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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1928
Page
4
A joint Chicago meeting of major leagues drew strong opposition to removing the pitcher from the offensive lineup. Managers argued the change would erase game uncertainty and complicate in-game decisions. One leader cited Slim Harris as a symbol of thrilling old play that would vanish under the rule.
The local DeMolays trounced Hancock 26 to 17 as subs fueled a second half rally after Hancock led 16 to 7. Miller and Jones starred on offense while Dudley anchored defense for the DeMolays, with Pow and McKinley leading Hancock. Referee: Gordon Starr.
A near empty crowd could end the semi pro basketball season in Hagerstown as Harrisburg Knights of Columbus comes to town to face the local team. Manager Metz cites heavy travels and telegraphs from major teams as signs rights fees may lure better attractions if interest rises. Local lineup to be chosen from Young Ryan Snyder Shaw Niswan der Schindel Fiery Green Robinson Wright and others. K of C stars include Callahan Hummel Furjanic McCarvel O Connor Beckley Bailey Dailey and more. team averages six footers, about 190 pounds.
California and Georgia Tech continued practice sessions ahead of the Rose Bowl appearance. Southern California and California squads held two hard workouts behind locked gates, while Georgia Tech limited itself to a light session. Charles Witmer, a Georgia Tech student, spent holidays with his parents in Summit Avenue.
Statistical reports from 60 colleges show 1928 kickoff return touchdowns exceed prior seasons. Denison’s Stubbs set the longest kickoff return at 102 yards. Other 100 yard returns include Uansa Pittsburgh and Dilla Missouri. Tennessee Florida Washington State each beat two kickoff TDs. Multiple players scored on kickoffs for California Tech Brown and more, with notes on gaps and interference. Renault delivers strong hits in a separate boxing note.
The 1929 infield third base spots look unsettled with only Lindstrom Whitney and Kamm as definite incumbents among 16 clubs. Plans at St Louis and Pittsburgh suggest moves for Frisch and Traynor, while others like Dugan Koenig and Vera face possible shifts as clubs weigh prospects and trades.
H B Dutch Leonard former major league player and his wife Murfet Worth were rescued from their burning two story home on the Leonard vineyard yesterday. Both were ill with influenza when neighbors pulled them to safety as the house burned and burned at an estimated loss of about 40000 dollars.
Former bantamweight champion Kid Williams headlines a boxing card at the State Armory Thursday night with Louis Guglimini of Washington. Promoters tout four strong local bouts, including Cyclone Williams versus Kid Woods, and multiple six round matches featuring Benny Goldstein, Frankie Check, Mike Ferries, and Sam Finazzo. Large advance ticket sales cited from Brunswick, Frederick, and Washington, D. C.
In New Orleans on Christmas day M J Crennan's Saxon carried 120 pounds to victory in the four miles and a sixteenth handicap at Jefferson Park. The race, run on a fast track, finished with Saxon 1 47 flat, Gilahad second and Old Slip third. The event carried 38500 dollars and drew thirteen starters with strong wagering.
Cali, Colombia reports Basque heavyweight Paulino Uzccuden won a ten round decision over Canadian Jack Renault before about 30,000 fans. Uzccuden led most rounds and delivered a severe beating in the middle rounds as Renault struggled to match the Basque’s pace.
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