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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1933
Page
9
Earl Widmyer of Maryland ran the century in 9.9 seconds and the 220 in 22.8 as he defeated top Southern sprinters in a Lexington Virginia coal track meet. Maryland lost the meet but Widmyer recorded four straight wins including a double against V. M. I. cadets.
Baseball begins the 1933 season as many top stars sit out due to injury or illness. Kiki Cuyler, Travis Jackson, Del Bissonette, Don Hurst, Rogers Hornsby, and Dick Coffman among others are out. Babe Ruth and Jimmie Foxx are listed as doubtful starters but may play. The Yankees remain favorites in the American League with Washington and Cleveland posing threats. in the National League Cubs lead amid injuries and a Pirates upgrade, with several teams contesting the pennant.
A crowd near 29 000 fans gathered in Chicago to watch the 32nd pennant race begin. Opening games feature Minneapolis at Columbus Milwaukee at Indianapolis St Paul at Toledo and Kansas City at Louisville with six new managers and two new owners. Tris Speaker leads Kansas City as one of the new pilots in a revamped league under Thomas Jefferson Hickey.
The Texas League’s 1933 pennant campaign begins today with Dallas at Oklahoma City and other openers including Beaumont at San Antonio Fort Worth at Tulsa and Houston at Galveston. League president J Alvin Gardner predicts a strong season and a round robin playoff format for the top four teams to decide the Dixie Series representative.
Porcupines sit atop the Alsatia Animal League with one night left in the season three games ahead of the Tigers. Final rolloff between league winners scheduled for April with three games each on 24 26 and 28. Final night set for April 21 with no games this week due to Holy Week.
Newark Bears enter the International League season as the team to beat after last year’s pennant and a World Series title. Al Mamaux leads a lineup with changes from Don Brennan and Marvin Owen departures, while Baltimore Buffalo Rochester and Montreal challenge for the top spots. Opening day matches Toronto at Baltimore Rochester at Albany Buffalo at Jersey City Montreal at Newark.
The Livingston Circle met at Mrs. W. J. Pearson’s Raleigh apartments. Miss Gussie Haines led prayer and explained Baltimore Home coupons. A resolution opposed beer sales was adopted as members received study materials and reports from Frederick.
London telephone operators perform secratorial duties for subscribers by receiving and recording all calls when the subscriber is out and relaying them at an agreed hour.
Havre de Grace prepares for the eastern season opener as the Harford Agricultural Breeders Association begins its 13 day spring meet. Track superintendent James Ross expects full stalls and long-serving staff including Edward Burke James G Milton and Henry J Morris will supervise racing. The Maryland Racing Commission confirms officials Joseph McLennan John P Turner and Morris as judges with Baker Waters George Brown Jr Herman P Conkling among the stewards.
The 1934 Cubs face a challenging season with optimism about backers like Cuyler and Hermen returning. Analysts note injuries last year and added depth could boost the club, while discussions hint at a tougher schedule and potential surprises. A bowling party for the Precious 8 league is announced for tonight at the Coliseum with efforts to rally members.
The annual event pits Hagersville High alumni against Hagerstown High varsity on April 16. Alumni members are urged to train for the meet which promises strong competition and steady participation.
Whitehall Shoes known for quality and style offered at Hoffman's Style Shop located at 15 North Potomac Street with focus on affordable pricing and wide selection for shoppers.
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