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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1935
Page
14
Joe Louis, the Detroit great, faces Primo Carnera in a major heavyweight showdown at Yankee Stadium. The article notes wagering, a forthcoming thriller, and Louis predicts a knockout before the sixth round as Carnera’s size is pitted against Louis’ power in a high stakes fight.
The exchange argues that Primo will be overwhelmed by Joe Louis effort and power. Dempsey recalls his Toledo fight against Willard and asserts Primo’s bulk will tire him. Louis claims he will not let Primo recover from a first punch, predicting a decisive finish.
Gunnett outpitched Plevnic yesterday on the E and A field as Carbon defeated Mahoning four to nothing. Mahoning made four errors behind Gunnett who fanned 11 and allowed four hits while Plevnic struck out two and yielded six hits. Cracraft had two hits but no extra bases, Rotunno led Mahoning with three hits including a double. Box score notes Rotunno Rauch and J Russo had two base hits, Susany to Myers to Skosic completed double plays, Skosic wrote in a sacrifice. Umpires Cannon and Dominick.
President Walther orders a decisive game at Lehigh Field tonight at 6 pm to break their tie for the league lead. Saks starts Irv Rubeis against Saint Bob Pascar ella for St. Andrews, with Tolans postponed matchup noted for Gaston Park Wednesday. Also four other softball games listed with official assignments.
The Business Men's golf league tees off at Municipal course with matches moved from Tuesday June 18 due to rain. Fixtures include News versus Penn Power niblick swingers, Ind Grocers versus the Dentists, league leaders Bankers against A. P. Managers, and Bell Phones against Universal A A.
The Unionites beat the Radiators 3 to 1 at B and O Field before a 3000 crowd. Frankie Babs limited Cannonball Bishara to five hits while contributing two at the plate and Sumners, Texie Richards and Vigali each had two hits for the Unions who posted their 12th win in 16 starts.
Lou Brady predicts Primo Carnera will beat Joe Louis in New York City. Brady cites Louis best win against Patsy Peroni and notes Carnera’s 60 pound weight gap. Several picks favor Louis, while broadcast plans are unclear.
New Castle Golf League players will attend a party after Thursday matches at the Municipal Course. Captains should contact Course Manager Pro Capt. W. Arthur Smith to arrange reservations for golfers joining the lunch after play. Last night Rieck McJunkin and New Castle News faced off, Riecks winning 34 to 2, Ollie West was medalist with 41.
Arthur Alexander pitched a no hit no run victory for the Sixth Ward Fire Department against Colonial A C on Colonial Field. The 6–0 win featured 21 batters faced, 13 strikeouts, and ten hits by the firemen, with J Otto adding the only extra base hit a double. C Jackson made a one handed grab for a line drive. Score by innings Firemen 2201010 6 Colonial A C 0000000 0 1.
The Fardales beat the Carnegies 5 to 2 at Carnegie Field as F. Tuscano allowed only three hits. Croton M. E. topped Penn Power 19 to 9 at Elders Field with Alexander pitching a nine hit game. Heavy hitters for Crotons were H. Booth, Nelson, Ray and Roy Bales.
Three postponed Junior softball league games were sent to league headquarters for handling. The Croton Merchants defeated the Capitola Juniors at Castle Field with Book earning the win and Teplica taking the loss. Keystone A C Juniors beat Phalanx 10 to 7 at Carnegie Field, Bartberger and Perrett sharing pitching duties. Tomaseksi’s Young Kangs routed East Side Merchants 20 to 4 at Viaduct Field, Kirol homering and collecting four hits, with Gentsy adding two triples and Sesko a triple and single. Koszela got the win while Kelly took the loss.
President Walther of the Junior softball league announces dates for postponed games. The St Andrews Crusaders versus Capitola will be played Friday morning instead of Tuesday. Young Kangs vs Phalanx Juniors set for Wednesday at 10 30 at Viaduct field. Young Syrians face Radiator Juniors at Cascade Field Wednesday at 10 30.
East Brook A A defeated New Wilmington 7 to 1 at the East Brook field as S Shuller pitched a three hitter. East Brook totaled nine hits led by Shuller with a triple and doubles from Waddington Wilson and P Shuller. Next up they host Mahoning Indies on Wednesday and East New Castle Merchants on Friday both at 6 o clock.
Yesterday's National League results include Chicago 10 over New York 9 in ten innings, St. Louis 12 defeating Brooklyn 7, and Cincinnati 6 beating Philadelphia 4.
Pittsburgh visits Boston. Cincinnati plays Philadelphia. St. Louis at Brooklyn. Chicago at New York twice.
The column lists results: New York 4 Cleveland 1, Chicago 6 Boston 4, St. Louis 2 Philadelphia 1, Detroit 9 Washington 8 in 10 innings. It notes upcoming games Philadelphia at St. Louis, Washington at Detroit, New York at Cleveland, Boston at Chicago across 114 innings reported.
Rumor swirls that baseball icon Babe Ruth could take a managerial post with the Cleveland Indians. The reports mention Ruth’s interest and potential timing, drawing comment from officials and fans alike.
The Babe visits Cleveland for the July 8 All Star game and weighs a possible manager job as Walter Johnson contemplates retirement. He tracks major league moves, noting Vic Tamulis silent Indians snag and a 10-9 Giants loss on Demaree’s pinch hit. Card’s seven run seventh sinks Dodgers. Phelps and Sox beat Red Sox. Tigers edge Senators in 14 innings.
Umpire Wilson awarded Sundays game at Radiator field to the Reds after finding resin in Davis pitcher L Nimmo pocket. Commissioner Fiz Fraser calls a Friday night hearing at the Y to settle the dispute with officials from the Reds and Davis teams expected to attend.
Keith Van Fossan of St. Andrews led a protest at Radiator Field on Sunday arguing Umpire Wilson erred in awarding the game to the Reds. League officials have heard hundreds of protests since the match. A separate report shows men drivers face 34 percent higher fatal accident rates than women per insurance stats.
Rose Point defeated West Side 8 to 0 at Lee Avenue Field. Wilson pitched a perfect no hit game with 12 strikeouts for Rose Point, while West Side pitcher Harry Davis fanned eight and allowed 15 Rose Point hits.
Joe Louis, the Detroit rising star, opened as an 11 to 10 favorite to defeat Primo Carnera in the heavyweight bout at Yankee Stadium tonight. Betting has fluctuated, with about a starry sky forecast for the 10 p.m. ET start and promoters predicting at least $325,000 in gate receipts.
The Cyclones rallied to beat Carson A C 10 9 on Monday afternoon for their ninth straight win. Scoring by innings shows a tense contest with late offense. Batteries: Carsons George Joseph Cyclones Greer Ciambrotti. Umpires Mumford and Christopher.
Henry Picard from Hershey Pa. shot a 74 in the British open at Muirfield for a two day total of 151 and a possible place in the qualifying round Fog hampered scoring with visibility under 100 yards He sits behind leader Reggie Whitcombe who totaled 146 after two rounds Joe Ezar posted 75 and Joe Kirkwood 74 Britain’s defending champion Henry Cotton led with 141 after sub par 70 at Gullane
James Vessella secretary of the Lawrence county baseball league announced the Wednesday twilight schedule. Matches listed are Hillsville at Bessemer, Ryantown at Castlewood, Carlon at West Pitts burg, Mahoning vs A S T P with A S T P hosting at Centennial field, and Wampum at Ellwood City.
An automobile tire safety claim explains high speed blowouts. The Life Saver Golden Ply resists internal heat, prevents fabric separation and blistering, and offers longer mileage without extra cost. Promotes Goodrich Silvertown tires as safer and tougher for motorists.
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