Living on Borrowed Time: The Life and Times of Negro League Player Ted Toles Jr

The Lawrence County Historical Society, 408 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, is sponsoring a book signing on Saturday, February 7th from 1pm to 4pm. Meet New Castle Indians player Ted Toles, Jr. and the author of his life story, Michael T. Swank. The Negro Leagues were made up of thousands …

“Horse” Gillium – Giant of a man: From Beaver Five to NY Celtics

By Betty Hoover DiRisio, LCHS Volunteer In 1920, the “Beaver Five” were Lawrence County’s junior basketball champions. In 1920-1921, utilizing many of the same players the team was reorganized as “The Castle Five”, an independent amateur organization under the management of Alec Samuels and Coach Harry Day of the YMCA. …

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Living on Borrowed Time: The Life and Times of Negro League Player Ted Toles Jr

“Horse” Gillium – Giant of a man: From Beaver Five to NY Celtics