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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1925
Page
4
Billy Evans argues Ruth’s earnings and career depend on curbing appetite as he faces mounting weight and health questions. He cites Ruth’s past trim record, recent weight gain, and Cobb’s warning that excess eating could end Ruth’s major league run soon.
Rabe Ruth’s wish to view the local opening of the American League season was denied by physicians at St. Vincent’s Hospital where he has been confined since his Thursday collapse. Dr Edward King said the Babe’s condition is greatly improved but he must remain in bed for three to four days.
New York giants boast a seasoned staff with John McGraw at the helm and five former managers on the roster. Huckey Jennings, former Detroit Tiger leader, steers during McGraw’s absence, while Grover Hartley Mickey Devine Bill Herry George Kelley and Frank Walker offer guiding experience across leagues and teams. The arrangement suggests strong managerial depth for the club.
Herb Tharmahlen, a recalled portside pitcher once with Eddie Hooper’s Maroons, returns amid hopes of reviving a fading career. Once traded to Brooklyn, he faces lingering doubts as Martinsburg preps for southern spring training in Dayton, Virginia, before the Blue Ridge opener.
A historic update notes Hodapp, 19, from Cincinnati sandlots to Indian to the American Association, finishing last season among the top five batters with a .443 average. Scouts think he will reach the majors after 1924 as teams seek a strong third baseman. Donte Best, Roan’s manager, calls Hodapp the hottest prospect in the circuit.
The Shenandoah Collegiate Institute with Vanse gaol plans an exhibition game series in Dayton as a profitable publicity move. Officials anticipate proceeds from exhibitions to cover expenses and hope the venture becomes an annual event if successful.
The Manover Raiders have arranged several exhibition games for the training season. Teams listed include Lotytaburg Village, Hershey Chocolate Company, and Rethleham Steel Company of Sparrow's Point on St. Mary's College. The first game is scheduled for May 1 with more contests expected to follow.
In San Diego California on April 12 at the Tijuana track Labrea stables owned horse today won the Tinjuana cup two miles final stake event on the Winter program. All Over finished second and Blarney Stone third. Time for the race was 1:27 3 6, three and three fifths seconds slower than Life Chief last year winner who finished last today.
New York April 12 The world champion Washington Senators defeated the Giants 11 to 5 to even the preseason series at six games each. The Senators took an early lead and never relinquished it as Ruether Kelly Coveleski and Ruel guided the 11 to 5 win over the Giants. Cincinnati April 12 The Reds lost to the Cleveland In the eleventh inning 6 to 4, closing their training games with a fourth straight defeat after a 1 to 1 ninth inning tie. Loftus, a former Hanover star, pitched for Boston in New Haven as the Braves beat the Profs 3 to 1. Martinsburg bans bazaar games of chance to fund the club’s activities.
The article extols Tris Speaker of the Cleveland Indians for his bat and fielding prowess. It notes his graceful stance and rhythm at the plate, his keen eye and precise timing, and how luck and pitch location influence batting averages. Speaker emphasizes selecting pitches in the hitter’s ideal zones and avoiding easy takes.
A slangy write up quotes Spearker on pitching and hitting approach. It notes a Wall over the plate used to test accuracy and urges hitters to select pitches and spots. It mentions Hanover Raiders manager Roy Chink praising Glunk’s 112 games in Morrin town, Appalachian League, batting .272 with 14 doubles 6 triples 1 home run and 2 errors.
Frederick treasurer Frank K Schmidt and colleagues launch a two week drive to raise 4000 to support UKo baseball in the city. Merchants and fans will be asked to contribute as part of this college life effort.
A scattered OCR of a daily radio grid shows a panorama of programs from studios in Troy to Detroit, Cleveland, Montreal, and Chicago. It lists orchestras, soloists like Lopez and Bading, various educational talks, weather notes, and regional broadcasts with station identifiers and times, reflecting a busy network of classical and variety programming across multiple cities.
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