Blue Ridge League Likely To Retain Six Clubs In 1927
The Blue Ridge League appears set for six teams in 1927 after most franchises, including Martinsburg Chambersburg Frederic Hanover Waynesboro and Hagerstown, are expected to remain. Alten town and Hazelton face denial as applications are reviewed with added scrutiny and a special meeting called by President W Jamison within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge
Nobbins
Martinsburg
Chambersburg
Frederic
Hanover
Waynesboro
Hagerstown
Alentown
Hazelton
W. Jamison
Jamison
Randolph-Macon Will Be Rebuilt After Fire
Front Royal Va June 14 Trans of Randolph Macon Academy announce a new 300000 school will replace the one destroyed Monday at Froth Royal. Construction will begin at noon. Meanwhile the school will serve 200 boys and classes will be held in local buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aghiand
Randolph-Macon Academy
Legal Block Theory and Its Use in Basketball Scrimmage
An early analysis explains the legal block in basketball where players may assume any position on the floor during scrimmage. It describes how defenders may be blocked by an opponent's path while a passer drives, enabling quick exchanges and passes to teammates cutting toward the basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alayer
Dundee Wins Over Roberts in Madison Square Garden
Joe Dundee of Baltimore defeated Eddie Roberts of Tacoma after a near KO in the fourth round, winning a ten round decision before a crowd of over 18,000 at Madison Square Garden. Roberts pressed hard early, but Dundee outboxed and outlasted him, with Roberts landing a fierce one-two in round four before Dundee recovered and finished strong. St Paul’s bowlers later won two of three in Sunday league action at the M O A alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joe! Dundee
Baltimore
Eddie Roberts
Tacoma
Wash
Roberts
Dunflee
Hia
Madison Square Garden
Eighly
Dunes
Enockout
Hagerstown High Teams Win Twice in Local Clash
Hagerstown High School secured two wins last night, with the boys defeating Martinsburg 38 to 10 and the girls beating Martinsburg 46 to 41. The boys’ defense was strong, using 12 players as substitutes in the second half, while Staton led the boys and L Miller and D Draper stood out for the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown High School
Martinsburg
Hagerstown Boys
Staton
L. Miller
D. Draper
Girlo
Hagerstown
Braton
R.freseee
Oo Starr
O. Wiehel
L . Jonee
L. Young
Ef Kooun
Snyder
Dorsey
Dudley
Q Hobinson
O¢ Widmyer
Youngs Bree
Bowers
Fee Yererene
Baker
Baklers
Homer
Fijsepee
Ponder
Toms -Yeeveereee
Saints Meet Penn State at St James Court Battle
St James School gym hosts a key midseason basketball clash as Saint Louis County’s Saints face Penn State Forestry quint. Tipoff at 9:30 this afternoon. Saints seek strong shooting and ball movement to counter Penn State’s balanced defense. Forestry is regarded as a leading Midwest exponent, promising a tougher test than the Lee Donaldson School triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James School
Dows County
Penn State Forestry
Halnte
Lee Donaldson
Penn State
Kean
Mideweat Utyle
Ihu Saints
Forestry
Frederick Club To Elect New Officials
Frederick club moves to elect new officials for the 1927 season with Wayneharp and Hagerstown setting precedents. Augustua Ludwig chosen as president and Keneath G. Potter named to pilot the Frederick association in the coming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge
Hagerstown
Augustua Ludwig
Waynenharp
Keneath G. Potter
Frederick
Rickard and Delaney near heavyweight title match plan
Tex Rickard and Jack Delaney reached a near agreement for Delaney to join Rickard’s heavyweight elimination tournament to decide the next opponent for Gene Tunney. Promoter said final details would be ironed out soon after a three hour talk at Madison Square Garden. A February 7 bout between Padino Uzoudun and Knute Hansen would determine the opponent in the winner’s match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tex Rickard
Jack Delaney
Gene ‘Funasy
Pate Rolly
Bridgeport
Conn
Madison Square Garden
Nidagd Woul Riddle
Delansy
Padhino Uzoudun
Knute Hansen
Dickinson Cagers Edge Mount Marys on Last-Second Shot
Sweeley nailed a long game winning shot with two seconds left to lift Dickinson over Mount Marys 19 to 18 in Dickinson. It marked the locals first loss of the season for Mount Marys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson Cagers
Himmitteburgh
Jon
Sweeley
Mount &J. Mary's
Wroight
Election of Officers Meeting for Frederick Baseball Club
The Frederick baseball club to elect officers on January 19 with President David Cromer in charge. Fans are urged to attend as financing the club, including selling Bongon tickets, is a key topic. Last year ticket sales yielded a neat profit and may be repeated. Local officials say every true fan should be present to support plans ahead of other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
uLock- Boldera
Santa
Acers
Atucener Chui neLore
Tor
sRpur Vaseuak
Meryland
Lam
Simen
Allentowne
Hazelton
Trenton
Teague
National Association
Ashville
Dogn
Ashich
Govi Fellowship
Manship Adt
Gutrantice
Tela
Trajsuror
David Cromer
Frederick
Tacoming Bongon
Sanson
Frederick Ofelal
Bristling Battles Seven Bare Fist Days
A recollection of a grueling boxing sequence recounts a bout where Hopper delivered a crushing blow to the head. The fighter recalls dizziness and disorientation, but describes finishing the match with a wary sense of victory as Madden urged him on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Madden
Amiranta
Local High to Face V A Five in Afternoon Contest
Local High School teams travel to Winchester this afternoon to challenge Shenandoak Valley Academy. Captain Staton Whabel Young Dorsey and Robinson likely start for Local High, with Snyder possibly subbing for Young. Coach Semler leads a fast court that may press the pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown High School
Wincheater
Shenandoak Velley Academy
Someon
Leather Angels
Guach Semler
Staton
Whabel
Young
Dorsey
Robinson
Thara
Snyder Tmny
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lette
Allentown
Jamtigon
Jetlar
Altentown
Chamboradure
Maroons
Tack
Red Rosa
Waa
Bluse Sox
Clube
Aéro
Jemicon
Wiely
Ikite
Blue “Ridge
Hadglton
Blue Ridge Bangus
Alfentown
Cluhg
Duke Landgraf
Blue Ridges League
Japilgon
Jana
Takia
J. M. Guider
FL XL Schmidt
Jonn Sc. Berger
F. K. Schmidt
Fraferick
Wrederlok
Merrieburg
Chambers
Unrg
Waynesburg
You
Agers
Town
League
Bualens
Berger
Chambornbure
Had
Randolph-Macon
Dundee
ST. Paul's
Bt. Paul's
Grace UD. i
St. Paula
Grace UW. B
Hatekiss
Witnners
Vivian Sllezs
Nave
Hagerstown High
Millet
D. Drapar
H. Hoffman
E. Hoffman
Helm
Veces
L. McLaughlin
Biee
Saints
Delaney
Battler
Jack McAuliffey
Alor
McCarthy
Jack Iopper
New ‘York
N.Y. A
Eiubheae
Hopper
Madden
Atey
Jessason
O. K
Hopper R Wadily
D& Eight Bowlng
Vivien Alors
Ady
Othigh
Chrysler
Tong Life
Progressveness
Keysler
Walter P. Chrysler
H. V. Hart
E. B_htimore
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!