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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1922
Page
5
Hall laments the end of a play and the departure of a writer from Hagerstown. He praises the town’s bright yet cloudy skies, community spirit, and progress through education, urging cooperation and self-reliance as citizens face an uncertain future.
Jack Hurley is installed as executive of the new Community Service organization, succeeding Cy Hall. He embraces the idea with enthusiasm and spreads a fever for service among allied supporters, preaching faith in action and inviting others to join.
A lively crowd attended a reorganization meeting for Play Erounda as 46 job-retirees shown regrets. The effort aims to sustain recreation with a new Community Service organization composed of Rotarians who donate time and money to expand activities beyond athletics to music dramatics and neighborhood projects. The plan, backed by Rotary style, will hand over activities to local groups once established, signaling strong community support and a shakeup for district life.
Ura Eyerly commissioner of Girl Scouts reports 35 girls have received tenderfoot badges while 70 have passed the test. The piece urges community support, rope knot practice, and adherence to principles to aid the Scout Council and Civic League in expanding troops and duties without financial cost.
Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock a May Day folk dancing exhibition will unfold at City Park. Each school will host with dance teams from Upward Airal Broadway Winter Washington Bupréy and Antielany performing. Many new dances and a charming display of expression await the audience.
A fragmented baseball report notes New York Giants pitcher McGraw shutting out the St Louis Cardinals 6 to 0. The article hints at on field sluggers and notable plays though many names and details are garbled, preserving the core outcome of a decisive shutout by the Giants.
Manager Mickey Corcoran announced veteran right hander Tommy Verecker will start the season for the Champs in the opener Monday. Rain has disrupted practice, though Reilley from BL Thomas arrives to bolster the pitching staff. A game with American Chase in York was canceled, exposing Willow Lane Park exhibitions Friday and Saturday against Butler.
Rocky Kansas, Buffalo, N Y lightweight, was matched to meet Benny Leonard, the lightweight champion, in a July 4 title bout at Michigan City Indiana. The promoter Maud Fitsimmons of Michigan City will stage the event with a 130000 seat open air arena. Kansas has fought Leonard twice before with mixed results and a newspaper decision in New Jersey. Leonard won a New York match last winter by referee’s decision.
Clearspring High School defeated Broadway High School 32 to 4 at Hagerstown yesterday afternoon. Reads list of Clearspring players including Missex Marie Rhodes Hazel Winklonger Anna Diehl Pantine Deans Nora McDonald Anna Ankeney Ethel Rhader Grace Brast. Wagerstown team practiced two weeks with players Dorothy Tloruc Helen Millar Allen Garver Josephine Spielman Bessie Hull Pauline Mid diekauft Katherine Stobly Bessie Zimmerman. Second-half notes mention Jos ana Garver and Mist Atm mNernan Thong Ard practice for county athletic meet. College baseball Georgetown 6 Washington College 1. University of Virginia and Catholic University results unclear.
Martinsburg fans anticipate a Saturday double header as Manager Shipley’s 1922 Mountaineers face Bill Bilezard’s minor league team from Charles Town. Bail-linked players, awaiting trial on treason and assault charges, add tension to the scene alongside expected strong play and a big local crowd.
A baseball game between St James School and Hagerstown High School faced postponement due to damp conditions. The scene featured a lean, double-jointed figure and a catch but the event was delayed as rain interrupted play.
Yesterday's Beaulta Philadelphia 9 Chicago 4 Cincinnati 43 Dayton J Pittsburgh Brooklyn 2 New York St Louis 0. Today's games Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Boxton at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago New York at St Louis.
American League results include St Louis 51 over Washington 7 plus 51 at 7, Detroit 6 to 4, Boston 4, Athletics 15 to 4, and Cleveland 4. Matchups show St Louis at Washington, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Chicago at New York, Detroit at Boston.
International League results show Orioles routing Syracuse 14 to 3 while Reading defeats Buffalo 2 to 0 and Toronto wins 7 to 2 over Newark. Jersey City tops Rochester in a separate game as standings shift slightly.
The Hagerstown club under manager Mickey Corcoran introduces Gabe Ruth’s successor a young player named O Hearn a big rawboned first baseman among Corcoran’s many rumored finds. The town quotes Corcoran promising a strong team and urging the need to deliver a winning season.
Ha page by page: President D Lee Staley of the Ha gerstown Baseball Club aims to parade hundreds of boys under 22 before the 192% Bina Ridge League opener next Monday. He will seek school approval to excuse youths under 22 from classes so they can join the Kiwanis and Rotary parade and attend the game free if under 12. Other clubs oppose, fearing loss of revenue.
NEW YORK May 10 Tendler, noted lightweight contender, refused a guaranteed $62,500 to face the champion. Gibson, manager of Renny Leonard, said Tendler will not enter the ring for the bout. The statement counters talk that Tendler ducked Leonard while Quaker is praised.
The tentative Hanover Raiders starting roster for the Bing Ridge League opener features Bert Weeden at the helm with new players Roihenfels at third base and Davis in left field. Caddin takes second, Goff remains at first, Haggerty is the new catcher, Landis centers, Bartels is at short, Weaver in right, and pitchers Deuel Heffelinger and Jonea are all new. Weeden has already released several veterans.
May 10 Waynesboro report lists Joe Conti, last year’s shortstop and final holdout of the 1981 team, among new arrivals. Conti will face stiff competition for his spot from Clark, Lloyd, and other players as the squad rebuilds.
May 10 MARTINSBURG magnates of the local Blue Ridgeton push for a shut down of all stores at 2 pm Tuesday to mark the season opening. They anticipate exceeding last year’s record 3,400 fans as Milan Mowary's Chambersburg Marcons arrive to formally open the league.
Chicago May 9 Parkingon hits a two run homer in the ninth inning to pull Philadelphia ahead. The Phillies score 4 runs in the late innings while Chicago struggles to respond, securing a 4 to 3 victory.
The second annual Blue Ridge League press banquet at the Berkeley Hotel in Martinsburg featured President J. Jamison urging fair treatment by papers, officials and players. Umpires and staff were introduced, with a plan for a new umpire slate and stricter salary rules to ensure sportsmanship and league harmony.
The Mail announces base ball rule books with the schedule of the Hagerstown Champs at home and away for the acmeon. Books are ready for distribution and can be carried in the vent park et. They include plays and should interest fans. Call at The Mad Office and take one home.
Martinsburg Mountaineers manager Shipley cut 17 of the attempting recruits as the squad of 24 met to form the roster. Captain Black to pilot in Shipley’s absence. plans call for a June 1 return from Delaware College where Shipley will take charge of the team.
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