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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
21
National League results highlight Pittsburgh 8 over Giants 1 while Reds sweep over Giants boosts standings as New York clings to pace. Dodgers silence Pirates 8 1. Yankees and Cubs split headlines with early season moves as Detroit and Philadelphia deliver decisive wins in American League play.
Savage and Masajada delivered steady pitching as the Lawrence Indies defeated the Union Civics 7 0 at Scotland Lane field to close the first half. Chiffola led with 12 hits aided by Mosely Wilk and Erenoski with three each. Mosely and Chili homered. The contest ended after five innings due to darkness.
Schedule bullet lists show games involving Philadelphia and Chicago with New York and Boston at Cleveland. Only matchups and venues readable. no scores or dates provided.
Louis lands 21 punches in a brutal kayo bid, Schmeling injured with left kidney blow and hard blows to the head near the ropes. General John J. Phelan orders physicians to examine Schmeling, as X-ray prints are sent to the commission with a ruling expected next week.
The New Castle Red Sox defeated St Josephs Pirates 9 2 at Roary field. Morris on Fogarius allowed only three hits and dominated the game. The Sox scored a three run burst in the third inning and added three more in the fifth to seal the win. Davies hit the lone extra base double. DiMuccio and McIntyre were knocked around by Red Sox pitching.
The DeCapria softball team loss 5 to 2 to Ellwood City in a night game. A Sunday doubleheader at Rotary Field features DeCaps against Beaver Falls 58 from Beaver Falls at 4 pm, with Ellwood City Aames slated for the nightcap. Batteries DeCaps Amobile Fi Augustine and Gennock. Ellwood Surcit and Langi.
A colorful Madison Square Garden weigh‑in for the Schmeling fight draws thousands inside as Pat Robinson hosts and greets notable sports writers and photographers. The scene features a center platform, flashing bulbs, and tense anticipation before the fighters appear, with postevent chatter among reporters and a teaser for Saturday’s column.
Croton M E defeated the First Bayreis Baptists by seven to five in a church league game. Glover and Weller delivered key plays as Croton built a lead late, while the Baptists fought back but fell short after a rough middle innings.
The report covers several youth and local softball games and requests. The Book and Potter team beat the Morton Street Sluggers 6 to 1 on Henderson Hill. The Celertic Midgets defeated the Fall Track Midgets 34 to 13 at Centennial Field with Bill Fannin starring on the mound. The Nomads beat the Pintabones at Gaston Park 7 to 105 with Vargo winning and Magpie losing. Eagles toppled Pump Sta Won at Castle Field 21 to 18, with McEwen and Glover driving the win and Homer homers by McEwen Allen Glover Booth and Doerr. Cameron A. C. beat Ederburg 6 to 4 at Edenburg Field as Anverelia sparked the offense. The Lyod Cossacks sought games with Cast Leinas in New district. Pintabone A. C. won 19 to 18 at Westmont Midgets field. Central Irish beat West Side Yanks 7 to 5 and Washington Tigers 9 to 7 with Confer and Rogan winning. DeCaprios beat Richfields 4 to 3 at Dell Park as Lavella allowed six hits. Fannins defeated Princeton 12 to 6 at Princeton Field as Johns fanned 27. The Fannins planned to face Wilmington Merchants in New Wilmington, with the team meeting at 4:30 p.m. at Fannins’ home.
West Side Tigers defeat Pulaski in a night event held in Kentucky. Final scores show Tigers overpower opponents with strong performances from players including Bevar and Simolyuski. Umpires Cieneral and Richards oversaw the game as teams listed Morvek and others competed.
A muddled OCR sports brief covers First Presbyterians beating Methodist and listing players like Joe Fisher and Bob M 36 plus Pant Hunt 37 and Izay Solomon. Scores show First Presbyterians 24 and 2a, Tempie Tsvae 23, First Christians 14, Trinity 27, Highened Marvel 13, with matches at the Fills course.
Boxing notes say Mike Jacobs predicts a future BIC bout between Baer and Louis. The source text is garbled but references Baer Gartus and potential contenders, noting a championship context and varying odds.
Ryantown won at home over the Slovak club 12 to 1 in a City Baseball League matchup. Pel Morrison, Ryantown’s regular first baseman, delivered key hits and driven runs as the team dominated offensively.
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