Brown captain John McLaughry follows football family legacy
Tuss McLaughry sees pride as his son John is chosen Brown captain for 1939. John, a top blocker and capable runner, earned praise for blocking and leadership while also setting a Brown hammer throw record. Younger brother Bob at Moses Brown captained his team and is hailed as a strong prospect for the future.
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Victors Fall to Maple Grove on Armory Court
In Harrisburg Victor Eagles lose 45 to 36 to Maple Grove as both teams showcase strong pass work. Game features multiple scorers including Knode Young Jones Hareford Penn Whorley Hardy Snyder and Buffington with Maple Grove led by Snyder and Kitch and total points 48 to 36. Reading notes also report regional farm income comparisons showing $150 average per person in ten cotton states versus $246 across other states.
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Baseball Magnates Convene in New York Trade Talk Swirls
Giants manager Bill Terry says no further trades planned this week though he would consider a pitcher. Bonura sold to the Giants for 20000 and five minor leaguers as major league meetings open. Pirates, Seattle discussed Freddy Hutchinson. Trade talk, league rules and centennial plans fill Waldorf Astoria discussions.
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Cleveland
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Yankees Still In On Hutchinson Amid Trade Buzz
The Yankees refuse to give up on Fred Hutchinson while Pirates near a deal. Giants coach Steven Owen credits his club’s calculated play for their championship win over the Packers, calling opponents lucky. Debates swirl about Brookyn trade gossips, Dodger position shifts, and Reds contract tweaks. Havana racing meet slated with mutuel betting and a tote handle at Oriental Park next month.
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Steve
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Funkstown Beats Security Soccer Team In Lopsided Victory
Funkstown defeated the security eleven 14 to 1 on the Funkstown pitch yesterday afternoon. Russ King led scoring with six field goals and the team showed strong defense and teamwork. Next Sunday Funkstown visits Sharpshore for a league contest. ANNUAL FOOD HALL COLLEGE PARK Maryland. University of Maryland students plan a benefit event inviting food donations for local needy families. Last year over a ton of food and clothing were collected and distributed.
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Russ King
Sharpshore
Tech Prepares Pass Defense for Sugar Bowl Showdown
Carnegie Tech football readies for a strenuous week of practice before the Sugar Bowl date with Texas Christian on January 2. The Tartans focus on a bullet proof pass defense to halt Davey O’Brien, whose passing arm powered TCU to an unbeaten season.
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Williamsport Loses Second Straight in 5 0 Defeat
Williamsport Soccer Club suffered its second straight loss at Cumberland, crushed 5 to 0 by Celanese Club. Poffenberger missed a late first half penalty as Celanese led 2 0 at the break, with Myers O Rourke and Thompson starring for Celanese and Stumbaugh Barnes Long and Poffenberger among Williamsport’s top performers.
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Markets Are Easy Winners Over Glen Rock
The Dorsey Marketeers won their second home game of the season on the Armory court, defeating Glen Rock 45 to 20. The local team controlled the pace with sharp passing and a tight defense, and Manager Young announced a Sunbury visit next Sunday with matches against Oklahoma Indians and Mouse of David slated to follow.
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Biggest Maryland Buck Won by Glen Burnie Hunter
Joseph Jr Oden of Glen Burnie Maryland reportedly bagged the largest deer tagged in Maryland during the recent open season It weighed 300 pounds and was shot near Lang Run Garret county Ernest Fletcher 15 of Flintstone Maryland is believed to be the state's youngest hunter after a 150 pound deer shot near Green Ridge
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Flintstone
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Floodlight by slot machine in Breslau sparks novelty
In Breslau Germany a floodlight operates via a slot machine drop for six cents enabling a three minute illumination of the historic city hall. Separately foresters note December as ideal for cutting fuelwood and advise wise cutting to benefit woodlots.
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Breslau
Germany
Giants Triumph in National Pro Gridiron Championship
The New York Giants defeated the Green Bay Packers 23 to 17 in the National League playoff, setting a new attendance record of 48,120 at the Polo Grounds. Coach Steve Owen led a rebuilding Giants squad to a dramatic late drive capped by Hank Soar and Danowski connecting for the go ahead score.
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Cuff Busy Schedule After Giants Victory
New York with Ward Cuff of the Giants set to juggle a telegram offered job as assistant track coach from Marquette and a spring football post. He will accept both projects after the season ended following the playoff win over Green Bay.
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Greet Bay Packers
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