Morton Has Plenty To Be Thankful For In O P Baseball
Charlie Morton, reelected O and P league president, reports a buoyant mood across eight-city circuit. Fans in Sharon New Castle East Liverpool McKeesport Akron Brecksville and Youngstown look to a strong season amid league scheduling shifts and fundraising efforts.
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Charlie Morton
Cleveland
Akron Press
Sharon
Clepper
van Patterson
New Castle
Pete Porter
Bill Phillips
Bernie McCay
East Liverpool
McKeesport
Youngstown
Sam Wright
Akron
Breck
Canton
E Myers
Erie
Rindernecht
Franklin
North Girard
Warren
Olean
Rindy
Erle
Oil City
Bradford
Morton
Charlie
Champs Face Budding Rivalry From Akron and Youngstown
The article previews a baseball pennant race between Akron and Youngstown, noting Akron’s management by Jack Breckenridge and claims of aging rosters. It recalls last season’s strong players from Champs and Kron, but argues few new signings shine and predicts no club should fear Akron or Youngstown despite heavy local hype.
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Akron
Youngstown
New Castle
Wright
Jack Breckenridge
Starr
Explosion Burns Telegraphist in Mosier Erie Tower
An oil can exploded in the Mosier Erie tower last night seriously burning W. E. Black, a telegrapher.
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Erie
Mosier
W. E. Black
Old Sol Grudge Delays New Castle Practice This Spring
Old Sol again teases New Castle with poor spring weather. Players arrived eager for workouts but sunless days and occasional cold rain keep practice on hold as Evans and Manager Porter plan a later park session.
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Old Sol
New Castle
Evans
Ball Park
Porter
Rube Waddell Protected a Train in Practical Joke Tale
The Columbus baseball era legend Rube Waddell is recalled for guarding a train sleeper car platform lantern all night on a trip to Kansas City. Tommy Murry, sick and assigned to hold the lantern, swapped duties with Waddell as a prank, leaving Waddell unaware of the gag until later.
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Rube Waddell
Pete
Roy Evans
Evans
Waddell
Columbus
Kansas City
Rube
Tommy Murry
Murry
Dunn to Meet Devlin in April at Hot Springs
Cleveland fighter Jimmy Dunn sails to Hot Springs to fight Tommy Devlin in early April with proposed dates of April 3 or 10. Dunn aims for a later date to train and may fight 15 rounds. If April 10 stands, Dunn plans to bring Johnny Kilbane to assist, possibly in a preliminary. Kilbane has drawn strong offers after defeating Young Zahniser.
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Cleveland
Jimmy Dunn
Hot Springs
Dunn
Tommy Devlin
Johnny Kilbane
Jimmy
Kilbane
Zahniser
New Castle
Erie Sailors form 16 man O P league lineup
Erie signs 16 players for its O P circuit team led by catcher Tony Crane as captain. Manager O’Hare departs and Jack Cosma shifts to utility infielder. The roster includes pitchers Ed Moore N Neven para John Miller Frank Flory John Sheesly and fielders George Stevenson EE Bennett Frank Kellar Bill Dunn James Burns Cole and Cosma in left.
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Erie
Tony Crane
Eric
O’hare
Canton
Jack Cosma
Ed Moore
N. Nevenpara
John Miller
Frank Flory
John Sheesly
Joseph H. Wilson
George Cohn
George Stevenson
EE. Bennett
Frank Kellar
Bill” Dunn
James Burns
Cole
Porter Sets Open Spring Plans For New Castle Nocks
Porter weighs roster options as Evans works out awaiting spring practice decisions in New Castle. Signed first baseman Weber praised as a jewel while Donnie Davis aims to lock shortstop role after last year’s surprise strike. Porter defends past decisions and signals readiness to lead the team this season.
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Evans
Porter
Pete
Weber
New Wilmington
Pinkney
Pink
New Castle
Donnie Davis
Davis
Eddie Lauzon
Youngstown
Lauren
CLASS D CLUB WANTS NEW CASTLE PITCHER
Lake Charles in the Gulf Coast league claims pitcher Charles Hobson who signed with New Castle last fall. The Lake Charles manager asserts Hobson had a 1910 contract with him after New Castle officials received Hobson’s agreement. Porter requests clarification and Hobson is currently in New Castle working since last fall.
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Lake Charles
Gulf Coast League
Charles Hobson
New Castle
Porter
Hobson
Breckenridge Not Worried Over Breen Signings
Akron manager Breckenridge downplays reports that second baseman Breen and outfielder Speas signed with the Outlaws. He expects them to stay with Akron and rejoin before the season, calling a jump to the Outlaws a foolish move away from organized baseball.
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Breckenridge
Akron Tramg
Breen
Speas
Akron
Outlaws
Porter’s New Castle Team Promised To Be A Winner
Fans and commentators debate the make up of manager Pete Porter’s signings for New Castle baseball. Roy Evans is hailed as a potential top pitcher after his arrival. Porter asserts the Nocks will rise to the top with time, discipline, and trusted control, despite early doubt.
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Pete Porter
Roy Evans
Evans
Baseball Headquarters
Porter
Pete
New Castle
Tom O'Brien
Johnny Farrell
Joe Rickert
Sport
Merchants and Manufacturers Duckpin Triumph Over Owl Bunch
The Merchants and Manufacturers duckpin team swept three games at Ellwood City defeating the Owl Bunch. Tener led the Manufacturers with a three game total of 311 and a 137 average, scoring 119 in the first game and 110 in the last. Team totals were 462 448 456 for Merchants and 430 443 435 for Owl Bunch.
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Merchants and Manufacturers
Owl
Ellwood City
Merchants Club
Tener
Paneer
Sos Sidee
Wanwo
Cocevs
Lindstron
Phelps
Besirs
Inside Baseball Prepares New Castle Team For Season
New Castle reels up for a two week sprint to opening day as Porter assembles and tests a new roster. He cautions that inside baseball will decide the season and vows to add or replace players to meet the salary contract and compete with any league club. Fans are urged to withhold judgment until after the opener.
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New Castle
Porter
Pete
To Cure Rheumatism Use Dr Miles Nervine
A patient describes severe foot and leg pain from rheumatism. After trying many remedies, he uses Dr Miles Nervine with soda embculation per guidance and reports lasting relief and restored ability to walk, with dealer guarantees offered.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
The
Miles Medical Co
Jas. H. Sanders
P. O
Way
N. J
Grupeiet
O.E . Ind
Baseball Gossip Sparks Southern Birmingham League Rumor
Gossip links Curt Elston to a Chicago form of the Southern Birmingham club league as Jack Breckenridge expects Al King to arrive at reporting time. Manager Ganzel plans to carry Bob Spade and George Upp all season with Bonnie Pearce as third catcher. Nebinger joins the West Virginia University team this year amid rivalry between McKeesport and East Liverpool, both once P. O. M. members, promising a lively summer clash.
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Curt Elston
Chicago
Jack Breckenridge
al King
Ganzel
Bob Spade
George Upp
Bonnie Pearce
Dick Nebinger
Akron
University of West Virginia
Buck Washer
McKeesport
East Liverpool
Neck of the Woods
P. O. M. League
New Uniforms for East Liverpool Club
East Liverpool club orders new uniforms with white trim and maroon for the season. Manager Phillips' team will wear the new kit, while last season's uniforms are cleaned up for home practice use.
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East Liverpool
Phillips’ Boys
Umpire staff expanded as Hank O'Day signs contract
New York reports Hank O'Day signed for another year joining umpiring peers Emslie Kline Johnstone Rigler Rudderham in the major league corps. Emslie may become chief of umpires easing president Pulliam of daily supervision while Ban Johnson confirms six American League umpires Hurst Evans Eagan Sheridan OLoughlin Connolly.
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New York
Hank O'Day
Pulliam
Emslie
Kline
Johnstone
Rigler
Rudderham
Ban Johnson
Hurst
Evans
Eagan
Sheridan
O’loughlin
Connolly
Potters Sign Farnbaugh and Price From Wheeling Club
East Liverpool strengthens team by purchasing outfielder Farnbaugh and shortstop Price from Wheeling club. The two players, former East Liverpool members, are described as general favorites and were bought outright to boost the Potters in the league race.
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East Liverpool
Pottersjtown
Potts
Phillips
Farnbaugh
Shortstop Price
Wheeling
Mrs William Horton Guests of Friends in Youngstown
Mrs William Horton of Youngstown is visiting friends, staying at their home and enjoying hospitality during her stay.
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William Horton
Youngstown
Nelson Fights Attell to Draw in Classic Coast Bout
In a 15 round fight before the San Francisco Athletic Club Nelson and Abe Attell battled to a draw. The coast clash thrilled fans from start to finish with Attell pressing hard as Nelson stayed in old time form and the crowd favored the Dane at moments.
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Nelson
Abe Attell
Dane
Battling Nelson
San Francisco Athletic Club
Attell
San Francisco
Porter Delay in Selecting Field Captain Sparks Curiosity
Porter has not chosen his field captain yet and Pete admits he does not know who will join the team. The delay is unusual since he was expected to finalize the lineup last fall.
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Porter
Strange
Pete
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