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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
4
A 1920s angle on the Johnson Willard match resurfaces as experts discuss the legitimacy of the count and whether Johnson could have risen. The piece contrasts Willard’s conditioning with Johnson’s fatigue and explores theories of diving, resigning, and the ringside signals amid enduring controversy.
Philadelphia boxing style report notes strong Phillies kid core under Burt Shotton. New pitchers Caldwell Collins Luthey and Roy join veterans as infielders Klein Williams York and Thvenow shape balanced infield. Spring training opens in Winter Haven with hopes to challenge leaders amid market moves and retirements.
The national boxing association ordered four champions Tommy Loughran Mickey Walker Joe Dundee and Sammy Mandell to fight for titles within sixty days or lose recognition. None of them defended a title in the six months prior as required by N B A rules.
Tony Lazzeri says his troublesome arm no longer bothers him after a gametest under Manager Miller Huggins. A letter from Huggins confirms the Yankees second baseman is free of the injury and ready for duty.
Williamsport Wildcats travel to Emmitsburg Maryland to meet the Collegians who have not lost this season. Wildcats aim to repeat a strong season with top scorer Kreps averaging twenty five points per game and a full lineup including Ebersole Spiker and Robinson. They meet at Bowser's before departing and invite other teams to arrange games with W V Stenger Wildcat Athletic Association Williamsport Maryland.
New York boxing scene centers on a ten round clash at Madison Square Garden between Jack Sharkey of Boston and K O Christner of Akron. Both fighters exude confidence, casting the bout as a warm up for a potential future battle with Young String at Miami Beach.
Babe Ruth complains reporters are relentless as he works out in New York. He says they follow him by car and in other ways, leaving him with little peace while trying to stay in shape.
Shady Bow er Richard Wolford visited the Frost brothers at St Paul s Sunday last. Mrs Hull daughters Maud and Inez and son Raymond visited Mr and Mrs Russell Bryan and family Williamsport Pa on Sunday. Mrs Mary Marotte and son Angie visited Mr Edward Harsh and family Mercersburg Pa on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Alda Anderson Hagerstown Mr Elmer Harsh wife and children Mr Paul Hankey Hopewell were Sunday visitors with Mrs Della Harsh and family. Mr and Mrs George Rhodes visited his mother Mrs Clarissa Rhodes Rockdale who is ill. Misses Louise and Salome Martin visited their cousin Susan Martin Spickler on Saturday. Frank Caton will return from the University of Maryland to spend a week with his parents Mr and Mrs S W Caton Potomac Avenue.
Promoter Pyle seeks a $300 Chamber of Commerce guarantee to route the second annual Bunion Derby through Hagerstown on April 7. The cross country race starts March 31 in New York and offers $60,000 in prizes. If the city declines, the route shifts to Frederick Martinsburg Hancock and Cumberland.
Frederick Maryland announces Bob Wells 35-year-old catcher with 15 years major and minor league experience will manage the Frederick team in the Blue Ridge League for 1929. Wells has played for Kansas City Jersey City Grand Rapids Terre Haute and had trials with Philadelphia and St Louis. Billy Evans of the Cleveland Club confirms the appointment.
Walter Holmer Northwestern University football captain and all western conference fullback was in a serious condition in a Chicago hospital after an operation for hernia. The senior, a standout in the east west charity game at San Francisco on December 29, was reported tonight.
Lawrence T. Powell and Frederick Read are rapidly recovering after a severe pneumonia attack. Both men showed improvement and are receiving care, with hopes for a full return to health soon.
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