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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1925

Page

16

Brady and Weygant Fight Tonight at Centennial Field

Eddie Brady of Brooklyn faces Eddie Wergant of New Castle in a ten round featherweight bout at Centennial field. Brady arrives with manager Jersey Jones. Weygant completed training as fans expect a hard clash with potential next match against Dundee if victorious. Local officials and boxing figures will attend, with weigh in at 4 pm and doors at 8:15 pm for the show.

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Walker Pitches South Hill A. A. To Victory 3-0

South Hill A. A. pitcher Walker, a junior hall of fame entrant, dominated Garland Pittsburg on Shenango-Taylor Grounds. The 3-0 win followed another season victory, with Walker striking out twelve Garlands and allowing no hits or runs. Butera held South Hills to five hits.

Walker South Hill A Shenango-Taylor Grounds Garland Garlands South Hills

Ballerino Retains Lightweight Title In Philly Battle

Bayonne’s Mike Ballerino and Babe Ruth fought a ten round draw at Phillies Park before 10,000 fans. The junior lightweight champion pressed forward, striking Ruth’s body, while Ruth countered with cautious bursts.

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Three Giant Jacks By Feg Murray in Giants Era

The piece profiles Jack Bentley and Jack Scott as pitching Jacks for the New York Giants under Manager John McGraw. Bentley, a $55,000 acquisition from the Orioles in 1923, and Scott, amid a comeback, are praised for solid spring to late spring performance and long major league careers. Bentley has five hits and a Memorial Day win. Scott had a less successful game against Vance. Both pitchers weigh about 200 pounds, stand around six feet tall, and are in their seventh MLB year, born in Maryland and North Carolina respectively. A third veteran Jack has a longer career span than both combined.

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Eddie Weygant Ready To Fight. Fights Tonight In Town

Boxing telegrams show promoters and fighters signaling reluctance to face Weygant. Eddie Brady remains willing, with promoters citing weight limits and scheduling obstacles. Fans can expect Weygant to clash tonight, as promoters and managers balk at matching him.

Americans Qualify In Troon Open Qualification

In Troon Scotland on June 24 American golf pros Joe Kirkwood Jim Barnes and MacDonald Smith posted scores at 248 or better to secure British Open qualification. News confirms that scores at or below 248 qualified and eighty one players will compete in the final event.

International Mews Service Troon Scotland Joe Kirkwood Jim Barnes MacDonald Smith Feta

Pool and Billiard Play To Feature During Centennial Week

The Mew Castle pool and billiard events are set for Centennial Week. The pool tournament is at the American Legion home on Monday June 21 at 7 30 with medals for the top two. The billiard event follows Tuesday June 30 with medals for first and second. Entrants must submit by June 27.

Mew Castle Shea Nox Big Blow Ag American Legion Legion Wil Ba New Castle Spark Committee

Centennial Horse Shoe Pitching Contest Week Brightens Cascade Park

Preparations are complete for the Centennial Horse Shoe Pitching Contest at Cascade Park starting Monday June 29 at 4pm. The event features morning afternoon and evening match games to crown the city’s beat horse shoe pitcher with courts in top condition under Payton H. Barge. Fans will watch from park benches as games run into the night. winners receive horse shoes sets from the Newcastle Horse Shoe Pitching Club and Centennial Sports Medals for first and second place.

Cascade Park Parl Payton H. Barge Castleeforse Shoe

Kiddies Shine in Cen yenndal Sport Program Roller Races

The Cen yenndal sport program for kiddies features bicycle races for boys from Wampum to Mahoningtown, ten miles, and for girls from Newport to Mahoningtown, eight miles. Roller skating events for both genders occur on Wallace Avenue, with winners receiving first and second place medals.

Cen Yenndal Wampum Mahoningtown Newport Wall Jace Avenue

Energy Second To Battle West Side Energy Second To Battle West Side

Energy Second faces West Side Mera in Extras on June 27 at West Side Tid St. John. Energy’s pitching ace starts against the Tigern in a fast paced game. Plenty of parking space expected. team management hopes for a large crowd.

Energy Mera Tid St. John The Tigern

Dundee Promises To Attend Battle

Dundee promises to attend a ringside event Wednesday as he eyes a 134 pound championship in a New York tournament. Johnny Dundes, famed for holding two titles in weight classes, aims to fight Weygent if he wins the Eddie Brady bout in Centennial week.

Johnny Dundes Dundes Choge Dafagl New York Louis Maplar Danny Mramer Johnny Une Weygent Joe Came Eddie Brady-Eddin

Reds To Play Tires In Benefit Contest

General Tires of Youngstown face Cincinnati at Thorn Park on Thursday afternoon in a charity game. Proceeds go to support Rotary efforts. The uneven recap mentions Youngstown’s unit and local oddities, with garbled lines suggesting a fundraiser amid confusion.

Reds General Tires Youngstown Cincinnati Thorn Park Rotary Bik Toon Rams Lentire Hnegg Thursillay

Old Pal Gene Layden Set for New Castle Visit Thursday

Gene Layden, famed semi pro star, will visit New Castle Thursday to play against the Sew Coarse Italian A. AL at Centennial Field. He previously starred for Franklin and the Castle Card, showing speed in fielding and quick bat control, while the local lineup boasts several notable players including Jocky Munch and Bert Clauser among others.

Gene Layden New Castle Jerry Franklin Gene

Tug Of War Set For Tuesday At Local Diamond

A community tug of war is scheduled for Tuesday at the local diamond as various churches and organizations prepare teams. Local volunteers train daily, aiming to win the cup while excitement rises about the event and the prize.

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Joyce Weithered Quits Golf Game

London dispatch reports Joyce Weithered, three time British women's champion, has quit the golf game, prompting questions about her future in the sport. Details remain scarce as the international scene notes her departure.

Joyce Weithered International

Terrace Eagles Swamp Tigers In Hard Fought Clash

Terrace Eagles defeated the Tigers in a tight game with a late surge. Key players Sokotehi and Abratiski led with five hits each as Terrace built a lead with strong batting and defense.

Wampum Tresers Demand Ball Games Amid City Tensions

A fragmentary note from Wampum leaders calls for ball games as a response to local unrest. The terse text links the push to broader community concerns and mentions Michigan context in unclear terms. Further details are unreadable in the source segment.

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