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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
12
Manager Lewis of Terrace A C has arranged a game with the Oxford club of Youngstown at Cascade park next Saturday. The Oxfords, former Tri State and Central league players, are rated strong and eager to challenge Lewis nine. The start time is 3 o clock.
Eddie Mack a noted boxing promoter was shot in the thigh during a Braves Cubs game in Boston. Spectators and players reacted with alarm as Johnny Evers helped the injured man. The cause remains unknown with reports of an accidental discharge from a gun in Mack's back pocket in the bleachers where gamblers gathered.
Dick Smith defeated Harry Curzon over 20 rounds to claim the championship title and the Lonsdale belt in London. In New York Jimmy Regal out-pointed Sailor Joe Kelly in 10 rounds, Artie McGovern and Joe Stanley boxed to a draw, Charley Hayes out-boxed Joe Bush in six rounds.
New York reports Christy Mathewson showing revived form as he returns to strong pitching with the Giants. The piece compares his late career resurgence to Cy Young’s 1907 return, noting Mathewson’s improved control, use of a spit ball, and strategic delivery after arm troubles in 1914 15.
Baseball notes recap a chaotic day with many one run results. The Giants fall in extra innings while the Yankees move up as Indians stumble against the Red Sox. The Phillies beat the Cardinals in the 11th and the Dodgers widen their lead over the Giants.
Otis Crandall former Giant and federal agent has been purchased by Oakland from St Louis Browns, confirming a move to the Athletics organization.
National League results show Brooklyn 3 over Pittsburg 2 and Philadelphia 6 over St. Louis. Chicago defeated Boston 1 to 0, Cincinnati won 3 to 2 in eleven innings over New York. Today’s schedule includes Pittsburg at New York Chicago at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Brooklyn St. Louis at Boston.
The American League results include Boston 5 Cleveland 0, New York 3 Chicago 2, Detroit 3 Washington 2, with St Louis Philadelphia rained out. Pending games list Philadelphia at Chicago, New York at St Louis, Boston at Detroit, Washington at Cleveland.
Allen Pitches Good Ball but Epworth M. E. teammates provide backing as Harry Allen defeats the First United Presbyterian church team 6 to 2. United Presbyterians drop to second place behind Central Presbyterian amid errors and strong hitting from Epworth M. E. players.
Cleveland slugger Joe Jackson maintained his hitting pace by achieving nine consecutive hits. In a game against Detroit he collected a triple two singles and a base on balls in four plate appearances before failing to hit in his final at bat ended the streak.
Epworth Methodists defeated First U 6 to 4 in a church league game. First Baptiste faced Croton M. E. in tonight's schedule. Capt. Joe Reid, 92, and brothers William 90 Samuel 84 Warren 75 Reid, longtime Houkla residents, live with their parents' 1835 migration site in Miss.
Ralph DePalma and Dario Resta, both Italian racers, qualified for the 300 mile auto derby in Chicago. Their Mercedes and Peugeot cars appear evenly matched as tickets may hinge on minor differences for next Saturday’s race.
Chicago promoters of a betless racing revival plan for a two weeks card set to start July 15 announced the meet will be backed by representative business men.
The opening rounds of the national women's lawn tennis championship in Philadelphia saw Miriam Steever of Chicago defeat Edna Wildey of Plainfield in straight sets 6-0 6-2. Dorothy Disston defeated Mrs. Robert Leroy 6-1 6-4, while Maria Guthrie and Martha Guthrie were noted absentees from the California contingent. Molla Bjurstedt, the defending champion, remains favored though the field is larger this year.
The Chicago-Ohio State baseball game in Columbus will pause at 4:30 pm for six Maroon players to receive diplomas. Because Chicago's commencement was delayed, the graduation occurs during game time, violating conference rules. Coach Pat Page will give the baccalaureate address amid the ceremony.
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