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Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

2

Bill Hoerner Stars In Sophomore Win Over Freshmen

Bill Hoerner of Tech Section D powered the Sophomores to a 5 to 4 victory in the final interclass contest. Hoerner delivered a game winning single in the last inning with two on and two out. Freshman pitcher Germer allowed three hits and struck out ten as the Freshmen struggled at the plate. Hibschman had two singles for the Freshmen.

Bill” Hoerner Tech Hoerner Germer Hibschman H. O. E. Beck Rf Bowman Rf Smith Lingle Kohliman Wilsbach Phelipplne A. E. Hylan Wees Bender Hinkle O Bell Seeeee Wevodau Richards Freshme

Harvard Star Dick Harte Joins U S Artillery Enlisted in France

Philadelphia reports Richard H Harte Jr son of Dr Harte now in France with the Pennsylvania base hospital unit enlisted in artillery amid hopes U S forces will be called to active service. At Harvard he starred in football baseball and basketball earning All American mentions and popularity with students.

Philadelphia United States Artillery France Richard H. Harte, Jr Richard H. Harte Pennsylvania Harvard Dick" Harte

Herrmann on Stand in Feds Big Damage Suit

Philadelphia scene details Chief Justice August Herrmann testifying for the Baltimore Federal League club in a $900000 antitrust suit against Organized Baseball. He describes the National Commission’s finances, drafts of minor leaguers, and player salaries to show interstate commerce and protect players, noting Eddie Collins’ deal but denying philanthropy in payments.

Herrmann FEDS Philadelphia Baltfeds National Commission Commission Treasury Organized Baseball Eddie Collins Eddie Chicago Americans Athletics Janney Collins Chicago Herrman

Baseball Echoes on Veterans and Hall of Fame chatter

The piece reflects on aging stars and enduring careers in baseball, noting players like Cobb Wagner and Tris Speaker, and predicting the likely fate of Walter Johnson and Red Ames. It questions when great careers end and considers the lure of legendary matchups such as Morris versus Willard for big-money bets.

Evers Ames Wagner Doyle Cobb Plank Johnson Collins Lajoie Mathewson Crawford Red Ames Red Tris Additioe Hans

Anglers Alarmed by Poor Conditions for Bass Season Opener

Local anglers expect a slow start to bass season as heavy rains and flooded streams dampen bite. Harrisburg dealers report tepid tackle sales and scarce bait fish while fishing around McCormick's Island and Conodoguinet Creek prepares for opening day.

Pennsylvania Harrisburg

Baseball scores and schedules from yesterday and today

National League results include Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 2 and New York 7 Pittsburgh 3. Other games postponed by rain. American and minor leagues list numerous matchups and today’s fixtures across Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburg Chicago St Louis and more.

Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Detroit Chicago Washington Cleveland Boston St. Louis National League Pittsburg Brooklyn Teenie Brooklyn Weer Syracuse Wee Scranton Harrisburg Seeee

Young Griffo at 46 Keeps Classic Boxing Pose

The Australian champion Albert Griffiths known as Young Griffo shows his lasting form after twenty five years in boxing. A 1892 photo depicts him at twenty one, with a recent shot showing his erect stance and maintained skill. He trained under Dan Foley who learned from Jem Mace. Griffo now resides in New York City and is in good mental and physical condition.

Hans Griffo Albert Griffiths Criff Australia Dan Foley Jem Mace Mace Foley Peter Jackson Jim Jeffries Crouch New York City

Reading Wins 3 2 Over Stanley on Late Rally

Reading tops Stanley 3 to 2 as two errors and timely hits in innings two and five fuel the rally. Lescure makes a decisive one hand stop to halt Stanley late. Heiner starts strong, Platt finishes, with Johnson and Heiner each striking out six.

Lescure Stanley Reading Leggtie Heiner Platt Johnson R.H.E. Reading Schickley Kline McCurdy Lyme

Reprimanded on charge of looting garden plots

Mrs Catherine White and daughter Lulu and Albert Jones and daughter Mildred were reprimanded by Alderman James B Deshong at police court for theft of tomato plants from the Belle vue city plots. The next arrest would be pursued, says Deshong. J A Smyser testified. Blain Pa June 14 The body of David Hollenbaugh was taken to Maytown Lancaster for funeral. he was formerly a Perry Countlan and a farmer.

Catherine White Lulu Calder Street Albert Jones Mildred James B. Deshong Bellevue Deshong J. A. Smyser Blain David Hollenbaugh Ilkesburg Maytown Lancaster Hollenbaugh Perry

Pat Reagan Named Manager of Marysville Ball Team

Marysville Pa June 14 Pat Reagan of Harrisburg is elected manager and will play backstop for the team succeeding Harry Steel who resigned. Reagan stars at Villanova and captained its nine. he vows to restore a winning stride and will lead Saturday against Millersburg.

Marysville Pat Reagan Harrisburg Harry Steel Reagan Millersburg Pennsylvania Pat Villanova College Main Line Harrisburg Aoapennant Halifax Stonewall Chick Rutter Moore Poffenberger Keystone Herma

Reading urged to fix crossings

Public Service Commission dismisses petition to abolish the Bingaman Street grade crossing in Reading. Commissioner Ryan calls on city and county officials, railroads, and public service bodies to meet and devise a comprehensive plan to address troublesome crossings.

The Public Service Commission Michael J. Ryan W. F. Price Bingaman Street Reading Couny City Planning Commission

Berlin Sees War Lasting Another Year

A Berlin dispatch to the Cologne Gazette, relayed via London, argues the war will extend another year as France and Great Britain rely on American aid and refuse peace. It says France must be struck harder before policy shifts and notes Britain fights on due to submarine threats and lack of a countermeasure.

Copenhagen London Berlin Cologne France Great Britain America

Berlin Optimistic on Constantine Abdication News

Berlin reports limited telegraphic access to Greece since King Constantine abdicated. The Greek legation is cut off from its government for weeks, receiving only perfunctory messages viaSwitzerland. Berlin expects the change to not affect the Macedonian military situation despite editorials praising Constantine.

Berlin London Greece Constantine Macedonia

Baseball notes mix news from many leagues and players

Red Owens and his team visit Trenton this Saturday while Pete Stewart joins Philadelphia and Reading for the game. Harrisburg aims to end whitewashing with Elmira’s 3 0 win as Miners’ town holds firm. McGraw’s 16 days plus $500 fine and Pete Herman’s bantam title fight draw wrap this roundup of baseball and boxing headlines.

Three Letter Star Carl Beck Wins Third T at Tech

Carl Beck, Tech’s top freshman athlete, earns his third T for track excellence, the first time a Tech student achieves the feat. He holds multiple medals in track events and contributes in basketball, football, baseball, and wrestling, with a promising future ahead.

Carl Beck Real Tech Tech Beck Lafayette State Island State College Pitt Carl

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