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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
9
Secretary Farrell rules Hobson must join Lake Charles in the Golf Port league after Lake Charles reported his signing first. New Castle contends the ruling is flawed as a player could sign with one club then move. Lake Charles refuses to transport Hobson, hoping New Castle will buy his release, while Farrell maintains the transfer is required.
The New Castle high school team opens its season Saturday at Franklin High. A large crowd is expected as many New Castle players are popular in Franklin. Franklin, a fast compiling lineup, hosts the game with uncertain New Castle positions and a listed Franklin batting order.
Kid Hagen will not join the Janesville club this season after manager Marty Hogan refused to wait for his decision. Hagen asked for a week or ten days to decide on a Zanesville offer, but Hogan declined and Hagen left the option open to joining the Baltimore outlaws or not playing. Hagen has been performing well for Baltimore.
Herb Jackson, once touted as a world beater, is signed by J. Percy Stetler to play for his Olean Interstate league club. Local fans recall his poor performance last season but Stetler believes Jackson can still contribute. Stetler reportedly funds part of the payroll, raising questions about long term support.
An audience of 2000 including business men and clerics watched a four round boxing bout at the Morris Guards Armory. The event was hosted by the Men s club organized by Rev Sydney Goodman assistant rector at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension to attract men to the church. John Manse acted as referee and the match followed a fencing contest between the instructor and James Aikman cashier of Union National Bank. No decision was announced.
East Liverpool club defeated Euclid Beach 2 to 1 yesterday afternoon. Quinlin pitched for O. and P. club while Herbert shut down East Liverpool. the winner scored both runs in the seventh inning. Beaver Falls visits East Liverpool Friday and Saturday.
Manager Sam Wright of Youngstown needs a catcher and Feist may be sent from New Castle to Wright. Feist denies any Youngstown contract and says he cannot be forced to join them. He preferred Wheeling and Porter's team, but New Castle plans to keep him if possible before Hyde resolves ownership.
Secretary Farrell issues new rulings to reassemble towns in the defunct West Penn league. Former players recalled after last season’s quit are ordered back as the league reorganizes. Some hold letters indicating nonpayment releases, now overridden to return players to their old clubs. Critics call it a cheap league practice.
College teams from Westminster Grove City Geneva Allegheny and likely West Virginia Morgantown Washington and Jefferson Tech Pittsburgh and Western University of Pennsylvania gather at Conneaut Lake on Saturday June 6 for an outdoor field meet. The first four schools met there last spring in a rain soaked event. The remaining four are wrangling over the Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Association constitution and may join if differences are resolved.
Patrick Powers urges contributions from basesball clubs players and fans to erect a memorial monument at Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn. The plan caps individual gifts at 1 dollars and calls for amateur players newspapers and park boxes for public donations. Flags at all ballparks to be flown at half mast on Chadwick funeral day.
Frank Burke formerly of New Castle starred for Altoona in a recent contest with Johnstown. In three at bats he produced one run one hit and contributed four putouts and one stolen base.
A large audience watched Cas Cade Park host a practice game by the Nocks. Manager Porter faces selection decisions as pitchers McCage Jessop Evans Kennedy Harris Camnitz and others impress. The split squad game was close and the fans praised the players and the prospects for the season.
Pitcher Harry Camnitz of Houstonville Kentucky has reported to Manager Porter. He arrived in New Castle late Wednesday night and is in good condition to pitch. He had worked in a butcher shop during winter and suffered a near loss of his right eye in an accident from flying glass. The area has seen night riders destroying tobacco crops.
The Ohio State league begins its season with wide preparations across the towns. Marion declares a half holiday and closes mills banks early as bands parade and concerts precede the first game. Marion pursues victory with one of the league’s best teams.
A new baseball team named the All-Stars has been organized with E Douds as manager. The roster includes EB Douds as manager V Gallagher as captain McDevit as pitcher Bannon as catcher White as shortstop Burns as first base Douds as second McGraw as third Gallagher as right field Sullivan as catcher Beech as left field.
Community event announces a bean supper on Saturday evening from 5 to 8 PM at Central Presbyterian. Tickets are 15 cents, inviting neighbors to share a simple meal and fellowship.
The report states catcher Griffith, signed by New Castle and claimed by Connellsville, must play for Connellsville per Secretary Farrell, who wields decisive authority. It recalls past moves where players changed hands and unpaid salaries led to resignations, with Farrell issuing strict rulings against New Castle and related clubs.
Gossip notes from Cleveland to East Liverpool cover White Sox games, potential trades, new signings like Ed Hilley and Frank McHale, league salary rules, and local fan interest. Slavs of Youngstown organize a club. Teddy McGrew moves toward Canton and Ft Wayne. projections challenge Freddie Wagner and a prominent Youngstown writer.
Hubbard area audiences hear lectures and events as the season winds down. Mrs Williams of East Liberty Street dies after a long illness aged eighty. funeral services held and interment in Youngstown.
Dick Nallin will be with Reading this season. He previously played for Akron and Youngstown but failed to distinguish himself with those clubs. He is described as a solid fielder and a strong hitter who joins the Outlaws after a disappointing prior year.
The Mercer Construction company now handles contracts for state road macadamization radiating from Greenville. They are placing materials in preparation to resume work and expect to employ many idle men on the various contracts.
S. J. McElroy a Bessemer brakeman was walking along tracks in Greenville when he stumbled and a passing train severed one hand. Medics took him to a hospital for treatment and possible further care.
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