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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1944
Page
3
Detroit’s Tigers kept hopes alive in the pennant chase with a win streak to stay within a game of St. Louis as Newhouser and Trout combined for wins. Overmyre added a key relief win as Washington fell later.
American League leader Doerr of Boston tops batting with .334 and 134 hits while also guiding in 83 runs and 14 home runs. Pitcher Hughson of Boston leads with 155 strikeouts. National League stats crown Walker of Brooklyn at .356 batting and Musial of St. Louis with 145 hits and 38 doubles, Barrett of Pittsburgh as stolen base leader, and Wilks of St. Louis with a 10-1 mark.
The Eagles aim for an eighth consecutive victory at City Park as Jamison Cold Storage will try to halt the streak this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Eagles already own two wins this season against Jamison and have shut out in most of their seven wins. Chuck Moore, Jamison manager, pushes to keep his club competitive in the pennant race.
The Williamsport Wildcats face Funkstown at Williamsport High School tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. A large crowd is expected as both teams enter the game in good form.
Tomorrow’s games feature Allentown at Hagerstown York at Wilmington and Trenton at Lancaster. Yesterday’s scores show Chicago 9 over Boston 7 and Detroit 4 over Washington 1. Upcoming matchups include Chicago at Boston and St Louis at New York with multiple city pairings across the circuit.
Lancaster rallied from behind to defeat Trenton 6-4 at home as Hob Tart held the visitors scoreless for four innings. Key hits by Bobby Wilkin Lou Parisse and Les McCrabb each contributed to a six run sixth for the Roses while Trenton had taken an early lead aided by Miksis and Kitmat triples. The Wagerstown Owls later dropped a doubleheader to Allentown Cards, as Rider homered in the eighth to spark the Cards’ win.
The Senators and Redbirds battled to a scoreless tie at City Park yesterday evening after six innings of Bond baseball before rain halted play. TN Runner held the Redbirds to one hit while the Senators managed three hits off Cline. Each team committed one error.
York defeats the Wilmington Blue Rocks 7 to 1 at home as Amato, Anske and Patton pace the win. Patton allowed 6 walks but shut down the Rocks in key moments. Anske hits a ninth inning homer and Griffiths drives in two, lifting York in the pennant race.
The Hagerstown Owls led by Manager Herb Breit entertained local children at multiple playgrounds. Players demonstrated tether ball, shooting, volleyball, ping pong, basketball and softball skills while posing for photos with the youngsters and giving coaching tips.
The CIO squad won both ends of a double header, topping Coachman Service 4 to 1 and 4 to 3. Batt, Miller, Spears lead CIO. Browning, McNeal play for Coachman. Eagles beat Potomac Edison 3 to 1 with Limberg homer and Koons two hits for PE. Jamison team beat Mollers 5 to 1, Buck wins on mound. Montgomery homers for Mollers. Kale recipe note appears at end.
The document outlines proposals for amendments to Maryland’s constitution including Article XI-B and related measures. It details submission to voters in 1944, procedures for publishing notices, and conditions for approval, with sections on redevelopment, judiciary restructuring, and gifts to churches as potential amendments. The proclamation confirms publication and the election date set for November 7, 1944.
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