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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1934
Page
9
A sports roundup notes the world champion Giants dominate with a high scoring approach, tallying multiple 10 run games by August and defeating the Phillies 21 to 4 in one blowout. It also recalls Walter Mails’s decline and humorous anecdotes from the Polo Grounds era.
The Elk club hosts an athletic carnival at the Fair grounds tonight with eight round main bout featuring Angelo Brocaddle versus Joe Rasp. Both have drawn previously and no decision. The card includes a wrestling match and other bouts, with 75 cent admission and a possible record crowd.
Statistical leaders highlighted include Waner of the Pirates with a batting title at .372, Giants and Terry topping several categories, and Ott leading home runs for the Giants with 30. In the American League Manush of the Senators hits, Gehringer of the Tigers leads in batting, runs by Gehringer, and Gehrig tops runs batted in.
PAUL WANER of Pirates-Led attack on Reda with a triple and three singles Marvin Owen of Tixers scored three runs against Indians including a homer and started a triple play Abe Harman of Cubs hit two homers a double and two singles across two games vs Cardinals George Blaeholder of Browna and AL Simmons of White Sox Blachelder pitched six hit game Simmons hit a homer and two more hits
In Washington on August 12 a free hitting contest ended after seven innings due to rain. The Phillies and the Nationals were tied at one run apiece when play stopped, with the scoreboard showing Philadelphia 1 Washington 1 in the seventh inning.
The Washington County polo team fell 8 to 3 against Middleburg Virginia on Marshall field. Despite a strong first half the locals could not match Middleburg pace as mounts weakened. They host Middlebury this weekend hoping for a better result with new mounts.
Woodmen of the World defeated Hancock 7 to 4 at Hancock field. Kershner hurled well with two big rallies backing him as Woodmen's bats produced steady runs. Hancock’s Henry and Hinkle pitched for the losers, with Antietams up next at the Stadium in a league contest.
Yesterday results show Mt. Briar 6 Blue Sox 4 and Wandmen 73 Hancock 4. Key scorers and exact innings not provided. Local standings reflect these outcomes in the Washington County League for the period recorded.
Hagerstown recorded a 4 to 1 win over Winchester while Frederick and Chambersburg battled to a 1 to 1 draw. The report also notes scattered results at Martinsburg and Chambersburg with incomplete details for several lines.
Rain halted all matches in the Cumberland Valley Tournament and play is rescheduled for Tuesday at 1 PM weather permitting. Contenders should contact the tournament director for match times. the event may run over three days with possible women’s doubles addition. Trophies and cups are displayed at McFaddin's Sport Shop.
The fall tournament starts at Hagerstown Golf Course with a record number of entries and strong local participation. A large trophy awaits the winner, with awards for sixteens, runners-up, and the consolation bracket. Bill Reynolds leads medalist race with 77.
Mt Briar Hornets halted Hagerstown Blue Sox hopes for a second half title with a 6 to 4 victory. St. Clair started for Blue Sox before Ferguson earned the win for Mt Briar. Errors and timely hits by Mt Briar broke the game open after a tight start.
Paul Waner rose to the National League lead with a four for five performance against Cincinnati, lifting his average to .372 and overtaking Bill Terry and Charley Gehringer. Heinie Manush slipped to .387 with one hit in three, while Lou Gehrig went four for nine in a doubleheader to gain a point.
Hagerstown won a six inning game at Stadium 4 to 1 over Winchester in a rain shortened contest on Saturday then lost 8 to 0 to Martinsburg in West Virginia yesterday. Hagerstown showed sharp fielding with three double plays though several errors were blamed on a slippery ball. Moore and Keller featured offensively in the Saturday win as Erwin and Dofflemeyer contributed key hits and runs.
Cincinnati Aug. 11. Delegates to the grand series of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will act on a resolution criticizing salacious motion pictures. Officers forecast approval. Also to be considered is a resolution condemning statutes and industrial practices that Eagles say discriminate against workers after age 40.
Yesterday's results show Cincinnati and Chicago at 7-6, Pittsburgh winning 9. St. Louis fell 2-4 while Boston and New York were rained out, and Brooklyn at Philadelphia also rained. Today Cincinnati visits Pittsburgh as standings list New York leading the Eastern division with Cleveland and Washington. St. Louis and Philadelphia trailing.
Williamsport star Elwood Boots Poffenberger departed after a call from Charleroi team manager to President Betts. He will try out in centerfield with Charleroi after a season showing strong fielding and speed. Teammates expect he will succeed in the local league move.
Tonight in the Junior Soft Ball League five games are set. Cabbies face Hartle Juniors at Cabbie diamond with umpires Umpires Downs and Moore. Eagles meet Red Shield Club at Eagle diamond with umpires Hutzell and Mertz. Shireys host West Side at City Park with umpires Alexander and Deflange. Concord Street plays Washington Street at Concord diamond with umpires Hartzell and Ayers. Broadway meets West End at Broadway diamond with umpires Brnde and R. Miller.
Chicago Cubs rally past St Louis in a doubleheader 7 2 and 6 4 to cut the gap behind the Giants to one game. Babe Herman belts two homers and Paul Dean loses again for the Dean brothers as Chicago pulls off a notable one-day feat against both Deans. Pirates and Phillies also hold wins over the Deans while Detroit and Boston see late rallies and Ruth makes a citywide farewell noted by a record crowd.
The Antietam Fire Company baseball team will stage a practice session this evening at o'clock in preparation for their game with the Woodmen on Tuesday evening at the Stadium. All members are urged to be on hand for this workout.
Governor Albert C. Ritchie orders publication of full text of Chapters 185 of 1921 and 456 of 1923 amendments. Provisions extend General Assembly session limits, set per diem pay, and curb Baltimore debt unless authorized by law. Referendum scheduled for November 1934 statewide election with ballots for or against.
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