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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
13
Local fishermen along the Great Lakes Niagara and St Lawrence anticipate pursuing muskellonge in June praised as the gamest fish. The muskellonge, a big pike, is praised for its fierce fight and long runs, with June named as prime time for the chase.
The Red Cross tournament of the Women's Metropolitan Golf Association starts at Rye New York. Several state championships and tournaments begin this week in various cities including Hartford Nashville Haverford Montclair Wilmington Chicago and a Frankie Brown vs Kid Coster 20 round boxing match in New Orleans.
Members of the Knights of Columbus baseball team will practice tonight at Cascade Park starting at 6 30. All members are urged to attend the session.
Eddie Foster struggles with a sore arm while Harry Weaver and his 13 wins for New Haven highlight top pitching. Home Run Baker leads the Yankees in hitting as Sisler powers the Browns in pennant races. George Burns shines with the Giants. McGraw praises Bezdek as Pirates intrigue the Giants. The Braves surge recalls 1914. Max Carey stars on bases. daylight saving is blamed for Tigers’ troubles. Sam Jones wins his first Red Sox game. Braves drop bad pennant dope, Cicotte looms on mound for White Sox.
Stanley Ketchel defeated Billy Papke in ten rounds at Milwaukee on June 4 1908 in the first meeting for the middleweight title. Ketchel landed a decisive left early and with Papke dazed fought on, Ketchel winning by a narrow margin as three more bouts followed before he proved the better man.
South High School of Youngstown defeated Rayen 17 to 10 in the third game to win the scholastic championship. South overcame a large Raven lead and now holds wins in football basketball and baseball. Raven took the track meet.
A dialogue reveals confusion over the phrase minor poetry and the notion of exploring it with a tunnel and blasting. The exchange hints at a larger debate about literary value and interpretation.
J and S Waliger brokers in Youngstown Ohio offer immediate cashing of Liberty Bonds at current market prices. Office hours are 9 to 5 daily and until 7 pm Monday and Saturday. Located at 614 Dollar Bank Building.
The First Baptist church unfurled a large service flag last evening, filled with stars and a central red star bearing the number eight. Forty five church members listed by Rev McAlister were honored, with remarks from J A Perry and Lt Robert Strickler Jr. The event ended with a poignant service and a fiery address on duty.
Frank Shea of Pittsburgh University, holder of Intercollegiate and National AAU sprint titles, failed to break the 440 yard record at the New York Athletic Club centenary games. Clocked at 50.2 seconds, he blamed a delayed start, travel fatigue, a rain-softened track, and a south wind for the hindered effort.
In a May 12 1918 letter from France Paul R Sankey writes home about good meals and lodging. He notes the climate is nicer than Fort Crockett Texas and praises French kindness. He mentions 20 games with one loss and receiving baseball shoes from his mother.
William M. Brown charged with larceny from the person went on trial before a court on a grudge claim and was listed as colored in the case notes.
At Nad er's pool room Edward Fee testifies Brown sat beside him and stole twenty eight dollars from his pocket. Brown denies the charge. Defense attorney S L Clark represents Brown while District Attorney George W Muse prosecutes for the commonwealth.
The city draft board asks for volunteers skilled with typewriters to handle accumulating typing work. Those wishing to offer service should contact Secretary Attorney R. M. White at the draft office on the sixth floor of the Lake Savings & Trust Company.
The New York Nationals lose Benny Kauff to army service reducing offense and defense. Management plans to strengthen the outfield and pursue Davis Robertson who may return to the team. Manager McGraw has utility players like Thorpe and Wilhoit as alternatives. Kauff leads the club with a .859 average over 35 games and high fielding and throwing standards.
The renowned race horse Ben Brush died at 25 at Hartland stud in Lexington Kentucky. He sired famous runners including Broomstick, Dahli, Sweep, Trance, Lady Amelia and Pebbles. During his career he won the Kentucky and Latonia derbies Suburban and Brighton handicaps and others.
West Pittsburg police report locating the stolen Ford roadster owned by G. C. Chambers of 411 Wallace Avenue. The car, taken Saturday evening, was found abandoned on a road near West Pittsburg.
Belfontaine Pennsylvania June 10 John QC Christley a Rockview penitentiary mail clerk was electrocuted today after five contacts and nine minutes. Christley had been convicted for killing his wife in a fit of jealousy.
Sealed proposals will be received at the Street Commissioner's office until 4:00 p m June 17 1918 for constructing sidewalks at the property of J Nolan corner of East Washington Street and Beckford Street. Work per City Specifications. copies available at the commissioner’s office. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. H M Beighley Street Commissioner. News-lt
New York June 10. Pirate catcher Fred Blackwell, athletic Kentuckian, enlisted in the aviation corps last winter and is ordered to report at Cornell June 15. He showed promise with Pittsburgh and Bezdek hoped for a great receiver. He left last night for Bowling Green, Kentucky, for a short rest.
Troop Eleven defeated the Spider nine 14 to 8 on Simp son grounds. Llewellyn and Glazzer teamed for the Scouts while Harris Bowen and Haidarah starred for the Spiders. Score by innings shows early errors and late offense.
Hartman pitched for the Freshmen and held the Juniors to two hits in a 5 to 0 victory. M Richael pitched for the Juniors allowing five hits. The game ends the week for the class league with a two inning spread and incomplete scoring lines.
Pacific Coast Baseball league will transport teams by car between San Francisco and Los Angeles starting Sunday due to rising rail and Pullman fares. Allan T. Baum, the league president, announced that automobile travel will cost about the same as rail.
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