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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1941

Page

28

Jarosik And Hut Battle Here Tonight In Ring

Sparky Jaroski defending his Diamond Belt against Wille Huff in the aircooled Arena on Grove Street. The card features New Castle fighters Frankie Moran Charlie Arket Baby Face Leasure Johnny Gardner and more, with several bouts at 130 140 and 147 pounds. Huff aims for a title challenger path while Jaroski seeks another win after capturing the Diamond Belt.

Sparky Jaroski Wille Huff Grove Street Huff Jaroski Jarosiki Mickie Rubin Rubin Jaroski Sun-Tele New Castle Frankie Moran Charlie Arkett Baby Face Leasure Johnny Gardner Moran Jimmie Brown Clairton Baby Face Leasure Les Teddy Haught Canonsburg Willie Booker Arkett Tin Ear Colony Harry Burnett Warren Gardner Jefferson A. C Tommy Brokaw Carl Jones Augie Harsim Augie Bill Will

Boxing card setup for New Castle bout night

Lloyd McKain from 133 pounds trains with Brokaw and Carl De John of Canonsburg to face Andy Arrington of Clairton. First bout at 8 30 p m New Castle time. State athletic commission and A A U approved the bouts. Jefferson A C promoting the show.

Lloyd McKain Lloyd Brokaw Carl de John Canonsburg Andy Arrington Clairton New Castle State Athletic Commission Jefferson A. C

Softball Card For This Week

Lawrence county softball schedule lists games from June 16 to June 20 at multiple parks including Hickory Heights Ellwood Ewing Park and Liberty Street field. Matchups feature Valentinos Donofrios Ellport Fannins Radiators Sons of Italy Columbus Club Johnson bronze Sunny Boys and Eliport Tigers across venues.

Donofrios Valentinos Hickory Heights Ellport Fannins Rose Avenue Sunny Boys Ellwood Gaston Park Donofries Progressive Field Radfield Sons of Italy Columbus Club Liberty Street Field Johnson Ellwood Sons of Italy Ewing Park Valentines Eliport Tigers Radiators

Athletics Enlist New Hurler In Draft Pool

Philadelphia Athletics add pitcher Orge Cooper to the roster. The six foot right-hander, 23, bought from Lynchburg of the Virginia League, reports to Connie Mack after army discharge. Chief Bender recommended the gamble, Roy Mack notes.

International News Service Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack Sam Lynchburg Club Orge Cooper Chief Bender Newport News Cooper Roy Mack Connie

Sam Byrd Tops Golf Leaders After Yankee Outfield Career

Sam Byrd, ex New York Yankees outfielder, is among the top players in professional golf at age 33. He competes in all leading tourneys and generally makes a creditable showing after quitting his job with the Yankees to turn pro.

Sam Byrd New York Yankees Byrd l Yanks

Clarence Gray Sent to Bridgeport by Braves

Rookie Clarence Gray, aged 28, has been optioned by the Boston Braves to Bridgeport in the Interstate League as part of the minor league assignment.

Clarence Gray Bridgeport Boston Braves

Grandma is a Champ at Bowling Congress in Los Angeles

Mrs Sally Twyford 41 an all events winner at the Women's International Bowling Congress in Los Angeles rolls 540 with her team 623 in doubles and 638 in singles back home in Aurora Illinois they call her grandma Central Press

Sally Twyford Los Angeles Aurora Grandma Central Press

Rigney Heads to Army Next Friday

CHICAGO John Duncan Rigney, Chicago White Sox pitcher, will join the Army next Friday after a 60 day draft deferment followed by withdrawal. The 26 year old veteran went 15 wins and 18 losses last season, and his departure from the Sox staff ends hopes of a pennant chase for the Dykesmen.

Chicago John Duncan Rigney Chicago White Sox Uncle Sam's Army White Sox Johnny Rigney Army Lefty” Grove Mario Russo Yankees

Yesterday's Results Across Major Leagues

New York defeated Cleveland 3 to 2 while Boston won 8 to 6 and Chicago beat Philadelphia 6 to 4. St Louis fell 3 to 10. A second game was postponed due to rain. Washington won 7 to 2 as Detroit edged 5 to 4 before darkness ended the second game after six innings.

New York Cleveland Boston Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Detroit

Today's Games Feature Five Mlb Showdowns

Cleveland visits New York while Detroit travels to Washington and St. Louis plays Philadelphia. Only three games on schedule today.

Cleveland New York Detroit Washington St. Louis Philadelphia

Tomorrow's games across the league tonight slate

Cleveland visits Philadelphia in a night game while Chicago plays New York and Detroit faces Boston in two meetings. St Louis travels to Washington as action stacks up nationwide.

Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago New York Detroit Boston St. Louis Washington

National League Standings For The Clubs

National League standings list won loss and percentage for teams including Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia with varying games back. Data shows Brooklyn leading at .684 and others trailing. figures appear garbled with several errors but convey the basic order and win totals.

Baseball Scores From Evening Games

Chicago defeated Philadelphia 6 to 0 in a shutout. Boston beat Pittsburgh 5 to 1 with the second game postponed by rain. Brooklyn overwhelmed St Louis 8 to 1 as both teams played. Cincinnati edged New York 5 to 2 in a tight pitched contest.

Baseball matchups and standings across major leagues

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Pet Coland Oy Pov Welt Ai Manngadous Fa c Ise Cau Tata OY Sccadeo Louisville Iveddausceste Jee Paul Diehl Shberd Tdiaanapolis

Cofall Jr Seeks Halfback Post for Notre Dame Irish

Stanley Cofall Jr the son of Notre Dame football captain from 1916 aims for a halfback position with the Irish eleven. The progression reflects family legacy and the drive to secure a starting role on the team.

Stanley Cofall, Jr Notre Dame

GAMES WASHED OUT IN CITY COUNTY BASEBALL LEAGUE

The City County Independent Baseball League games scheduled for Sunday afternoon were washed out. No makeups announced.

Yankees Defeat Indians 3 To 2 Shifts in tight AL race

Yankees edge Cleveland 3 to 2 as Joe DiMaggio hits his 13th homer and extends a 28 game hitting streak. Red Sox split with White Sox to remain within 3 1/2 games of the lead while Boston’s Mike Ryba shines. Ernie White tosses three-hitter for Cardinals in 3 0 win over Dodgers.

Braves Pirates Chicago Philadelphia Phillies Boston Pittsburgh Ernie White Cardinals Dodgers Yanks Indians Joe DiMaggio Athletics Bob Johnson DiMaggio Lefty Grove Ted Lyons White Sox Red Sox Mike Ryba Tom Yawkey

Versatile Notre Dame Coach Bill Mahoney Shines In Many Roles

Bill Mahoney 24, Notre Dame track coach, known for versatility. He previously taught clarinet in Winslow Arizona, played in the Notre Dame symphony, wrote a Prescott Arizona Courier column, and edited Scrip while in college. Also listed as bar member in Indiana and Arizona. Louisvilles Pesky likened to Phil Rizzuto for sharp hitting with the American Association club. Ryantown Juniors beat Elks Juniors 9 to 3. Mills won pitching, Dupey took loss. Hammond and McCullough led with a homer and three hits each.

International News South Bend Ind Bill Mahoney Notre Dame Mahoney Winslow Ariz Notre Dame Symphony Prescott, Ariz Scrip Indiana Arizona Elks Ryantown Ryantown Field Mills Dupey Hammond McCullough

Mahoning Meets Croton Methodists In Church League Tonight

Only game listed in New Castle Church league features Mahoning against Croton Methodists at Lehigh field at six o clock. The News by Mail lists one year subscription at five ninety.

New Castle Mahoning Croton Methodists Lehighfield

Conn Faces Narrow Path in Pittsburgh Bout Tonight

In boxing notes Mike Wukas from Aliquippa joins Billy Conn's Pompton Lakes camp while Bob Latera and Tom Jones join the Joe Louis orbit. Babe Ritchie and Pat Comiskey clash in a 10 round bout in Pittsburgh. Rain dampened Lawrence County league games with Ellwood City versus Bessemer and Hillsville at Wampum scheduled.

Mike Wukas Aliquippa Billy Conn Pompton Lakes Bob Latera Tom Jones Joe Louis Conn Babe Ritchie Texas Pat Comiskey New Jersey Pittsburgh Bob Pastor Louis Lawrence County Baseball League Ellwood City Bessemer Hillsville Wampum

Softball League To Meet Tuesday

An important meeting of the Lawrence County softball league will be held at the Y on Tuesday night at 8 15 oclock, announced today by Rocco P Viggiano, president of the loop. All managers should attend as matters of grave importance to all teams will be discussed.

Lawrence County Rocco P. Viggiano Loop

Ball League Officials Meet At Carm’s Tonight

Ball league officials and managers plan an important meeting at 8 oclock this evening at Carm’s on 112 West Washington Street to discuss league matters and upcoming events.

Independent Baseball League Carm West Washington Street

Memorial honors jockey Earl Dew in Sac City

International News Service reports Sac City to revive the county fair horse races on July 4 and 5 with an Earl Dew tribute. The half mile track will be renamed Earl Dew track and the Earl Dew Memorial feature race will include the late jockey’s 14 year old brother. Dew was fatally injured in a Lower California track accident last January.

International News Service Sac City Earl Dew Americas Sac County Dew Sac County Fairgrounds California

South Americans Enter Tank Meet

New York previews the National AAU swimming championships in St Louis from August 8 to 10 with five South American champions expected to enter. War reduces European contenders, while rain postpones City Baseball League games and postpones several league matchups slated for Sunday.

International News Service New York St. Louis Amateur Athletic Union

Kilbane weighs in on Louis Conn clash

Johnny Kilbane offers blunt guidance for Louis and Conn in the looming bout. He urges nonstop movement, predicting Conn can strike Louis but must stay mobile to avoid getting nailed. The veteran trainerly view contrasts with Greenwood whispers as Eddie Brietz prepares a full prefight report.

Johnny Kilbane Louis Jimmy Davie Cleveland Scribe

Shrewd Dee Picks Conn as Talbot Predicts Louis Victory

Dee, among the shrewdest men in the game, and pilot of Ken Overlin, backs Conn. Gayle Talbot, AP typewriter, says the fight won’t last three rounds with Louis the winner. Whitlow Wyatt eyes eight shutouts this season, while Debs Garris hit .355 last year. DiMaggio batted .352, and James Elliott is noted alongside.

Dee Ken Overlin Conn Gayle Talbot Louis Whitlow Wyatt Brooklyn Whit Cincy Reds Cubs Pirates Cards Grover Alexander Lefty" Gomez Doc Johnny Mize James Elliott N.C Debs Garris Joe DiMaggio

Pastor Picking Louis To Win

International News Service reports cycling expert Bob Pastor predicts Joe Louis will defeat Billy Conn in a boxing match. Pastor says Louis is faster and more scientific, likely stopping Conn early, possibly in round one, or by the seventh at latest. He discounts Conn's chances, citing lack of boxing skill and strength.

Jack Mation International News Service New York Louis Conn Bob Pastor Pastor Detroit Joe Louis Billy Conn Comn Mr. Conn

Clayton Heafner Wins Mahoning Valley Open

Clayton Heafner, from Linville North Carolina, won the Mahoning Valley Open with a four under par total 67 69 68 72 276 edging Byron Nelson by one stroke. He received the $5000 prize and added prestige from his first major tournament victory.

International News Service Girard. O Clayton Heafner Linville N. C Hesfner Byron Nelson Toledo Heafner

St Margarets Baseball Team Forming in Seventh Ward

St Margarets society plans a revived Seventh ward baseball team from former Mahoning A. A. Stars and local youths. If weather allows, a 5 30 p m workout will be at the E and A field tonight. Players include Mike Orlando Piccari Monk Rainey Razzano Baker Perrott Mingione Mash Hahn Melichora and others. The group aims to arrange exhibition games. Fred Marberry, former Detroit Tiger pitcher, remains active seeking a return to pro play. Doc Protho will not permit Hugh Mulcahy to pitch Sundays while Mulcahy is in the army, citing arm risk.

Seventh Ward St. Margerets Society Mahoning A. A Mike Orlando Piccari Monk Rainey Razzano Baker Perrott Mingione Mash Hahn Melichora St. Margarets Society Nhose Sa

California skiing country larger than Bavarian Swiss Austrian regions

A comparative assessment notes California offers about fifty percent more skiing country than the combined areas of Bavaria the Swiss Alps and Austria. The statement highlights significant geographic and tourism implications for destinations and winter sports markets.

California Bavaria Swiss Alps Austria

Night baseball without lights a possible future

Wichita Kansas June 16 Night baseball without floodlights may replace current lighted games says Ray Dumont president of the National Semi-Pro Baseball Congress Tests used phosphorus covered balls and bats making glowing equipment visible to players and fans Dumont notes luminously painted caps shoes belts and gloves plus bases and foul lines Umpires hands would glow The plan aims to cut flood lighting costs and could extend to other sports such as golf and tennis The blackout baseball demonstration is scheduled for opening night of the national semi pro tournament in Wichita August 15.

International News Service Wichita Kas Ray Dumont National Baseball Congress Dumont

Sharon and Farrell Delay WPIAL Membership Action

Sharon and Farrell High will not join the WPIAL next fall and will remain in District 19 of the PIAA. WPIAL officials have postponed any decision until then, though the schools may play against WPIAL teams. results will not affect league championships.

Sharon Farrel High Mercer County PIAA WPIAL

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