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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1915

Page

8

Newark Project 15 Not Taken Seriously

A Philadelphia publication reports Newark's International League team may seek a Harrisburg location causing a stir in Harrisburg. Backers funding the project remain hidden while opponents doubt financial viability and the leaseholder of Island Park says relocation is unlikely.

Newark Philadelphia Harrisburg International League Tri-State J. Harry Messersmith Island Park

Bass Drum Factor Aids Rowe in Big Nine High Jump

In Iowa City a bass drum and psychology are used as training by University of Iowa coach Watson to boost Chuck Rowe. The high jumper consistently clears around 6 feet and even hit 6 feet 3 inches, raising hopes for a Big Nine title at the Urleans meet.

Towa City Iowa University of Towa Chuck Rowe Urleans Watson Rome Rowe

Red Farrell Still a Star in Three-I League

Former Tri-State star Red Farrell, a right fielder for Davenport in the Three I League, starred on Memorial Day. In two games he went 5 for 6 with two doubles, his strong hitting cited by the Davenport Democrat.

Red” Farrell Farrell Davenport Democrat

Star Pitcher Moran Keeps Phillies In Race With Cubs

The article profiles Pat Moran new Phillies manager and former Cubs catcher who defied expectations by keeping the team in first place for weeks and vying with the Cubs. It credits Grover Cleveland Alexander, nicknamed Alexander the Great, as key on the mound. Alexander is a Nebraska Democrat, six feet tall and 175 pounds at 27 years old.

Pat Moran Chicago Cubs Phillies Charley Dooin Moran Cubs Alexander the Great Grover Cleveland Alexander Alexander

Baseball results and schedules across major leagues

American League scores show Philadelphia 5 over St Louis 3 and Boston 0 over Chicago 2 with Washington 6 over Cleveland 1 and Detroit 3 over New York 0. National League tallies list Brooklyn 8 Pittsburgh 6 and Cincinnati 1. several Federal League and minor leagues list multiple matchups with forthcoming games and non scheduled days.

Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Boston Washington Cleveland Detroit New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Buffalo Kansas City Baltimore Newark Steelton Middletown Lebanon Hershey New Cumberland Marysville Duncannon Newport Millersburg Halifax Dauphin Lykens Tower City Williamstown Elizabethville P. BR. R. Motive Power Harrisburg Trenton Pottsville Meadows Wilmington National League Chicago Wees P.c. Detroit Pittsburgh Sae LPC St Louis Brooklyn Sees

Mack's College Stars Start Early Tryouts Next Week

Manager Mack of the Athletics will begin trials next week to test new material amid the championship series. Lear of Villanova and Carroll of Fordham join Monday, likely to be tried at third base, with additional college and semi pro players slated for evaluation as Mack builds toward another pennant.

Philadelphia Mack Athletics Lear Villanova Carroll Fordham

Fifty two Graduate This Year at Mercersburg

Mercersburg Academy held commencement exercises with 52 graduates. Henry Morse Clark led the class, Albert Willard Bramer was salutatorian, and John Staton Whaley was valedictorian. Richard Bradley Oglesby won a prize for excellence in theme writing. other local prize recipients included Knight, McConnell, Bremm, Daidjich, Kerr, and Peck.

Mercersburg Mercersburg Academy Henry Morse Clark Otto, Pa Albert Willard Bramler Schwenkville John Staton Whaley Snow Hill Richard Bradley Oglesby Harrisburg

Forney Grabs Grammar School Track Championship Victory

Forney Grammar School won the eighth annual meet at Municipal Field with 33 points, Lincoln 26, and Maclay 22. Four new records were set by Forney and Webster athletes, including Dotzel in the half mile and Boyer in the high jump, as Beck of Lincoln topped the shot put with 40 feet 8.5 inches.

Forney Grammar School Forney Lincoln Maclay Forney School Daniel D. Hammelbaugh Harrisburg School Board Dotzel Webster Brutsch Boyer Seilheimer Harry A. Boyer Tech High School Beck Tech Taylor Woodward Camp Curtin Penn Cameron Foose Hamilton Willard Melrose Moltz Keener Coslow Saul Ebner Charles Leeds Detzel Pleam Lathe Detsel Sanders M&®clay Bowerson Schmidt Wenrick Michael Rice Lingle Musselman Miller Slike Shirk S. Boyer Wilsbach Liddick Wallace Snoddy Fields Krdlu Forney Rich Foygney

Ideal Weather Boosts Area Baseball Contests

In Island Park and venues across the region 71 teams from local leagues played today. Harrisburg Independents faced Altoona champions Blair County on H A C field with large crowds amid doubleheaders and Firemen's league games. Bucknell University plans its 65th annual commencement June 10 to 16 featuring Mendelssohn St Paul and an Alumni parade.

Islland Park Harrisburg Independents Altoona Blair County Firemen Steelton Highspire Lemoyne Camp Hill Hummelstown Wormleysburg Lewisburg Bucknell University Mendelssohn

Twilight Concert and Alumni Evening at College Campus

The Repait band from Williamsport performs on campus followed by Alumni Evening in the Quadrangle. Rev. Frank M. Goodchild of New York delivers the ovation. Wednesday morning the commencement address is given by Stephan Panaretoff minister to the United States from Bulgaria. About 120 degrees will be conferred after the address.

Williamsport Frank M. Goodchild D. D New York Stephan Panaretoff United States Bulgaria

Hotel Conewago Mount Gretna Opens June Nineteenth

The Conewago Hotel at Mount Gretna Pennsylvania, near Harrisburg, boasts electric elevator access to all floors, gar age, tennis, croquet, music, dancing, electric lights, hot and cold water, and artesian water. Samuel H. Lewis proprietor of Newport Apartments Philadelphia lists contact details for information.

Conewago Mount Gretna Harrisburg Lake Conewago Samuel H. Lewis Newport Apartments 16Th and Spruce Sts Phila

Charles Steiner Enters City Commissioner Race

Charles Steiner announces his candidacy for city commissioner. He reports broad backing from local businessmen for both primaries and the general election. Steiner served on the common council under the old law and on the school board with notable service, leveraging his long familiarity with city affairs.

Charles C Steiner

Steiner Recalled For City Service and Union Leadership

The article honors Steiner for city council work and as former president of the council, praising his fair leadership. It notes his printer trade and thirty years with the Harrisburg Typographical Union, including party‑wide support and committee duties. It mentions his representation of Harrisburg Union at the International Typographical Union convention in Philadelphia.

Steiner Harrisburg Typographical Union Harrisburg Union

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