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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1932
Page
4
In the final set Allison led Borotra 5 3 before a delay caused by a broken shoe and a disputed double default. Borotra retrieved time outs, found a shoe, then won the set and match as Allison faded. France must face a rising American team next year.
Eleanor Holm is listed as a leading candidate for the American Olympic swimming team and is favored to win a berth. Hack Wilson recalled his long career, noting a memorable local homer in a benefit game for crippled children and his return to the 260 pound class. The Williamsport polo crowd saw strong interest as Army may visit. the 100 meter race appears set for a US victory with Tolan Metcalfe and Jonath in the lead. Cleveland opened its new stadium to a large crowd for a 1 to 0 win by the Philadelphia Athletics in Major League Baseball.
The opening day of track and field at the Los Angeles Olympics saw Olympic records fall in four men’s events and eight total record performances. Mildred Babe Didrikson of Dallas set a world javelin mark of 143 feet 4 inches on her first attempt. Leo Sexton and Duncan McNaughton each claimed new world marks, while Janus Kusocinski beat Finland’s top talent in the 16,000 meters. George Spitz failed to clear the high jump, ending American hopes for a long-standing title. This day featured a crowded Olympic stadium and promises of more thrills as competition continues.
The Mont Alto club defeated the Williamsport Wildcats to snap a four game slide, winning 5-2 and 15-7 in a two game set. Box scores show detailed hits, errors, and pitching lines with Barlupe striking out 13 for Mont Alto and Gorman fanning 3 for Williamsport.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles baseball team went two and one over the weekend. They crushed Hose Co with a 14 to 6 win, then fell 5 to 2 to Hoffman Chevies, and closed with an 11 to 5 victory over the Security Trojans. A large crowd watched Sunday games as Frederick Eagles disbanded, leaving the club without a game and seeking a strong away matchup.
Dave Gross pitched superbly for Bluebird, allowing eight scattered hits as Maugansville Colts fell 5-4. Key plays by Brashears and E Mumma saved several rallies while Tolbert and C Sullivan starred for Maugansville. Grove and Bender led Birds with strong hitting.
Games today include St Louis at Boston and Chicago at Brooklyn with Cincinnati at New York and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. Tomorrow schedules feature Leago at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia.
Benny Leonard nearing a tentative title bout with welterweight champion Jackie Fields at Madison Square Garden Long Island Bowl on September 12. Leonard, 37, has won twenty straight in the area and officials expect Fields to accept after talks with Jack Kearns. Also on the card, Kid Chocolate battles Eddie Shea in Chicago and Lou Brouillard meets Jimmy McLaren in New York. Firemen beat Middleburg 6 to 4 as Murray led with three hits.
A brief sports note lists players Travinger Smith Minnich and Brooks along with Bennett Russell and Holland Rowe as part of the Eagles lineup. The fragment references a 30 percent figure without full context.
Carey Selph of the Chicago White Sox collected three RBIs in a game without a hit against Washington. He scored Seeds three times, twice on infield outs and once on a fielder's choice that forced Seeds at second, while Seeds had three singles and sat on third each time. The score lines for southern association games follow.
The charity game between the Hagerstown Police and Herald-Mail team will be staged this Wednesday at the Stadium starting at 2 30 PM. Managers Limburg and Elliott finalized plans, both teams in good shape, with a expected large crowd and no lineup changes.
George Street Hubs hold first place by a half game after a fifth straight win over Mitchell Avenue 23 to 20 and 20 to 2 in the West End indoor league. West Side wins series against Lanvale two games to none. Tonight George Street faces Lanvale while West Side meets Mitchell Avenue. Games start at 6 with strong crowds.
Western Enterprise topped Chewsville 5 to 4 at Rowe's Park in a hard fought contest. Socks and Sharon paired for the winners while Bagent and Iseminzger starred for Chewsville. Kuhn had two hits for Enterprise and Lushbaug impressively fielded.
American League results show New York tallying 23 in a win over Detroit and Washington while St. Louis and Chicago posted strong showings. National and minor leagues feature tight races with St. Paul, Milwaukee, Newark, and Rochester posting notable tallies in midweek action.
Frederick A C defeated the Hagerstown Blue Sox 3 to 2 in a pitchers duel. St. Clair pitched well for the Sox, allowing 11 hits, while Frederick’s Vardlek, James, and Angieberger sparked the winners. Next Sunday the Sox host Glenburnie A C at the stadium.
The Hagerstown Tennis Championships finals produced exciting results with Douglas G. Thomas overcoming Jack McLaughlin 6-3 6-2 8-6 to win the men’s singles. Miller and McSherry claimed the men’s doubles for Hagerstown 2-6 6-4 7-5 3-6 8-6 over Thomas and Tenry. Virginia Trenary defeated Helen Gardner 6-1 6-3 in prizes singles, while Beyard and Trenary won mixed doubles 6-3 6-1. Beverly Mason beat Clyde Proctor 7-5 6-1 6-4 in juniors.
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