Hagerstown star Sue Condon to quit as athletic head
The Hagerstown High School girls athletic director Sue Condon resigns to focus on home life, leaving the department after a successful run. Her replacement is not yet announced, and fans fear a tough chair to fill as the Senators chase the pennant with a nine game lead. Washington fans already seek World Series tickets amid tight park seating. Hack Wilson shines, Brooklyn wins both games. Manush extends hitting streak toward the record as Giants and Cubs debate pennant race. Cubs manager Charley Grimm praises home form and pitching stars Hubbell, Dean, Warneke, Parmalee, and Ott. Thirty years ago today Hagerstown beat Smithsburg 10–6 with Staley on the mound.
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Sue Condon
Wilbur LeGore
Sue
Hubby
Sun
Senators
Yankees
Washington
Keeney
Charley Grimm
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Wrigley Field
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Cuyler
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White Sox
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Schumacher
Parmelee
Fitzsimmons
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Ott
O'Doul
Warneke
Roy Parmalee
Dean
Giants Win Seven Straight as They Top Pirates Twice
The New York Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates twice in a doubleheader, extending their winning streak to seven. Bill Jerry hit a two on homer in the eleventh of the first game as Leroy Parmalee pitched well in the second to seal a 6 to 2 victory. Freddy Lindstrom homered twice in the opening game and Ott joined with a homer in the second. The Braves’ lead over idle Boston widened as Pittsburgh dropped to fifth. Chicago and Brooklyn also won, while the Yankees and Indians slipped in the American League.
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New York Giants
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates
Giants
Corsairs
Bill Jerry
Leroy Parmalee
Pirates
Braves
Freddy Lindstrom
Mel Ott
Terry
Ott
Johnny Verger
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
Phillies
Philadelphia
Guba
Len Warneke
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Hack Wilson
Brooklyn
Nelders
Dodgers
Silas Johnson
Wilson
Danny Taylor
Washington
New York
Senators
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Yankees
Joe Kuhel
Fred Marberry
Heinié Manush
Indians
Frank Pytlak
Yanks
Tigers Down Fast Corkers in Funkstown Speedball Showdown
West End Tigers defeated East End Corkers 17 to 7 in game two of the Funkstown speedball series. J Williams and Bud Lowman homered for the Tigers while Lew Murphy and M Isemeinger led Corkers hitting. E Keller and Monte Hammaker starred on defense. Final score 17 7.
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West End Tigers
East End Corkers
Funkstown
J. Willams
Bud Lowman
Tigers
Lew Murphy
M. Iseminger
Corkers
E. Keller
Monte Hammaker
H. E. Corkers
Baseball Leaders Named For National and American Leagues
Summary of leading batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching in both the National and American Leagues. Lists top players: Klein and Foxx among others, with team affiliations like Phillies Giants Yankees Athletics and more, plus season totals and win loss lines.
Stars Shine in Doubleheader Yet Again
Yesterdans ger Stars sh BILL TERRY and BUD PARME LEE. Giantse-lFormer's homer with two on in 11th won first game from Pirates. Sam Leslie, Dodgers, and Frank Pytlak, Indians, provided key hits. Bob Johnson and Gordon Rhodes sparkled for their clubs as eight players posted multi hits or drives in a three-game context.
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Bill Terry
Bud Parmelee
Giantse
lFormer
Pirates
Sam Leslie
Dodgers
Reds
Frank Pytlak
Indians
Yankees
Bob Johnson
Athletics
Brown
White Sox unveil father and son day at Comiskey Park
The Chicago White Sox announce a father and son day at Comiskey Park. A dad’s grandstand ticket will admit a son, offering families a special outing at the ballpark.
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Chicago White Sox
Comiskey Park
Bluebirds Meet Hancock Tossers in Sharpsburg Tilt
The Bluebirds travel to Sharpsburg to face Hancock in a Sunday league clash. Coach Hinkle hurls ace for the up staters, while Bluebirds rely on Katzal’s return and recovered players as they seek a double win to press the league lead.
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Sharpsburg
Bluebirds
Hancock
Mountaineers
Katzal
Antietams Travel to Face Jackets in Sunday Showdown
Boonsboro Yellow Jackets ready for revenge against Antietam Firemen after a 11 to 1 loss last Sunday. Leaders face two tough remaining games against Sharpsburg and Eagles in a season with a record crowd anticipated.
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Boonsboro Yellow Jackets
Antietam
Down County
Boonetown Lads
Jackets
Sharpsburg
Eagles
Hornets Set to Face Eagles in Sunday League Clash
Mt. Briar Hornets aim to beat the Eagles for first half win in Washington County League. They tied the Birds last Sunday at Stadium, and Manager Leiter believes the home game gives them a real chance for victory with a likely crowd.
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Mt. Briar Hornets
Eagles
Down County
Golf Tourney Opens At Hagerstown Club Today
The annual fall golf event at Hagerstown Golf Course begins Saturday with the first round expected to finish by September 2. Four sixteens compete. Lew Miller led medal play with 79. Pairings list matches across all four sixteens for the opening round.
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Hagerstown
Lew Miller
C. M. Stickell
Vic Miller
Harry Dorsey
Dwight Steele
Henry Miller
Harry Frilinger
Paul Shilling
R. B. Green
Joe Ward
Harry Condon
J. B. Reynolds
Fred Beachley
Alec Fechtig
Dick Semler
Bob Miller
Aus Keene
J.C. Alexander
Joe Hildebrand
W. L. Hysong
Pat Murphy
Jack Lumn
Bob Dudley
R. M. Fridinger
Paul Martin
Shorty Helm
Charles Newbrought
Bui ‘Lery
Dick Latern
Swope Spangler
Brandenberg Va
Lloyd Ritter
George Orrick
Shorty Preson
Cabbies Set for Weekend Series at Home
The Paramount Cabbies host two strong clubs this weekend, facing Martinsburg Blue Sox today at 2 30 P M on their diamond for revenge after a prior defeat, then meeting Hoffman Chevies Sunday at 1 30 P M as the first game of a doubleheader with a probable impact on second half standings. Players should arrive at 1 00 P M today and 12 50 P M tomorrow.
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Paramount Cabbies
Martinsburg Blue Sox
Hoffman Chevies
Cabbies
Martinsburg
Wildcats Ready For Funkstown
Williamsport Wildcats prepare for the playoff push in the Washington County League as they host Funkstown at Conoc Park in the second game of their two game series. Last week Williamsport blanked Funkstown 6 to 0 and enter favored to repeat behind Lefty Williams strong pitching. Funkstown seeks its first win of the second half and will again face Williams, a top hurler in the circuit, on Sunday. Meanwhile the Félines travel to the Potomac to face Martinsburg’s American Legion club with a 1:00 PM departure from Williamsport.
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Williamsport Wildcats
Funkstown
Conomac Park
Cats
Williamsporters
Williams
Potomac
Martinsburg
American Legion Club
Williamsport
Witiwa Netters Host Cumberland Dingle Team Sunday
The Witiwa Tennis Club meets the Cumberland Dingle Team at City Park courts starting 10:30 A M. It is the second meeting of the season after Witiwa won the first 9 to 5. Cumberland is expected to bring strong representation.
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Witiwa Tennis Club
Dingle
Cumberland
Witiwa
Poloists to Play Sunday inter-club match at Washington County
Washington County Polo Association schedules an inter-club game Sunday at 3 30 pm admission free Reds face Whites with new riders. notable debuts by Bill Orrick and Frank Kelly for St James School while Mrs Ramsay Leigh and others prepare potential teams. Referee will be Major Duval.
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Washington County Polo Association
Reds
Bill Orrick
St. James School
Frank Kelly
Ramsay Leigh
Orrick
Ruth Tower Corsan wins Canadian 10 mile marathon swim
Ruth Tower Corsan of Toronto claimed the 10 mile Canadian national exhibition swim title in Toronto on August 26, finishing nearly three minutes ahead of Evelyn Armstrong of Detroit. The former Ruth Tower of Denver began strong early and led the field of 36 competitors to earn $3,000 in prize money.
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Toronto
Ruth Tower-Corsan
Irl
Ruth Tower
Denver
Evelyn Armatrong
Detroit
Halfway Orioles Hold Woodmen After Rain Shortened Game
Yesterday evening the Halfway Orioles and Woodmen battled to a 5 inning draw when called with the score tied. Cooper Bowman pitched well for the Orioles while Gushbaugh Fahrney and Lushbaugh starred for Woodmen. The Orioles schedule a Sunday doubleheader at 1 30 against Harrystown A C aiming for revenge after two prior losses.
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Orioles
Woodmen
Cooper
Bowman
Gushbaugh
Fahrney
Lushbaugh
Harrystown A. C
Birds
Cumberland Entries First Race and Six in a Card
The Cumberland program lists the first race at about five furlongs for 3yearolds with entries including Hayis Play and Donn aHoriodo among others. Second and third races feature purses for 3yearolds to show given horses such as Curlonga Wild Olive and Medal while the card notes several also eligible entries and detailed horse names.
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Hagerstown
Donn aHoriado Dubin
Hugh
Aronite
Si Haste
Donald M
eDecorate
J. Bowes
Mary's Way
Klein Extends Lead In Batting Race Across Leagues
Chuck Klein surged to a 378 average with 12 hits in 25 at bats for the week ending yesterday, widening his lead over Jimmie Foxx in the American League. Bil Teriy of the Giants rose to second in the National, while Klein topped NL in runs batted in with 105, hits 176 and 36 doubles as Wally Perger briefly reclaimed home run honors with four. Foxx posted a .355 average, Heinter Manush rose to .343, and Joe Kuhel jumped to .433 with 18 hits.
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Klein
Phillies
Terry
Giants
Martin
Cardinale
Ott
Hise
Pullin
Medwick
Cardinals
Vaughan
Pirates
P. Waner
Berger
Braves
Frisch
Fallis
Tinning
Cubs
Cantwell
New York
Chuck Klein
Jimmie Foxx
Foxx
Bil Terry
Wally Perger
Boston
Washington
Cumberland Results EB Claque and Fourth Race details
Race card lists horses with times and odds, naming winners and also rans. Includes entries like EB Claque Sherry and Blaze By Cruz, with times around 1:27 to 1:52 and multiple competitors such as Golden Princess Sage and Mordrum Parker.
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Cruz
Mordrum
Parker
Harvard
Hicks
Aga Carton
Nonjoyce
Red Rock
Radial
Umpire Assignments for Washington County League August 27
The Washington County Amateur Baseball League lists umpire crews for August 27 assignments. Officials include plate duties for the August 27 slate with crews for Funkstown at Williamsport Jones and McKee. Hancock at Sharpsburg Lushbaugh and Young. Woodmen at North End Penteney and Deeds. Eagles at Mt. Briar Bender and Long. Cabbles vs Chevies Paulsgrove and Linsisen. Western Enterprise vs Security Remberburg and Linsisen. Antietams at Boonsboro Brooks and Lightner. CHAS W Boyer, president.
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Funkstown
Wiliamsport
Jones
Trojans To Face Enterprise Nine In Stadium Sunday
The Security Trojans meet the Western Enterprise in the second game of a weekend series at the Stadium. Expected starters include Shatter, Yrovinger, or Barton for the Trojans and Nemere for Enterprise. Weather clear, track nod. double bill with Gunther Electric Gaff and others listed by post positions.
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Western Enterprise
Trojans
Shatter
Yrovinger
Barton
Myers
Nemere
Harvard
Enterprise
Shere Khan
Westy
Marvelite
Horese
Unclear 7 Osly Games Schedule Amid Fragments
Fragmentary sports notes list games with teams including New York Boston Chicago Pittaburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati and St Louis. Mentions today and tomorrow matchups but many words are garbled making exact dates venues and results uncertain.
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Cleveland
York
Chicago
Clevelane Ae
Palladeiphia
Detroit
St. Lonta
Boston
St. Louis
Ington
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Philadelphian
Chicage
Brooklym
Cincinnati
Pittaburgh
Brooklys
St. Lona
Brooklyx
St. Lo
Kamen
Dick Preston Wins 7 Caddie Championship at Hagerstown
Dick Preston defeated Max Kinsey 1 up to capture the 7 Caddie Championship at Hagerstown Golf Course. Jim Say and Earl Kis also advanced, defeating opponents 3 and 4 up respectively, to reach the final bracket. Semler and Earl Jones were among other contenders in the event.
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Dick Preston
Max Lsey
Hagerstet
Ton
Jim Say
Earl Kis
Max Kinsey
Semler
Earl Jones
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