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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1928
Page
3
The Philadelphia Record raves about Ike Powers, famed pitcher of the Athletics, as a stylish dresser who turns heads in hotels and lobbies. It notes his double breast suits, cataloged wardrobes, and a move to Washington with wide streets that suit his fashion sense.
Sparky Thomas has a plan to reward Hub hitters with a $3 meal ticket from Albert Beck for every home run and to reward pitchers who strike out all batters in a game. Beck gave out 38 tickets last season showing the program’s reach. Nellie Mills remains home recovering gradually from illness.
Jack Johnson, 52, amid a comeback, withdrew from a ten round bout with Bill Hartwell in Kansas City after six rounds as Hartwell dominated with lefts. Johnson claimed a hand injury, a physician reported a possible fracture, marking another defeat after a prior knockout to Bearcat Wright in Topeka.
Washington May 16 Although waivers have been asked on George Sisler utility first baseman of the Senators indications are that he will draw his pay check from the Washington club for some time to come No American League club claimed Sisler at the waiver price of 7000 and Clark Griffith president of the Senators said last night that the player would not be traded or released He noted clubs seek in waivers to learn market interest Chicago club had offered for Sisler and Muddy Ruel but this was not given serious consideration Sisler joined the Senators from St Louis where he began in 1915 and was MVP in 1922 He had been a star until eye trouble cost a season and later managed the Browns It was expected he would replace Joe Judge at first base this year but Judge started on opening day and has since played little Sisler hit well in training but lost speed Miss E Loista Downin spent days with Miss Hilda Sellers near Hagerstown.
The Hustlers pulled off a 3 to 2 win over Martinsburg aided by timely hits in the early frames as King pitched well for the Hustlers. In the other contest, Hanover’s Maroons beat the Raiders 4 to 1 with Howser allowing five hits and Hobey Hammun going hitless. a Woodward error led to the decisive run. Over 1600 attended the Martinsburg game in Hanover.
In a striking first month of the campaign, rookie Ralph "Red" Kress from the Tulsa Western League farm shows a .500 pace and top form as a natural hitter and capable fielder. Skeptics warn he won’t sustain the .500 average, but players praise his hands and potential.
Babe Ruth slugged two empty-baseball drives as the Yankees beat the Tigers 12 to 8, pushing his 26 game total to 11 homers and eight games ahead of his pace to surpass last year’s 60. Other results include Athletics 5, Indians 0. Red Sox 3, Browns 1. White Sox 3, Senators 2. Cubs 10, Giants 7. Cardinals 13 to 1 over Braves. Robins 10, Pirates 3.
There is an important meeting of the Hagerstown Orioles scheduled for tonight at Poet's Barber Shop at 8 o'clock. A full membership is requested at this meeting as rumors swirl the club may disband. Efforts will be made to keep the team together for this season at least.
The Hubs won 6 to 5 at Waynesboro in a dramatic finale as Millik drove a three-base blast following a two on two out two strike moment. Millik totaled three hits and four runs, while Thomas homered and Connell was injured. Hagerstown advances to open the season on the road.
Yesterday's results include Blue Ridge six to five over American Hagerstown. Waynesboro beat Fredericksburg three to two. Martinsburg defeated Chambersburg four to one. Hanover upend?. Chicago edged Washington three to two. Philadelphia routed Cleveland five to zero. Boston beat St. Louis three to one. New York trounced Detroit twelve to eight.
A compact recap lists several baseball playoff style matchups and scores with teams like Chicago, Brooklyn, St Louis, Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Hagerstown, Waynesboro, Martinsburg, Frederic, Hanover, Chambers, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh. The schedule shows multiple games and venues including Boston at Philadelphia and Boston at St Louis with Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.
Los Angeles May 16 The Examiner reports Jack Dempsey the former heavyweight champion has started a new training cycle. He jogs and hikes near Los Felix hills with trainer Jerry The Greek, appeared at Cauliflower Alley gym for 20 minutes, and sought sparring partners. He discussed terms with Tex Rickard and said he would fight Tunney in September if terms are met. He has repeatedly claimed to be finished with boxing over the past six months.
Rumors surface about Bob O'Farrell's high pay influencing his trade to the Giants for outfielder Harper. Some speculate Hogan's decline fuels Giants' bid, making O'Farrell a sought after asset for the club.
Waynesboro and Hagerstown battled to a 1-1 draw as Crowe earned the win despite allowing hits from Coleman. Crowe pitched four innings, Elzer took the loss, with umpires Ryan and Frank calling the game in 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Sheriff Fred Blake sprained his ankle during a practice session before the Cubs Giants game and will likely miss several days. The injury places the star hurler on the injured list as the Cubs prep for the matchup.
The New York Giants may finish their western tour without manager John McGraw who is confined to his Chicago hotel room with a knee injury from an automobile bump after the Monday game. He cannot travel until he recovers and expects to return to New York when able.
Frank Lombardi, a Los Angeles high school athlete, reportedly ran the 100-yard dash in 9.3 seconds, marking a historic debut for a junior high school competitor.
Advertises Havana Ribbon cigars as a nickel price long-filler with fully ripe middle leaves aged to a mellow mildness. Warns against low quality five-centers and clip ends, touts large volume production and packaging of five cigars per Practical Pocket Package.
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