Goose Tatum to star as Negro League showman in city game
Indianapolis Clowns first baseman Goose Tatum will headline the Negro American League showmen versus City League All-Stars at P. J. Flaherty Memorial Field on June 15 at 8 15 p m. The 6 ft 3 in, 192 lb slugger boasts an 84 inch reach and wide athletic versatility beyond baseball.
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Reece
Goose) Tatum
Indianapolis Clowns
P. J
Willard
Joe Louis
Jack Johnson
Jess Williard
Tatum
Harlem
Hopp Trade Between Pirates and Dodgers Is Canceled
Pittsburgh officials protested after learning Marvin Rackley had a sore arm, leading to the cancellation of the Johnny Hopp and cash for Marvin Rackley deal. The re trade with Hopp to return to the Pirates takes effect immediately.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Pittsburgh-Brooklyn
Johnny Hopp
Marvin Rackley
Pirates
Dodgers
Rackley
Bucs
Lanier Demands 11000 Salary To Return To Cardinals
St Louis headline notes Max Lanier demands revival of 1946 contract worth 11000 before rejoining the Cardinals. Lanier, playing semi pro in Drummondville Quebec, told president Fred M Saigh Jr he would return only if the 1946 terms are revived. The report also mentions a postponed city league softball game between East Side Shamrocks and DeCarbo Bombers at Rose Avenue and birthday note for Shamrocks third baseman Bob Miller.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Fred M. Saigh, Jr
Max Lanier
Lanier
Drummondville
Quebec
Saigh
Redbirds
Shamrocks
DeCarbo Bombers
Rose Avenue
Bob Miller
Rocks
National Guards
Bolanos Edges Baby Face Jones In Tight LA Bout
Enrique Bolanos of Los Angeles defeated Baby Face Jones of Detroit by a split decision after ten rounds at the Olympic Auditorium. Jones pressured early, Bolanos rallied to secure the narrow victory during a rough, evenly contested middle and late rounds.
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Bolanos
Los Angeles
Enrique Bolanos
Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium
Baby Face Jones
Detroit
Mich
Jones
Enrique
Baptists Win Softball Clash Over Presbyterians
The First Baptist church softball team beat Central Presbyterians 8 to 7 in a league game. Robb pitched the win for Baptist with Keganise taking the loss. Harlan and Kelso led the offense for the Baptists.
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Baptists
First Baptist Church
Central Presbyterians
Robb
Keganise
Harlan
Kelso
Here and There in Sports Land Highlights and Hopes
Here and There notes trout fishing at Pymatuning Lake and Crappies at Elk Creek while Wept headlines cover boxing plans and baseball race for All Stars against the Indianapolis Clowns June 15. Local figures include Mrs Fair stroke recovery Ernie Moore boxing notes and Carm DeLeone Jr a young prospect.
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New Castle
Pymatuning Lake
Elk Creek
Erie
City Baseball League
Indianapolis Clowns
Carm DeLeon’s
West Washington Street
West Pittsburg
Universal
Ecclesians
Lawrence Indies
Ryantown
Union Township High School
Civics
Union High Field
Bill Semler
Philadelphia
Hawks Lead in American Can Golf League at Castle Hills
The Hawks hold a one point lead over Sparrows in the four team American Can company Golf League at Castle Hills course. Hawks captain is Jimmy Guido. last Monday medalist was Al Ellis with 41 on the back nine. The club house featured a quartet after matches.
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Hawks
Castle Hills
Sparrows
Robins
Owls
Jimmy Guido
al Ellis
Summers Makes Fine Eagle at Sylvan Heights
Frank C. Summers, local golfer and course advisory member, sunk a 150 yard eagle three on No. 11 at Sylvan Heights using a No. 6 iron, thrilled by the ball’s light hop into the hole. Cleveland pitchers set and tied AL records with 47 consecutive scoreless innings in 1948.
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Sylvan Heights
Frank C. Summers
Cleveland
Moose Softballers Blank Sharon Nine 2-0
New Castle Moose defeated the Benny Jones aggregation of Sharon 2-0 at Cascade Street field. Rodger Maggie pitched two hit shutout against Harris who yielded four singles. It marked the Moose fifth consecutive shutout victory.
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New Castle Moose
Benny Jones
Sharon
Cascade St. Field
Rodger Maggie
Moose
Harris
Sylvan Heights League Round Six Pairings
Sylvan Heights golfers take the seventh round in the season with matches listed: Morella’s bye, Johnson Bronze vs Castle Club, American Cleaners vs New Castle Eagles, New Castle Moose vs East Side Shamrocks, United Engineering vs Shenango Pottery Local 3125, Figuly’s vs Universal Rundle.
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Sylvan Heights
Morella’s
Johnson Bronze Employes
Castle Club
American Cleaners
New Castle Eagles
New Castle Moose
East Side Shamrocks
United Engineering
Shenango Pottery
Figuly’s
Universal Rundle
Ball Player Hurt In Mushball Fall
John Capp aged 26 of Box 61 Wampum was treated at Jameston Memorial hospital at 8 20 p m Tuesday for a fracture of the right elbow after a fall during mushball play.
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John Capp
Box 61
Wampum
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Capp
400th Anniversary of St Francis Xavier Mission Observed in Japan
Catholic pilgrims marked the 400th anniversary of St Francis Xavier's mission to Japan with the novena of grace ending at Yokohama Sacred Heart Cathedral. About 1500 worshippers braved rain. Norman Cardinal Gilroy presided, Brig. Gen. W P Shepard attended for the U S Army. The group carries the preserved right arm of St Francis and will end with a high pontifical Mass at Meiji Stadium in Tokyo.
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Yokohama
INS
Japan
Sacred Heart
Australia
Norman Cardinal Gilroy
W P. Shepard
U. S. Army
Tokyo
Meiji Stadium
Vacancies Open in Anti Aircraft Artil lery Veterans Hope Enlistment
M Sgt Harry O Falls announces vacancies for men who served with the Anti Aircraft Artillery postwar. Eligible applicants must have honorable discharge after May 12 1945 from any armed force. Enlistment grade offered. Contact principal recruiting station Frew Building room 400 or Post Office Building room 202 or call 4745.
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Harry O. Falls
U. S. Army
U.S. Air Force
Frew
U. S. Air Force
Pa Week Women Chairmen Named
Mrs Meade D Detweiler Jr of Harrisburg announced nine regional chairmen for Pennsylvania Week to boost women's participation in the October 17 24 observance. Regional chairs include Katherine S Carpenter Jersey Shore Harrisburg region Martindale Erie region McCartney Altoona Schall Beaver Sill Pittsburgh Sloan Allegheny. Also notes first electric headlights for cars in 1909 and electric starter in 1911.
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Harrisburg
Meade D. Detweiler Jr
Pennsylvania
Katherine S. Carpenter
Jersey Shore
Northcentral
William E. Martindale
East Southcentral
Mitchell McCartney
Altoona
West Southcentral
Harry Schall
Erie
Northwestern
Morton Sill
Beaver
Southwestern
Andrew Sloan
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Prison Clean Up Ordered for Chambersburg Jail
Chambersburg Borough Council reviewed an official ultimatum from the State Welfare Department Bureau of Corrections to clean and fumigate the jail section of police headquarters within 90 days. The order demands cleaned and sanitized facilities, repaired walls and ceilings, covered iron bars, and improved supervision to prevent inmate self harm. If unmet, the Justice Department will intervene.
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Chambersburg
INS
State Welfare Department
Bureau of Corrections
Fred W. Brady
Justice Department
Bureau
Baseball Parlay Book Probed in City Poolroom
Detective Tom Boyle arrested poolroom proprietor George Joseph on West Washington Street yesterday alleging baseball parlay books were in operation. Joseph posted a $100 cash bond for a police court hearing today but did not appear for trial.
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Tom Boyle
George Joseph
West Washington Street
Boyle
Joseph
Plan to honor Alonzo Stagg at Chicago dinner
The article notes chess field on the University of Chicago campus as Stagg Field hosts football gear for a signal event. Amos Alonzo Stagg will attend the 46th annual dinner of the Order of the “Cc,” the lettermen association for former U of C football greats.
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Chicago
INS
Stagg
University of Chicago
Amos Alonzo Stagg
The
Order of the “Cc
U. of C
Abatement Tax Plan Endorsed by City Solicitor
Solicitor R M White urged acceptance of an abatement tax plan citing city benefits. Finance Director Albert Hoyland supported the view. The state law allows back taxes to be paid at face value with penalties and interest waived, and the city has until June 21 to adopt the plan. White awaits a copy of the new law from Harrisburg before a final recommendation.
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R. M. White
Albert Hoyland
White
Harrisburg
Ellwood City Moose Lose To East Palestine At Sylvan Heights
Ellwood City Moose suffer a 22 to 13 defeat at Sylvan Heights against East Palestine in a golf tourney. Tony Ot taviana shoots 75 and Dario 78, with Tom Cloran of East Palestine matching 75 for medal honors. Dom Riccitti of Ellwood manages the event, played in fine fashion.
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Ellwood City
Moose
East Palestine
Sylvan Heights
Ottaviana Boys
Tony
Dario
Tom Cloran
Dom Riccitti
Ellwood
Veterans Auxiliary Plans Hospital Work at VFW Post
The Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary at West Grant Street met with Mrs. Beatrice McNicholas presiding. They outlined hospital work and reported on the anniversary meeting. Delegates to the Department convention in Philadelphia July 7 8 and 9 were chosen: McNicholas Woods Davies Koss Black and Carter. The program included Flag Day songs and dances and a lunch by May Clark and Mary Koss. Next meeting is Thursday evening June 16.
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Corp. Harry L. McBride
Veterans of Foreign Wars Home
West Grant Street
Beatrice McNicholas
Evelyn Woods
Department
Philadelphia
Lillian Davies
Mary Koss
Mayme Black
Irene Carter
May Clark
Refrigeration Men Agree On Wages
About 300 refrigeration and air conditioning service workers returned to their posts in Pittsburgh after a 29 day strike ending with a 25 cent per hour pay raise. The AFL Steam Fitters Local 449 and the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association reached the agreement with servicemen on commercial jobs earning $2.12 and a half per hour, meeting part of the union demand for a 62 and a half cent increase.
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Pittsburgh
INS
AFL
Division 757 B L E to Hold Thursday Meeting
Members of Division 757 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will hold their regular meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 eastern standard time. The gathering will take place at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall on Hazel Street in Youngstown.
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The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hazel Street
Youngstown
Moravia Jackson Softball Rout Defeats Wesley 13 to 0
Moravia Jackson blanked Wesley 13 to 0 in a league game. Pitcher D Tindall faced 23 batters, Deiger took the loss, and Wayne Emery led at bat with standout hitting. The Australian coat of arms features a kangaroo and an emu.
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Moravia-Jackson
Wesley
D. Tindall
Deiger
Wayne Emery
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