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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
9
Distress over piles is described and Dr Leonhardt Hem-Roid is advertised as a guaranteed cure. Internal tablets are said to remove the cause with a $1000 guarantee. A month of treatment costs $1.00 and is offered at Neely's New Castle or Dr Leonhardt office in Buffalo WV.
The New Castle fans favor catcher Ritter who has earned admiration for his work ethic and discipline. He avoids liquor and tobacco, skates daily to improve, and hopes to secure a major league spot, though he dislikes female tribute days at the park and prefers quiet practice.
Manager Sam Crider has filed Grove City college baseball schedule for approval. Home games include Pittsburg college Carnegie Tech Fre donia North Washington academy Westminster Grove City Athletic club Allegheny Edinboro Normal Fredonia Institute Pittsburg collegians. Abroad games feature Kiskiminetas State College Bethany Pittsburg Edinboro Meadville Pittsburg Open New Wilmington with three Grove City Athletics clashes noted.
The M. and M. Club duckpin bowlers win two of three but lose the series 1819 to 1324 at Stoughton and Cable alleys Ellwood. Zeigler stars for the Glass House, while Phelps shines for M. and M. in a strong team showing.
Superintendent Perry Barge of the New Castle Traction company in charge will begin work at once to improve Cascade Ball Park. He has secured the city roller and will roll the grounds to place them in top shape for the season.
Pitcher Jessup, expected to anchor the mound for Manager Pete Porter this season, will arrive in New Castle Friday or Saturday. In a letter, he says he is feeling fine and ready to compete in the O and P, pleasing local fans who hope he can hold his own with the best. He is from Eldred Pa near Wilkes-Barre and received transportation money from Treasurer Frank Strodecker.
Jack Rowan the New Castle pitcher has joined the Dayton team after stints with Toledo and other American Association clubs. The Fifth Ward resident is noted as a clever twirler and recently pitched against a major league club, holding them in check.
Boxing fans show high interest as Ross trains with Black Fitz under manager Dime for Monday night's Coliseum bout. The program promises top fights and tight preparation with Ross pushing a heavy bag and Fitz guiding drills, a rare peak behind the scenes for local boxing.
Porter's call for a hitting oriented team sparked a wave of similar declarations from Dan Koster of Erie Barney McCay of McKeesport Van Patterson of Sharon Murphy of Canton and Jack Breckenridge of Akron as managers vow to prioritize power at the plate this season.
Curly McGuire the wrestler now in town has signed to meet Chicago Sandow in a wrestling bout at Sharon in a couple of weeks. McGuire trains with Ross and Young on South Mill street and is considered a husky, capable challenger.
New Castle's baseball team may practice at Cascade Park this spring if New Wilmington grounds cannot be secured. The college trustees and an attorney are handling arrangements amid disputes with college authorities. If New Wilmington is unavailable, the team may have to travel to Slippery Rock, though that site reports grounds not ready until late next week.
On April 30, Tony Ross of New Castle will likely face James Stewart of New York in an eight round bout at the Longacre A. C. in New York City. Expected attendance tops 2,000 as Stewart’s rising career draws interest from rivals and fans. Al McMurray has urged Jimmie Dime to arrange a contract, though no decision has been made.
No polo games will be played here next week after the two visiting teams failed to come. Paddy Collins of Youngstown backed the east tour but pulled out over pay concerns. Fans expected large crowds and saw the cancellation disappoint local supporters of Lewis Mansfield Harper Higgins Cameron.
Devers a third baseman with prior experience in Reading and eastern teams arrived in New Castle today to try out with the Nocks under manager Porter. He says he will have no trouble making good and has asked for a season opportunity.
Curt Elston, the hard hitting outfielder with Lancaster in the O P last season, goes to Nashville. Manager Chance of the Chicago Nationals has closed a deal with Manager Bernhard of Nashville for the release of Elston and he will report at once. Elston chose Nashville and the transfer was arranged immediately.
An Akron paper suggested Erie must add players to contend in the O. and P. league, stirring opposition in Erie and among neighboring papers. The piece warns Erie will face tougher times as the season progresses.
Akron Times lauds Jack Breckenridge manager of the Tip-Tops for his versatile coaching and on field leadership. The article highlights his stem in the O P league and compares him to Jack Jennings of the Detroit Tigers for “ginger” and rooting. It notes his past season making him idol of Akron fans and his ability to play multiple positions.
President Richard Guy of the defunct P O M league says he will sue the clubs for $525 he claims as salary for officiating as president last season. He has an attorney sending letters to clubs with franchises. Squire Mansfield, treasurer of the McKeesport club, has ignored the correspondence and Guy will file suit at once.
Ten players reported at Erie yesterday with manager Koster undecided on assignment. Strong performers may join Girard, weaker players to remain with Erie Interstate league club. Additional players expected Thursday and Friday, with all teams forming by Saturday for the first game Sunday.
Manager Van Patterson of Sharon denies he signed catcher Billy Graffius and says a report to that effect was in error. He notes Graffius and relatives have written seeking a trial, but Patterson already has too many catchers signed for the season.
An Akron effort aims to force women at ball games to remove hats upon entering the grandstand. Columbus has such a law and Akron seeks similar restrictions though few ladies attend games there and the covered grandstand is rarely full, so hats would not obstruct views.
East Liverpool blames Charleroi for unpaid stars as Pitchers MelIlvaine and Humphreys and Catcher Dailey, bought from Charleroi before the P M, have not been paid. Threats of trouble loom over the unsettled transfer.
Fans in McKeesport react to O P players calling their team Tubers and demand the squad be renamed Angels. Insults surface as the season nears a month old, signaling further tensions ahead.
Steverding of Cleveland becomes the first ball player to report to Manager Breckenridge of Akron for spring practice in the latest local sports update.
One hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh offered by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsers TL Dins INNAN & MARVIN wholesale druggists attest Cheney's integrity. Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces systemically. Free sample available and price per bottle listed. Includes pills for constipation relief.
Dick Breen will join Akron this season and has written to the club directors requesting sleeping car accommodations from Brooklyn for travel.
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