Weygant Edges Ames In Highly Tense Erie Boxing Bout
Eddie Weygant of New Castle won a disputed decision over Willie Ames of Akron after a ten round battle at Erie. Ames protested the call as wavering crowd and managers claimed Weygant deserved the win. In the semi final Young Tennessee defeated Johnny Inhouse in eight rounds.
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Four County Meet Under Way Early This Afternoon
Special from New Wilmington Pa May 2 The cream of track and field stars from Lawrence Beaver Mercer and Butler counties gather at College Field to contest the second annual Four County Meet under Westminster College auspices The start was delayed from ten to one oclock due to track conditions New Castle High is a strong favorite to win the meet today
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Water Polo Twin Wins Boost Inter-Class League Lead
Two tight junior high water polo games at Ben Franklin pool featured 9-A-1 sweeping 36 to 9 over 9-A-4 while Shop Boys fell 9-A-1 to 5 in a defensive battle. Fisher, Switzer, Cassimiri, and McConnell starred for the victors as Weber and Schuller led the Shop Boys in a contest decided at the final whistle.
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Louis Cansimiri
Rosata
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Edwin Geasa
Schoal
First Gane
Ames and Eddie May Battle Again in Erie
Weygant narrowly defeats Ames in a close Erie bout, critics and promoter chatter build plans for another matchup. Fritz states Weygant deserved the decision. Dalley reportedly blocks a rematch within three weeks, while New Castle observers feel Eddie won.
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May Sports Calendar Preview From Feg Murray
April fades to May with hints of a busy sports slate. Major events looming include the Kentucky Derby and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Memorial Day race, plus IC4A track championships and British golf championships. Boxing and horse racing captivate fans as baseball enters its emerald month and stars like Colling, Dugan, Judge, Roush, Snyder, Wheat, and Rixey are noted for birthdays.
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Snyder
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Local Players Leave Today For Salisbury
Local players depart today for Salisbury with assignments to Minor or League roles. Hub Hart hopes players will make good, securing positions or loan options as needed.
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Hart
Local baseball players seek Salisbury tryouts in Eastern Shore League
Hilly Hoon, West Side Tiger second baseman, Pete Hobarn ot, and Van Eman from Energy depart for Salisbury Md to try out with the Eastern Shore League. Walter Hub Hart helps secure assignments for Lawrence county players with optimism they will succeed. Pete Robertson to play in the outfield and Eman to vie for a pitching spot. National and American League results and schedule follow.
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Delaney to Fight in Milk Fund Preliminary Bout
Bridgeport’s Delaney and New Orleans’ Merullo are set to sign agreements for a ten round Milk Fund preliminary. Negotiations also proceed to pair Slattery of Buffalo against Burke of Pittsburgh in a six round bout on the same card.
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New Orleans
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Pittsburgh
Juniors and Sophomores Clash in Inter-Class League at Boyles Field
Juniors and Sophomores meet Monday at Boyles Field in the Inter Class League after the Juniors lost to the Seniors last week. The game aims to redeem themselves with a victory over the Sophomores as both teams seek a win.
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West Side Stars Beat Rose Avenue in Gridiron Showing
West Side Stars won 13 to 7 against Rose Avenue Midgets at Rose Avenue Field. Pitching by Kelly limited hits, while Rose Avenue’s late rally featured loose defense. Milla, J. E Maher and Kelley posted doubles as the West Side lineup tallied in the final innings.
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West Side Midgets Fall to Orioles in Friday Game
The West Side Midgets lost 9 to 3 to the Orioles Friday afternoon. Marino held the mound with ten strikeouts, while Johnson contributed on both offense and defense. Score by innings shows Oriole Midgets leading early and widening the gap as West Side struggled at the plate. Batteries: Oriole Midgets. Ma ring and HIV, West Side Midgets. Umpire, R. Hennan.
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McKeever Funeral Held for Brooklyn Baseball Magnate
International News Service reports political and baseball dignitaries will attend the funeral of Edward J. McKeever, Brooklyn magnate, who died of influenza contracted at co-owner Charles Ebbets’s funeral ten days earlier. His heirs may retain ownership of the Brooklyn estate, affecting plans of Huston, Cohan, Gaffney and others in the market for Ebbets holdings.
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Yale Penn Columba Triangular Rowing Race Preview
Penn, Yale, and Columbia row in the upper Sebastic river a triangular race set for late today. Ed Leader aims to end Yale’s winning streak as Penn’s veteran crew, after an Olympic showing, shifts distance by 290 yards. Yale, led by Lindley and McLaughlin, faces changes and doubt about future strength.
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Miss Leslie First Female Senior Red Cross Life Saver
Rhoda Leslie of Court street passed the senior Red Cross Life Saving Test at the Franklin pool, examiner Edwin H Geasa, becoming Lawrence County's first female natator to earn the senior award. The exam covered in-water swimming of 100 yards, diving, strangle holds, carries, treading water, fireman carries, and the Schaffer Prone Method resuscitation, with several local girls expected to follow.
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Court Street
Schaffer
Jones Enter Indianapolis Speedway Race
Jones entry from the Smiths Jones family leads to a built special 600 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30. Herbert Jones 1 year old Indianapolis will represent the Jones section with the Wade Special, once driven by Harlan Fengler. Pivotal speed duel expected between Smith and Jones amid notable rivals from two continents.
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