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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1932
Page
9
Fountain Head Country Club defeated Cumberland Country Club 3 2 in a bitterly fought series match on Cumberland soil. The win completes a three match sweep in the annual cordial golf series, with numerous pairings and results listed from the hard fought day.
Orville Shank 26 of 235 Suman alley is in Washington County Hospital with severe wounds after an altercation Saturday night with Tom Shipper. Shipper arrested. knife found in bushes. Hearing postponed until Shank’s condition improves. Both men lived at the same address.
Drownings in central Maryland claimed seven lives as crowds flocked to beaches. Victims included Edward Jenkins and Andrew J Cummings of Baltimore, Anthony Yanks, Bryan Jones, and Charles Abbate among others. One boy’s body recovered. several others remained missing. two divers and a bystander were involved in rescue attempts.
Martinsburg Tennis Club defeated St James Tennis Club 6-3 in doubles after a close singles showing. Players D Thomas and Homer led Martinsburg with strong performances as crowds packed the Hagerstown venue ahead of the upcoming Hagerstown Tournament.
Sunday game summary notes Alma Juniors walloped Western Union Go-Getters 18 to 4. Meyers and Nichols led at bat with four of five and three of five, Pee-wee Honot drew six walks, Wood and Dean struggled for the South Enders, while Morris stayed dominant until late. Call Jimmie Bryan at 1655 for Arma Juniors games. Also brief on July 17 death of Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Rockefeller wife of Frank Rockefeller.
Marchers from nearly every West section traveled through Hagerstown on the way to Washington throughout yesterday. Police were called to quiet a disturbance on West Washington street near the Western Maryland Railroad at about 5 am. A large group of Detroit ex service men also passed through the city last night. Dolly Hobson, 10 year old toe dancer and daughter of a marcher, accompanies the delegation performing dances and songs for donations along the route.
The St. John's Lutheran Sunday school planted an elm at 10 30 am in memory of George Washington. The dedication, led by Henry Burger, honored Washington as the first president, with Rev Dr J Edward Barms delivering prayers and Rev Dr Harms giving benediction. A marker will be added later.
Washington Senators completed a four game sweep of St. Louis by defeating the Browns. It was Washington’s ninth consecutive win as Stewart Ferrer Bengough Weaver Marberry and Berg pitched and hit helped.
About 50 boys signed up for the Y M C A camp opening Tuesday morning at Big Pool. The girls camp closed Saturday and Everybody's Camp was held over the weekend. Harry Wolf directs with Mrs Wolf as camp mother and Arthur Cohen treasurer and assistant director. Six rowboats and an outboard motor prep for hikes toward Fort Frederick two miles away. Visitors limited to Wednesdays Saturdays and Sundays.
The Municipal Band played in City Park to a record crowd with songs including Down South On the Mall and Student Prince. John Hill earned notice on piccolo under conductor Pret Buys while Amos Harper sang two solos. Police controlled traffic and future concerts were set for 8 o clock.
Edward Mills, 35, of Crisfield Maryland was shot and seriously wounded today after a quarrel with his brother John Mills 40 over a gasoline engine used on the crab boat. Sheriff Luther Daugherty placed John Mills under arrest and he is jailed in Princess Anne County.
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