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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
9
Manager Pete Porter previews a developing season for the New Castle Nocks. He projects a young roster, promises work to unlock talent, and bets on fresh performers to challenge rivals Akron and Youngstown without promising a pennant.
Manager Sam Wright of the Youngstown O. and P. Champions resigns as sporting editor and shifts to baseball full time. The 1908 pennant goal is set, with eight 1907 veterans returning under a salary cap. New additions Pearl Miller Bald win and Red Hinton join the squad, joined by Uniontown’s Robert, aiming to win fan support quickly.
Manager Porter faces a disappointing absence list as four expected stars may not play this season. Harry Caranitz and catcher Bowen are among those sidelined by leg afflictions and contract issues. First basemen Holbitzer plans to move to outlaws, and pitcher Hobson is suspended. Porter remains confident the lineup will cohere.
Manager Porter has arranged a Saturday game at the park against W U P the season opener. He sent telegraphs to 26 players who are due to report tonight and Wednesday, five days earlier than planned, with a large attendance expected but careful play urged.
Catcher Ritzer is ordered to report at once by Manager Porter and is expected to arrive this afternoon. Porter says Ritzer and Briger will form a strong catching duo, while Briger, once snubbed by manager Smith, is urged to get a fair chance this season.
The New Castle Italian A C prepares for the season with new uniforms arriving soon. The club seeks matches with local amateur teams including New Castle Athletics Read's Independents Simpson A C and others. Plans ten games with Brierhill and five with Niles Car Works plus more.
The College Hill baseball squad from Beaver Falls seeks one or two games against any 15 or 16 year old team in New Castle. They propose to play on Decoration Day in New Castle and claim to be among the fastest teams in Western Pennsylvania. Address inquiries to Lawrence Canning care of the Penn Bridge company Beaver Falls.
Manager Pete Porter aims to sign a high quality catcher after Catcher Bowen refused to join due to leg issues. Porter says the loss will not break the team and plans to land an equally capable replacement, even if he must be bought.
Mickey LaLonge, Akron catcher drafted by Washington and sent to San Francisco of the Pacific Coast League, is likely to catch for Oakland this season. San Francisco has surplus catching talent while Oakland needs a backstop and aims to loan him to Oakland for the year.
Delos Drake, Mansfield outfielder drafted by the Detroit Tigers, is turned over to the Little Rock club of the Southern league. Manager Jennings praised the O. P. recruit but found no spot for him with Detroit's lineup, likely secured on Walter East's recommendation.
Baseball affairs will hum in the O. and P. league this week as players report and practice begins. Akron players start arriving next Wednesday while East Liverpool Canton and New Castle players report today. Girard hosts announcing candidates Wednesday. McKeesport reports next Monday with Youngstown and Sharon players due next Sunday.
Ed Asher shows strong form with the Toledo club and is set for a regular place on the team this summer. He has impressed coaches and teammates with steady performances early in the season.
Tod Post G A R plans observance in Youngstown to mark Appomattox Day on Thursday with community participation and remembrance of Civil War surrender events.
Features Hanna's Lustro Finish available at New Castle Hardware Company. Hardware store advertises the product for sale with emphasis on finish quality and accessibility for customers seeking decorative coatings.
Akron fans question a report that Angel Spears signed with the Tip Tops as the contract has not yet reached Akron and supporters are concerned.
The city may host a baseball season opener with Youngstown as the attractor. Mayor Harry Lusk, a longtime supporter of the sport and local figure, could be invited to pitch the first ball. He reportedly lives near the historic Nocks ball field site and is seen as a strong candidate to deliver the ceremonial pitch.
Ellwood City wrestler Reilley has a scheduled bout against Pittsburg great Hilliard next Monday night in Ellwood City. The match promises a prominent pairing and is expected to draw considerable attention due to the stature of both competitors.
Walter East has signed and reported as the second baseman for Little Rock, with the correspondent from Sporting News noting he has the job cinched. East is said to be hitting and fielding better than last year’s starter Page.
Home runs will be scarce at East Liverpool this season after the middle field circus seats were removed. Last season a long fly to center field would have been a homer, but now the outfield plays closer to the wall and limits power shots.
New Castle faces a choice as first baseman Holbitzer, praised as the West Penn’s best infielder, may move to the Outlaw league if Clarksburg blocks his release. He has played third, short, and second, and would fill the first base vacancy with New Castle. Weber’s status is unclear, with a possible release or outfield tryout.
The article notes Harry Camnitz may not play this season due to illness after appendix removal. His sister reports he will not likely return to the mound, and friends express regret over his condition as he recovers from surgery.
Second baseman Charles Pinkney is due in the city this evening as Dr. Hoye’s guest on Croton avenue. A close friend of the Hoye family, Pinkney says in a letter he is in fine shape and will report for practice this week with the other players, despite rumors he would wait until June.
Former Sharon twirler Malarkey appears set with the New York Giants after strong showings in exhibitions. Manager McGraw seems ready to retain him as he remains undefeated and unbatted in showcased games.
Promotion from 1903 claims Bloodine acts on blood and nerves to cure rheumatism and kidney trouble. Included are customer testimonials from Joseph Kramer of Shamokin and Mrs. A C Taintor of Colchester praising quick relief and overall system toning effects.
An advertisement states The Bloodine Co of Boston offers a free large sample bottle to anyone who sends 10 cents in silver or stamps for postage. It promises to prove the product's wonderful merits.
An advertisement promotes Dr Leonhardt's Hem-Roid as an internal remedy for piles promising a permanent cure. It offers a thousand dollar guarantee and money back if ineffective, with selling points and distributors in New Castle Pennsylvania and Buffalo New York.
Curley Blount, who played with Youngstown last season, has signed with Zanesville and reported to Manager Hogan at the I place. He joins the club for the upcoming campaign and is expected to bolster the roster with his prior season experience.
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