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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1924
Page
29
Umberto Primo rallied in the third and fourth innings to defeat Scarazzo Coals 8 to 3 at B and O grounds. Perrino and Gennock made sparkling plays in the field, while F M Ross pitched well but received poor support.
Baseball's red letter day this year was June 4 when Boston captured first place and the Athletics rose from last. Tike the shot heard round the world marked Boston's advancement, a memorable event amid the hoped for celebration. Missing news coverage left Back Bay fans without the spread of news.
Scarazzo Coals dropped their third straight twilight league defeat at B. and O. grounds, slipping to the cellar of the Italian A. A. circuit after a 9 to 4 loss to Smiths Drug. Tommy Leach worked well until the fifth when walks and timely hits fueled the Coalers’ only runs. Cole led at bat with a homer a double and a single in three trips. Frank stole home in the fifth.
A somber note honors Cy as a baseball slugger who accepted a third called strike. The brief tribute recalls a defining moment and remembers his quiet dignity on the field.
A small group of America's top rowers will be chosen by tomorrow evening to compete for spots on the 1924 Olympic team. Trials and finals runoffs on the Schuylkill during the Navy Regatta determine entries. Penn, Yale, and the Navy contend for two to three boat classes led by University crews.
Norman E. Brown profiles Harry Heilmann as a one man campaign for his third batting title. The piece recalls his rise from 1916 tryout to 1921 champion with a .394 average, noting Cobb Cobb and Cobb influence, Sisler’s 1922 crown, and Ruth’s runner up finish as Heilmann seeks fans’ hits.
Aileen Riggin, the women's Olympic fancy diving champion, discusses Olympic trials at Briar Cliff and the Women's Swimming Association. She details events she may enter in diving and swimming, practice routines, diet, and experiences from past competitions while noting American prospects in diving.
A Saturday afternoon outing June 14 will host newspaper executives advertising and editorial staffs at Idora Park Youngstown Ohio to celebrate the new swimming pool. Dinner at 6 pm will be served in the park cafeteria with amusements for the guests, men only.
Two defendants scheduled for trial on Snyder Act charges pleaded nolle contendere Thursday. Antoinette Izzo faced liquor possession charges and Antonio Panella faced Snyder Act violation by selling. Both will be sentenced Saturday.
Yale plans 1925 schedule featuring Brown at Providence in a year. Brown will build an 8000 seat stadium costing 500000 funded by Brown alumni purchases of 25 dollars per seat, repaid with tickets to Yale and Harvard games. 83 percent of seats placed between the goals.
In a key early season clash, the Cubs trounced the Braves 9 to 5 to move within a half game of first place while Rain halted games for the Reds, Cards, and Pirates. Ruth homered for the Yankees in a 10 to 4 win over the Tigers and Thurston earned his ninth win for Chicago as the Athletics beat Philadelphia 5 to 3.
Kid Cangie of Mahoningtown will spar with Eddie Weygant at the Jimmie Dime gym as Weygant readies for his bout with Louie De Arco in Youngstown Tuesday night. Weygant recently boxed five rounds each with Bobby Merriman and Billy Gibson and will use a fast left hook in today's session.
The first British empire congress of mining and metallurgical experts will convene in London during the first week of June. The event gathers professionals to discuss advances and practices in mining and metallurgy.
A reader notes the slow process of selecting a winning candidate by Colonel Harvey, expressing impatience with the predictable delay and anticipation surrounding the result.
Lifeguard Jack Hulme reports scarce outdoor swimmers as bad weather and heavy rains this month keep people from bathing at Casecade Park. He notes water remains cold but forecasts suggest a few good days may draw New Castle residents back to the park and nearby pools for summer swimming. Camping camps in New Wilmington Junction say the water is fine and crowds have recently used the Loose Nuts area. If Jupiter Pluv remains away until Sunday, conditions may improve for swimmers.
Jim Carrigan leads the Red Sox aggregation to open the season against the Castle Smacks Monday at Boyles Field. Report at 5 45 with Ryan Canon Cowles Prosser Bogdon Doyne McCombs Kelliher Rod Rogers Jinks and Carrigan. A game is also requested with the New Castle Independents.
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