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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1937
Page
4
Louisiana State relies on sophomore Young Bussey to sharpen the offense after reforming the lineup post Sugar Bowl defeat. Bussey, now a starter, anchors a versatile attack with Stell Kavanaugh Milner Enis as top targets while handling punting and safety duties.
Lisbon taxi operators face a new law requiring a weekly day off for drivers. The measure aims to improve working conditions and road safety by guaranteeing rest periods, with enforcement details and compliance timelines to be set by authorities.
Rose, Sugar, Cotton and Orange bowl contenders edge into final workouts amid rain, injuries and secrecy. Alabama and California guard secrets at Pasadena while Leroy Monsky eye injury prompts a mask. LSU refines aerials for Santa Clara, Rice lengthens odds in rain, and West Virginia’s Emmett Moon wows with passing as teams finalize lineups and backfields.
The Mercersburg Maroons travel to South Potomac street to face the Manbeck Bakers on the Odd Fellows Court Thursday night. B. Cobie leads as center and top shooter, with Beaver, former Washington College star and Mercersburg High School coach, noted for ball handling. Fellow players include Benedick, Fries, B. Coble, T. Coble, Rhodes, Beck and Diver biss. Leiter moves to center for height as a prelim between Manbeck Juniors and Whirlwinds precedes the 9 15 P. M. main game toss‑up.
The semi weekly parking meter collections yesterday amounted to $161, described by the tax office as about average.
New York news report details the Brooklyn Dodgers turmoil as front office strife, ownership feuds, and uncertain plans threaten the club. Speculation swirls over Van Lingle Mungo, possible trades, and a potential buyout by a Walker-led syndicate. Burleigh Grimes faces added pressure with spring training approaching and rent troubles linked to past legal remarks.
Thursday night at the Armory hosts a two game bill. Company B meets a strong preliminary opponent at 7 30. The Marketeers clash with the Peskins from Cumberland in the main event, aiming for an eleventh straight victory.
Williamsport Soccer Club meets Hagerstown in a three game series opener at Williamsport pitch. Hagerstown features former Hamilton and Cabbie players including Rus Bowers P Bowers Joe Metz and Leo Mills. Williamsport seeks first win after close losses showing strong teamwork in recent outings.
California accounts for 92 percent of the nation’s quicksilver production, underscoring the state’s pivotal role in mining and mineral markets. Major producers concentrate activity in key districts while demand from industrial sectors sustains high output.
Dec 29 1938 Pittsburgh report says Jock Sutherland may resign as University of Pittsburgh head football coach amid tensions with Chancellor John Bowman and athletic officials. Rumors linked him to a potential move to USC, with Jones' USC contract not yet settled. Pittsburgh officials declined comment while Sutherland traveled.
The Hagerstown Y swim team travels to Waynesboro for a return meet tonight. Hagerstown defeated the Pennsy team earlier in the season in a fast meet. Deen Marquari, manager, has the local swimmers in splendid condition. Team members depart the Y at 7 15 p m.
Under coach Eddie Semler and assistant Earl Widmyer Hagerstown High basketball players practice daily this week. An exhibition game is set for Friday against Alemni the Maroon and Gray boosters expect the veterans from Other Years. No definite starting five. several prospects are being considered.
A large crowd is expected at the Armory tonight for five boxing and four wrestling bouts to raise funds for charity. Tickets on sale now with about 2,000 distributed to members and fraternal groups. proceeds go to the Little Heiskell Club treasury.
A roundup of football odds from James J. Carrolls price factory in St. Louis shows California favored over Alabama by seven points and Louisiana State over Santa Clara in the Sugar Bowl. Other line moves include Rice favored over Colorado and Auburn and West Virginia with three point margins over Michigan State and Texas Tech in the Orange and Sun Bowls. The piece also notes high coaching changes, Lou Gehrig heading to Hollywood, and Sammy Baugh seeking a $15,000 to $25,000 salary with the Redskins.
Chess is described as the most cosmopolitan of all games. Invented in the Orient, it is played throughout the world, highlighting its global reach and enduring popularity.
Boxing card features Mike Thomas versus Clarkie Newman and Othey Trumpower versus Dick Schuchman with multiple weight class bouts. Wrestling matches include Wachter versus Sheik and Zecher versus Lowman among others. Referees are Dutch Shaffer for boxing and Harry Doub for wrestling. First bout at 8 pm, admission 50 cents with proceeds to charity.
The famed novelist Joseph Conrad was born in the Ukraine into a Polish family and did not learn English until adulthood, shaping his distinctive literary voice and career.
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