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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1926
Page
3
The reminiscence highlights Red Sox catcher Carrigan and his witty onfield chatter that unsettled batters. Billy Evans, Al Corrigan, and Hap Felsch are cited as rivals and figures from the era. The piece notes Carrigan’s timing, vanity plays, and bench banter as part of his strategic humor during games.
The narration describes Felsch reacting to being marked with two strikes and disputing the third strike while at bat. Bill Carrigan, noted as a genial catcher, engaged warmly with batters between pitches, easing tension and adding conversation to the game.
New York December 22 Jack Delaney of Dunkport Goon moved into contention for the heavyweight crown held by Gene Tunney. Delaney stopped Wisconsin’s Bud Gorman in the second round after Gorman was dropped twice and referee intervened. Delaney, cut in the second round, delivered a decisive right to the chin, flooring Gorman for an eight count and forcing a stoppage as Gorman groggily staggered to his corner.
In a 10 round semi final Trozenberg defeated featherweight Patoy Mack of Jersey City by unanimous decision. Trozenberg landed his best punches in the fifth and sixth rounds, staggering Mack.
Sunday school pinspillers were active on the Y alleys with high scores shaping the contests. The Crusaders beat Trinity Lutheran 1892 to 1288 as Stouffer led with 377 pins toppled. Washington Square routed Grace U T 2801 to 1450, Humolsing of Washington Square totaling 838.
Frederick Hustlers led by last season’s first baseman Jack Smith meet the Rustlers in a Christmas Eve night title match at the YMCA. Managed by Jack Smith with captain Larry Boerner the Frederick squad is backed by former Blue Rider Clarence Blethen. Local fans expect a capacity crowd as Frederick and the city renew basketball ties. the five game series begins with this opener and the winner needs three victories.
The Hornsby Frisch and Ring deal, valued at over half a million, transfers Rogers Hornsby from St. Louis to the Giants amid tense negotiations with Sam Breadon and Charles Stoneham denying cash payments. Giants manager John McGraw long sought Hornsby, while Yankees pursue multiple trades including Ward, Grabowski, and Durst. The era’s headlines cross major moves as 1927 plans take shape with new rosters and finances.
Chicago December 21 reports say baseball faces a drastic house cleaning with eight stars banned from four years ago. The Chicago Tribune cites months of investigation and says details, names of players, and league are not released. Commissioner Landis declined comment and promised a statement likely Tuesday at 4 o clock.
Dear Sport Editor of Daily Mail Hagerstown Md a fast amateur team named Cramers Candy Kids requests a game in your city on or before January 1. The lineup includes Winebrenner formerly of Maryland School for the Blind Downen Cramer Barthlaw and others.
New York World reports the New York Yankees completed two trades. Aaron Sardo goes to Chicago White Sox and Piehers Gam Jones and Walter Benll move to St Louis Browne in exchange for Ward. The Yankees receive catcher Jack Graboweld and pitcher Crom from Chicago.
New York manager Miller Huggins ridicules rumors that outfielder Bob Meusel will be traded after a costly error in the final game. He calls Meusel the best left fielder in the American League and questions why any deal would be made.
Dec 21 BST. St Louis Cardinals president Sam Breadon trades Rogers Hornsby to Hunts for Frank Prisch and Thomy Ring after a failed contract talk. Hunger over a three year versus one year deal prompted the move while rumors link Roger Bresnahan as a potential successor, though Breadon denies an inside track. Hornsby accepts the trade, saying it’s acceptable if the club wishes to move on. The piece notes attendance rising to 177,714 in a season progression.
Promoter Promey announces middleweight IPTOMEY will train Billy Harris for his December 20 boxing carnival bout with Kid Grove at the Armory in Martinsburg West Virginia. Harris, recently trained in Route 10 Martinsburg, will work on power and road work as Grove, a tough opponent, seeks to force a decision. Tickets range from 1.00 to 2.00 with a likely record crowd expected.
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