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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1946
Page
14
Bob Feller fans 13 and allows three runs in an 8-3 victory, boosting the Indians over the Yankees. Tex Hughson also shines with a 1-0 two hitter for the Red Sox against the Tigers as Dodgers lose big to Reds and Phillies beat Cardinals.
In a subdued card of results the Cubs halt the Braves streak at five with a 7-3 win, Chet Laabs powers the Browns past the Athletics 7-2, Bobo Newsom and the White Sox outlast the Senators 6-4, while Nick Strincevich fires a four hit shutout as the Pirates drop the Giants 3-0 to inch from last place.
Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 15 to 5 and Chicago defeated Boston 7 to 2. Pittsburgh edged New York in a night game while Philadelphia topped St Louis in a night contest. Today’s games feature Pittsburgh at New York, St Louis at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, and Chicago at Boston.
Yesterday's results show Cleveland 8 New York 3 and Philadelphia 5 St. Louis 3 night. Boston 1, Detroit 6, Chicago 6, Washington 4. Boston at Detroit and New York at Cleveland followed by Washington at Chicago and Philadelphia at St. Louis night.
Last night results show Lawrence Indies Jr Ryantown American Legion 13 Slovaks 5 West Side Tigers 5 Moose Clut 3 Universal A. AL versus Lawrence Indies on Cedar Street.
Sports writer Pat Robinson surveys New York sports headlines. Joe Louis slated to referee charity bouts in Buffalo. Mike Jacobs linked to Louis tour plans and potential European engagements. Pro boxing talk mixes with horse racing notes and Yankee baseball plans.
July appears busy with vacation traffic near New Castle and planed boxing bouts at Taggert stadium led by Bernie Hanlon. C. M. England and Ed Fritz cochair the event as Tommy Leach books matches while Fisherman calls to memory. Local softball league teams compete as Joe Hicks and Bill Pozza headline box results with Blair, Lester, Pope and Dunn noted.
Acceptance of an invitation to play the Turtle Creek American Legion Junior team has been made by Manager Earl C Moffatt. The American Legion All Stars will represent the Perry 8. Gaston Post in District competition. They will play in Turtle Creek on July 4 as part of an all day celebration and a return game is set for New Castle on July 21.
Nashua hammered Union Civics 12 to 4 at Nashau Field in a North County league game. Nashua finished with ten hits while Union committed eight errors enabling the lopsided score. Joe Brahe pitched all nine for the winners. Barber started for Union as Nashua built a big early lead.
An important meeting for managers and sponsors of American Legion Junior League teams takes place at Wagners on 354 Neshannock Avenue at 8 30 Thursday evening. As the second half opens next week several league operation matters will be discussed. Jim O Hira a new addition to the Dion football coaching staff played at Penn State in 1933 34 and 35.
Postponed games affect Millsville and Fidenburg in the county league standings. No rescheduled date listed yet as teams await new play dates and league officials confirm postponements.
New Castle church golfers tee off at Castle Hills course Thursday evening for a league raid. Matches include St. Marys against First Chris Nas, First Baptista versus Epworth, and St. Pauls against Temple Israel, with Highland also in play.
East Brook crushed Pulaski 14-5 as Mendal Blows pitched effectively with three hits including a triple and two singles. Reynolds added two doubles and a triple, Wallace contributed three singles, and Blows also drove in runs while Mendal Blows starred on the mound.
A turnout of 88 golfers at Sylvan Heights led by chairman George Wagner and Ben Orcutt with a 38 card. Paul Cuba was blind bogey winner with 44 net. Bluejays lead the loop with 31 points as the league standings show Lions 30 Hawks 27 Robins 26 Red Birds 25 Wild Cats 24 Canaries 23 Gophers 23 Tigers 20 Bulldogs 19 Jackbirds 17.
Wayne Carpenter pitched the West Side Tigers to a 5 to 3 win over the Moose Club in a postponed Lee Avenue game. After two rough innings he settled and allowed three runs in the eventh, aided by hits from Kearns Grieves and Guinsugh and a Kelley walk. Van Dusen took the loss for the Moose as Carpenter and Van Dusen matched zeroes through the last seven frames.
American Legion team beats the Slovaks Club 13 to 5 for their 13th win of the season at Washington Field. Majors pitched well for the Legion with Lenhart taking the loss. The first inning saw a strong start as seven runs crossed, followed by five more in the second. The game featured eight errors.
All Epworth softball players are to gather at the church tonight at 6 30 announced by acting manager Obe O'Brien Epworth has entered a team in the church softball league.
Umpires set for County League matches tonight at Bessemer Hartman and Orlano Ellwood City Ferrucci and DeMaio New Galilee Price and Kneram Wampum Richards and Dombroski Thursday at Bessemer Smolnik Sainted City League Cedar Street Steven and Laltenen.
Indies baseball team moved closer to the pennant by defeating Ryardtown 7 to 4 at Cedar Street to secure their 18th win. Evans earned the win and Frazier the loss as Indies bats exploded with eight runs in the early innings. John Magiusiak and his son led the attack with four hits each and the team has two remaining games in the first half. Thursday they host Universal A Cedar Street.
The church softball standings show First Christians leading with three wins and one loss. St. John’s and First Baptists are close behind with balanced records as Central Po stvlertanme and Baptists of First Baptists trail in the next spots.
City baseball league managers and officials will gather at 8:00 PM at Carm's Place West Washington Street. President Charles Bugs Walther announced the session to discuss the second half and reschedule postponed games so the first half can be completed and a champion declared.
Senior golfers aged 50 plus prepare for the ith Annual one day tournament at Castle Hills course in August. McGill elected president succeeding Thomas Hitchcock who resigned after years in office. Other officers Morgan Jones vice president Mont Magill secretary treasurer. Only 125 tickets on sale first come first served. Out of town players expected and Larry Gramming pledges support. Next meeting set for July 8 with dinner to follow.
Bobby Penwell tossed a six hit shutout as Hillsville beat Edenburg 3-0 at Edenburg. Penwell dominated a Tiger lineup that managed no more than one hit per inning while Pete Chiero allowed seven hits in defeat.
A local bareball team announces readiness to book games with any nearby opponent. An 18 year old contact line 8149 1 12 is listed for Merle Bales Fr over. Nat Fleischer of New York City collects watches that have belonged to bridge fighters.
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