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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

8

Westminster schedules strong football slate for coming season

Westminster's schedule announced by Gough A B Wimberly and Donald Crowe shows a robust lineup. The slate opens October with Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh followed by Marietta College in Marietta and Geneva College at Westminster. Additional games include Washington and Jefferson in New Castle Bethany College in Bethany Allegheny College in Meadville Thiel College at Westminster and Grove City College at Grove City.

They New Wilmington Washington and Jefferson New Castle Bethany College Bethany Allegheny College Meadville Thiel College Westminster Grove City College Grove City

No Comedians On This Team

Charley Grimm recalling his first Philadelphia trip as a National Leaguer with St. Louis. A clogged drain caused a comical pool rescue by Sherdell and Grimm before manager Jack McCarthy, irate at no comedians on his team, sent Grimm away to Little Rock.

Charley Grimm Philadelphia Grimm St. Louis Sherdell Sherdett Jack Mendricks Cram Lef Hander Welock Tittle Rock Ark Arkansas Capital Little Rock

Bank the Last One Fight Recalls Brooklyn Bout

A crowd in Brooklyn watched Jack Britton press Ted Lewis in a brisk brawl with rapid jabs and rising tension. The count of punches climbed as Britton pressed the action, drawing chants of Bank the last one as the melee grew and the crowd urged a finish.

Jack Britton Ted Lewis Brooklyn Jack Ted Britton Thortren

Baseball Card Fragment Prompts Historic Streaks Across League

Fragmentary note recounts a southpaw achieving a Tth straight win after a six hit shutout, Babe Ruth’s 18th home run with a party ahead of Jim, and a Yankees victory over Chicago. It mentions Hershey’s wildness, a costly error, and the Pirates and Phillies pursuing a pennant as the pennant race tightens.

Babe Ruth Jim

Yardmen and Office Teams Stage Game at New Castle Grounds

The Superintendent Office team defeated the Yardmen of the B & O railroad in a five inning game on New Castle grounds Tuesday evening. Office player Miles drove in the winning run with a two base hit in the fifth as Yardmen collected four hits and two runs in that frame. Hammond and Morrisey starred for defense and pitching, while Spille led Yardmen with three hits. The teams set to rematch Monday June 21 at 4 30 p.m.

B. É& O. Railroad New Castle Grounds Morrisey Pfitch Hammond Feld Miles Spille J Cormick

Windsor to Resume Horse Racing at Davonshire Park

Windsor announces the Western Racing Association will resume its first meeting at Davonshire Park on July 1 under Kyadley Wilson as managing director. Reconstruction of the destroyed track and stands is underway under William Wright, with Montreal offices moving to Whelsar. The plan aims to regain Kentucky Horse Breeder links and attract investors while avoiding speculative risks.

Windsor Gnt Miewus Western Racing Association Davonshire Park Kyadley Wilson William Wright Archilet Montreal Whelsar Dolar Larmvatet Otiwe Ain Rhenunis

Yale Crew Pulls Off Snappy Spin

Yale crew pulled off a snappy spin to defeat Harvard, as varsity eight rowers showcased strong oar work in New London on June 17. Coach Harges and the crew focused on a sharp finish, with competitive timing and teamwork earning a clear advantage over the opponent.

Yale Antiennanal New London Valoa Smetly Harvard Howe Evinisen Villa Foot Sunde Coach Harges

Rain Delays Baseball Game and Team Reshuffle

Rain halted the baseball game as Nain prevented 145 B. and O. Castle Cards contest yesterday. Cynth Kerr announced BAT Stun day is released and first base will be filled by Crouch in the future. Kerr signed Pitt's Tom Davies for an inflald berth and he is praised for speed and power in the field and at bat. Garvey, St Bonaventure infielder, may arrive soon. Kerr leads the team in Kerr's absence, aiming for swift victories and a strong lineup.

Cynth Kerr Bat Stunday Crouch Kerr Pitt Tom Davies Tom Pirates Carts

Military Police At Leonard White Boat Fight Prep

International News Services reports Detroit June 17 that for the Tenny Leonard vs Charley White championship at Heaton Harbor July 6 promoters will deploy Camp Custer troops to guard the arena exterior and provide inside ushers with state boxing commission authority. promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons promises strict security to prevent riots and jail threats are issued to anyone causing trouble.

International News Services Detroit Tenny Leonard Charley White Heaton Harbor Mich Giant Stadium Floyd Fitzsimmons Custer Ini State Pox‘ing Commission Renton Harker Chiynian Toni Bigger

Leonard Starts Training For Boxing Tour and Travel

Leonard is in Universal City California training for a boxing campaign en route back to fame from the Pacific coast. He will box in San Francisco Portland and Chicago and arrive in New York about July. He is scheduled to fight Fries in an upcoming ten round contest and to meet Charley White in Portland in another ten round bout.

Benny Leonard Pacific Leonard Universal City Cal San Francisco Portland Chicago New York AL Renton Harbor Charley White

Greatest Fighter Henry Stevens Chooses Tom Sharkey

Henry Stevens names Tom Sharkey as the greatest fighter he ever saw praising Sharkey’s stamina ability and gameness. He recalls Sharkey’s clashes with Joe Choyski James Jeffries and other top rivals, noting Sharkey’s class and gentlemanly conduct. A nearby field report adds Joe Benjamin’s loss to Frankie Parren at Dreamland Rink and mentions Benjie’s return to the coast.

New York Henry Stevens Harry Tom Sharkey Tom Nye Frank Erne Jack McAuliffe

Kansas Matched To Box Jackson First Presbyterians Hold Practice

The First Presbyterian Young Men’s Bible class baseball team hosts a practice at six o'clock on the Radiator plant grounds. Aimed at inviting any interested young men to play, the session follows rumors of boxing matchups involving Kansas and Willie Jackson noted in local boxing circles.

Kansas First Presbyterian

Important Meeting In Pete's Parlor

A meeting was arranged at Pete's Parlor with attendees including The Clam pendent, 7 Bw Castle Tide ri, Heard Ny Aithie, Lawrence, Gulmut, duns tap, ath F yy, Waithern, Taur wath, Catan, Carpenter, Marcella, Brooks, Copple, Wehards, Barto and COMphe. The date set is Sunday afternoon with drink time at VOPHIE At Sis O'ack.

Castle Tideri Ny Aithie Lawrence Gulmut Duns Waithern Taurwath Catan Carpenter Marcella Brooks Copple Wehards Barto Comphe Conyang Jogi Sis O'ack

Shelby Tubers Trimmed In Wampum Women’s Fair

Fragmentary text describes Shelby tubers or items trimmed in Wampum with unclear names, locations, and dates. It mentions individuals and local places but the readable facts are limited and non-specific. The fragment suggests a local community activity or event with names tied to Wampum.

Shelby

Meredith Aims for Comeback at Metropolitan Games

Ted Meredith, Olympic champion and former Penn athlete, is entered by the Metropolitan A.C. for the Jersey City track and field championship meet on Saturday. He will compete in the quarter mile race, signaling a possible return to competition.

Citernaliond News New York Ted Meredith Metropolitan A Jers City

Redskin Breaks Old Tradition Ends Life

A confusing international dispatch reports a man named Jett Oliver near Okta ha Oklahoma who hanged himself in a tragic incident. Details are garbled but indicate a self-inflicted death amid a disrupted daily routine. No clear motive or fuller context emerges from the readable text.

Costs Miner 2000 To Stop Nose Bleed Incident

In Denver a miner and millionaire Morris T. Streeter faced a severe nose bleed. A Denver specialist was transported by special train and a rough road journey followed. Initial bleeding control failed, attempts to airlift the specialist were made, but the train and medical costs exceeded 32,000 dollars before the bleeding stopped.

Miner Denver Morris T. Streeter Nual Moffat County Colorate Streeter Mont Streeter Firsk Strester

Germany Still Lacks Cabinet Amid Assembly Move

London June 17 Germany remains without a cabinet as the new national assembly nears. Berlin reports say Konstantin Peltenbach refused the post of state chancellor while President Ebert continues efforts to form a qualified ministry drawn from Centrist Social Democrats and members of the German People’s Party.

International News Service London National Assembly Moc Germany Berlin Konstantin Peltenbach Chert Social Democrats Peoples Party

Tree At Court House Blows Over

A storm drives a giant maple at the Lawrence county courthouse to topple onto the lawn and lean against the county treasurer’s office. The distance to the tax office windows could have caused injuries if it had fallen slightly higher.

Lawrence County Court House

Shamrock IV Ready For Practice Spin

New York June 17 The Shamrock TV and the Uflal horse were scheduled to take sail for practice spin today. Tuning up races will commence tomorrow and run daily until the International series for the American cup begins July 14.

Titernational Ney Sfervice New York Shamrock TV Uflal Horse

Hixson Named President of Allegheny College

Dr Fred Whitle Hixson, president of the University of Chattanooga, was elected president of Allegheny College at Meadville Pennsylvania by the trustees. He succeeds Rev Dr William H Crawford.

International News Service Pittsburgh Fred Whitle Hixson University of Chattanooga Allegheny College Meadville Pas Dr Hixson William H. Crawford

Man Killed in Storm Near Butler

Ralph Thompson, 25, of Butler, was killed when a tree toppled during a heavy wind and electrical storm and struck the truck he was driving in Craigsville. The accident was found about an hour after the storm subsided by passing motorists. Thompson, a member of Thompson Brothers ice cream firm, had been on a business trip to Teavilla and was en route home. He left behind his mother, two brothers, and four sisters.

Butler Ralph Phompson Craigsville Thompson Thompson Brothers Te ‘Avilla

Internal Parasite To Destroy Grasshopper

Barkatoon June 17 An internal parasite to destroy the grasshoppers by boring from within is being developed at the University of Saskatchewan, Dr A B Cameron entomologist announced today. While ordinary methods must be used to combat the grasshopper menace to growing crops researchers hope the parasite will be ready next year to prevent further grasshopper plague.

Barkatoon University of Saskerichewan A. BE. Cameron Flaminion Camaran

Ritz to Fight Sam Cimmella in Wheeling Welterweight Clash

Sammy Citinella known as Sammy-reward faces Frankie Rit Wheeling on Monday night. Ritz, under Jamie Dime's Management, is a tall fancily described welterweight. A $6,000 house is expected to be drawn in Wheeling, Ritz's hometown.

Sammy Citinella Sammy Frankie

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