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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
6
New York reports that wartime disruptions threaten intercollegiate athletics growth. Harvard faces a muted revival next fall as military training consumes students' time and many top athletes remain in service. If training eases, new athletes from freshmen to veterans may rebuild teams at Cambridge and other campuses.
New Orleans report states heavyweight Pete Herman calls off all fights this summer due to boils and serious carbuncles. He plans to be ready to fight later, with rival Kia Williams noted as a former Labur day champion.
Baseball results from Cincinnati, Chicago, New York, and other teams show scores such as Cincinnati 6 Pittsburg 1 and New York 4 Philadelphia 3. The schedule lists Cincinnati at Pillsburg Chicago at St. Louis Philadelphia at Brooklyn Boston at New York with American League results and matches noted for today across multiple cities.
First Christian faces Second U P in a midweek church league game as players Tusi Night Christian Jostpannd are listed for tonight’s matchup. The card notes a mn appearance and indicates Central Presbyterian hosting the event.
Ole Frank Schulte, veteran outfielder, was sold from the Pirates to the Phillies for $1500. Pat Moran promptly pursued the deal, seeing value in Schulte’s remaining speed and hit. The move shakes up Philadelphia’s outfield as Cravath’s form ebbs, offering Schulte a chance to reclaim his edge.
A church baseball doubleheader was rained out as Central Presbyterian and First Christian failed to appear, leaving only seven players at 6:45 for a 6:45 starting attempt. The June 14 game with Epworth and Second U. P. was postponed to another date, with a regular fair featuring First Christian and Second U.P. teams planned for tonight.
MINNEAPOLIS June 26 The University of Minnesota will take up football again next fall under Dr Verney Ta Wilts head of the Gopher Eleven. Wilts said Minnesota will play out its football schedule next fall though official word is not available. The team will be developed from raw material as veterans have entered military service. Calloway, 15, was killed by lightning during a rain storm near Springfield.
An agent describes handling personal telegrams to capture recipients’ attention. The note outlines concise messages, timely delivery, and respectful wording to ensure engagement and prompt responses.
A long, fragmentary sports column references Ty Cobb and Joe Wood era memories, with riffs on several teams and players. Mentions include the Red Sox, Yankees, Giants, Phillies, Cardinals, and players like Burns, Hornsby, and Wagner, noting hits, streaks, and standings in a loose narrative.
Well organized Carnegie Steel team ready to play seeks matches against fast teams. Interested parties include Radiator Highland A. A. and Southside A. A. Contact Frank Wyman by Bell phone Ada for July games.
Italians seek a game for Saturday at the steel mill grounds. The Federal Radiator Works nine is asked to field a team, with Werle or Catmy Sacco at 702 Neal Street, Hell’s phone 248-5 the contact.
In Tasthampton a man named Mike Wotrinski and a companion attempted a fraud claiming boiling would double bank notes. They deposited 489 dollars in a pot while a partner watched, but found only ordinary paper. The accomplice was indicted by the Grand Jury.
The Country club patriotic tennis tournament looks set for a large field with many local players expected to enter. Notable participants include John Bright of Allegheny College and Harold Raver along with the Gunton brothers, plus several from the Morence Avenue Tennis Club. Entry fees are $1 for singles and $2 per doubles team. The event runs from July 4 starting 1 30 p m and continues afternoons the next week with various start times. entries close July 2 at 10 a m.
A column on the efficacy of prayer for front line soldiers from Wide Awake Magazine. It recounts mothers and wives praying at chapels and roadside shrines as a peasant woman is photographed in devotion. The piece contrasts past and present views, ending with a quoted poem about changing times.
Ty Cobb leads the American League while Walton Deatsy holds his own in the National. The five top players this day include Speaker of Cleveland, Mefois Philadelphia, Veach Carrott, and Rousch Cincinnati. Other notables listed are Burns New York and Groh Cincinnati with assorted small clubs.
New York reports a 6 feet 3 1 8 inch high jump by Clinton Larsen of Brigham Young University in Salt Lake City exhibitions. The AAU notes the 8 feet 7 7 8 inch bar would surpass Eddie Beeson's Berkeley mark, but not in competition. Larsen will compete July 4 against Alma Richards for a formal record attempt.
Denver railroad workers advocate a federal Workmen's Compensation Act after the Supreme Court decision Winfield v New York Central rejecting state coverage for interstate railroad injuries. Colorado unions move to counteract the ruling and seek national legislation.
A boxing pairing of Mike Gibbons and George Chip is slated for July Fourth at Youngstown in a 12 round bout. Each fighter rallies strong backing from supporters who predict either a stoppage or a dramatic decision. The event promises high entertainment value and could mark a standout bout of the year aside from Kilbane and Leonard possible Labor Day match.
New York June 28 The federal reserve bank has received directions from Secretary McAdoo to distribute among the district banks between 80 million and 100 million dollars of government money on deposit largely from Liberty loan subscriptions. Similar action is expected in all other districts. The move is believed to ease stringently tight money conditions in this market the past four months.
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