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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1935
Page
4
Altoona's 100 mile auto race was postponed from today to August 3 as speedway repair work remains unfinished. The track, unused for a major event in years, is undergoing fixes cited by sponsors.
The Summit Avenue All-Stars routed the Summit Avenue Royals by 20 to 7. Moulden and DeLauter led the scoring for the winners with strong performances.
Detroit Tigers seize AL lead with an 8 2 win over Cleveland as New York falls 9 3 to Washington. Heinie Manush powers Detroit with two homers, while Ed Linke is knocked out after a line drive. Cubs beat Reds 5 1 to tighten hold on second. Giants still lead, Cards close in.
Key season leaders listed by team and stat with names such as Greenberg Gehringer Vosmik and Medwick leading in runs batted in and batting averages. Pitchers Lyons Castleman and Carleton appear among top marks. The figures show season highs in hits doubles triples and home runs.
The first Narragansett Park condition book for racing from August 12 lists four stakes including the Narragansett special valued at 25 000 to 50 000 on August 21 and the Shawomet and Aquidneck stakes on August 14 and 17. Allan J. Wilson becomes director of Charlestown Downs. Willis Sharpe Kilmer plans a 15-horse stable at Narragansett with five from Court Manor. Massachusetts passes a pari mutuel 90 day racing bill signed by Governor Curley. The Cincinnati Jockey Club opens a 44 day meeting at Coney Island on August 23 led by William V. Dwyer.
In the Washington County Amateur League Boonsboro Yellowjackets travel to Sharpsburg to face the undefeated Bluebirds. The game could decide the county title and influence the lower county championship race among Boonsboro Mt Briar and Sharpsburg.
Discovery, Amer ican Handicap division leader, was the 1 to 2 favorite for Arlington Park’s $10,000 added Arlington handicap aiming for six straight wins. Heavyweights Van derbilt’s 135 pound top rider faced lighter rivals while Stand Pat and Rickulus started as top threats, with about 40,000 spectators expected at Arlington Park.
The Cearfoss Cubs travel to Row's Park to face St Pauls Blue Sox this Sunday. R Corder will start for the Cubs while the opponent's pitcher is not yet known. First pitch is at 2 20 o clock and a good game is anticipated.
St. Louis visits Pittsburgh while New York plays Brooklyn. Cincinnati meets Chicago, Philadelphia faces Boston.
Fragmented list shows teams like Detroit New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia and Washington with scores. GAMES TODAY include Washington at New York Boston at Philadelphia Detroit at Cleveland Chicago at St. Louis.
The Hagerstown Blue Sox travel to Martinsburg to face the Martinsburg Blue Sox at the Blue Ridge League Ball Park. Manager Reggie Rawlings leads a strong WV squad as Hack Wilson appears in Martinsburg’s lineup, promising a tough test for the visitors. Players meet at Baltimore and Mulberry streets Sunday at noon and will dress in Martinsburg.
Charles Town W Va July 26 The Charles Town Horse Show Association plans four days of racing August 7 to 10 in connection with the annual show.
The Washington County Polo Club and West Shore travel to Harrisburg for a 3:30 p m polo clash to settle disputes on a wet day. The Wacos seek a third straight away win on their current tour after defeating Maryland Polo Club and One Hundred and Tenth Field Artillery. A home match on August 4 with West Shore awaits, but Carlisle Medical Bar racks canceled due to military maneuvers.
After rainouts last Sunday and Wednesday night Washington County League rows five games scheduled for Sunday. Two contests at the Stadium for home fans, the rest on county diamonds. Mt Briar vs Cabbies and Chevies vs Woodmen at Stadium. Boonsboro vs Sharpsburg Antietams vs Hancock Eagles vs Wildcats.
Fort Frederick Fleetwings lose to Hancock champions of Washington County 5 to 1 in a tough evening game. With five regulars out two runs in the second from Big Pool erased on a close umpire call Hancock scores three in the third to seal the win. Misera Litowskas Faith A French and Hendershot noted in the lineup.
The Mt. Briar Hornets will stage a practice session on their home diamond this afternoon beginning at 1 o'clock in preparation for their league game on Sunday at the Stadium with the Cabbies. All members of the Hornets are expected to be on hand for this workout.
Postal receipts at Freano California for 1934 35 show an increase over the prior year with gains reported across several services and total income rising compared with 1933 34 figures. The report highlights improved efficiency and higher volume in mail handling and revenue.
St Louis Browns ride a transformative road trip from early struggles to improved form. Dock Coffman pitched three complete games while Paul Andrews and Russ Van Atta contributed clutch relief as the team beat the Yankees three of four and edged the Red Sox in three games, reshaping the AL cellar into a nuisance for rivals. The club now welcomes the Chicago White Sox for a tour game series, carrying momentum from a ten-game stretch of hitting, pitching and fielding strength.
Lenore Kight of Carnegie Library club Homestead Pa wins the National AAU women’s mile in a record 24 20.4 after cutting nearly 14 seconds from her own world mark. The dominant tempo and posting underline her standing in women’s middle distance swimming.
The Grants Pass committee listed participants for the upcoming bicycle race on the next Saturday including a rider over 80, a competitor with wooden legs and another who is blind, among the youthful speedsters.
Two mules weighing 1200 pounds each escaped from George Broadwaters pasture in Edgefield South Carolina and collided head on, both animals died.
The Williamsport Cats prepare for a Saturday game against the Eagles at 2 30 pm. The team has intensified training and added new players to boost strength. Cats aim to outsmart the big birds and sharpen tactics. Management plans an all Cats practice next Tuesday evening at the usual time. July
Hancock team travels to meet the upstate town in a Washington County League game Sunday afternoon. The Firemen, in best condition after practice, seek to return as victors. A new pitcher may debut for Hancock with Powers or Hinkle slated to start.
Hard Contests Sunday afternoon at the security field feature the Security Stars chasing a second straight win in the opener against the Cabbie Cubs. The nightcap brings the Cavetown agetege tion in a first meeting, with both teams expected to deliver strong, well played ball. Start time is 1:30, Stars aim to improve record versus Cavetown.
Unsuitable weather prevented any Cumberland Valley tennis matches yesterday at City Park courts. Officials delay regular play until Sunday when Friday's matches will be played. Contestants may arrange matches with opponents. Lyndon Zecher to umpire or arrange official. call 2769 for court.
In Baltimore a July 26 grain note shows No 2 red winter wheat at 80 cents. A separate item states Indians only may use fish traps to catch salmon in Puget Sound, highlighting limited rights to native fisheries.
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