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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
4
Hershey defeated Highspire 5 to 4 as Sheehan struck out fourteen for his second win of the week. Berger started for Highspire and was shelled in the seventh as Hershey rallied for four runs, forging a 5 2 lead before a late visitor push narrowed the gap.
New Cumberland overcame a 3 to 1 deficit to win 4 to 3 at Lebanon. Yost and Davis pitched well for the rivals with Yost allowing late runs. Yeiser led Lebanon at the plate while Brown and Wertz surfaced for New Cumberland. New Cumberland remains one game behind Middletown for first.
Middletown wins a pitchers duel 1 to 0 over Steelton in a game noted for sharp defense. Lockard drove in the lone run in the second inning on two timely hits as Kling and Armstrong held Steelton, Finnen and Boyd, with Baumsbach, Boss, and White starring in the field. Umpire Berry presided.
Kid Matthews plans to pitch for Mountville against Atlantic City at the seashore this week. Machen and Zeigler celebrated their Hershey anniversary by a strong game. Central Pennsylvania League games were decided by one run with solid umpiring by Berry Gardner and Deckard. Woodmen of the World face Enola Country Club at Park athletic field with Zentmeyer or Bender likely on the mound and Lefty Hinkle for Enola. Straub joins Hershey and Sheehan sets strikeout records for Hershey while Machen and Hall lead batting over .800. Sweet remains a reliable fielder with no errors in a month.
Palmyra earned a 6 to 2 victory over Cornwall on Saturday as Cornwall had a late two run rally in the ninth but never posed a real threat. Wallace Pot(al)ger delivered Palmyra’s best game with a long drive near the school building and Palmyra piled up seven hits.
Saturday games at the Hershey Industrial School drew visitors who praised the vitality and manliness of the boys. Superintendent George Copenhaver noted the value of the country education with pure air and fresh food. The event tested physical strength and skill with 25 50 75 and 100 yard dashes and the scores followed.
The Hershey team plans to beat Leb anon in two games Saturday afternoon at 2 on the Third and Green streets diamond. rain postponed July 5 game will be rescheduled off Saturday. If successful Hershey could move to third place. The squad travels by large auto, with many players. Next Tuesday they meet Lebanon in Mt. Gretna for an exhibition at a Catholic Sunday school picnic and supper.
A Palmyra resident honored in a funeral service at the River Brethren church on West Main Street. The notice mentions a late residence and ongoing services marking her passing.
Martin Henry son of Mr and Mrs George Henry sustained a broken right arm near the wrist while cranking his father's automobile Thursday. Dr E E B Shaffer reduced the fracture.
Carl Hess twenty month old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hess Spring Creek avenue fractured collarbone after falling from bed last Thursday morning Dr Bordner set the fracture child resting easily and expected to recover quickly
Joseph Hartz 80 a Palmyra farmer retired resident died Monday at his daughter's home aged 80. Survived by wife and children Mrs Gerberich Mrs Galen Yorty Harry Cyrus Lydia funeral today at 2 from the house. Mrs Jacob Kettering 71 Palmyra died Sunday after dropsy and prior operation survived by husband and two children Harry Kettering and Mrs Samuel Heilman funeral Thursday at 10 AM.
The first house on Highland Park is a bungalow erected by Builder Putt. Formerly located in Hershey, it was moved to the big hill for the use of Mr. Hershey.
The Moorehead Kaiting Company hosts its second annual picnic at Hershey Park with prizes donated by manager R. W. Moorehead and awarded by Mrs. Beulah Lenker. Organizers include George W. Deiker and several staff members. A special PA RR train runs Harrisburg to Hershey, departure 8 p m, return 10 p m. A group photo follows arrival and outdoor contests begin featuring a factory baseball game as a highlight.
The Moorehead Knitting Company team and the Bowman and Company team will close the factory for the entire day to allow employees, their families, and friends to attend the company picnic.
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