Dickinson to stage pentathlon for track stars
Carlisle June 2 Dickinson coaches announced a Dickinson only pentathlon on Biddle Field next Saturday. Events likely include high jump long jump discus 220 yard low hurdles and 220 yard dash. Top runners Ingram Yates Palm Warfield Dalton Welsh have entered to vie for the loving cup. Meanwhile baseball practice heated after Ursinus game with three games left including the season finale against Villanova on June 8. Walters returns at shortstop boosting the lineup and Spong moves to outfield. George Moose has developed into a strong outfielder and hitter.
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Championship Battle on York Fight Program
York Athletic Club presents a ten round wind-up featuring undefeated contenders. Herman Miller of York faces Silent Howard of Washington in a de ef mute bout. Johnny Gill meets Ray Hamilton of Philadelphia in welterweight action. Buck Taylor of Baltimore clashes with Johnny Baker of Mount Joy in featherweight pairing.
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Baltimore
York
Howard
Washington
Johnny Gill
Ray Hamilton
Philadelphia
Buck” Taylor
Johnny Baker
Mount Joy
Bucknell Hosts Friday Base Ball At Island Park
Local schedule features Bucknell varsity meeting an Island Park crowd Friday at 3 15 pm with Umpire George Cockill acting as observer and Bucknell coach. Saturday Altoona nine led by Jack Bonner to face strong lineup. anticipation high for a well attended game.
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Bucknell
Jack Bonner
Altoona Nine
George Cockill
East
Altoona
Grammar School Track Meet Expected to Set New Records
Clear weather and a strong turnout prime the annual grammar school track meet at Municipal Field Island Park with 15 schools and 200 athletes. Trials begin at 2 pm with the 100 yard dash as future high school stars emerge. contenders include Forney Webster Cameron and Curtin Heights. If rain delays, a postponement will be announced.
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Forney
Webster
Cameron
Curtin Heights
Baseball Scores and Upcoming Schedule in League Play
Yesterday's results include Washington 5 Philadelphia 3 and Boston 4 New York 3 in 14 innings. Brooklyn 5 Philadelphia 4 in 11. Chicago 2 Pittsburgh 0. St Louis 4 Cincinnati 2. Tomorrow's matchups feature Washington at Philadelphia and Philadelphia at Brooklyn among others.
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Ten Nurses Graduated From Harrisburg Hospital
Ten nurses formed the Harrisburg Hospital Training School graduating class in Memorial Hall before 300 attendees. Rev Dr Lewis S Mudge delivered the address, Arthur E Brown presented diplomas, and musical numbers followed. The class included Mercy Crozier Luella May Davis Mary Myrrah Garman Sara Asenath Haller Marguerite Hummel Kathryn MaeNell Addie Elizabeth Saltsman Viola Stambaugh Hazel Hall Weiler Josephine Weiler.
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Pine Street Presbyterian Church
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Harrisburg Academy
George N. Lauffer
Steelton
Mercy Crozier
Williamstown
Luella May Davis
Harrisburg
Mary Myrrah Garman
Sara Asenath Haller
Marguerite Hummel
Kathryn MaeNell
Addie Elizabeth Saltsman
Beaver Springs
Viola Stambaugh
Hazel Hall Weiler
Lewistown
Josephine Weiler
New Castle
Boas Sites Elected Secretary of Class of 1918
Boas Sites, 1914 Central High School graduate and Penn State student, was elected secretary of Central High School’s class of 1918. He was a key figure in school affairs, serving as football team manager for two years and earning the role of manager for the Schemes team at State College.
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Tech High Track Team Earns Dominant Reading Meet Victory
Harrisburg coverage praises Tech high school track athletes for a dominant performance at Reading meet. Stars Beck and Heffelfinger each won two events, with Tech capturing the mile relay and breaking a long standing records. The squad's depth and sprinting strength outpaced Reading and set new marks, including Beck and Heffelfinger pushing shot put distances beyond prior college records.
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Reading News- Times
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Maroon and Gray Boys
Camden
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Sutch
Whiteman
Williamsport
Wilmington
Guilty of murder in Williamsport court
Paul Van Horn of Milton pleaded guilty to second degree murder for choking Mrs. Mary Follmer to death with a towel and robbing the house. Sentence suspended for his wife. he received twenty years in the Eastern Penitentiary. They were captured in Harrisburg. Four hurt in auto accident near Gettysburg. Washington, D. C. visitors injured as car plunged down a hill and over a ten foot embankment. Dates set for children day exercises at several Sunday schools in Dillsburg area. Waynecastle lodge to honor Select Commander Eli Teeter with banquet and smoker in Johnstown visit.
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Milton
Williamsport
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Harrisburg
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Gettysburg
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Eli Teeter
Johnstown
Jay
Why Shouldn t Mayor Stratton Be Popular in His City Council
An interested guest, Reading mayor Ira W. Stratton, visited Harrisburg's City Council. He discussed third class city councils with reporters, noting Reading's multi party mix. He laughed at partisan labels, saying the Republican was popular, but avoided claiming praise for himself.
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Capitol Hill
Royal
Harrisburg
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Berks
Minister Accepts Call to Bethel Church in Marietta
The Rev. M. Hemley has accepted the Bethel church call and will begin duties Sunday. He comes from Delaware, succeeding the late Rev. H. W. West who died here weeks ago. Wrightsville farmer J. H. Little injured on spray day after falling from a ladder breaking his left leg and internal pelietaured injuries.
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M. Hemley
Bethel Church
Delaware
H. W. West
Wrightsville
J. H. Little
Here
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