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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
4
Yale and Harvard regatta crowds gathered as high winds and chop on the Thames delayed freshmen and junior varsity races. Officials awaited calmer conditions while fans, trains, and autos filled the town options as wind shifts promised a possible rescheduling of events.
Peerless toppled the Algonquins 3 to 2 at Nineteenth and Greenwood, moving from last place as three doubles and a triple sparked a strong second inning. Algonquins fielded poorly, but Reel and Block homered to cut the gap before Anderson shut them down. Swatara and East End linger near the bottom as Naudain or St. Marys Juniors may claim the cellar.
About thirty two convalescent soldiers from General Army Hospital No. 31 Carlisle were hosted at 116 West Main street Mechanicsburg by Mrs Robert H Thomas Sr and the public interest committee of the Woman's Club with Mrs Robert H Thomas Jr as chair. Rabbi Haas of Harrisburg spoke and the program included added features and a hot supper.
Police team from our city defeated York’s American Chain Company 8 to 6 after Mayor Keister energized the crowd with emphatic rooting. York’s Mayor Hugentugler and officers Wetzel Ferrow Hess Hyland Murphy sparked a spirited contest as Lowery’s bid to steal second faltered and Riley and Wilt highlighted the York rally with key plays. Casualties were not listed.
Lemoyne won again by overpowering Shiremanstown with strong pitching by Enswhler and powerful hitting. Lemoyne's Strine contributed a two bagger as the team remained unbeaten in 25 of 27 games, extending their great season.
Dauphin county teams prepare for two key games with Marysville at Seidel Park and Millersburg hosting Newport. Narrow gaps separate first place contenders as Duncannon and Newport seek wins to close the standings gap. Notable players include Old PJ Hunter and Anspach with changes in lineup and pitching plans under discussion.
Liberty A C defeated Enola 10 to 6 yesterday at Enola. Liberty seeks a rematch with Lemoyne A C on the island grounds next Monday evening. Lemoyne can contact Manager BH Weil at 421 South Sevententh Street, Harrisburg. The Liberty lineup featured N Zeigler 1b and Barr pitcher.
In the Liberty A C Enola H S game two base hits by Blumenstine Sourbier Comp and Musser. McDonald hit a three bagger with sacrifices by Layton Sourbier Yentzer and a sacrifice fly by McDonald. Fortner and Brown struck out nine and seven respectively with seven walks and multiple stolen bases and double plays noted.
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