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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1934
Page
3
Heavyweight champ Max Baer entertained his mother from Denver at a New York party after a busy day. Baer praised her visit, saying he’d keep her in the city while she stays. He whispered affectionate words to his mother as friends and women watched.
Helen Moody sails for England to cover Wimbledon as a reporter. She plans to resume tournament play this fall, hoping to reclaim titles lost due to illness and improve her health during the European trip.
The Learn To Swim campaign of the M C A began Monday with a large group of youngsters. Over 290 boys participated in last week’s opening classes and averaged daily attendance. Final tests Friday will determine how many non-swimmers have learned. The drive is conducted free of charge.
Ryantown hosts West Pittsburg at Ryantown field at 6 o'clock in a clash of league leaders. Both teams top their divisions, promising a tight Contest as the independent league matchup unfolds tonight.
Baseball results show rainouts for Pittsburgh at New York and Cincinnati at Brooklyn with no final scores. Chicago beat Boston 14 to 9 and other league games listed are incomplete due to rain and partial play. Today schedule has New York at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at St. Louis among others.
New York report says over 10,000 girls have written to Max Baer since he toppled Carnera, with 14,000 dialing in and 3,600 trying to reach him at his hotel. Ancil Hoffman says they answer every letter and urges more mail, noting even bold declarations from debutantes.
The East New Castle Merchants base ball team will play an Independent league game at the Shenango High field with Ryantown at 5:30 Wednesday evening. Players on the Merchants roster will report promptly ready for play at the appointed hour. This is 2 National league battle.
Babe Ruth steps back from daily play as seven players challenge him for the home run crown. Lou Gehrig, Nap Bonura, Jimmie Foxx, Hank Klein, Joe Ott, and Jim Collins are among top rivals with 17 or 18 homers. Gehrig fights through a broken toe to reach 17 as Johnson leads the chase with 18, while recent games shape the race with Army-like scores and dramatic ninth-inning rallies.
New York June 19 Ancil Hoffman manager for heavyweight champion Max Baer discussed possible next challengers at Madison Square Garden Jimmy Johnston indicated Primo Carnera would not again be a title contender and no definite opponent was named leaving plans uncertain for September proceedings.
The article recalls George Chip describing the pain Primo Carnera felt after losing the world heavyweight title to Max Baer. Chip, who shared similar heartbreak after Al McCoy dethroned him in 1916, explains the desolate emotions and public scrutiny that follow a title loss in boxing’s golden era.
Bay Pelkey touts Baer as the deadliest puncher in boxing history while a second Baer Caréra bout is talked for October. Australia defeats France to clinch the Davis Cup European zone semifinal. Jack Crawford defeats Boussus to seal the win. John Szymanski credits prayer as he plans to become a father. Jackie Grown defends the flyweight title after a 15 round draw with Angelmann. Barry Cooper loses to Laffoon in a Western Open playoff for $500 prize.
Chicago professional Harry Cooper defeated Ky Laffoon of Denver by three strokes in a lengthy playoff to claim the Western Open title at the Peoria Country Club. Cooper, who needed 35 extra holes, triumphed after a tied 72 hole regulation, securing victory in double overtime.
Scearazzos face Oak A C at Gaston Park field at 6 oclock with manager Stanley Coproski naming Tex Richards N Beres Bartlett Andy Beres DiMuccio Valiensi Mestern Turco Viggiano L Pascarella Marins G Augustine Biondi Natale Tip Richards for the lineup Scarazzos have beat Oak A C twice this year Marshall wants games with county Independent League clubs Audias vs Tolans in a top softbal matchup with Morris for Audias and Penzone for Tolans Second round of the first half softbal begins at Gaston Park Osk A C tangles Scarazzos at Gaston Park plus other games were rained out and a few players quit the league.
In a late outcome, Martin earned the win while Small and Dickson took the loss as a screaming triple sealed the game in the final inning. The Franklin Firemen meet Castletown at Gaston Park next Sunday. Third U P church softball to play St Andrews tonight at Gaston Park Field at 6 o clock. postponed from Monday. Third U P players urged to note.
In Newport Rhode Island on June 19 the trial races for America's cup defense yachts yielded little decisive insight due to light breezes and smooth seas. Yankee showed strength in heavy weather and Rain bow narrowly beat Old Vanitie on a 30 mile windward leeward course, with Rainbow leading early in the first weather leg before shrinking the margin.
Polish Nationals and West Pittsburg share the lead in the Lawrence County Baseball League with Bessemer one game back. They are slated to play Wednesday while a midseason break could shift the race. The Polish face Mahoning and Hillsville meets West Pittsburg. after Saturday the West Side exits the league and Wampum returns to take the spot.
An important meeting of managers and officials of the Independent baseball league is set for 7 30 tonight at the L to discuss the season’s end. Reps from all teams are urged to attend. no clubs have announced withdrawals at midseason. Large crowds attend games with fast plays and strong hitting. Tonight Lehigh field hosts Manufacturers Light & Heat vs Phalanx at 6 30. The clash is expected to be action packed.
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