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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1934
Page
4
Matt Ruppert, hailed as a world speedball champion, pitched 10 innings for a 1–0 victory, chalking up his team’s 300th win in two seasons and homering in the tenth. Front Royal’s Larry Boerner faces Washington County League All Stars in Hagerstown at 8:15 p.m. Tonight.
Two hundred fifty transients from five cities staged a track and field meet at City Park yesterday with Baltimore Bureau winning and Hagerstown as runner-up. Baltimore led with 80 points, Hagerstown had 61, and events included 220 yard dash won by Massey of Hagerstown. Officials from Baltimore and surrounding cities attended and a picnic lunch followed the games.
Harrystown A C defeated Middleburg Fliers 16 to 4 behind Morris who struck out 13. Middleburg scored all runs in the final frames, while Koontz, Johnston, and Wershner delivered the big blows for their teams. Final line: Middleburg 4, Harrystown 16.
No games were scheduled in the American League yesterday. Standings and results unavailable for this period.
National League schedule lists today games: St Louis at Chicago, Cleveland at Detroit, Philadelphia at Washington, New York at Boston. Tomorrow features Cleveland at Detroit, Philadelphia at Washington, Chicago at St Louis, Boston at New York, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, and Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
Woodmen of the World baseball team holds practice sessions this evening and Thursday with early arrival requested. The squad must depart club rooms by 4 30. Training aims to prepare for the Sunday game against the Wildcats and plans are under way for a Friday evening outing.
In a downpour before 1,100 fans at Springfield Ohio the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Springfield Pirates 7 to 0 in five innings. Earl Grace hit a fourth inning homer with Padden aboard to seal the win.
The record lists exhibition games with Cleveland over Michigan State 14 to 4 and New York (A) defeating New Haven 3 to 0. Brooklyn (N) was edged by Holy Cross 4 to 5, while American Association games show Louisville 1 and Toledo 2, Indianapolis 3, Columbus 0, St. Paul 6 and Milwaukee 2.
Baltimore June 4 The board of directors of the Maryland Jockey Club cancelled the $40 000 added Pimlico Futurity planned for the fall meet the first two weeks of November No action was taken on the 1935 running of the fall feature for two year olds with a purse of $25 000 added Nominations fees will be returned to owners of entries The club set August 15 as the closing date for filing entries for the other Pimlico stake races
Patricia Maguire 28 month sleeper from Oak Park showed awakening signs in Chicago with her fingers moving and one eyebrow raised when prompted by her mother Mrs. Peter Miley, marking a notable responsiveness today.
A survey disclosed damage suits involving two million dollars pending in St Louis courts against employers on claims of illness from silicosis caused by inhaling rock or mineral dust.
The Williamsport Shannons beat the Antrim Sluggers of Greencastle 12 to 9 on Sunday at Greencastle’s diamond. Kelley earned his second straight win for Shannons in a game highlighted by a seven-run eighth inning and strong infield defense. Kirby and Rickard led the Shannons at the plate, while Hoffman starred for the Sluggers. Shannons plan practice at Conomac Park Wednesday evening to prep for two Sunday games. all players urged to report by 5:00.
Race results at Charles Town show winners in seven races with payouts listed. Clear Knight won race one at 4.00, 2.30, and 2.40 with Wandrel and Water Lad also placing. other races named various winners including Canorife Lake, Disruption, Maple Su, Smart Baby, By Surprise, Dunwin, Crossing Over, Lampoon, Ghand Rox, Amar, Rhodius, Captain, Black Dreams, and Hosain among others with multiple runners noted.
A German police dog spoiled a home run for Boots Poffenberger, Williamsport Wildcats, in a game against Funkstown at Conomac Park. The ball, going to left center, was pursued by both fielder and dog. the dog beat the fielder to it, but interference led the ump to rule that Boots must return to second base.
Front Royal Virginia meets Washington County All-Star team tonight at 8 15 in Front Royal Stadium. The semi pro club led by Larry Boerner and battery mate Johnson faces a county roster of college stars and minor league veterans. Gates open at 7 with popular prices and a capacity crowd anticipated.
One of the season’s top outdoor boxing programs anchors the card at Social Island. Firpo Sharon faces K. O. Matthews in the main bout while Jerry Kunkleman meets Whitey Star liper in the semi final. Red Cosgrove battles Blackie Weaver and Bill Shipley meets Bill Martin in four round prospects.
In Atlanta Nashville won 6 to 4 while Chattanooga defeated Knoxville 6 to 3 and New Orleans beat Birmingham 8 to 4. The results reflect multiple league matchups across the Southern Association.
Johnny Goodman, Nebraska amateur, believes he has a better than even chance to win the national open at Marion. After a six week trip to England with the Walker Cup forces, he says his game is nearly ready and credits breaks and luck as part of a championship run. He dismisses betting odds on Gene Sarazen and expresses confidence in his own form.
Hagerstown Blue Sox overwhelmed the Chevies at the Stadium winning 19 to 8. In the early and late innings the Chevies misplayed bunts and committed errors, while Mentzer pitched effectively for the Blue Sox. Johnson led the visitors’ offense with three hits in five appearances, and Stonebraker stood out at short for Hagerstown.
The North End A. C. will practice at 5 o'clock with every team member urged to attend. After two narrow league losses, they have played well and were edged by one run in each contest.
Rogers Hornsby, the Miracle Man, has the St. Louis Browns soaring in the American League. The team, once labeled hitless, now tops pitching and hitting as Hall of Famer Hornsby handles Rolley and a rising lineup. Deb Garmes Ray Pepper and Frank Brenna pace a .282 team average with 215 runs in 39 games, placing the Browns in fourth and three games from the lead as Detroit and Cleveland also surge.
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