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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1941
Page
46
Billy Conn arrives in New York to sign for a bout with Joe Louis promising the biggest fight of his life. The piece frames Conn as the underdog hero and recalls Johnny Ray, a clever Pittsburgh featherweight with a gambling streak, and his era.
Billy Conn selects Pompton Lakes New Jersey as his training camp base for the heavyweight title bout against Joe Louis scheduled at the Polo Grounds. Conn begins training today, aiming for the championship clash.
Billy Conn prepares for Joe Louis in Pompton Lakes New Jersey after leaving Pittsburgh. Charley Burley and Ossie Harris meet in a 10 round bout in Pittsburgh. Kay Welch and Bernard Mathieson win Allegheny county tennis titles. Mr and Mrs J Fred Staver win 1941 DuBois contract bridge title. Milan Giurich receives Nelson award at St Francis College for multi sport excellence. Everett Sawlor injured in Memorial Day Indy race shows improvement. Fred Perry regains world professional singles title in Chicago beating Dick Sheen and retains doubles with Don Budge.
Lawrence County Baseball league action set for Wednesday with Wam pum visiting Ellwood City and Bessemer traveling to Hillsville. Weather noted not to affect baseball on the bench. two games carded for midweek.
Philadelphia Athletic rookie Tom Ferrick is developing into a premier relief pitcher. After leaving the Giants, he showed form in a 10 inning outing against the Boston Red Sox, keeping the Sox at bay as he worked deep into the game.
Billy Smith, a 17 year old Hawaiian high school swimmer, is praised as a rising star. He has already broken four records and is expected to rise to the pinnacle of the sport.
Immediately after his bout with Buddy Baer Louis left for Greenwood Lake New Jersey to begin training for his title defense against Billy Conn on Wednesday night June 18 at the Polo Grounds.
Bill Jitterburg Henderson a Houston junior became the first four sport letterman in 48 years at Texas A and M He earned letters in all major sports marking a historic milestone for the college athletics program.
Brooklyn ace Whitlow Wyatt has eight wins this season for the Dodgers with three shutouts among his victories.
Five Lawrence County Softball League games start at 6 pm. The Valentinos meet the Columbus club at Liberty Street field while Ellport Tigers face Sons of Italy of New Castle at Dean Park. Sunny Boys travel to Radiators, Fannins invade Ellwood Sons of Italy at Ewing Park, and Don Odrios play Johnson Bronze at Gaston Park.
Fort Worth Texas June 2 The 1941 national open golf tournament opens in three days with top players already showcasing form in practice rounds at Colonial club. Olin Dutra Byron Nelson Gene Sarazen Ralph Guldahl and Lawson Little lead a field of 172 as two four round days await culminating in 18 hole final on Saturday.
Francis Ouimet, listed as a veteran, remains in contention for a second National Open golf championship. The famed amateur first won the Open in 1913 and still pursues the major title.
About 53 000 people crowded Belmont Park on Memorial Day to witness the turf event. The record crowd represented the largest gallery ever at a New York turf race and highlighted a festive, high turnout atmosphere.
Only game in the New Castle church league is Wesley versus Croton at Lehigh field. Start time is 6 o'clock this evening.
Pitt Harvard Notre Dame and Penn will appear on Michigan's football schedule in the coming years, adding high profile non conference and potential rivalry games to the slate.
The article notes Villanova college has fielded a base ball team for 72 years, longer than many schools. It reports Cleveland pinch hitters hitting 500 with Campbell going 5 for 5, Murray Howell 2 for 2, Roy Bell 1 for 4, and George Selkirk drawing two walks and tallying a single and a home run in five plate appearances.
Rumors swirl of Johnny Mize moving to the Cubs in exchange for Lou Novikoff and cash amid discussions about top players. Notes on DiMaggio errors on Memorial Day and mentions of Greenberg Foxx and Con solo names highlight a flavor of winter gossip and league chatter.
All four City Baseball League games were rained out Sunday due to intermittent showers. Play resumes Tuesday night weather permitting with West Pittsburg at Ryantown, Slovaks at Lawrence Indies, Moose at West Side A. C. Croton at Elders. Michigan University end Fd. Frutig may join the Green Bay Packers if not drafted.
Umpires for City Baseball league games on Tuesday June 3 and Lawrence County league on Wednesday June 4 were announced by Leo W Hill head of the umpires association. Tuesday fixtures at Cedar street saw Ben Price and Orlando. Lee avenue had Adams and Tex Richards. Marshallfield featured Irwin and Tip. Ryantown had McIntyre and Stevenson. Wednesday at Ellwood City listed General and Costello. Hillsville had McIntyre and A Price.
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania tallies from the spring forest fire season include two deaths, 60,000 dollars in extinguishment costs, and 45 to 50 thousand acres burned. Chief George H. Wirt warns most fires were preventable and calls for joint action by citizens, organizations, and agencies to prevent losses. He notes that one railroad engine caused 43 fires in two counties and outlines ongoing prevention efforts, inspections, and education.
Yesterday saw New York 2-5 and Cleveland 0-3 while Washington and Chicago split 3-3 and 2-4 in extra innings. Boston edged Detroit 7-6 as Philadelphia, St. Louis and others posted wins. rain affected Pittsburgh and Cincinnati games. Tonight Milwaukee hosts Columbus and St. Paul visits Indianapolis with several other matchups on the slate.
Roy Bruner, 23, a rookie pitcher who played for Baltimore in the International League, is notified to report to a Louisville draft board as Uncle Sam steps in. The note places Bruner amid a period of baseball upheaval and notes Pittsburgh's long standing policy of opening seasons away from home. Also referenced is Jack Dempsey’s 183 pound weigh in a historic boxing title win and Illinois producing 13 former varsity stars in professional baseball this season.
In a Sunday baseball doubleheader the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 3 to 2 lifting Brooklyn into a first place tie with St. Louis at 31–12. Higbe earned his ninth win with a seven hitter while Lanier allowed four hits for the loser. The Cardinals and Dodgers share the league lead as the Giants and Cubs also won.
Harry E Stevens son of Mr and Mrs Carl B Stevens of 606 State street enlisted in the United States Army at the New Castle Recruiting Station. He has been sent to the Coast Artillery Corps in the Hawaiian Department for a three year enlistment.
Frank Hambrick Jr a newspaper carrier fell while delivering papers Saturday afternoon and fractured his left ankle. He was taken to Jamestown Memorial Hospital at 11 15 PM for X ray confirmation of the injury.
James Gillespie an 11 year old son of Dr and Mrs James A Gillespie of East Sutton street fractured his right wrist while playing basketball on a field near Allen street Saturday evening. William Hetrick 12, son of Mr and Mrs Howard J Hetrick of R F D No 5, cut his palm when he grasped a tree with a lodged darning needle during play Sunday morning. Both boys were treated at Jameson Memorial hospital.
Lewis Black 21 of 309 Highland avenue Was treated at Jameson Memorial hospital late Saturday night for a laceration on the right ring finger from a cut on a broken window in Youngstown. He was brought to the hospital by Walter Hakale of 1105 Highland avenue.
The Yankees rallied to defeat the Indians twice, overcoming a late lead loss to secure victories. Key performers drove the comeback as New York extended their dominance in the series.
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