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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1936
Page
4
Joe Stripp, long dogged by fans and management, is forced into a holdout year with the Dodgers. Brooklyn and Casey Stengel finally reach terms as Stripp returns to the lineup in the cleanup spot, delivering solid defense and power to a waning attack.
Rookie Eddie Wilson wins over Brooklyn fans after breaking into the lineup in June. He cost little for entry and shows power at the plate and solid fielding. Wilson impressed by stealing the show in both games against the Pirates, while previously batting over .300 in the Brooklyn farm system. Ox Eckhardt’s struggles in the majors contrast with Wilson’s budding promise, and lingering questions about Eckhardt’s future persist as Stengel had kept him in the minors.
Johnny Mize delivered a powerhouse performance to revive the St. Louis Cardinals in a 6-1 win over the Cubs and reclaim first place in the National League. He moved from bench to first base 11 games ago and has hit .488 with four homers and ten RBIs in that span, lifting the club alongside Ducky Medwick as they surged past the Cubs and Giants. The Dodgers beat the Phillies 6-5 in a slam-bang affair, and the Yankees extended their AL lead to 11 games with a 4-2 win over the Senators as Lefty Grove’s jinx continued for Boston.
The Associated Press notes top NL batting Medwick of the Cardinals at .367 and runs leader J Martin with 93. Medwick also leads in RBIs with 102 and hits with 150. In the AL Gehrig and Appling share batting .380. Gehrig leads in runs with 127 and is tied for doubles with 35. Trosky leads RBIs with 108 and Averill has 155 hits. Hadley tops pitching with 9.1, Kennedy trails at 14-4.
Hartle defeated Manbecks 3 to 0 as Browning allowed only two hits. Hauptman and Shhrader collected the winners’ two hits each, while Hoffman led Hartle at the plate and Schlotterbeck starred in the field.
Yesterday results show St. Louis defeated Chicago 6 to 1 while Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 6 to 5 and New York edged Boston 4 to 1. Pittsburgh played Cincinnati in rain. Today fixtures include St. Louis at Chicago and Brooklyn at Philadelphia with Boston at New York and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. Tomorrow only games scheduled.
New York beats Boston 4 to 2 while Philadelphia wins 5 to 3 and Washington edges Cleveland 3 to 0 in another day of American League action. Detroit routed Cleveland 9 to 0 as Chicago and St Louis tied 2 to 2 and Chicago hosts St Louis in today’s slate. Cleveland visits Detroit New York plays Boston Philadelphia vs Washington.
Workers facing joblessness can profit from spending a few minutes daily on a simple watching routine. The article outlines practical steps and the potential gains, emphasizing steady, small actions that build toward better employment prospects.
United States leads with clean sweep in three men’s finals. Jesse Owens sets Olympic record in the broad jump at 8.06 meters while Helen Stephens wins the women’s 100 meters in 11.5 seconds. Other finals see Johnny Woodruff and Glenn Hardin earning titles, Gisela Mauermayer setting a discus mark, and team standings led by the United States.
The H. L. Mills softball team faces Security tonight at 5:30 PM on the Mills diamond. All Mills players should attend at 5:15 PM for practice as officials promise a high class softball contest.
Hancock hosts Antietam Firemen in a Washington County League game, aiming to leap into second place if victorious while Antietams seek to climb toward the first division. Hancock beat Sharpsburg 7 6 last week and Smoky Faith prepares to pitch, while Antietam eyes a win to narrow the gap with Boonsboro. A sizable crowd is expected for the evening clash.
The Washington County Open at St James reached quarter finals in men's singles as McLaughlin defeated Miller 6-0 6-1. Afternoon doubles feature McLaughlin Denslow vs Kidwell Wright at 3 pm and Miller Green vs Herbig Krotzer at 6 pm. Semis and finals scheduled over the weekend with trophies on display at Semler's Sport Shop.
Berlin reports no major upsets at the Olympic track events. Jesse Owens claims the 200 meter semi final with a swift 21.3 seconds, joining Mack Robinson of Pasadena in the six man final. Robinson matches the Olympic record with 21.1 seconds in the day’s action.
Raymond Deflage, acting as statistician, reports Leisters lead the senior league with 17 straight wins though some came in the first half. Red Martin of the junior league is urged to contact league HQ. A tri state softball tournament is planned for September 15 with 32 teams. Teams must use the same roster or have played 10 league games with their team. Numerous awards and features are planned to motivate players.
The Flat Hat Club formed at William and Mary College in 1750 as a secret literary and social society and remained active until 1772.
Managers Pat Duffy and John Godlove named players for Friday night’s all star benefit at the Stadium for Joe Kit tell of the Cabbie Cubs. Games start at 8:15 with a large crowd expected. selections include Funkstown, Antietams, Yarrowsburg and Boonsboro players across catcher, infield, outfield and pitching spots.
Norman Thomas sent Alf Landon a letter on August 4 labeling the governor's record a matter of deep concern to the workers. The note signals labor unease with Landon's policy stance and his impact on workers' interests.
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