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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1925
Page
32
Gene Tunney defeated Tom Gibbons by knockout in 12th round after 1 minute 23 seconds, earning a potential bout with Dempsey. Gibbons, exhausted by heat and age, failed to defend as Tunney delivered a sharp array of punches, hailed as a transformed, dominant boxer.
Westminster will lose only one senior, captain Bob Hunt of Bellevue, to graduation in 1926. Coach E Dwight Dyer highlights standout freshmen Orvil Mitz Bill Hartwell Red Hayes Hickory Hetra Paul Montgomery Tim Wilt Albert Berry and Tom McMeekin as additions. The article also recounts Gene Tunney's decisive victory over Tom Gibbons, noting Tunney's rapid rise and the crowd of about 40 000 spectators who witnessed the match.
A lively take on the 1925 World Series contenders the Phillies and Athletics. It notes star pitchers Gray Harris Rommel and manager figures Art Fletcher and Connie Mack, comparing lineups and strengths while praising Fletcher as a future McGraw.
The Alliance Juniors defeated the West Side Pirates 5 to 2 in a five inning game played Thursday evening at Glazner Field. Polish N. A. had an easy time defeating the West Side Juniors with a 5 to 1 final score at the same venue.
The Southside Olympics defeated the St Michael Cardinals 15 to unknown. The game featured six extra base hits and seven runs in the fourth inning.
Colored Stars of New Castle meet the Monarchs of Pittsburgh Collegians at Leasure field at 3 30 p m The Monarchs have a strong ball club The Stars recently defeated Hillsville Independents in their latest game
Westminster captain Joe McFate led the Blue and White of New Wilmington to a Tri-State Conference title with a 3-3 tie against Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. McFate was chosen 1926 captain after a standout season, as results show singles and doubles wins and a dramatic final scoreline in heat.
Philadelphia takes a 6 to 5 win over Pittsburgh while Brooklyn defeats Chicago 7 to 6. Cincinnati shuts out Boston 1 to 0 and New York scores 11 against St. Louis. Today Philadelphia visits Pittsburgh. Brooklyn goes to Chicago. New York plays St. Louis. Boston travels to Cincinnati.
Yesterday's results show New York 10 over St Louis 7 and Washington 5 over Chicago 3. Philadelphia defeated Detroit 8 to 6 while Boston beat Cleveland 5 to 4.
A sports card lists matchups including St Louis against New York and Chicago facing Washington with additional games noted Detroit at Philadelphia and Cleveland at Boston.
Kansas City 5 defeats Minneapolis 0 while Columbus earns a 13 to 4 win over Indianapolis. Louisville beats Toledo 6 to 3 and Milwaukee defeats St. Paul 10 to 9.
Croton avenue is torn up so fans should travel to Leasure park this afternoon using East Washington street to County Line then Cascade street or through Neshannock avenue narrows and the paper mill hill. The Colored Stars today face the Pittsburgh Monarchs and Wednesday clash with King Tut league stars at Walton field.
Freidman, star pitcher for Boyles A C, dominated the Juniors on Boyles Field Friday night. The final score read 7 to 6 as ten Juniors were retired on strikes. Isaac allowed nine safeties for seven runs, while Hoskins homered and doubled to pace the offense. Lamm added two hits.
The King Tut League standings section recounts current team positions amid brief notes on recent games. A tongue in cheek line references two Irishmen as a throwaway aside, reflecting the column’s light tone within sports briefs.
George Thomas former Geneva College quarterback and 1923 captain will assist Coach Phil Bridenbaugh with New Castle High football this fall He is a 1923 graduate and will coach backfield candidates while teaching mechanical drawing at the Senior High school He served in France with the American Army during World War I and his move is welcomed as New Castle aims for the W P I A L title.
Gene Tunney, victor, announces he deserves a title shot at Jack Dempsey after stopping Tom Gibbons in the 12th round at the Polo Grounds. Gibbons praises Tunney as an improved fighter while expressing no excuses for his defeat.
At Walton field the Pirates edged the Giants 6 to 5 in five innings in hot weather. Wilkins and Bush pitched well with eight hits allowed each. Hart slugged two doubles and Rick and Frazier added two base hits apiece. Pirates pulled ahead with five runs in the fifth after Giants led 5 1.
Willie MacFarlane wins the United States Open by one stroke in Worcester Mass after a two 18 hole playoff final score 72 to 73. Bobbie Jones of Atlanta finishes as the runner up in a tournament described as the greatest in history.
The First MLE team of the New Castile Church league faces the First Baptist squad on the B. & O. grounds Monday evening. Walter E. Kirker will umpire. The MLE team leads tied with Central Christians and aims for their second win of the season using a strong lineup.
Slattery failed to box at Avon Park last night as the crowd was small. Jack Schoendorfer attended. The management leased the park to M. J. Barry and two bouts were staged. Walter Keefe defeated Johnny Dill of Wheeling and Marine Toliver of Wheeling defeated Jack McDonald of Butte. Ten round bouts were held with George Chip as referee. Many who came to see Slattery were disappointed.
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