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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

31

Schreck Must Fight Fast to Defeat Ross Monday Night

Roy Evans argues Mike Schreck must be in peak condition and speed beyond past efforts to beat Tony Ross in their Monday bout. Evans praises Ross as the superior fighter, predicting a New Castle victory if Ross sustains pressure. He notes Schreck relies on offense and may be doomed if matched by a boxer who adapts. A second bout pairs Jack Young against Billy Griffith, rekindling past thrills.

Mike Schreck Ross Roy Evans Evans Schreck Marvin Hart Curly McGuirts Black Fitz New Castle Jack Young Billy Griffith

Italian Ball Club Sees Schedule Disrupted by Bad Weather

Weather halts a planned game with W U P in Pittsburgh area. Manager Porter reports grounding conditions and cold, soggy fields. next Saturday’s game may move to April 18 if weather clears. The Italian club lists a long season schedule and invites further games with local teams.

Porter W. U. P. Ball Club Pete

Ed Asher Shined In Exhibition At Toledo

Big Ed Asher pitched for Toledo in an exhibition game against Detroit. He was hit hard and removed, replaced by Kenworthy who had played for Beaver Falls and East Liverpool, while Armour struggles with pitching recruits in practice games.

Ed Asher Toledo Newark Asher Detroit Kenworthy Beaver Falls East Liverpool Armour

Poor Paddy Moran At It Again At Mans Field

Paddy Moran holds out at Mans field and aims to umpire in the Ohio State Baseball League next season. In an exhibition game he tried to officiate but players ignored his calls and he left the grounds disgraced.

Paddy Moran Paddy Mansfield Ohio State Baseball League

Missing Drug Names Hidden in a Patent Remedy Claim

The item offers payment for locating any mention of opium chloral morphine cocaine ether chloroform heroin and related substances in a Dr Miles Rem prescription claim. The fragmentary text references headaches and a “phase renews” ailment with unclear names and addresses.

Miles Origina Sean

New Castle Shortstop Dannie Davis To Report Next Week

Dannie Davis, who played short for New Castle last season, will not report until the 15th due to work in Covington, Kentucky. He says he is in best condition and ready to hold the position, with no one yet signed for his old spot. Treasurer Strodecker arranged transportation for Davis.

Dannie Davis New Castle Porter Davis Donnie Covington Strodecker

Black Fitz Sought to Train New Castle Players

New Castle considers hiring boxer Black Fitz to train its team as Porter seeks fit, injury free players. Fitz currently coaches Tony Ross for a Monday bout with Mike Schreck and would focus on conditioning and soreness relief if arrangements are made.

Black Fitz New Castle

Ask Preacher Sunday to Pitch First Ball at Sharon

Evangelist Billy Sunday may open the Sharon baseball season at Independent Park on April 30. He will begin a revival May 1 after arriving early, and his past as a Pittsburg Pirates pitcher is cited as a possible reason to have him throw the first pitch.

Sharon Billy Independent Park Pittsburg Nationals Chicago Ball Park Arlie Latham St. Louis Latham Sunday

Third Sacker Bales Reported Friday In New Castle

Third baseman Bales, signed to replace Kid Hagen, is due in New Castle this afternoon. Manager Porter expects him to fill Hagen’s role, but infielder Devers, who reported Thursday, may pose a challenge. Devers impressed in workouts, showing speed and power, hinting at a Woodruff like contribution.

Bales Kid Hagen New Castle Porter Hagen Devers Woodrutt

Bowling teams tie in match game at Ellwood

The Steel Car Forge team and the City team of bowlers tied after three games at Stoughton and Cable alleys with 2387 pins each. Ross of the City team starred, scoring 22 in the final game. A playoff tie will be held next week.

Steel Car Forge Stoughton and Cable Ellwood Ross Mace Eee Stewart Ee Eee Wallace Eee Haswell Ross Ere Ee McKim Zeigler Martin Ef Eee eekSt Stoughton

New Castle Club Debuts New Uniforms in Windows

New Castle club uniforms ordered long ago have arrived and will be shown in Scott Paisley’s Pittsburg street pharmacy window. Roy Brandon will display some suits in his Washington street store window. The blacks with white trim feature large white letters on the blouse and white caps trimmed in black.

New Castle Club Scott Paisley Pittsburg Street Roy Brandon Washington Street New Castle

New Bedford Notes on Local Arrivals and Moves

Conductor Oliver is called to Pittsburg due to his mother Mrs Jenkins illness. Maude Jenkins and daughter have moved to the BE Cover house. Mr and Mrs A BE Cover and family moved into Samuel Cover Sr's home. A Jenkins family move into the vacated residence. Miss Maud McFarland, primary room teacher, closed her school Wednesday. the other room closes Friday.

Oliver Pittsburg Maud McFarland

Canton to Open Season Versus Lima This Saturday

Canton schedules its season opener against Lima for Saturday with additional games on Sunday and Monday at Canton. The two teams then travel to Lima for a further series of matchups.

Canton Lima

Coffee and groceries sale at Reese and Spencer

Fine grade coffee 10 cents per pound Saturday only others 15 to 365 cents per pound. Tea prices 20, 40 and 50 cents. Fresh eggs 17 cents per dozen with three dozen for 50 cents. Store located at 30 West Washington Street.

Reese and Spencer West Washington Street

Baseball Gossip and Early Season Hopes Across Teams

The sports column notes 11 Sharon pitchers under contract with seven to be released and hints at roster changes with Wagner’s evolving role. It mentions Jack McAleese possibly captaining Youngstown, Curt Bilston’s failed Akron bid, and Charley Starr securing a Pittsburg regular spot. Akron players schedule workouts. Canton’s Murphy pursues Jimmie Cooper trade. Devers impresses at Cascade Park. Frank Burke shines for Altoona. Erie players mostly report. Breckenridge described as reckless. Malarkey slated for a Sharon berth. Eddie Murphy as Akron backstop prospect with a bump arm. Eddie Murphy of Canton fears too strong a team, while The News predicts New Castle making a first division run.

Sharon Wagner Jack McAleese Youngstown Akron Curty Bilston Chicago Charley Starr Pittsburg Murphy Canton Jimmie Cooper Mansifield Wahoo Devers Cascade Park Frank Burke Altoona Erie Koster Gosh Hemlock Breckenridge Malarkey New York Nationals Eddie Murphy Eddie New Castle

Bill List shines in Toledo umpiring hopes

The umpire known as one of President Morton's best aides on the O P staff is impressing in spring games at Toledo. A Toledo writer notes List will report to President O'Brien in Cincinnati for instructions and expects him to keep his post in the American Association if he maintains his smooth work seen in the Boston series.

Bill List Morton Toledo O’brien Cincinnati American Association Boston

Floorlac Finishes Floors Without Scratches or Marks

Floorlac is specially prepared for finishing new or old floors. It will not show scratches or heel marks. Dickson & Co. Hardware offers a pretty effect and guidance on how to apply the product in 1982.

Dickson & Co

Vote for B. J. Kemm for County Auditor

A voter notice urges support for B. J. Kemm in tomorrow’s county auditor race. It emphasizes continuity by keeping the only experienced member on the tax board and signs as a Taxpayer.

B. J. Kemm

Trap Shooters Set Dates for Sixth Western Pennsylvania League

The Western Pennsylvania Trap Shooters league named dates for the sixth tournament. Events are at Northside Gun Club Pittsburg April 28 Bellevernon Glan Club Bellevernon May 19 Greensburg Gun Club Greensburg June 9 Canonsburg Gun Club Cannonsburg July 14 West Newton Gun Club West Newton Aug 18 Lawrence Gun Club New Castle Sept 15. Sixteen clubs now belong to the league: Herron Hill Pittsburg Mt Albion McKeesport Enterprise Triangle Canonsburg Charleroi Bellevernon Greensburg Lawrence Northside West Newton Sewickley Millvale Brownsville. Prospective members must file membership applications with secretary treasurer Charles G. Grubb 1739 Liberty Avenue Pittsburg on or before April 25.

Board of Control of the Western Pennsylvania Trap Shooters’ League Northside Pittsburg Bellevernon Glan_ club Bellevernon Greensburg Canonsburg Cannonsburg West Newton Lawrence New Castle Herron Hill Mt. Albion McKeesport Enterprise Triangle Charleroi Bellevennon Sewickley Millvale Brownsville Western Pennsylvania Trap Shooters’ League Charles G. Grubb Liberty Avenue

Notice to Water Consumers In New Castle

Today April 10 is the last day to pay water bills for this quarter. Water will be turned off on delinquent accounts after this date. City of New Castle Water Company.

City OF New Castle Water Company

Lot on Wellington Avenue Sold for Cash at $350

In Pinch a lot on Wellington avenue near Highland will be sold for 350 dollars to a prompt cash purchaser. Owner must realize. Inquire of Clare P. DuShane.

Wellington Avenue Highland Clare P. DuShane

Outlaw Ball Set With WUP Players Across Leagues

Two Western University of Pennsylvania students will join outlaw professional baseball in the Union league this season. Dick Hoblitzell will play for Baltimore and Solter will pitch for Reading. Hoblitzell, a football end, is with the Clarksburg club and Solter, an unknown yet promising pitcher, will join Reading by May 16.

Western University of Pennsylvania Pittsburg Dispatch Dick Hoblitzell Baltimore Solter Reading Hoblitzell Wup Mannion Philadelphia Dental School Bull Campbell Doc Reisling Clarksburg Pennsylvania West Virginia Uniontown New Castle Pete Porter New Castle C. & P Litle

Policeman John Dyer Survives Erie Crash With Minor Injury

Youngstown officer John Dyer escaped serious harm after a Cleveland flyer struck the Erie accident event. He suffered a broken ankle but boarded a street car alone and sought medical care at a doctor’s office.

Cleveland Erie John Dyer Youngstown E Doctor’s Office

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