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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1939

Page

9

Night golf may soon move from dream to reality

Chicago Aug 26 Night golf could become real via portable floodlights on golf courses said Fred Corcoran PGA tour bureau manager. The idea envisions exhibitions then full lighting allowing nine or 18 holes after dark with office workers joining twilight rounds. At Midlothian the Hagen Invitational saw Runyan and Horton Smith tied for first after 54 holes, with Metal and Nelson close behind as teams compete in two more rounds today and tomorrow.

Fred Corcoran Professional Golfers Association Corcoran East Cororan Walter Hagen Midlothian Country Club Paul Runyan Horton Smith Ralph Guldahl Harold McSpaden Dick Metal Byron Nelson Tommy Armour Jimmy Thomson Ed Dudley Billie Burke Gene Sarazen Henry Ticard Johnny Revolia Henvy Shute Ernie Harrison

National League Games Schedule Grows Dense

National League games listed for today feature Chicago at Boston, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at New York, and Brooklyn at New York. Tomorrow matchups include Chicago at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at New York, St. Louis at Boston, and Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.

Chlcarn Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicagoa New York St. Louts Brooklyn

American League Yesterday Scores and Standings

Cleveland beat Philadelphia and New York 11 to 8 while St Louis lost 0 to 2. Chicago defeated Boston 2 to 0. Washington triumphed over Detroit, with New York leading the league at 84 34 .712. Boston 72 44 621, Chicago 65 53 1551, Cleveland 62 54 534, Detroit 61 68 521, Washington 40 0 342, St Louis 33 81 289-50 65 420. Phillies at Cleveland and other schedule games listed. Chevs Report: Day of the Moffman Chevies orders team at 1 pm for Sharpshore county league contest.

Cleveland Philadelphia New York St. Louis Chicago U. Boston Dewolt Washington Boston Chicago Detroit St. Louie CHEVS Moffman- Chevies Parts and Service Department Sharpshore

Indians Beat Athletics 6 to 0 in One-Hour Game

Cleveland pitchers limited Philadelphia to six hits as Harry Risenstat struck out several batters and the Indians blanked the A's 6 to 0. Nelson began for Philadelphia, relieved by Masters in the eighth, while Cleveland tallied four runs in the first and added two more, improving to a third straight win over Philadelphia.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Harry Risenstat Mackmen Tribe A's Lyn Nelson Walter Masters Phila Nelson Masters Hayes Kisenstat Hemsley

Newsom Hurls a Four Hit Victory Over Senators

Buck Newsom pitched a four hit game for the Detroit Tigers who defeated Washington 5 to 2. It was Newsom's 15th win of the season. Detroit piled up 12 hits off Joe Haynes as Walley Averill homered with two doubles and a single in the win.

Defroit Buck Newsom Detroit Tigers Washington Newsom Tigers Joe Haynes Walj Averill Detroit Haynes Ferrel Techetts

Pax's Sportorials On Softballers

Tom Reynolds leads the Victors in a softball tournament focused on sportsmanship rather than records. Wig team, Potomac Edigon, Interwoven Mill, Winchester's Junior Board of Trade, Hose Co No 3, Frederick Tailors, and Station teams bring varied histories and potent lineups as contenders or dark horses.

Tom Reynolds Wig Reynolds Interwoven Mill Martinsburg Winchester Frederick Tailors Presseason Station’s Springer

Michigan 550 points in 11 games in 1901 season headline

Walter Shackett and John Crimmins of Detroit each bowled 300 games on Oct 27 1993 setting a world record 600 for two players. Ban Johnson of Chicago, who died in 1931, led the American League as president from 1900 to 1927 when he resigned.

Michigan Walter Shackett John Crimmins Detroit Twoawan Ban Johnson Chicago

Germany tests ersatz steel for motorcycle frames in resin proof

Cologne August 26 A German factory reports testing artificial resin motorcycle frames with resin soaked cotton fabric pressed under over 3000 psi to claim steel like strength. The material is lighter, rust and acid proof and eliminates rattling, with use in automotive accessories already established. The report notes potential weight and durability benefits as a new ersatz steel alternative.

Cologne Germany

Seed corn on the stalk guides farmers to select ears

The article favors hybrid seed but urges Relers farmers to choose seed from standing stalks. It lists seven avoidances such as shank rot and smut, plus criteria like uniform silk timing, early maturity, low ears, wind resistance from husks, and proper drying and storage to boost next year's yields.

Corn Belt

Goons Capture Alsatia Softball Crown in 5 2 Win

Eddie Koons led the Goons to the Alsatia Pop eye League title with a 5 to 2 playoff victory over the Demons. Kepler pitched for the winners, Snyder for the losers, as Bulledge and Coffman homered. Team members include Koons, Smith, Zellers, Werlow, Strasser, Goffman, Wilke, Wright, Kepler, Haley and Lehman. a league chairman will be elected later.

Eddie Koons Goons Demons Kepler Ted Snyder Fulers Bulledge Coffman H. Smith Bill Zellers Jim Werlow Frank Strasser Landis Goffman Kemp Wilke Fred Wright Pete Kepler Burt Haley Dick Lehman

Baseballs Big Six Batting Leaders Declares Dominant Hitters

In a compact summary of top batting feats, G Ab R H and averages highlight Foxx Red Sox Mize Cindaln Gaints Weller and Aimovh among the elite. The text also briefly notes Russia’s 16th to 17th century Siberian conquest.

G. Ab. R. H. Pet. TiMa Siberia Russia

How to Select Seed Corn for Savers and Farmers

How to choose seed corn from home-grown crops using a guide offered by the Daily Mail Agricultural Editor. The article promises a coin, a pamphlet, and advice on selecting seed from standing stalks to reduce yield-robbing diseases.

Mail Information Bureau van Gorder Service, Inc Washington, D Washington, D.C Daily Mail

Radio Programs Outline Overseas Coverage and Schedules

New York August 26 radio networks extend overseas coverage with shortwave forecasts. Tonight’s lineup includes WEAF NBC Paris comment and European Roundup, Dorothy Thompson, and foreign news rebroadcasts. Sunday features Hitler speech cancellation and London reports from Kaltenborn.

New York Atlantic WEAF NBC Paris WABC CBS WJZ Dorothy Thompson Hitler Tannerberg Chicago Russia Germany Hugh Gibson London Kaltenborn MBS Nazimova Red Foley Daniel Tobin Benny Goodman MBS Chain

Chevies Meet Ruppert Bluebirds in Key Playoff Race

Hoff man Chevies travel to Sharpsburg to face Ruppert Bluebirds at 2:30 PM in a Washington County League showdown that could decide fourth place. Mentzer to pitch for the Chevies against Willard or Springer for Ruppert as both sides chase a crucial division win and crowd expect a fierce old rival clash.

Hoffman-Chevies Sharpsburg Ruppert Bluebirds Washington County League Chevies Ruppert Aggregation Day Mentzer

Single Men Triumph Over Wildcat Marrieds on Sugar Bowl

Yesterday evening on the Sugar Bowl diamond the Corky Smiths Wildcat married men from Logans Corner were defeated by the single men, final score 42 to blank. Fitz Martina and Leasure played for the losers while Smith and Staley scored for the winners.

Corky Smith Logan's Corner Fitz Martina Leasure Smith Staley

TODAY'S CROSSWORD PUZZLE TEASER OF MIXED CLUES

A jumble of crossword clues across and down forms a puzzle page. Entries include terms for animals foods plants metals and measurements, with several misspellings and garbled phrases. Solve the grid to reveal standard puzzle answers and theme details as printed.

Duffey Announces Schedule Changes for Sunday Games

President Pat Duffey of the Inde pendent Baseball League announced one extra game for Sunday August 27 and time changes. The Yarrowsburg Maugansville game moves to City Park as the second match after Funkstowns Tate Cubs at 1 20. Other shifts place Yarrowsburg Victor Products at 1 30 on Victor diamond and Maughansville Harrytown at 1 30 with Weverton Middleburg at 2 30 and Security Antietam at 2 30 near Antietam Furnace.

Pat Duffey Independent Baseball League Yarrowsburg Maugansville City Park Funkstowns Tate Cubs

Antietams Clash With Upstaters

The league leading Antietam F ml men travel to Hancock for a Washington County League game this Sunday at 2 30. A win keeps Antietam atop the standings while Hancock seeks sole third place with no victory. Manager Schindler May send St Clair. Lefty Murray may pitch if called. Hancock ties with Rupperts for third and needs every game to stay in playoff contention.

Antietam F ml Hancock Ants Schindler St. Clair Hlock Lefty Murray Faith Rupperts

Western Maryland Soccer League Plans Reorganization

The Western Maryland Soccer League, tied to Maryland State and DC Soccer Association, prepares a reorganization for the coming season. Last year’s teams included Westernport Bartor Delanese South Cumberland Boosters and Williamsport.

Westernport Bartor Delanese South Cumberland Boosters Williamsport

League Seeks Eight Teams for Maryland District Soccer

The league invites entry from any team wishing to join. Contact secretary Mr Boyd Paytous at 4 Cresaptown Md or district State association representative Melvin Kaplan Williamsport Md. Williamsport Athletic Club soccer team to meet at Miller's barber shop Monday evening at 6 o'clock to discuss plans for the coming season.

Boyd Paytous Cresaptown Melvin Kaplan Williamsport Williamsport Athletic Club Miller

Elks Softballers Tie Panghorn Blasters In Nine Innings

Elks and Panghorn Blasters battled to a 10 10 tie after nine innings last Thursday. Wetzel and Miller pitched well early before a late hitting duel. Next game at Pangborn diamond Monday at 3 45 with both managers expected to field their best lineups.

B. P.Q. Elks Panghorn “Blasters Wetzel Panghorn’s Miller Elks H. George J. Hildebrand Ted Elkmen Kiine Crouse Blasters Panghorn C. Miller Debart Pangborn Hiss

West End Stars to Meet Fairview Roses Sunday

West End All Stars face a strong Fairview Roses Sunday afternoon at 2:30 on the reservoir diamond. West End defeated Funkstown 4 to 2 in five innings Wednesday, improving to two losses for the season. Fairview’s whereabouts are largely Pennsylvania opponents with a reputed strong squad.

Reservoir West End Fairview Roses West Enders Funkstown Winnie Fairview Pennsylvania

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