26 Jul 1945
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1945
Page
1
Associated Press notes Bowman's arrival in Cincinnati after a 37,500 waiver fee swap with Boston. Bowman shines in five straight wins after joining the Reds, with a 10 starts record of 8-2 while others like Cooper Barrett trades spark discussion across the leagues.
The first annual Tri-State Amateur Golf Tournament will be held at Oakland Municipal course over 72 holes on a nine hole layout. Play begins Friday at 9 am with two pro matches that afternoon featuring Robert Diffendahi, Joe Rofoskie, Buddy Rice, and Frank Taylor. Entrants from the city include Woody Harner Charley Staub Leo Hines and Walter Pollard who chairs the staging committee.
Yesterday Hagerstown lost 2 to 6 to York while Wilmington defeated Lancaster 10 to 9. Today Hagerstown faces Allentown and Wilmington plays York with Trenton at Lancaster. Tomorrow Trenton visits Hagerstown and Allentown hosts York as Wilmington travels to Lancaster.
American League results show no games yesterday with standings led by Detroit and Washington. Today and tomorrow feature Philadelphia at New York and other interleague matchups with probable pitchers listed for each game.
Isidore Bieber's Moon Maiden, a 14 to 1 outsider, wins the inaugural $26,000 Comely Handicap for fillies and mares at Jamaica. Darby Delilah, trained by Hirsch Jacobs, finishes behind Elpis by a half length as 30,997 fans watch. Surosa and Plucky Maude backed by bettors finish midfield. Plucky Maude ends last among 10. Moon Maiden pays $31.00 for a $2 wager.
Smithsburg 4H boys beat St James 15 to 4 on Sunday at St James, extending their win streak to four. L Cine hurled for Smithsburg while Hetzler pitched for St James in a county series game among 4-H clubs. Gapland Aces seek a home game this Sunday contact Mer Kaetzel Keedysville 19-F-2.
Lancaster defeats Trenton 10 to 9 in a 14 inning Interstate League game. Al Malinowski wins in relief of Pat McCullough as Nelson’s bases loaded single in the 14th drives in Kressley for the winning run. Final errors by Charsha and Alston aid the late rally in Lancaster.
York White Roses snap seven‑game skid by defeating Wilmington Blue Rocks 6 to 2 in York Pa. Julian Morgan scattered seven hits and blanked the Blue Rocks after the second inning. The decisive fifth inning rally included Lloyd Randol’s bases loaded double and Gwosden’s RBI single, with two more runs scoring on hits and sacrifices for York.
CHICAGO July 28 Attendance at American League baseball games is edging toward three million, Will Harridge said. Through last Monday attendance reached 2,796,468, up 370,705 from the same period last year. Last season total attendance was 4,798,158, about a million above the 1942 total, with 197,075 fans at war relief games. the all time high was 5,438,791 in 1940.
A dense radio feature from New York outlines a proposed postwar system for department stores using an intercom and video relay network. General Hiedting drafts a plan with cameras displays and portable receivers enabling internal building coverage and show window demonstrations. The concept would include an annual operating cost and a possible powered transmitter if required. Harald L. Ickes is noted for commentary on anarchy alongside TV listings and suspense programming.
City retailers stage 1945 Booster Night as Owls face the Trenton Spartans with a grand prize draw featuring 98 donated prizes. Roy Leiter will conduct the drawings between innings while Bob Ryder leads the booster committee and coordinators oversee prize display. The event aims for a record crowd at Hagerstown Municipal Stadium on Friday night July 27 with a rain date of July 31 if needed.
Local bowling results show MecKAY Summer League standings with top scorers. High single and double by Harry Hause 120 and 225. Other notable scores include Tila Martin 181, Bertie Warrenfettzas 140, Evelyn Burger 194, and Rey Lashbaugh 94. Participants include Leont Schlotterbeck, Ben Beare, Bessie Bayey, Nvina M. Mes, Ker Charenen, and Sherry.
Chief Specialist Bob Feller pitched Great Lakes to a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs, earning his ninth victory and boosting his season strikeout total to 120 in 84 innings. He allowed three hits and fanned one as the Sailors won their fourth game against Major League clubs this season.
Allentown Redbirds beat Hagerstown 12 to 2 behind George Koby twirling five hits and ten strikeouts. Jack McWeeney homered twice, Ollie Vanek added one, and Allentown piled 14 safeties to also win the series.
Paterson New Jersey July 26 AP Babe Ruth said in an interview at the Paterson News that he would definitely be interested in managing the New York Yankees if changes were made He expressed a long held desire to manage a big league club and felt he was entitled to one chance at handling a major league team.
Chicago July 26 The $60,000 All-American Open opens with Nelson and Hogan tipped as top rivals. George May predicts scoring records to fall as 139 top players enter the four day event, with 277 likely to win the 10,200 first prize. Snead and Revolta contend for money as Hogan ties course record in practice.
Goshen July 26 A full press rehearsal for the 1945 Hambletonian is set for Tuesday at Good Time Park with free admission. Titan Hanover remains the early favorite in a field including Precision Seaforth Lad Reyland and Axemite as prep races determine three and two year olds for the Grand Circuit meeting opening Aug 7. Fort Yukon Alaska records 100 degrees in shade and 78 degrees below zero as the coldest spot.
Race card lists multiple stakes events with horses such as Sir Bluesteel, Meeting House, and Silver Bear. Jockeys and owners named include P Grant, J Hamilton, G Walker, Edens, Palumbo, Cavalli, and others. Final times range from 1.41 to 1.45 for sprint to mile distances. several horses also noted as “also ran.”
Last night at Municipal Stadium Baltimore's International League Orioles drew 25,912 as Abbott and Costello appeared in a skit via the public address system. The comedians demonstrated how to play baseball and sat in on Baltimore's 1 victory over Toronto.
Yancey Henry fights Larry Lane in a ten round Baltimore bout at Bolton Street Armory. The winner earns a crack at Elmer Bay. Henry recently had his contract purchased by Sam Lampe of Baltimore. Bettina’s postponements prompted a commission inquiry.
Philadelphia manager Herb Pennock declared the Phillies are willing to spend to climb out of last place as they return home, noting they are 1844 games behind the Braves and ready to top any offer. The remark came amid a splash of optimism and a reminder that money is available if needed.
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