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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1935
Page
4
In this column, boxing history and cautionary tales unfold as heavyweights like Louis and a wary rival era navigate dangers of underestimating lesser foes. Anecdotes recall Adolph Winter and Layla, with Gibbons remarks on Norfolk and a lesson about guarding oneself in every round.
Monday schedule features Hagerstown hosting Frederick and Funkstown facing Martinsburg in Hagerstown. Tuesday brings Mercersburg vs Funkstown in Mercersburg. Wednesday has Martinsburg at Shepherdstown and Berkeley Springs hosting Hagerstown in Berkeley Springs. Thursday offers Shepherdstown vs Frederick at Shepherdstown. Also in sports news the National Hockey League game in Chicago ends Rangers 4 Blackhawks 3.
In Mondé night action the Woodmen of the World duel Frederick Blue Ridge Lines in a pivotal TriState League game that could shape the first half standings. A Woodmen win ties for second. Frederick’s victory nearly clinches the first half. So uth Club hosts Funkstown in the late game on a reconditioned high school floor with new players and a busy schedule set for 7:30 and 8:30 PM.
New York round up of 1935 humor and sports gossip lists best jokes about Eddie Neil and Joe Louis. It notes Danno O Mahoney boxing lines, predictions by King Levinsky and Col Jake Ruppert, plus Yanks buying and trading. Football mentions Lou Little Hank Anderson Mehre and Elmer Layden, with various college figures and outfits.
A historic note records that 117.42 bushels of wheat per acre was achieved in Ireland County Washington in 1996 and has not been surpassed since. The achievement remains the county’s benchmark for grain production, cited as an enduring agricultural milestone from the era.
The American Olympic Committee voted to accept resignations from certain committeemen and urged inactive members to withdraw. Chair Avery Brundage proposed the move as factionists led by Jeremiah T. Mahoney faced defeat at the AAU convention. Questionnaires will be sent to all committeemen to gauge their stance as funds for sending teams abroad are expected to rise with AAU and NCAA support.
New York December 29 Frankie Klick of San Francisco and Lou Ambers headline a lightweight show at Madison Square Garden Friday night. The program tops this week’s boxing schedule with an eager crowd expected.
Harrisburg Tele graph five defeated Dorsey Market five 40 to 28 at State Arthory yesterday afternoon. Dorsey led the first half narrowly but slumped after halftime as Harrisburg, led by Hoffman and Faver, rallied with steady scoring and savvy pass work. Young starred at guard for the Markets, while Adams contributed for Harrisburg.
Guardsmen defeat CCC 41 to 34 on Armory floor. First half led 22 to 11 as Boonsboro rallied late but fell short. Wolzack led CCC with 18 points while Rogers starred for the soldiers with 12 points and Robinson delivered center shots. Sidams also contributed solidly for the guardsmen.
Catholic University football team arrived in Miami in 75 degree weather for the Orange Bowl against Mississippi. Coach Dutch Bergman welcomed outdoor practice after five snowbound days at Washington, praising the players’ mental attitude. No practice today. two sessions planned tomorrow.
A sweep of current classified offers shows many houses for rent with wide options. Prospective tenants can find affordable shelters across neighborhoods and types, with varied lease lengths and amenities to fit different needs.
Saturday at Palace alleys the Southern Shoe Company bowling team won three of four against the Ha gerstown Shoe and Legraing Company by over 150 points. Kroizer Basore starred, Manious led the rival team, Rey Cox had a 201 final game, McAfee logged six straight spares, and a rematch is planned next Saturday at the Coliseum if six Legging players can average over 0.
The Ring magazine ranking places Joe Louis at number one in the 1935 heavyweight class, with Jimmy Braddock second. Nat Fleischer notes the unusual result, highlighting Louis’s standout performances and the poll of 131 sports writers. Benny Lynch tops Fili pinyo flyweight in a separate class as Small Montana ends near the leaders.
Henry P. Edwards secretary of the American League service bureau begins a poll of Baseball Writers Association of America members to decide which players will be included in the Hall of Fame to be built in Cooperstown New York. Edwards is shown at his desk in Chicago in an Associated Press photo.
In Pasadena California the 34 000 open golf tournament postponed second round today due to rain. Play resumes tomorrow with finals moved to Tuesday. Harry Cooper of Chicago leads the first round with 66 while four players tie for second at 69 Mortie Dutra Henry Picard Vic Ghezzi and Orville White. Horton Smith sits one under with 70 as 14 threesomes braved the soggy greens before being halted at the ninth.
Over the past twenty years California has carried out more than 200 executions for murder. Data show persistent use of capital punishment, highlighting regional debate over its justice and deterrent value amid evolving policies and legal challenges.
Stanford fullback Bobby Grayson, troubled by a chest cold and sore throat, declared he will play against Southern Methodist in the Rose Bowl. He trained in practice after doctors ordered him to bed but said the threat to his health was slight and he intended to suit up.
The Hagerstown High School Maroon and Gray prepare for the basketball season with practice and a schedule starting January 10 at Allegheny. Key players Morin Keller and Basore are out, new material shines, and fourteen reported for practice as the team lines up a busy slate through February with C. V. A. L. members Hagerstown Waynesboro and Martinsburg.
In Baltimore Hershey Flyers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 2 to 0. In New York the Sea Gulls beat the New York Rovers 3 to 2. In Syracuse the London club triumphed over Syracuse 5 to 2 after overtime in the International League.
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