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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
2
Dec 1914 standings show Roosters Captain George Hench with 126 points and Captain Ed Lewis with 116. Monthly contests included relay basketball, high jump, springboard events, rope climbing, and various relays.
Harrisburg Independents beat Hershey 32 to 26 before the season crowd on Harrisburg’s floor. Rote led Harrisburg with standout floor work and passing, while Ford and Yoder supported the visitors as Hershey led at halftime 17 to 14 before Harrisburg pulled away.
Cage Notes Fampman, pivot man for the local five, will miss time after on the job injuries at the Factory construction site. Herman A. Barry, ex Hershey athlete, now refereeing all games at Chestnut Auditorium, has won praise from players and spectators. The Harrisburg Independents host the Chestnut Street arena matchup as the locals promise their best basketball in the Capital city.
The article previews a Friday game between the locals and Elizabethtown, noting Elizabethtown beat Hershey earlier. It reports I. Slesser is back after injuries and Lebanon Valley captain Joseph Hollinger will miss a week due to a deep gash near his left eye.
Hershey second string defeated Hummelstown 66 to 28 on the local floor. W. Leibfried scored 14 two-pointers and Harry Wirth 11 field goals to pace Hershey, while Bordner led Hummelstown with 10 field baskets. Referee Ed Slesser.
Hershey High School led by Ed Zimmerman and F Clark edged Palmyra 43 to 41 on Monday. Wirth and Zimmerman scored in double figures as Palmyra’s Keiffer and Heisey starred for the visitors. Referee Lloyd Ganser handled the game.
Lebanon H Light, acclaimed as the best all round athlete at Lebanon High School, was elected captain of the basketball team. A senior, he can play baseball basketball and football with equal skill and is the pivot man in the red and blue lineup.
The report shows Pennsylvania auto licenses brought in 1 086 089 10 for 1914 with 106 401 pneumatic cars 6463 solid tires 1167 tractors and 116 trailers licensed. Over 62 000 drivers were licensed and 8579 dealers allowed to operate cars. A pending sale and 6100 transfers were recorded. 80 000 pneumatic tires and 8600 solid tires licensed for 1916. Elizabeth town to host a five at Ter shoy Friday.
Meredith, a celebrated University of Pennsylvania athlete, is highlighted for his versatility and endurance. The piece contrasts his readiness to race at any distance with John Paul Jones of Cornell, noting Meredith’s frequent comebacks and national renown for exploiting the sport beyond college bounds.
A health bulletin warns pneumonia rises with changing seasons and poor ventilation. It notes germs can inhabit healthy throats, that exposure in crowded rooms and fatigue increase risk, and that fresh air and open windows help reduce infection.
A Washington Star report recalls Tillman debating tariffs as an opponent boasts. The exchange features Tillman quipping about bragging, noting his modesty in contrast to the other's confidence. The item also includes advice on staying healthy in rough weather.
A witty muse questions whether a chick’s birthday is marked from the day it is said or the day it hatched, voiced by Puck in a playful line about birth timing and naming.
Real estate advertising notes scarcity of houses to rent and rising values. Promotes investment with ample factories and industries attracting tenants. Also highlights No. 1 business propositions.
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