Baseball pennant race shifts with Yankees and Athletics
The season pivots as the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Athletics seize the American League lead, moving ahead of the Washington Senators. Lefty Gomez dominates the opener, Johnny Mize shines in relief, Lou Gehrig hits his 32nd homer, and Jimmie Foxx drives in five runs in an early showcase of power.
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Giants Win Split Double Header in Season Final Tuneup
New York Giants pitcher Carl Hubbell opened the doubleheader against the Senators and earned a 3-1 victory with strong support from the regulars. Hal Schumacher struggled, yielding a 6 0 loss as Reg Grant Grabowski earned his 23rd win of the season and 100th major league victory. Grabowski allowed four hits as Hughie CrI tz and George Davis homered for all Giants runs. Schumacher took his 12th defeat and Frank Pierce held off the Phillies for an 11th shutout of the season.
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Clearspring to Host Shamrocks in Weekend Exhibition
Clearspring soccer team prepares to host Williamsport Shamrocks in an evenly balanced exhibition match this Sunday. Manager Shank aims to field a strong lineup despite absences from last year’s stars, while Clearspring officials call a Friday meeting to plan league placement and invite all players and soccer supporters to attend.
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Clearspring
Shamrocks
Williamsport
Shank
Bob White Quail To Arrive Friday
About eighty bob white quail are expected Friday from the State Game Farm at Wicomico. The Izaak Walton League chapter will distribute them to county farmers under Deputy Game Warden Albert Crampton. Birds go in boxes with ten each and scratch feed sprinkled around the container.
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Bob White
Wicomico
Izaak, Walton League
Albert Crampton
Shamrocks Open Soccer Season With Exhibition in Clearspring
The Shamrocks of Williamsport visit Clearspring this Sunday for an exhibition game as the league opens on the 15th. The Irish, led by additions Bill Shipley and others, aim to even last year’s results after hard practice this week. A match with Sharpsburg follows next Sunday and Mercersburg Academy is set to visit on the 11th. Practice is called for Friday at 4:00.
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Shamrocks
Williamsport
Bill Shipley
Ned Murray
Pete Jessup
Kingfish Young
Rich Mentzer
Sharpsburg
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg
Rules Conference Carded Monday at Hagerstown High
A conference on field ball and soccer will be held Monday afternoon October 2 at 4 o clock at Hagerstown High School. Players coaches and all interested are invited. The meeting covers changes and interpretations of prior years rules and will aid officials for this season. Notice sent by Thomas C. Ferguson state field game leader.
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Hagerstown High School
Thomas C. Ferguson
Camp Méade Quarantine Follows Spanish Flu Spread
The report notes quarantine after Spanish flu reached Camp Méade with over 1000 cases. Private Harry Hurd of the city listed as wounded in action in France. Trinity Lutheran and Grace Evangelical Lutherans elect elders and deacons in local notices.
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France
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