Local Sports Roundup and University of Maryland Prospects
Sloppy fielding marked a 6 to 0 baseball score as the Moller and Bike Works teams clashed with Schrader starring for Moller and Garling for the Bikers. Labor Day reports list Hagerstown football hopefuls Widmyer and Snyder training with Maryland, while Maryland opens Sept 30 against St John’s with ten games slated. Racing ahead, Havre de Grace track trips draw owners to Hagerstown week of Sept 12 16 as the fair touts a fast course. The Summer Mardi Gras at Willow Lane kicks off boxing and wrestling, with Dutch Shafer bringing his stable. Rollie Hemsley, from Frederick, joins the Browns alongside Rogers Hornsby. Dispatches list him as St Louis’ top catcher in recent play against the Yankees, with a single in four trips.
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Rollie Hemsley
Frederick Star
St. Louis
Rogers Hornsby
Browns
Cincinnat
Rollie
Blue Ridge
Yanks
Blue
Giants Face Crucial Tests Against Pennant Rivals
Giants stretch lead with 4 1 win over Reds as they prepare to face Chicago, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Boston in rapid succession. Verger homered, Lucas drove in a run late. Cubs won 4 3 after Boston error. Senators win in ten over White Sox. Indians edge Athletics to third. Tigers rally past Athletics. Yankees explode for eight in big inning vs Browns, Ruth bruised but may play today.
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Hugh S. Fullerton, JR
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Giants
Chicago
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati Redd
Red Lucas
Johnny Verger
Fred Fusalimmona
Cincinnati
Lucas
Cubs
Boston Braves
Huck Betts
Boston Finger
Lynn Nelson
Charley Root
Washington Senators
Joe Cronins
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Philadelphians
Athletics
Indians
Boston Red Sox
Mel Harder
Detroit Tigers
Roy Mahaffey
Dick Barrett
Oliver
Philadelphia Athletics
Jimmis Foxx
Mickey Cochrane
A’s
Yvankees
St. Louis Browns
Wally Herbert
Hank McDonald
Babe Ruth
McDonald
Ruth
Shields crush Vines in Newport semifinal clash
Frank X. Shields, the rising force on grass, defeated Ellsworth Vines in straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-4 to reach the Newport Casino bowl semifinal. Vines struggled with 85 errors and 21 earned points as Shields posted 55 miscues and 14 earned points amid a power surge from the New Yorker.
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Newport
R. L
Frank X. Shields
Ellsworth Vines
Wilmer Allison
Newport Casino Bowl
Shields
Vines
Fred Perry
Bunny” Austin
England
Viney
Cabbies Face Martinsburg and Hoffmann Chevies This Weekend
The Paramount Cabbies host Martinsburg Blue Sox today at 3 PM and Hoffmann Chevies Sunday afternoon at the Stadium. Both games form a doubleheader with the Eagles and Mt Briar first, starting 1:30 PM, admission 25 cents. The schedule promises a pair of strong opponents and a wide crowd.
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Paramount Cabbies
Martinsburg Blue Sox
Martinsburg
Cabbies
Hoffman-Chevies Club
Chevies
Eagles
Mt Briar Club
Baseball Leaders From Yesterday's Games Across Leagues
National League standings highlight Klein of the Phillies leading batting and home runs with 472 hits 174 and 20 respectively while Martin of the Cardinals tops runs with 91 and 98 RBIs by Klein. American League figures show Foxx of the Athletics dominating batting average 0.363 RBIs 126 and runs 99 with Gehrig of the Yankees close behind. Pitching leaders include Cantwell Braves 16-7 and Grove Athletics 18-6.
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Klein
Phillies
Davis
Terry Giants
Martin
Cardinals
P. Warner
Pirates
Ott
Giints
al ‘Lis
P. Waner
Medwick
Vaughan
Foxx
Athletics
Simmons
White Sox
Gehrig
Yankees
Managh
Senators
Hurns
Browns
Appling
Averill
Indians
Combs
Meyer
Reynolds
Ruth
Stolen Bares
Walker
Tigers
Chapman
Grove
Whitehill
Net Tourney Ends Today Crowds Anticipated at St James Courts
The Washington County tennis championships finals will be played this afternoon at St James courts starting at noon. Semlers Sport Center displays the awards. Mary Kuhn meets FL McKinley in the women’s singles final after a 6 0 -2 victory over Pags Wroth. Thomas defeats Guy Kline 6 1 6 0 to face P Taylor for the men’s title, while Bunsard and McGregor beat Kline and Miller 4 6 6 7 4 to enter doubles final versus Thomas and Homer of Martinsburg. A record crowd is expected. courts in top condition.
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Washington County
St. James
Semlers Sport Center
Mary Kuhn
Pags Wroth
FL McKinley
Thomas
Martinsburg
Guy Kline
P. Taylor
Blue Ridge Summit
Bunsard
McGregor
Kline
Miller
Homer
Southern Association Scores From Birmingham To Little Rock
Baseball results list Birmingham losing to New Orleans six to four in Birmingham while Memphis wins eight to two at home Knoxville stumbles against Chattanooga Tennessee Neakville and Little Rock post eighty-one to three Milwaukee defeats Louisville three one Fans note erratic scores across leagues with varied results in early season play
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Southern Association
Birmingham
New Orleans
Memphis
Knoxville
Neakville
Little Rock
Foxx Dominates Batting as Week Slugger Leader
New York August 19 Jim Foxx remained the top power hitter in the majors over the past week, amassing 17 hits in 40 at bats to lift his average to .363 and drive in 22 runs with four homers. Al Simmons lagged, Chuck Klein led the NL in homers and RBIs but dropped to .372 after a slow week, while Hafey and Kuhel posted gains to climb into the top ranks.
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New York
Jimmie Foxx
al Simmons
Chuck Klein
Chick Hafey
Cincinnati
Joe Kuhel
Washington
Heinie Munush
Foxx
Klein
Wally Berger
Boston
Spud Davis
Bill Terry
Giants
Usts
Hafey
Kuhel
Shakeup seen for Yankees as Ruth era fades
Washington Senators gain hope while long dominant Yankees face upheaval. A veteran observer predicts a major pitching overhaul for next season with names like Paul Dean Fritz Ostermueller and Leslie Munna linked to potential moves. Ruth’s age and fading form blamed as the club contemplates new players, trades, and managerial tweaks.
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Gomez
Allen
Ruffing
Brown
MacFayden
Moore
Yanks
Paul Dean
Dizzy
Washington County Baseball League Umpire Assignments Aug 20 1933
Umpire first named is home plate official for league games in Washington County on August 20 1933. Matches include Williamsport at Funkstons with Remsburg Deeds. Sharpsburg at Hancock with Bender Long. Security at Western Enterprise with Lushbaugh Young. Boonsboro at Antietams with Penton y Lingsisen starting 1 30 P M. Mt Briar at Eagles with Lightner. Chevies at Cabbies with Brooks Stadium first game. North End at Woodmen. Norman McKee listed.
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Williamsport
Funkstons
Remsburg-Deeds
Sharpsburg
Hancock
Bender Long
Security
Western Enterprise
Lushbaugh-Young
Boonsboro
Antietams
Pentony-Lingsisen
Mt. Briar
Eagles
Brooks
Lightner
Chevies
Cabbies
Brooks- Lightner
North End
Woodmen
Norman McKee
Wildcats Set to Face Funkstown in Quiet Title Preview
Funkstown travels to Conomac Park to challenge Williamsport, aiming to end a winless stretch in the second half. Funkstown upset Hagerstown 7 to 5, while Williamsport leads both hitting and fielding in the league. Sunday game moved to Conomac Park by league officials.
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Conomac Park
Williamsport’ Wildcats
Funkstown
Hagerstown Eagles
Birds
Cats
Wildcats
Williamsporters
Stars Set For Big City County Showdown at Stadium
Interest grows ahead of the second game between City Stars and County Stars next Wednesday night. Managers Lee Staley and Jimmy Long prepare strong lineups after County defeated City in the first meeting. Umpire Paulsgrove will call balls and strikes with League umpires covering bases. A Field Day features top league players competing for prizes from local merchants, including Circling the Bases fastest time.
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City Stars
County Stars
Lee Staley
Jimmy Long
Staley
County Boys
Paulsgrove
Local Polo Team Takes First Tilt
The Washington County Polo team defeated the Marine squad 8 to 7 at Fenton Field in Williamsport in yesterday’s opener. The rematch is set for tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. with Major Duval predicting lineup changes and a likely intense second contest.
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Fenton Field
Williamsport
Duval
Lieut. Carlson
Bill Byron
Ed. Mason
Johnnie Jamison
Dick Jamison
Tidd Byron
Stadler
Marine Star
Marines
Washington County
Jamison
Wash
County PC Marines
Goode
John Jamison
Ferguson Ed Mason
Risely
Major Duvall
J. V. Jamison, Jr
Baseball May Be Standardized
In Chicago on August 39 the movement to standardize baseball across majors and minors gains momentum. Leaders say standardization would boost the game and aid major league scouts in recognizing merit in lower classifications. William L. Veeck, Cubs president, endorses the effort.
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Chicago
William L. Veeck
Chicago Cubs
League Benefit Game Promises Night of Fast Action
The program features sprint events lauding a fastest man, bunt speed, and run to first at 7 o'clock followed by a lights game. The benefit match raises funds to aid League players injured in league bouts, with fans from all teams expected in large numbers.
Major Loop Standings Preview and Schedule
Standings show Chicago and New York leading with Detroit, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Washington close behind. Tonight New York visits Chicago while Beaton meets Cleveland and Washington hosts St Louis with multiple games slated for tomorrow across the loop.
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Washington
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Beaton
Washinton
Tinston
St. Loui
National League Yesterday's Results and Schedule
National League results show Chicago 4 Boston blank New York 4 Cincinnati 2. St Louis Philadelphia blank. Upcoming schedule lists Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis at Breklyn Cincinnati at Philadelphia Pasadena at Games Pittsburgh Boston Chicago New York Brooklyn at Breckenridge.
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Chicago
Boston
New York
Cinncinnati
St. Louie-Phladelphia
Pittsburgh
Horton
Palindelphia St. Lenis
Breoklye
Cincinnati
Baseball Roundup Hits and Misses From The Leagues
Mickey Cochrane of the Athletics hammered a homer a double and a single as Detroit fell. Ossie Bluege drove in two in the Senators comeback to beat the White Sox 6 4. Mel Harder held the Indians opponent to five hits in a 2 1 victory. Joe Moore rapped two hits including a double and scored twice. Eddie Collins connected for three runs in an Ivy League style lineup. Albany 6 Toronto 4 in the International League.
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Mickey Cochrane
Athletics
Tigers
Lynn
Nelson
Cubs
Braves
Reilet
Ossie Bluege
Senators
Singiok
Rams
White Sox
Mel Harder
Indians
Reg Box
Joe Moore
Giants
Eerl Combs
Yankees
Knodladl
Browns
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McFaddin's
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Norwalk
Parker Tire CO
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Prince OF Wales
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Daily Papers
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Yale
Red Rolfe
Dartmouth
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Tony Lazzeri
Joe Sewell
Ben Chapman
Dixie Walker
Washington County Baseball League
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co
Fant Celera
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Hoffman, Barnhart and Clopper
Fai Live
Fast Marine Team
Albany
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