Borax Bill Sees Rosewood Defeat Reading In Alliston Hill League
Rosewood bested Reading 60 by 55 in a high pace Allison Hill League game. Key players included Jolson Mountain driving in two, Tom Mountain leading the Rosewood offense, and Reading starter Jersey Bowman noted for four hits in the contest. The crowd erupted for multiple hits, a double play, and a dramatic finish as Rosewood claimed the first loss of the Reading season.
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Rosewood
Reading
West End
Bill’ Hoerner
Peters
Borax Bill
California
Hoerner
Tarantula
Pete
Manager Pressler
Death Valley
Bill
Emanuel
Salvation Army
Charley
Bowman
Pennsy
Pete Herman Versus Terry McHugh Bantam Title Bout at Allentown
Allentown Mealy's Auditorium will host the bantamweight title fight between Terry McHugh and Pete Herman on June 9. The 19 year old challenger trains under Edward Kid Ferry with local sparring partners. Promoter Culbertson reports a strong advance ticket sale and improved arena facilities for a large crowd. Four six round bouts cap the program before the championship clash.
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Pugilistics
Allentown
Terry McHugh
Pete Herman
Mealy
Edward
Kid" Ferry
Eddie May
Young Neil
Culbertson
47th Commencement of Columbia High School
The 47th commencement of Columbia High School in Columbia Pennsylvania was held in the auditorium with 38 graduates. Honor graduates included Martha E. Tafel Mary M. Barth Lillian N. Phillips Mary E. Zinkand Miriam Moore Martha N. Crumbling Elva E. Becker B. Grace Wissler Elizabeth N. Stauffer. Dr Frank P Graves of the University of Pennsylvania spoke the address. Superintendent W C Sampson presented diplomas and Rev H Foster Hamer gave the invocation. The high school orchestra performed. It was the largest graduating class in Columbia schools history. Honorary members were Colonel Edward C. Shannon and Major W Sanderson Detwiler, recent overseas returnees.
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Columbia
Columbia High School
Martha E. Tafel
Mary M. Barth
Lillian N. Phillips
Mary E. Zinkand
Miriam 8. Moore
Martha N. Crumbling
Elva E. Becker
B. Grace Wissler
Elizabeth N. Stauffer
Frank P. Graves
School of Education
University of Pennsylvania
W. C. Sampson
H. Foster Hamer
Edward C. Shannon
W. Sanderson Detwiler
Burnham Steel Plant to Start Work on Monday
Logan iron and steel plant at Burnham will reopen in all departments on Monday after two months idle. The mill adopts an independent scale paying 10.25 per ton, replacing the Lebanon scale. About 550 men will return to work, ending an eight week layoff.
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Lewistown
Logan Iron and Steel
Burnham
Lebanon
Shippensburg High Holds Graduation Week Events
Shippensburg Pennsylvania will host annual commencement during the week of June 8 with a baccalaureate sermon at the Presbyterian Church by Rev Lindsey on June 8. The class day service is at the Lutheran Church on Wednesday and the commencement on Thursday. Dr McCracken of Lafayette College will deliver the address. Honor students are Clyde Angle and Rees Himes. Graduates include Grace Burkholder Ruth Buttsfield Daisy Fegan Susie Heller Bernice Hollar Marthe Osker Lillian Stutenroth Helen Zearfoss Clyde Angle Lloyd Eschleman James Hocken smith Rees Himes George Grove and John Walter.
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Shippensburg
Shippensburg High School
Presbyterian Church
Lindsey
Lutheran Church
Dr. McCracken
Lafayette College
Clyde Angle
Rees Himes
Grace Burkholder
Ruth Buttsfield
Daisy Fegan
Susie Heller
Bernice Hollar
Marthe Osker
Lillian Stutenroth
Helen Zearfoss
Lloyd Eschleman
James Hockensmith
George Grove
John Walter
Klein Chocolate and Motive Power Teams on Parade
Elizabethtown showcases Klein Chocolate Company and Motive Power teams in a revived local fast pitch scene. Notable players include Bill Ritter, Tony Walsh, Russell Wrightston, Benny Shirk, Glenn Killinger, Babe Brown, Addie Berger, Walter Harned, Irvin Trout, George Hunter, and Bill Cranston. Klein hosts the Eighth Ward club of Lancaster at home grounds today.
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Bill Ritter i
Klein
Bethlehem Steels
New York Giants
Felows
Tony Walsh
Bethlehem Steel
John Brackenridge
Tri-State
Philadelphia Nationals
Russell Wrightston
Benny Shirk
Glenn Killinger
State College
Babe Brown
Addie Berger
Wilkes-Barre
Walter Harned
N. Y
Detroit
Irvin Trout
Toronto International
George Hunter
Brooklyn
Bill Cranston
New York
Baseball Results and Tonight's American League Schedule
National League results yesterday include Pittsburgh 7 over New York 1 and Brooklyn 6 over Cincinnati 7. Boston blanked Chicago 1 0. Today’s NL games feature New York at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at Cincinnati with Boston at Chicago and Philadelphia at St. Louis. In the American League Boston won 3 to 1 against Detroit while Washington defeated St. Louis 7 to 1 and Chicago at New York was rained out. Three other rain affected pairings included Cleveland at Philadelphia and Detroit at Boston.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Wwe
Philadelphia A
Pet
Betes Os Eee
Stereens
Tte
St. Louis Tees
Commissioners to Stand by Quincy State Aid Road Pact
In Waynesboro Pennsylvania on June 7 the county commissioners show hesitation to fulfill the prior agreement with the State and Quincy township for a fifty fifty share of the Quincy State aid road from the Nunnery to Mont Alto. The 8000 feet from Nunnery to Waynesboro will be finished in sixty days, and local road supporters urge the board to complete the remaining section. A delegation led by D. M. Wertz W. S. Minick J. Elmer Franz J. G. Benedict and C. W. Sexton pressed the commissioners to commit to the agreement.
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Waynesboro
Quincy Township
Quincy
Mont Alto
Nunnery
D. M. Wertz
W. 8. Minick
J. Elmer Franz
J. G. Benedict
C. W. Sexton
Armistice for fishing ethics urged in era of licenses
A reader letter urges anglers to bury fishing lines and open a spirit of brotherly concession. The piece mocks angling caste and promotes a 14 point armistice of ethics while noting nonresident fishing licenses in 22 states with varied fees. It also directs readers to contact the National Rifle Association for organizing a club.
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Louisville
Arizona
Utah
Idaho
Arkansas
Nevada
Wyoming
New Mexico
California
Colorado
Indiana
Iowa
Maine
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Oregon
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
National Rifle Association
National League
Oklahoma City
Okla
Fred H. Phillips
Woodward Building
Washington, D. C
National Organization
Quincy Orphanage Officers Named At Day Exercises
Hundreds of United Brethren Church members from Harrisburg Hanover York and Cumberland Valley attended Quincy Orphanage day exercises. Morning and afternoon programs included a lawn luncheon. At the business meeting officers were elected Rev Dr J Fulton vice president Rev J E Kleffman secretary G C Snyder treasurer for the fourth consecutive time Rev H J Kitzmiller superintendent Bishop W M Bell president ex officio.
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Quincy
Waynesboro
United Brethren Church
Harrisburg
Hanover
York
Cumberland Valley
Eon
J. Fulton
Allegheny Conference
J. E. Kleffman
Baltimore
G. C. Snyder
Hagerstown
H. J. Kitzmiller
W. M. Bell
West End Holds First Place In Thrilling Night Game
West End clung to lead in a closely fought contest against Motive Power with a late blast from Don Wertz. Wertz drove a long homer as Motive Power rallied, but West End held on to the top spot. Weaver attempted a steal home, and Euker contributed two solid hits as the crowd roared through the tense finish. Scored by innings and team totals show West End 4 runs to Motive Power 7. Time, 1.25. Umpires Jackson and Cook. Scorer, McCahan. Evert Walton, 42, Harrisburg bakery representative, dies after typhoid fever. Survived by wife, five children, and siblings.
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West End
Salvation Army
Motive Power
Rooters
Don” Wertz
Babe” Brown
Tim Euker
T. Euker
W. Eucker
Brown
Howe
Garverich
Wertz
Ik Te Weaver
Pye Ee
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Sesccocsss
W. Baker
Bell
Stewart
Weaver
T. Buker
Knight
W. Buker
Buker
Embick
Matter
Jackson
Cook
McCahan
Evert Walton
Harrisburg
Robert Walton
New York
Mabel Walton
Washington
Mildred Speckle
Goldsboro
Tillie McFadden
Philadelphia
Battle Royal When West End and Hershey Hook Up Today
West End and Hershey Men's Club clash at Fourth and Seneca this afternoon to decide the Central Pennsylvania championship. Connors will start for Hershey with Howe catching, while West End may run Faker Strickler or Levan with Scotty Knight behind the plate. Eddie Forster may play short for Hershey, and bleachers at the West End grounds are to be completed, boosting capacity beyond 1800 as women are invited to attend.
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West End
Hershey
Seneca
Central Pennsylvania
Connors
Howe
Eddie” Forster
Must Have One Club to Save City Junior League
Manager Matchett seeks a fast amateur team under eighteen to enter the City Junior League after the West End Juniors left. Preferred entrants include Berk A A, Peerless, Belmont, Riverside, Greystocks D, P S A C or St Mary's Juniors of Steelton. Contact 1543 Swatara St Harrisburg before Monday or the league will disband. Also, Algonquins vs Swataras doubles at Seventeenth and Chestnut. Spear and Kurtz to pitch for Swatara and Reel and Black for Algonquins. Charles Himes of the Algonquins drowns in a river hole while fielding in his last game he hit two hard drives Wednesday.
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Matchett
West End
Berk A. A
Peerless
Belmont
Riverside
Greystocks
Seventeenth
Chestnut Streets
Spear
Kurtz
Swatara
Reel
Black
Algonquins
Charles Himes
Himes
Burnham Marksman Wins in Shooting Contest
Burnham amateur Roy Walker led the Burnham Gun Club shoot with a 97 of 100, winning high score in a British trapshooting event. Results list multiple shooters from Burnham Lewistown State College and nearby towns, with professionals Neal Apgar and A A Sommers also posting top scores. A second special event and team standings follow, highlighting Roy Walker’s overall victory and notable marks by Letterman, Baker, Wertz, and others.
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Roy Walker
Burnham
Burnham Gun Club
American Trapshooters’ Association
R. A. Walker
R. K. Herr
W. C. Letterman
Lewistown
I. D. Slagel
State College
G. F
Neal Apgar
New York
A. A. Sommers
Delta
H. Winchester
Wilmington
Del
L. R. Lewis
Atglen
Ri. A. Kalker
W. L. Foster
R. I. Baker
J. Ulrich
A. J. Dughi
R. D. Imboden
Weikges
Baker
Reed Tendes
Gael W. Letterman
Williamson
Two Key Dauphin-Perry League Games Slated Today
Two games are on the slate in the Dauphin-Perry League with Newport visiting Duncannon and Marysville traveling to Millersburg. Duncannon forecasts a tough test against Newport’s strengthened lineup while Millersburg aims to pressure Marysville to climb from second place in the standings.
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L. Pet
Marysville
Newport
Millersburg
Duncannon
Place
The biggest sporting feature in America is Jess won
The Philadelphia Press highlights Jess as a leading sports story with daily coverage under the Own Story banner, signaling a major feature status and ongoing daily growth in attention.
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America
Jess
Philadelphia Press
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Annville
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Burnham Steel Plant
Allison Hill
Elizabethtown
Klein Chocolate Company
King Row
Tom Marshall
Rana Temporaria
Willard
Jeffries
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnston
Jesa Eesneey
Jack Dempsey
Toledo
W. L. Pet
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Ate
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Fred B. Aldinger
Harry C. Hunter
Third & Harris Sts
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Federal Machine Shop Court
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