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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
9
The Nocks lost to Connellsville 9 to 1 at Cascade Field in a mistimed game marked by errors and weak hitting. Nevenpara lasted, but five extra base hits, including a triple, doomed New Castle as Connellsville built leads from the second inning onward. The Cokers plan another game today with Sharon visiting Friday and Saturday.
Energy defeated Davis A C of New Castle 7 to 5 on the Baldwin grounds. Energy led early, Davis A C failed to score until the seventh, and a late rally in the eighth was stopped. Lineups list Myers and Cunningham among Energy players and Rose and Struthers among Davis A C players.
Chicago fans waited as the Cubs climbed to second place in the National League on the strength of a winning streak while the White Sox dropped from first to second in the American League after New York edged Boston in a ninth inning triumph.
New York June 11 The Olympic committee’s team picks drew criticism as experts questioned first calls while key athletes like Yale’s Robert A Gardner missing from the main list. The contingent departs Friday aboard the steamer Finland with many familiar stars notably absent from the roster.
The Reds were roughly handled by the Phillies with Fromme getting knocked out in the fifth inning, signaling a decisive early setback for the visitors.
Clark Griffith signals the Senators have an 11 game winning streak as they push toward the pennant. The dressing room buzz centers on Griffith and the team’s late season surge.
Waynesburg defeated Westminster 2 to 1 in an 11 inning baseball game at New Wilmington Pennsylvania yesterday. Justin pitched for Waynesburg, limiting Westminster to three hits as the sequence of play remained tight throughout.
In Budapest on June 11, A. K. Rubenstein of Russia secured first place in the international chess masters championship with 13 wins and two defeats. Marshall and Duras tied for third, with Marshall remaining to face Rubenstein and Spielmann, who sits second.
In Poughkeepsie on June 11, Columbia and Cornell crews steadily train for the inter-collegiate regatta on June 29. Both camps report their rowers in good condition with morning and afternoon practice sessions.
Se fore on the Harmony line promotes Gardner as a balanced rural city home. Ten minutes ride and plots from two to five acres are advertised with prices starting at 56 dollars. North Pak Realty Co and agent B. J. O'Brien at 22 Mast Washington Street present the listing.
Larry Lajoie of the Cleveland American team is praised as the most popular player in the league. Fans present him with a horseshoe crafted from a thousand silver dollars for his tenth year with the club and his dependable play that saved the team from many losses.
Sharon Paavese owner Paige launches a fundraising petition to raise 500 dollars to cover expenses for improving the Giants with new players. Manager Paige and Captain Mullen plan to strengthen positions this week as the Giants chase first place before the July 15 half season cutoff, with McKeesport Alliance New Castle on tour.
Tommy Bresnahan trains hard for next Monday night’s 124 pound bout with Matt Brock. Bresnahan shows sharp improvement and aims to beat the Jew Kid, with fans hoping for a premier featherweight clash. Preliminary bouts feature Youngstown versus New Castle as Dan Sweeney faces Dan Daily and Mike Farragher matches Jack Harper. The card also pits Bob Zolo against Joe Chip in a rugged duel. Nap Rucker’s return boosts Pirates hopes while Bobby Byrne errs on a muffed pop up costing Brooklyn a run.
Fred Paige owner of the Sharon team visited New Castle to inspect conditions. He plans fundraising if needed to keep the fast baseball nine in town as attendance dwindles. Manager Smith controls the Nocks after a Pittsburg league meeting and the team struggles financially with low crowds.
The Yanks push Chicago from first place in the American League. Boston edges St. Louis 3 to 2. Giants and Cubs trade blows with a late rally by the invaders. Heine Zimmerman hits two homers. Chief Meyers collects a single double a triple and a homer. Ford and Lange link on the mound until misplays erupt in four New York runs. Washington keeps winning as Mullin’s defense falters. Senators trail by 2.5 games behind first. Pirates lose 1 to 0 to the Superbas in a 1 hour 12 minute game. Bresnahan’s Braves defeat Boston after many clubs beat the Red Sox. Sallee and Dale are knocked from the box.
Summary of games from St Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Chicago Detroit and other venues. Vivid innings show team pitching finds and runs. Standout pitchers include Brown Krichell Bender and Mullin with Onslow Engle and Cash.
In New York Pittsburg and Brooklyn tests, Brooklyn loses 4 1 to 0 with Camnitz Gibson Rucker and Miller combining. Chicago outscores New York 9 to 8 with Wiltse Crandall Myers. Boston defeats St. Louis 11 to 3 behind Hess Kling. Philadelphia tops Cincinnati 10 to 1 as Fromme Fletcher McLean Seaton Doom blend. Schedule has Pittsburg Brooklyn Chicago New York Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Boston matchups.
New York June 11 Mike Gibbons of St Paul outpointed Tommy Connors of Scranton in a one sided ten round match. Gibbons dominated nine rounds and nearly kayoed Connors in the final round.
A. L. Westgard of the American Automobile Association starts a 16,000 mile journey to map three cross country routes. He will cover northern middle and southern corridors on this triple trans continental tour.
In McKeesport Shatdal led 11-8 in the first frame as McKeesport posted a 411 000 11 to 360 021 90 final. At Salem Steubenville beat Salem 031 000 41 while Taber Carroll Kotcha Sheets Marshall led the scoring. East Liverpool defeated Alliance 192 996 000 to 080 115 000 with Leasure Diehl Donnelly Herron Piper contributing.
Local sports slate lists Steubenville visiting Salem, Alliance facing East Liverpool, Connellsville at New Castle, and Sharon playing McKeesport in district action.
Dayton plays Wheeling Springfield hosts Youngstown South Bend visits Erie Grand Rapids meets Canton Fort Wayne faces Zanesville Terra Haute battle Akron in a multi city lineup.
Oldring singled Collins tripled Baker doubled and Strunk connected for a homer in the sixth inning sealing a win for the Naps.
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