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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1944

Page

20

Dodgers Climb To Fifth Place After Twin Wins Over Phils

The rejuvenated Dodgers moved to fifth in the National League standings after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6 to 3 and 8 to 1. Other games saw the Giants edge the Braves, Walters nearly shut out the Cardinals, and the Pirates fall to the Cubs. The Yankees lost to the Red Sox, Partee homered in Boston's 8-7 win. Indians beat Athletics in 11 innings, Senators edged the A’s 7-5, and the Indians also defeated the Browns 4-3 while Detroit-Chicago was rained out.

New York Brooklyn Dodgers Port Phils New York Giants Boston Braves Mc Ott Walters Bucky Walters St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Partee Indians Browns Washington Senators Philadelphia Athletics A's George Myatt Senators Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns

Angott Williams Rematch Considered After Narrow Decision

The article reports a possible rematch between Sammy Angott and Ike Williams following Williams' close decision over Angott. Williams seeks a title bout with Juan Zurita, who recently dethroned Angott, while Angott may wait on the outcome of Williams' pursuit and the Pennsylvanuia ruling.

Philadelphia Sammy Angott Ike Wiliams Trenton N. J Williams Willams Juan Zurita Angott Irving Kutcher Pennsylvania

West Pittsburg tops Shenango Pottery in baseball clash

West Pittsburg defeated Shenango Pottery 8 to 5 at Lee Avenue to climb fourth in the league. Cardella starred with a triple and two two base hits while Eversole Gazetti Sono Thomas DelPrince each added bases, Hartman relieved Ferrucci to earn the win over Laitmen.

West Pittsburg Shenango Pottery Lee Avenue Hartman Ferrucci Blackie Fundoots Shenango Cardella Eversole Gozetti Sono Thomas DelPrince Moose West Pittsboro Pannella Gazetti Scho del Prince Laiimen Ferruccci Lanrmen Laitmen Shook Irwin Cei Arte West Pittsburg H. E. Grinnen Markey Ee Mills Eee Eern Eeesoues Scala

Pennsylvania official Raymond H. Smith ex Penn State athletics chief

Raymond H. Smith, former graduate manager of athletics at Penn State, currently serves as deputy State Secretary of Commerce in Pennsylvania.

Raymond H. Smith Pennsylvania Penn State

City Baseball Loop Standings Brief

Machinists versus West Pittsburg at West Pittsburg. Johnson Bronze faces Alco at Booker T. Wahsington. Uni-Refracs host Shenango Pottery at Lee Avenue.

West Pittsburg Johnson Bronze Alco Booker T. Wahsington Uni-Refracs Shenango Pottery Lee Avenue Shenango

Moose Defeat Alcoas 6 to 1 in City Baseball League

T Campbell pitched four hits and seven strikeouts guiding the Moose to a 6 1 win over the Alcoas at Booker T Washington Field. Sharp Moose fielding limited Alcoa and heavy hitting came from Rico Coulter and Budai who each had multiple hits including a triple by Budai and Rico.

T. Campbell Moose Alcoas Booker T. Washington Field Campbell Smialowski Marshall Rico Coulter Mike Budai

National League Results Mixed as Brooklyn Tops Philadelphia

National League batters produced a slate of games. Chicago II and Pittsburgh tied with Boston, 6 to 6. Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 8 to 1, while Cincinnati beat St Louis 7 to 1.

Chicago Pittsburgh New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Wis Mo Brooklen

Baseball scores and rain delay shuffle schedules

Washington beats Philadelphia 5 to unknown while Cleveland defeats St Louis 4 in 11 innings. Detroit and Chicago game postponed due to rain. Tonight Washington hosts Philadelphia and Cleveland visits St Louis under night games as Penn State football runs seven losses in 47 starts during the 1919 to 1923 golden era.

Washington Philadelphia Boston New York Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Chicago Penn State

Local Sportsman’s New Conversation About Boxing and Baseball Echoes

Ben Brown visits his old city after retirement in California and talks with Jimmie Dunn Emmett Rocco Babe McCoy and George Chip’s successor Babe McCoy. He notes Dunn paused boxing plans and may move east while Rocco works at a defense plant. Brown also mentions the Olympic in Los Angeles and the Hollywood Legion Bowl hosting fights. CY Williams reflection spans players from Bob Muncrief and Oli Dutra to Earl Browne Browne’s long baseball journey ends near his original start 67 feet from the pitcher’s slab.

Man California Pacific Los Angeles Jimmie Dunn Emmett Rocco Dunn Babe al McCoy George Chip Brown George Parnassus American Légion Hollywood Earl Browne Louisville Colonel American Association Battlne Browne Louisville Colonels

Presbyterians Lead Golf League Standings at Castle Hills

First Presbyterian tops the league after two matches with 8 points at Castle Hills Golf Course. Highland U P and Harbor U P tied for second on 7, Epworth 6, Mahoning Churches 5. Results show Harbor 4 Mahoning 2 and First Presbyterians 4 1/2 to 1 1/2. Medalist Jimmy Dart shot 38 with George Stitzinger 39 as runner up. Next week’s schedule features Mahoning Churches vs Highland U P and other matchups.

New Castle Church Golleague Castle Hills First Presbyterian Highland U.P Harbor U.P Epworth Harbor Mahoning Churches First Presbyterians First U.P First Baptists Highland First Christians Morgan Jones Sr Mahoning Jimmy Dart George Stitzinger Spuzzer Jarrett A. Paytas Elder Wallace McGatfix Lautenslager Pollowing Joe Epworth First Baptist

Dykes Seeks New Contract With White Sox

Chicago June 9 James J. Dykes announced he is shopping for a new deal with the Chicago White Sox. His current three year contract expires at season end and he does not want to wait long to negotiate a new pact.

Chicago James J. Dykes Chicago White Sox

Dean Park Dodgers edge Fannins in 6-5 Legion game

Dean Park Dodgers, led by Lefty Campbell a six hit effort, defeated the Fannins 6 to 5 at Lehigh Field on Thursday in American Legion Junior League play. McPeak homered and doubled for Fannins as four errors aided Dean Park’s third inning surge. Shelar Gentile and Kwolek had two hits for Dean Park while McPeak, Fannin, and Reed contributed for the Fannins. Dean Park now under Bob Miller and scheduled a 2 pm Sunday practice and meeting.

Dean Park Dodgers Lefty Campbell Shelar Gentile Dean Park Kwolek Bob Miller Rm. FC BS Mills Fannins McPeak Zerone Reed

Aces topple Penn Eagles in high scoring win

The Aces defeated the Penn Eagles 11 to 10 at Gaston Park. Eckles earned the win while Demos pitched well for three singles. Morici took the loss. The Aces face the Zoups Supers next Wednesday at 11 at Gaston Park field.

Aces Penn Eagles Gaston Park Eckles Demos Morici Gaston Park Field

Litwhiler Granted 2-A Deferment for Public Interest

Philadelphia draft board reclassified Danny Litwhiler from 1-A to 2-A citing service in public interest and health. The St. Louis Cardinals slugger, 28 in August with a prewar wife and child, was deemed contributing via baseball’s support of army funds and exhibition games.

Philadelphia Danny Litwhiler St. Louis Cardinals J. Kennard Weaver Litwhiler Pearl Harbor Army Weaver

Umpires Meet Tonight to Plan Assignments

Lawrence County Umpires Association calls all members to a meeting at the Y tonight at 8 30. Leon Hill, president, will assign umpires to games for a two week period.

Lawrence County Umpires Association Leon Hill Umps

Armstong and Davis Ready for Clash at Madison Square Garden

The aging boxers Henry Armstrong and Bummy Davis head toward a crossroad bout at Madison Square Garden. Armstrong, once a dominant champion, seeks to prove he still can fight at top levels while Davis, younger and punchy, aims to regain prominence after earlier career reverses. The bout is framed as a pivotal, potentially defining moment for both men.

New York Davis Henry Armstrong Madison Square Garden Armstrong Rainer Petey Sarron Boti Davin Fritzie Zivic Zivic Sarron Lou Ambers Mane Zas Hare

Former Penn State coach runs poultry farm in Doylestown

Hugo Bezdek, once a major league baseball manager and Penn State football coach, now operates a poultry farm in Doylestown near Philadelphia.

Hugo Bezdek Penn State Doylestown Philadelphia

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