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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1944

Page

8

Nelson Second On Second Day Nelson Second On Second Day

Byron Nelson of Toledo shot a 69 at the New York Red Cross tournament second round on soggy Wykagyl Country Club layout in New Rochelle New York. Vic Ghezzi led with 67 as Nelson posted one bogey four birdies and thirteen pars before heading to practice.

New Rochelle N. Y Wykagyl Country Club Byron Nelson Toledo Ohio Lord Byron New York Red Cross Sergi Vic Ghezzi New

Golf star Nelson edges toward perfection at session

Nelson chased perfection in a lengthy practice, noting the goal is elusive yet essential. He shot a 69 for second place, birdied four times, and praised steady play while highlighting the difficulty of achieving true perfection. The field remains tight with Strazza and Mellon at sub-par 70s and a crowded 71 group vying for the weekend showdown.

Nelson Nelsor Frank Strazza Greenwich Conn Ziggie Mellon Bronxville N. Ysiz Gene Sarazen Darien Jag MeSpaden Philadelphia Andrew Lanoia Paterson N. J Bill ‘Kaiser Louisville Bud Lewis Mike Turnesa White Plains N.Y Sam Byrd Detroit

Records Show Favorites Win About 37 Percent Of The Time

Gregory Johnson, Eastern racing writer and assistant racing secretary at Charles Town West Virginia, reports that 37 percent of favorites have won at the Hagerstown Md half mile track over fifteen years. He notes that every horse able to secure stall room will be at the ten days of racing by the Hagerstown Fair Association starting July 11. The letter lists yearly win percentages from 1929 to 1943 with several figures showing around one third wins.

Greg Johnson Johnson Charles Town West Va Hagerstown Exenes Wees. Eeaee Bete

Charles Town Thoroughbreds Arrive for Track Meet Wagering Stakes

The article notes an alltime wagering record target for next month at the track as weather may influence turnout. Charles Town horses from C Palmer Sewers Washington and leading trainer appear, with riders including all but Buddy Root heading to Garden State Park. R Edens, leading apprentice, joins as second to Root in wins. J Donald Hay, Charles Town wagering director here, expands facilities with 87 sellers and 31 cashiers daily. The piece ends by mentioning ancient Egyptians fed honey cakes to Nile sacred crocodiles.

Charles Town C. Palmer Garden State Park R. Edens Root J. Donald Hay Hay

Network Parade of Bonds Casts Wide Radio Coverage

NBC leads a six hour plus special broadcast schedule for the Fifth War Loan with remote programs from WBCA Schenectady Seymour Johnson Field Goldsboro Rock Island Hill Field Ogden and WSAY Rochester plus NBC CBS and MBS airings of variety shows dramas and news. Weather notes mention a west to east pattern in temperate zones.

New York NBC MPS WBCA Schenectady Seymour Johnson Field Goldsboro S. C Rock Island Ogden Utah The Hill Field Orchestra Jimmy Scribner Johnson Willard Lillian Sherman WSAY Rochester Lucille Manners CBS Amos and Andy Bill Stern Connie Mack Charles Ruggles Durante Ted Malone London MBS

Hagerstown Live Stock Prices Announced Across Classes

Commodities for cattle hogs and lambs listed with per head and per hundred weight values. Notable figures include stock steers up to 12.50 per 100 pounds, dairy cows to 121.00 per head, calves averaging as high as 18.10, and hogs to 14.00 per 210 pounds. Also notes a ginger plant yielding 700 to 15,000 pounds of dried spice per acre annually.

Local Quotations Furnished by Kline Bros Benevola

Local prices paid by producers listed for Wheat Butter Eggs Potatoes Apples and other farm goods at the mill barn and country stores with OPA ceilings noted for country ham and heavy hens Prices show cents per pound per item and crate values Reflects wartime control and market guidance with multiple commodities including onions cabbage turnips and cherries There is a note about more than 20 090 motion picture theaters in the U S indicating broader industry data

Kline Bros. Benevola U. S

Wallet stolen as patron reports pick at West Franklin tavern

Walter Sprankle of Waynesboro told police late last night his pocket was picked in a West Franklin street tavern, losing 115 dollars. The WPB issued an order allowing manufacturers to produce two million electric irons for civilian use.

Walter Sprankle Waynesboro West Franklin Street WPB

Warrant Served on Samuel Guessford for Tampering Charge

A warrant charging Samuel Guessford aged 43 of the 100 block Bay street with tampering with an automobile was served last night by Patrolmen Doornberger and D Smith.

Samuel Guessford Bay Street Guessford Doornberger Dsmith

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