Harrisburg Shooters Shine in State Championship Action
Harrisburg shooters figure prominently in Bradford state championships. H B Shoop placed third and helped win the three man team event. Ray McIntire of Butler shattered 100 straight to win the state shooting crown amid rain and poor visibility. Heil of Allentown also excelled, tying McIntire at 172 in a 175 target day.
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Harrisburg
Bradford
H. B. Shoop
Ray McIntire
Butler
Pennsylvania Sportsmen's Association
McIntire
Allen Heil
Allentown
Lansdale
Rauch
A. Lewis
Wilkes-Barre
Calhoun
McKeesport
Lewis
Shoop
Cochran
Painter
Mallory Jr
McKeesport Gun Club
Abner
Hickman
Harrisburg Sportsmen's Association
Hoffman
Dinger
S. White
Philadelphia
Ford
Melrath
F. P. Johnson
German
Wassey
Plum
Atlantic City
N. J
Fred Plum
Atlanntic City
Barton Pardee
J.B. Plum
H. K. Hooner
Old War Horse Back in Game in Pittsburgh Lineup Today
John Henry Wagner a star shortstop signs with Barney Dreyfuss of the Pittsburgh club and will play first base today against Brooklyn. He requests reinstatement to the National Commission to resume with his old club, ending a two-year salary controversy and speculation over retirement.
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Pittsburgh
John Henry
Honus) Wagner
Pittsburgh Nationals
Barney Dreyfuss
Wagner
Brooklyn
National Commission
Wall with cross stands amid ruins inspiring superstition
The excerpt notes belief that luck governs events from war to baseball. It recalls a wall unreached by artillery bearing a cross that survived two years of bombardment, shaping readers to ponder fate and fate’s role in major contests.
Locals Fall to Calhoun’s Islanders in 3-0 Loss
Harrisburg, blanked by Barons pitcher Cooper, falls 3-0 as Wilkes-Barre bunched hits. Verbout shines for Harrisburg with a strong pitching effort. three-base hit by O Neill highlights the scoring.
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Harrisburg
Barons
Charley Miller
Cooper
Islanders
Verbout
Wilkes- Barre
Island Park
Little Ginger
Harrisburg R
AE Holmes
U UV Ss
Ye Cook
Brown
Reichie
Harrison
Rt Boley
Mack
Miller
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Wilkes-Barre
RK. H
A. E. Warner
Kirkpatrick
Orcutt
Ices Kraft
Weiser
Lf Clemons
O'Neill
Ss Snyder
C Verbout
Kraft
Clemons
Snyder
Py Verbout
Baseball Scores and Standings From Yesterday Digest
National League results feature Philadelphia 4 Chicago 0 and Cincinnati 6 New York 3. St Louis 8 Boston 7. Pittsburgh Brooklyn postponed. American League Philadelphia 11 St Louis 6 and Cleveland 6 New York 1. Detroit 3 Boston 0. Many games postponed due to rain. standings show Philadelphia leading with 25 wins. Darcy's friend Freddie Gilmore quits boxing after Darcy’s death amid controversial boxing plots.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Wilkes-Barre
Harrisburg
Binghamton
Utica
Rochester
Buffalo
Richmond
Newark
Baltimore
Providence
Brooklyn
Elmira
Syracuse
Reading
Scranton
Allison Hill
Galahad
Barrisburg
St. Louisa
Pittsburgh Cce
S.e Esos
Darcy
Freddie Gilmore
Les Darcy
Treddie
Gilmore
Harrisburg Faces Possible End of New York State League
The city faces the loss of its New York State League baseball team as subscriptions falter. President Farrell seeks $5,000 by 6 PM while talks shift to Wilkes-Barre. four towns may bid to host a franchise, with Manager Cockill reconciling a backer to keep the club afloat.
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Harrisburg
J. H. Farrell
Wilkes- Barre
Cockill
Williamsport
Thomas Grey
Grey
Farrell
Jare
New York
George Cockill
Tri-State
Rural Carrier Examination in Dauphin County Pa
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination for Dauphin County to be held July 14 at Halifax Milnersburg and Harrisburg. It is open to male citizens domiciled in the county meeting Form No 1977 requirements. Applications and blanks available from local offices or the commission in Washington.
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United States Civil Services Commission
Dauphin
Halifax
Millersburg
Harrisburg
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Commission
Washington
Harrisburg Baseball Loss Spurs Franchise Move Possibility
The Harrisburg baseball team may relocate after failed support and management issues. Williamsport and others show interest in the franchise with bids possible, while fans and patrons face criticism for weak backing. Steelton plans for league opening Saturday as other games report A 9 to 0 Binghamton win over Utica.
Officials Postpone Major Meet Due to Flooding
Heavy rains flooded Municipal Field at Island Park forcing a postponement of the grammar school meet. The event will resume tomorrow with a 1.30 start, weather permitting, after officials and Harrisburg School Board notified participants and organized practice today.
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Municipal Field
Island Park
W. Grant Forrer
Daniel D. Hammelbaugh
Harrisburg School Board
Red Cross Branch Organizes in Middleburg
Middleburg Pennsylvania June 7 The Red Cross branch held a band hall meeting and formed a permanent organization with Mrs James G Thompson as chairwoman W H Hassinger as vice chair Ethel Fowler as secretary and Mrs George Moatz as treasurer An advisory committee of five includes Rev H D Hayes Professor T A Stetler J C Fowler Mrs A D Gougler and Miss Catharine Willis The branch counts 219 members.
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RED Cross
Middleburg
Catharine Willis
Apartment Dwellers Raise Large American Flag
Occupants of the six story Commercial Apartments at 224 North Third street gathered on the roof and raised a large American flag to show patriotism. D W Sohn, president of the Trust Company, was master of ceremonies and Mrs Stanley D Zweibel released the banner.
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North Third Street
D. W. Sohn
Trust Company
Stanley D. Zweibel
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Steelton
Bethlehem Steel Company
Susquehanna University
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Martin Eens
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Goddaris Graull
Clinger
Pyra
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Portright
the Tribune Association
New York Tribune
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Ty Cobb
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Germany
United States Golf Association
Western Golf Association
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Ben Johnston
Clarence Griffen
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Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart
Harrisburg, PA
Wellys & Corner
Easton
Poughkeepsie
John Fox
Fox
George Wiltse
Johnson
Babbington
Dauphin-Perry
Marysville
Atlantic
U. S
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Ai Sam
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Atlantic Motor Oils
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