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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1939

Page

9

Fishing by the tides and sun above the fish

John Alden Knight promotes a fishing theory linking feeding times to the sun overhead and tides, cites a Florida bass catch of nine fish in an hour, and says 13 years of study support his seminar system used by many anglers and hunters. Also notes baseball figures Del Baker and Eddie Johnson with college ties and young Johnson delaying pro debut. Russia accuses England and France of egging Hitler on. main question remains how to turn him off.

Conoco' Cheague John Alden Knight Knight Florida New York Aquarium Russia England France Hitler

Armstrong Wins Over Day In Technical Knockout

New York April 1 Henry Armstrong won after 12 rounds in Madison Square Garden to retain the welterweight title, stopping Davey Day with a final right hook at 2 49 of the 12th. Armstrong suffered a broken left index finger earlier and bloodied hands but held on to claim victory before 10,025 fans.

del Baker Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Yankee Jacob Ruppert King Kong Keller New Yorkers Yankees Keller Clark Griffith University of Maryland Griffith Stadium Washington New York Henry Armstrong London Arnie Roderick Davey Day Chicago Armstrong Madison Square Garden Day Henry Oll Billy Cavanaugh Chicagoan Ambers Vincent Nardiello Davey

Baseball Clubs Schedule Practices Across City Complex

AM of the baseball clubs across city and county plan practices and games tomorrow weather permitting. Funkstown meets Penal Farm, Victor Blue Sox and Victor Eagles hold a 2 pm practice on the Victor diamond, Old Export at city stadium, Williamsport also at 2, Security Stars at the Security stadium. Harrystown Old Germans practice at 1 30 with a meeting at Mike's Tavern Tuesday at 8 to plan the season. Officers and players urged to attend.

Funkstown Penal Farm Victor Blue Sox Victor Eagles Victor Diamond Williamsport Security Stara Harrystown Mike's

Y Juniors Fall In Semi Final Narrowly

In the A A Uy state semi finals on Frederick floor the Y Juniors lost to First Presbyterian S S of Cumberland 37 to 35 Gra ham of Cumberland delivered the deciding one hand shot after the Cumberland squad rallied from a late deficit The half score stood 13 13 with strong play by both teams lineup details note Dell Graham Wilson Sherman Winters Harrison Morrison Morin Nye Kendall Dafflemyor You Seager and Seager were listed with points and fouls Referee Geiger scorer DIl fendahl

First Presbyterian S. S Cumberland Frederick A. A. Uy Graham Laserstown Boys Presbyterian Dell Wilson Sherman Winters Vwarrison Morrison Morin Nye Fo Sieeseee Kendall Dafflemyor Wally Bo Cvteeeee You Seager Geiger Dilfendahl

Boonsboro Yellow Jackets Schedule Closed Practice

Boonsboro plans a Sunday 2 pm workout at Wilhide Park weather permitting. All players are free to attend and a tryout is offered to interested individuals. Several new faces join the lineup as the Jackets look to a successful season ahead.

Boonsboro Yellow Jackets Wilhide Park Jackets

Figures Given On County Payments

The one half of one percent State income tax paid this year by Washington countians amounted to 15 480, the State Comptroller s office reported yesterday. Collections to date total 793 314 of which 503 008 was paid by Baltimore City residents. Last year by this date the income tax had produced 880 000. Resident individuals have paid 521 412, corporations 253 208, non resident individuals 7 000, and trustees or executors of estates 7 276. Other receipts dated 4416.

Washington State Comptroller Baltimore City

Markets Lose to Collegians in Tight Cage Duel

The Dorsey Markets fell 54 to 33 last night to the Redskins of St. John's College from Long Island. Gorman led with 16 for the visitors while Funk topped the Markets with 10 and Hargaden had 8. For St. John's, Vocke added 9 and Lloyd 4 as the Redskins showcased quick passing and under-basket work.

Dorsey Redskins St. John’s College Long Island Celtics Collesians Gorman Vocke Funk Hargaden St. John’s Madison Square Garden Loyola University Wee Lloyd Palmer Adams Thomas Rover Zola

Dick Sisler Seeks Spot as Cardinal Rookie at Spring Camp

St Petersburg April 1 Dick Sisler son of Hall of Famer George Sisler tries out with the St Louis Cardinals. The 19yearold Colgate product can pitch and play infield and outfield. Cards may farm him for seasoning but a future with St Louis looks likely given his hitting potential and pedigree.

Dick Sisler Cardinal Dillon Graham ST. Petersburg Fla Jim Bagby Boston Red Sox Jim, Jr Jim Cleveland Indians Sgt Cleveland George Sisler St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Hall of Fame Hazleton New York-Pennsylvania Joe Cronin Joe Boston Colgate University Colgate Ray Blades Sister St. Louis Browns

Cumberland Valley Tournament Opens April 6 At Y M C A

Announcement that the fifth annual Cumberland Valley Basketball Tournament will begin April 6 at the Y M C A floor. Four classes including unlimited, double knockout for unlimited teams, amateurs only, six-game schedules, entries from Fort Hill High Cumberland Frederick High and First Presbyterian S Cumberland. Entry forms available via Y M C A Stewart Paxton or Raymond A Spahr.

Cumberland Valley Stewart Paxton Harry Eavey Raymond A. Spahr Harle H. Lightner Fort Hill High School Cumberland Frederick High School First Presbyterian S. &. Cumberland

Panghorn League Standings And Scores Report

Friday night at Recreation alleys the Panghorn League saw Cabinets sweep two of three from Precipitions while Roseblasts claimed second by two of three from Barrels. Collectors toppled Tables two of three as Hiram Sprecher posted 125 and 349 for the evening.

Roseblasts Hiram’ Sprecher Hiram Sprecher Wilhelm Henson We Peecese Rob Martin Pryor Mistah” Kline Poffenberger Thomas Fuss

Poffenberger Goes to Farm in Detroit Camp Shuffle

Liakeland Fla April 1 The pruning process started in the Detroit Tiger camp today and the players to depart were Cletus Elwood Poffenberger and Frank Secory who will join the Toledo club on option. Higgins will go to Beaumont when the Tigers break camp. Wiggins remains sidelined with a crutch. Poffenberger has shown promise but clashed with management over training rules. The Tigers’ game with Washington was rained out.

Liakeland Fla Detroit Tiger Cletus Elwood Poffenberger Frank Secory Toledo Club American Association Jack Zeller Frank Pinky) Higgins Beaumont Tex Tigers Wiggins Boston Red Sox Poffenberger Zeller Poffenbberger St. Louis Browns Fredy Haney Toledo Paffenberger Washington Senators

Eighteen ex Blue Ridge players still in major leagues

Eighteen former Blue Ridge League stars linger in the majors nine years after the circuit folded. The Boston Red Sox lead with five alumni. Dodgers and Cubs also feature multiple ex Blue Ridge players. Notables include Lefty Grove, Cramer, Vosmik, Hamlin, Phelps, and Dykes, with several others across league clubs.

Mike Ryba Jimmy Bucher Waynesboro St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Blue Ridgers Boston Red Sox Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Boston Bees Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Phillies Red Sox Lefty Grove Tommy Carey Roger Cramer Leo Nonnenkamp Joe Vosmik Grove Cramer Martinsburg Jack Dunn Baltimore Orioles Vosmik Frederick Vasmik Nonnenkamp Little Rock Carey Chambersburg St. Louis Browns Dodgers Blue Ridge Luke Hamlin Kemp Wicker Vito Tamulis Babe Phelps Hamlin Hanover Detroit Igers Wicker Tamulis New York Yankees Yanks Newark Phelps Cambria Hagerstown J. Vincent Jamison Rollie Hemsley Frank Pytlak Clay Bryant Cubs Billy Myers Waynesboro Redbirds DeShong Jimmy Dykes Gettysburg Dick Seibert Redbirds

Burke Leads Tourney Play At Augusta National

Augusta Ga April 1 firing approaches stiff to the flag Billy Burke 37 veteran of many golf battles stole the show in the Augusta National Tournament the world series of golf Burke shot 69 three under par to take a stroke lead after the opening round Bobby Jones master of ceremonies in his sixth Augusta appearance posted 76 to vie for 28th place Sammy Snead trailed Burke and Jones as wind and sun dominated the round in the inaugural 72 hole classic with other veterans battling for position.

Augusta Billy Burke Robert T. Jones Bobby Jones Burke Jones Toledo Sammy Snead Bob Jones Snead Comins Cleveland Pokin Pther Henry Ficard von Nelson

Reading and Armour Tie For Third In Open Event

Reading Pennsylvania and Tommy Armour of Chicago both finished in a three way tie for third with 71s. The Tate Cubs plan an important practice Sunday at City Park diamond after wet grounds halted Friday's session. Practice begins at 1 p m.

Reading Tommy Armour Chicago Tate Cubs City Park Cubs

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