Martinsburg Baseball Notes and Name Debates
A fragmented update from Martinsburg covers a mixed series outcome with fifteen assists noted for the local fielder. The Blue Sox name controversy looms as writers push to revive the old Martinsburg moniker while fans resist change. Additional items mention Robert M. Laird entering the Pa county bar and Geoff Russell promoting an Eastern Sho' league open with an 84 game schedule. Pitchers Al Wegner and Matt Ramsey signed with the Fairmont Black Diamonds after being cut by Dan O'Leary.
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Martinsburg
Mickey
Blue Sox
White Elephants
George Russell
Washington
Easton
Cambridge
Dover
Salisbury
Russell
al Wegner
Matt Ramsey
Dan O'Leary
Fairmont Black Diamonds
Wagner
Connie Mack
Hubs Promise Macks Plenty Action Today
Martinsburg at Hagerstown Hanover at Frederick Waynesboro at Chambersburg headline a full slate. In the Hagerstown vs Martinsburg game, final score 9-4 with Martinsburg rallying late and multiple hits by Barrett Gartland Comstock and Kelliher.
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Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Hanover
Frederick
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Barrett
Gartland
Comstock
Kelliher
Hume
Luciano
Sharkey
Malacky
Wertman
Lennox and
Ecker
Willow Lane
Elephants
Gilbert
Stremus
Cramer
Griffith
Mackinton
Big Boy
Doyle
Shealey
Rodgers
Rawlings
de Keliher
Sherry
Prtlak
Koch
ewetEre
R.H
Il Pet. Luciano
Woodring
AIT Scott
Shark
Reading Tops Newark 1 to 0 in International League
In a sequence of minor league scores, Reading defeated Newark 1 to 0. Montreal beat Buffalo 6 to 2 while Rochester edged Toronto 8 to 7. Baltimore won 2 to 1 against Jersey City.
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Reading
Newark
Montreal
Buffalo
Rochester
Toronto
Baltimore
Jersey City
Blue Ridge League Scores Roundup
Martinsburg shut out Hagerstown 4 to 0 while Chambersburg defeated Waynesboro 12 to 6. Frederick outpaced Hanover 9 to 7 in a high scoring contest.
Fleisher Cubs Defeat Williamsport Blue Sox 5 4
On the Potomac River field the Fleisher Cubs beat the Williamsport Blue Sox 5 to 4. Jimmie Gorman hit a three inning homer with two on to seal the win. Potts and Murray starred for the Sox at bat while Myers shone in the field.
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Potomac River
Ihe Fleisher Cubs
Williamsport Bue Sox
Jimmie Gorman
Cubs
Potts
Murray
Sox
Myers
Blue Sox
Bennett
Gorman Raat Metz
Bowers
Guessford
Armory Bouts Spark a Packed Night of Action
In a lively Armory program, K. O. Harry Mathews of Waynesboro stopped Harry Messick of Baltimore in quick fashion despite cracked ribs. Mathews notches his fourth knockout in local rings and heads for a main bout. Other results include Curly Gilbert beating Jim Smith in two rounds, Leslie Robinson defeating Joe Bruno over eight, and Mike Ferrar drawing with Rocky Rayo in eight rounds. Lew Haywood of Baltimore and Kid Rosselli of Wilmington won their matches.
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Harry Mathews
Waynesboro
Harry Messick
Baltimore
Armory
Matty
Messick
Josin
Curly Gilbert
Jim Smith
Leslie Robinson
Joe Bruno
Mike Ferrar
Rocky Rayo
Ferrar
Rayo
Haywood
Lew Haywood
Kid Rosselli
Wilmington
Del
Yanks Drop Pair to Senators Giants Just Miss Last Place
In a doubleheader at Ebbets Field the Giants nearly avoided last place as Master Moore sparked a late double play in the nightcap. The opener saw the Yankees fall to the Senators while the Giants’ 7 to 4 win kept them from the cellar. overall NL action centered on competitive tries for standings.
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William J. Chipman
Associated Press
Ebbets Field
Giants
Master Edward Moore
Toledo
Master Moore
Tred Fitzsimmons
Lon Koupal
Doug McWeem
Case Dudley
Flatbush
Senators
Phillies
Boston
Braves
Baker Boys
Cubs
Cardinals
Pirates
Reds
Forbes Field
General Hendricks
Fittsburgh
Ray Kremer
Miller Huggins
Little Miller
Dan Howley
Sportsman's Park
Rip Collins
St. Louis
Red Faber
White Sox
Yankee Stadium
Harlem
Athletics
Red Sox
Philadelphia
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Parker Tire
Washington St
International League
Blue Ridge League
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Maqxee Firestone
Firestone
Becou
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Emmert Hardware Company, Inc
Washington Street
Williamsport Motor CO
Williamsport, Md
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Shea
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Cunningham
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Nesboro
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