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Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1917

Page

2

Bethlehem May Get Ball Club Joins New York State League

Harrisburg players who refused league aid become free agents and may relocate to South Bethlehem where a Bethlehem Steel connected club could take the Harrisburg place in the New York State League. If approved, first game next Saturday with new owners avoiding old debts.

Harrisburg Earl Mack Bethlehem Wilkes-Barre John H Farrell Bethlehem Steel Company Harrisurg Cockill South Bethlehem Merry Chase Cochill

Harvard Crimin? No. Sunday sports urged by Crimson

Harvard Crimson editorials for Sunday sports at Harvard urge relaxing Blue Laws due to war and military training. It argues Saturday alone lacks full recreation for rowers, tennis players, and hobbyists while warning against neglecting Sabbath duties or pursuing outside amusements.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Crimson the Crimson Cambridge

American History Book Sells Fast in France

Paris reports strong demand for books on the American Revolution as French bookstores rush to meet interest created by U.S. intervention. The two French works on the subject are out of print, with one slated for republication.

France Paris United States

Red Sox poised to chase a never-hit three-peat crown

The article weighs the Boston Red Sox as the likeliest club to win three consecutive world series, surpassing rival White Sox and Cubs lore. It contrasts past champions, notes Cleveland and Detroit races, and cites Ty Cobb's latest showings as part of a broader sports panorama. It references boxing and war training notions, with Fred Mitchell hailed as a standout performer even if pennants slip.

Cubs Tigers White Sox Mackmen Giants Red Sox Boston Red Sox Wratsen Clong Cleveland Boston Chicago Detroit Schupp Matty Perite

Wheatina ball substitute echoes Emery successor in Central

Springfield Ohio June 11 a substitute for the emery ball named wheatina ball is introduced by Fort Wayne pitcher Cummins. He allegedly used ground wheat to grip the ball making it break more wildly than a named rival. Managers protest as the Reapers fail to handle the new pitch amid claims of waxed or dusted balls.

Springfield Ohio Emery Cummins Fort Wayne Dunn Reapers Central Association Walsh

City Championship Golf Tournament Set With Red Cross Benefit

Plans finalize for the annual city championship golf tournament and Red Cross benefit at Reservoir links. Qualifying rounds start next Saturday with entries open until June 23 for match play draw. Amateurs may enter regardless of club membership. records expect the largest field in city history. Proceeds go to the Red Cross.

Red Cross Reservoir Links Red

Cross Fund Golf Tournament Announces Entry Rules

The event offers optional entrance fees from 50 cents with medals for class winners. Qualifying rounds run June 16 to 23, two classes of sixteen based on scores, finals at 36 holes, losers in first match enter a consolation. A large field, course in excellent condition, top finishers listed. Also notes compulsory national service in Iceland.

A. A. West C. E. Zimmerman J. D. Smith Gross C.e.zimerman J.D. Smith

Baseball Summa Scores From Saturday and Yesterday

National and American League results list Philadelphia St Louis Chicago New York Boston Detroit and others with multiple games noted. The report includes standings for the New York State League and International League plus Blue Ridge and Dauphin Perry leagues. Also lists today’s schedule and a memorial note for Kenneth L. Fenton, Stanford graduate and attorney, who died from a fall at his home in Portland Oregon.

St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Chicago Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Washington Detroit Cleveland Binghamton Syracuse Wilkes-Barre Reading Utica Elmira Scranton Harrisburg Newark Providence International League Montreal Toronto Buffalo Rochester Richmond Baltimore Blue Ridge Martinsburg Gettysburg Hagerstown Frederick Chambersburg Hanover Allison Hill League Galahad Stanley Portland Ore Kenneth L. Fenton Stanford Bp.c. Chicago Gettysburg Sheen Hanover Seen Frederick Tees Chambersburg Apes Dauphine -Perry A Newport Thee P.C Duncannon Dauphin See Halifax Newark Tee P.C York State Reading Ee York Gee Heave P.C Red Lion Pe Dallastown York Moose North York Glen Rock Selinsgrove Windaors O Mt. Wolf

Tech High wins Reading interscholastic meet with new records

Harrisburg Technical's track team repeated as champion at Reading with 58 points to Reading 34 and Radnor 16. Ebner set a broad jump record, Beck led in high hurdles, and Tech notched six firsts plus four seconds and three thirds. Coached by Peet and Hill, the team also claimed the Joshua Dives trophy and relay trophy permanently.

Technical High School Reading Radnor State College Lafayette Tech Perkiomen Philadelphia Joshua Dives Ebner Beck Timbers Wilson Radnor High School Demming Harrisburg Tech Schmehl Reading High Webster Norristown High Graver Harmon Studenroth Columbia High Shuker Kremp Weigle Saul Saylor Wondy Beck Lloyd Roger Radnor High Wondy Evans Miller E. Strickler Lebanon Schweimler Floyd McGrady Bachman Treadwell Williamsport High Tagart Stober Wilsbach Haenlen Millerbeth Enck Damby Barber Steelton High Evans Malick Temming West Chester High Hartzel Hoopes Sheller Ceisler Dambly Smythe

Record Game In D P League Dauphin Halifax Long City Clash

Dauphin and Halifax played a record sixteenth inning game with Dauphin winning 3 to 2 after a late rally. Gilday and Brewer dueled as the teams combined for a marathon night with crucial hits, superb defense and base running. Newport crushed Duncannon 38 to 1 in a Dauphin Perry League tilt while Marysville fell 6 to 0 to Millersburg in a forfeit shortened game due to a spike injury.

Providence Newark Rochester Buffalo Montreal Toronto Richmond Baltimore Gettysburg Chambersburg Martinsburg Dauphin Halifax Gilday Brewer Newport Stewart Duncan Duncannon phin-Perry Marysville Millersburg Karkaskie Bugs” Moore Hinkle Brenner Deardorf Stricker Reeder H. Brewer Minnich Gilday and Rhoads Davis Kaltreider Thomas Yarrison Buffington

Penn State Wins 4 1 as Johnston Stars on Pitching Night

Penn State defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 1 with left hand pitcher Johnston striking out 12 and allowing five hits. The article notes rowdyism in the Farrell circuit and fights involving Breen in Wilkes-Barre, Riley and Quinn on the Stars bench, plus lingering concerns over franchise losses and local baseball morale.

Penn State Pittsburgh Johnston Yate Farrell Wilkes-Barre Breen Reading Calhoun Syracuse Riley Quinn

Ogden Loses In Tenth Inning For Steelton

Bethlehem defeats Steelton 5 to 3 on Cottage Hill Field after a tied game through eight innings. Ogden pitched well for Steelton from Swarthmore. Bethlehem and Steelton trades late scoring, with Tesch and Twombly delivering key hits for Bethlehem and Corroy, Murray, and McGee for Steelton.

Ogden Steelton Bethlehem Steel Corporation Cottage Hill Field Bethlehem Swarthmore Barton Tesch Twombley Nebinger Niller Steelworkers Cornoy Murray Achenbach Twombly Roth Miller Corroy McGeehan Marag Wright Yap Diener Fanning Zellers Carris

Steelton and Bethlehem youth league baseball opener ends in a high scoring 8 5 final

The Steelton Steelers fall to Bethlehem Bethlehem in a windy opening game 8 to 5 as Ogden and Nebinger pace the effort. Carris Cornog and Leach among Swarthmore recruits provide the notable hits while 1,200 fans cheer at the home diamond.

Steelton AB. R. H. O. A. E. Miller Zellers Carris Cornog Murray McGeehan Mows Nebinger C Fap Diemer Eo Barton Bethlehem Steelton Achenbach Lesch Twombley Roth Matag Wright Ogden Barton Mc_Geehan Taggert Reagan Miller Swarthmore Quincy Bent Sparrows Point Lebanon

Paper money planned to replace silver 1 and 2 lire

Rome reports the Treasury Department will issue 60 million dollars in paper bills of one and two lire to replace the vanished 1 and 2 lire silver coins. Since the 5 lire piece disappeared two years ago, banks sell the 5 lire silver at a premium.

Rome Treasury Department

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