Great Hagers town Fair opens with top race plans
Next Tuesday the Great Hagers town Fair launches a week of racing expected to set new records for quality thoroughbreds. Vice-president Harold F. Bester and secretary Edward J. Brennan say plans are complete and staff ready for a big meet with track handicapper Branan to front the handicapping. Local owners like Joseph D. Baker anticipate success for their ponies at Timonium and home track events. Mutuel pools at Cumberland and Marlboro last week totaled around $214,000 and $205,000 respectively amid variable weather.
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Bester
Edward J. Brennan
Joseph D. Baker
Lncal
Joe
Cumberland
Marlboro
Timonium
Helen
Hegerstown
Pirates Win First Of Crucial Series With Giants
Pirates beat the Giants 5 to 4 at Forbes Field to mirror a 1921 pennant chase, as Larry French shut down Hugo Hubbell and the Pirates exploited key errors. The win lifts Pittsburgh within a half game of first place as a doubleheader looms with Steve Swetonic and Ralph Birko ver following. The Cubs idle, while Washington strengthens its AL lead with a 2 game swing over the Yankees.
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Polo’ Grounds
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Forbes Field
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Hubbell
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Freddy Lindstrom
Bill Shores
Johnny Salvexon
Steve Swetonic
Firel
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New York
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Bud’ Parmtree
Bill Terry
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Frank Cro Aett
Roger Cramer
Pirates and Yankees stars deliver in yesterday’s games
Larry French and Jimmie Foxx led strong performances as Pirates and Athletics won key contests. Joe Cronin added two doubles and three singles for the Senators. A junior tennis standout from Philadelphia, Thel East, declared a campaign for the national title amid opening day play at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.
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National League and American League Leaders Summarized
Stats recap shows Klein Phillies bats .380, Davis .346 for Phillies, Martin Cardinals with 103 runs, Waner Pirates 86, Klein 109 RBIs, Ott Glants 93. Hite Klein 190 hits, Fullis 169. Vaughan Pirates triples 18, Martin/Cardinals 12. AM League Foxx .363, Manush .332, Gehrig 116 runs, Fors 140 RBIs. Pitchers Cantwell 19-7, Grove 19-7. West Side vs Walnut St 3-1 highlights, George St 18-10, Madison Ave 5-1, Cavetown upset by Harrystown A. C. 6-2. International League notes include Mattimore 1-11 Albany 2-5 and Newark Newark 3-3.
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Hagerstown High names squad for nine game season
Fifty two players reported to Coach Fiddie Semler including ten from last year. Sophomores and juniors predominated with Marvin Beecher as manager and Homer Miller as his assistant. Captain to be named before each game, Les Loung aiding in shaping the team for a nine game schedule with four home dates and one new foe Gettysburg High opening the season.
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Will
Homer Miller
Les Loung
Han
Lynchburg College
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Hancock Wins Over Woodmen in County League Play
Hancock defeated the Woodmen of the World 5 to 2 on Hancock’s diamond in a county league playoff game. The game was resumed after rain Sunday with Ike Powers dominant on the mound, keeping Woodmen hits scattered. Hancock scored twice in the first inning and led thereafter, with A French stealing home in the fifth as a highlight. Woodmen rallied in the ninth but Powers shut them down.
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Trackers Clash Highlight Fast Play At Bute
Visitors pressed hard as Bute showed speed and skill in defense and offense. The concise clash featured quick transitions and sharp passes, with both sides answering each other's runs and scoring bursts.
Comiskey Park installs screen to aid White Sox batters
In Chicago at Comiskey Park a large screen has been erected in front of the outfield bleachers to help White Sox hitters by reducing glare and distracting visuals during at bats. The move contrasts with reports of a white shirt situation at Cubs park.
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Plans Fast Shaping for Big Racing Meet Next Week
Race Secretary Edward Brennen told Hagerstown Fair Association officials the grounds are fully booked for the racing meet. The track clinics 366 horses daily as Brennan assembles a top crew of jockeys led by Cruz. Francis Riggs of the Maryland Jockey Club will serve as chief judge. Track expert Ollis Brachan says the course will be among the fastest half mile ovals if no heavy rain. Owner Sauer brings apprentice A Wimmer and horses like Air King and Uma to the meet. Fields will be eight horses, with talks of ten once safety is ensured.
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Harold ¥. Bester
Hagerstown Fair Association
Brennan
Cruz
Marlboro
Francis Riggs
Maryland Jockey Club
Ollis Brachan
Jockey Cruz
H. L W. Sauer
A Wimmer
Sauer
Air King
Uma
Gambrill, Jr
Maryland
Hole in One In Wrong Hole
In Sherbrooke Quebec on September 6 Charles Steele carded a hole in one at 225 yards with a 30 degree hook on the 13th drive and the ball rolled onto the 14th green into the cup though he may not boast about it.
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Baseball Stars Lead Big Six in Golf Championship
J W Byron defeated Helnie Manush to win the Fountain Head Club golf title. Jim Foxx and Bob Wagaman also posted strong showings in the event, with Victor Stine and L V Hershey delivering notable matches. The tournament drew a large turnout, finishing after a 36 hole final and multiple keen duels across sixteen and fourth sixteen rounds.
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Jimmié Foxx
Ing E.a.lakin
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Joe Kuhel
al Simmons
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Victor Stine
W. H. Hansen
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E. E. Johnson
Leo Miller
W. H. Reisner
bin ‘Firat
Hamilton
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Lakin
J. O. Funkhouser
W. R. Moore
J. W. Ernst
L. V. Hershey
Stine
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H G. Dudley
Woodmen Team Travels to Greencastle Thursday Afternoon
The Woodmen will travel to Greencastle to meet the local team. All Woodmen members must report to the club rooms by 4 PM. The San Francisco Mission ball club of the coast league averaged over 10 hits per game through mid August.
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Mrs Moody in Hospital and Clearspring Soccer Club Meeting
Mrs Helen Moody, injured in a back fall, remains in a San Francisco hospital with family restricted visitors and a several week stay anticipated. Frederick Moody Jr says her treatment follows Dr Willis’s X rays. hospital visit schedule unclear. Clearspring Soccer Club to organize, elect officers, and plan season. Diavera invites supporters to attend Thursday night meeting at P M in the Community Room.
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Helen Mills Moody
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Major Loop Standings and Upcoming Games Summary
Fragmented standings list teams such as Cleveland Philadelphia New York Detroit Chicago and St. Louis with matchups noted including Detroit at Heston Cleveland at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington and New York at Detroit tomorrow.
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Today’s Scheduled Hockey Matchups In Pittsburgh and New York
Yesterday Pittsburgh beat New York 6 to 2 in the lone completed game. Today New York faces Pittsburgh with a fresh slate and uncertain odds as rosters line up for the next clash.
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New York
Yale Star W. Orville Hickok III Dies at 59
Harrisburg report recalls Yale football hero from the Flying Wedge era. W Orville Hickok III, president of his namesake manufacturing firm, died after a two year illness at his mother in law's summer home near Williamsport. A Shefield Scientific School graduate, he played guard for Yale's 1892 undefeated rushing attack alongside Vance McCormick Butterworth and James McCrae.
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Mt Briar and Antietams Postpone Game to Labor Day Morning
Mutual agreement sets the Mt Briar and Antietams to play on Labor Day morning at Mt. Briar after rain delays. The clubs anticipate a strong, exciting game at 2 30 P M this coming Saturday.
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The
Antietams
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