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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1925
Page
4
A sprawling look at Allan Sothoron, famed for pitching prowess and controversial control, details his rise with the Browns and Red Sox, a decline marked by personal tragedy, and a later comeback with the Cardinals. The piece notes his unique fielding, low throwing errors, and the famed Rickey coaching method that shaped his later perfect plays.
After a decade as a journeyman pitcher with strong stuff but flawed fielding, Allan Sothoren finally gains a perfect fielding average. His career-long weakness was a failed hurdling throw to bases, while control against batters remained solid. Managers trusted experience, hoping refinement would arrive, but the recurring error defined his drift.
The Washington County High School race centers on Martinsburg High versus Waynesboro Hilt for the C. V. Championship. Martinsburg upset Waynesboro 3% to 25 in a fast season opener, with Hagerstown still in contention as Martinsburg and Lingburg have split results, while the Vulagers have twice defeated locals.
Robert P. Taylor, son of William J. Taylor of With Mameport, a rising county pitcher, has drawn a contract offer from Martinsburg after playing with Williamsport. He seeks a chance on the Eastern Shore, hoping better prospects than in his prior league. Martinsburg, after initial interest, faces competition from other clubs.
The Hagerstown girls defeated Waynesboro 23 points in the second half to spark a comeback win. Key scorers included Miller, Spitalman, and Bwerlnger with several late baskets, as teammates contributed through the fourth quarter and managed a solid team effort.
Fort Myers Florida March 23 Man ager Concl Mack of the Philadelphia Amateur team will eye the 14 players who arrived here Saturday with Men for their first workout of the Kennan today He ordered Ifaaman to report at the ball grounds at 10 o clock this morning A doctor reports a sixth son explains why some men left early
News that the New York State Athletic Commission will extend elimination tournaments to all divisions including heavyweight. Tom Gibbons and Harry Wills will be ordered to appear in a key show to identify a top contender, with Gibbons willing to box any man for Dempsey while Wills seeks a direct shot at the champion.
Kenneth Potter, ex-president of the Waytesboro Baseball Club, seeks an early rehearing after being ousted for a year. He disputes the Minor League Association verdict and vows further action if his appeal fails, aiming to prove others were treated the same. He plans to pursue other methods with his club to overturn the decision.
A garbled early baseball note lists catchers who logged 100 or more games in a season across the majors. Teams mentioned include the Yankees Braves Cubs and players such as Ruel Washington and Gonza les Cerda with totals from 106 to 190 games.
Fight fans from Hagerstown to Waynesboro will attend an eight bout boxing program staged by the Waynesboro Bage hall and Exhibition Company under the Pennsylvania Boxing Commission. Main events feature Kid Wagner of Worriaburg vs Sergeant K. Q. Kelteen of Cur- Nal a and Indian Russe of TMarrin burg, with two eight round bouts headlining. Also on the card are Bat Hummel vs George Tully in eight rounds and Jimmy MacDonald vs 4. 0. Stravest in four rounds.
A readable list shows contestants with names and numeric figures such as Charlotta Bowers 44 040 Katherine Hammerata Sie Mercy Lear and Ruth Clarke 18 078 Edith Wagner 6200 Catherine Hendrickasn 2 280 Jeannetts Shrader 12m Catherine Pryor 1 20 Virginia Fiaece 1 190 Katherine Embray 1 100.
The Elks face the Rosenblums led Cleveland Credits in a tough nightcap amid a strong winter season. Rosenblums feature Marty Friedman and Jobo Russell, with Kelly McBrite and Leonard Shepherd among key players as Cleveland projects a powerful defense and sharp shooting.
St James School beat Massanuthten Academy Woodstock Va in an extra five minute period. Final score 32 to 28 with Wyman Clark Towson and Clarke among top scorers. Referees Buively Timer Magruder. Game featured ten minute halves and multiple lead changes.
The piece notes Ixperta favor Washington to repeat as American League leaders despite questions about pace and luck. It cites Miller Hugging, Yankees manager, who predicts a tougher title race, with Washington, Philadelphia, and Cleveland as main challengers.
Michigan track coaches tout Charles Reinke as a potential point leader after a lean sophomore year. They expect a strong comeback in 1983 with his top event producing substantial scoring, aiming for a high point total.
Local programs feature Wray WOME Woo Icak and WRAY orchestras with multiple city and station references. Notable entries include concert broadcasts from Adelaide Dalacs, Dandeloria Orchesten, and H Halden's Orchestra, plus weathered listings for Cleveland, Louisville, and Kansas City areas.
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