Local youth Richard Bachtell wins national prize gold medal
Richard Bachtell of Hagerstown awarded first prize and a gold medal as the most perfect youth in the United States. His muscular pose, trained under Robert Snyder, signals continued success in national weight lifting circles with Knodle also earning a gold medal in bantamweight.
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United States
Richard Bachtell
Hagers‘town
Bachtell
Robert Snyder
Detroit
Robert Knodle
Ichard Bachtell
Hagerstown
Wrigley Poised for pennant with Cubs in 1919 season
Chicago seasoned by 1929 roster talk, Wrigley bets on Hornsby punch and a deep pitching staff. McCarthy frets over lineup as Cubs add rookies Clarence Blair and David Taylor at infield and high value pitchers like Cvengres, Horne, Day. Reserves including Gonzalo Ansley Grace vie for spots as spring training opens.
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Paul R. Mickelson
Chicago
Marie Joe" McCarthy
William Wrigley
Cubs
McCarthy
Rogers Hornsby
Hornsby
Kiki Cuyler
Hack Wilson
Riggs Shephenson
Woody English
Gabby Hartnett
Wrigley
Rajah
Boston
Harnett
Grimm
English
Wilson
Cuyler
Stephenson
el Heydler
Cub
McCarthys
Clyde Beck
Clarence Blair
Little Rock
David Taylor
Memphis
Blair
Southern Association
Taylor
South
Herling
Charlie Root
Sheriff Blake
Gay Bush
Art Nehf
Pat Malone
Carlson
Secral
Swason
Mike Cvengres
Wi Pita Falls
Berlyn Horne
Jersey City
Clyde Day
Omaha
Mike Gonzalo
Tova Ansley
Atlanta
Bob Grace
Johnny More
Reading
Cliff Heathcote
Earl Web
Wise Elected by Wildcats for Upcoming Baseball Season
At a Wildcat Athletic Association meeting Thursday evening, Wise was named president with William V. Stenger as business manager and John Hetzer as treasurer. Russell Zimmerman becomes manager and Jack Kerps captain. The club plans a February minstrel show, buys new uniforms, and lists Kreps Lefty Lowman Coony Reed Ripple Buhara Charlie Zimmerman Lizer Garrish and others among players plus a pitching staff including Lowman Hetzer Murray Stenser Guessford. William Stenger invites teams to arrange games in Williamsport Ma.
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Wildcat Athletic Association
Joshua Wise
William V. Stenger
John Hetzer
Russell Zimmerman
Jack Kerps
Nathan Buharp
Wildcats
Kreps
Hagerstown
Lefty Lowman
Coony Reed
Ripple
Buhara
Cats
Charlie Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Keystone
Anderson
Miller
Mack
J. Ebersole
Harsh. Robinson
William ¥. Stenger
Williamsport
Hancock quintet trounces Cumberland in hard fought game
Hancock representative court team the Hoffman-Chevrolets defeated Co G quintet of Cumberland 52 to 24 at Hancock. Powers led with eight field goals as Hancock outplayed Cumberland in all aspects. Final score 52 to 24 with balanced scoring from the winners.
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Hancock
Hoffman-Chevrolets
Co. G Quint
Cumberland
Upstaters
Powers
Hancock - Goeais
Powers, fT -5++-+ 8 J cwy McCullough, ft -- 5 0 10 jMcKinis
Buchanan
Rice
Franklin
Golden
Tex Rickard The Easygoing Garden Boss Behind The Scenes
Henry L. Farrell profiles Tex Rickard noting his accessibility and habit of hosting reporters in his Garden office. The piece recalls Rickard's informal style, lack of formal books, and preference for talking with journalists and fight managers into long sessions, portraying him as a genial but solitary figure.
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Henry L. Farrell
NEA Service
Tex Rickard
Richard
Ralph
Tex
Naomi Lewensolm
Sonandsa
Dempsey
Willard
Toledo
Rickard
Martinsburg And Frederick Split In CVA L Openers
Frederick High School defeated Martinsburg High 25 to 16 in the opening CVAL boys game while the Frederick girls won 22 to 17. Referee Shyrock called a total of 12 fouls during the rough contest as a large crowd watched the double bill.
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Frederick
Frederick High School
Martinsburg High
Shyrock
Block would back Sharkey Stribling bout in Miami Beach
Paul Block, sportsman and newspaper owner, offers to finance the Sharkey Stribling fight if Madison Square Garden Corporation backs out, contingent on all profits and 25 percent of purses going to charity. He cites insured Americans and total life insurance figures in his telegram to James Ts Bush.
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New York
Paul Block
Winchester Hi Here Tonight On The High School Floor
Winchester Hi Here Tonight features the Maroon and Gray seeking a fifth straight win and second in C V A L against Handley High of Winchester Virginia. The 8 o clock game has no girls contest with Winchester little known but expected to face a tough battle. Coach Semler may start the lineup that defeated Waynesboro 219 to 15.
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Handley High
Winchester
Semler
Waynesboro
Guards Ease Past West Virginia in Armoy Defense
Maryland National Guard Company B defeated West Virginia Company D 38 to 12 on the Armoy floor. Snyder and Keller starred for the winners as Gander fueled the offense. Final box shows Company B scoring 16 baskets and 6 fouls to reach 38 while Company D managed 3 field goals, 3 others, and 9 points with Spaulding and Light contributing.
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West Virginia Guards
Snyder
Keller
Gander
Guessford
Thomas
Minnebraker
Reese
Cseeeses
S Gander
Falk
Middleton
Waseen
Spaulding
Hinton
Hagerstown Boys top Waynesboro in season opener
Hagerstown High School defeated Waynesboro 19 to 15 as the C V Athletic Association season started with a clash of top contenders. Snider starred for Hagerstown while Waynesboro veterans struggled in an off day. Girls teams earlier saw Hagerstown pounding Waynesboro 35 to 17.
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Waynesboro High School
C. V
Mason and Dixon
Snider
Hagerstown
Waynesboro
Shoe and Legging Win Tight Industrial League Battle
The Magerstown Shoe and Legging Company basketball quint edged Pangborn 16 to 15 on the M. C. G. A. floor. Both teams displayed teamwork and sharp passing, with most baskets from distance. Pangborn scoring likely by Travinger Delauder Thoman Shellhase while Shoe and Leggers Nigh and Heron led with key baskets.
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Magerstown
Basketball Quint
M. Cg.a
Pangborn
Panaborn
Pointa i Travinger
Sessessee
S .Delauder
L Thoman
R. Nigh
Heron
Ryan
Crack K Ofc Team Plays Tonight In Major Baltimore Showdown
Hagerstown fans are promised a top tier basketball clash as CracK K ofC team hosts the Baltimore K. of C. squad at 8 15 pm on the local VW floor. The visitors boast two top Baltimore guards and a strong front line, with national press buzz backing their talent. Admittance is 25 cents and a large turnout is expected for forty minutes of fast paced play.
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Cumberland
Baltimore K
Baltimore
of C
Baltimore Sun
Caseys
Hagerstown
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