Reds Surge in Early Season Play Under McKechnie
Cincinnati’s National League club presses ahead in batting on their New York visit, with Bill McKechnie steering the team’s hustle. Reds boast a four to one edge over the Giants and show solid form against Bill Terry’s club. Iv al Goodman leads a power surge, approaching or surpassing last year’s home run total as Cincinnati eyes a higher finish than 1937.
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Cincinnati Hecs
New York
Bill McKechnie
Giants
Dodgers
McKechnie Aleady
Cincinnati
Bill Terry
Boston Bees
Reds
Incinnati
Kianta
Mckechnie
Hayes
Lee Grisson
Ival Goodman
Goodman
Brooklyn
National League and American League Batting and Pitching Leaders
A concise roundup of leading hitters and pitchers in both leagues with names like Lavagetto McCormick Ott Galan Melton Hubbell Trosky Averill Cronin Greenberg Foxx Kreevich and Kennedy. Also notes Statton softball victory 24 to 2 over Funkstown Fire Company and upcoming game versus Old Exporters.
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Trosky
Cleveland
Averill
Lewis
Washington
Proxx
Boston
Averil
Travis
Cronin
R. Ferrell
Almada
Keltner
Greenberg
Detroit
Foxx
P. Kreevich
Chicago
Piching—Kennedy
Grove Boston
Armstrong to Clash with Ambers in July title bout
New York dispatch notes Henry Armstrong, fresh from a brutal 15 round destruction of Barney Ross at Madison Square Garden, will defend or contest the welterweight crown against Lou Ambers this coming July. Ambers, described as a slight blond man, faces a relentless challenger in Armstrong after Ross’s decisive loss.
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New York
Lou Ambers
Henry Armstrong
Lou
Armstrong
Barney Ross
Madison Square Garden Bowl
Barney
Ross
Ambers
Los Angeles
Donovan
Associated Press
Chicagoan
Washington County Class A Track and Field Results
In Class A events from Washington County, Hagerstown and Boonsboro dominate multiple sports. Girls and boys teams from Hagerstown, Clear Spring, Boonsboro, Williamsport, Hancock, and others show strong showings in volleyball, softball, football, and track events with several local records noted, including a new meet record in a 140 yard relay.
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Clase
Hagerstown
V. Kitzmiller
M. Bohrer
Mirnaub
J. Cassell
Auxt
M. Craft
D. Byet
L. Hekstis
G. Boswell
Boonsboro
Barnhart
J. Harte
M. Snyder
C. Kauffman
H. Leasure
G. Crawford
J. Jeffery
Williamsport
Yancock
Boonshoro
R. Brashears
K. Harding
Boornshoro
P. Buck
Tinto
LP. Buck
G. Nre
Mag
FL Herbert
Winsport
T. Shiffler
Haz
Cc. Jennings
Boons
J. Moss
BR. Stockslager
G. Nye
Hag
M. Jennings
J. Steele
A. Shifter
B. Grimm
F. Holden
R. Weaver
Tf. Grim
Ti. Rowland
S. Fekes
Winaport
Pollack
R. Charles
H. Framm
Tagg
Roonshoro
Eekes
J. Mase
Track and Field Official Results Start Day by Day
The Morning Herald begins publishing official results of the 24th Washington County Field Day track and field games with class A events. Daily results will continue until all classes are completed, urging participants and parents to save each day’s figures for a complete summary.
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The
Morning Herald
Washington County
Boonsboro and Hagertown Flourish In High School Relay Meet
Rowland and Faulkner lead Boonsboro entries in senior events while Hag performance yields top marks. Hixson wins senior 100 yards with 10 4/5 seconds, new records hit in multiple events including 5 feet 1/4 inch in running high jump and 59 2/5 seconds in the 660 yard relay as Boonsboro dominates several standings.
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R. Hixson
Hag
E. Talbert
Boons
M. Kendall
G. Haynes
A. Jones
H. Ridenour
L. Hoopengardner
Ilas
Knaub
Lumm
Smithsbursg
Ltd
Smithshurs
Srd
Williamsport
Koonshoro
Wondy Foonshoro
T (L. Clopper
Mo Sinnison
Bo Gaver
ML Griffith
Pinnisen
N. Beachley
E. Thomas
Waller
Roonsboro
Hagerstown
Independent Loop Last Half Dates Schedule
A series of local league matchups from July to September lists game dates and pairings among Victors, Security, Harrystown, Weverton, Cavetown, Chewsville, Tate Cubs, Maugansville, Yarrowsburg, Middleburg, Fankstown, Antietams, and others. Each week shows two to four pairings with home and away designations and several spelling variations.
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Maugansville
Victors
Harrystown
Weverton
Cavetown
Chewsville
Tate Cubs
Fankstown
Antietams
Yarrowsburg
Middleburg
Security
Harrysstown
Matganaville
Harry
Chewsvilel
Funkstown
Antictams
Mangansville
Middle
Pax's Sportorials On Softballers
Manager Wilmer Hoover of the Western Enterprise Fireman assembles a revived team now second in the standings and promises better play. Hairless Verman of the 360th Co CCC stands out as a top left handed catcher, skilled at picking off runners. Fa ber works daily toward a first win, while all Industrial League managers note 360 as a home team on the opponent's field. Meyers and Berkson face Chestnut Hill of Baltimore in a Sunday doubleheader slated for June 12.
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Wilmer Hoover
Western Enterprise
Hairless Verman
360Th Co
CCC
Faber
Co. 360
Oponent
Meyers and Berkson
Chestnut Hill
Baltimore
Boonsboro Yellow Jackets Drill Thursday Evening
Boonsboro manager Bill Young calls a 5:30 pm practice at City Park to prep for a weekend meeting with the Chevies. An officials and players meeting is set for Friday at Huffer's Shoe Store at 8 pm to discuss key matters. Robert N. Baechtell of Edgemont Md. wins clothing salt. Rollie Yemaley will miss three weeks with a finger fracture for the Cleveland Indians per Dr. Edward B. Casts.
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Bill Young
Boonsboro Yellow Jackets
City Park
Huffer
Beanshoro
Robert N. Baechtell
Edgemont, Md
Salt of Clothing
Cleveland
Rollie Yemaley
Cleveland Indians
Edward B. Casts
Hemsley
St. Louis
High Archers Among Winners at Potomac Archers Meet
Hagerstown High School archers excelled at the Potomac Archers of Washington DC tournament, taking two firsts and a second. Margaret Knaulb claimed senior Class D first with 373, Dick Baldwin won Junior Intermediate, George Twyford finished second with 723, Margaret Bohrer led girls’ Junior Intermediate with 728, Mary Jane Hopkins was second with 448, and other scores included Philip Shepsle 403 Jane Showe 405 and Army Orrick 321.
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Hagerstown
Potomac Archers
Washington, D. C
Margaret Knaulb
Dick Baldwin
Maryland
George Twyford
Margaret Bohrer
Mary Jane Hopkins
Philip Shepsle
Jane Showe
Army Orrick
Gehrig’s 2000th Home Run Highlighted By Yankees Win
In a sparse box score era recap, the Yankees beat New York 12 to 4 as Gehrig’s 2000th homer is cited among the late innings. Cronin, Crosetti, and Knickerbocker contribute multi hit nights with Moran and Higgins also reaching base. The game features misplays and multiple pitchers, with Murphy earning the win. The Eagles rout Boonsboro CCC 9 to 2 in softball, Montgomery and J Rush scoring, Ebersole and Herman on offense for Boonsboro.
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Gehrig
Boston An
E. Cramer
Ssees
Mareum
Possecase
Ostermuelier
Dickman
Gaiteg
New
Berks
Weeee Murphy
Paa
Boston
UDI
New York
McNgir
Crosetti
Cronin
Nonnenkamp
Higgins
Henrich
Dickey
Nonnenkamn
Foxx
Rolfe
Stubbard
McGowan
Rommel
Yankees Extend Stride as Gehrig Anoints 2,000th Game
The Yankees, riding a third straight win over the Red Sox, move into stronger form as Lou Gehrig reaches his 2,000th game. Homers by Henrich and Dickey spark a 12-5 victory after Boston’s Foxx erased an early lead. In the NL, the Giants head west after a double shutout and face the Cubs who’ve won 10 of 13.
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Lou Gehrig
Iron Hoss
Lou
Cleveland Indians
New York Giants
Sox
Boston
Tommy Henrich
Bill Dickey
Yankees
Jimmie Foxx
Footsie Marcum
Fritz Ostermueller
Marcum
Red Rolfe
Ostermueller
Emerson Dickman
Giants
Boston Bees
Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Gehrig 2000th consecutive game marks Yankee milestone
June 1 1939 marks 2000th straight game for Lou Gehrig who began as Pee Wee Wanninger’s replacement and later solidified his place as a Yankee icon. The article reflects on his era spanning Ruth Cobb Johnson and Alexander, noting his 1884? runs batted in and 469 homers as records, with Hubbell’s 1936 World Series homer as a highlight.
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Lou
Ty Cobb
Walter Johnson
Eddie Collins
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Babe Ruth
Carl Hubbell
Gehrig
Ruth
Firemen's Softball League News Leaders and Schedule
Robison of Western Enterprise tops batting at .692, followed by Ebersole Boonsboro .529 and others. Mobley of Pioneers leads with two homers. Tonight's games: Williamsport at Smithsburg, Pioneers at Antietams, Western Enterprise at First Hose, Boonsboro at Funkstown.
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Robison
Western Enterprise
Ebersole
Boons- Woro
H. House
Pioneers
A. Burger
Enterprise
Price
Antietams
Feigley
Fields
Klick
de. Josier
Ants
R. Gossard
Funkstown
Mobley
Williamsport
Smithsburg
First Hose
Boonsboro
Myers-Berkson Team A Wins Industrial League Clash
The Meyers-Berkson team defeated Potomac Edison Ten 21 to 6 on Washington Street Diamond, tying for first in the Industrial League. Barnhart and Smith starred for the winners. Berger and Mellinger keyed the losers. Smith hit two homers and Kendal added two hits for Meyers-Berkson. Smith struck out seven. Next, Meyers-Berkson meets Victor Eagles at Victor Diamond Thursday at 5:45 PM.
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Merers-Berkson
Potomac Edison
Washington Street
Barnhart
Smith
Berger
Mellinger
Williams
Kuhn
J. Berger
Kendal
Victor Diamond
Meyers-Berkson Lean
Victor Eagles
Yesterday's Results and Upcoming NBA Schedule
Yesterday New York beat Boston as the sole game. Today Detroit visits New York while Cleveland plays Philadelphia Chicago faces Washington and St. Louis meets Boston. Mel notes tomorrow's slate.
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New York
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Brooklyn at Cincinnati in TroMORROW games
Readable lines indicate matchups between Boston and Chicago Philadelphia and St. Louis Brooklyn and Cincinnati New York and Pittsburgh with a note about TroMORROW Brooklyn at Cincinnati as an upcoming basketball schedule item.
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Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburgh
Baseball's Big Six Player Standings Snapshot
AP rounds up top hitters from the Reds Dodgers and Indians with league leaders McCormick Lavagetto Steinbacher Lazzeri. McCormick tallies 161 at bats and 25 runs with 61 hits and a .309 average. Lavagetto adds 93 at bats 28 runs 36 hits for a .367 mark. Steinbacher has 109 at bats 14 runs 40 hits for a .367. Lazzeri contributes 74 at bats 18 runs 26 hits for a .851? Wait.
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The
Associated Press
Ab. R. HM
Pet. McCormick Reds
Lavagetto Dodgers
Inds
Steinbacher White Sox
Lazzeri
Cubs
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Runa
Ott
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Galan
Hita
Gore
Hack
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Rizzo
Stonen
Moore
DeMaree
Mize
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Suhr
Riggs
Cincinati
Hises
Melton
Hubbell
Statton
Funkstown Fire Company
Firestone
C.R. Poffenberger
E. Was
ST. Prose
Blue & Gray Shop
South Potomac Street
Seiberling
Domenic Tire CO
Henry
Galt
Washington County Track and Field
HH. Rowland
H. Faulkner
Folka
Hoffman
Potomac St
Bald Goodrich Silvertown
W. Franklin
Dick Tracy
Trac Asic
Pax
Sears
Eagles
Boonsboro CCC
Montgomery
J. Rush
Herman
Red Sox
Jack Dempsey
Charlie Paddock
Rogers Hornsby
Flying Ebony
Four Morsemen
Dolly Sisters
Henry Louis Gehrig
Pee Wee Wanninger
Yanks
Wally Pipp
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