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The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1939

Page

3

Lou Nova learns from Baer bout and path to Louis challenge

The article argues Lou Nova must heed his corners to avoid toe to toe battles with Max Baer. It notes a long range strategy and rapid recovery, but warns his inexperience risks brain damage and delays his readiness to face Joe Louis.

Lou Novast Joe Louis Max Baer Cou Baer Cing Baer Jimmy Braddock Frange Anyng Lou Anctor Iova

National League and American League batting leaders listed

The column lists top NL and AL batting averages runs batted in and hits with players such as Mize Foxx DiMaggio and Rolfe named for their standout stats. It also notes pitching leaders including Thompson Ruffing and Donald and reports Rogers Jewelers beating Stairchild 8 4 in a softball game with M Lier Miller Hines and Dif dahl contributing for the winners.

DiMaggio New York Foxx Boston Rolfe Ew York Williams Bost Quinn St. Louis Eenberg Detroit Lewis Washington Cosby Rden Case Chapman Clevelan Donald Rogers Jewelers Stairchild M. Lier G. Miller Hines Diffdahl Ers

All Signs Point to Merciless Finish by Yankees

Yankees extend winning streak to seven after 11-0 and 8-2 doubleheader routs of the Browns in St. Louis. Joe Gordon homers twice. Steve Sander wins his eighth. Red Sox five-run eighth inning power Chicago 9-2 as Boston slips further behind. Buck Newsom and Detroit beat Washington 5-2. Harry Eisenstat shuts out Philadelphia 6-0.

Yankees Judson Bailey A.P New York Yankees St. Louis Browns McCarthy Boston Red Sox Boston Chicago White Sox New York Red Sox Browns Philadelphia Washington Senators Yanks St. Louis Steve Sandra Monte’ Pearson Cleveland Johnny Allen Joe Gordon Lefty Gomez Mnih Hal Spindel Joe Vosmik Jimmy Foxx Chicago White Sox John Knott Clint Brown Big Buck Newsom Detroit Newsom Pete Fox Harry Eisenstat Cleveland Indians Athletics

Mize and DiMaggio Lead Hitters this Week

Chicago trio Kreerich Appling and McNair surge into AL top hitters as DiMaggio regains pace at .402. Keller jaunts to .350 for Yankees, Mize leads NL at .356 while Ott slumps and Cuccinello rises for Boston. Other AL leaders include Foxx Doerr and Gehringer amid shifting totals.

New York Chicago White Sox Mike Kreerich Luke Appling Eric McNair Joe di Maggio Yankee Charley Keller Yankees Johnny Mize St. Louis Cardinals Mel Ott New York Giants Tony Cuccinello Boston Mize St. Louis Arnovich Philadelphia Bonura McCormick Cincinnati Medwick Goodman Hassell Garrs Swhr Cuccinelle American League di Maggio Foxx Keller Gehringer Detroit Johnson McQuiinn Doerr Kreevies Chicago Tros Cleveland Apaling McNair

Statton Juniors Win Over Elizabeth Street Bears

The Station Juniors defeated the Elizabeth street Bears yesterday 9 to 6 in a well played contest. B. Martin pitched four hit ball and PD Henry starred in the field. Schlotterbeck led the offense for the winners while Ecebone stood out for the losers.

Statton Station Elizabeth Street Bears B. Martin Henry Schlotterbeck Ecebone

VICTORS WANT FIRST PLACE IN BASEBALL DOUBLE BILL

Washington County League action features Victor Blue Sox aiming to reclaim first place by beating Beansboro Yellow Jackets in the 1:30 p.m. opener. Mt. Briar Try-Me meets Old Exporters in the nightcap as both clubs seek better playoff positioning.

Victor Blue Sox Beansboro Yellowjackets Mt. Briar Jackets Blue Sox Sox

Jameson and Kirby Clash for National Women's Golf Title

Betty Jameson of San Antonio and Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta met in the National Women's Golf Championship final at Wee Burn Club Darien Conn in a Southern showdown. The youthful finalists, 13 and 20, entered the 36 hole grind with Jameson holding a slight edge, after Kirby defeated Charlotte Glutting and Jameson ousted Elizabeth Hicks in earlier rounds.

Darien Conn Betty Jameson San Antonio Dorothy Kirby Atlanta Wee Burg Club Chunky Paul Berg Minneapolis Miss Jameson Miss Jeson Elizabeth Hicks Long Beach Calif Miss Kirby Charlotte Glutting West Orange Leavyain

Station Goes To Frederick for Softball Showdown

The Station softball team travels to Frederick Sunday afternoon to face the Esskay team at 2 o clock. Esskay is billed as Frederick’s fastest softball ten and will compete in the Eastern Association Softball Tournament opening in Hagerstown Monday. Shupp and Shaffer will be the Statton batteries. Fans can join travel at the Statton plant at 12 30 Sunday afternoon for this anticipated clash.

Frederick Esskay Hagerstown Shupp Shaffer Statton

Qualifying Rounds Close On Sunday At Fountain Head Club

The Fountain Head Country Club hosts qualifying rounds for the Club Championship with Sunday set as the last day to qualify. First round matches start Saturday and the second round Sunday with finals Monday. A Fountain Head team will travel to Cumberland to face Cumberland Country Club, with an expected 45 players departing.

Fountain Head Country Club Fountain Head Club Cumberland Cumberland Country Club

Coast Stars Seek Olympic 440 Job

Erwin Miller of Southern California, 22, dominates the 440 at PCC and NCAA meets and is viewed as an Olympic prospect for 440 yards. He shares hopes with Howard Upton as rivals and potential future Olympians, while Don Watts shot near world record times before his graduation and career shift.

Los Angeles Wondy Miller California United States Miller Erwin Howard Upton Upton Ben Eastman Don Watts Watts Inquirers Brutus Hamilton America Hamilton

Lefty Grove Loses as White Sox Rally Past Red Sox

Chicago White Sox beat Boston 9 to 2 on Ladies Day before 16 000 fans. Boston led 2 0 early as Grove started poorly, Foxx and Vismo helped tie it, then Chicago exploded in the eighth with seven runs off Emerson Dickman to seal the win.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox White Sox Old Lefty Grove Joe Vismikeut Jimmy Foxx

Davis Cup bid alive as McNeill and Cooke reach Newport final

In Newport on August 28 Davis Cup hopefuls Don McNeill and Elwood Cooke won tight matches to reach the final round of singles. McNeill defeated Dave Freeman 7-5 6-2 6-3, while Cooke outlasted Bryan Grant 6-0 3-6 6-8 6-1 after rain paused play.

Newport Don McNeill Elwood Cooke Cooke Portland Ore Bryan Bitsy) Grant Atlanta Grant

Seabiscuit Aims For Sun Beau Record Patch Up Under Way

Old Seabiscuit is being patched up for another crack at Sun Beau’s money winning record of 376,744 dollars. He’s 30,000 shy and galloped daily in California. The NBA may recognize Lou Ambers as welterweight and lightweight champion. Bets on the World Series and other sports notes fill the round up.

Atlantic Clty N. d Old Seabiscuit Sun Beau California Lou Ambers Joe Jacob Tony Galento Sissy Lou Nova

Colts Primed to Hold Lead in Independent League double bill

Maugansville faces a double bill tomorrow in the Independent League with Harrystown at 1 30 on Harrystown diamond and Yarrowsburg at City Park in the nightcap. Cols lead by two games with a protested Tate Cubs game pending. Strong lineups and large crowds expected as Weverton Middleburg meet and Yarrowsburg plays Victor Eagles to precede the night game.

Maugansville Harrystown Yarrowsburg City Park Margansville Colts Tate Cubs Colts Hiirystown Guessford W. Younkins Yarrrewsburg Antietam Weverton Middleburg Victor Eagles Victor Diamond Funkstown

Wildcats to Meet Blair in Key West Virginia Clash

Williamsport Wildcats enter the home stretch aiming to use Blair as a stepping stone to finish strong as they face Eastern West Virginia powerhouse Blair on the high school field. Blair features Sam Cloud Kilmer Lamp and Tederick from Martinsburg. Myers or Anderson start for Williamsport with Robinson pitching for West Virginia. Each team has won one game in the series.

Williamssport Wildcats Blair West Virginia Williamsporters Winchester Wayneshera Blair Hnewp Sam Cloud Kilmer Lamp Tederick Martinsburg Pottenberger Felines Hither Myers Anderson Bart Robinson Waynesboro

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