Bringing Up Father
Comic strip feature in 1918 highlighting the antics of Father and son duo as they navigate daily life and neighborhood quirks with humor and sharp social satire.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
8
Walter Johnson Dominates Pitchers as Lone Star of the Mound
Walter Johnson of the Washington team is portrayed as the supreme pitcher among major leaguers, surpassing Babe Ruth in pitching value. A highlight notes his May 15 eighteen inning 1–0 win over the Chicago White Sox, featuring a decisive late single and flawless defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News
New York
Walter Johnson
Washington Wizard
Walter
Johnson
Washington
Chicago Sox
Lieutenant Wibbard to present Re-Making of a Nation film
Lieut Warren J Wibbard from Camp Sherman Chillicothe Ohio is assigned to explain The Re-Making of a Nation at the Coliseum all week under government and public safety committee auspices. Showings are 2 30 p m and 7 and 9 p m daily with 25 cent government ordered admission and no reserved seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren J. Wibbard
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Coliseum
United States
Public Safety Committee
Wibbard
United States Capitol
Washington
United States Congress
Senate Hall
Continuation Nine Wins By Forfeit
The Continuation school nine claim a 9 0 forfeit win over Pottery Juniors after Pottery failed to appear at Elder's field on Friday afternoon, game forfeited after a reasonable wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottery
Elder's
Jim Sullivan Fights Hun Now in War Service
English middleweight champion Jim Sullivan born 1886 Bermondsey later boxed in London. He fought Billy Papke in 1911 winning the first knockout sighting in the ninth round. Sullivan challenged Georges Carpentier for Europe title in Monte Carlo 1912 and was knocked out in the second round. He later went to Australia before World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Sullivan
England
Bermondsey
London Scottish Regiment
Billy Papke
London
Sullivan
Georges Carpentier
Europe
Monte Carlo
Australia
Local boy James Neville promoted to sergeant in Balloon Co
James Neville, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Neville of 917 East Washington, has been promoted to sergeant while serving with Balloon Company 58 in San Antonio Texas. He is now one of the observers who ascend with balloons to scout land and troop positions and left Texas several days ago with his company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Neville
Sergeant Neville
San Antonio
Texas
Balloon Co. 58
E. Neville
East
Washington Street
Pennant Race In The Majors
Yesterday's scores show postponed games due to cold weather. Leaders include Chicago and New York atop the standings with Cincinnati and Philadelphia close behind as teams await rescheduled contests.
Atlantic Juniors Defeat Moravia A C In Hilltop Victory
The Atlantic Juniors beat Moravia A C 17 to 11 on Phillips Hill Friday afternoon. J Ross pitched for the Atlantics with fifteen strikeouts, limiting Moravia to four hits while Levine allowed nine strikeouts but ten hits. Batteries For Atlantic Juniors J Ross and R Muccio. for Moravia A C Levine and Kohler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Juniors
Moravia A. C
Phillips Hill
J. Ross
Atlantics
Moravia
Levine
R. Muccio
Kohler
Baseball scores from a busy AFL day show multiple results
In the American League Cleveland defeated Boston 14 to 7 while New York edged St. Louis 1 to 0. Detroit beat Washington 9 to 6 and Chicago won 2 to 1 against Philadelphia.
Whitesox Find Second Ed Walsh
Chicago June 8 Another Ed Walsh is being groomed by Manager Rowland in Frank Shellenback a lanky spitball pitcher The modest youth should become a hero with White Sox fans in Chicago Rowland faced incidents on the trip ending May 31 but Shellenback and Eddie Murphy along with Risberg compensated For the latest Cleveland game Shellenback rescued a veteran pitcher and won his start baffling Barrows He retired Tris Speaker on flies in five appearances a notable feat for a youth too young for the draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ed. Walsh
Rowland
Frank Shellenback
Whitesox
Cleveland
Shellenback
Eddie Murphy
Risberg
Boston
Barrows’ Artillery
Tris Speaker
Matchups Set Nightly as Teams Play Round of Games
Boston faces Cleveland. New York plays St. Louis. Washington meets Detroit. Philadelphia goes against Chicago in scheduled contests across the league.
Jim Thorpe Ends Football Career After Long Run
Jim Thorpe announces retirement from professional football after years of play since being declared a pro by the A A U. He says fatigue from year round training and business obligations in Oklahoma drive the decision, not fear of injury. He notes he will not play next fall in Ohio and implies he may never play again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Thorpe
Jim
Thorpe
Oklahoma
Ohio
Westside Tigers Defeat Live Wires 21 to 8 in Lively Game
Westside Tigers beat Live Wires 21 to 8 at Lee Avenue grounds yesterday. Tigers outhit and outfielded the visitors. batteries were Waltzer and Reinold for the Tigers and Hicks and Bryson for the Live Wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westside Tigers
West Side Tigers
Lee Avenue
R. H. EB
Tigers
Waltzer
Reinold
Hicks
Bryson
Yankees Keep Pace With Red Sox After Win Over Browns
Flashes from score boards note the Yankees beating the Browns 6 to 4 on Del Pratt's sixth inning double. The win pulls New York within a game of the Red Sox while Detroit defeats the Senators as Heilman collects four hits. Myers struggles against the White Sox and the Tigers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Pratt
Browns
Yanks
Redsox
Detroit
Myers
Hanson
Shaw
Senators
Harry Heilman
Hoppe Agrees To Defend His Title In 18.2 Balk Line
Willie Hoppe agrees to defend his 18.2 balk line billiard title with Welker Cochran and Jake Schaefer invited. A tournament in New York next November carries a $250 entrance fee, $5,000 from Brunswick-Balke-Callender and a winner’s share near $4,000. Hoppe also offers to play any rival for $2,500 a side if others bow out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Willie Hoppe
Welker Cochran
Jake Schaefer
Brunswick-Balke-Callender Co
Hoppe
Realty Transfers Show Small and Major Property Moves
A list of realty transfers includes Frank E. Cole selling to M A Newton in Ellwood for 36 dollars and Sarah J. Miller selling to H Bernard Fox in South New Castle for 1000. Other entries record multiple ward transactions, many at 1 dollar, plus parcels exchanged among residents and companies such as Cherryhurst Land Company selling to Edna F Hoyland in Second ward for 285.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Cole
M. A. Newton
Ellwood
Albert A. Hoyland
Jacob Levine
Marco Giordano
Donato Fisco
Matthew McShane
James M. Buxton
Jenny McHattie
Ross Smiley
Perry
Sobieski L. Lusk
James W. Cooley
Sarah J. Miller
H. Bernard Fox
South New Castle
Joseph D. Clarke
J. Richard Boughter
Fourth Ward
John Richard Boughter
Arthur J. Stuffenberg
J. M. Hazen
The
Cherryhurst Land Company
Edna F. Hoyland
John M. Yoho
James E. Bailey
Samuel J. Rhodes
Mabel K. Liebendorfer
Charles R. Doris
William H. Martin
Personal Workers League Closes Financial Affairs
The Personal Workers League officers W T Burns president Sam Maitland vice president E J Berquist secretary and T J Davies treasurer decided to close its financial affairs. The treasurer will send a 24.95 check to John W Knox treasurer of the American Red Cross war fund as the total remaining balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Personal Workers League
W .T. Burns
Sam Maitland
E. J. Berquist
T. J. Davies
New Castle
John W. Knox
American Red Cross War Fund
Juniors Win From Boro Juniors at Boyles Field
The Y M C A Juniors defeated the Boro Juniors 7 to 2 at Boyles field. Pitcher Bob VanHorn allowed a hit only in the eighth inning, with strong support from teammates James, Gordon, VanHorn and Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boro
Boyles Field
Bob” VanHorn
Campbell
VanHorn
Van
James
Gordon
Stone
Boro Juniors
Campbell and
Burke
VanHorn and
Caiazza
Boston Players To Do Useful Work
All players of the Boston National League team voted at a meeting before the game with Chicago to enter at season end if not called sooner into a government classed useful occupation. Men above draft age and those subject to call voted. Four players are in Class 1-A of selective service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chicago
Mitchell Amuses Fans With Tire Blowout Pranks
Clarence Mitchell, pitcher for the Robins, taunts unsuspecting chauffeurs by mimicking a tire blowout. While the team traveled south for games, he sat in the back of cars and whistled as drivers slowed to inspect tires, then the players laughed at the ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Mitchell
Robins
South
Mitchell
Playhouse Quotation Sparks Curtain Commentary
Mrs Subbubs praises a play while dressing, noting that the second act unfolds after the first. The remark hints at stage timing and audience reaction in a theater vignette.
Wampum A. C. To Play At Bessemer
The Wampum A. C. travels to Bessemer to face the A. C. of that city. Despite handicaps from war losses of star players, the Wampum nine remains fast and ready to show its form. Mundo likely to work on the mound Saturday while Robertson, last year’s short stop, may be out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampum A. C
Bessemer
A. C
Wampum Nine
Mundo
Robertson
Anthracite Coal Shipments Barred
Lawrence county is among 29 areas barred from anthracite coal shipments by a Federal Fuel Administrator order. The city relies little on anthracite, so the restriction will cause little hardship locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
William Potter
Escaped Death on Moldavia
Greensburg reports Private Bernard Geough of Company A Fifty eighth infantry survived the Moldavia sinking by a German submarine. He is safe with his comrades at a rest camp over there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Bernard Geough
Company A
Fifty-eighth Infantry
Moldavia
Geough
Alabama Darkey Springs War Stunt Captures Hun Dogs
An Alabama darkey serving with French troops used a fox hunt strategy to trap German messenger dogs. He killed a fox, crossed No Man's Land at night, and dragged it back to the American lines. The next day six German dogs followed the scent into the American trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Darkey Springs
International News Service
France
Alabama Darkey
Darkey
No Man’s Land
City Council Approves Water Street Re paving Plan
The council on Friday passed an ordinance allowing repaving or repairing Water street between Mill and Washington streets. Bids will be sought for both repairing and repaving the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
Mill
Washington Streets
Who Wrote Casey at the Bat The Case of Ern est L Thayer
Thirty years after its San Francisco debut the poem Casey at the Bat is credited to Ern est L Thayer of Worcester Massachusetts. The piece drew early dispute with names like D Vys Murphy and Valentine attached, but records favor Thayer as author and E L T as initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudville
Casey
Casey At
San Francisco
Ernest L. Thayer
Worcester
Mass
Thayer
George Whitfield D’vys
Joseph Wainlin Murphy
Will Valentine
Harvard
Cambridge
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
de Wolf Hopper
America
Peabody High School Graduates All Enlist in Navy
Pittsburg June 8 Every boy in this years graduating class of Peabody high school will enlist in the navy. After graduation they will march to the naval recruiting station to apply for enlistment papers. Mrs George Wheelock chief yeoman U S N eloquence is responsible and she is in the city raising recruits for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Peabody High School
Navy
Naval Recruiting Station
George Wheelock
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