Phantom Gibbons Retires After Ten Ring Years
Mike Gibbons known as the Phantom of St Paul retires after ten years in boxing weight makes him unable to meet middleweight limit. He matched top contenders like McGoorty Clabby McFarland Dillon Ahearn McCoy Bartfield and others. Brother Tommy to carry forward the Gibbons name. Mike unbeaten in final years though never crowned champion.
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Jack Velock
International News
New York
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Gibbons
Tommy
Mike
Michael
Fitzsimmons
McGoorty
Clabby
McFarland
Dillon
Ahearn
McCoy
Bartfield
Jeff Smith
Moira
Ferns
McAllister
Howell
Willie Lewis
McCarron
Brown
Lewis
Knot Hole Gang Faces War Tax at Cardinal Games
ST. LOUIS June 1 Members of the Knot Hole Gang who have long attended Cardinals games free will now pay a 5 cent war tax on each attendance. Commissioner Roper ruled young fans under 16 with free passes may enter 50 cent sections on passes after paying the 5 cent tax. If 35,061 passes are used, revenue would amount to about 1,756.05.
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ST. Louis
Cardinal Field
Cardinals
Rickey
Internal Revenue
Roper
Washington
Chief Bender Sold to Yankees for 2500 Waiver Price
Philadelphia June 1 Chief Bender a former Connie Mack star with the Phillies last season was sold to the New York Yankees at the waiver price of 2500 He will join the Yankees immediately and report to the club.
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Philadelphia
Bender
Phillies
Connie Mack
New Record Set In Weight Throw At Celtic Park
Patrick J. McDonald, Olympic shot putter and police traffic squad member, set a world record in the 35 pound weight throw with 63 feet 5 inches at Celtic Park. Matt McGrath was second at 61 feet 8 inches, John Conway third at 53 feet 6 inches, in a Memorial meet honoring Martin J. Sheridan.
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New York
Patrick J. McDonald
Celtic Park
Pat Ryan
Matt McGrath
New York A. C
McDonald
Marlin Cubs Defeat Oak Stars In Lopsided Victory
In a well played game at Elder's Field the Marlin Cubs defeated the Oak Stars 16 to 3. Kaufman starred with three hits and three runs while Cubs pitchers shut down Hellstern Hollis and Srepsco. Oak Stars batters Harvey Hellstern Hollis and Srepsco were limited as Cubs hitters pounded their mound.
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Elder’s Field
Marlin Cubs
Oak Stars
Kaufman
Cubs
Hellstern
Hollis
Srepsco
Harvey, Hellstern
Hollis and
Hice and
Lewis Finds War Hits His Game
Willie Lewis, veteran New York middleweight, now training and managing, quit boxing about three years ago after a fifteen year career. Returning from Paris after war began in 1914, he fought Al McCoy and was knocked out in the fifth round. He planned his last bout in Havana in 1915 and to earn no more prize money, having invested in a Paris gymnasium before war disrupted his business. He fled from the German advance near Paris and finally returned to the United States.
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Willie Lewis
New York
United States
Paris
al McCoy
Lewis
Havana
Young Ahearn
Chantilly
Chaperon Rule Ends Durack American Tour
Miss Fanny Durack sails to America with her sister after refusing the Australian Swimming Association’s chaperon rule. The A A U canceled her tour at the association’s request, and she has swimming dates arranged across the United States, despite the showdown over Mina Wylie as chaperon.
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Australia
Australian Swimming Association
Fanny Durack
America
United States
Miss Durack
Miss Mina Wylie
Nine Defeats Radiator Team on Home Ground
Taking the lead in the first inning the Y Nine defeated the National Radiator team at their home grounds. Radiator secured three two base hits but only two counted as two went to right field. The right fielder was hit by a pitched ball and left the game after the second inning, leaving the Radiators with eight men. Batteries for Y M C A were Spahr and Baleerbst for Radiators Brown.
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Veen Aourey
BadiAtore
Inen Speesel
Spahr and
Baleerbst
Brown
Dempsey Fights Fulton Set for July 4 in Danbury
Jack Dempsey of Salt Lake City and Fred Fulton of Rochester signed to meet in a 20 round decision bout at Danbury Conn on July 4 promoted by J R Mulvihill. The purse is undisclosed and 16 percent of gross will go to war charities. Motion pictures will be taken for war charity use with Honest John Kelly of New York named official stakeholder.
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Denver
Jack Dempsey
Salt Lake City
Utah
Fred Fulton
Rochester
Honest John” Kelly
New York City
Kilduff Enlists In U S Navy
Pete Kilduff second baseman for the Chicago Nationals left the club to enlist at the Mare Island navy yard near San Francisco. He is the second member of the club to join the navy after catcher Elliott enlisted days ago. Kilduff came to Chicago in a trade with New York.
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Chicago
Pete Kilduff
Chicago Nationals
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Navy
Elliott
Kilduff
New York
Pennant Race In The Majors
Yesterday scores feature Pittsburg beating St Louis 12 to 7 and New York 2 over Philadelphia 1. First game between New York and Philadelphia was rained out, as were Boston and Brooklyn. Cincinnati and Chicago had no game scheduled.
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Pittsburg
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Chicago
Baseball matchups listed for Pittsburg and others
Pittsburgh faces New York, St Louis meets Brooklyn, Cincinnati plays Philadelphia, and Chicago travels to Boston in a slate of early season games. The card outlines four intercity clashes with notable team pairings across major venues.
Baseball Scores and Postponements Across League Play
In a brisk day of American League action Chicago defeated Cleveland 3 to 2 while St Louis edged Detroit 3 to 2. Washington and Boston had a postponed game by agreement and New York against Philadelphia was not scheduled.
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Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Detroit
Washington
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Eight innings before train call in baseball schedule
Eight innings, called to catch train. Boston at Detroit. Washington at Cleveland. Philadelphia at St. Louis. New York at Chicago.
Tin Mill Defeats B. & O. Nine in Industrial League
New Castle Tin Mill defeated the B. & O. nine by 5 to 2 last night in the Industrial League. Stimple hit a home run in the third inning with a man on base as the fast and exciting game unfolded. The Tin Mill offense produced six hits while B. & O. totaled three.
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New Castle Tin Mill
Stimple
Cue Star Joins Marine Corps
Milwaukee cue star Charley Ellis has enlisted in the Marine Corps after undergoing hernia surgery. Ed Helm plans to replace Ellis with Charley McCourt for the Arcade parlors in the Interstate Three-Cushion Billiard league, as Champion Pierre Maupome moves to Milwaukee.
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Charley Ellis
Milwaukee
Ed Helm
Marine Corps
Helm
Ellis
Charley McCourt
Pierre Maupome
Jiu Jitsu Champ Killed In Action
London June 1 Recent casualty lists from the battle in France name E W Nuttall known as Professor Ozawa. European jiu jitsu champion before the war he studied in Japan and led gymnastics instruction in the British army. He requested active duty two months ago and was killed at the Argonnes front.
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London
France
E. W. Nuttall
Ozawa
Japan
Armentieres
Comrox Says Food Restrictions Go Unnoticed
In a brief exchange, Mr. Comrox notes no significant restrictions on eating out. He explains a long-standing wish to openly order cornbread cabbage and potatoes at a top restaurant, suggesting a casual view of dining freedoms. Washington is referenced as the source.
Josh Devore To Enter Military Camp Near Chillicothe
Marietta dispatch reports former National League outfielder Josh Devore known as the luckiest man in baseball to report for military conditioning at Camp Sherman near Chillicothe after finishing last season with San Francisco in the Pacific Coast League. He left for the federal building in Chillicothe to comply with a draft instruction and will be assigned with an increment toward Camp Sherman.
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Marietta
Josh Devore
Sam
Devore
San Francisco
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Josh
Federal Building
Draft Board
Camp
Sherman
Belgian Champs Will Play Here
NEW YORK June 1 The Belgian soccer team offers to play international matches in the United States for War Relief funds. The United States Football Association forwarded the offer to the commission on training camp activities on behalf of Bethlehem Steel field club. Bethlehem Steel, after defeating Fall River Rovers for the title, agreed to meet the Belgian army players at any time or place designated by the commission with no share of receipts or expenses.
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New York
Warrelief Fund
United States Football Association
Commission
Bethlehem Steel
Bethlehem Club
Fall River Rovers
Harness Men May Be United Soon
United harness racing circles foresee a merger of the National Trotting and American Trotting associations before summer end. W. H. Gocher of the National Trotting association released a report detailing Terre Haute sessions where both committees approved resolutions backing the fusion and outlined a workable plan to implement it.
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Allan Markley
New York
United States
W. H. Gocher
National Trotting Association
Terre Haute
Ind
Carnegie Defeats Engineering Nine In Fast Game
Carnegie leads the Industrial Baseball League by edging Penna Engineering 4 to 3. Kirker pitched well for Carnegie, allowing only two hits as he shut down the Penna lineup. The score reflected 4 runs, 7 hits, and 3 errors for Carnegie and 3 runs, 3 hits, and 3 errors for Penna Engineering.
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Carnegie
Penna
Kirker
R. H. E. Carnegie
Ween
Kirker, Son
Wrecked Freight Ties Up Traffic Near BX Tower
Wreck on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad south of BX tower halted traffic. Fifteen ore cars spilled, full restoration expected about ten hours. Local branch service carried New Castle passengers. H E King drafted to Fort Oglethorpe Ga. Mrs King to stay with mother.
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Wampum
Pittsburg and Lake Erie
BX Tower
New Castle
Grace Long Returns Home From Illness Visit
Mrs. Grace Long, summoned by the serious illness of her father W. R. Martin, has returned to her Cleveland home after visiting.
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Grace Long
W. R. Martin
Cleveland
Boy Survives Bicycle Accident Separation of Leg
Ralph Barber, son of Mr and Mrs Curtis Barber, sustained two breaks in his right leg below the knee while riding a bicycle. He reportedly fell after a minor mishap as Russell Blythe, who had stood a bike against a fence, watched.
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Ralph
Curtis Barber
Russell Blythe
Sunday church services and Sunday schools listed
Presbyterian church holds Sunday school at 10 and service at 11 with Christian Endeavor at 7 and evening service at 8 led by Rev. Woods. M E church advertises opening door topic and Epworth League at 7 15 p m with evening service at 8 led by Rev. W R Buzza. Newport M E and Christian church list times and pastors. Cliton M E and St Monica Catholic church also note mass and services led by Fr F A Maloney and Rev Gallagher.
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W. R. Buzza
Newport M. E
Buzza
Christian Church
Thomas Wood
Cliton M. E
Epworth League
Gallagher
St. Monica Catholic Church
Hoysdale
F. A. Maloney
Hazel Dell Ladies Entertained at Higgins Home Picnic
The young ladies of Hazel Dell visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Higgins Thursday for a royal entertainment. A picnic dinner was served in the yard and the day featured music, games, and social time. Attending were Myrtle Cornelius Mary Waite Dora Brown Esther James Gladys and Etta Mallory Rebecca Hennon Dorothy and Mary Higgins.
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Hazel Dell
James Higgins
Myrtle Cornelius
Mary Waite
Dora Brown
Esther James
Gladys
Etta Mallory
Rebecca Hennon
Dorothy
Mary Higgins
Plice
Funeral for Jas. S. Hennon Held at Family Home
The late Jas. S. Hennon’s funeral occurred Friday afternoon from the family residence. Floral tributes were beautiful and the procession was among the largest in the neighborhood in years. Pallbearers included Carlton Reed, Matthew Reed, Don Freed, Paul Coulter, James Newton, and William Hennon.
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Jas
S. Hennon
Neghborhood
Messrs
Carlton
Matthew Reed
Don Freed
Paul Coulter
James Newton
William Hennon
Pittsburg Area Families Visit Relatives and Friends
Mrs. Fred Ketterer and children visit Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ketterer in Pittsburg. Mrs. Maude Carpenter and grandson Robert spend yesterday in Glen Willard. Miss Nell McClain and Harry Penny of Enon Valley visited Miss Mayme Hickey. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilson of Pittsburg visit T. D. Wilson's home. Thomas Harkins of New Brighton returns after visiting his sister Mrs. John Laughlin. Mrs. Robert Freed Jr. and son Bobbie spend time with West Pittsburg relatives. Frank Gibson and Paul of New Castle visit Paul’s parents Robert Freed Sr.. Mrs. W. J. Kirkwood returns from Camp Sherman.
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Fred Ketterer
Pittsburg
Ketterer
Philip Ketterer
Maude Carpenter
Robert
Glen Willard
Margaret Stapf
Nell McClain
Harry Penny
Enon Valley
Mayme Hickey
Albert Wilson
T. D. Wilson
Thomas Harkins
New Brighton
John Laughlin
Robert Freed, Jr
Bobbie
West Pittsburg
Frank . Gibson and
Paul
New Castle
Robert Freed
W. J. Kirkwood
Camp Sherman
Steel Mill Leads Race In YMCA Industrial League
The Carnegie Steel Mill Nine tops the standings with three wins in three games in the YMCA Industrial League. Johnson Bronze also shows a 1000 pct but has played only one league game to date.
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Carnegie Steel Mill
Johnson
Yale Harvard first varsity crews race on Housatonic River
Kentucky Handicap to be run at Douglas Park Louisville Athletics intercollegiate track and field championships set for Philadelphia Northwestern hosts interscholastic meet in Minnesota Bronx County and Manhattan tennis events scheduled in New York City
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Yale
Harvard
Housatonic River
Douglas Park
Louisville
Philadelphia
University of Minnesota
Bronx County
Manhattan
New York City
Tully of Cincinnati Plans Visit After New Castle Stop
Miss Emma Freed was in New Castle Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Henry and son Weldon were New Castle visitors yesterday.
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Tully
Cincinnati
Emma Freed
New Castle
W. H. Henry
Son Weldon
Bethany English Lutheran church to read soldier letters
At Bethany Lutheran Church East Washington and Sutton streets a Sunday evening service will read letters from local draftees and soldiers. Rongner J. Benson will receive a service flag star. The male chorus, duets, quartets, solos, and a violin solo by Willard Kennedy accompany the program. The Boy Scouts will carry the colors as the pastor preaches on "The First Service Flag" to a crowded house.
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Bethany English Luheran
East Washington
Sutton Streets
Rongner J. Benson
Dewey Avenue
Bethany
Uncle Sam
Willard Kennedy
M. C. Spahr
Boy Scouts
Troop 8
Paper Made From Sawdust Revived In Scotland
London reports revived 1810 experiments turning sawdust into wood pulp. Technical difficulties overcome, unlimited sawdust supply helps ease newsprint shortage. A mill in Scotland now produces 200 tons weekly and the process will spread to other mills with the paper controller assisting.
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London
Scotland
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