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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
5
Officials rule Paavo Nurmi an amateur for ten years and bar him from competition. The Phantom Finn allegedly padded travel expenses, prompting calls for broader inquiry into athletes’ expense accounts but the Games proceed without him as fans still flock to see the famed runner.
Babe Ruth returned with two home runs and the Yankees beat Cleveland as New York built an eight game edge. Dazzy Vance and Mickey Cochrane helped Dodgers and Athletics with strong performances. The Third Cavalry polo team prepared for a Sunday match at Williamsport Field amid reports of forfeit disputes. Local sports and coaching notes round out the page with Hagerstown High School plans and police trophy news.
Texas League rising star Tony Piet of the Pirates belted six hits two homers and drove in nine as Pittsburgh hammered the Giants 10 7 and 9 1. Piet, born Berwick Pennsylvania, 25, showed steady defense handling 19 chances without an error.
Davis Cup action begins in Paris with Ellsworth Vines set to duel Jean Borotra as France defends the title against the United States. Henri Cochet joins singles and doubles on the French side while Wilmer Allison pairs with Cochet in doubles.
Tony Piet powered the Pirates with six hits including two home runs and nine RBIs in a game where he sparked the scoring against the Giants. Babe Ruth homered twice for the Yankees driving in seven versus Cleveland. Lonnie Warneke of the Cubs earned his ninth straight win by holding the Braves to six hits. George Grantham of the Reds hit a two on ninth inning homer to lift the Reds past the Phillies 7 to 4.
In the National League Hurst tops batting with .357 for the Phillies while O Dou l of the Dodgers hits .354. Klein leads several categories for the Phillies including 129 runs and 148 hits. Ott and Klein pace home runs with 30 and 20 respectively. In the American League Foxx of the Athletics dominates with 360 batting, 322 RBIs and 41 home runs, while Simmons of the Athletics has 108 runs and 100 RBIs. Pitchers Swetonic of the Pirates and Gomez of the Yankees lead defeats and wins respectively.
Baseball matchups listed include Wahington at St Louis Boston at Chicago New York at Cleveland with games today and tomorrow. National League tomorrow features St Louis at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. Results show New York 101 Cleveland 1 Detroit 4 Philadelphia 2 Boston 2 Chicago 1 St Louis 9 Washington 4.
Police and Herald-Mail Newsies clash in a 2 30 PM benefit game at Stadium field. Managers Limburg and Pilcott name Roy Davis and Soapy Campbell as starting pitchers with Stoner, Elliott, Grove, and Hager among probable lineups. Proceeds go to the Policeman's Fund.
Margie Thompson with Col ley in reserve will host a rubber game as Police defend a one game lead over Newsies. Kay Jewelry Company trophy on the line. D. D. Seigle offers a loving cup. Last year Newsies won the trophy, cops boast strong hitters and Newsies rely on pitcher Soapy Campbell. Nearly four thousand tickets sold as fans expect a high quality contest. Several veterans from earlier matchups return for a real treat with top fielding and hitting expected. Raiders seek games against Middleburg Alma Tilghmanton Downsville Vinegar Hill and North End A C in a busy Sunday schedule.
Alan Gould reports that Paavo Nurmi is barred from the Olympic Games for professional activity, depriving the event of its premier distance star. Finnish leaders lament the decision while vowing to continue competing with strengthened resolve as Nurmi remains silent. Comte Paul Vasili is the alias of Julietta Adam.
The undefeated Third Cavalry polo team prepares for a decisive match with Washington county as coach weighs starting lineup. Ed Mason Johnny Jamison and Bill Hurd emerge from alternates, ready to replace Tidd Byron Dick Jamison Brooks Gallion and Bill Byron as needed.
The Third Cavalry, after beating top Maryland and Virginia teams, prepares for a Sunday display. A large crowd is expected to attend with admission at 75 cents per car load.
The Moller Organ nine beat the Erecting Room Giants 11 to 10 to extend their winning streak to four. Jess Fulton, the Organ shortstop, stole third and home for the decisive run as injuries hampered Smoky Griffin. The teams showcased strong hitting with Coachman homering for the Giants and Bailey tripling for the winners while Wild Bill Martin and Pressgraves pitched for the losers. Umpires Miller and Bowman officiated a closely contested game.
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