Westminster to Stage Four Conference Games in 1926 Schedule
Westminster College announces a 1926 football schedule with four Conference games and a marquee meeting with the University of Pittsburgh at the Steel City stadium on October 30. The lineup opens September 4 at Duquesne and includes Bethany, Thiel, and Waynesburg with Geneva not on the slate this year.
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Westminster College
A. A. McDonald
University of Pittsburgh
Steel City
Westminster
Hine
White
Ralph Day Receives Gold Watch From New Castle Fans
Ralph Scoots Day star quarterback of New Castle High School was honored at his parents home with a gold watch and chain presented by football fans. Wesley Davy spoke for the group, praising his leadership and wishing future success on the gridiron. Coach Phil Bridenbaugh also received a traveling bag from fans, who pledged continued support for the team.
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Ralph “Scoots" Day
New Castle
C. M. Day
Garfield Avenue
Wesley Davy
Ralph Day
New Castle High School
Notable sports veterans and track stars in early 20th century data
A compilation notes Bobby Jones as the youngest American sports veteran at 23 with sixteen national championships, plus his participations in 1921 British events and American championships since 1916. It records Gunnar and Gosta Fosselius tying for third in the 400 meters at Swedish nationals, Joe Schultz’s seven NL clubs career, and a 1918 Naval Academy football bench tackle by a Great Lakes player for a touchdown.
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Bobby Jones
Bobby
Merion Cricket Club
Gunnar
Gosta Fosselius
Amaratus
Joe Schultz
Cincinnati Reds
Joe
Brooklyn
Braves
Cubs
Pirates
Cardinals
Phillies
Reds
Naval Academy
Great Lakes
Bessember High Ends Mediocre Season On Grid
Bes semer high school finishes 1925 season with two wins three ties and four losses. Key players Duck quarterback and Pereic tackle depart. next year may field a faster veteran lineup. Final game against Alumni ends 0 0. other results include heavy losses to Sharon and West Middlesex.
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Bessemer
Scienceville
Scotland Lane
Sandy Lake
Midland
New Wilmington
Duck
Pereic
Penn Five Passers In Session Tonight
The Penn Five basketball team will hold an important meeting tonight at Johnny Lewis's home at 7:30. All members are urged to attend as they prepare for the season opener in the Y league Monday seeking a victorious debut.
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Penn Five
Johnny Lewis
Penn
Italians Close Good Season in Football Here
Italian Bull Dogs clinched the 1925 independent football championship of New Castle finishing five wins one loss and one tie. Coach Kiski Marino earned credit for developing the squad. standout plays included Benny Marino’s 72 yard TD and DeThomas’ 98 yard dash. First title for Italians, banquet planned, strong prospects light for 1926 with key players returning.
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New Castle
Kiski” Marino
City Grid
Benny Marino
Croton A. C
DeThomas
Daugherty
F. Ross
Rick Sponsors Castle Six Girls Basketball Team
Joe R. Rick has been secured to sponsor the Castle Six Girls basketball team, champions of Lawrence County, announced today by Toots Swinehart, team manager. New uniforms will be purchased for the girls, as Rick expands support beyond the Castle Five.
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Joe R. Rick
Castle Six
Lawrence County
Toots
Swinehart
Rick
Castle Five
New Castle
Grange Reaches Pittsburgh Amid Crowds For Battle Today
Red Grange limps off the train in Pittsburgh seeking privacy as fans crowd and boo. I N S special correspondent Ford Frick notes his fatigue, disheartening reception, and need for rest before upcoming games. Babe Ruth visits Grange offering blunt, practical advice on handling pressure and criticism.
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Ford Frick
Pittsburgh
Red Grange
Grange
Florida
Ruth
Red
Babe Ruth
Joe McGinnity Plans Return To Big League
New York December reports Iron Man Joe McGinnity will return to the majors next year as a coach for Brooklyn National League pitchers. Wilbert Robinson also announced signings Joe Kelley former Orioles star and Otto Miller former Brooklyn catcher as coaches.
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International News Service
New York
Joe McGinnity
New York Giants
Brooklyn
Wilbert Robinson
Joe Kelley
Baltimore Orioles
Otto Miller
No Game Played At Wampum On Tuesday
In Wampum Pennsylvania the Darlington A A team and the Wampum Presbyterian church W N Class failed to stage a game at the Opera House floor Tuesday after a misunderstanding. A large crowd attended and money was refunded. Manager Harold Marshall seeks bookings with New Castle teams and invites offers from several named clubs.
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Wampum
Darlington A. A
W. N
Wampum Presbyterian Church
Opera House
Harold Marshall
New Castle
Lincoln Five
Imperials
Atta Boy Club
Sacred Hearts
Polish Falcons
Penn Five
Central Christians
Marshall
P O Electrics Topple Trumbull in One Sided League Game
P O Electrics of New Castle defeated Trumbull Division 68 to 18 in the P O Basketball League at the association gym. Crawford led with nine field goals, Colaluca eight, McCormick seven, as New Castle built a 21 to 7 halftime lead and cruised to victory. Referee was Harry S. Day.
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Penna
Ohio Electrics
New Castle
Trumbull
P.O. Basketball League
Association
Paul Hunt
Will
P.O
Crawford
Colaluca
McCormick
van Fossan
Cummings
Bowers
Case Cummings
Pth Mumford
Holselder
Shields
Lackey
Gamble
Case
Garvin
Wills May Battle Rojas In Mexico
Mexico City reports promoter Jim Fitten plans to sign Harry Wills for a bout in the capital. A potential match could pair Wills with Quintin Romero Rojas or another top-class fighter, aiming to draw a large crowd at a 42 000 seat bullring and secure a substantial gate.
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Mexico City
Jimmy Fitten
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Fitteen
Willa
Quintin Romero Rojas
Wills
Houston To Pilot Lincoln Midgets
Lincoln Midgets will be represented by a strong team in mid get basketball circles this winter. At a meeting last evening at the home of William Badger the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President William Badger treasurer Bert Trott captain Sam Houston manager Steve Binder. Harold Harris was named coach. The roster includes Captain Houston Binder Badger Reider Owens Jenkins Williams and Tott. Team managers seeking games should call 543-R and ask for Steve or write 520%, Waldo street.
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Lincoln
William Badger
Bert Trott
Sam Houston
Steve Binder
Harold Harris
Lincolns
Houston
Binder
Badger
Reider
Owens
Jenkins
Williams
Tott
Steve
Waldo Street
Delaney To Box Paul Berlenbach at Madison Square Garden
International News Service reports that strongman bout is set for tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden featuring Jim Delaney and Paul Berlenbach. The piece frames the clash with a playful physics metaphor about an irresistible force and immovable body.
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Davis J. Walsh
I Nternat
News Service
New York
Wampum High Stars Open Season With Musketeers
Wampum high school aims for a season opener against New Castle Musketeers on Friday in a booster game expected to draw a large crowd. New uniforms in purple and gold boost team morale while managers seek players aged 14 to 17 to fill the junior rosters.
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Wampum
Wampum High School
Musketeers
New Castle
New Castle Invaders
August Kelner
Westminster on Bison Schedule for 1925 26 Season
Bethany college announces a 17 game 1925 26 schedule with two Westminster meetings at New Wilmington January 23 and February 3 Homecoming listed. The slate includes duquesne marietta fairmont geneva marshall marietta and other opponents across Bethany Beaver Falls Pittsburgh and Puckhannon. A professor in Italy praises America's greatness and lauds a fruit diet.
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Bethany College
Warnesburg
Westminster
Bisons
New Wilmington
Waynesburg
Bethany
Marietta
Duquesne
Theil
Greenville
W. Va
Wesleyan
Fairmont
Puckhannon
Pittsburgh
New Castle Bowlers Shine In Winter Season
New Castle reports about 150 women bowlers in the winter season with McCoy's alleys as a hub for five organizations. Notable players include Mrs Simpson with a 286 ten pin score years ago and Mrs Robinson of Shenango Pottery around 1596 pins in tenpins. Penn Railroad leads in duckpin skills while YWCA bowling is sparse.
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New Castle
McCoy's
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hell Telephone
Quota Club
Shenango Fottery
Barney Neiman’s
J. J. McCoy
McCoy
Simpson
Robinson
Y. Www
Dorothy Jane Stewart
Association
Miss Stewart
M. C
Baseball Writers To Hold Meeting to address signed stories
In New York on December 16 the Baseball Writers' Association of America meets to decide whether ball players may sign stories not written by themselves. Critics argued during the last world series that players disavowed authorship of pieces bearing their names.
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Ternational News
New York
Baseball Writers’ Association of America
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New Pitt Stadium
United Presbyterian
Geneva
Bridenbaugh
Key Murray
Bossy Jones
NAVY
Bessemer High
Saegertown
Saezlertown
M. Moresky
West
Long Avenue
Red’’ Grange
Smoky City
Illini
United States
Iron Man
Ing Staff
P.-O
Topple
Harry S. Day
Wharont
Rojas
Mexico
Delaney
Paul Berlenbach
Wanpum
Kel
Ner
BISON
New
Wilmington
Italy
America
Pa Newe
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Dwig
Baseball Writers
Frank & Harrison
East Washington St
New Castle, Pa
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