Track star Glenn Cunningham primed for winter pace
The Sugar Bowl meet showcased speed and depth with Glenn Cunningham clocking 4 13.2 in the mile and Archie San Romani setting a new American 3000m mark while Don Lash pushed him to the tape. Gene Venzke won the 800 as Cunningham faltered on the final turn, signaling an early peak for Cunningham and a competitive indoor season ahead.
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Glenn Cunningham
Archie San Romani
San Romani
Nosed
Don Lash
Gene Venzke
Cunningham
Sports Roundup by Eddie Brie t z New York Jan
A compact summary of 1930s baseball and boxing chatter notes Larry MacPhail eyed for Dodgers GM job with high merit. Dizzy Dean salary talk, Braddock Farr boxing odds, Van Mungo trade hints, Augie Galan vs Shaun, War Admiral race prep, and New York baseball writers to name Player of the Year.
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New York
Jan
Brooklyn
Larry MacPhail
Dodgers
Clarance Rowland
Cub
Dodger
MacPhail
Tommy Farr
Cnb
van’ Mungo
Ajary
Lonnie Frey
Clyde Shou
Augie Galan
Shaun
Ford C. Frick
National League
Brecders
Marshall Goldberg
Pittsburgh
Paul yAp
Michalson
New York Baseball Onyiters
Apostoli Upsets Steele For First 1938 Title Shock
In Madison Square Garden Apostoli defeated Steele by technical knockout to seize the middleweight crown. The Frisco challenger used close range power to overwhelm the champion, who suffered an eighth round onslaught and vowed not to fight in New York again.
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Dillon Graham
New York
Fred Apostoli
Freddie Steele
Steele
Frisco
Rue Cauliflower
Apostolj
Glen Lee
Omaha
Neb
Apostoli
Madison Square Garden
Freddie
ANTIETAM FIRE PIN LEAGUE SHARES LEAD IN TWO WINS
Ken Yountz and his Quiners move to first place by taking two games from the Cherries in the second half. Trumpower and Taylor boost the Quiners while Plums and Dears perform, with high scorers Moore 201 Trumpower 186 Manious 1721 Miller 184. Also notes Delasior omitted from high average list. Old Export baseball event set for Mane Day at 7 p.m. at French's Barber Shop. Paramount Cabhie Athletic Club to discuss ball team matters.
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Ken Yountz
Quiners
Trumpower
Taylor
Haniitan
Kretzér
Bill Wammaker
Manious
Moore
Hamilton
Miller
Gaylor
TJ. Klick
Colliflower
Vee
Spalding
Byerly
Delasior
Waite So Vacuo
Peats
Corsen
Cherri
Sta P.m
Paramount Cahhicg Athletic Club
Paramount
Cabhie Athletic ¢Lah
French
South Potomac Street
Ember
Cubs Offer 75000 Cash and Four Players for Van Mungo
New York report says the Chicago Cubs renewed a bid for Van Mungo offering 75000 dollars in cash and four players. Dodgers find the offer unsatisfactory, preferring different targets, while Brooklyn weighs in on who they would accept. Other clubs like the Giants, Pirates and Cardinals are mentioned as potential bidders, with varying proposals and reactions.
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Chicago Cubs
van Mungo
New York
Cubs-Dodgers
Brooklyn Magnis
Chicago
Dodgers
Cub
Brooklyns
Mungo
Wrigley Field
Brooklyn
Clarence Rowland
PLRK
Wrigley
Rowland
Dodger
Chicaan
Ebbetsfield
Ripper Collins
Joe Marty
Lonnie Frey
Clyde Shoun
Collins
Marty
Buddy Hassett
Frey
Shaun
Augie Galan
Clay Bryant
Frei
Bryant
Lanesville
Ohio
Burleich Grimes
Cubs
New York Giants
Mel Ott
Pittsbursh Pirates
Paul Waner
Independent League to Meet in Funkstown Hall
A meeting of the Independent League will be held at the Jr. 9. Vo AM hall in Funkstown on Sunday January 16 at 2 90 p m sharp. This will be their first meeting of the year and teams from Hebb Motors of Finks Iowa Magansie Middleburg Chewsville Cave toma Mt Lena Antietam Red Winds Datean Yarrawsburgs Marrystown and Security are listed. The league president may propose changes including an umpire system modeled on the Washington County League with an umpire appointed by the league president.
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Funkstown
Cn. Sharp
Hebb Motors of Finks
Iowa
Tare Hs
Magansie
Middleburg
Chewsville
Cave
Toma Mt Lena
Antietam
Datean
Yarrawsburgs
Marrystown
Security
League
Iy League
Washington County League
Cirewit
Lvely
Independent League
Oelua i
Famous Teams Shown In Pictures At Academy Theatre
A Grantland Rice sport short was shown yesterday at the Academy Theatre featuring two famous basketball teams the Diamond Oilers men and the Tulsa Stones one of the best girls teams. Stars Moon Milling and Swede Larsen display accurate shots and rim plays in regular and slow motion. The show includes a trick shot sequence and ends with an invitation for Magerstown High School’s manager to view the picture.
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Grantland Rice
Academy Theatre
Diamond Oilera
Tulsa Stones
Fiests
Doe Cumiskey
Albino Bison Rarely Seen in Washington Zoo
Washington reports an albino bison moved east as Rell, chief of wildlife research, notes no other specimen is known to exist. The animal from Moiese reserve is believed unique, marking a rare sight for visitors at the zoological display in the capital.
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Washington
Washington Zoo
Wlr. Rell
The
Biological Survey
Zon Gat
Wild Life
Yaar
Moiese
Mungo Better Than Dizzy Says Grimes In Baseball Talk
Farmer Burleigh Grimes, a longtime local, says Van Single Mungo is a better pitcher than Dizzy Dean. He notes a potential trade could happen if cash is involved but expects Mungo to stay if not traded. Grimes praises Mungo as a great pitcher, good hitter, and capable fielder, and forecasts he will win if kept. He also criticizes calling Dodgers daffy and promises straight baseball from the team.
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Burleigh Grimes
van Single
Mungo
Dizzy Dean
Grimes
Wilbe
Brooklyn
Van
Dodgers
Baily
Handley Triumphs Over Hagerstown In Narrow Win
Handley High of Winchester defeats Hagerstown High 21 to 19 on the Incals court, overcoming a late shooting edge by Hagerstown. Y Girls also beat High School 25 to 4 as Handley and Y teams show form, with lineups and fouls listing key players and referees.
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Hagerstown High School
Handley High Five
Winchester
Maroon and Gray
Hagerstown
Handley
Pig
Kendall
Dened Scott
Fos
Seeseseree
Hartle
Hoopengardner
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R. Raker
Raker
Yeakle
Alder
Dorsey
Draper Hopkins
Seers Krotzer
Calhone Knatth
G McLaughlin Shaw
Ene Gye
Beard
Fense
Woods
YP. Schlosser
Schlosser
M. Hose F. Hose
P. Schlasser
Descepoli
Precious Stone Bowling League Standings Narrow Margin
The Tuyauoise team held first place in the Precious Stone Bowling League by a slim margin after a late win over the Ame thyst squad. Ameralds split games with Diamonds as M Routaahn led with ten strikes and No McLaughlin followed with nine. Ko Myer posted a 12 for a single game in the standings update.
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Tuyauoise
Precious Stone
Amethyst
Ameralds
Diamons
M. Routaahn
No McLaughlin
Lot
K. Beyard
Ko Myer
Navy Triumphs 14-12 Over California In Close League Clash
Navy edges California 14 to 12 as Colliflower and Bill Russell lead the attack while Rovers of California tops scorers with eight points. California’s Lightner Mumper Powers and Sayles struggle in a tight game. Purdue later defeats Maryland 7 to 5, setting league records with five free throws made.
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California
Cals Coula
Harvard
Colliflower
Bill Russell
Rovers of California
Fruce
Foo
Russell Ec
L . Roulette
Lightner
Mumper
Danzer
Sayles
Goesseereeeee
Schindle
Allenderks
Young
Jenkins
Myers
Obits
Guth
Purdue
Maryland
Tagg
Hoffman
Peddicord
Treisler
Bill Lightner
Grogsman
C .Eeseseneeee
G Ceesereeee
Ai Hershey
Fahrney
Ri Uighiner Goed
HL. Stoner
Rockville to Face Bakers in Afternoon Basketball
Tomorrow afternoon at the Odd Fellows Temple court Bakers will host Rockville A C a team of former college and prep stars at 3 o clock A preliminary Greencastle girls meet Rockville girls in a rivalry game Stanbecks have built a long lineup for this year Bakers introduce a new girls game format as a preliminary event.
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Odd Fellows
Temple Court
Mancheck Bakers
Ie Rockville A. C
Greencastle Girls
Rockville Girls
Stanbecks
Bakers
Record Crowd Expected at Charity Games at Armory
A charity doubleheader at the Armory features the Linke Heiskelehik club hosting Balti more's Overleas lnh and the Cumberland Dragons. Gates open at 2 o clock with proceeds aiding the Tittle Heiskel Club’s fund. adults 45 cents, children 10 cents, and a strong turnout anticipated.
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Armory
Linke Heiskelehik
Woorthy
Overleas Lnh
Baltimore
Commany Bo
Cumberland Dragons
la O¢Lock
Tittle Heiskel
Putoen
Pirates Bring Pro Team to Armory Basketball Doubles
Tonight the Pittsburgh Pirates face a professional lineup as the Dorsey Marketeers meet the visiting duo Dude Moore and Jesko in a double bill at the Armory. The Pirates, second in the National League, bring many local stars and aim to counter fast breaking passes from the visitors. Admission is 35 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
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Dorsey
Pittsburgh Pirates
Armory
Bagers
Frederick de Molay
at & o@lock
Pittsburgh
Sec
Tesko
Dude Moore
Jesko
Werh Bonn
Duquesne University
Moore
Y Gymnasts Lose Match to Washington Champs
The Hagerstown Y gymnasts lost 20 to 17 to Washington, last year’s Eastern Y.M.C.A. champions, in the season opener. Washington had seven fencers to Hagerstown’s two. High scorers were Boone and Gaither, with Phillips of Washington delivering a high bar display. Newcomer Russell Jones showed promise, including a one hand balance demonstration.
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Hagerstown
Washington
Boone
Gaither
Anderson
Phillips
Coliese
Russell Jones
Eymanast
Jones
Floyd Neal
Ai Aaser
Junior Basketball Loop Will Start
The junior basketball league opens this afternoon at the Armory with three 1 o clock games. Company B faces the Vietor Juniors, Indians play Vikings, and Y Juniors meet Volunteers of America. Officers elected include Paul Fryer as president Grant Reese as athletic director and Paul Rhinehart as secretary and treasurer.
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Wil
Vietor Dun Jiors
Indians
Vikings
Volunteers of America
Paul Fryer
Grant Reese
Paul Rhinehart
Hartnett Sets Goal for 1958 Cubs Spring Camp
Gabby Hartnett plans to return as Chicago Cubs catcher for the 1958 season and spring training at Catalina Island. At 37, he projects to stay in good shape despite manager Charlie Grimm hinting he may assume more managerial duties. Hartnett hit .353 in 1937 and boasts a 996 fielding average in 1003 games, underscoring his value as a veteran leader.
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Chicago
Gabby Hartnett
Chicago Cub
Cub
Catalina Island
Worcester
Mass
Montana
FP. K. Wrigley
Wrigley
Hartnett
New York Giants
Cubs
Harnett
Charlie Grimm
Messengers to Play For Title In Hagerstown Sunday
Western Union’s Messengers meet Waynesboro South End Tigers for the district crown at South Potomac field Sunday starting 2 15 pm. Captain Spigler and Miller lead the squad in peak form as fans gather. players advised to arrive by 1 pm for pregame drills on the field.
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Western Union
Hagerstown
South End Tigers
Waynesboro
South Potomac
Spigler
Miller
Hoover R, Smith
Andrews Sowers
Shirey Martz
Ose
J. Knode C, Smith
Moats Mills
Snyder Millar
Williams Burch
Veeseee
Saizier Kratz
Knode Kershner
Morris
Jockeys Hardy and Jackle suspended by stewards
Racing notes report jockey Les Hardy of Lexington Indiana and Johnny Jackle of Silver Creek New York suspended. Hardy suspended indefinitely for unsatisfactory ride on Candle Ends and rough riding on Spanish Maid in third race. Jackle suspended ten days. Irv ing Anderson rode Wests Hero Pharacase One Teat Swap noted as campaigner for Mrs Torrrente.
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Prean
Les Hardy
Lexington
Ing
Johnny Jackle
Silver Creek
NX. Y
Hardy
Jackle
Candle Ends
Spanish Maid
Wests Hero
Irving Anderson
Pharacase
Would Build Reserve For Davis Cup Play
Miami reach, Fla. Jan 18. United States Lawn Tennis Association members opened their annual meeting with talks on creating an aggressive reserve for future Davis Cup players. The junior development committee led by W. Matson Tobin will push proper supervision, coaching, and sectional inter sectional matches to select merit-based players.
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Fla
America
United States Lawn Tennis Association
W. Matson Tobin
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