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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1908

Page

9

Ross to Fight Jim Stewart in East Coast Bout

Manager Jimmie Dime has not fixed an opponent for Tony Ross on his east trip but expects a bout with Jim Stewart. Three New York clubs seek the bout and will bid to entice Ross. Stewart, managed by Bill Elmer, aims to fight in New York with other interested clubs pressing. Ross trains daily with Black Fritz as sparring partner and is in prime condition for a top matchup.

Jimmie Dime Tony Ross Jim Stewart New York Ross-Stewart Dime Stewart Bill Elmer New York City Ross Black Fitz Black Fritz Rossould

Still Pittsburgh Is Unable To Win

Yesterday's results show Pittsburgh unable to secure a victory, with scattered scores and fragmented entries across multiple cities and teams. Notable figures and exact outcomes are obscured by garbled text.

Today's Games Chicago at Cleveland and More

Major league slate features Chicago visiting Cleveland, St. Louis at Detroit, New York at Philadelphia, and Boston against Washington in key matchups.

W. L. Pet New York St. Louis Cleveland Boston Chicago Athletics Oeboes Detroit Washington Philadelphia

City Rival Matchups Reach Weekend Standings

Cincinnati faces Chicago in a key early season matchup while St Louis visits Pittsburgh Philadelphia hosts Boston and Brooklyn travels to New York in a set of notable city rivalries.

Aebhaee Boston St. Louis

Wright Seeks Feist Signing With Noocks For Youngstown

Youngstown pursues catcher Feist who reportedly signed with New Castle days earlier. Manager Wright asks President Morton to compel Feist to join Youngstown for the season opener. Feist denies prior Youngstown signings and says terms were not finalized when Porter telegraphed him.

Youngstown Feist New Castle Wright Apto Morton The Champs Porter

Western University of Pennsylvania Baseball Beats New Castle

The Western University of Pennsylvania team left League park after a subdued game where Solter powered past two hits by Pete Porter’s New Castle squad. The Akron offense exploded Monday with 15 safeties as Breck’s outfit won 13 to 3, marking a lopsided, bingleful day.

Western University of Pennsylvania League Park Solter Wup Pete Porter New Castle Collegians

Piles Relief Formula Promoted By German Physician

An old German physician’s prescription for piles relief is circulated promising cure. Mix 6 drops Carbolic Acid 1 dram Zoton 1-2 oz Zinc Ointment and apply night and morning. Ingredients available at drug stores.

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Demon Bartl to Train Ross in New Castle Wrestling

Akron's Fred Bartl known as Demon will travel to New Castle to train heavyweight Tony Ross. He offers to pit ten local wrestlers in one-hour bouts with a $250 forfeit if any man lasts less than an hour, promising televised level stunts and added attention. Bartl plans workouts under Blackitz while aiding Ross's preparation.

Pennsylvania Fred Demon) Barts Akron New Castle Tony Ross Bartl Jimmie Dime Ross Bard Blackitz

Baseball Gossip and Minor League Shuffle Report

Outfielder Kerr did not join Youngs town yesterday but may report today. East Liverpool papers claim Phil lips team is a dark horse in the O P league. Bill Glassburner holds his own with Altoona and is a Tri State winner. Youngstown quits training and will play Pittsburg college in an exhibition. Manager Wright still wants Feist. Sam struggles back of the bat. Kid Hagen named Zanesville field captain. hailed as top infielders by Hogan. Pitcher Nelly signed by Bill Philips. led Cotton States league with 23 wins 7 losses. Frank Burke may return to New Castle payroll. Wagner’s form questioned as Pirates fail to win with him. Rindernecht’s freak Interstate schedule draws derision though not harming O P. East Liverpool paper misstates 71 games at East Liverpool. 11 vs McKeesport implied, but 10 actually scheduled. no Sept 26 game vs East Liverpool.

Kerr Youngs‘town East Liverpool Phillips Youngstown Wright Feist Sam Kid Hagen Marty Hogan New Castle Zanesville Hogan Hagen Tribune McKeesport

Sharon Fielder Signs With Porter Baseball Club

Roy Sample, a fielder, joined Manager Pete Porter after being released from Sharon Tuesday. Sample, in good condition, had trained with Sharon for weeks and impressed in practice before Porter added him due to two fielders not reporting.

Roy Sample Pete Porter Sample Sharon Patterson Porter

Junior Nocks Triumph Over Fifth Ward in Mill Street Clash

The Junior Nocks beat Brown's Fifth Ward team 17 to 16 in a hard hitting, high scoring game at Mill Street grounds yesterday afternoon. Reilly pitched a strong game for the Nocks.

Fifth Ward Mill Street Reilly

Warren Letter Carriers Banquet May 8 with Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania

Members of the Warren Letter Carriers association will entertain guests from the Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania groups at a banquet on May 8.

Warren Letter Carriers’ Association Ohio Western Pennsylvania

Thousands of Gallons of Lawrence Paint Sold in Mahoningtown

Sample Hardware Co of Mahoningtown, Pennsylvania reported selling thousands of gallons of Lawrence Paint during the last year. The notice lists the firm as a local supplier in the county trade records.

Sample Hardware Co Mahoningtown

Carsey Leaves West for East Over Boxing Controversy

Boxer Frank Carsey, after clashes in Colorado and Pueblo, departs New Castle seeking the East amid claims of crooked refereeing in the West. He cites biased decisions including a disputed wins for Flynn and Texas, and notes Colorado’s boxing bans following legislative action.

Kid Texas Colorado

Dunn May Lose Match Here Through Mason

Red Mason, now managing Jimmie Dunn of this city, is blamed for threatening a bout that could hurt New Castle boxing. Club directors fear Mason will interfere and ruin the game, as boxing fans know his troublesome reputation.

Red Mason Jimmie Dunn New Castle Jimmy Dunn Mason Jimmy Red Jimmy Dime Tony Ross Pittsburg

Akron dominates visiting college team 21 to 2

Akron crushed the visiting college squad 21 to 2 as the visitors faltered with stage fright. Speas left with a leg injury after a slide. Akron pounded 16 hits while three Akron pitchers held the rowdy visitors to six hits.

Silas Christy Overhauls Poor Farm in City Review

Five councilmen and the poor committee toured the city’s poor farm led by Silas A. Christy. They found need for improved records of supplies and burials, better grave maintenance, and minor repairs to buildings and drainage. Christy cited butter sales and self-sufficiency as signs of progress.

J. L. Gold J. Adam Hainer

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promote Lasting Relief

An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as effective for chronic pain and nervous conditions. A customer testimonial from Cha Dr. Miles cites decades of relief and renewed vigor, noting the tablets soothe nerves and do not quickly lose effectiveness.

Miles Tam C. Robinson Carter St Witney Miles Medical Co Elkhart

Council committee inspects farm records and burials site

Christy reports clearing brush but no burial records beyond a short list from a former warden. The committee will question prior wardens to secure full burial records while praising overall farm conditions. The trip drew crowds as councilmen rode in a patrol wagon and the next meeting aims to review the collected data.

Christy South Mill Street Phillips Taylor Street Fifth Ward

Local Notes and Notable Moves in Wart town

Measles spread through the town with updates on residents. Joseph Badger smiles and says have a smoke. Sherman French moves into the former Kirker home. George Rapp improves his property and Glen H and Mrs Arnold plan to settle here. Squire E P Workley returns from county seat after serving as juror. Street car service criticized as possibly retiring. Rural carrier S C VanGard er notes mud but patrons receive efficient service and delivery.

Joseph Badger Sherman French J. L. Kirker

Local society notes from Bessemer and nearby towns

Alfred Benson is sick. Miss Hilda Olson visits Hillsville with friends. Burk of Pittsburg and Kopf of Lowellville call on business. Enock Hill and Inez Nelson visit relatives here. Lozier of Lowellville and Crooks visit locally. Baldwin visits New Castle. Swanson visits Osberg in Struthers. Roebaugh family and Nord visit Youngstown. Moravia callers and a circus trip to Youngstown noted. Mrs Southerland visits Beales. David Cable returns from North Lima. C. B. Nord, Gus Hedberg, Oscar Nelson attend circus. Kerr sisters and Gehr and Davis visit Moravia. Hedberg sister leaves for Greenville. Mrs Lozier stays with son Reuben.

Alfred Benson Hilda Olson Hillsville RE. M. Burk Pittsburg Sam T. Kopf Lowellville Enoch Hill Inez Nelson Youngstown Reuben Lozier Harry Baldwin New Castle Charles Crook E. Swanson Alex. Osberg Struthers Roebaugh Rachel Poland L. W. Stanley Hilda Johnson Henry Booksing William Moravia C. O. Nord Bertha Benson Robert Champion Southerland William Beales David Cable Charles B. Nord Gus Hedberg Oscar Nelson Elsie Jessie Kerr C. Gehr W. Davis C. F. Hedberg Greenville L. B. Taylor R. C. Lozier Reuben Lowellsville

Steel Mill to Close at Carnegie Plant May First

The South Sharon plant of Carnegie will shutter on May 1 for an indefinite period. The announcement said the closure is temporary and affects production there.

South Sharon Carnegie Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Don Coeseveveses Lowle Ca Viaves BOSON National League Cincinnati Brooklyn Bill Glassburner Altoona Tri- State Andover Pittsburg College Nelly Mobile Bill Phillips Frank Burke Wagner Pirates Rindernecht Sharon Fielder Nocks Carsey Frank Carsey West East Pueblo Flynn Texas Dunn Pittsburger Akron Bunch Speas Breckenridge W.usp Slusser Kling Luther Ludlow Mackey Brooks Herrington Duff Silas Christy Poor Farm Silas A. Christy Louis G. Genkinger Harry Phillips J. C. McCready William H. Dunlap I. B. Griffith J. C. Raney News Pittsburg Street Genkinger Thaddeus Stevens School Garret Dunlap McCready Raney Potters’ Field Wurtemburg George Rapp Glen H Bessemer Lima NEW Castle Club Brunswick- Balke-Callender Co Opera House South Mercer Street Ign NEW Castle Electric CO Star Family Theater Corner Beaver and Washington Sts Madras Boggs & Buhl North Side Pittsburgh, PA Pla J. A. Price
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