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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1938
Page
9
Tommy Farr sits post workout in Summit New Jersey preparing for Friday night’s fight with Jimmy Braddock. He plans a long holiday after the bout and reflects on his 29 contests in three years. Farr discusses boxing beginnings and notes Dan McCorkindale as his admired stylist.
Victor Eagles face Boonsboro Yellowjackets in a 9 15 PM clash at Odd Fellows Sport Center after two prelims at 7 PM featuring Antietam Juniors vs Colossal Five. St Mary's High under coach Phil Rector meets Mancheck Juniors at 8 PM with a big rooting crowd anticipated.
Grover Cleveland Alexander, known as Old Pete, elected to baseball's Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. He joined Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Honus Wagner Christy Mathewson Walter Johnson Napoleon Lajoie Tris Speaker Cy Young on the shrine's list after 212 votes, a decisive lead over 75 percent. The story recalls his 20-year peak with the Phillies and later feats including the 1926 World Series strikeout against Tony Lazzeri.
Two big basketball games headline tonight at the Armory as the Dorsey Marketeers face Washington with possible debuts by Chase and Snyder. The second game features the Company 8 five meeting the Cumberland Allen Acey, led by Durrett, with Dudley guiding the Guardsmen. Admission is 25 cents adults 10 cents children. Sunday the Marketeers play the FBI quintet from Washington.
Mercersburg relies on Benedict leading with 16 points as the Maroons defeat Boonsboro Yellowjackets 40 to 20 on the Jackets court. Home team improves but falls short. lineups show Neikirk Beauchamp Line Sterner Moser Taylor for Boonsboro while Benedict Nevilbiss B Coble T Coble Beck Fallon pace Mercersburg.
Free State extended its lead in the Eagles Bowling League to three games after a win over Faithless Reading while Heidelberg beat Reading. Rheingold dominated with strong totals led by Nagy and Saum, setting new lagien marks as high scores topped teammates. German squad paced by Styles and Kretzer posted best team and individual totals in a turbulent results card.
The Y swim team hosts Massanutten Military Academy in a key home meet at 8 PM. Massanutten brings top swimmers to challenge Hagerstown, with local rivals aiming to improve a two win two loss season.
Eddie Briez reports a packed crowd and waning West Coast interest as touring tennis acts, boxing figures, and baseball stars generate chatter. Mentions Don Budge reconsidering turning pro, Buddy Hassett trade talk, Jesse Owens funding, Arky Vaughan sheep farming, Abner Doubleday noted as Hall of Fame pioneer, and Dan Morgan backing Jim Braddock vs Farr.
The Hagerstown volley ball team beat Company B 5 to 4 in a league game at the Armory Noor. It was Company B’s second defeat of the season though they showed improved form. The Y team featured Foltz, Bledsoe, Toma, Marcus and Rice while Company B listed Metz, F. Smith, LL. Smith, Adams, Schneide r and Weddle.
Pitt built a first half lead and finished with a 15 to 10 score over Maryland. Homer Stoner halted the shutout with a late second half toss as Lowe and uieider led Pitt with all their points while Maryland’s Stoner and Byron aided with late scoring to stay competitive.
Annapolia Md Jan 18 The Navy football team suffers a heavy setback as Midshipman Arthur Franks resigns to join his father’s business. Franks 6 1 200 from Harrisburg Ill was a top defensive back and a key blocker. Coach Wardwick and manager McFall express regret over the loss stating the squad now lacks experienced backfield depth.
The Manbeck Golden Tornadoes meet the Kendall Oilers in a key Sunday game in the tristate area. Oilers star lineup and center Graham headline the visitors while Wilkinson Edphart and Yankelentz pace Manbeck. Preliminary at 1 30 PM with the Manbeck Oilers tilt to follow at 2 45 PM.
The Catholic Daughters bowled on their second night with Charity taking three from Love and Hope taking two from Faith. Standouts include Mary Cromer 107, Margaret Wempe 102, Theresa Gold idl. Charity posted high single 423 and high match 1218. Standings show Charity 7 losses, Hope 3, Love 4, Faith 4.
This afternoon at 3 30 o clock the Hagerstown High School cage squad travels to St Thames School for a contest. It is the first meeting in a home and home series. The down county team seeks its first win after two losses while Hagerstown stands at three wins and one loss. Coach Semler is expected to field the same lineup that faced Handley High.
Boonsboro Yellowjackers travel to play the Y' Varsity five at the YOM C A court with a 8 39 PM tip. The Jackets, reformed after county league years, feature stars Sterner Moser and Lyons in a strong away game for the down county squad.
New York January 19 Owls of Temple faced stiff test in the Eastern Intercollegiate Conference after early praise. Georgetown routed Temple 39 to 22, and a late rally barely topped the aging Virginia Mountainers 24 to 31 as they chase conference honors.
New York Jan 19 Jim Braddock, long written off, trains for a ten round bout with Tommy Farr Friday night. Braddock defends his heart and grit against aging veteran labels, arguing his form and legacy versus Joe Louis and Farr. His Pompton Lakes camp echoes old era toughness as Gould backs his chances.
Chauncey W. Ashley, Baltimore, chairman of the South Atlantic A. A. U. basketball committee, announced the committee members who will run the 1938 tournaments. Only Maryland and Delaware teams may enter, and players must be amateurs. Finals planned for Hagerstown. Members include Stewart C. Paxton of Washington County, Gene Gunning of Allegany County, W. T. Kreh of Frederick County, Pete Councell of Easton, and Emmett Andrews of Cambridge.
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