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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1915

Page

12

Enola Shopmien Organizes Daily Noon Baseball League

Enola yesterday formed a four team shop league with daily noon games and Saturday contests. William Kreider presides, officers include T Seidle and H Knier, teams led by Ringland Bitner Beck and Snyder. First match saw Team 3 defeat Team 2 7 to 3 with Kohler earning praise for a solid pitching effort.

Enola Lucknow William Kreider T. ©. Seidle H. G. Knier E. Bachman W. Kreider T. O J. A. Ringland R. H. Holmes Kohler

Golf Match at Lancaster Opens Central Pennsylvania Series

The first match of the Central Pennsylvania championship series will be held Saturday afternoon at Lancaster. Harrisburg Country Club faces Lancaster Country Club with future matches planned against Williamsport York and Altoona.

Lancaster Harrisburg Country Club Lancaster Country Club Williamsport York Altoona

Good Will Wins Midweek Firemen’s League Game

The Good Will Fire Company beat Reily nine to four in a postponed midweek contest. McCloskey pitched well with strong defense behind him, while Giblin of Reily was erratic and backed by costly errors. Three Good Will homers highlighted a 11-4 score. Also noted are league scores from Providence and Toronto and plans for Hassett Boys’ Club gymnasium improvements and a pool opening with a charity festival tonight and tomorrow night to fund the project.

Hassett Boys’ Club Good Will Fire Company Reily Firemen McCloskey Giblin R. H. E. Reve Rorabaugh Quensler Hasset North Street

Cruickshank Star First Sacker For Scranton Team

Frank Cruickshank once a Harrisburg Tri State star earns regular first base duties with Scranton. The Scranton Republican notes his secure position despite changes from Coughlin and praises his all round abilities and key plays, including two strong throws to the plate that halted potential scores.

Frank Cruickshank Harrisburg Scranton Scranton Republican Coughlin Bill Cruickshank Binghamton

Washington Fire Company Beats Mechanicsburg Team 3 to 2

The Washington Fire Company won at Mechanicsburg last night taking a five inning baseball game 3 to 2. A large crowd witnessed Harrisburg’s timely hitting and swift fielding.

Washington Fire Company Mechanicsburg Mechanicsburg Fire Company Harrisburg

Travers Wins Lynnewood Hall Cup at Huntingdon Valley

Jerome D. Travers open United States Golf Association champion and four time amateur champion claimed the Lynnewood Hall cup at Huntingdon Valley Country Club. In the final Travers beat Max R. Marston New Jersey champion two up with one to play before a record Philadelphia crowd.

Philadelphia Jerome D. Travers United States Golf Association Huntingdon Valley Country Club Travers Max R. Marston New Jersey

East End A A to face Iner Seal in league clash Saturday

Sports notes from Halifax to Marysville cover wins by Halifax Federals over International 11 to 4 and Bridge and Construction De partment clerks 4 to 3, plus P A R Motive Power at Millersburg and youth games in New Cumberland and Harrisburg. George Wiltse released as Jersey City manager. Jimmy Mullen quits Scranton after clash with the manager.

East End A. A Iner Seal Greenwood Halifax Federals International Millersburg Seidel’s Park Marysville Halifax Bridge and Construction Department Pennsylvania Steel Company Johnson Hope Vanigans Harry Macentire New Cumberland Braves Eugene Murray New Cumberland Camp Curtin Fire Company Lloyd Shearer North Third Street

Baseball Summary of Past and Future Scores

Baseball results from major leagues include New York beating Philadelphia 3 2 in 10 innings and 15 7 in the second game. Detroit defeated St Louis 4 2 while Washington shutout Boston 5 0 and Chicago beat Cleveland 7 3 in the second game. National League saw Philadelphia 2 New York 1 and Boston 3 Brooklyn 2. Other results list multiple games with winners and losers, postponements, and minor leagues note Richmond 7 Providence 4 Toronto 3 Montreal 2 first game with second postponed.

New York Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis Washington Boston Chicago Cleveland Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Federal Baltimore Newark Richmond Providence Toronto Montreal Rochester-Buffalo Jersey City Baltimore Kansas City Buffalo International League Rochester National League Federal League L. P.C Wee Nee Wee Boston Steers P.C. St. Louis Baltimore A Wea

Marriage Announcement in Baltimore Seals June 16 Union

Marietta dispatch reports the marriage of Miss Ethel L. Robinson of York to Kenneth B. Young in Baltimore on June 16. Rev M L Beall of Caroline Street Methodist church officiated.

Marietta Ethel L. Robinson York Kenneth B. Young Baltimore M. L. Beall Caroline Street Methodist Church

Media Lands McLean Lands Giant Catcher in Delaware County

Media club manager William Cloud Alexander announced the signing of Larry McLean, the New York Giants catcher suspended by New York. McLean’s salary is unspecified but described as substantial, signaling a bold move for the Delaware County League. Dauphin, Pa., June 24 with local church Ladies' Aid gathering at Mrs. Kathryn Kinter's Erie street home following a business meeting and refreshments.

Telegraph Media Delaware County League William Cloud Alexander Edia Club Larry McLean New York Giant New York McLean Samuel Mehaffie LeRoy McKissick Martha Mehaffie Jennie Bickel Lydia Maurey

Harvard Wins Series With Yale In Ninth Inning Victory

Cambridge Massachusetts June 24 Harvard won the series with Yale by a 3 to 2 ninth inning victory after a 4 to 2 win at New Haven Tuesday Brickley doubled with two out and a man on first scoring Dick Harte and then scored himself on Fryes single Yale had only two hits in the second inning Milburn starred for Yale The Sailorviets Sailors 271 Harvard 395 Batteries Watrous and Hunter Whitney and Harte

Cambridge Mass Harvard Yale New Haven Brickley Dick Harte Frye Milburn R.H.E Sailorviets Watrous and Hunter Whitney and Harte

Delay in Electrification Delays Sunday Opening on PRR Line

Inability to secure certain equipment will push back the opening of the Pennsylvania Railroad electric branch on Sunday. No change is planned for the new schedule. Philadelphia division officials inspected the work yesterday. War contracts at industrial plants are delaying material for the line. Brass hangers holding overhead wires will be replaced with epaper, a change that will take two weeks. Regular electric trains between Paoli and Philadelphia will not start until August 1.

Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia Division Paoli Philadelphia

Shirts That Fit Men Offer Correct Sleeve Lengths Today

Advertises shirts tailored for the hard to fit man focusing on neck and shoulder comfort. Emphasizes fit over style and promises better sizing and comfort with each purchase.

Prize Court Writ Seizes American Steamer Gargoyle

A prize court writ has been issued against the American steamer Gargoyle, owned by Vacuum Oil. The Gargoyle left New York May 11 for Alexandria and was reported near Malta Bay May 31. The captain notified Vacuum Oil by cable of the seizure, but no reason from the British government has been provided.

Associated Press London Alexandria Egypt Lloyds New York Malta Bay The Vacuum Oil Company

Veterans Entertained By Commander Gorman

Members of Captain Howard L. Calder Post VFW along with families were guests of commander J. H. Gorman at Rutherford Inn Rutherford Heights last evening. Mrs. J. Weidmeyer former National Ladies Auxiliary president gave the address. Mrs. David Bender and Miss Kate Keller of the G A R Ladies Aid also spoke. Refreshments were served to the assembled guests.

Howard L. Calder J. H. Gorman Rutherford Inn Rutherford Heights J. K. Reist R. A. Fulton BE. W. Riley J. H. Garland H. L. McLaughlin J. Weidmeyer D. Bender Kate Keller W.P. Fishell C. H. Hall Annie Keller

Industrial Board Grants Temporary Modifications For Hotels and Orphans Homes

The State Industrial Board issued temporary orders affecting women's employment rules for hotels cigar stands and orphanages to allow group applications to set general rules. Proposals covered day of rest hours and lone elevator telephone exchanges with night hours. Orders apply to Conneaut Lake Hotel Commonwealth Hotel cigar stand Harrisburg and Protestant Orphans Home Pittsburgh. Orders run until September 30 to finalize broad rulings. Key figures include Senator J H Thompson Beaver Falls W N Wilson Harrisburg Eric G A Carl Harrisburg and By D Shade Johnstown plus Independent Telephone groups. A further board meeting is planned.

Wes Cae Conneaut Lake Commonwealth Hotel Harrisburg Profestant Orphans’ Home Pittsburgh J. H. Thompson Beaver Falls W. N. Wilson Independent Telephone Company Eric G. A. Carl Eastern Pennsylvania Independent Telephone Association By. D. Shade Johnstown Western Independent Telephone Organization Tate

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