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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1917

Page

36

Fights Under Tent Proposed By Dime

Promoter Jimmy Dime considers outdoor boxing under a large tent for New Castle. Attendance at the Pirate Kansas match will gauge public interest and influence Dime’s next moves. Boxing in a tent blends outdoor light with indoor comfort, suits evening timing, and could draw big crowds for Mo on, Picato, Brannigan, and challengers.

New Castle Jimmy Dime Dime Tom McMahon Jack Dil- Dayton Dayton Jim Banvas Moon Picato Brannigan

Barry Says Bean Ball Is a Myth

ST. LOUIS June 5 Barry of the Boston Americans says he never believes in the bean ball and doubts its existence, stating he faced numerous pitches but considers the claim unfounded and untrue.

Barry ST. Louis Boston Americans

Baseball Results: First Baptist Defeats Second U P C

First Baptist won 2 to 0 against Second U P C in Monday’s baseball game. Strong pitching limited the opposition while the Baptists pushed across two runs en route to victory.

First Baptist Second U. P. C

Tonight's Game First Christian versus First U P

A local matchup headlines the evening as First Christian hosts First U P in a spirited campus clash. The game features campus rivals with likely transfer momentum, and fans expect a tight battle for regional bragging rights.

First Christian First U. P

Yesterday's Results and Today's Baseball Schedule

Yesterday Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 5 to 1 Boston defeated Cincinnati 5 to 2 Chicago won over Brooklyn 4 to 2 New York topped St. Louis 5 to 3 Today Brooklyn faces Pittsburgh New York plays Cincinnati Philadelphia meets Chicago Boston visits St. Louis

Pittsburg Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn New York St. Louis

Hockey Scores From Sunday Games Across League

Chicago defeated Philadelphia by 4 to 2, Washington beat St Louis 7 to 4, New York won against Detroit 6 to 5, and Boston edged Cleveland 2 to 1 in the latest matchups.

Detroit at New York and more matchups listed

A lineup of NBA or league games shows Detroit visiting New York, St. Louis meeting Washington, Chicago playing Philadelphia, and Cleveland traveling to Boston.

Contempt Of Court Leads To Fine For Rosa Russo

Rosa Russo faced Judge Emery on a charge of contempt of an alderman’s court after she verbally abused Alderman Coates in a courtroom hearing. She was fined $25 and costs and given advice after being removed from the office.

Rosa Russo Emery

Baptists Win As Coen Fans 11 In Church League Victory

Frankie Coen struck out 11 batters in five innings but the Baptist offense netted a 2 to 0 win over the Second U. P. team. Mike Jones reached base twice and scored twice, stealing second and scoring on an error in the second. Williams held the mound for the Baptists and held the U. P. bats to three hits.

Frankie Coen Coen Baptist Mike Jones U. P Baptists Jones Orr Grim Peg Williams Galbreath W. Orr

No Rule Against Veteran Players

Cincinnati June 5 The national baseball commission issued a notice stating that league rules forcing a minimum number of players with no professional experience are contrary to the national agreement and void. It holds such rules aim at economy and salary limits but will not discriminate against veteran players who sign with clubs within the league salary limits.

Cincinnati National Baseball Commission Pirates Honus Wagner Jimmy Callahan Jimmy Chuck Ward Chuck Ward Cal Bigbee Baird Bunny Brief

Coconut water fermentation helps rubber coagulate

Experiments in Ceylon show that cocoanut water, when fermented for a few days, can be used to coagulate rubber. The finding suggests a natural method to process rubber using a plant extract.

Ceylon

Italian Rebels Throttle Terrace Juniors in Saturday Game

The Italian Rebels defeated the Terrace Juniors at Simpson field hitting to all corners. They scored nine runs in the first inning and eight in the fifth as Padovanox controlled the opposing batters. Nag Richards stood out as the Rebels best hitter and they seek a rematch with Neal Street Athletics for the junior New Castle championship.

Terrace Simpson Field Padovanox Nag” Richards Neal Street Athletics New Castle

Confusion Over Middleweight Title After Ketchel Death

Ambitious promoters seek a world middleweight title bout to settle a controversy sparked by the death of Stanley Ketchel and the subsequent disputed claim to the championship after Lester Darcy’s death. The field sees imitators and heated debate as fans await a legitimate successor.

Fisth Entertainment Stanley Ketchel Lester Darcy Ketchel Darcy

Baptists Release List Of Eligible Baseball Players

The First Baptist church league roster lists Mc Allister Wellar Custer Brinley J Jones Pence McCormick Smith Williams Hollis Richards Patton Harris D Hoskins A Hoskins Eakin Rodgers Ingham Thompson Getchel Whitlatch Ashton Edminston and Ramsey as eligible players. M J Howard is the manager. De Garmo’s eligibility is disputed and Frank Coen with Paul Carson were omitted from the recent list.

First Baptist McAllister Wellar Custer Brinley J. Jones Pence McCormick Smith Williams Hollis Richards Patton Harris D. Hoskins A. Hoskins Eakin Rodgers Ingham Thompson Getchel Whitlatch Ashton Edminston Ramsey M. J. Howard DeGarmo Frank Coen Paul Carson U. PP

Cancelling Interleague Series Dampens Minor League Fans

New York June 5 The abrupt end of the proposed inter league series between American Association and International League clubs disappoints fans nationwide. President Ed Barrow says the league would have supported the pact, while some Association owners resisted, delaying and ultimately scrapping plans for the novelty series.

Jack Velock International News New York American Association International League Ed Barrow Colonel Wathen Louisville Tom Hickey Hickey George Tebeau Kansas City Barrow Garry Herrmann

Coaltown Beats Bessemer In Last Saturday Game

Coaltown defeated Bessemer 9 to 3 after capitalizing on Bessemer errors. Wampum was slated to face Bessemer but cancelled, leaving Coaltown to secure the win with decisive play.

Coaltown Bessemer Wampum Coaltown Boys

To Sell Liberty Bonds Two Days

M. J. Donnelly, local agent of the Equitable Life Insurance company, received a dispatch from the Edward A. Woods agency of Pittsburg through which he does business, requesting him not to write insurance but to sell Liberty bonds today and tomorrow. He is complying with the request.

M. J. Donnelly Equitable Life Insurance Company Edward A. Woods Pittsburg

No Man Had Word To Say For F. Welsh

Freddie Welsh yielded his lightweight crown after a brutal stoppage by Benny Leonard. The public criticized Welsh for safety-first tactics, while Leonard is praised for skill and power. Leonard aims to pursue big-name bouts and may join war service soon. White stands as a potential rival. The Panama Cathedral towers gleam with pearl shell roofs reflecting sunlit seas.

Freddie Welsh Benny Leonard Welsh Leonard Charley White White

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