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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1924

Page

15

Brennan and Boxer McMahon Slain by Gangsters in New York

Bill Brennan heavyweight fighter dies after gangland attack at Brennan's Tia Juana Club. His sister Shirley Sherman wrestles with assailants as James Cullen, former state trooper, is mortally wounded. Cullen dies later in hospital. Police pursue two gangsters, one identified as Hughes. motive unclear. Brennan had fought Tom McMahon and Tony Ross in prior bouts.

Bill Brennan Jack Dempsey Tom McMahon Tony Ross James Cullen New York Brennan Shirley Sherman Tia Juana Club Haggerty Cullen Hughes Miss Sherman la Salle Ills Ross Rochester Lea P. Flynn Willie Gradwell New Castle Terry

Weygant Aims for Knockout in Youngstown Bout

Eddie Weygant of New Castle headlines a 10 round featherweight showdown against Louie De Arco of Cleveland at Idora Park in Youngstown. The Rochester rematch outcome favors Weygant, who seeks a KO to strengthen a title bid by challenging Johnny Dundee. Also on card Eddie Bowen versus Mickie O Dowd with Bobby Michaels and Chuck Feldman scheduled. Regis Flanagan handling tickets.

Eddie Weygant New Castle Louie de Arco Cleveland Idora Park Youngstown al Zill de Arco Weygant Rochester N. Y Eddie Eddie Bowen Sharon Frank Bunk Mickie O'Dowd Kayoes Bobby Michaels Jamestown Chuck Feldman Johnny Moore Johnny Inhouse Regis Flanagan

Automobile Fire Damages Roy Collins Car on Arlington Ave

An automobile owned by Roy Collins was lightly damaged by fire on Saturday evening around 9 30 on Arlington avenue. Firemen responded to Box 48 after the alarm. Loss estimated at about five dollars. The blaze started when Collins started his engine after refilling the gasoline tank.

Roy Collins Arlington Avenue Collins

Quote on Truth and Belief

A concise reflection contrasts the desire for truth with the commitment to stand with truth, noting the difference between wishing for truth to prevail and choosing to align with it consistently.

Baseball Results From Yesterday

New York defeated Cincinnati 4 to 1 and Brooklyn beat St. Louis 4 to 3. Standings show New York 32 20 .616, Chicago 31 20 .608, Brooklyn 20 22, Cincinnati 26 25 .610, Pittsburgh 22 26 .458, Philadelphia 17 28 .878. The report lists team records and percentages in a compact daily recap.

New York Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis W. L. Pet Chicago Pittsburgh Ripmeeunts Ae Wieseriewe Ati Ek Rw Ae Philadelphia Pet Eee Boston Detroit Washington

Games Today Feature Key Matchups Across League

Pittsburgh visits Boston while Cincinnati plays Brooklyn and Chicago meets Philadelphia. St Louis travels to New York in a slate of early season games with standings and players to watch highlighted.

Baseball Scores From Evening Card

The scoreline shows Cleveland 10 over New York 3, Chicago 6 over Washington 4, St. Louis 9 over Philadelphia 8, and Detroit 10 over Boston 4. Four games reported with wide distribution of runs across teams.

Local League Highlights From Ellwood Saturday

Joe McCormick hit a homer for Lawrence County League debut at Ellwood with Hoffmaster on base. Billy Hood showed solid hitting and may replace McCormick. Clem General profiled as a league menace with a triple and homer against Coaltown. Hartman won his first game, Miles and Frampton contributed relief.

Joe McCormick Tiger Ellwood Hoffmaster Billy Hood McCormick Hood Clem General Coaltown

Colored Stars wallop Y M C A in double header rout

Colored Stars defeated Young Men's Catholic club of Mahoning Town 18 to 2 at the American Canworks grounds. Johnny Waters pitched well for the winners, allowing five hits and striking out nine as every colored player had a hit and scored. Buckner Bradley Marrow and Jordan hit homeruns, with other players adding extra-base hits and steals.

New Castle Buckner Bradley Marrow Jordan Abel Pec M.C.G Fannel Plumbo S. Domenick McGrew S. S. Domenick Pannell Coles Waters Valley Domenick Brown

Washington at Chicago and Other NBA Matchups

Washington plays Chicago, Philadelphia faces St. Louis, New York meets Cleveland, and Boston contests Detroit in listed NBA games. The schedule highlights four matchups across major markets with no further details provided.

Scores from recent American Association games

Kansas City beat Columbus 3 to 2 and Columbus won 5 to 4 against Kansas City. Toledo defeated Milwaukee 8 to 5 and 4 to 2 in the two games. Indianapolis edged Minneapolis 10 to 9 with a second game halted at 6 o clock by closing law. St Paul triumphed over Louisville 4 to 0 and Louisville later beat St Paul 8 to 2.

Kansas City Columbus Toledo Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul Louisville

Milwaukee at Toledo and more college matchups

The schedule lists Milwaukee versus Toledo, Kansas City versus Columbus, St. Paul versus Louisville, and Minneapolis versus Indianapolis with fans awaiting outcomes. The compact card notes matchups across multiple cities and teams, reflecting a regional college athletics slate.

Arrest Report: John Romanda Charged with Disorderly Conduct

John Romanda was arrested last night and charged with disorderly conduct on the police docket. He posted a $10 forfeit for his appearance in police court this morning, and upon failure to appear his money was declared the property of the city.

John Romanda

Paper Towel Drying Lettuce

A tip notes paper towel is highly absorbent to dry lettuce without crushing or bruising leaves. Readiness and leaf integrity are preserved by blotting rather than pressing.

Woman Finds Tarantula on Bananas in Camden

Mrs Anna Carey of Camden New Jersey recovered from shock after discovering a five inch tarantula on a bundle of bananas she unwrapped. Neighbors summoned police who killed the spider with a club.

Camden International News Service N. J Anna Carey

Students and family greet Volant residents during holiday

Miss Lois Barbara Martin of Volant returns home from Muskingum College for vacation to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Martin. G Elmer Martin, son of the same family and a student at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School, arrives for a short visit and plans to begin work at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Lois Barbara Martin Muskingum College J. S. Martin Volant G. Elmer Martin University of Pittsburgh Medical School Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh

1920 Olympic Team Sails Amid Poor Accommodations

The 1920 U S Olympic squad on the Princes Matoika faced near mutiny over crowded holds and shabby provisions as they sailed for Antwerp. Norman Ross and Ted Meredith led protests demanding better conditions before the Games.

U. S America Antwerp Princes Matoika High Seas Norman Ross Ted Meredith

Radiators Win Ten Inning Tilt

National Radiators defeated Strong Frisco A A 9 to 8 in ten innings at the Radiator grounds. Frisco led 6 0 after five, but Nat Rads rallied. Jones held the visitors hitless in the final 1 2 3 innings. Patton and Powell had three singles each in a tight, high energy game.

National Frisco A. A Rads Bolsinger Varley Williams Jones Frisco Curdon Radiators Patton Powell Shaffer McConahy McCann Reeder McKinney McAllister Kalajainen Inings Ambres Hagney Bollinger Dover

Suit Stolen From Baltimore and Ohio Camp Worker

Robert Berry of the Baltimore and Ohio camp at New Castle Junction reports a theft this morning. A blue suit with the initials J. W. was taken from his clothing, missing from the camp outfit.

Robert Berry Baltimore and Ohio New Castle Junction J. W

Wilted Vegetables Warned as Cheap and Unwholesome

A grocery advisory cautions shoppers to avoid stale wilted vegetables as they are cheaper but likely unwholesome and lower quality for consumption.

Castle Smacks Edge East Side Cardinals 8–7

Castle Smacks defeated the East Side Cardinals eight to seven on the Lehigh Cement diamond. Jones and Dahlberg pitched well for a tight game with one costly error by the Cardinals. late runs provided the margin of victory.

Castle Smacks East Side Cardinals Lehigh Jones Dahlberg Cardinals

Five Tie For First At New Castle Field Club

The New Castle Field Club golf course hosted a two third handicap against par event on Saturday. Five players finished five down for first place: Moody Nunn Long Smith Lampe, with four players tied for second at six down: Smith Dana Street Farr.

New Castle Field Club W.N. Nunn G. 8. Long F. W. Smith H. E E. Lampe James M. Smith, Jr R. F. Dana A. B. Street J. S. Farr

Philadelphia Zoo Keeper Attacked by Enraged Buffalo

Philadelphia June 16. Edward Seltzer, a zoo keeper at the Philadelphia Zoo, was injured when a Buffalo bull charged as he tried to untangle a cow's horns from a wire fence. He received cuts and bruises but escaped the second charging bull.

Philadelphia International News Service Edward Seltzer Zoological Gardens Seltzer

Grove City Golfers Face Oil City Team this Week

Grove City golfers from the Grove City Country Club competed against Oil City at Venango Country Club this week. Team members included Glenn Carruthers Dewaine Murray Harry Pollock and others. The next match is scheduled for June 18 with Kitanning Country Club visiting Grove City for a weekly summer series.

Grove City Grove City Country Club Oil City Venango Country Club Glenn Carruthers Dewaine Murray Harry Pollock W. R. Campbell William Palmer A. F. Hosack J. D. Hoffman H. M. Carruthers R. R. Smith P. W. Allen F. P. Graham Frank Firm

State Briefs From Across Pennsylvania

A Pittsburgh accident leaves Willibald Zigler dead after a bicycle fall crushed by a truck. Nine men face trial for alleged conspiracy and felony tied to a Western Penitentiary riot and contraband smuggling. Dr. Edwin E. Sparks dies at 63 after 12 years as Penn State head. Indiana Lodge of Sons of Italy installed before 1590 attendees. Marie Crawford, 4, is Eastern Pennsylvania’s weekend accident victim. Three unidentified men buried in Potters Field. William Ashworth dies in Chester from poison rum. Donald Brickley, 5, drowns at Shibes Dam while fishing with his brother.

Pittsburgh Willibald Zigler Western Penitentiary State College Edwin E. Sparks Pennsylvania State College Sparks Philadelphia Potters Field William Ashworth Upland Chester

Stringer from Dayton Home Arrives in New Castle

John Stringer of Sullivan county Missouri arrived in New Castle this morning from Dayton Ohio Soldiers home. He served in the United States regular army and was disabled while in service in the Philippines, being sent to the home at Dayton.

John Stringer Sullivan County New Castle Dayton Philippines

U S Flour Mills Output Reaches 125 Million Barrels

The article notes that flour mills across the United States are currently producing approximately 125 million barrels per year, reflecting strong industry capacity and output levels nationwide.

United States

Annual Meeting Of Almira Home Board In June

The Almira Home Association holds its annual board meeting on Tuesday June 17 at the home, opening at 730 PM. Lunch is served at noon, with reconvening at 1 20 PM to finish the business. Four counties Venango Mercer Butler and Lawrence will be represented by a full board presence. All paid members may attend.

The Almira Home Association Venango Mercer Butler Lawrence

When Our Hatred Is Too Keen

A reflective line warns that excessive hatred lowers the hater, placing them beneath those they scorn and diminishing moral stature through overbearing ire.

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