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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
10
Comic strip feature highlights patriarch Jiggs and his family in lighthearted domestic adventures. The 1915 International News Service copyright note appears as a credit line for the strip’s publication era.
In Poughkeepsie on June 29 Cornell claimed first by half a length as Leland Stanford crew earned praise for its fierce finish. Stanford trailed Italians at the line yet showed the strongest reserve and earned admiration from locals and rivals alike. Syracuse freshmen eight spoiled a Cornell sweep and Italians kept their lead in the junior varsity race.
The Spring Hill Feds defeated the Central Juniors 11 to 7 in a well played game. Pitchers Johnson and Dufford combined for 11 strikeouts and 10 walks with Johnson fanning four and Dufford seven. A concluding line notes a moral about smoking and drinking reflecting social commentary.
The Italian A. C. fell 10 to 6 to the New Castle Independents at Cascade Park. Brice shut down the Italians after an early lead, with Griffith and Conti shining at bat. Conti hit a home run. Cialella issued five walks, Brice three. Umpires were Dr Brice and Young Buffalo.
New York defeated Boston 3 to 2 and again 5 to 3. Brooklyn topped Philadelphia 4 to 0. Cincinnati beat Chicago 3 to 0. Pittsburg St Louis game noted as a tie or incomplete.
Pittsburg plays St Louis in a 2 game set Brooklyn visits Philadelphia Boston faces New York Chicago battles Cincinnati in key early season games. The slate highlights six pairings with playoff hopefuls aiming for early momentum.
In a sequence of results New York beat Boston 3 to 2 while Boston took a 6 3 win over New York. Washington defeated Philadelphia 2 0 Detroit beat Cleveland 6 3 Chicago won 4 2 against St. Louis.
St. Louis plays Chicago. Philadelphia meets Washington. Cleveland faces Detroit. New York competes with Boston. Local standings and venue details not provided.
Volant clubbeat Boro A. C. 7-3 as Anderson fanned 11, allowed no earned runs, and contributed two two-base hits. Cleland starred in the field with 12 chances error free. Dart hit a home run, and multiple players added stolen bases in the win at Volant, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburg beat Buffalo 8 to 5 while Chicago topped Brooklyn 10 to 5 and St. Louis defeated Baltimore 7 to 6. Newark Kansas City game not scheduled.
Pittsburgh visits Baltimore while Kansas City plays Brooklyn and St. Louis meets Buffalo Chicago eyes Newark in a full slate of games across leagues.
Energy A. C. beat Tigers at Energy yesterday 11 to 7. Varley and Houk controlled play with strong hitting and pitching. Houk had 11 strikeouts, Varley 7, and Houk issued 2 walks while Varley issued 4. Umpire Shafer.
The New Castle Rifle club has been elected to membership in the National Rifle Association. Officers include President John Elder Jr and C C Duff as vice president. A meeting is set for Thursday at 8 pm in the L S and T building to plan summer activities and invite interested shooters.
The B. and C. team defeated the New Castle Works Office team 11 to 0 in a lopsided game. Cartwright walked seven for New Castle Works, while Kuhl fanned nine for the railroads. Batteries listed: B. and C. Kuhl Guinagh for New Castle Works Cartwright and Tait.
Cleveland Plain Dealer notes how bitter wartime publicity fades as love letters become subject of legal suits amid grim conflict, reflecting shifting public attention away from personal letters in the era.
Sharon Pennsylvania June 29 Jack Halla former O P league pitcher and Louisville alum has been named coach of the Montana state prison team. Prisoners may play outsiders with a permissive warden backing the program as beneficial to the men.
The Elder A. C. Juniors beat Tabernacle A. C. 13 to 6 on Tabernacle grounds. Battery for Elder included Graham Richard and F Leslie. Tabernacle’s pitchers were Louis and Stanton.
In Boston Transcript style a playful exchange unfolds about recognizing a tough-looking man. A question to Hicks prompts Parker to reveal his twin brother, prompting a lighthearted correction and easing the mistaken identity with a nod to camaraderie.
In Los Angeles on June 29 delegates at the National Federation of Musical Clubs heard statistics showing Americans spend nearly 600 million dollars annually for music. They urged directing part of the funds to develop musical education nationwide.
Warren Independents travel to Cascade Park on July 3 to face New Castle Works in the second summer meeting. July schedule lists Farrell and Tellings games plus Ambridge and Butler bouts with 3 pm starts and free admission for ladies.
The Woman's Liberty Bell tour drew crowds from miles around to Union City Pennsylvania for a mass meeting with suffrage speakers led by Miss Louise Hall and Miss Helen Todd. The bell will be silenced by chains until Pennsylvania women win the vote with a November 2 1915 target. The tour moves on to New Castle at 5 pm Friday as local suffragists complete preparations for a large welcome gathering.
Crawford voices skepticism about the used car he bought while Crabshaw challenges the buyer to find the optimistic seller. The exchange hints at dispute over the vehicle and trust between buyer and seller.
The text reports two lawsuits totaling 30000 filed against Theo dore Streeter, seeking 10000 for alienating affection and 20000 for alleged alienation after Mrs. Harvey Allen, who later died by her own hand, allegedly named Streeter in a note. Allen had accused Streeter of supplying poison to her husband, though she drank it herself, leaving a note blaming Streeter.
Cumberland Md June 29 for the first time in the mill history all departments of the three open hearth furnaces began full operation today three eight hour shifts are in place employing about 600 men
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