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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1934
Page
9
Jim Londos defeated Joe Makewics at Red Wing Stadium in Rochester before 5,000 fans. The bout marked Londos as New York Greek and a recognized heavyweight champion in a decisive win.
Washington County League showcases a Sunday double header at City Stadium with first pitch at 1:30. Cheyvier faces North End Athletic Club while Cabbies meet Hancock. winner of first half battles for top division position with both teams aiming for second place or a tie.
The Associated Press lists season leaders in both leagues. National League top batters include Waner and Terry with high averages and Ott leading home runs. American League leaders feature Manush Gehringer Gehrig Foxx and Chapman among batting runs home runs and steals with Gomez and Marberry highlighted for pitching.
President E H Lightner of the Junior Softball League announces Monday July 30 games and umpires for each matchup. Eagles versus Concord Street with Hutteil and Brade. Red Shield against Hartle’s Juniors with Mertz and Moore. West End versus Cabbies with Germelia and Defiange. Broadway versus Shireys with Hartzell and Ayres. West Side against Washington Street with R Miller and G Alexander. Scorekeepers must submit complete records to McFaddin's Sport Shop. Malt assists in standings and the Herald does not publish them.
The Washington County Polo team holds a long Saturday practice at 4 on Fenton Field with Captain Madonre supervising drills in team and mallet work. Sunday he plans scouting Harrisburg Pa. while potential games loom with Sixth Field Artillery Fort Hoyle Marines Quantico and Washington D C War Department team. Injured players improve as the squad nears peak form for a strong polo showing.
Walter Johnson names his all star lineup from memory selecting Hal Chase at first base Eddie Collins or Larry Lajoie at second base Tuck Turner at shortstop Buck Weaver at third Babe Ruth in right Ty Cobb center Joe Jackson left Gabby Street catcher He cannot pick between Coll nais and Lajoie and mentions Grover Cleveland Alexander Ed Walsh and Christy Mathewson as other pitchers Johnson notes he cannot avoid choosing himself as pitcher as well
Rain altered results in Cleveland versus St. Louis with Othera not scheduled. Today features New York at Philadelphia and Boston at Washington, plus Cleveland at St. Louis and Detroit at Chicago. Tomorrow's slate includes Detroit at Chicago and Boston at Washington.
The Presidents Cup golf event begins at Fountain Head Country Club with a four-day first round schedule spanning July end into August. Sixty four matches are listed by pro Clit McKimmife with pairings including Lakin versus Bye and Fil ler versus Henry among many others.
U S tennis star Bunny Austin defeated Frank Shields 6 4 6 4 6 1 in Wimbledon Davis Cup play to give Great Britain a strong start against the United States.
Contracts and removals across teams including Williamsport Blue Sox Chevies Antietams Hancock North End A C Security Funkstown and Eagles. Notably Security’s July 22 win over Funkstown annulled for ineligible player. game replay scheduled Apr 21 as part of a doubleheader with Chevies vs Funkstown. League actions include suspensions releases and reinstatements.
American League star Manush of Washington tops the circuit at .397 after a light week at the plate. In the National League Waner of Pittsburgh holds at .359 while Terry of New York slides five points to .385 as leaders list the top batters in both leagues with names, teams, and averages.
Williamsport Wildcats prepare for a rematch with Boonsboro Yellow Jackets after a rough showing in earlier games. Both teams wage a heated rivalry as they aim to even the two-game series with steady, spirited play expected.
Cincinnati reports Charley Dressen will manage the Reds replacing Bob O Farrell for the first game of a series with the Chicago Cubs. Dressen, who led the Nashville Vols to a strong season, departs as O Farrell’s two year contract remains. Possible trades included Ted Kleinhans and Jimmy Sheyan with Harry Rice of Toronto.
The Hagerstown Moose face Chambersburg today and Martinsburg on Sunday in two hard Blue Ridge League tests. A pair of wins would put them back atop the standings as Manager Hamil fields an up‑and‑coming staff and Martinsburg’s lone half‑season win offers a chance for a Moose streak. All players must report to the Moose Home at 12:30 today to depart for Chambersburg.
The Fort Meade soldiers and the Cabbies clash in a highly anticipated game at the post stadium at 2 30 this afternoon. With 6000 men to pick from the soldiers, a full regular lineup is expected after earlier claims of missing players. Admission is 25 cents, ladies admitted free.
Bill Swift pitched dominantly blanking the Cardinals as the Pirates cruised behind seven hits and seven strikeouts. Pittsburgh seized early control, built a lead with steady offense, and kept the St Louis bats silent throughout the game.
Hal Schumacher, 22, from Dolgeville N Y, pitched his 13th win against the Phillies, allowing seven hits with six whiffs and one walk as the Giants beat Philadelphia 6 to 3. The win widened the lead over the Cubs and Cardinals while other NL clubs were idle. The American League day had a rainout doubleheader.
The Sharpsburg Bluebirds clash with the Mt. Briar Hornets in a top day contest with league lead at stake. Both clubs ready after strong second halves, featuring bluebird hitters and hornet pitching, eyeing a decisive battle on the Battlefield Lads and home diamond.
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