Red And Black Track Closes With Pitt Meet At Pittsburgh
New Castle High School track aims for a final showcase Saturday at Schenley Oval in Pittsburgh. Johny Bailey and possibly Ralph Day miss the lineup due to injury, leaving Earley as lone representative with Bridenbaugh. Henderson trains for pole vault as coaches prepare sprinters and long jumpers for Bucknell state meet.
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NEW Castle News
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Day
Earley
Bridenbaugh
Pittsburgh
New Castle
Henderson
Long
New Castle High School
University of Pittsburgh
Schenley Oval
Johny Bailey
Ralph Day
Lewisburg
Bucknell College
Sin Ata
Stee
Johnny Earley
Kahn
Tiltspurgh
Pennsylvania
New York
West Virginia
Ohio
Coaltown Meets Mahoning A A In Playoff Clash Tonight
Coaltown faces Mahoning A A in a playoff at Mahoningtown this evening. The game is a continuation of last Saturday's contest halted by rain and promises a keen finish for local fans.
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Coaltown End
Mahoning Mart
Mahoningtown
Conneaut Memorial Day Trap Shoot Highlights Trophy
The Conneaut Lake trophy will be contested at the Memorial Day trap shoot in Wild Life league at the park. The 100 bird main event starts 11 a.m. with an entry fee of 3. The purse will be shared among four classes and a yardage trophy will be decided by committee.
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Conneaut
Wild Life League
Planning bout Memorial Day planning bout
Efforts are under way to secure a topnotch featherweight attraction for New Castile on Decoration Day. Edward Mascart as Eddie Wey-Bant’s opponent is hoped, but he may be booked elsewhere. Al Corbett refused the bout. Rosey Stoy did not reply to telegrams, though locals offered a $15,000 opportunity. Eddie Connery and Joe Cuno, cooperating, sent notices to prominent featherweights.
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Eduuard Mascart
Eddie Wey- Bant
Europe
al Corbett
Rosey Stoy
Inter Class Track Meet at New Castle High
Inter-Class track and field meet at New Castle High School slated for May 24 and 27. Senior, Junior and Sophomore cities will be represented as competition is keen and a silver trophy awaits the winner. Holet men held a convention at Boston. Hope they were forced to sleep four or five in a bed.
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New Castle
New Castle High School
Cies Wiht
Boston
Banks to headline Y M C A exhibition checkers Saturday
Newell W. Banks of Detroit, American checker champion, appears at the Y M C A Saturday evening May 23 for a special exhibition. He will play twenty four top players from Lawrence County simultaneously in checker and chess. Organized by Walter E. Kirker, the event attracts signatories including Kirker, Todd Kirker, Thomas, Houston, Otto, Crable, Spicer, Clark, Moones, Cartwright, Fates, and Besiierated Members. Banks will also play chess with Jack Hulme, Jack Herbert, Harold Baer, and others.
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Detroit
America
Lawrence County
Walter BE. Kirker
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Teday
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Todd Kirker
Thomas
Houston
Otto
Crable
Spicer
Clark
Moones
Cartwright
Fates
Jack Hulme
Jack Herbert
Harold Baer
Walter EE. Kirker
Ju Lawrenee
Pro Football Plans Stir New York Interest
Lawrence Perry reports that a prize fight manager plans to install professional football in New York, aiming to tap the big money in the sport. The piece notes pro football’s strength in the Midwest, the Big Ten rules, and the potential for a dent in intercollegiate play if recruiters like Billy Gibson proceed with a nationally renowned coach.
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New York
Accra
Middle West
Eltys Y Ang
Notre Dame
Billy Gibson
Babe Ruth Strengthens Batting Spotlight in Local Sports
Chronicle of yesterday’s sports items notes Babe Ruth hitting a ball for a big hit, West Virginia losing 5-1 to Potomac State, Buckhannon track action, and quashing of a Japanese runner in a 440 race. Also mentions Butler Driving Park lease for improvements and upcoming fights in Erie and Wheatland with named boxers.
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Bigadiers
Graettee
West Virginis
Potomac State
Teanis
Buckhannon
Catchers Hartnett and O'Neil Bring 1924 Season Promises
Two veteran catchers begin the 1924 season with promising odds. Gabby Hartnett of the Cubs, in his prime, smashed seven homers in the first 11 games and is hailed as a top backstop, while Steve O’Neill, entering his 14th year, anchors the American League behind the plate after a 1920 World Series win with Cleveland and a 1922 payroll trade.
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Gabby" Hartnett
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Red Sox
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Shocker
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Lane Wildcats Cancel Saturday Scotsland Lane Game
The Lane Wildcats inform Mahovingtown A. C. the Saturday game at Scot land Lane is cancelled due to Lawrence County League scheduling. It will be rescheduled for a later date. Sarath Ghosh left 5960 to fund two artists to buy clothes.
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Wolridge to Play In Today’s Contests For Colored Stars
Wolridge of Donora will play center for the Colored Stars in today’s Greenville back game against Collegiana. Manager Pierce notes the 4:30 p.m. start. Collesiane is considered strong, but the Stars aim to win and will face Goat Hill and Alliance Saturday.
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Wolridge
Donora
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Pirates Home Stand Promises Key NL Clash at Forbes Field
The Pittsburgh Plates rise from last to near the top of the Itagbe race after a rough start shaped by poor weather and postponed games. A long home stretch begins May with a thirty game run at Forbes Field, through July 6, including Decoration Day, July Fourth, and the Garden Jubilee on June 8, as the Pirates host the league rivals.
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Three Games On Polish A A Card
Three games are set for the Polish A A over the week with Sacred Heart Independents at Glasser's field on Thursday the Studebakers on Friday and the Lawrence Independents or Saturday. Teams seeking twilight or Saturday games should call 4155 M and ask for Bishop.
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Sacred Heart Independents
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Westminster Enters Tri Conference Meet
Westminster lines up for the first annual Tri-State Conference track meet at Geneva Field on May 24. Six schools Bethany Duquesne Westminster Geneva Thiel and Westminster enter teams under M. R. Glover as master of ceremonies. The event marks the final use of the old Geneva Field before tearing the fence down for the new stadium.
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Stutler
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Saturda
Erie to Stage Dirt Track Auto Classic
The Erie Dirt Track Auto Classic is planned with cooperation from the American Legion and the exposition. Memorial Day weekend will feature races and a motorsport event with local officials and managers meeting to finalize the program.
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Brie
Frank Raeder
American Legion
Entsie
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