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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1928
Page
3
Rogers Hornsby, now with the Boston Braves, hit in the key runs to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 5 to 3 at the Hub. Dressen tied the score with a homer earlier as Hornsby delivered a ninth inning drive after Isler reached. Eppa Rixey pitched well for Cincinnati. Horace Ford added two assists at short for the Reds.
In a high scoring game the Blue Sox defeated the Goodwill Fire Company of Chambersburg 19 to 13. The teams totaled 37 hits with 20 by the Sox. Barber and Wagaman led the attack while Waga man for the losers and pitcher W Beard fanned seven.
Former welterweight champion Joe Walcott, who held the title for eight years from 1895 to 1902, has taken a job as a porter at a New York theater, marking a quiet post boxing career change.
Chicago officials at Arlington Park tried a mutual system to post final odds before the field leaves the barrier but the effort failed during yesterday's inaugural race meeting. Track officials said the idea would be studied and possibly tried again next year.
St James School closed a standout track season with the Gilpan Cup meet won by seniors. Coach F B Moore, a former Penn State athlete, guided wins against Allegany County High and Tome, placed high at the Penn Relays, and took seventh at the Maryland Scholastics. Five new school marks were set including Bishop’s 44 feet 5 7 8 inches in shot put and 159 feet 6 inches in the javelin, Hunter’s 105 feet 5 1 2 inches in discus, and relay records by Warfield, Wright, Moore, and Reese. The Saints led by Tom Moore with 37 points, Warfield 28, Bishop 22, and Hunter 21 1/2. Allegany High, Port Deposit, and the dawn counties competed in the interscholastics with Hunter winning the Gilpan Cup for high points and Cornelius leading juniors with 13 points.
The Jamison loop paused yesterday as rain caused the first all around postponement this season. One other day had all clubs idle except Hagerstown and Martinsburg. The rest aided overworked pitchers Blake and Dodge, with the Hubs set to return Hanover today and come home tomorrow.
One of the young college ball players in Texas watched by big league scouts is Blount the second baseman for Texas A and N who batted .465 for his team this season.
A large crowd is anticipated at the Armory for C. E. Cornell’s boxing show with 28 rounds slated to start at 8:30. The main event Smallwood versus Strickier is expected to draw heavy local interest as both fighters chase fistic glory. Pollack, a Marine champion, and Kentucky veteran Charles are expected to thrill fans, with Sammy Hogan versus Joe Slovan to six rounds and two four round bouts on the card. Ticket prices remain unchanged.
Al Shealey emerges as a promising rookie for the New York Yankees joining veteran pitchers on a strong rotation. The Beaver Creek Community Club meeting set for June 7 was postponed to June 14 at 7 P M in the Community Hall. A person who leaves his own country for another is called an immigrant.
Ike Powers, Hancock boy, was sent by the Philadelphia Athletics to Bloomington Illinois in the Three Eye League with strings attached. If he plays there this year he returns to the Mackmen as a regular hurler next year. Also, Rol and Douthit, brother of Taylor Douthit and UC Berkeley player, joined the St. Louis Cards as a third baseman.
Walter Johnson Jr a 12 year old star sought by Newark youth teams because he throws his father's fastball. Rival kids already had him, prompting envy. The Isle of Dogs earns its name from Greenwich royal kennels once kept there, linking historic place to a royal residence.
Philadelphia built a 6 0 lead in the first three innings, with Ty Cobb driving in three runs via a first inning single and a second inning triple. Walberg pitched well until the ninth as the Athletics defeated Chicago 6 3 in the third game of the series. Middle Atlantic League action noted as rain affected other games.
The Royal Blue Sox after winning four games over the weekend seek more competition. Luth er Roy had seven straight wins before a loss for the Birmingham Southern Association club this season. Scores include Memphis 7 Mobile 3 New Orleans 5 Little Rock 4 Atlanta 12 Nashville 9 Montreal 12 Buffalo 1 3. Other games rained out.
Results from yesterday include Phila 6 over Chicago 3 with other games rained out. Standings show Waynesboro and New York among leaders while Boston and Pittsburgh jockey for position. Today’s schedule lists Cincinnati at Boston and multiple interleague matchups across major circuits.
Dr Reginald Fitz of Harvard reports in Hygeia on a study of college students aged 19 to 25. He describes the average girl as underweight and lightly dressed, often feeling cold and prone to minor illnesses, while the average boy tends toward normal or slightly overweight with athletic vigor. He concludes youth are a healthy, capable generation overall.
A fragment notes railway workers aged 22 with listed physical characteristics such as height five feet four inches and weight 126 pounds. It mentions pay scales from one to six days and references company lunches and rules from the fifties.
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