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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1954
Page
15
The New York Giants host the Brooklyn Dodgers in a three game set at the Polo Grounds as each team eyes the NL pennant lead. Sal Maglie and Ramon Monzant may start for the Giants while Don Newcombe anchors the Dodgers offense led by Duke Snider and Willie Mays.
Corsi's hotel of New Castle edged Sharon Diamonds 3-2 in extra frames to advance. Youngstown Army-Navy rallied from a 3-2 deficit to beat Butler VFW 3-2. Warren Sachs edged Dick's TV 6-5 and Sharpsville defeated Warren in an eleven-inning battle 6-5.
Canfield on June 19 will stage stock car races under manager Charles Findley. The program includes three heats a special dash a consolation two semi features and a 25 lap feature with top drivers Wally Losch Ron Libb Ron Cochran and Bud Smith among entries.
Rookie Vic Power of the Philadelphia Athletics remained in good condition at a hospital after being beaned in an inter league game with the Phillies. Power, the 1953 American Association batting champion, was struck above the right temple by a pitch from Tommy Qualters in the first inning and carried off unconscious.
Carl Short a 29 year old sulky driver for Castleton farms was killed when three horses collided during the sixth heat at Hilliards raceway. Fleet Mite driven by Richard Seabrook stumbled and fell tossing Short from Navy Command who died of a fractured skull en route to hospital. The accident occurred as Short's wife Thelma and his parents traveled from New Holland Ohio to watch the race. The fatal incident was a rare occurrence in harness racing.
Croton edged St. Mary 12 to 11 in a playoff despite St. Mary’s early lead as Eddie Delquadro earned the win for Croton and George Latsko took the loss. Joe Frengel had three hits for Croton and Latsko had three for St Mary with Dick Marshall and Sebo Serafino also contributing for Croton. In the other playoff, Elliotts routed Cunningham 13 to 0 behind Craig McBurney’s three-hitter and Frank Bongivengo’s five singles. Anthony Mastrangelo homered and Anthony Domenick and Dick Phillips added key hits.
Three North County Junior Baseball League games are on tap tonight. Edenburg faces Union, East Brook travels to Volant, and Harlansburg hosts Brent in a trio of matchups.
Tonight at Flaherty field Sandy-Chuck faces Croton in the opener of a doubleheader as both chase the league leaders. DeCarbo hosts Lawrence Indies, while Bessemer visits West Pittsburg. A Croton win would elevate them from the cellar to the lead. a Sandy-Chuck victory keeps them in front by at least a game.
United faces the M-1 League All-Stars at Gaston Park in the 4th annual game. Proceeds help National Guard player Robert Gray with medical expenses after a season knee injury. Greg Ross likely starts for United, Harlan may start for the All-Stars in a torrid matchup.
Matteo earned the win for Mahoning Indians who edged Neshannock 7 to 6 on Monday morning in a City Recreation game. Pan der took the loss for Neshannock.
New Wilmington defeated Harlansburg 24 14 at Harlansburg field in a high scoring North County league game. Andy Ratvasky led the offense with two home runs, two doubles and eight RBIs while Jim Hughes earned the win.
Veteran pitcher Dom Micco held Volant to two hits as the Eden-Hillers defeated Volant 8 to 1 at Edenburg. Tony Pagley led the Hillers with a homer a triple and a single and a stolen base while Rocco Commesso Glenn Hoover and Rudy Retort added two hits apiece Bud Lizzie also had two hits for Volant.
A list of upcoming baseball night games features Brooklyn versus New York with Hearn and others, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Chicago at Milwaukee, Cleveland at Baltimore, Detroit at Chicago, New York at Boston, and Washington versus Philadelphia. Pitchers Hearn Routteman McDermott Gromek Garver Pierce and others are noted with win loss marks.
United A A s beat National Guards 20 to 13 at Deshon Field as Russo improved to 5 0 with five straight wins. Henderson and Van Emans provided strong hitting support while United moved a half game ahead of the Merchants for first place. In other games the Eagles beat Universals 9 8 at Deshon and Bell Telephone edged Local 2728 6 5 at Bessemer.
Anthony Deluca pitched a no hitter for the Optimists in a 2-0 victory over the Jaycees, giving them first in the IPONY League and a fourth straight win while improving records to 62. The Lions beat Neshannock 9-3 as Robins and Cavill combined on the mound. PONY All-Stars set exhibition with Volant at George Washington Field tonight and plan practice at Aliquippa Wednesday.
Jimmy Ludwig of Castle Hills and Fred Palmer of Sylvan Heights joined the Central Pennsylvania Greenskeepers Association annual meeting in Apollo Pa. Dr. Al Cooper of Pennsylvania State University spoke at the Elks Club. Palmer shot 72 and Ludwig 79 in the following golf round.
Managers and captains of the Church Softball league gather at the YMCA for a short meeting at 9 15 PM. Tonight's schedule lists Central Presbyterian versus Ellwood, Laurel Highland versus Moravia Jackson, and Deanpark versus United Presbyterian at Epworth Deshon.
Fifth Ward rolled to a 10-2 victory over Fighth Ward at Dean Park. Paul Cynkar pitched a complete game allowing three hits with four walks and 10 strikeouts. Bobby Brown and Ronald Alexander each doubled, with Natale adding a triple and Valentina a double. Eighth Ward protested a third inning ground rule. Second Ward faces Sixth Ward tonight at 6 at Dean Park.
Art Mittler announces a meeting tonight at 8 30 at the Ecclesian club with league managers and officials to discuss current matters and arrangements.
Vancouver grows visible as Roger Bannister and John Landy duel for the mile while Wes Santee serves in the Marines. Boxing and local boxing promoters face violent incidents. Local fishing, hunting plans, and park events populate a broad mingle of sports notes and community notices from the period.
Columbians captained by Larry Reidy won the first half of the B O Golf League at Castle Hills with 66 percent points. Tucker Hockman was medalist at one over par 37. Standings show Shenan and Nationals 54 points, with others like Washingtonians and Ambassadors close behind as the second-half race approaches.
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