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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1934
Page
8
Two Frederick promoters Robert Grove and Bernie Winkle eye a January 22 opening for a boxing program at Hollywood Gardens on West Patrick Street in a remodeled 500-seat venue. Local boxers expect activity while promoter plans unfold.
Charlie McAllister of Forest Hills Long Island shot 66 in the opening round of the Miami Open to lead by two strokes at the $3,000 event in Miami. Willie Dow, a four year pro at the home course, stood second with 68 while Tommy Armour, Phil Perkins, and Ralph Stonehouse posted 69s among the field of over 760 entrants.
Bostonian Shoes on sale at Hoffman's Style Shop located at 18 N Potomac Street. Offer highlights a reduced price on FIA S280 model with the unit priced to attract shoppers.
Chicago January 6 a proposed February 16 heavyweight bout between Max Schmeling and King Levinsky at the Chicago Stadium appears nearly certain. Stadium officials aim to line up Max Baer to meet the winner. Joe Jacobs and Levinsky shareholder agree to date. discussions on terms and bout length proceed. Dempsey travels to assist Baer talks. Foley plans negotiations for Baer to face Schmeling or Levinsky.
The Green Wave girls basketball team earned a victory against the Flyin Aces in a competitive matchup. Key players from Woodland Way showcased strong offense and defense, securing the win for the home side.
Hagerstown High opened the scholastic season by losing 39 to 25 to Penn Avenue High of Cumberland on the local floor. Morin led the locals with 16 points as the team, smaller and green, fought back in the second half to outscore the visitors 18 to 10. Penn Avenue jumped to a big first-half lead, 29 to 7, and maintained the pace with Henry and Miller starring for the winners.
Boston officials moved fast to repair fire damaged Fenway Park home of the Red Sox. Seven hundred workers were already on site with plans to swell the crew to between five hundred and one thousand. Fire destroyed centerfield bleachers and spread to nearby garages and two tire warehouses. losses were estimated at two hundred fifty thousand dollars while construction of the new bleachers cost five hundred thousand dollars. The aim is to have Fenway habitable by April 1 to attract large crowds in the coming seasons.
Funkstown posted a 35 to 21 victory over Boonsboro in a tight league game. Sterner led scoring, as Funkstown broke open in the second half with fast passing while Hemmaker Gimple and Stottlemyer contributed on offense. Boonsboro was led by Mumma Sterner and Poffenberger though unable to keep pace.
Joe Styda har and West Virginia University beat Maryland 26 24 at the State Armory in Cumberland. Maryland shot poorly and squandered chances, but a late burst nearly tied the game. High bowling scores in the Precious Stone League came from Sefton 180 Matthews 130 and Stoner 129.
Chicago January 6 1934 American League President foresees a stronger pennant struggle in 1934 citing attendance at football and trades across clubs. He notes Browns rebuilding under Rogers Hornsby Indians in market for infield, Colchran to Detroit, Goslin to Detroit and White Sox improvements. He expects multiple contenders including Cleveland Boston Chicago New York and Washington in a lively race.
A New York reel of sporting upsets 1933 would have yielded astronomical theoretical winnings. A single dollar placed on King Jack, Max Baer, Primo Carnera, the Giants, LSU, Denny Shute and others at odds listed would have grown to an implausible total of £16,605 000 000 000.00, illustrating the era’s unpredictable outcomes and the dream of vast fortune.
Clearspring hosts a strengthened Wildcats side in a high profile league clash after an exhibition loss to the Cats on New Year’s Day. Regulators seek revenge as they aim to balance a prior 3-3 rally and bring home their first home game in weeks with a large crowd anticipated.
Mayor J. Ss. Hartley of Olathe was wounded by a fellow officer during a car chase as they pursued fugitives. The attack occurred as the motorcar pursuit unfolded, with authorities investigating the shooter’s motive and the officer’s status.
At Hagerstown High School a double header is set with the girls facing Frederick High in the 7:15 p.m. opener and the boys meeting Frederick High immediately after. Coach Semler faces lineup questions as fans expect a strong showing from both Hagerstown teams after a recent Cumberland tilt.
The Busy Corner Bowling League resumes as Williamsport All-Stars split two with Marylanders and Palace at Eckis alleys. Kreps led with a 520, Stars short handed but fought back against Palace, league eyes second half title. Also reports Martinsburg High loses 39 18 to Allegany High in Cumberland before Maryland West Virginia game.
Shamrocks host Hancock tomorrow at 2 30 on Conomac Park in their second meeting of the year. Upstaters won the first game. Hancock undefeated this season, with 88 goals and only five against. Both teams strong in mud. likely a soggy field. Probable lineups list Hancock with Myers and Bowers, and Shamrocks with Young or Stenger and Murray.
A long list of January to March bowling pairings between churches and groups appears as a extended schedule. The garbled text interleaves team names such as Carnations and Violets with church affiliations including Trinity Baptist Grace A B and St Marks, amid a single note about a gold-handled sixteenth century French stiletto found near Vinita Oklahoma.
Moose of Hagerstown face Glen Rock quintet and Company B in Sunday basket action at the Armory. York County League champions the Alsatia five and other top clubs loom as potential opponents, with two big centers and a guard trio to boost the locals. Company B, under Les Young, shapes into a tough foe as a prelude to a 3 p.m. main event after a 2 p.m. preliminary.
The Thimble Bowling League opened last night at Palace alleys with the Zippers winning three games from Busy Bees and the Green Wave taking Dixie three straight. High single games were led by Elizabeth Boyd Jean Repp Charlotte White and Lou Kerr, while Kerr again topped totals with a 280. Next week features Green Wave versus Zippers and Busy Bees against Dixie.
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