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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1922
Page
3
The Hagerstown Baseball Association designates today as Dollar Day for a doubleheader with Martinsburg. Admission is four dollars at the window, with the chance to see two games for a reduced price and save twenty cents compared with the regular one dollar twenty entry.
Tony Walsh to choose pitchers for today's doubleheader after assessing a sore arm on Shur Mahan. If he cannot go, Lefty Hassell starts in the first game and Reilly works the nightcap. Reilly has baffled Mountaineers with his slow curve, while Shipley leans on Harvey and Roberts, righties, despite limited success against the Terriers.
Guido the veteran catcher from the Syuining League is likely to catch a game this afternoon. Cummings, a rookie with Tony since last week, will start behind the plate in the opener as his father arrives to watch. Fans from Tony's hometown fill the stands praising his leadership, foreseeing big things for Hagerstown and the Terriers this season.
Rain wiped out yesterday's Martinsburg game with the Blue Sox and a doubleheader is planned today. Martinsburg sits within one game of the Blue Ridge pennant lead as James Hagerstown plays cautious ball under manager Tony Walsh. Expected pitchers include Tunsel and Lefty with Mahan in relief. field changes accompany Andrack's absence and a new outfielder may plug the hole.
Waynesboro hosts Hanover as King leads a wild game with early scoring. Four-run fourth inning pushes Hanover ahead. Waynesboro counters with late rallies but falls 5 to 2. Pitchers Woods and Winslow anchor respective squads. several players collect hits including King and Scheminant.
Readers question actions by the Hagerstown Baseball Association against Hanover. They accuse President Jamigon of forgetting the Uitter matter involving Hanover players and four clas players. They recall charges from a month ago and seek an explanation of penalties. They claim Raiders faced penalties for rule violations and reference last season’s punishment.
In a fragmented early league report fans noted odd scoring trends across the American and National Leagues. Cleveland Leal’s Athletics were held to two to six in a four game burst, while Chicago’s hitters produced limited output, with one day producing five runs in total.
Lefty Sherdel, former Hanover southpaw with the Cardinals, held the Giants to one run on ten hits to win 1 0. Despite scattered hits by New York, he escaped danger with a fourth inning double play sparked by a fateful fourth ball that struck a batter’s hat.
In a muddled report Gardner and Hung produced two base hits while Janes Thomson and Schemicant added, Fitzgerald and Kaunas starred on bases, Prederick and Wayneshore pitched. King and QOlarko struck out three times each as pitchers. Time of game 1:42 hours.
Chicago defeats New York 7 to 6 in a tight contest as Ruth and teammates provide strong hitting. The one run difference reflects a late-inning battle and key pitching from White Sox.
Fans wonder why Buck Romney's Champs sail along. Buck has a system of his own and begins by coaching players who doubted the pennant, insisting they are wrong. He plans another win this year, as the team works hard with early field practices to master hitting to both sides and top hold.
Got His- Phillips released by Tony Walsh weeks ago pitched for Pocomoke against Parksley. He was knocked out in the third inning as Parksley scored seven runs in three innings to win 8 to 4.
Kimmick was not fast enough for regular shortstop duties in Cincinnati as Cavensy returned to his old position against Brooklyn on Sunday.
Former Frederick infielder Earnhart continues to hit firmly for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He moved to third base regularly after a bench role early in the season and collected a triple and a single in three plate appearances on Sunday.
Detroit defeats Boston 16 to 7 as Cobb shines with five hits in five at bats including a bone run and two doubles. Boston struggled with Sigiral wildness and errors by Clark and Munion. Batteries Dauss Bhmko and Manton for Detroit. Quinn Piercy Fullerton Rial and Lynels for Boston.
Members of the Williamsport base held a meeting at the venue to elect a new team manager. Relph Evang, a candidate, was discussed and McConihan, the secretary, chaired the session. The group also considered other nominees and future leadership plans.
The Philadelphia Nationals crown pitcher Lee Meadows as their most valuable player. Described as a remarkable, bespectacled twirler, Meadows is praised for consistency and intelligent pitching. Catcher Henline and veteran infielder Al Fletcher are also highlighted for their proven worth and strong defense behind the plate.
Yesterday Hanover beat Chayndeesburg 4 to 3 and Waynesboro edged Frederick 5 to 2. Other items include Wagerstown and Martinsburg results, two doubles billed at 2 o'clock in Hagerstown, and National League scores with Pittsburgh 8 Brooklyn 5 and Chicago 3 Philadelphia.
Jimmy Donnachie of Hagerstown Country Club, among 300 golfers at the Nations Open Championship in Grecon Illinois, shot 166 for brackets, outscoring many former champions. He faced fast Skokie greens and tricky approaches, failing to qualify for the gruelling 36 hole national open. If he trains on the fast greens next year, he could contend for a Maryland professional cash prize.
Philadelphia yesterday defeated Connie's Athletics 5 to 0 in the series game. The home team sent four runners home while Harris contributed 14 safeties for a total of 27 bases.
St Louis on July 18 saw New York defeat St Louis 3 to 2 in the third game of the series. Maglerly pitched six and two thirds innings, scattering eight hits as the Giants built a small lead and held on despite late threats.
Cincinnati stretched past Atlanta in a marathon 19 inning game, 8 to 7. Key moments came in the 10th as Dauvert lined a triple and Pinelli followed with a single after McQuillan issued a walk. Both Couck and Watson exited early after rough pitching. R.A. Boston batted .542 with 11 runs, while Siniimoad struggled at .920.
Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 8 to 6 in a hitting contest as pitchers faltered and reliever Hartiton halted the damage. Batteries Pittsburgh: GOL, 211 30x-813 1. Brooklyn: SHARPSBURG. Sharpsburg Baseball Club defeated Lie nine in a well played game 43.
Hagers Town Kiwanis members visit Frederick Kiwanis for a Sunday baseball game at the Fairgrounds with Frederick clubmen. Frederick weekly luncheon shifts to Wayeldo fan at 6 30 p m to accommodate travel. Several foretelling features promise a strong program, hinging on today’s outcome.
Chicago edged Philadelphia 2 to 1 after a late eighth inning rally. Pitcher Jones and O'Darrell split the battery duties as Meadows and Henline provided key hits in a tense dead ball game.
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