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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1948
Page
16
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis defends his crown for the 25th time against 34 year old challenger Jersey Joe Walcott. Louis favored 8-5 over Walcott with tickets still available. promoters expect a near million dollar gate though payouts will favor Louis.
The June 23 boxing event in Detroit at Place Vendee Stadium is set for 10 00 p m with preliminaries on the program The report notes injuries including a 15 wound incident and refers to Louk in the context of the bout and broadcast coverage on American Broadcasting.
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Gaston Pest powered to an 8-2 victory over Wamr Team at Washington Field. The standout performance included a double and two hits, fueling the decisive win in Bessemer.
Johnstown Pirates defeated the New Castle Chiefs 6 to 1 as Glenn Burns extended his hitting streak to 24 straight games. Ed Wallace suffered the loss for New Castle after two prior wins, while Bebinson Witter Robinson led Johnstown with four hits. The game shortened by rain to a fast one hour.
Rain fell in New York this morning. The weather bureau forecast showers and thundershowers for later today in the city and surrounding areas.
Both fighters stuck to ceremonial pre fight boasts and New York buzzed with the bout. Outsiders gathered at ringside as officials for the brawl would be named per regulations and a decisive knockout seemed likely.
Fire Chief Herman Steinbrink of the Lawrence County Sportsmen Association announced a trap and skeet shoot at the harbor range tonight at 2. He urges a good turnout for the big outdoor event.
The East Side Shamrocks defeated the West End Stars 5 to 4 at Rose Avenue field. Bill Fannin hit a seventh inning homer with a runner aboard for the Shamrocks, Hawkins also homered, and Malegeo homered for Youngstown. Tonight the Shamrocks meet the Dukes at Rose Avenue in a postponed league battle at 6.
The First Baptists defeated Hopewell Presbyterians 29 to 0 at New Bedford. Weller earned the win and Cowden took the loss. The Baptists set a Thursday 6 PM Colonial Field date with Moravia Presbyterians and a postponed Friday game with the Third U P at Colonial Field.
National League results note St Louis 5 2 wartime night games. Chicago played Boston. American League totals show Boston, Washington, Detroit, New York and Philadelphia games listed. Upcoming schedule includes New York at Cleveland and Washington at Detroit with St Louis at Philadelphia.
Sam Zoldak earned the win as the Indians beat the Yankees 5 to 2 to extend Cleveland’s lead. Harry Brecheen and Stan Musial sparked the Cardinals 5 to 2 victory over the Braves, boosting St Louis within a half game of Pittsburgh. Hank Sauer and Danny Litwhiler homered to lift Cincinnati and Philadelphia pitchers rallied for late scores.
Washington Huskies swept the Hudson regatta securing the freshman by two lengths the junior varsity by two and a half lengths and the varsity by two lengths in the three mile race. Al Uldrickson led a dominant U S crew redefining eastern competition ahead of Olympic trials.
Universal A A crushed Frank's Grille 6-0 as Eadie Stewart pitched four hits and Lennon led the offense with three hits including a triple. Hutnick added two hits, while aftermath scoring produced the decisive seventh inning surge for the league leaders.
Three postponed softball league games are scheduled for tonight. Red's Dairy faces Shadyside Tigers at Dean Park, Local 1284 plays United Engineering at Gaston Park, and Dukes meet Shamrocks at Rose Avenue. Last night Tempys Beach beat New Castle BC 15 to 2, and Dukes defeated Local 1284 11 to 1.
The Third U P church softball team traveled 10 innings to beat Wesley Methodists 4 to 2 at Laurelfield. Dale Weisbaker earned the win with Alexander taking the loss. Moore homered for Third U P. Next they face Central Presbyterians at Rose Avenue Field in a loop battle.
A flood of guesses from public figures and sports writers surrounds the Louis Walcott heavyweight title bout in New York. Many predict Louis to win by late rounds while others favor Walcott, with bets ranging from four to eight rounds and a few predicting a knockout.
Important meeting of the City Baseball League Thursday night at Carries Place West Washington Street. All managers must attend or send a representative. Discussion will cover matters for the second half of the schedule.
Union Civics will face City League All-Stars in a benefit game Monday at Scotland Lane field. Proceeds go to Frank Caliguire who broke his leg earlier this season. Admission is 25 cents.
Boxing show led by Frankie Moran and Eddie Bell was postponed due to rain. Five bouts were canceled with the main event scheduled for 8:30 p m Friday at Ellwood City.
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