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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1915

Page

16

Dime Plans Arena for Willard McMahon Bout in New Castle

Boxing promoter Jimmy Dime proposes a ten round Willard McMahon bout in New Castle after the circus tour, signaling a new arena to seat thousands and potentially ten to fifteen thousand dollars for Willard. The story also notes John Taggart Jr will enter Washington and Jefferson College and outlines a coaching study trip by local staff to Illinois University.

C. Hugh Blair Jimmy Dime Tom Jones Jess Willard Willard Tom McMahon Tony Ross Jones Dime New Castle McMahon Youngstown

Central Presbyterian tops Croton M E in baseball

Yesterday's results show Central Presbyterian defeating Croton M E 7 to 4. Standing of the clubs listed. today's game Epworth M E faces First Baptist in a scheduled matchup.

Central Presbyterian Croton M. E Epworth M. E First Baptist

National League Scores and Schedule Details

New York defeats Pittsburg 3 to 1 while Cincinnati tops Philadelphia 2 to 1 and St. Louis beats Boston 2 to 0. Chicago defeats Brooklyn 4 to 3 after nineteen innings with games listed: New York at Pittsburg, Brooklyn at Chicago, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Boston at St. Louis.

New York Pittsburg Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis Co Boston Oees Pittsburg Seers Brooklin

American League Scores and Rain Postponements

Baseball results from the American League include New York and Cleveland 3, Chicago 3, Philadelphia 0, Detroit 4 to Washington 2, Boston 11 over St. Louis 10. Morning game at St Louis vs Boston postponed by rain. Remaining matchups list St Louis at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington.

New York Cleveland Chicago Philadelhia Detroit Washington Boston St. Louis Philadelphia

Baseball Scoreboard: Pittsburg and Kansas City Sweep Wins

Pittsburg beat Brooklyn 8 to 3 and Kansas City defeated Baltimore 9 to 5. St Louis won 3 to 2 over Newark, while Chicago edged Buffalo 5 to 2 and Buffalo later topped Chicago 7 to 5.

Pittsburg at Brooklyn and Other Major Matches

Today’s games feature Pittsburg visiting Brooklyn, Kansas City at Baltimore, St Louis at Newark, and Chicago facing Buffalo in a packed schedule.

Pittsburg Brooklyn Kansas City Baltimore St. Louis Newark Chicago Buffalo

National Biscuit Victory Over Baraca Cadets

National Biscuit defeated Baraca Cadets 4 to 2 in the Business Men's league. Boyle allowed three hits and earned the win. Bechtol took the loss. Dye doubled for two bases. Key baserunners included Dewberry with two steals, and Boyle and Hannon with one each. Umpire was Lehman.

Baraca Boyle Dye Bechtol Dewberry Hannon Lehman National Biscuit Co D. Fulkerson Welch O'Leary Botham P. Fulkerson M. Moore Seeeeeerss R. H E. Williams Seer UO Ashton Custer Fishlock Hollis Martin

Michigan Athletes Barred From Playing

Ann Arbor June 18 The Michigan athletics board barred two Wolverine baseball players Sheehy and Maltby from further university athletics. They were stripped of their insignia and urged discipline by the engineering faculty. They were found guilty of playing baseball for money under assumed names with independent teams.

Ann Arbor, Mich University of Michigan Sheehy Maltby Wolverine

Glitch to Run Ten Mile Race in Elmira Today

Harry Glitch, renowned middle distance runner, is in Elmira New York today for a ten mile race at Recreation Park against Joe Czarmac. Glitch is in good shape and expected to set a fast pace.

Harry Glitch Elmira N. Y Joe Czarmac Recreation Park Glitch

Greenville Team Faces Strong Greenville versus New Castle Works at Cascade Park

The Greenville team, led by former Southern league standout Harry Welch, enters a key Saturday clash at Cascade Park against the New Castle Works in a strong midseason test. Greenville, in its fourth year, boasts a 1912 34 5 record and top showings in 1913 and 1914, has wins over the Pittsburg Pirates and Pittsburg Federals, and plans 70 plus games this season including matchups with Philadelphia and Chicago Nationals. Manager Barrett adds Gould to bolster the NC Works pitching for the 3 pm start, as Greenville’s roster combines veteran semi pro stars into one of the east’s best all around clubs.

Cascade Park New Castle Works Greenville Pennsylvania Ohio Harry Welch Pittsburg Pirates Pittsburg Federals Indianapolis Feds Philadelphia Nationals Chicago Nationals New York Barrett N. C Gould

Mullin Was Hard Man to Handle

George Mullin earned a fearsome reputation as a pitcher according to Hughey Jennings. He could hear the crowd cry for him to be taken out and would spring into the air at the slightest provocation. Teammates calming him by talking and applying ear cotton were common, and Mullin’s temper flared at the sight of the blue sky. Yet when confident, Mullin proved a good pitcher.

George Mullin Hughey Jennings Mullin Jennings George

Sixth Inning Rally Wins For Italians

Italians rally in the sixth to score seven runs and beat the Butchers 9 to 6 at the B and O grounds. Bishop, the one-armed pitcher, relieved Stitzinger. Two-baggers by Mickel and Macerello. Walks issued by Jones, Davis, Stitzinger, Bishop. Strikeouts by Stitzinger, Bishop, Davis, and C Davis. Davis to Phillips turned a double play. Phillips was hit by Stitzinger. Umpires Marcerello and Young Buffalo.

Butchers Bishop Stitzinger Mickel Macerello Jones C. Davis J. Davis Stitszinger Davis Phillips Marcerello Young Buffalo Clemins DeLiro Divissors.ace

Spring Hill Federals Sweep Two Victories

The Spring Hill Federals won twice in one day, beating Westside Cubs 7 to 4 and defeating Central Presbyterian Juniors 13 to 3 in solid team performances.

Spring Hill Spring Hill Federals Westside Cubs Central Presbyterian Jrs W. S. Cubs Central Presbyterian Aggregation H . John Oneil W. Johnson Reitz Snyder Ey Kahle Waite Welsh Logan Joe Oneil Cubs R. H Campbell c. . Ryan On Phillips R. Schuler McMichael

McLean Fined $5,000 Over Three Years

St Louis report states Larry McLean denies accusing J J McGraw of souring a club deal. McLean says McGraw suspended him for visiting an out of town clubhouse to gamble. He claims total fines amount to $5,000 in three years and vows better conduct.

ST. Louis Larry McLean J. J. McGraw McLean Dick Kinsella McGraw New York Chicago

Umpire Bryson Demands Hallmark Grammar On Field

In Boston, umpire Bryson warns Braves and visiting players to stop insults as he confronts Boston bench. He orders, Cut out them personalities, I say. A fan responds, Cut out them grammar, I say.

Byron Boston Braves Mr. Stallings Mr. Byron

Croton M. E. Adds Miz Dart as Catcher for League

Croton M. E. church team hires Earl Miz Dart to bolster batting in the church league. Dart, a key Westmin ster College performer, may debut next Thursday against Epworth. League board rulings include rescheduling the Central Presbyterian Epworth tie and upholding Central’s 7 6 victory over the Baptist unit. L. H. Howard plans team uniform photography next week.

Croton M. E Earl Miz Dart Croton Bunch Westminster College Croton Epworth

Energy A. C. Seeks Amateur Game This Saturday

Energy A. C. announces an open date of June 19 and wants a city amateur uniformed team for a game. Contact Bell 11 Union 49 after 7 PM any evening to arrange.

The Energy A. C Bell Union

No Long Games With This Umpire

A Virginia league umpire, Bill McGowan, prides himself on quick games. Last season in the Tri-State league he controlled two games under 1 hour 15 minutes and a 11 inning game under 1 hour 45 minutes. No game exceeded two hours, and McGowan is described as a capable umpire who keeps players from loafing.

Bill McGowan McGowan

Baraca Cadets Plan Bout With New Castle Boxers

Captain Hollis of the Baraca Cadets proposes a June 25 contest at Cascade Park against the New Castle pugilists baseball team. The local boxers are described as fast and the matchup promises an interesting game.

Hollis Baraca Cadets New Castle

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