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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
2
The Hershey basketball team defeated Lebanon Valley College Academy tossers 36 to 22 at the Hershey Men's Club on Friday. I Slesser and Klinger starred in a rough game with strong foul shooting. Hershey led 16 to 13 at halftime and pulled away in the second half with Hench scoring repeatedly.
Opening games at Hershey High School last Wednesday had the Juniors coming from a four-man handicap to beat the Sophomores 21 to 12. Wirth scored six field goals to star. The 8th grade team, led by Zimmerman with 12 field goals and Henry with six, defeated the Freshmen 43 to 9. Swope stood out for the Freshies. Games began at 3 o'clock with Manager Everett in charge and plans for girls teams forthcoming.
Won From Hershey High Coach ITaps Benfer with his Ers toun High School five invaded Hershey last Saturday afternoon and won from the local High School toxsers for the second time this season in a fiercely contested game at the Hershey Men's Club by the score of 21 to 18. Hershey led at times but the locals kept close. the outcome was decided at the final whistle amid costly shooting misfires. Jad Clark was out and Alimmerman moved to forward while Wby shifted to center. The visitors led 10 to 5 at halftime and extended their lead early before Hershey rallied with Wirth’s floor work to tie late. A field goal and foul by Smith sealed the visitors’ win.
A high scoring Eastern League contest saw Greystock five defeat Harrisburg Independents 84 to 42 at Harrisburg’s Chestnut Street Auditorium. Crowds from Hershey, Palmyra and Wummelstown witnessed a close opening, then Grays pulled away behind Wilson and Jord while McCond led Harrisburg scoring.
Palmyra Wieh School defeated Enhaut High School on the gym floor Saturday afternoon by 41 to 20. Yoder and Fasnacht each scored eight points for Palmyra, while Bartles starred for Enhaut.
Camp Fire Girls of the Y W C A won a notable basketball game last Saturday afternoon at the Y W C A gym defeating Busy Bee Girls of Hummelstown 28 to 8. Miss Stuckey scored 10 field goals to lead Hershey, with Snavely and Foltz contributing besides Reigle, Smith, and others. Referee Miss Burch. The result drew a large cheering crowd from Hershey and a hopeful note for local girls’ support.
Edward Miller of Annville, a St. Louis Americans member, signed to play second base for the Louisville Americans Association team, per a Louisville telegram to president O. H. Wathen from manager John Hayden. Marcel Von Bereghy of Lebanon Valley College won the LVC shot put at Baltimore, lifting track prospects. relay team placed third as Lebanon Valley builds a strong spring athletics program. Paul Fittery, Cincinnati southpaw, to report for spring practice with the Reds after spending six weeks in Lebanon with his brother Robert, as fans anticipate his summer performance.
Al bright College athlete Benfer, regarded as one of the county's best all around players, turned down numerous pro suitors after a Reading Eastern League manager visited him last week. Ira Plank, Eddie the pitcher’s brother, manages the Gettysburg team in a circuit with Hagerstown Frederick Hanover Martinsburg and others.
Doctors said Freddie Welsh and Charlie White would not live long after being labeled weaklings at age 16 and 9. Yet dedication and training turned them into top boxers valued by fans who paid large purses. Welsh credits vegetarianism for his strength and speed. White rose after training with Bill O Connell to become a leading featherweight contender.
A light quote from the Louisville Courier Journal contrasts wandering countryside pleasures with graphophones’ dislikes. The item notes the playful lambkins and the device’s different temperament in a short, period voice.
A group of ex varsity football players debated whether baseball or football demands greater nerve. One speaker cited facing a fast pitcher at the plate as the moment of inward tremors, while another former guard agreed the pitcher’s shoots tested nerve more than any on the football field. The discussion noted a bold past football reputation contrasts with fear at bat.
George Crammer of Hummelstown defeated F B Saylor of Hershey 100 to 46 at Zeller's pool parlor. Crammer played a strong consistent game. They scheduled a rematch for next Monday at 8 PM in the Hershey Men's Club.
In a Boston Transcript excerpt, a speaker says he will dine with someone else, inviting Blanque to meet a handsome and clever girl, while the other party insists he wants him and not another person.
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