13 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1921
Page
1
National and American leagues launch their annual pennant races with sixteen teams beginning play. Opening games pair East vs West and West vs West as weather favors daytime contests. Federal Judge Landis will attend the NL opener in St Louis between Chicago and St Louis, saying he can’t attend all games.
Frederick April 12 The Y M C A quint held their final meeting for the season to review the year’s games and plan for next year. Manager Chic Opel praised a 13 win out of 22 schedule on a tough slate and noted remaining funds were turned over to the Y M C A directors. Discussions included hiring Dutch Lentz of St John’s College as coach and guard for next season.
A single pearl watch once owned by Cleopatra reportedly dissolved and was swallowed, with an estimated value of 400000 dollars. The coinage, origins, and exact circumstances remain unclear, but the tale highlights ancient riches and mystery surrounding royal artifacts.
Harrisburg April 18 fire raged through the old Commonwealth Hotel in Market Square for hours despite high pressure streams from nine in the morning until five in the evening. Loss estimated at 500000 mostly insured. Firefighters from Harrisburg and Steelton suffered injuries as flames threatened adjacent buildings. In a separate note, Dick Jess plans a June July August barnstorming tour by the Haskell Indian Red Sox.
Sheriff William Dean warned local business owners that after next Tuesday no punch boards or chance devices may be present on premises. Reports claim Martinsburg gambling joints with no limit poker are to be ordered shut or raided if they remain open.
Harrisonburg Virginia reports the body of Arthur J. L. Steele aged 49 a farmer was found suspended by a rope from a rafter bar near here He had brooded over ill health and financial matters He is survived by his wife and seven children Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon.
Washington dispatch reports manager George McBride found a sensational shortstop in Bob Lamotte, yet Lamotte cannot hit. The issue mirrors a common flaw among many elite fielders, dampening his promise for the lineup.
Lafayette Indiana April reports coach William H. Dietz famed for Carlisle Indian School football strategy will teach the Purdue football team Indian psychology this fall.
In 1736 Condamine created caput achouc, a notable invention attributed to that year. The record notes the date of invention and the inventor without broader context or subsequent developments.
The Maryland Racing Commission has ordered the Maryland Jockey Club to accept Guy Bedwell as authorized agent for Commander J. K. Ross. The letter, after a meeting with Chairman Oliver and Commissioner TIMANUS, asserts the club must obey rules or risk loss of license. The tone implies obedience is mandatory though consequences are not specified.
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