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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1928
Page
6
Newell Printers defeated Warren Tribune in Industrial Bowling League action last night, stopping Tribune’s climb as they rolled to a solid victory.
Newell's Printers edged Warren Tribune 82 pins in the opening game split, then Tribune rebounded to win the second game 739 to 699. Newell's dominated the third 825 to 757 led by Paul Gretzler with a 205, while Dutch Quinn totaled the night’s only five hundred.
Milenius Clothes forfeited a league bowling match against Hoagwall Hardware, losing four points as the sole shop failed to appear. Toe Milenius posted a 203 one of two double hundreds, leading with 540 total pins, while Satymy Rasmussen and AD Fischer also surpassed 500.
In New York George Courtney defeated Jesse Stringham after two minutes and 46 seconds of the second round. Boston saw Brnie Schaf win a ten round decision over King Solomon. Henry Lamar beat Elzear Riguz in six rounds in Boston. Philadelphia hosted Harold Mays who won a ten round decision over Matt Adgie, while Jack Demare defeated Al Friedman in the ten round semi final.
Warren High aims to extend a seven game winning run with Friday and Saturday games against Brie Academy and Buffalo Fedh at home. The lineup also lists Wilburine Oil vs Post Office and Penn Furnace against Penna Railroad at State Armory, plus Warren Tank versus Company I.
National League averages for 1927 place Chick Hafey as the top slugger with 204 total bases in 346 at bats and a .590 average. Hafey drove in 68 runs for the Cardinals after joining the lineup in 1926, overcoming 1926 World Series jeers as he posted a strong season along with Roger Hornsby who had 333 total bases in 568 at bats.
The official American League fielding averages show the New York Yankees at .969 for the year, tying for third and trailing Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Athletics. No Yankee led a position, with Vera excelling at third in 19 games. The club had 195 errors in 6,163 chances. Boston led with 178 errors in 5,290 chances.
Clarence D. Chamberlin, famed New York to Germany flyer, announces a ten day start for a nationwide flying and lecture tour. He aims to visit 100 cities promoting aviation and airports and plans to share organizing ideas for flying clubs similar to those in England. He notes Lindbergh could not cover many cities last summer.
A city survey shows jay walking caused one third of Philadelphia automobile deaths in 1927. The Citizens Safety Committee says 351 people were killed by cars that year.
News from Pittsburgh reports Maxie Rosenbloom defeating Garfield Johnson of Seattle in a ten round decision. Phil Scello of McKeesport beat Mick Suswell of Rochester in a semi final. Separate Bulgarian Russian peace rumored. Date cited January 10, 1918.
Princeton mounted the idea of a Navy clash for 1928 as Army seeks a Princeton date to complete its big three schedule. The two schools have met 18 times, with Navy holding a 3-10-5 edge for wins, ties, and losses. A decision rests with Princeton’s board Thursday on a potential Navy contest at Franklin Field, Baltimore, or Princeton.
Tuesday Wilburine Qil faces Post followed by Wednesday Nypenn Furniture versus House of Folkman. Thursday United Refinery meets Nations Forge. Friday Strothers Wells clashes with Smith Horton. Multiple high total scores and team totals listed for Johnson Brothers and Style Shop across venues Wood Florists Hyagwall Hardware Baird Tires.
Jack Sharkey of Boston arrives in New York to satisfy New York State Athletic Commission on his conditioning for the Heeney title bout and to prove he can defeat the New Zealander. The fight, three days away, could help settle whether Sharkey becomes a leading opponent for Gene Tunney, with gate receipts expected near $200,000. Tunney heads to Brunswick before Miami Beach training as ties with Tex Rickard appear resolved.
On the First Baptist church court Baptist Juniors fell 29 to 16 to Fast Pickups. Coates led the winners with six field goals and two free throws for 14 points as the Baptist team played Tuesday through Friday matchups against local clubs and manufacturers.
Endeavor Independents defeated Titusville Ramblers 47 to 31 for their tenth straight win of the season. Forward duo Fasl heart and Gorman led Endeavor with 20 and 16 points. Kielp top-scored for Titusville with 17 points, while Walters added 6. Endeavor has 367 points to 175 for opponents and seeks more home games.
John Urbanski of near Zitat appeared in court on charges of manufacturing intoxicating liquor. He was freed on bail pending further proceedings scheduled for March. The case concerns alleged violations of liquor laws and related manufacturing activity.
Classified ad section notes an advertising opportunity in The Tribune. The brief item signals readers to place ads and participate in promotions featured by the paper.
Nelson Coeh ran recently visited his brother Orrie Cochrane at his home and has found work at the local chemical works. School reopened last Monday despite cold weather with large attendance. The Primary room closed Thursday and Friday due to Martha Highfield illness, requiring her mother to stay home. Naomi Highfield sick with a cold. E L Campbell back at work after illness. Mrs Ed Merchant visited Kellettville Thursday. Mrs William Norse visited from camp Friday afternoon to call on Mrs Lee Dunkle. Henry Howard ill at home last week. Mrs Lee Dunkle and baby Gene and Mrs Fred Collins have had severe colds recently.
A. W. Mumford announces his candidacy for a Warren area seat in the Republican party’s primary, urging public support as the April 24 1922 decision approaches. He signs as 1-H with a brief call to remembrance.
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