1943 Game Kill Report Issued by Game Commission
Harrisburg June 8 The preliminary 1943 game kill tabulation lists 462 580 returns from 582 097 license holders. Deer bucks 21 915 antlerless 14 011 bears 288 rabbits 2 207 838 squirrels 683 091 woodchucks 139 320 raccoons 40 307 wild turkeys 2 051 ruffed grouse 100 544 pheasants 362 950 quail 33 585 Hungarian partridges 1017 woodcocks 13 150 shore birds 1 297 geese 818 ducks 46 969 and grackles 20 702. Total 3 693 000 pieces of game. season total 9 184 000 and final 1943 total 5 869 000 pieces weighing 7 100 tons. Factors include fewer hunters, scarce small game, bad opening day weather, war conditions, and ammunition shortages. Officials note high prompt reporting and forthcoming final figures after more reports are received.
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Sion
Sylvan Heights Golf League Plays Two Matches
Saegertowns defeated Spaulding A C 4 2 and Universal Sanitary Manufacturing Co beat United Engineering Office 4 2 to 1. President Frank Summers will host a luncheon for all Sylvan Heights golfers at the clubhouse next Wednesday evening after the matches.
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Sylvan Heights
Saegertowns
Spaulding A. C
Universal Sanitary Manufacturing Co
United Engineering Office
Frank Summers
Former Grid Star Goes Ashore in Hazardous Beach Assault
London June 8 Bob Halperin a former Brooklyn Dodgers football player and electrical contractor turned U S Navy sailor was identified as among the first Americans to land in the big push He is assigned to mark beaches for assault infantry troops a highly dangerous task in the campaign.
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London
INS
Bob Halperin
Brooklyn Dodgers
U. S. Navy
National League Results And Upcoming Games
Yesterday in the National League Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati while New York and Philadelphia won, Boston also beat Philadelphia. Today’s games include Chicago at Pittsburgh St Louis at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Brooklyn and Boston at New York.
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Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Caicago
St. Louis
St Louis
Brookton Iy
Chicago
Detroit Fall to Chicago in Morning Hockey Action
Boston and New York posted results as Chicago defeated Detroit 3 to 1. Later, New York played Boston under twilight conditions while Washington faced Philadelphia and Detroit met Chicago with Cleveland visiting St Louis.
Boy and His Dog Letter From Sailor In Hospital
A sailor writing from U S Naval Hospital in the Pacific complains about locals blaming his dog and other service pets. He misses his dog more than the city and asks for understanding, noting the dog’s comfort helps him cope with service life. The note also mentions local clubs and upcoming exhibition games and historical sports highlights.
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Mr. Fritz
New Castle
Wounded Men to Parade in Fifth War Bond Campaign
Six wounded soldiers from Desion hospital will join the East Palestine parade opening the Fifth War Bond drive next Wednesday. Patriotic, fraternal, religious, and civic groups will march to music by four organizations including Camp Reynolds drum and bugle corps.
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East Palestine. O
Desion Hospital
East Palestine
Camp Reynolds
Williams Wins Narrow Decision Over Angott in Philadelphia
Ike Williams, 20 year old Tren ton NJ lightweight, edged Sammy Angott in a 10 round decision before 15500 at Shibe Park Philadelphia Referee Irving Kutcher ruled Williams winner after one judge favored Angott Williams weighed 134 1 2 pounds to Angott 139 1 2 and earned his seventh straight victory Angott slipped twice in the fifth but Williams used left hand sniping and rights to the ribs without a knockout possibility.
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Philadelphia
Ike Williams
Trenton
N.J
Sammy Angott
Washington
Shibe Park
Irving Kutcher
Willams
Ancott
Angott
Williams
Catholic Reserve League Calendar Schedule
Catholic Reserve Baseball League schedule lists games from June 9 to June 16 with matchups including St Mary St Vitus Madonna St Michael St Lucy St Monica and others across North South West venues New Castle Croton Weet and West field sites as the calendar shows each date and pairing.
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Catholic Reserve Baseball League
St. Mary
St. Vitus
Weet
St. Vitus Miss
Croton
Madonna
St. Michael
South
St. Lucy
St. Monica North
St. John
West
St. Joseph
SS. P & J. West
North
St. Monica
New Castle
St. Mary West
Schoolteacher Becomes Lieutenant at Camp White
Corp Art Greencoe encounters his former history instructor Lieut Louise Bloodworth at the post finance office. The reunion occurs as Bloodworth, now orientation officer, calls his name and greets him as lieutenant.
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Camp White
Ore Ins
Devs
Atlanta
Corp
Art Greencoe
Lieut
Louise Bloodworth
West Pittsburg Faces Shenango Pottery in City Baseball Clash
West Pittsburg meets Shenango Pottery at 5 45 pm on Lee Avenue as the City Baseball circuit seeks to roll back Shenango Pottery from first place. Loyal Moose and Johnson Bronze loom in the standings with recent wins and losses shaping the race.
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West Pittsburg
Shenango Pottery
Lee Avenue
Loyal Moose
Johnson Bronze
Bronze
Moose
Alcos
Booker T. Washington
Universal Pottery
New Castle
Altos
Red Sox Trim Yankees Top
Joe McCarthy faces trouble as his Yankees bow to Boston 8 to 1 in the five game set. The Red Sox slugged their 26th homer against New York this season, amid pitching pressure discussions in Boston.
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Red Sox
Yankees
International News Service
New York
INS
Joe McCarthy
New York Yankees
Boston
Boston Red Sox
Joe
Durocher
Church Golfers Play Tonight at Castle Hills Course
Four matches are on the books for tonight at the Castle Hills golf course for the New Castle Church golf league. Members should tee off no later than 6 30 oclock. Tonight the Mahontg churches meet Herbor U P High land battles. First Christians face First Baptists and Ep worth) clash with First Presbyterians and First U P teams.
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Castle Hills
New Castle Church Golf League
Mahontg
Herbor U. P
Parker Poised to Break Track Records at Nationals
Charley Parker of San Antonio Texas emerges as the standout schoolboy sprinter at the national AAU track and field championships in New York June 17 18. He has already set nine records in 14 races this season is undefeated since 1941 and aims to challenge Jesse Owens era marks in 100 and 200 meters while competing in senior and junior events.
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New York
Jesse Owens
Clyde Littlefield
University of Texas
Ferris
Parker
Nouthwestern
Owens
Hhe
Ele
Iso
Jefferson High School Student Council
San Antonio
Lax
University of Texa
Parker ix
Perris
St Marys Defeat Highlights Catholic Reserve Baseball Action
St Marys beat SS Phillips & James 9 to 2 at Ryan Town Field led by Campbell on the mound and Sullivan with a homer and single. St Michaels topped St Monicas 6 to 2 at Wampum Field behind Sawor’s five strikeouts. St Johns edged Madonnas 6 to 3 at Washington Field as Isaac hurled two hits. St Josephs routed St Vitus 11 to 1 at Lee Avenue Field with Ross fanning 12. St Lucys forfeited to St Vitus Mission in a Catholic league game.
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St Marva Church
Phillips
James
Ryantown Field
Campbell
Kulinsk
Sullivan
Guinaugh Campbell Shriver
Murphy
Kelly
Mills
Smith
St. Marve
St. Marys, Campbell and Milk
Phillips & James
Kulinski
Cwynar
St Johns
Madonnas
T. Washington
Isaac
St. Johns
Dudek
Boda
Inwidges
Madonna Ca
Eshero
Bocek
St. Josephs
Conti
Janacone
St. Vitus
Lee Avenue Field
Ross
Carvella
Panella
Barbatto
Bigley
Dor
Oak
Evarre
St. Joseph
Ross and Bigley
Zarone
St. Vitus Mission
St. Lucys
Wampum
Defense Group Plans Canvass Of Soldiers
Civilian defense personnel will meet Friday evening to plan a house-to-house canvass for soldiers entitled to vote in November. Captain Edward Young and George Clark will explain the procedure as wardens visit each house in Grove City borough and five adjoining townships to obtain the necessary data. Fire engines are said to have been invented by Ctesibus in 250 BC.
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Grove City
Edward Young
George Clark
Ctesibus
Open Season For Game Is Listed
Harrisburg June 8 The Game Commission announced tentative seasons for 1944 45 to aid war workers in planning vacations Bears late November raccoons fall into winter limits raised to 4 daily 20 seasonal no doe deer season deferred for returning service members fur bearing mink skunk otters mink Oct 1 to Feb 1 1945 muskrats Dec 1 1944 to Feb 1 1945 beavers Feb 15 to Mar 1 1945 opossums open Sept 30 1945 migratory game season to be announced by federal government opening days vary with safety rules first small game day no hunting before 9 am opening.
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Harrisburg
Game Commission
Ros L. Leffler
Gite
Race Profits To Go To War Effort
Delaware Park track remained open on advice of authorities. About $30,000 in profits from yesterday’s operations will be turned over to the war effort.
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Wilmington
Del
Bryan Field
Delaware Park
Fishing Industry Recruits Sought for War Effort
Washington seeks 40000 new workers for the fishing industry under War Manpower Commission plans. The target boosts employment to fill roles previously held by men and explores hiring women as potential workers to meet wartime production needs.
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War Manpower Commission
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Leisure Coats
the Winter Co
NEW Castle News Sports
NAVY
Midwest
Ensign Howard Weis
Wisconsin
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Notre Dame
U. S. Naval Training School
Fort Schuyler
National League
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St. Touis Cnight
Lewis
Sailor
The
Pacific
U. S. Naval Hospital
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Calif
Ed Fritz
the News
Wilfred
Bob Morrow
Shenango Valley Beagle Club
Chuck Schweinsberg
New Castle Revolver Club
H.p
Harry Stuhldreher
Ington Redskins
Hank Benura
St. Louis Browns
DeHart Hubbard
Michigan
Hubbard
Asllinois
Dad
Levines
Penn Theatre
Catholic Reserve League
Blue Bird
Stella Lekosky
Blue Birds
Miss Lekosky
Shenango
Little
Orphan Annie
Harold Gray
Delehanty
Frightenin
Trix
Belen
BY Frank Beck
Yankee
Pirates
Reds
By John Cashman
Leo Durocher
Philadelphia Phillies
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Giants
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Sewell
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Hal Newhouser
Orval Grove
Columbus
America
Jack Lords
Chuck
Chuck Hostetler
Detraat
By Lawton Carver
ST. Marys
St Josephs
St. Monicas
P. Montcas
Forpete
Defense Group
Oscar Levine
Long Ave
Summers
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