Two Ton Galento Praises Punch Power Over Gym Training
The piece profiles Tony Galento known as the Orange Night Stick arguing fighters train too long and fight too little. He boasts a huge belly as defense, claims his left hook is devastating, and dislikes fancy training. Comparisons are drawn to Harry Greb and Maxie Rosenbloom who thrived with minimal gym work.
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Williamsport All-Stars top Hagerstown in final score
Williamsport Soccer Club scored twice in the first half to beat Hagerstown All-Stars 3 to 1 by halftime, then Daugherty added another near the end to seal a 4 to 2 victory on the home field. Long Kaplan Lemen starred as the strong Williamsport halfback line on offense and defense.
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Daugherty
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Myers
Harper
Kaplan
Hankey
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Rohrer
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Forgotten Man Of Baseball Presides Over Small Minor League
Ed Daily, 48, oldest league president in organized baseball, heads the Middle Atlantic League in the Pittsburgh district. Since 1925 he steered the Class C circuit through financial hardship to stability with franchises in Akron, Springfield, Dayton, Cannon, Portsmouth, Johnstown, and Charleston. Daily earns 3000 a year and views baseball as a lifelong hobby, noting minor league presidents rarely reach major jobs. He also runs the Pennsylvania State Association and has long served in athletics.
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Cannon
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Ohio
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Charleston
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John Martin
Southern Association
Alsatia League results and Funkstown coach seeks games
The Alsatia Fruit and Nut League final maple spilled last Friday reshaping standings with Dr Gordon Lewis setting a new score record of 276 and Clyde Hildebrand posting a high single of 152 and a 269 total. Hazelnuts lead the Fruit League while Walnuts and Almonds show strong totals as Mt Vesuvian eruptions cause horizon height changes. The Funkstown basketball program reorganized under Irish Carraver aims to schedule games with Boonsboro Yellow Jackets Victor Hosiery Y M C A Triangle Club and others. contact Bill Hareford.
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Gordon Lewis
Preston Crankleton
Clyde Hildebrand
Evenng
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John Burger
Landis Coffman
Piney Elliott
Rosy Ryan
W. V. Niemyer
Harris
Obrist
J. Kerr
Joe Firey
Ee Reynolds
Funkstown
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Fran
Martinsburg
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Gossard
B. Hammaker
Williams
Bentz
Hlareford
Stnyde
T. Hammaker
Trone
Boonsboro Yellow Jackets
Victor Hosiery
Triangle Club
Bill Hareford
Fankstown
Pistol League Shoots Tonight
The Cumberland Valley Pistol league finished its second week with Hagerstown Pistol Club defeating the Fraternal Order of Police 328 to 782. Dillinger led Hagerstown, J F Groft top scored for FOP, Chambersburg beat Penna State Forestry School 493 to 763, Lyon led Chambersburg, Modisette top Forestry School. Waynesboro was to face Penna Motor Police but Troop BE from Pa National Guard will substitute. remaining matches set for today. Standings show Chambersburg 12, Hagerstown 6, Waynesboro 5, Forestry 3, FOP 1, Pa N C not fired.
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Rockville Edges Bakers by One Point in Thriller
The Rockville five defeated the Bakers 52 to 51 on the Odd Fellows’ floor in a closely fought game. Lanier led Rockville with 17 points and strong all around play, while Beeker, Mills, and Mathais also contributed. For Bakers Hauver, Remsburg, and Penn stood out, but late-quarter pushes could not overturn the visitors.
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Leirer
Messengers Win Gridiron Title
Western Union Messengers defeated the Southern Tigers of Waynesboro 7 to 0 on South Potomac Street. After a 6-6 tie, Knode scored the touchdown in the final period with blocking from teammates and Spigler converted the extra point. Shoop intercepted a Tiger pass to start the decisive drive, while Hoover and Andrews starred for solid tackling.
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Southern Tigers
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Hoover
Andrews
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Di Maggio Awarded Player of the Year for 1927
Joe DiMaggio, Yankees star outfielder, named player of the year by the Baseball Writers Association of New York for his 1927 season. He discussed the 1938 salary with Colonel Jake Ruppert and is expected to receive a $22,500 contract, up $7,500 from before.
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DiMaggio Named Player of the Year by NY Writers
Joe DiMaggio, the youngest and a sophomore, is selected as the player of the year by the Baseball Writers Association of New York. He becomes the fourth Yankee to win since 1931, joining Lazzeri, Pennock, and Gehrig, with ceremonies planned in Philadelphia and New York.
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Lou Gehrig
Herb Pennock
Tony Lazzeri
Saints Fall in Second Game at Shepherdstown
Saint James School cagers lost their second game of the season 49 to 24 to Shepherdstown High. The winners used a fast break and strong guard play to overpower the Saints who couldn’t stop the visitors’ attack. Next, St James hosts Hagerstown High in a home and home series starting Wednesday at 3 30 p.m.
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Junior Basketball League Standings From Saturday At The Armory
The Junior Basketball League opened with three games at the Armory. Victor Juniors beat Company B Juniors 1941, Martin starred for the victors while Schneider and Widdle shined for the losers. Indians defeated Viking Juniors 23 to 15, hk Young and Hankey led the winners with Moats for the losers. The Juniors then routed the V. A. 45 to 10, Dunn and J. Beck top contributors for the losers as the Y. five showed strong play.
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Braddock To Try Comeback In Madison Square Garden Fight
James J. Braddock and Tommy Farr plan a ten round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden with winner likely earning a shot at Max Baer. Farr is favored on youth weight and speed, Braddock seeks a lasting comeback after losses to Joe Louis.
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Tommy Farr
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Madison Square Garden
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Old Exports Will Hold A Meeting
The Old Exports baseball team and the Paramount Cabbiss Athletic Clhs plan a joint meeting this evening at French's Barber Shop on South Potomac street. Last year’s players and Cabbies Club members able to attend are urged to participate as important matters will be discussed.
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ASE A CLASSMED Ad You can Phone it and charge It
ASE A CLASSMED advertisement notes you can call to order and charge purchases over the phone. It emphasizes ease of payment and home delivery or pickup options. The brief entry reflects wartime or midcentury consumer ads promoting mail order and telephonic purchasing.
Markets Win Charity Tilt At Armory Overlea Club
In a charity game at the Armory the Dorsey Marketeers beat the Overlea Club of Baltimore 40 to 38 after trailing 29 to 15 at halftime. Jesko of the Pirates led scoring with 23 points in a related exhibition as the event supported the Little Heiskell Club fund.
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