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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
9
The News reports mayor Harry will pitch the first ball on opening day to engage fans. He will remove his coat to avoid hindrance and ensure a free pitching arm. Directors plan a grand opening in New Castile with widespread interest and support from baseball fans.
John Oursler, Don Amsbury, Louis Mather and Rufus Patterson head a committee to arrange autos for a parade before the game. Fire Chief Connery will organize the parade details. The event promises fan enthusiasm as the parade starts at 1:30 from the city building.
Walter East broke a 1 1 tie with a clutch 11th inning hit to right field for Little Rock. Bast earns a claimed home with the club after his first game, suggesting he will be retained.
Charles Starr may be sold by Pittsburgh to St. Louis. With Leech at third there is little chance Starr will be used. Manager McCloskey likes Starr and would like to land him for the Cardinals as he is unhappy with Shaw at short.
Bob Allen and Jacob Genkinger returned from Jackson Michigan with a Buick touring car delivered to Mr Genkinger at the factory. They drove 500 miles to New Castle in record time despite bad roads and mud, traveling via Detroit Toledo Cleveland Warren to reach their destination. Genkinger praised the car’s performance and plans a longer tour soon.
Slippery Rock State Normal defeated New Castle high school in a practice game at home. Slippery Rock scored 12 runs while New Castle managed 1 run with three hits and ragged defense from the visitors. McConahy pitched for New Castle, while Thomas and Vandyke led Slippery Rock pitchers with four and eight strikeouts respectively.
Sox Lyons polo player turned baseball umpire is expected in Akron for exhibition games. He aims to adapt to umpiring in President Morton’s league with no prior experience, starting at first base alongside another arbiter.
Marvin Hart near a May 18 boxing carnival here to face Tony Ross. Hart is praised as one of the best in his class and has defeated top boxers in the country as arrangements proceed for the bout here.
A horse driven by two women ran down Israel Braden in Youngstown and seriously injured him. bystanders attempted to stop the pair from fleeing as reported.
Manager Porter works through opening week signing trial players for the Erie Interstate league club. Several hopefuls arrived for tryouts while Devers is slated for a move back to Erie. Porter plans to release others and add a southpaw pitcher and a second twirler as farm deals and adjustments continue.
Quincy wrestler Demon Bartl plans a match in New Castle after a Quincy bout. He aims to wrestle Ed Reilley of Ellwood City and train with boxer Ross, promising to meet all challengers and staging entertaining bouts while downplaying Reilley as an easy mark.
Marion has won five straight in the U S league. Akron won 10 to 2 over Flint with Ehman and Armstrong pitching. Dayton beat Zanesville 3 to 1. Canton struggles under manager Eddie Murphy amid fan discontent. Johnny Lindsay claims he will not play without Teddy McGrew at second base.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney & Co Toledo advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally with testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists, claiming it acts on mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Demon Bartl, a top United States 156 pound wrestler, travels to New Castle to help train Tony Ross for future fights. Several challengers from Hast Liverpool Ellwood City Canton and beyond seek matches, with B C Straff backing Alex Thomas for a best two of three falls bout at stake.
Sports brief notes two basketball matchups. Washington faces Philadelphia while Boston travels to New York for a pair of games today. Both contests feature key players from each franchise in a busy midseason schedule.
Pittsburg faces Chicago Philadelphia meets Brooklyn New York plays Boston St Louis clashes with Cincinnati.
Ed Lauzon, after leaving New Castle, signs to play with Galveston in the Gulf Coast league. He stayed in good shape by spending winter in New Orleans and is eager to hit the field. Locals believe New Castle erred in letting him go, noting difficulty finding a suitable replacement and a Baltimore catcher bought to fill the gap.
The 0. P. league readies a wide opening week with parades bands and speeches in Youngstown New Castle Sharon and Erie areas. Prominent locals and figures like Billy Sunday slated to attend while rival towns prepare big crowds and ceremonial first pitches. Akron McKinley era debuts with hot fanfare as East Liverpool McKeesport and Canton join the schedule.
The Lawrence Auto club will meet Wednesday at 7 30 in the directors room of Citizens National Bank on Mill Street. Members will discuss considerable business at the gathering.
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