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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
9
Porter's New Castle nine managed two safeties as Weber and Donnie Davis starred in a 7 to 1 defeat to W U P college at the park. Porter tested several pitchers, while Pfeifer and a hasty error kept the hosts from a shutout. Ralston and Farmer are slated for faster leagues this spring.
Baseball gossip from the Ohio league notes Marion will wear blue this season and opens with Akron in an exhibition at Akron. It mentions Weber’s Chicago connection, Starr with Pittsburg, Salter’s arm, and fielding as essential for pitchers. Milbert injury, Wagner rumors, and a potential Giants name for Sharon draw attention.
If Marty Hogan lands Kid Hagen for his Zanesville club, Hagen may be named field captain. Hogan praises Hagen as a top little infielder and cites size and age as barriers to the majors. Hagen now with Baltimore, prefers a national agreement team. Bill Smith would join as outfielder. Hogan fancies Charles Pinkney if he can report, but Porter plans to use Pinkney if he can play.
Manager Porter began distributing decorations among the Nocks as New Castle released two players Feicht and Daugherty after a poor showing in practice. Outfielder Kelley faces release for failing to hit as the team trims for the season.
Rube Witherup the Butler county pitcher has signed with Manager Porter and will report to the Nocks Saturday as per a letter today. He has long sought to join New Castle and is expected to win many games for the Nocks. When in form he is a star pitcher and should hold his own in the O and P.
Spokane reports a record 1001 players signed across 77 teams in 1908 amateur leagues aided by Gonzaga College and local schools. The statewide youth limit is 17 for juniors and total enrollment could reach 1300 players with $25,000+ spent on equipment and grounds.
The rattle of the can was heard at Sharon yesterday when Manager Pat terson distributed a batch of releases. Players decorated with the order included Pittsburg pitchers John Adams and B E McCarthy, Pitcher Guy Coril, Charles Deardorf and Grinnen of Wampum, catcher Thomas Winke of Albany, outfielder Dan Sweitzer and R Meske, and infielder James Rodgers of Albany.
Manager Sam Wright of Youngstown says the team will carry 15 players this season. He has 20 men at Andover, and cuts will begin mid next week with five players released.
Akron coach Breckenridge says the goal is practice rather than victory as Akron faces the strong Marion team, which has beaten top western clubs. He stresses steady work and avoids overconfidence in today’s game.
Bair, signed to play with Sharon, pitched two innings yesterday and struck out four of six batters. No one reached base. Signals from the Nocks were mixed at times, a costly miscues for any team.
Harry Camnitz of the Necks, who pitched this spring in the Wagner stunt, is ready to join the New Castle team. He will arrive Monday and has accepted terms offered earlier. Manager Porter hopes to place him with another strong club if needed, as Camnitz’s delay could affect his regular roster status. He previously shone in games here and was expected to be a top pitcher.
Reed and Had broke a two man team record in a Fellowship alleys contest, scoring 1242 across games. They led the tournament standings with a strong showing while the event continues.
Five NBA or hockey styled matchups listed including Cleveland at Detroit St Louis at Chicago Washington at New York and Boston at Philadelphia set as upcoming contests with regional rivals.
Matchups listed include Chicago versus St Louis Pittsburg against Cincinnati and New York facing Brooklyn with fans awaiting results.
Mansfield in Ohio league shut Canton out 8 to 0. Canton managed one hit while Mansfield pitchers kept the offense quiet.
Manager Porter will field a 14 man squad this season with five pitchers and Porter as the utility man. He faces a tough task selecting five pitchers from about ten under contract plus tryouts. Signed pitchers include Roy Evans Boettner G Evans Harris McCage Witherup Jessop McCall Shindle Camnitz and Kennedy.
Shortstop Honus Wagner, after declaring he would not play baseball again this season, has gone to Cincinnati to join the Pittsburgh club and will be in the game today. The item mentions Hanna's Green Seal Paint as a product used.
A list praising a Buick citing its looks like a $2000 car, better hill climbing on 3 to 1, 22 horsepower, easy low speed operability via a 13 year old driver, quiet operation, and the ability to hear conversations inside the car without an ear trumpet.
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