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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1933
Page
3
The text notes Babe Ruth delivering stellar pitching for the league leading Boston Americans. It also mentions bread shortages, a 80 year old ex police chief John E. Benner suffering a stroke, a farm barn struck by lightning, and local market prices for berries corn and a bumper crop forecast.
Sharpsburg Bluebirds aim to rebalance the standings as they face the Eagles of Hagerstown on the Sharpsburg diamond. A recent high error inning and a long homer gave the Eagles a win, and Sharpsburg plans a strong home showing led by Brastears or Cross on the mound with Burger in relief. A large crowd is anticipated as preparations on the field are completed.
The Hagerstown Feed Co from Baltimore lists current prices for farm produce and poultry. Rates include eggs 18c to 28c per dozen, butter 4c per lb, country lard and white meat varying by cut, and potatoes priced around 90c per bag. Fresh fruits and vegetables show apples 1 to 2 dollars per bushel and berries at 10 cents per quart. poultry remains 10 to 20 cents per pound for various types. Wheat futures in Baltimore spot and July at 1.03 to 1.08 dollars per bushel.
Antietams return home to Victor diamond after two away weeks for three tough games. Buchanan A G of Chambersburg visits at 2 30 with revenge on their minds after a 3 2 season win. Sunday features a 1 30 opener against Reliance Insurance Co of Martinsburg and a nightcap versus the Security Trojans. Manager Eaton plans to use Long Trumpower and Iseminger against the West Virginia club with Crownapple Jacobs and Bender opposing the Trojans. Parking and crowd plans suggest a record turnout.
Boonsboro faces Wildcats in the final game of their two game series at Conomac Park this Sunday. Williamsport, fresh after a 5 2 win over the Yellow Jackets, supplies Lowman on the mound with Alexander for the visitors. Hudson Norman’s resignation leaves Jack Kreps and Rus Zimmerman sharing manager duties for the Cats.
Plans for the 73rd Frederick Fair move ahead despite last year's debts being temporarily settled with funds from five year notes. The event is set for October 10 to 13 with Frederick County Agricultural Society managers overseeing arrangements. Governor Miriam A. Ferguson of Texas skipped a vacation this year to focus on official duties.
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