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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
8
The New Castle Checker club plans to travel to Pittsburg to face top Smoky City players. If they win it would boost New Castle’s standing after recent wins over Warren Niles and Youngstown. A city wide checker league is being organized to crown Lawrence county champion with four teams of five players each.
Frank G. Menke notes the Giants target the Dodgers with high hopes of a close race and huge crowds. Dodgers lead the field against the Cardinals as the season shapes up, while the Indians gain pace and the Yankees suffer defeats. Frank Kramer wins another championship race, his second in two weeks.
Boxers scheduled for six bouts this week include Benny Palmer versus Fighting Thorpe in Colorado Springs on Monday. Tuesday brings Jack Britton against Mike O Dowd in Boston. Wednesday features Jack Dillon versus Arthur Pelkey in Memphis and Benny Leonard against Johnny Dunce in New York. Friday presents Jack Britton against Harry Trendall in St Louis.
Auction notice reads June 9 at 1 p.m. six fresh cows available on the farm side near Graceland cemetery, Bell Farm, one mile from Grace land cemetery. John Ner. Adv. 25413.
In a rain softened Cascade park contest, New Castle High School beat Ben Avon 6 to 2. Horner pitched despite eight hits, contributing two hits and a run as Boone’s inexperienced lineup secured the lone season victory and a hopeful return next year.
Ad Wolgast and Freddie Welsh likely to meet in a Denver ring on or about July 4. The only hurdle remains a $1,000 difference cited by Wolgast’s manager as the reason Freddie has not yet signed the papers.
Saturday results show Philadelphia 2 St. Louis 0 Boston 3 Chicago 2 New York 7 Cincinnati 4 Pittsburg Brooklyn game noted as played on wet grounds. No games yesterday with western clubs in the east. Standings list matchups for today Pittsburg at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Boston.
In the American League, Cleveland beat Boston 11 to 2 while Detroit defeated Washington 3 to 2. New York won 6 to 0 over Chicago, and Philadelphia beat St. Louis 3 to 2. Detroit 4 Washington 3. Cleveland 9 Boston 3. Chicago 12 New York 4. St. Louis 4 Philadelphia 3. Upcoming games: New York at Chicago. Philadelphia at St. Louis. Washington at Detroit. Boston at Cleveland.
The New Castle Homing Pigeon club held its fourth race from the two hundred mile station to Sidney Ohio 205 miles away. The race set club speed and return records with Brown and Caravassos birds leading. The piece also recalls long standing Republican convention first ballot nominations spanning 28 years and ends with reflections on an old landmark sale and preservation effort.
New York June 6 Benny Leonard the New York lightweight was warned by the State Athletic commission that a failure to stage his Madison Square Garden bout with Johnny Dundee next Wednesday evening could bring a six months suspension. The commission also summoned Leonard’s manager Billy Gibson and Garden officials after he shifted to a Washington Park bout with Freddie Welsh on June 15.
Dr. R. G. Ferguson, former Westminster president, writes that the Old College structure has been razed and its foundation plowed. The building, used since 1852 as a recitation hall, later sold for 1046 dollars to Isaac Cowden, and recently occupied by Mr. Lewis, is gone though memories remain in photographs.
Chicago boxing circles expect Ever Hammer the Swedish fighter who defeated Freddie Welsh to open a summer boxing headquarters at Fox Lake Illinois. The plan aims to attract boxers and tired businessmen seeking outdoor sparring and training in a resort setting.
Dr J Bell Neff of Sharon Pennsylvania will preach at Epworth M E church at eight o clock. The song service begins at seven twenty o clock. The public is cordially invited.
Classified note announces need for good clean cotton rags at The News office located at 160t. The brief requests contributors to bring materials to the newsroom promptly.
Chicago speedway opens in a roar as 40 cars enter the 200 mile auto derby next Saturday. Barney Oldfield Dario Resia the Indianapolis winner Ralph De Palma and other stars prepare their mounts for the event.
J Rankin Martin of Beaver, a National Republican delegate, said that if Roosevelt secures the Republican nomination he believes he will be elected. He noted Hughes as having good chances and that Roosevelt favors Hughes. Martin indicated he might vote for Hughes on the first ballot but was unsure after that. He praised Knox as an able lawyer and a brilliant choice for the country.
Rain stops many baseball games on Saturday as grounds stay wet and weather threats keep most teams idle. Forecasts promise improving weather next week with several interesting matchups anticipated.
Tomorrow afternoon the annual interclass track and field meet will draw many fans as high school athletes compete at Elder's Field starting at 1 pm. The event, the final athletic meet of the year, pits seniors against underclassmen for the silver cup awarded to the winning class and an additional cup for the relay victors.
Philadelphia hosts the 30th annual United States lawn tennis championships starting today at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Former champions Mrs. Wm. H. Pouch Evelyn Sears and Barger Wallach are entered alongside defending champion Molla Bjurstedt who will defend her singles title and pair with Eleanor Sears in doubles while Bjurstedt teams with Charles M. Bull in mixed doubles. The entry list is among the largest in tournament history featuring top players from across the country.
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