All Star Game Plans Aim for Real Showdown
Ford Frick vows a spirited 1936 style clash as the American Leaguers seek a decisive win in Boston. Managers Connie Mack and John McGraw will lead the squads with Ruth and Warneke among the stars, while McCarthy plans full use of his 21 man roster.
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Joe McCarthy
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Perry Wins Wimbledon Crown for Third Straight Year
Fred Perry captured the All England tennis title for the third consecutive year, defeating Germany's Baron Gottfried Von Cramm 6-1 6-1 6-0 in the final. The Briton previously beat Von Cramm in straight sets last year. Von Cramm tore a thigh muscle in the opening service and urged the referee to apologize to the crowd for his display.
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Boxing Bouts Carded At Row's Park Exhibition Night
Three amateur boxing exhibitions set for Row's Park tonight with the first bout at 8:30. A sizeable crowd is expected as contenders are evenly matched and the event proves popular locally.
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Campbell Starring Again After Third Illness In Comeback Hit Streak
Bruce Campbell of the Cleveland Indians, twice near death from spinal meningitis, roared back with seven consecutive hits in a doubleheader against the St Louis Browns. He added a double and five singles in the opener and a single in the nightcap, lifting Cleveland to fourth place as Boston faltered. In the NL, Dizzy Dean won his 14th, Cardinals edged Pirates 4-2, Giants and Phillies won to stay in playoff mix.
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Major Baseball Leaders Show Ballot Box of record figures
Gehrig of the Yankees leads in batting with .399 and 90 runs scored and 110 hits while Foxx of the Red Sox tops home runs with 22 and Medwick leads RBIs for the Cardinals at 71. Notable pitchers include Malone of the Yankees at 2 and Lucas of the Pirates with seven wins. The list also features leaders in doubles triples and steals across multiple teams.
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Classified Section Helps You Get What You Need Fast
Readers are reminded that with the Classified Section from this paper, obtaining desired items is easy. The ad columns offer a quick route to buy sell and trade with local residents, making chores and errands simpler.
Baseball scores and standings from yesterday
American League results show Washington 4 over Philadelphia 3 and Detroit 7 to Chicago 1. Cleveland 14 4 and New York 8 Boston 17. Standings list New York 49 69, Detroit 33 33, Cleveland 33 33, Boston 38 34, Chicago 31 37, Philadelphia 44 35. Schedule: Detroit at St Louis and Boston at New York today. New York at Washington, Cleveland at Chicago, Philadelphia at Boston tomorrow.
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National League Yesterday's Scores and Tomorrow's Games
St Louis beat Pittsburgh 4 to 2 and New York defeated Boston 7 to 6 while Philadelphia topped Brooklyn 5 to 0 and Chicago beat Cincinnati 8 to 6. Tomorrow's games feature Chicago at Pittsburgh St Louis at Cincinnati Boston at New York and Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
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Yankees Edge Red Sox In Wild Bronx Tilt
New York defeats Boston 7 to 6 in a nine inning battle. Werber hits a home run for Boston while Kroner and DiMaggio pace the Yankees with multi hit performances. Ostermueller takes the loss, Malone the win as Crowded bases and late rallies define the tense game.
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Independent Loop Lead At Stake In Local Baseball Clash
The Antietam Redbirds and Chewsville Warriors lead the Independent league at eight wins and two losses each and clash on the Chews ville diamond. Cavetown trails by half a game, seeking a move to second with a win. Harrystown meets Middleburg as both aim for first division, while Boonsboro faces Funkstown and the Cabbie Cubs tackle Dargan Aces on later diamonds. Sunday doubleheaders include postponed games with top bets Antietam versus Maungansville and Chewsville versus Harrystown, plus Dargan at Cavetown for action and standings moves.
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Martinsburg to Oppose Wildcats in Fourth of July clash
Champions of Martinsburg Hack Wilson and the Blue Sox travel to Williamsport to oppose the Wildcats on the community field. The Cats seek a third straight win after a narrow victory over the visitors as a large Fourth of July crowd awaits. Guessford may start for the Cats with lineup changes possible.
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Jackets Host Old Export In Washington County League Clash
Boonsboro Yellowjackets welcome Old Export of Hagerstown to Wilhide Park for a Washington County League game at 2:30 PM. Old Export leads the league with 11 wins and 4 losses while Boonsboro sits at 7–6.
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Rivalries Set for Sunday Grid Across Several Towns
Middleburg and Yarrowsburg meet in Yarrowsburg for a toss up clash while Boonsboro faces a tough outlook against the down county aggregation likely to spring a surprise. Cabbie Cubs meet Funkstown on Funkstown field as two old rivals clash in a potential day’s largest crowd.
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Sharpsburg Poised to Challenge Old Export in Key Clash
Sharpsburg faces a stiff task to beat Old Export on Sunday as the Bluebirds aim to knot the league race. Sharpsburg has lost nine and won two but showed improvement, while Fourth of July games have strained pitchers. Old Export also fields strong hurlers, setting up a tense, edge-of-seat showdown.
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Bluebirds
Stars shine in late rally and pitching duel summary
Bucky Walter pitched four hit ball for the Phillies in a 5-0 win over the Dodgers. Augie Galan doubled in Cubs’ 13th inning rally to beat the Reds. Cliff Bolton’s two bagger drove in the winning run for the Senators against the Athletics. Mel Ott’s ninth inning double produced the winning run for the Giants against the Bees. Arndt Jorgens’s pinch single in the ninth sent the Yankees to a win over the Red Sox. Bruce Campbell and Johnny Allen sparked the Indians in a doubleheader opener with six hits and Allen’s five hit pitching to take the nightcap.
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Augie Galan
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Hornets Welcome Hancock In County League Showdown
A near capacity crowd is expected as the Hancock team visits the Hornets for a Washington County League game at Mr. Briar tomorrow at 2 39 PM. The Hornets seek to improve their position with a win while Hancock fights to regain first division status. Mel Ferguson is likely to start for the Hornets with Hap Powers or Faith pairing for Hancock.
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Hancock at Home Sunday in Key League Showdown
Hancock plays at home Sunday against the Cabbies in a league contest that could be one of the day’s best. The Cabbies chase second place as the uprisers aim to upset their rivals with Bert Springer slated to pitch for the Cabbies and Brinkle for Hancock. A big crowd is expected as these longtime foes meet on the Fourth.
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Charles Town Racing Results Rioting Through Seven Races
Thoroughbred race results from Charles Town show multiple purses from 300 to 400 dollars for horses aged two and up. Winners include White Sweets at four and a half furlongs, Valeen at four and a half, Twenty Three at a mile and a fifth, Gay Lasxs at six and a half furlongs, Timber Phantom at six and a half, Lady Kilna at six and a half, and Mixx Catalan at one mile.
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Holiday Double Bills At City Stadium Draw Teal Fans
The City Stadium hosts two holiday doubleheaders with Antietams and Cabbies opening, followed by Chevies versus Sharpsburg in Saturday affairs. Sunday features Boonshore at Chevies and Antietam Firemen against Mt. Briar, aiming for strong league play and tight competitions with noted pitchers and managers named in the previews.
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Old Export Club Practice Sessions Announced
The Old Export Club will hold four practice sessions this evening at the City Park diamond starting at 5 30. Players should be on hand for the workout. On Saturday they depart from 241 South Mulberry Street for Boonsboro at 1 30 p m. The game in Boonsboro is scheduled for 2 o'clock.
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Caskey Softball Triumph Over Mills in Tight Game
The Caskey softball squad defeated H L Mills yesterday in a closely contested 1 to 0 win. An eighth inning error by Ray in center field allowed Tun to score, his first of the season. Ambrose took the loss, gave up five hits, while Berger yielded four hits for the victorious side.
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Palace Pin Boys Defeat Cardinals 10 to 0 in Shutout
The Palace Pin Boys won their fifth straight game by defeating the Cardinals 10 to 0. Mears and Miller led the winners with strong hitting, while Shupp topped the losers. Barnhart and Nigh scored for Palace, with Harbaugh and Shupp contributing for the Cardinals.
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Cabbie Cubs Face Three Hard Games This Weekend
The Cabbie Cubs of the Independent League schedule three league games over the weekend. They travel to Dargan Saturday with a 19:45 departure for the game. Sunday they play a twin bill at Funkstown for Booster Day with the first game at 1:90.
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Essolene Softball to Play Funkstown in Practice Game
Essolene will host Funkstown at Reservoir field for a 6 o'clock practice game. Several Essolene players have signed on with the team and are expected to deliver a strong showing.
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Funkstown
Reservoir Field
Eighteen straight for the Hub Cleaners in soft victory
The Hub Cleaners extended their win streak to eighteen by defeating the Mearis Service Station team 18 to 4 yesterday. The result capped a dominant run as the flat half solidified the lead.
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