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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1939

Page

4

Vanderbilt to Train His Own Horses at Sagamore Farm

Alfred G. Vanderbilt, wealthy social figure and racing staunch, has taken over training duties for his band of thoroughbreds after trainer Bud Stotler was injured. He runs workouts at Worthington Valley, continues Sagamore breeding, and modernizes Pimlico as former VP, creating high stakes races including a War Admiral Seah biscuit match.

Alfred G. Vanderbilt Bud Stotler Maryland Sportsman Vanderbilt Impound Grace Armory Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Lusitania Sagamore Worthington Valley Discovery Pimlico U. S Belmont Park

VITTIRKED BY DEFEAT INDIANS MANAGER DESCRIBES CRUCIAL MISPLAY

Oscar Vitting, Cleveland Indians manager, laments a late misplay that cost them a potential rally against Chicago. He recalls misthrows and hard luck in the batting sequence as Boston and Detroit battles loom in the American League race.

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Property taxes rise in rank for state revenue

General property taxes, once accounting for one percent of all state tax revenues twenty five years ago, now rank eighth among state tax sources, indicating a shift in revenue structure and a relative decline in property tax importance.

Seven Babe Phelps Boosts Dodgers to Key Win

Former Hagerstown catcher Babe Phelps shines for Brooklyn, driving in runs with a homer and a bases loaded single as the Dodgers rally to beat the Reds 10-5. Phelps, batting .417 in his last four games, powers a late burst that moves Brooklyn within a game of first in the National League standings. Roy, Lavagetto and Rosen also contribute as Wyatt struggles and Hutchinson wins in three relief stints.

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Major League Leaders Narrowed By League Standings

Major League leaders include Medwick and Arnovich atop NL batting with 394 and .383 respectively. Ott leads NL runs with 19, while Arnovich and McCormick pace NL hits. In the AL Mazzera tops batting at .475, Weatherly leads in runs with 18, and Foxx hits 53 homers tied for the lead.

Elks Softballers Open Season Monday at City Park

The Elks softball team opens the season Monday evening at City Park diamond against the Antlers. Managers Fisher and HH Rohrer lead a squad that has trained three weeks and aims for league cash prizes for top team and standout players. Chief umpire John Sommers will call the game promptly at 4 30, and players are advised to be ready.

the Elks Varios Fisher HH. Rohrer Miller M. Fines M Wildebrand MeCik Re Shevler Les Snyder J Fraves Sr. Gibney Brandenburg Antlers RR. Homermith H. Gaorge L. Mobley Jr. Annan C. JT. Mobley John Ane D. Schlotterbeck Me. Allister Jack Byers Earl Willer Joseph Stottler John Sommers

Games Today Sweep Across The Nation In Conflicting Pairings

A slate of today’s games features New York at Philadelphia, Cleveland at Chicago, and Eastern at Washington. Detroit visits St Louis as ESPN notes morning matchups with several teams arranged across major markets.

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Rochester League Game Preview Confused

A garbled sports brief references RAHOWAL LEAGUE and matchups with TERDA TM HES LTs fitetoy To Broni and mentions cities including New York and Cincinnati. Details are unclear but implies multiple games tomorrow involving teams in major cities.

Terda Broni York Allen

Three Minor-League Managers Turned Big League Bargains

By Judson Bailey Associated Press Sports Writer three managers plucked from the minors last winter guide St. Louis Cardinals Phillies and Browns. Ray Blades Fred Haney and J Thompson Prothro boosted clubs from mid pack to competitive, with Cardinals leading NL Phillies sixth Browns sixth in AL. Johnny Mize and Pepper Martin powered the Cardinals past the Reds. Moe Arnovich helped Philadelphia’s offense as Arnovich drove in three runs in an 10 6 win over the Giants. Haney’s Browns show strong batting and improved pitching led by rookie Jack Kramer who improved to 3 0 after beating Detroit 1 0. Other games saw Boston over Brooklyn 7 5 and Chicago over Cleveland 4 3.

Judson Bailey Associated Press St. Louis Philadelphia Phillies Ray Blades Rochester St. Louis Cardinals Fred Haney Toledo Browns Dr. J. Thompson Prothro Little Rock Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Johnny Mize Pepper Martin Joe Medwick Prothro Moe Arnovich New York Giants Arnovich Haney Mel Mazzera New York Yankees Jack Kramer Detroit Tigers Boston Heel Brooklyn Dedgers Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians

Hagerstown High--

Hagerstown High School topped Front Royal 13 to 8 in a slugging afternoon game. Barnhart drove in the winning run with a sixth inning triple as Hagerstown pulled away after taking a 6 run second inning lead. Five hits and two errors sparked another four-run seventh inning. The paper notes a six-inch albino diamondback terrapin found near Beaufort, North Carolina.

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Independents All Primed For Week Four Schedule

The Independent League's fourth week opens Sunday with key matchups. Middlebury Fliers host Victor Eagles for the league lead on the Victor diamond while Security Stars visit Yarrowsburg for a tough battle. Funkstown Rheingolds meet Maugansville Colts at City Park, Tate Cubs head to Weverton to face Tee Cream Eaters, and Harrystown Old Germans travel to Antietam Redbirds. WL games start promptly at 2:30 p.m.

Middlebury Fliers Victor Eagles Victor Security Stars Yarrowsburg City Park Funkstown Rheingolds Maugansville Colts Tate Cubs Weverton Joseph Filareto Tee Cream Eaters Harrystown Antietam Iha Antietan Redbirds

Ausherman Loft Wins Fifth Race of Old Bus Season

The 20th Cripity Raeddenver Club held the fifth race of the old Bus season. Ausherman loft winner, distance 300 miles, start 9 A.M. My G. BL Womble reported. Next race to be from Augusta Georgia, 500 miles, with at least 30 birds expected from the station.

Cripity Raeddenver Club Winston Satem Womble Vnva Yds Fado Ausherman Papaences Panaeth Ansharman Mosser Mogser Hamilt Augusta

Billy Conn Cruises To Easy Win Over Solly Krieger

Billy Conn, the Pittsburgh youngster, delivered a dominant performance at the Garden beating Solly Krieger in a bruising middleweight bout. Conn clearly proved he can handle top 169 pounders as he battered Krieger while Sally fought hard, though by late rounds Conn’s right hands dominated and Krieger’s swelling showed the toll.

New York Billy Conn Pittsburgh Solly Krieger B. A the Garden Billy Erie Fred Apostoli New York State Sally Conn Krieger Solly

Mt Briar to Open Sunday Versus Victor Blue Sox

Mt Briar hosts Victor Blue Sox in the season opener at home after a rainout with Sharpsburg. Both teams carry 1 win, 1 loss, and will field their best lineup, featuring Norris Ford Jones Wagaman Ferguson and a pitching trio led by M Ferguson H Ferguson and Frasier.

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Indians Battle Chicago In Sale of Pitchers and Errors

In a rugged contest, Cleveland and Chicago exchange blows with Dobson and Rigney guiding the mound work. Key hits come from Campbell and Kel'tner for Cleveland while Kreevich Rosenthal and Tresh drive runs for Chicago as attendance hits 3,000 paid.

Cleveland Ab A. Weatherly Pytlak Asssee Averish Yeessay FO Trosky ID Weeeeese Campbell Chapman Keltner Shilling Hale Grimes Alien Jy See Heath Dobson Allen Pydlak Chicago Ab Ola Rachel Ibwu Owen Sb Vieeetenes Hod Walker Appling Rene Bejima Rosenthal Rf We Kreevich Rigney Brown Cleveland Udu Chiergio Exroys Retina Tresh Weatherly Camp Dell Walker Keliner I Pytiak Betina Rigner Chicago Rigney S Basil Ormsby Tipgras Summers

Crowd Of 45000 Expected To Witness Rich Preakness Today

Baltimore May 13 crowd of about 45000 is set to witness Johnstown defend his Preakness title at Pimlico. Analysts note a small field with Gilded Knight Ciencia Challedtor Impound and High Quest among rivals while hopes rise for a new track mark and a shift in betting to around 20 cents on the dollar if Johnstown wins.

Baltimore Maryland Pimlico Johnstown Ogden Phipps Ciencia R. J. Kleberg King Ranch W. L. Bramn Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt High Quest Jimmy Stout William Woodward Pompoon

City Teams at Stadium Double Bill Promises Close Contests

A weekend double bill at the city stadium features the Chevies versus Old Export and the Antietams against the Ruppert Blue Birds. Old Export leads with 3–0, while the Chevies are 2–0. both games expected to be tight and competitive. Antietams meet the Blue Birds in the second game, Blue Birds still winless but practicing hard for a strong challenge. Batteries not announced. first game starts at 1:30 p.m. with Old Export urged to arrive by 12:15 for batting practice.

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Chewsville Orioles Meet Martinsburg Champs Tomorrow

Chewsville will host Jriah Hill nine of Martinsburg at 2:30 PM on the Chewesville diamond. Hill team posted 20 wins in 25 last season and is hailed as a top West Virginia amateur outfit. Chewsville has swept three games this year, beating Security Penal Farm and Williamsport Wildcats.

Chewsville Orioles Jriah Hill Martinsburg Chewesville Irish Hill Boys West Virginia Chewsvillers Security Penal Farm Williamsport Wildcats

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