Year 1929 set to bring big sports showdowns worldwide
The article foresees a tumultuous 1929 with boxing and golf facing prime clashes, Dempsey Tilden Nurmi and Hagen among others linked to major comebacks and rivalries. It notes the Yankees poised for health strength in the world series and hints at renewed Army Navy contests in 1930. Birth rate trends in Wales and Megland are also touched.
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Harriss Black Cat Jinx Ends Major League Run
Slim Harriss, baseball's six six pitcher, has left the majors, sent to the Minneapolis club in a Red Sox trade. Known for speed and a sharp curve, he battled a famed black cat jinx blamed for rough seasons and limited success.
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Fourteen Big Leaguers Play All Games in 1928
New York, Dec. 31 Only seven men in each major league can be termed real iron men of the diamond for 1928. That is a player in every game for his club. Ruth Gehrig and Dout hit added to the regular schedule by playing in all games including four World Series games. Other American Leaguers in all games were Sewell, Kamm, Manush, Blue, and Gehringer. National Leaguers besides Dout hit were Bissonette, the Waners, Critz, Hell, and Thompson.
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Philadelphia
Juniors to Play Waynesboro YMCA Five
The Chrysler Junior basketball team will meet the strong Waynesboro YMCA five New Year’s afternoon at 1 15 oclock at the YMCA Court here. Scotland s birthrate in 1927 was the lowest on record.
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Athletics Outfielder Praises Hale Courage in Trade Talk
Al Simmons of the Philadelphia Athletics defends Sammy Hale’s courage amid criticism. He notes Hale faced tough luck in key games last summer, compares him to other players who showed bravery despite poor form, and doubts a Mack trade is likely.
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Ex-High Tossers Defeat Chrysliers on M C A Court
Ex-High tossers rally to beat the Chryslers 21 to 17 on the MCA court after trailing 13 to 4 at halftime. Chrysler stars Staton Weibel and Dorsey led scoring while Phillips and Hammaker paced the Chryslers in a low scoring second half comeback attempt.
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High Five Readies for Week of Games
After nearly two weeks of inactivity Hagerstown High School basketball returns with Eddie Semler leading a blackboard session today followed by daily long practices for the rest of the week in preparation for weekend games. The Chrysler team will also play this week.
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Chryslers
Frankie Frisch Hunting Photo Near Lake Placid
A photo shows Frankie Frisch of the St. Louis Cardinals on a winter hunting trip near Lake Placid in the Adirondack Mountains with a gun and a dog.
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Waynesboro High to Battle Chrysler Quint on Local Court
Waynesboro High meets the Chrysler quint on the local Y court tomorrow night. The Chrysler lineup is mainly high school players and the game will serve as a solid workout for upcoming scholastic competition.
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Waynesboro High
Wildcats Win Soccer Title In Narrow County Final
The Williamsport Wildcats defeated the Hagerstown Independents 5 to 3 to win the county soccer title and conclude the season. D Ebersole shone with two field goals and two penalties, while Ingram of Hagerstown scored twice and added a late penalty. Referee Stenger oversaw 35 minute halves as key players Keen, Bularo, Shirlaw, Miller, Staley and Mills contributed strong showings.
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Staley
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