K O G Quint Lore Over Western Maryland Series
Cumberland basketball fans accuse Elks and Alsatia clubs of avoiding a city title series. The K O G quint from Urech challenged statewide, drawing no response as Orioles and local teams also balk at a series. Critics say season end excuses and smoke screens mask reluctance to meet K O G in a city title bid.
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Vagabonds to Fill Y M C A Schedule Gaps
The Vagabonds basketball team of local stars will redeem the outstanding tickets of the Y M C A quint. Lew Kline manages the squad with weekly practices at the Y and scheduled games against nearby Y teams. Center is a fast local player kept secret until the first game this week.
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Mimne Kline
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Uke Eniiure
Former Blue Ridge Players Join York Acro Team
Several former Blue Ridge Leaguers with the York Acro team signed contracts under Manager Frank Dessau. A roster copy was sent to Secretary Farrell to verify each player’s good standing in organized baseball. The list includes Eliott, once a Blue Ridge infielder, St Martin an outfielder who played with Eliott for the Baltimore Dry Docks, and Lerian a former Waynesboro catcher.
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Kaylor Defeats Diehl In First Y Match Of Season
Kaylor handed Diehl their first defeat of the season in the first of two weight matches at the Y yesterday evening. The win places Haylorie for first honors. In the final game Wilson defeated Hoffmeier, taking the first and third sets while Hoffmeier captured the second.
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Two More Games Before Title Series Start
The Elks and Alsatians lead city basketball toward the title series with two final games this week. Wednesday matches Elks vs Congress Heights, and Thursday features Yankees of Washington against the Nameless A A Club of Baltimore and Alsatians. A capacity crowd is expected as Blaney appears for Nameless to close the season amid a rivalry with the Yankees.
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Villa To Battle English Champion Villa To Battle English Champion
Jommy Wilde of England world flyweight champion and Pancho Villa former flyweight title holder will fight a 5 round bout at the Polo Grounds on June 16. Matchmaker Tom O Rourke announced the signing citing newspapers favoring Villa. Wilde to receive 37.5 percent of gate receipts and Villa 12.5 percent with no guaranteed purse.
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American Tennis Star Beaten Again at Monte Carlo
Molla Mallory and Wallis Myers fell in the Monte Carlo mixed doubles quarter finals, losing 6-2 8-6 to Mrs. Lambert Chambers and Gordon Lowe of England. William Wright of the Elk Basketball Club improved from a severe cold but his lineup status for tomorrow’s game versus Congress Heights remained unclear.
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Hagerstown Signs Pitcher Hop Ball Ring Terrier Contract
Race Hop Ball Ring, famous for the hop ball, has signed a Terrier contract per a Cumberland dispatch. The pitcher from Georges Creek region caused Blue Ridge League clubs trouble recently and played last season for York Acco, which defeated Hanover Raiders in the post season.
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Amateur Series To Start Here Tonight
The first of three games for the amateur basketball title of Hagerstown will be played at the Western Enterprise court tonight between the Enterprise Yankees and the Weaton Enterprise All-Stars. The Yankees feature the heaviest city roster with every man over 180 pounds. Eligible Yankees players include Potterfield Socks Woods Brewer Mers Captain Kahn and Manager Wolfe. All-Stars nominees include Spigler Kinkand Captain Anderson Mullenix Foltz Ruramell and Manager Nigh.
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Manager Nigh
Kiwanians Hold First Workout for Rotary Game
The Kiwanis basketball team held their initial workout at the Y M C A last night for the upcoming game with the Rotarians. A large number of candidates attended and engaged in a stiff session. Several good men are said to be on the Kiwanis roster.
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Grain exports double in US from previous week
Washington dispatch reports grain exports last week totaled 8.74 million bushels, up from 4.35 million bushels the week earlier, signaling a strong rise in shipments. The figures reflect activity across major exporting regions and indicate sustained demand in international markets.
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Keyser Collegians set for rematch with Baltimore Orioles
The Keyser Collegians invite the Baltimore Orioles to Keyser after last week's 88 to 25 loss. The Orioles reportedly challenge a return game hoping to win by ten points, setting up a dramatic rematch at Keyser. Also notes Girls High School basketball practice at the Y M C A for a Friday game at Blue Ridge Summit.
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Blue Ridge Summit
Athletic Committee Meeting At U M L C A
The Athletic Committee of the U M L C A held a morning meeting to take up routine business. Await further instructions from Dr Emile Coue about next steps or messages.
Rothensels May Not Play With Raiders
Shorty Rothenstes from Red Lion, previously at third base for the Hanover Club, may not return to the Raiders this season but could play a dependent ball in his hometown. Commentators claim this is typical seasonal talk, yet developments may change.
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Red Lion
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Raiders
Bantamweight bout headlines rise in Philadelphia bout
Philadelphia March 5 Jimmy Men do outpointed Joe Gynch bantamweight champion in an eight round bout tonight as judged by most newspapermen.
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Jimmy Mendo
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