This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
2
Amid chatter in Waynesboro yesterday the Hubs pitcher Ce Pierce drew praise for mound work. D Pierce scattered hits while Raynor and Lehr impressed. Speculation centers on Lehr’s impact as the brothers defend their season plans and claim a $5000 wager on longevity.
Chicago reporters noted the Cubs were apprehensive about facing the Boston Braves as they carried a ten game winning streak. The article recalls last season when the Cubs lost four straight to strong clubs and began a rough eastern swing that ended their streak.
Hancock High defeated Hagerstown High 15 to 14 at Williamsport field to claim the Washington County baseball championship. C Powers starred for Hancock with five hits in five plate appearances including four doubles among the five.
New York May 18 Weather allows the postponed 15 round lightweight title fight between Jimmy McLarnin and Sammy Mandell to proceed at the Polo Grounds tonight. Promoter Tex Rickard endured rain delays that forced postponements previously, including last year's Ma lon ey Sharkey bout, and hopes for clear conditions this time.
Hanover defeats Chambersburg 5 to 4 after Allen hits a sixth inning homer and Todd homer for Hanover. Box score shows Hanover with 6 hits and 0 errors while Chambersburg had 7 hits and 2 errors. Morgan earns win vs Vandy, Grove and Houser also pitched.
A vintage pitch explains Havana Ribbon cigars sold for a nickel, highlighting thirty years on the market, large production, and tobacco quality. It sells a practical pocket package of five cigars and promises a mild fragrant smoke from ripe middle leaves, long filler, and strong value.
New York May 18 The long awaited Tunney Heeney title bout is set for July 26 at Yan kee stadium with Tex Rickard still finalizing details. The piece notes amid doubt from fans and other matchups that the main card remains the year’s key event. It also highlights Babe Ruth’s record pace, Col Ruppert’s contract decision, and Jack Quinn’s surprising form at 45.
Alfred Daugherty and the Stover family with children Henry and Pansy visited 3B. F. Daugherty, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. John Kitzmiller and their son Harry and his wife.
The Hubs beat Waynesboro 7 to 5 in the fourth game of the series behind timely hitting and base running. A ninth inning rally by the Redbirds was stopped by Blake in relief as Hagerstown maintained a three games to one edge. Millik and Purtell contributed key hits while Mulby and Thomas turned in solid defense and baserunning.
The Chicago Cubs built a six game momentum streak after a May 5 start, scoring 56 runs in 11 games while limiting opponents to 29. They shut out the Braves 2 0 as Pat Malone pitched, with Hack Wilson homering. The Reds lost 4 2 to Brooklyn. Ruth and Gehrig homered for the Yankees in a 4 8 win over the Browns, while the Red Sox climbed to fourth with a 5 3 victory over the Tigers. The Athletics fell 6 5 to the White Sox, and the Indians beat the Senators 8 3 as Uhle starred with a hit and four RBIs.
Nearly 1200 youngsters from city elementary schools will compete for honors in the annual event at City Park this afternoon. Ribbons will be awarded by the Herald-Mail and the silver loving cup, held by Howard Street, goes to the school scoring the most points. Francis A. Coakley and Philip W. Blake, playground directors of Burrrey and Washington Street schools, will run the meet with foot races and dodge and volley ball games. Winners listed tomorrow in Daily Mail.
Yesterday's baseball results show Hagerstown 7 Waynesboro 5 in a disputed board game, with Cleveland 8 Washington 3 and Hanover 5 Chamb ers 4 among scores. Several National League games saw Chicago 2 Boston 0 and Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 2. Multiple games postponed with upcoming clashes listed for Hag ers town Matt s bury Hanover Frederick St Louis Detroit Boston and others.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.