Averill Helps Tigers Trim Indians. Yankees Lose to A's
Earl Averill starred for Detroit in an 11 to 2 win over Cleveland as he faced his former teammates in his first game against them. The Tigers moved to third in the standings, while Cleveland fell to fourth. In Philadelphia, Henry Pippen held the Yankees to three hits in a 3 to 2 loss to the A’s, and Lefty Grove helped Boston blank Washington 3 to 0 as the circuits had a light day with three AL games and the NL idle.
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Earl Averill
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New York Yankees
Henry Pippen
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Bump Hadley
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Washington Senators
Lefty Grove
Wimbledon Upset and Ring Happenings Across Sports
Bill Robertson was the sole American to fall in Wimbledon play to Otto Szigeti of Hungary while Elwood Cooke Bobby Riggs Don McNeil Gene Smith and Owen Anderson won their first round matches. Maxie Rosenbloom toppled Al Ettore in the third round and Jack Roper stopped Gunnard Barland in the eighth by knockout in Hollywood. Jackie Wilson scored a one round knockout of Louie Flyer in Sacramento and Sally Krieger faces Al Hostak in Seattle tonight. Maurice Strickland ended Johnny Paycheck’s 24 fight win streak with a 10 round Des Moines win. Mary Kuhn led in West Penn women’s golf after 18 holes at Allegheny CC with 84 alongside runners-up Mrs. Nolan and Mrs. Shewbert. Pete Scalzo defeated Pete De Grasse in four rounds in Pittsburgh. Ken Overlin beat Honey Boy Jones in ten rounds.
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Hungary
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Old Man's Brigade
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Columbus Club Defeats St Josephs to Gain Tie for First
The Columbus Club beat St Josephs 8 to 3 at Colonial Field in a postponed game, putting them in a mathematical position to tie the Slovak club for the City Baseball League first half title. Peritta pitched six hits allowed. Huston and Picato combined for 13 at bats. Heavy hitters included Picaro Rainey and Zarilla for Columbus, Ducky Guinaugh led Saints with the best hits.
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New Castle
Junior Softball Games Wednesday
The Junior Softball League schedules four Wednesday morning games at 10:30. Nobils Juniors meet Audias at Rotary Field, Malizias vs Kangs at Viaduct Field, Wellers play Rangers at Dean Park Field, Florence Tigers face Cedar Street Cubs at Liberty Street Field.
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Liberty Street Field
City Softball Meeting Tonight Promises Protests discussed
City Softball league managers officials and umpires are called to a 7 30 p m meeting at the y to address protests following the regular session led by President Rocco P Viggiano. Commissioners will hear decisions and plans for the league's second half starting in July.
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Rocco P. Viggiano
Board of Commissioners
City League games set three key battles tonight
Three 5:45 pm City Baseball League games loom as Slovak Club fights for the first-half title at Mahoningtown, West Pittsburg hosts Pulaski, and Union Civics clash with Lawrence Indies at Cedar Street Field with Thursday rematches on schedule.
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Louis Galento Tony Galento Scrap Draws Praise From Veterans
In New Castle excitement builds around the Louis Galento and Tony Louis fight prospects with praise from Gene Tunney Jimmy Braddock and Lew Tendler. Analysts note Galento's left hook power and Louis Fighting prowess while discussing possible outcomes if Galento lands early. Baseball notes touch on Johnny Vander Meer Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates improvements with new acquisitions and rumblings about Pie Traynor’s job.
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Lew Tendler
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Anderson Hurls Slovaks To Win In City League Action
Leroy Anderson pitched the Slovaks to a 6 3 victory over the K Pulaski club before 2000 at Flats Field. The Slovaks led 6 0 after one inning, then Anderson allowed all Pulaski runs in the fifth. Aiding the win were Kirol Adams Wrona and Diluganski with key plays and hits. The Slovaks can clinch the first half with a win tonight against Columbus at Mahoning Town Field.
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K. Pulaski
Flats Field
Steve “Fats” Gonda
Wilson
Vander Meer
Brent Beats Red Sox 8 to 6 in Opening Night Victory
Brent defeats the newly formed New Castle Red Sox 8 to 6 at Brent field. Pitchers Dutch Updegraf and D Grundy allowed nine and five hits respectively. Brent scored six runs in the fifth inning. Updegraf struck out five, Grundy six. Red Sox face Ryantown at Ryantown field tomorrow at 6 pm with McMillen likely on the mound.
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Three Girls Softball Games Tonight In New Castle League
Three games are on for the New Castle Girls Softball League with 6 PM starts. Liberty Street travels to West Pittsburg, Casa Savoy faces Booker T. Washington at Viaduct Field, and Checker Girls meet Mooney's at Lehigh Field. Arena has a bye and is idle. First Baptist faces Second United Presbyterian at George Washington school field.
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City Baseball Loop Standing Update
West Pittsburg and Lawrence Indies lead in New Castle standings as Bay and Hawaiian Revolution news report cocoanut shells filled with explosives used as bombs.
Pennsylvania Club Will Open July 10
The Pennsylvania Fishing club of this city will open its summer camp at San Souci Sound Georgian Bay Canada on July 10. Secretary Karl Rohrer announced the list of attendees and asked any member not listed to contact Rohrer by July 1. The president is T H Tommy Hitchcock.
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Georgian Bay
Canada
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Jim Atchison
Wilbert Chapman
Bertram Davis
Leon Drumm
R. W. Fenton
Louis Genkinger
T. H. Hitchcock
G. H. Hutchison
Louis Paisley
James Hinish
George Long
William Moody
M. D Moore
Quincy McBride
W. R. McKee
J. N. Pattison
Sam Pearson
H. G. Preston
T. C. Post
Jared Reis
Frank Stevenson
George Winter
William Walsh
New Castle
Baseball All-Star Standings Noted for Tuesday
Tuesday June 27 1939 no NL games. Scheduled matchups include Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Chicago at St Louis Philadelphia at New York Brooklyn at Boston.
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St. Louis
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Baseball scores from yesterday in the American League
The recap lists Boston defeating Washington 3 to 0 and Detroit beating Cleveland 11 to 2 while Philadelphia edged New York 3 to 2. Other games were not on the schedule.
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Games Today Highlight Matchups Across NBA Card
St. Louis visits Chicago while Detroit plays Cleveland and Boston meets Washington. BAY IN NEW CASTLE remains listed as a note, with games to be announced or decided locally.
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New Castle
First Christians Win League Game
The First Christians defeated Central Presbyterians 9 to 7 at Wash High field last night. Gerwin Thomas allowed eight hits, Kelso led with four hits including a homer a triple and a double, and the Christians will meet St. Paul in a postponed game at King Avenue field Wednesday night.
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Gerwin Thomas
Kelso
King Avenue Field
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R. H. E. Central
Kelso and Lyons
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New Castle
Croton Methodists Defeat Lutherans in Softball Clash
The Croton Methodists beat the Christ Lutheran team 18 to 3 at Croton Field. Crotons had 18 hits led by Nelson and Bales, while Lutherans managed six hits against Daniels and Stumberger. Batteriest Croton Nelson Bales McEwen Lutherans Daniels Stumberger Leonhardt.
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Ryantown Red Sox Plan Tonight Exhibition
The Ryantown baseball team of the City League will play an exhibition game at Ryantown Field tonight at 5 45 with the newly organized New Castle Red Sox. Thursday night the Ryantown team faces the Colored Elks at Ryantown Field at 6. Announced by Business Manager James Heaney.
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New Castle Red Sox
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James Heaney
Nolan shoots 83 in Pitt tournament qualifier
Mrs. T. E. Nolan tied for second after an 84 in the 18 hole qualifying round of the West Penn women's golf tournament at Allegheny Country Club. Mary Kuhn, state champ, posted an 83 as medalist while Nolan carded sixes on the 14th 15th and 19th holes.
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T. E. Nolan
Allegheny Country Club
Mary Kuhn
Pymatuning Open Season Set By Regional Fish Board
The Pennsylvania Ohio boards set July 1 to November 30 for fishing with strict limits. Non residents pay 2.50 in PA and 2.50 in OH, 20 fine per violation plus 10 per undersized or overcreel fish. Frogs in season July 2 to Oct 31 with 25 daily limit.
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C A. French
Ellwood City
Pennsylvania
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