Seniors Win Two Cups in Meet of High School Class Teams
Upper-classmen take relay race and score most points in the meet. Drizzle fails to spoil the affair as events produce good marks and entertain a crowd of fans.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
12
Upper-classmen take relay race and score most points in the meet. Drizzle fails to spoil the affair as events produce good marks and entertain a crowd of fans.
Seniors win two silver cups by eight firsts in thirteen events at Elder field. Seniors lead early, finish 63 points to 33 for Sophomores with many notable marks from Holyfield and Harman.
A Boston club captain threatened to pull a top player off the court after he trailed in New York. The captain warned he would remove him if he lost more games. The player then won 18 straight games. American Lawn Tennis reported the incident.
Indianapolis June 7 Jack Curley fight promoter made a flying trip to secure 5000 for Jack Dillon the local light heavyweight in a 30 minute ring challenge with Frank Moran in Brooklyn on June 29. The tentative deal called for Dillon to get 10000 for 10 rounds but promoters added the extra 5000 as the articles of agreement were signed yesterday.
In Boston on June 7 Jack Britton won a decision over Mike O Dowd in a 12 round welterweight fight. Britton used a sharp left to the face while dodging O Dowd’s rushes and held the edge with better defense and timing.
Yesterday Pittsburg defeated New York 3 to 2 and Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 7 to 4 Chicago won over Philadelphia 8 to 2 St Louis edged Boston 2 to 1 Today Pittsburg visits New York Chicago hosts Philadelphia Cincinnati plays Brooklyn St Louis travels to Boston.
Detroit wins 3 0 over Boston as all other games are postponed by rain.
Philadelphia visits Chicago while New York faces St. Louis. Boston goes to Detroit and Washington plays Cleveland in early season basketball pairings highlighting four city rivalries.
Spectator interest surges this season with large turnouts in many cities. The Indians and Yankees post strong home crowds, while the Giants and Dodgers attract unprecedented attendance. Al Walters emerges as a top catcher for the Yankees, and Captain David Shaw bets $120 on Prince Loree, who shows early fast work for a potential 2:10 pace this summer.
Admiral Jellicoe of the British Navy was hailed as the champion gunner of the service during his midshipman days. The recognition highlights his early prowess and leadership in naval gunnery.
Cold conditions and rain kept Croton and First Baptist from playing in the Church Baseball league last evening. Grounds were suitable and spectators gathered, but players did not arrive. The game is recorded as postponed and will appear in the postponed list.
The Borough A. C. will clash with Italian A. C. Saturday on the borough grounds. Both teams have been going good this season and a fast contest is looked for. Borough A. C. has open dates June 24 July 4 and 29 for first class teams. For game details contact Charlies C. Withers at 1901 Pennsylvania avenue New Castle.
Notre Dame officials announce four teen baseball and twelve track monograms will be awarded to track athletes for the season in South Bend.
Yesterday's rain postponed First Baptist versus Croton M E. A new game tonight features Croton M E. against Central Pres.
Frank G. Menke notes the Pirates beating the Giants snapping a five defeat stretch in eight games since a 17 game streak. Dodgers rise with strong batting against the Reds, while Tigers race back into contention. Sallee dominates Braves. Spur wins the Withers stake at Belmont. Cubs slug past Phillies.
The Amateurs announce the Hard Boiled Eggs aim twilight matches and seek 17-18 year old teams such as Coaltown Live Wires South Side in the vicinity. Walter Wogan invites teams at 221 Park Avenue and Bell 947 L. The Live Wires hold a Thursday 7 30 meeting at First Christian church and plan a Saturday visit to Energy to face a strong local team. June 21 game hoped at Cascade Park with arrangements via The News. A note on warts mentions verruga vul...aria as common.
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