Dickey Proves Indispensable Yankee Catcher in Pinch Hitting
Bill Dickey, veteran catcher for the New York Yankees, has risen in value as Gehrig retires and DiMaggio is injured. He drives in runs at a stellar pace and is regarded by AL pitchers as the toughest batter in a pinch. With eleven consecutive seasons of 100+ games in view, Dickey nears Ray Schalk and Mickey Cochrane in durability while maintaining strong batting and defensive work behind the plate.
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New York Yankees
Lou Gehrig
Joe DiMaggio
I3ill Dickey
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Dickey
Yankee
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Ray Schalk
Mickey Cochrane
Schalk
Cochrane
Williamsport Hosts Funkstown in IL Showdown Tomorrow
Williamsport meets Funkstown dean of the Independent League at home at 5 18 PM. Williamsport lists four pitchers Murray Anderson Myers and Tal with Regan unnamed for assignment, while Talmer had a strong game last week batting and pitching in a 4 to 1 win over Mt Alto. The squad travels to Mercersburg Saturday and Martinsburg Sunday.
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Punkstown
Murray
Anderson
Myers
Tal
Regan
Talmer
Mt, Alto
Williamsport Teva Gors
Mercersbore
Toraganin
Martinslarg
Jackets to Practice at Wilhide Park Tonight
The Boonshorn Yellow Jackets hold a practice session at Wilhide Park starting at 6 o'clock. The team, described as very short on practice, urges all players to be on hand promptly for the drill amid a tight training schedule.
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Vt Wilhide Park
Davey Day Upsets Montanez in Madison Square Garden Fight
Davey Day Pay from Chicago West Side shocked pundits by stopping favored Puerto Rican welterweight Pedro Montanez at Madison Square Garden. Day weighed around 145 pounds and seized control late to deliver a dramatic victory in New York on May 23.
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New York
Davey Pay
Chiscago
West Side
Pedro Montanez
Aladison Square Garden
Day
Montaney
I-t
Baseball's Doghouse Division Has 3 Kept Keeps
New York Yankees remain dominant with 7-3 win as the Indians push the streak to 12. Walter Brown from the Giants and Boots Poffenberger of the Dodgers are called into the doghouse after late fines and poor shows. Reds, Cardinals, Cubs, Bees win as other teams juggle standings. Brown and Durocher clash over late bullpen decisions.
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Walter Brown
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cletus
Boots
Cleveland Indians
Yankees
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Henrich
Gordon
Dickey
Rolfe
Brown
Nova's Training Antics Stir Promoter Jacob’s Teeth
New York May 24 Nova the rising heavyweight trains hard for next Wednesday’s 15 round eliminator at Yankee Stadium with Max Baer. Promoter Mike Jacobs fears ill effects from Nova’s circus stunts but both fighters are said to be in prime condition. Baer trains in Ferndale, while pundits expect Baer to win by knockout early while Nova aims to outlast him with superior stamina.
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Max Baer
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Mike Jacobs
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Lou
Aoman
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Ferndale
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Max
Fast Games For Firemen's Loop
Several games are listed for the Firemen's Softball League tonight with a top clash at Boonsboro between undefeated Antichamns and Boonsboro wns to cut the Kasne leadership. Funkstown hosts Mook and Ladder at City Park while Enterprise goes to Moussnsville. The Inse Company plays Williamsport and Mangins ville hosts a similar matchup. All games start at five o'clock and spikes are banned.
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Used Cat Market Notes in Autos Kor Sala Section
A fragment discusses selecting a used cat car model after listed colatiins 2M Mose attered in the tified Autos Kor Sala section. Readable details are limited, with vague references to a sale area and automotive notes.
Charles Town Results First-Flying Centaur and More
Race card from Charles Town lists finishing horses and payouts: Centaur with top total $19.40 and Eleanor at $25.20, Standby $33, Lyde and Plage nhomat winDaily double $126.50, plus numerous other entries and payouts for Flacahout Tavern Taft Hunter and more with varying win and place prices.
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Eleanor
Standby
Lyde
Flagella
Adhelmar
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Tavern
Taft Hunter
Plagenhomat
Lady Buck
Pukka Heaven
Scout Rose
Stununing
Ladys Favor
James Dal
Baer Faces Nova In Clash Promoters See Left Hook Power
Max Baer trains at Grossinger Lake for a June 1 bout with Lou Nova at Yankee Stadium. Baer, confident in a sharp left jab, expects a quick knockout while Nova plans to trade jabs and test Baer’s ability to absorb punishment. Baer’s trainer says he has improved and Baer believes he can KO Nova within five to six rounds if the other man stands up.
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Ferndale, N
Maxie Baer
Grossinger Lake
Himalayas
Max
Maxie
Elza Thompson
Lou Nova
Yankee Stadium
Nova Max
Lou
Alameda Adonis
Lazy Kline
Baer
Thompson
Louis
Tommy
Nova
Zaiser Loft Wins 400-Mile Hagerstown Pigeon Race
The Hagerstown Racing Pigeon Club held a 400 mile old bird race from Spartansburg, DC. Birds were released at 5:20 AM by D. L. Ferguson. No birds arrived on day one. the winner reached its owner’s loft early next morning. Results list arrivals by lofts and times, with teams from Waynesboro PA and others. A future race from Buena Vista VA is planned ahead of a 500 miler from Augusta GA. Juvenile birds will be counter-moscated Saturday night.
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Spartansburg
D. C
Liberator
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Opeed
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J. HW
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Ohler
Flu
Maurer
Wayneshors
G. Bowers
Buena Vista
Augusta
Yesterday's Stars Shine in Major League Wins
Johnny Vander Meer pitched seven strong hits as the Reds defeated the Dodgers 3-2 to stretch their win streak to eight. Steve Meser for the Cubs drove in four with two singles and a double in a 15-8 victory over the Bees. Truett Sewell threw a six hitter to win 13-4 for the Pirates over the Giants. Bill McGee limited the Phillies while the Cardinals moved atop the NL with a 6-1 win. Henrich Dickey Gordon and Rolfe homered for the Yankees.
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Bill McGee
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Old Expert team to hold practice at Moller diamond
The Old Expert team will stage a practice session on the Moller diamond this evening starting at 280 o'clock. All club members are urged to be on hand for this workout in preparation for their game on Sunday.
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Moller Diamond
Hagerstown Golf Club Announces Special Monthly Rates
The Hagerstown Golf Club invites the public to enjoy special monthly rates on Saturdays and Sundays. Readers can visit for limited time offers and seasonal pricing, with details advertised at the club.
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Xeur Shire of Sonshine Crcise
Sk and Sa
Forks win two over Hoes in Farmersette Bowling League
In the Farmeerette Bowling League the Forks defeated the Hoes two games to none while the Rakes and Shovels split, each taking one game. Norma Smith posted high series 107 193 212 HI Henson 121 6 207 MM Gossard 127 80 207 and A Martin 111 9 200. High singles Hartman 106 Jones 106 Parks 105 Davis 103. Standings show Forks two wins, Hoes two losses, Shovels one win.
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Hartman
Jones
L. Parks
N. Davis
St. Mary's Wins Another Contest
St Marys Catholic High baseball defeated Smithsburg High 11 to 9 as pitcher McNeal held the visitors to four hits but his team committed many errors. Garrett hit a circuit with two aboard and Keller went 4 for 5. Cappell started for West and Neff caught for Smithsburg.
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St. Mary's Catholic High
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Henry Armstrong Faces Title Challenge in London Fight
New York May 2 Henry Armstrong prepared for a welterweight title challenge against London rival. Reports say the outcome hinges on attacks by Armstrong and the rival, with potential stoppage after a hard-fought eighth round. The referee halted the bout after 39 seconds of the eighth due to a serious eye injury.
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Tim
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Boots Poffenberger Fined and Suspended by Dodgers
Cincinnati May 24 Boot Poffenberger the right handed pitcher with the mil lion dollar arm was fined 400 by manager Leo Durocher and suspended indefinitely for reporting at the team hotel at 3 am and for failing to report at Crosley field for a workout. Durocher said a 200 fine for insubordination and a 200 fine for the late hotel call were levied and he would confer with Larry MacPhail on the suspension duration. Poffenberger said he would not attend the game.
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Cletus
Boots) Pofferberger
Brooklyn Dodgers
Detroit Tigers
Leo Durocher
Durocher
Pottenberger
Crosley Field
Ten
Dodger
Larry MacPhail
Brooklyn
Shoemen Defeated In Thrilling Softball Slugfest
The Southern Shoe softball team lost a close game to Antietam Firemen by 4 to 1 last night. Any team seeking a 41 game with the Shoemen should contact the manager at the factory.
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Southern Shoe
Antietam
Softballers Open Season at Kington County League
The recreational league opener saw the Sluggers defeat the Athletics 19 to 9 before several hundred spectators. The league, now in its second year, features ten teams including Tan Brickyard Silk AGU Potomac Edison All-Stars Sluggers Athletics Fenton A C Tralbray and Brit-Mur-Hof. Games run four nights weekly at the high school field with one Friday doubleheader at the river bottom.
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Kington County Recreational In
John Nt
R. G. Harv
Roger Clagk
George Knode
Matrice Snyder
Charles Jessop
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