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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
12
American star Mike Phipps battles British rider for control as Westbury hosts the polo cup series. The action centers on defense and ball theft during the match, highlighting Phipps’s quick hands and competitive drive.
Giants pound five homers in one inning tying the 1898 Pirates and 1930 Giants mark, Danning Demares Whitehead Salvo Moore homering as they rout the Reds 17-3. Tigers Top Yanks. Cards beat Bees in 10 innings. Phils nip Cubs. Dodgers tie for third. Indians edge Red Sox 8-7. White Sox beat A’s 7-4. Senators rally past Browns 10-7.
Yesterday's National League and American League results are listed with standings. Key teams include Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia and St Louis in the NL with notes on wins losses and percentages. The schedule shows today's matchups including Pittsburgh at Boston Chicago at New York and St Louis at Brooklyn among others.
Eddie Majeski hit a seventh inning homer as the Slovaks beat West Pittsburg 9 to 8 at Clifton Flats before about 2000 fans. Leroy Anderson relieved Balla after four first inning runs, holding the West Pittsburg hit parade to four runs rest of game. Bravkevich pitched for West Pittsburg. The Slovaks move to nine wins and one defeat on the season.
Michael Babovsky, chair of the Slovak club, denied a rumor that Steve Russell would be replaced by Steve Gonda as manager. He affirmed Russell’s leadership as the team, eight wins and a close finish, will continue to guide the Slovaks as they face K. Pulaskis at Clifton Flats. Russell initially refused to manage during a 9 to 8 win over Wrest Pittsburg but agreed to resume duties afterward.
Score by innings shows West Pittsburg overcoming a late rally with a 4-1 advantage through four innings and a three-run finish. Key plays include Majeski home run and Eisenser three-base hits. Multiple players contributed with two-base hits, wild pitches, hit by pitch, and notable pitching lines from Braykovich and Anderson.
City Baseball Loop standings list teams such as West Pittsburg Columbus Club Lawrence Indies Ryantown Elder A Union Civics West Side Tigers and St Josephs with scores listed for recent games. Scheduled games include Josephs at K Pulaski and West Side Tigers at Elders with Lockey Field noted.
Four City Softball League games head to four fields starting at 5 45. Nobils face Radiators at Gaston Park while Lingertight meets Johnson Bronze at Clayton Street Mahoningtown. Foleys clash with Gus Big Ten at Rase Avenue Edenburg. Glasser hosts Str Joes versus EK Pulaski district note. In Edenburg, Colored Blus beat Edenburg 11 to 6 behind Micco homer and Malick Micto doubles Leeper fanned 10 Gray five.
Frankie Moran a local featherweight trains with Johnny Dean a professional middleweight. Dean lost a close decision to Billy Scose in California. The 126 pound southpaw Nos believes he will beat Johnny Hetk of Pittsburgh Monday at the air cooled Arena. Kowalik and Genaro loom hot. Genaro, Youngstown Golden Gloves champ, must win to keep status. Kahleaston Post No 3 of the 28th Division staging six other scraps to aid expenses for Williamsport state convention.
The Gas Company softball team defeated All-States last night at North Highland Field 8 to 7. Winning pitcher Johnson, losing pitcher Casson. Score by innings shows early runs for All-States and a late burst for Gas Company.
The Troggies upset the Fannins 7 to 5 as Poleniek earned the win. Johns was knocked out in the second inning and Cowden closed as reliever. Fannins travel tonight to face Liberty Street Sluggers at Liberty Street Field. Fannins 100 110 0 FWB Troggios -050 109 1. Batteries Fannins Johns Cowden and Schenckier Troggios Foley Mick and Petro.
The Mahoning Methodist team beat Croton Methodist 5 to 3 at Clayton Street Field. Battery Howard and Denny for Mahoning. Glover and Nelson pitched for Croton. L Blasdell and Twaddle led hitting for both sides amid a noisy single night clash. Progressives win game at Ashland Avenue Field as Al Piccutta hurls for the wine nen with Brooks on mound for the boxers. Nick Lombarda hits hard, Sinck stars for Croton losers.
Lawrence County Baseball ralgo features Nord-Stanley nine at nine wins two losses facing Mew Castle Hot Tops in New Galilee. Bessemerites seek to halt leaders as Ellwood City nears Beaver County pennant. East Side Redskins slump, Hillsville strong, N Calderara doubles. Three 5:45 p.m. games set Hillsville at Ellwood City and Bessemer at New Galilee plus East Side Redskins at Wampum.
The New Castle Field club course hosts weekly Thursday matches of the New Castle Church Golf league. First Presbyterians face Highland Uy FP, St Marys meets Trinity, St Josephs vs First Methodist niblick swingers, and First Christians tangle with First U.PL as teams vie for top spot. Next Thursday rounds head to Castile Hills course.
Capitola baseball team defeated Mahoning Indies 22 to 6 at Centennial field. Chuck Cortes starred with four stolen bases while Capitol team hitters produced nine hits. Scoring details show Mahoning with zero in first and later innings, Capitol 01 and 22 as the final tally.
Rambling notes on baseball and football lore feature Connie Mack’s proxy role with the Athletics, Joe McCarthy’s plans for DiMaggio, and quirky tidbits about Harry Craft and Hank Lether. Also covered are a Pirates shaky showing, Dodgers history, St. Louis Browns attendance, Baer family, and Ohio State football prep under Francis Schmidt as Green Bay Stadium expands for grid season with 2,600 extra seats and local coach notes.
Patsy Perroni of Canton predicts Joe Louis will KO Galento when Perroni faces Eddie Simms in Cleveland. He doubts Louis has slowed in four years and praises Louis’ power while criticizing Galento and Lou Nova. Also notes War Admiral retired to stud and golf titles won, with Arena Girls softball results and upcoming game vs Mooney Girls at Dean Park.
Two City League games are set for tonight with West Side Tigers at Lockle Field and St. Josephs Ecclesian facing K Pulaski at Glasser Field. Managers name pitchers Carey or Melmyre and McCormick will start either Effmasier or Fuller while Cathy Mrozek and Steiner Shieker Picata are noted in lineup previews.
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