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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1908
Page
11
Brights disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy inflammation of the bladder bad blood and nervous troubles attributed to sick kidneys. Hindipo offered by Megown and oe of New Castle as a mail order remedy with a guarantee. If it fails it costs nothing. price six for 2 50 prepaid.
Frank Gotch of Iowa defeated George Hackenschmidt in Chicago after a two hour match to win the world mat title. Hackenschmidt signaled quitting multiple times before Gotch secured decisive toe holds and a knockdown. Gotch plans a European tour at 1750 dollars weekly. Baltimore’s Beel and Americus are named as potential successors.
In Corry Pennsylvania Mrs Minnie Cowden of Jamestown New York publically horsewhipped Henry Franklin on West Third street after he allegedly harassed her. Franklin ripped away her weapon and she struck him with an umbrella, witnesses saw a thousand people present.
After two months of grip illness, Mrs. J. T. Junkin of Maple Grove near Lowellville is suddenly stricken with paralysis and is reported unconscious with life despaired of. Doctors note rising paralysis after grip but cannot fully explain the connection.
Squire Mansfield of McKeesport hints at a standout left handed pitcher after scouting a promising unnamed talent. Mansfield predicts the player could star in the league if signed. The club and date are not disclosed.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. Endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo vouch for F. J. Cheney & Co. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as an internal remedy priced 75 cents, with testimonials free. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills also advertised for constipation.
Ellwood City wrestler Ed Reilley told The News that no match is set for next Monday in Ellwood City and ridiculed Kid Jackson plan for two throws in an hour. Reilley says he may wrestle in Pittsburgh today with Hilliard, a top regional competitor.
Ellwood defeats Renfrew 30 to 26 in a hard fought game. Ott and Baker stood out for their sides as Ellwood's teamwork and lineup changes tipped the balance after halftime. Referee Gillespie and officials McGinley noted the scoring run and final tally.
New Castle may lose its best catcher Bowen who is currently in Birmingham Georgia due to leg trouble. Bowen, a contractor for the A B and A Railroad, reports he cannot report to the team for some time, if at all.
Curley Blount reports to Zanesville while Chicago may send Curt Elston to Birmingham. Marty Hogan backs Bunny Pierce from Cincinnati. Jack Compton enjoys Andover. Louie Schettler to work for Youngstown and visit Andover. Willis Butler shines with Nashville. Joe Rickert excels with New Orleans, while Wetzel lags in minors and Starr seems to win utility infield job.
Red Munson has signed his Canton contract after holding out for more money. Management could not meet his demand. Players report next week as Canton’s ball park receives improvements.
Pittsburg players Cress and Schment first base man and shortstop apply to Manager Mansfield of McKeesport for a trial. They claim they can hold their own in the Q. and P. league.
A large force of workers is clearing and preparing the McKeesport ball grounds for the upcoming season. Men operate heavy tools and equipment to ready the fields for play and practice.
Buick draws crowds at the New York show with a $900 four cylinder runabout praised for its finish, design, and comfort. Critics say it outshines Ford’s four cylinder and blends quality features like Michelin tires, a sturdy planetary drive, and a polished gray chassis with red leather upholstery.
Catcher Billy Graffius signs to play for Sharon next season after being cut by Newcastle. He writes to manager Van Patterson, who knew Graffius from past leagues, and reports for a trial next week. Previous ties linked Graffius to New Castle and Patterson to Youngstown in earlier interstate league days.
Jimmie Dunn and Frank Carsey may rematch at Hot Springs after Dunn returned from a bout with Battling Kelley of New York Friday afternoon. Dunn has asked the boxing club management for another chance at the Italian fighter, with prior meetings ending in even contests.
Manager Patterson of Sharon believes pitcher Nickel of Utica has signed to play with his team. Nickel formerly played in the Connecticut league. Pitcher Bair, a spitball artist, has also signed with Sharon.
The Zanesville polo team traveled to Richmond Indiana after the Ohio State league season to face the Hoosiers and lost 6 to 5. Richmond is described as an amateur squad while Zanesville is made up of professionals.
Members of the New Castle Athletic club of the Fifth ward will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in the office of the LeRoy hotel on Long avenue.
Jimmy Barrett, an outfielder for McKeesport, has reportedly jumped to the Out Laws. If confirmed, he faces possible blacklisting by league authorities.
At a Friday directors meeting the New Castle baseball club scheduled a big league contest with Cincinnati for June 24. Sharon would host if not moved, and a double header may be lined up for June 23. Reds manager and former New Castle star John Ganzel is expected to draw added interest.
Hans Wagner may be induced to join the Pittsburg club as the season opens or within two weeks after. President Dreyfuss arranged Wagner's trip to Winfield to see Clarke and the pirates, accompanied by catcher Harry Smith formerly of Sharon, signaling a likely patching of the holdout. Without Wagner and Smith the Pirates would be weak this season due to lack of replacements.
Jimmie Dunn of this city defeated Battling Kelley of New York by decision in the 20th round before the Hot Springs Athletic club Friday afternoon. Both weighed 128 pounds. Kelley was the favorite. Dunn pressed the attack and the bout drew about 2,000 spectators with prospects of a rematch.
The pennant for Youngstown baseball grounds will be blue and white this season with a white field and blue letters. Last year and the year before, flags were red with white letters. All pennants will hang from the same pole as President Morton ordered the bunting.
Manager Wright of Youngstown releases three players as his team nears completion. The players are W. T. Begley outfielder Charles Malloy infielder and Fred Sloan pitcher.
After two hours of wrestling in Chicago last night Hackenschmidt quit. Referee Ed Smith awarded the match and championship to Frank Gotch, claiming the world title for Gotch.
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