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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1938
Page
10
The Antietam Redbirds defeated Funkstown 11 to 6 in a tense game to stay in the hunt for league leadership. Funkstown’s sloppy fielding produced nine errors, seven in the second inning as the Birds pushed across seven runs. Scorers include Anutietams and Funkstown, with Quessford, Baker, Corderman, Reigh, Hart, and Leiter contributing in a high-scoring affair.
Security stayed atop the Independent League by defeating Harrytown 11 to 7. Koontz hit a triple and a homer during an eight run seventh inning rally powered by five hits, while Lushbaugh added a homer. Jones allowed ten hits but muddled through as Harrytown used three pitchers.
Weverton staged a six run rally in the second inning to defeat Cavetown in a public league game on the down county diamond. The winners bunched 13 hits in that frame and benefited from several breaks. Cavetown scored twice in the sixth but could not overcome the early surge. Both teams fielded well.
Middleburg cruised to a 14 to 4 victory over Yarrowsburg in Independent League play yesterday afternoon before a large crowd. Cal Houn and Phillips combined for 12 hits as Middleburg capitalized on breaks to score, while Yarrowsburg made six errors and Barnhart yielded six hits.
Yesterday results show Maugansville 10 Victors 1 and Weverton 9 Cavetown 3. Tate Cubs 10 Chewsville 5 Antietam 11 Funkstown 6 Middleburg 14 Yarrowsburg Security 11. Games Sunday June 12th list Security at Victors Yarrowsburg at Harrystown Funkstown at Tate Cubs Middleburg at Antietam Maugansville at Cavetown Chewsville at Weverton.
Chewaville committed nine errors allowing the Tate Cubs to win 10 to 5 in an Independent League game on the Chewaville diamond. Tate Cubs built a five run eighth inning after Chewaville’s defense faltered, though Chewaville rallied with four in their half but fell short. Morris and Bowers pitched for Chewsville with Haugh Bowser Hartle and Mong in the lineup.
The Maugansville Colts defeated the Victor Eagles 10 to 1 in an Independent League game yesterday afternoon. Ridge led with three safe blows while Buchanan allowed five hits. Colts practice is set for Wednesday at the Reservoir diamond starting 6 p.m. with all members urged to attend.
Hancock team to face Victor Hosiery and related teams in upcoming games at Harrys town diamond and Washington Street School. Open fixtures include Potomac Edison versus 4 States Livestock in Bakers Bowl, with Old Export and DeMolays urged to report. Barnhart and Burger top pitchers as a strong league contest looms. manager Herbert Diehl arranging home and home setups.
After 26 seasons in the major leagues, Charles Hartnett vows to play through a wrist bruise as the Cubs host the New York Giants in a four game series. He aims for 100 games this season and says nothing would keep him from facing the Giants despite the injury. Wen O Dea will cover catching duties until Hartnett returns.
Eighty two Atlante junior high students attended a week long outdoor camp fifty miles away. They studied art English first aid and nature while living in cabins and cooking their own meals. Principal H C Burgess said the hands on approach linked classroom subjects with reality and fostered appreciation of real life.
In the American League, Trosky Cleveland leads with 39 runs, Averill Cleveland 46 RBIs, and Foxx Boston 55 RBIs. Other top marks include Greenberg Detroit and Foxx Boston 13 home runs each, and Kennedy Detroit 9 0 pitching. In the National League, Lavagetto Brooklyn 359 batting average heads the list with Lombardi Cincinnati 368 second, McCormick Cincinnati 65 hits, and Hubbell New York 11 1 pitching.
Western Enterprise claimed undisputed second place by defeating Antestams 3 to 1 at the Washington Street School diamond on Friday night behind Al Burger’s five hitter. Sacks made a running catch in left and D Cosens rifled a three base hit to right center as the winners. Next games: Pioneer Hook & Ladder at Moller Diamond Tuesday and Williamsport at City Park Wednesday.
Brooklyn broke out for 15 base hits led by seven in the sixth inning to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10 to 6 in June. Russ Bauers started strong but allowed 11 batters to reach in the sixth as Ed Brandt and Joe Bowman worked in relief. Truett Sewell finished the game for Brooklyn. The Pirates faded after a 5–2 lead.
The Cardinals and Bees split a twin bill in St Louis with 43 total hits for 17 250 fans. Boston won the nightcap 10 8 after St Louis took the opener 6 5 Pepper Martin starred for the Cards delivering a clutch two run double as Elbie Fletcher sailed home on a wild relay for the decisive run in the first game.
The St. Louis Browns defeated the New York Yankees 6 to 5 as a fifth inning barrage doomed the opener of a doubleheader delayed by rain. Beau Bell homered off Bump Hadley in the seventh for the winning run, while Billy Knickerbocker Crosett Lou Gehrig turned two double plays.
Summer amuse continues with open air boxing at Row's Park starting Thursday at 8 o'clock. Amateur bouts will be held with three or four contests on the first show. John Lucas leads the program promising many new faces for fans. No admission charged but collections will defray expenses and prize money. The card for the fall show will be announced shortly.
The 20th Century Homing Club votes to shift race stations from a southwest to a more southern route. Stations include White Post Virginia 45 miles Front Royal 60 Elkton 100 Buena Vista 158 Hollins 200 Winston Salem North Carolina 285 Charlotte North Carolina 370 Augusta Georgia 525 Macon Georgia 614. A 285 mile race is planned June 12 from Winston Salem.
The Chicago White Sox ended a 10 game skid by beating the Athletics 8 to 2 in the opener then lost the second game 7 to 6. Dick Stebert collected seven hits in eight at bats with a mix of singles doubles and a triple driving in multiple runs and scoring several others.
Mixed dodgeball won by Hing gold and teammates. 80 and 95 pound classes, girls and boys softball winners listed. relay and dash events won by Ringgold, Beaver Creek, Whitehall, and Mt. Briar teams. junior and senior events noted with multiple participants and times. Old World revival remark ends note.
Tonight the Kay's softball team meets Sears Roebuck in a high profile showdown at Reservoir diamond. Both squads remain undefeated. fans can expect a great game. Kay players are instructed to arrive by 5 15 for practice.
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