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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1938
Page
12
In a star studded New York showdown at Yankee Stadium Joe Louis defends his heavyweights crown against Max Schmeling. The 24 year old Louis faces the German challenger in a high stakes rematch billed as a possible defining clash in boxing history. An enormous crowd and worldwide radio coverage amplify the event as promoters stress promotion and profit amid political tensions.
New York reports that Max Schmeling will oppose Joe Louis in a bout set for tonight with Schmeling’s American manager Joe Jacobs barred from ringside. The state boxing commission refused to lift its suspension, so Jacobs will have a restricted press role instead of coaching from ringside.
Two dozen Alton roads led fans to Cleveland for the Yankees Indians twin bill. The local party included B. J. Biondi Tony Puicucch James Copple Buck Strabel Frank Isabella Carl Richards Ales Pastorella Charles Petrucci Charles Scaglione and Freddie Marcello as morning attendance built the crowd.
June 22 report on the Joe Louis versus Max Schmeling heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium with 80 000 expected attendees. Louis to defend with 40 percent purse share against Schmeling's 20 percent. main event around 1 P.M. Estimated weights Louis 201 pounds Schmeling 187. Ticket prices range from 7.75 to 30.00 dollars. Officials to be named by the New York State Athletic Commission.
Ryantown ace Dolly Hartman dominated St. Josephs in a no-run, no-hit victory at Rotary Field. Hartman struck out seven, with Herr and J Maher delivering the only extra-base hits for St. Joes. Horne led Ryantown with three hits as the pennant race tightens with West Pittsourger looming.
NEW YORK June 22 Probable predictions of the principals in tonight's heavyweight bout. Champion Joe Louis says he will knock Schmeling out in two rounds if he stands up and fights. Challenger Max Schmeling predicts a knockout win. Time will tell the round.
Schedule Committee members Mixe Metalic Stan Witherswoon and De Geneva shape the second half program for the city league. Secretary Michael Bahs assists as the committee works. The second half card starts next Sunday afternoon with West Pittsburg on the slate.
The First U P church softball team beat Central Presbyterian 25 to 5 at Albert field with Ballard on the mound in his season debut. Blondie Riley had two doubles and two singles, while Central pitchers Robinson and Lyons toiled hard.
International News Service reports in New York that the weather forecast for the Louis Schmoeling heavyweight title bout has shifted from rainless to partly cloudy with occasional showers. The update comes after an earlier forecast predicted no rain.
City Baseball League standings show Union Civics 7, St. Josephs 8 in a close night. Glornk Club 2 defeats Pittsburgh Indies 7 in a high scoring matchup.
Lawrence County leagues schedule three games at Cedar Street. South Hillis hosts Hills villé, Capitales visit Wampum, and Bessemer plays South Sice Merchants. Wampum and Bessemer share first with nine wins, HilisyUl sits third. A horseshoe match at Allen Street Court is set for 6 o'clock in Ellewood City, announced by Mr. Johnston.
Cottage Grove trimmed the North Indians 11 to 6 at George Washington field. The War team showed strong hitting and defense as they built a solid lead and held on for the win.
The Noolls and N Y benefit games are set for Castle Field tonight starting at 6 o clock to aid young Lubinsky who suffered a leg injury in a mid season league game. Castle Field is renamed Lockingfield after the old Country Club course. A Senior softball league meeting is scheduled Friday at 8 o clock to discuss youth needs and second half league funding.
The West Side Tigers beat Mahoning 4 to 1 at BE & A field. Hank Faller pitched well and Forgione struck out eight. Errors plagued the Tigers, with Mahoning's Forgione and Forsione posting eight strikeouts and two walks by Faller.
Anita Lizana of Chile, the United States champion, meets France’s Rene Mathieu at Wimbledon. The match was the only standout result as all top U.S. players advanced. Boxing notes include trainer lines about Spiegal and Angatt ahead of their Pittsburgh bout and Dime’s forecast for Louis vs Griffith with Max Schimering in the contender’s corner.
Five more yachts will be played tonight as City Softball storms move forward Announced by President Franklyn Oreci Games start at o'clock Nobis leads to Castlefield to face fast N Yo A loans feature Norm Ara or Lee Gairdo Rebels groomed for Y A starting pitcher The Rads host Rosas AC Spencers and Tawa meet Gaston Par Boro AC takes on 455 team at Dean Pa Tigers move toward P A Meld faces Weavers first half league action tonight
A rough report details a boxing card at Greve Street open with bouts featuring Kayo in a standout local slugfest. Multiple fighters share promising showings, including Emmett Reotca and Jack Pransie, while rumors place Smokey as a rising challenger in the arena.
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