Yanks Meet Little Yanks In Chambersburg Showdown This Afternoon
Stremus Wertman and Gilbert plan the shooting as the Little Yanks host the Hubs in Chambersburg. A win by Hagerstown would vault them in the first half standings, while Frederick seeks both wins to edge ahead. Rain could alter schedules and a potential playoff looms if tied. Meola pitched six hits as Martinsburg fell to Hagerstown 1-3 in a rain-shortened game.
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Attendance Revival Boosts American League Pennant Race
Chicago July 6 P Turnstiles at American League Parks click again after years of Yankee domination. Despite poor weather and postponements, total attendance may exceed 1928 by over a million. President E S Barnard cites leadership changes and rising interest as key factors with Philadelphia leading and New York, St Louis and Detroit still in contention. A number of promising young players also helped swell attendances.
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Warriors Win Over Raiders in Frederick Strike
Frederick defeated Hanover 5 to 2 to stay within a game of league leaders the Hubs at midseason. Key hits came from Zorman and Durham with defensive plays by Connell and Bream. Pitcher Raulings earned the win, Morgan took the loss as the half standings remain unsettled with one day remaining.
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St. John's A. C. Visit Hagerstown For Twin Bill
Frederick city champions St. John's A C travel to Willow Lane for a Sunday double header with the Hagerstown Athletics. First game begins at 2 p.m. The A's have won five straight and aim to sweep both ends of the twin bill to stay in a winning mood for tomorrow.
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Wildcats beat alumnae in rain soaked exhibition match
Williamsport High School alumni and Wildcat Athletic Association played an exhibition soccer game for Old Home week. Despite a downpour the Wildcats dominated with J Ebersole scoring the lone goal amid a foul filled, offside plagued match.
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Hubs drive to raise 3000 for organized baseball in Hagerstown
Hagerstown launched a drive to raise 3000 to keep organized baseball in the city. Booster Day tickets sold well at distribution sites while industrial plants will be mobilized early next week to enlist every resident as a follower of baseball. A women's committee led by Mrs Ken Dotter starts Monday as all supporters work to meet the July 15 deadline or lose the franchise to the league.
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Cubs Back Wilson in Scrape at Chicago Field
July 6 Chicago. President Wm L Veeck said the Cubs will back Hack Wilson to the last trench if trouble grows from Wilsons attack on Ray Kolp of the Reds on Thursday. Veeck calls Hack justified in hitting Kolp after Kolp insulted him. John Hertz owner of Reish Count promotes an international race to be run in Chicago next year.
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Two Lefties in History Weigh In on Waddell and Grove
In a talk with Connie Mack, it is argued that Rube Waddell surpassed Lefty Grove in one key trait heart. The piece notes Grove’s temper flare and eccentricities off the field, contrasting their pitching styles and potential win totals in the modern era.
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Blue Ridge League Scores and Upcoming Games
Martinsburg edged Hagerstown 2 to 1 while Frederick posted 5 to 2 over Hanover. Chambersburg Waynesboro and Waterville games noted. today Hagerstown visits Chambersburg, Waynesboro plays Frederick, Martinsburg travels to Hanover. Isaac V Potter of Riverside California attended the Poughkeepsie regatta as the oldest athlete in the crowd.
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Defeat St. Louis Drops 20th in 22 Games
The Cardinals suffered their 10th straight loss as Philadelphia Phillies defeated St. Louis 10 to 9 at Baker Bowl. Charlie Klein homered for the Phils with his 20th, matching Chick Hafey’s 20th for the Cards. Bottomley and Whitney also homered. Cardinals remain near bottom of the league, three games ahead of Brooklyn.
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