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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
11
City officials say an error in measuring Neshannock avenue led to a lower estimated cost for the amnesite resurfacing project. The work is complete and the thoroughfare is open to traffic, with Frank Miller not yet consulted.
Pennsylvania figures recount Joshua Humphreys born in Merton township now Haverford Delaware County on June 14 1731 first naval architect in the country apprenticed to a shipbuilder and later partnered with John Wharton. He led wartime galley and frigate construction shaping early US Navy policy and five frigates including United States and Constitution. His family ties and influence on Philadelphia’s maritime development are noted.
Benny Leonard plans a comeback after a year away from boxing. Jack Kearns and Billy Gibson negotiate terms with Leonard, Mickey Walker involved, with a potential 50 50 purse split of about a half million dollars. The bout would be a major 1925 outdoor season event attracting large crowds.
The Spring Hill Sluggers, a fast midget team from Lawrence County, seeks to schedule games with other midget teams. For games call T14 J-11 and ask for Charles Daugherty. The South Side Cardinals defeated the Miller Street Stars 18 to 15 at the Tin Mill grounds, with nine runs in the fourth inning.
E O Raney secretary of the New Castle Horse Shoe Pitching Club announces a meeting for Thursday evening June 1 at Boyles Field. The session plans the summer activities and highlights a newly erected electric lighted court at Boyles Field.
In Forbesfield one of the wildest finishes, the Pirates outlasted the Giants 13 to 11 in 10 innings. Cuyler delivered the decisive pass as Barnhart doubled and sparked the late rally.
Traynor drives in two as Wright homers after Giants tie in ninth. Walter Johnson shuts out the Browns 3 to 0, Senators win. Athletics top Kinuck and Shante 12 to 7. Reds move into third with 6 to 5 win over Dodgers. Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies, and Braves also figure in disputed outcomes.
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