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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1929
Page
2
Boston journalist notes Bill Carrigan plans a multi year rebuild for the Red Sox lineup. He lists 37 players with 13 returnees, projects infield unsettled until Bradenton workouts, and details candidates for shortstop, catcher and pitching staff among veterans and rookies.
The Williamsport Blue Sox met at Charles Potts home and elected officers for 1929: Charles Potts manager Frank Wieso stece captain Hubert Fowler business manager Paul Myers treasurer. Potts aims for an A No 1 season with players from last year and new faces O Rhoe John Whittington J Banzhoi and W Rockwell in the lineup. Interested amateur teams may contact Hubert Fowler at 126 South Vermont Williamsport.
Andrew Dovenberger, visiting his sister Mrs Burah Stouffer on Hamilton Boulevard, has returned to Lancaster as the Hart team leads the cage scorers over Cy with top scoring ahead.
Miami Basketball Club, a top amateur quint, faces DeMolay on the Y floor Tuesday night Jan 29. The squad, noted for fast passing and team play, features three new players Alexander McGuire Hodges and stalwarts Wirey Hodges and Miske, with Hoffman and McGuire anchoring the guards. Heavily touted, the team aims to rival top Southern squads in the National AAU circuit.
Oklahoma City Jan 22 State Senate suspends Governor Johnston pending impeachment trial. Senate action marks a historic political move led by state officials and followed by legal proceedings and inquiries surrounding governance.
Potomac Boat Club brings one of the district’s fastest quintets to challenge the local Y squad on their home floor. Duke Fiery out for the year. Dill Weible joins from De Molay to replace him. Also notes York Celtics clash Saturday on the home court. Admission 25 cents. game at 8:15. Brooklyn high school star Pattison to try out with the Robins this spring.
New York will sew 12 inch numerals on backs to identify players by position in the batting order. Babe Ruth will wear No 3, Earle Combs No 1, Lou Gehrig No 4, Bob Mense No 5, with the plan aiding fans especially during long appearances on the field. This major league first is expected to please spectators and matches practices in other sports.
St Paul bowlers defeated Washington Square 1790 to 1685 as Ed wards led with 452 and a high game of 188. Grace A B also took two of three from the Crusaders, totaling 1764 to 1664 with Startzman posting 422 for the set and high game of 161.
Late yesterday afternoon Mrs Nellie Carder coach of the YMGA girls team received a tele phone message from Winchester stating that due to sickness among members of the team it would be impossible to place a full team on the floor tonight for a basketball contest. Arrangements are being made to bring the Winchester girls here for a contest next Wednesday night as part of a double bill on the YMCA floor. On Saturday the YMCA girls will play in Cumberland starting at 7 o'clock.
Sammy Mandell, the world's lightweight champion, fought with a broken rib and a fractured collarbone from a fall last autumn yet displayed speed and skill in defeating Detroit's Jack Gillespie. Gillespie, outmatched, challenged the bout but was out of his class.
Two local men William Butts and Harry Webber won prizes at the Madison Square Garden show in New York City. Butts took first in silver dra goons and Webber earned the J. W. Williamson memorial cup for the best male Hungarian, plus the sister cup for the best bird of the opposite sex. Also present were Frank Mc Gleary and several local fanciers with attendees Mrs. Arthur Davenport Miss Isabel Davenport and Miss Sarah Stehl.
On October 15 1928 a group from South End formed the Peerless A C with officers L B McKee president Allan Tritch vice president Robert V Lesher secretary Merle Feiser treasurer Leroy Lizer business manager and Robert Kershner team manager The club plans a fast baseball squad to contend for the city amateur championship Also forming a four team bowling league meets every Wednesday at Blue Ridge Alleys contact Mike Lizer by phone 2400
Mike Gazella, former Yankees substitute outfielder, was sold to Newark this winter and faces a choice between a well paying brokerage job in New York and resuming baseball this coming season. His future hinges on whether he returns to professional baseball or stays in finance.
Rex Beach, novelist, won medalist honors in the qualifying round of the Writers and Artists Golf Tournament in Palm Beach Florida and then defeated Half March Banks of New York 5 and 4 in the first round. Grantland Rice, defending champion, beat Duncan Steward 4 and 3. Ty Kajiwara of St Louis defeated Fontaine Fox 5 and 1.
Baltimore livestock report dated January 22 lists cattle prices for steers heifers cows and hogs. Steers range from 5.25 to 13.00 per hundredweight with feeders and stockers at 8.50 to 10.50. Hogs include lights at 9.70 heavies 9.65 to 9.85 and sows roushes and pigs with varied figures.
The next local boxing show is set for Thursday January 31 at the Armory featuring Cuddy De Marco and Lew Heywood lightweights for the main belt. Other bouts include Benny Goldstein versus Frankie Check 118 pounds TNT and Ferral versus Stool of Baltimore with potential knockout action. Benny Flax faces an unnamed opponent in a six rounder, while Frankie McKenna and Ted Lewis meet in a return bout opening the card. Tickets go on sale Friday at city and area sport centers with ringside $2.00 and general admission $1.50.
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