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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

5

McMahon Fights Hint Forbes Field Bout In July

Tom McMahon may face Fred Fulton or Frank Moran in a July boxing match at Forbes Field, with promoters eyeing Pittsburg as host. Dime’s camp aims to stage the big bout, weighing plans against July Fourth conflicts and existing schedules. Gibbons and Chip train in Minnesota and New Castle as negotiations with promoters continue.

Tom McMahon Fred Fulton Frank Moran Pittsburg Forbes Field Dime Fulton McMahon Friton Tom Joes Willard Cowboy Johnson Racine Jimmy George Chip New Castle Buffalo Tom Cowler Porky Flynn Flynn Joe Chip Brennan Chip Co Longhear Rochester Hahe Firato Gar Fryer Boxing Commission Stambaugh Red Cross Cho Gibbons Osakis Minnesota

First U P vs First Christian leads to 7 to 0 win

Easy star for the First U P athletes in Friday night action as they routed the First Christian 7 to 0. Hook held the opposition to no hits through four innings as Jacobs backed stellar fielding and timely hitting.

U. P Jacobs Bill Dunlap Foss Hanna Kriner J. Jones Tiner Philips Candido Phillips D. Riley

Great Crowd Expected In Youngstown Boxing Bout

Fans expected in Youngstown for the July Fourth 12 round George Chip vs Mike Gibbons bout at the renowned Mick Stembaugh arena. Tickets reserved for 14,000 with another couple thousand standing, as the afternoon event at the ball park draws national attention and sold out seating arrangements.

Cobb Extends Hit Streak To Nineteen Games

New York June 23 International News Service Tyers Cobb extends his hitting streak to nineteen straight games, matching the modern major league record for consecutive games with a hit. He maintains a .620 season average through the streak, with 14 runs, 13 hits in 19 games, including six twobaggers, five triples and one home run as he leads rivals by over 40 points.

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Boxer Buck Crowee to fight Patsy Brannigan in Pittsburg

Reports from Pittsburg say Crouse injured in training and a bout between Buck Crowee and Patsy Brannigan is scheduled one week from Monday. Me Laut setback delayed Crause by a week after an injury caused a skid on a prick wadl, with uncertainty whether Crowee or Brannigan landed the final blow.

Pittsburg Buck Crowee Harry Greh Crause Patsy Brannigan Crouse Buck Patsy Buck Crouse

St. Vitus TE Dominate Dixie Juniors in Pause

St. Vitus TE defeated Dixie Juniors yesterday as Carsalla pitched well for St. Vitus. Winners may call Bell 1300-W after 6 p.m. for details on yesterday’s contest and postgame notes.

U. Aly Minints St. Vitoa Dixie Carsalla St. Vitus Aly Bell 1300

Liner Notes From The Church League Action

Shortstop Candioo known as the candy kid shows speed on a peg while Larkness backs Monte Worris in a comeback after years out. Umpire Kerr resumes duties as Central and First U. P. prepare to clash Tuesday. four teams tie for third as the week ends. Jacob’s Cobb-like sprint from second to home ends short.

Kerr Central U. P Centrals Jacobs Ty Cobb

Legions Of Sports Will Shoot July 4

Philadelphia June 23 The Fourth of July tradition gets a sporting twist with a Trapshooting Fourth touted as safe and patriotic. The piece highlights gun training benefits, wide participation across ages, and thousands of shooters expected to gather for multiple tournaments fading into the holiday excitement.

Philadelphia Lim Gener

Trapshooting tournaments draw wide range of competitors

The Interstate Association for the Encouragement of Trapshooting oversees numerous club events where members compete for trophies in class events. Participation is not limited by gender as women across the United States and Canada take a keen interest in trapshooting, seen as an enjoyable sport.

Interstate Association For the Encouragement of Canada

Cobb gains ten points as Roush leads in standings

Ty Cobb collected four hits in two games to gain ten points on Tris Speaker in the latest National League update. Eddie Roush also had four hits in four at bats to take the league lead as American and National leaders are listed with several players from Detroit Cleveland St Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn New York.

Chicago Pittsburg New York Philadelphia Moston Brooklin Cincinnati St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Washington Boston Chicago- St Laws W. Ws St. Louis Ag Brooklyn L. Pel International News Service Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Eddie Rousch Cobb Speaker Bisler Melanis Philately Veach National Housard Crise St Louis Wheat Zimmerman Burns Spyre

Full Crew Bill Fight Follows Legislative Deadlock

Harrisburg reports a stalemate as the house and senate pause for Monday, seeking a compromise on the full crew suspender and the workmen's compensation act. Labor reps favor a special order tying the two votes, while passage hinges on a possible late session deal before Thursday. A separate Philadelphia small council bill lingers but may be settled by Monday. A trained policewoman also reports tracking burglars to a hayloft in Hempstead County.

Harrisburg House Senate Labor Council Philadelphia

Red Devils misrated game, Strizzi claims errors

Manager Emilia Strizzi of Neah Street Athletics says the Red Devils were poorly scored in Thursday’s game. He alleges three hits for puns team, prime strikeouts for Biondi, and that G Sacco was not in the game. Athletics beat Barry club. another game set for next Thursday. Kansas City Germans open a $400000 hospital.

Emilia Strizzi Neah Street Athletics Red Devils Biondi G. Sacco Strizzl Athletics Barry Sarllery

Checker League Scores From New Castle Club Play

Recent New Castle Checker League results show John Zaz with 4, Thomas Griffiths and William Thomas with 4, Frank Kirker and James Reynolds with unclear scores, Georga days tan 2, John Might 5 8, F Gerber 4, Jack Herbert 6, J E Brown 2, William Crabitt B, J J McGaha 0 forfeit, Jorrett noted, J C Walls 8, David Samuels 0 forfeit.

New Castle Cheakar John Zaz Thomas Griffiths O. Willam Thomas Frank Kirker James Reynolds Georga Days Tan John Might F. Gerber Jack Herbert J. E. Brown Willam Crabitt J. J. McGaharan Jorrett J.C. Walls David Samuels John Zakset al Frank Kicker Wilam Thomas Wm. Crabill J. EL Brown Geo Houston John Blight F. Gerberoy Thos Griffiths Jas. Reynolds David Samuels J McGahagan

Why Owl Is A Night Bird

This excerpt notes myths about the owl being a night bird. It mentions beliefs assigning fire from heaven to owl lore in Polynesia and French folklore aligning the wren with a feather swap to warm it in winter. Raymond Crawford discusses the tale in the London Lancet.

Polynesia Raymond Crawford London Lancet

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