A's Organize For Next Year In Hagerstown
The Hagerstown Athletics semi pro baseball champions of the city and Washington County have organized for another season their eleventh straight. Billy Young was elected for another term as manager, continuing since the club’s creation. Meetings were held at the offices of H. E. Bester Ice Go. Officers for 1929 include Honorary president H. E. Bester president Me Cassel, vice president Harold Baker, secretary Eugene C. Ryan, treasurer W. M. Phillips, and manager W. T.
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Hagerstown
Eugene C.ryan
W.-M. Phillips
W- T
Athletics Win County Trophy From Hagerstown News Agency
Young assistant manager Howard Miller presided as the club’s board of directors, consisting of officers, received a group picture. H. E. Bester presented each member a club photo as the Athletics annexed the county title securing the trophy offered by the Hagerstown News Agency.
Speaker to take Newark post as manager in 2 year deal
Walter Johnson’s Newark Internationals manager spot will be filled by Speaker with a two year contract. The veteran American Leaguer piloted the Cleveland Americans to 1920 world title and rose to fame with the Boston Red Sox alongside Hooper Lewis and Duffy. He later spent 11 years in Cleveland as player and manager, and in 1927 was with the Washington Senators before joining the Athletics last year.
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Newark
N. J
Walter Johnson
Newark Internationals
Tris
Cleveland Americans
Boston Red Sox
Harry, Hooper
Duffy Lewis
Cleveland
Washington Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
Pacific Coast League Abandons Split Season, Returns to 38 Weeks
In Portland Oregon on November 12 the Pacific Coast Base ball League directors voted to abandon the split season and revert to the straight through schedule of 38 weeks. The article also mentions Mr and Mrs George Burgan Shepherstown Mrs Katie Bitner Hagerstown and Lydia Davis as accompanying their mother.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Coast Baseball League
George Burgan
Shepherdstown
Katie Bitner
Hagerstown
Lydia Davis
Which Will Be All America Center A Yale Princeton Duel
Henry L Farrell reviews the race for 1928 All-America center highlighting Yale star Cid Charlesworth and Princeton captain Chuck Howe as top pivots. Ohio State’s Fred Barratt struggles vs Howe in a key clash that could settle the center spot.
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All-America Center
Henry L. Farrell
NEA Service
Chuck Howe
Princeton
Cid Charlesworth
Yale
Howe
Columbus
Ohio State
Fred Barratt
Barratt
Randolph
Indiana
Michigan
Bill Cunningham
Dartmouth
Mike Martin Liniment Promises Quick Aches Relief
An advertisement touts Mike Martins Liniment used by the Washington Baseball Club trainer. It claims rapid relief for rheumatism lameness neuritis and neuralgia, suitable for players after damp cold travel. Bottles are sold nationwide with a money back guarantee and a $1 large size offer.
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St Jult
Ball Park
Mike Martin
Washington American League Baseball Club
Washington Ball Club
Washington D. C
Washington Baseball Club
Strenuous Day On The Stock Market
New York November 12 stock market records intense trading with 5,670,600 shares changing hands. Tickers relied on telephone wires after a 1 hour 35 minute post close delay as prices moved on wide gains and losses across about two dozen issues. Associated Press industrial average hit 240.24 while rails fell. Weekend post election optimism driven the burst.
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New York
Wall Street
Associated Press
Colac Pile Pills Offer Quick Relief for Piles
An old chemist’s idea led to Colac Pile Pills claimed to coat a pill for gas resistance and targeted delivery to the bowels. Advertisers cite dramatic personal testimonials, doctor endorsements, and a mail order offer for 10 tablets with directions, urging relief within days.
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Wm. Day
Troy
Caloc Chemical Co
Brentwood
Martinsburg 18 Wins Firemen's Day Tilt Over Belmont
Martinsburg 18 defeated Belmont A C of Harrisburg Pa 13 to 7 on the Firemen field in a crowded season finale. Nicodemus gained through the ends and passed for many completions while Bradshaw ran 60 yards for a early score. Rain and snow and strong wind hindered kicking as the visitors tried late forward passes for a touchdown.
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Hoss Company
Martinsburg
Belmont A. C
Harrisburg
Nicodemus
Bradshaw
New purses blend elegance with pastel floral motif
Fashion note describes new purses made of grey kidskin with a floral motif in ten pastel shades. One inside pocket features silver lining while the other pocket is lined with gold.
Jose Rose Granted Spring Trial With New York Giants
San Francisco area semi pro pitcher Jose Rose, noted for his work with a local club, is slated for a spring trial with the New York Giants, providing a potential path to the major leagues.
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Jose Rose
San Francisco
New York Giants
Uncle Nephew To Play On Georgia Tech Eleven
ATLANTA Ga Nov 12 An uncle and his nephew will play on the same football team at Georgia Tech next fall. The nephew is three months older and more experienced in varsity play. Pat Barron, third of the Barron brothers, now plays on the Tech freshman team. He is uncle to Tom Jones, varsity end this year. Barron is not expected to have trouble making the Tech varsity next year and Jones seems certain of holding his job again.
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Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Pat Barron
Barron Brothers
Tom Jones
Barron
Gardner Easterday Moats Visit Williamsport Parents
Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Easterday and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Moats of Williamsport visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moats, in a family gathering.
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Gardner Easterday
Willard Moats
Williamsport
Earl Moats
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