The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-10-16

the honor guests But unfortunately,
through, some slip-up, the news re-
lease concerning the banquet failed
to reach me
One of the finest things that has
ever been done for the youth of
Washington County was the forming
of this Junior Baseball League and
l sincerely hope that it will function
next year bigger and better than
ever.
Received the following letter from
Oren L. Sterling, president of the
Hagerstown Baseball Club, ON Tues
day:
VERY glad to receive your letter
of the 9th. | have had several OPP
portunities 20 sell my franchise
(goood money tool but have turned
them all down and have no idea of
selling, or taking my franchise out of
Hagerstown.
81 have not had an offer from the
White Sox-the White Sox do not
have farm system, though they will
no doubt have to get one since the
Washington Senators have decided
to do so
did you hear that our friend
Dutch" Dorman has been made as
sistant to Mr. jenkins, the head of
the Boston Braves farm system? a
nice advancement for him. Had a
letter from Julian Morgan from Ia
coma, Washington, where he pitched
this summer, winning u and losing
the same number. He is also work
ing in Tacoma this winter Also had
letter from Arthur Red" Dwyer,
advising that he had good year at
Rock Hill
Yours very truly,
The above should put an end to
the rumors that the Owls will have
a new owner next year,
| also noticed that Mr. Sterling has
joined the Hagerstown Chamber of
Commerce, his application for mem
bership being received during the
current new member drive being put
on by the Chamber.
Football
While Eddie Semler's Maroon and
Gray squad deserves all the credit
in the world for taking the measure
of Allegany High at the Stadium on
Friday night, there's also plenty of
credit due the Allegany squad as
well. AS a matter of fact, Allegany
had far the better line and this was
pretty clearly demonstrated in the
first quarter, when Allegany, ON
fourth down, deep in their own ter
ritory and needing a yard or more
for first down, made no attempt to
kick, but just bucked their way
through for the necessary yardage.
Allegany twice completely out
witted the Hagerstown squad with
their spread formation play and they
also worked the naked" reverse to
perfection The speed and broken
field running of Early was the diff
ference between the two teams.
The Maroon and Gray have fine
offensive team, but on the defensive
side there is plenty of room for inn
provement, and when they run into
a team whose play and speed on
offense equals their own, they will
find that a strong defense will be
just as important-perhaps more so
than the always publicized strong
offenSe
The Navy, having at long last
broken their losing streak with a
14-14 tie against Duke on Saturday,
will probably be a different team
from now on.
Wonder what the Notre Dame fans
and they are legion-think of the
experts placing Michigan on top of
the heap this week? l heard one
rabid Notre Dam fan remark: "Sure
Michigan smothered Pittsburgh on
Saturday, SO to 0. Didn't Notre
Dame soften up Pittsburgh for them
the week before?"
If both Michigan and Notre Dame
go through the season undefeated,
the argument concerning their rela-
tive strength will be heard long and
loud around the "Hot Stove" leagues,
since the two teams are not sched-
uled to meet each other-that is