blue Ridge graduates shine in the majors with Bill Scherdell leading the National League in wins at 15 and a .750, Vic Aldridge and Dazzy Vance also prominent. Lefty Grove, Marvin Goodwin, and Frank Ulrich are noted, with Clyde Barnhart and Walt Kimmick among others contributing strong seasons. Bill Lemare and Jimmy Dykes anchor the American League output as the group proves its enduring value.
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Bill Scherdell
Hanover Raider
Vic Aldridge
Pirates
Dazzy Vance
Dodgers
Bulls Ridger
Fish
Lefty Groves
Martinaburg Ring Sox
Baltimore Oriole
Athletics
Roves
Sendas
Groves
Dolly
Marvin Goodwin
James Martins
Blue Ridgey
Frank Ulrich
Wayestore
Reds
Phillies
Ul ‘Tch
Aong
Sherdell
Clyde Barnhart
Mountain Loop
Clyde Ls
Burt
Elis Felding
Clyde
Walt Kimnick
Waynesboro
Pacific Coast
Cincinnati Reds
Walter
Hugh Wilson
Giants
Toledo
Bi Lemar
Surmer Iderick
Ustler
Bill
Mack
al ‘Simmons
Lamere
Jimmy Dykes
Gettysburg
Jimmy
Minsters
Lou Bhre
Tyger
Jet Excelence
Taver
Blue
Johnny Neun
Pioch
Jim Keesey
A's
Averall
Jim
Finch
Mer
Blue Ridsers
Meelses
Catoctin Club Holds 3G Hole Playoff At Parkhurst Match
In Frederick County a local golf contest decides a 2 cup item as Alvin G Quinn meets Captain Parkhurst at the Icenl course. Parkhurst defeats Dr W Meredith Smith after preliminaries on Saturday while 5 and 1 beats Carl Sneak.
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Frederick County
Catoctin
Frandie Scot Ker
Alvin G. Quinn Sna Capi
Goorse Parkhurst
Icenl
Saint
Reach Basket Ball Guide Out
The twenty fifth annual Reach Official Basket Ball Guide presents a complete account of the game with collegiate conferences and high school sections. It covers independent teams and includes a girls section along with about 399 photographs.
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Reach
Reach Oficial
Window Dressing Has Advanced by Women in Exhibits
The article notes that window dressing and the decoration of exhibition booths has become a field where women have made substantial progress in recent years, highlighting new trends and growing roles for female professionals.
Aged Trout Jim Leads tame farm flock in Smilthsburg tale
Cyrus Stouffer of a Smilthsburg area farm claims the only trained captive fish, Jim the 15 year old speckled trout. Jim is blind, feeds from his master’s hand, and leads a spring run alongside a dozen other speckled trout on the Stouffer property.
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Cyrus Stouffer
Smilthsburg
Jim
Stouffer Farm
Baseball Results and Standings From Yesterday
New York lost 0 to 7 against Brooklyn while Boston and St. Louis posted 4 runs. Brooklyn faces Philadelphia next. no other games scheduled. American League yesterday New York 3-7. other details show no further matches today.
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Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detail
L. Pet
Washington
St Louis
Detroit
Chicago
Cleelandsea
League pace questioned by veteran Blue Ridge player
A Frederick Hustlers veteran says the Blue Ridge League is not faster now than in earlier years. He cites 1922 and 1925 comparisons, noting weaker left-handed pitching and stars like Kendricks, Harrison, Skidmire. He also questions Eastern Shore and Bing Video League strength compared with the past.
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Blue Ridge
Frederick Hustlers
Frederic
Hagerstown
Tubbie Miller
Hustlers
Miller
Frederick
Tubbie
Harnest
Leftiy Dowell
Eastern Shore Loop
Eastern Shore League
Bing Video League
Secal
Cms
Blue Ride
Reague
Sam Rice Dominates Right Field For Washington
Veteran star Sam Rice, famed as Man O War of the outfield, fields roverly for Washington and stars in right. Rice, 10 years with the club, bats over .300 and graces the position with elite defense and base running, earning the right field honor over peers Barnhart and others.
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Sam Rice
Washington
Rice
Uufielders
Wash- Leington Club
Hunt
Sam
Spice
New York
Eee Barnhart
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Traynor
Barnhart
Eddie Moore
Carson Bigbee
Pittsburg
Rawlings
Moore
Finless
Washington Club
Bethesda Woodsboro Series Likely Not Arranged
Bethesda and Woodsboro officials questioned a proposed inter county series. Montgomery promoters prefer Woodsboro games at Woodsboro, citing potential low draw at Bethesda and profit motives. If not arranged, the match between city and county champs will be played as scheduled.
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Bethesda
Montgomery County
Woodsboro
Frederick County
M. J. Thompson
Stoner
Woodsboro Ehb
Bethesds
Staner
Sirms
Woodsbury
Woodsboro Tem
St. John's Athletics
McCurdy Field
Bowling Season Opens in Greece Board Urges Modest Dress
The Government board of education in Greece calls upon women teachers to dress modestly and to use their influence to curb the trend of women and girls wearing short shirts and low necklines.
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Board of Education
Greece
Local sports scene previews bold season plans
Local amateur footballers keep workouts quiet while a game with Mt. St. Marys Preps is planned for a later date. The Hustlers may fetch 2500 dollars for Chick if he proves his form by May 1. Scouts critique Six and Farris for attitude but praise their talent. Artus, a noted catcher, also shines as an elite guard in basketball.
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Mt. St. Mary’s
Athletic Club
Frederick
Fuilis
Columbus
Chick
Senators
Six
Fallis
Frankie
Artus
Maroons
Paterson
N. J
Kingston
N.Y
Celtics
New York
Rommel Pursues 21st Victory Amid Pitching Jinx
The Athletics pitcher Eddie Rommel won his 20th game on August 7 in a 66 minute win over Cleveland. He later struggled to secure a 21st win as breaks went against him, while praise grew for his knuckleball and curve. A Philadelphia player contest names Simmons Rommel and Cochrane as top contenders for the prize.
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Eddie Rommel
Athletics
Rommel
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Jimmy Dykes
Simmons
Cochrane
Babe Ruth
Ali America
al Simmons
Racing and boxing headlined weekend sports events
Racing meetings at Aqueduct and Laionia along with a Grand Circuit trotting meet at Columbus are listed. Boxing cards in Vernon and Boston feature Stribling Huffman Moran Callahan and Herman Finnegen. A women’s golf title and a national championship tourney are noted with Illinois Chicago venues. House wits League of Baltimore plans a school for conks and housemaids.
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Queens Connir Jockey Club
Aqueduct
Kentucky Jocker Club
Laionia
Onnatio Jocker Club
Toronto
Harford Breeders’ Assn
Havre de Grace
Grand Circuit
Columbus
St. Louis
Chicago
Youni Stribling
Eddie Huffman
Vernon
Calif
Tal Moran
Mushy Callahan
Babe Herman
Honeybar Finnegen
Boston
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