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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
20
Former boxing champion Max Schmeling spent a quiet night in a New York hospital. Reports indicate he may consent to making public X ray pictures taken during his treatment.
News from New York reports heavyweight champion Joe Louis defeated Max Schmeling in a 3 04 minute bout. Schmeling sustained a fractured lumbar and remaining in hospital three weeks as doctors assess recovery while plans for travel to Berlin on the Bremen proceed. public X rays and film debates are noted as managers seek details.
New York June 24 officials agreed Schmeling was technically knocked out by Joe Louis in their title bout though the count was not completed. Referee Arthur Donovan stopped the fight after Schmeling fell unconscious but a towel thrown by trainer Max Hatzen tossed into the ring did not halt the proceedings. Under New York rules a second cannot stop a fight, so Donovan allowed the bout to continue until Schmeling could take no more.
Lawrence County Sportsmen's Association sponsors a trap and skeet shoot planned for Saturday afternoon at the New Castle Fair Grounds. W Henry Rodgers will supervise the shows. The event aims to attract all interested. the last competition drew good attendance.
The City league game between K. Pulaski and Lemee Indies, originally set for 19night at Cedar Street field, was postponed to Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Cedar Street grounds. Announcement noted. Sports scene mentions Cape Cod, Mass., and surfers on frozen dunes.
Open air boxing returns tonight at Grove Street playground as eight bouts unfold beginning at 8:30 p.m. with New Castle fighters facing in-town and out-of-town contenders in middle and heavyweight divisions under the Jefferson A.C. sanction. Promoter details, ring setup, officials, and a slate of local boxers from New Castle Ellwood City Butler and Youngstown highlight the card amid expectant crowds.
A 13 team City Softball League is announced for the second half season by Franklyn’s, president of the New Castle City Softball leagues. The Senior league holds a crucial meeting tonight at 8 about new rules and a new ball, with unfinished business from the last meeting. Plans include a benefit game for young Stanley Lubinsky, who broke his leg, between the Nobils and Radiators at Radiator field to raise funds for the Lubinsky family.
Lawrence County baseball marks a tight race with Bessemer and Wampum tied for first at 10 wins each, Hillsville pursuing from seven wins. Today’s schedule features Hillsville at Capitolas and Wampum with South Side Merchants, next Wednesday hosts Hillsville and Wampum, and a week later Hillsville vs Wampum in the final push. Secretaries and league officials plan a meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Sporting Croods Store. PRESBYTERIANS WIN The First Presbyterians defeat Second UWP 11 to 7 at Walton Field with Brundage and Baldwin starred at bat.
West Pittsburg defeated Mahoning A A 8 to 5 at EL A field to move closer to the city league first belt title. Tonsetic pitched well for West Pittsburg while Rainey took the loss for Mahoningtown. In the sixth Mahoningtown rallied with three runs but West Pittsburg answered in the seventh with a two‑run burst to seal the victory. Kosier J DeMonaco Fundoots and Rainey produced extra base hits as manager Danny DeGenova stated one more win would clinch the first half pennant.
Promoter Mike Jacobs says a Baer versus Louis bout is likely for September with Baer eager to fight Louis after their 1935 clash. Louis recovering from Schmeling injuries, Schmeling sidelined, Jacobs notes strong gate but not a megabucks figure yet.
The City softball league closes the first half tonight at five fields. Six o'clock games feature Nobis versus Weavers at Gaston Park and Bora A C against She Flats at Field to meet Royals A C. Tigers Club meets Hawaiians at Dean Park, Radiators face N Y A team, Spencers travel to Radiator Park to face F O E. Managers’ meeting at the Y tonight.
The Wabash Bears softball team defeated the Liberty Street Sluggers 36 to 5 on Wednesday night. Tommelsen pitched for the Bears while Barittera played through an injury for the Sluggers. Tommelleo and Carbone hit two home runs for Wabash, Conti hit a three-base hit, and the Bears seek additional games, with contact at 103 North Liberty Street in care of William Dom inick.
Harvard and Yale oarsmen ready for the regatta at New London with Harvard favored to win. Yale coach emphasizes a body-swing stroke while Harvard rows at about 130 pounds per man and 6 feet 3 inches tall. Max Schmeling news notes an unrelated boxing update.
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