McKeesport Beats New Castle In Ninth Inning thriller
In McKeesport Pennsylvania on August 15 the Tubers beat New Castle 5 to 4 after J Miller delivered a clutch single scoring Sheehan in the ninth. McCreight pitched well for New Castle while Menefee Faulk and McCreight were touched up. New Castle led briefly before McKeesport tied and then won with one out. Attendance 175. Umpire Smink.
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New Castle
Jack Menefee
Tall Timbers
M'Keesport
McKeesport
J. Miller
Sheehan
McCreight
Jock Menefee
Faulk
Menefee
Weimer
Wilson
R. Miller
Getz
Deevers
Kemmer
Porter
Crane
Braun
Smink
McKeesport AB
A Sheehan
Ettcoed
A Braun
Moftgan
Wsscveee
New Castle Ee
Ee Hagen
Abbott
Ee * Crane
Ceeveeed Wilson
Schmaltz
Stutts
Mason Urges Black Fitz Across Ring With Heavyweight Hope
Red Mason seeks a comeback bout and promises a heavyweight clash with Black Fitzsim mons in Greensburg. He taps ex press driver Frank Morgan of Pittsburg as a potential title holder and warns Fitz to beware a man who once tried to bite him. The plan follows Red’s past animosity toward Fitz and Mason’s fragile credibility.
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Red Mason
Black Fitzsimmons
Mason
Tony Ress
Ross
Frank Morgan
Pittsburg
Red
Fitz
Fitzsimmons
Greensburg
Mouse Prank On Tim Callahan Shocks Team
In a humorous team prank two or three players placed a small mouse in Tim Callahan's scrap paper and tobacco pack. Tim swallowed the mouse with his daily chew, reacting with surprise and fear before tossing the pranksters a 15 minute curse of fury.
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Tim Callahan
Tim
Sharon
Standard Steel Car Topples Carnegie in Second Meeting
Standard Steel Car defeated Carnegie Steel Company 4 to 2 on their grounds. M Harris led with two extra base hits in three at bats. Cummings pitched well for Carnegie, while Rhodes struggled with support. Davis made a spectacular running catch in left-center.
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Standard Steel Car Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Standard Aggregation
Carnegie
Rhodes
Gstandard Steel
Cummings
Carnegie Aggregation
M. Harris
Davis
Carnegie Steal Co
Samuels
O'Hara
Harris
Jackson
Kerns
Griffith
Wise
Morison
Bunan and
Mitchell
Crawford to Meet Paddy Lavin in 15 Round Bout
Dunkirk welterweight Tommy Crawford meets Paddy Lavin of Buffalo in a 15 round bout at Ridge Road Athletic Club Buffalo on Wednesday August 26. Crawford, fresh from a twelve round draw with George Gunther, trained near Kane and aims to use his power and stamina against Lavin.
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Tommy Crawford
Dunkirk
N. Y
George Gunther
Paddy Islavin
Billy Papke
Ridge Road Athletic Club
Buffalo
Gunther
Crawford
Kane
Lavin
Dunkirk Boy
Weimer Powers New Castle In Friday Baseball Boom
Weimer was the feature for New Castle, going 4 for 4 with three singles and a double. He hit to right center and left, driving in three of the Nocks runs as fans watched a strong hitting display.
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Weimer
New Castle
Lehigh Portland Cement Team Dominates Ray Street Club
The Lehigh Portland Cement nine defeated Ray Street 11 to 0 as Neipper pitched a shutout. Neipper, undefeated this season, held the Ray Street lineup in check and stood out as a top amateur pitcher for the league.
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Lehigh Portland Cement
Ray Street Nine
Neipper
Lehigh
Ray Street
Philadelphia at Chicago and three more matchups on tap
Today's games feature Philadelphia visiting Chicago while Brooklyn faces Cincinnati, Boston plays Pittsburg, and New York travels to St. Louis.
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Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
Brooklyn
Ist. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland at New York and three other NBA matchups listed
A slate of four NBA games is noted with Cleveland visiting New York, St Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at Boston, and Chicago at Washington for upcoming action.
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Cleveland
New York
Washington
Chicago
Renee
Pet Detroit
St. Louis
Seer Serene
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
Where C and P Teams Play Next Week Schedule
The schedule lists C and P teams' next games from Sunday August 16 to Saturday August 22. Matchups include Sharon at Canton Erie at McKeesport New Castle at East Liverpool Akron Canton East Liverpool Youngstown at Canton Sharon at Akron and more with several cities such as McKeesport and Erie featured.
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Sharon
Canton
East Liverpool
Erie
New Castle
Akron
McKeesport
Youngstown
Hast Liverpool
Canton Ceeween
Eric McKeesport
Eee
Rube Marquard’s slump linked to sale to New York club
Indianapolis papers discuss Rube Marquard’s reversal of form after news of his sale to the New York club. Explanations cite a possible slow ball, promotional distraction, or advice from John McGraw, while rivals argue the pitcher remains effective and simply unlucky.
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Indianapolis
Rube Marquard
New York
Marquard
Sone Jire
Rube
Chicago
McGraw
New York Giants
American Association
Carr
Twilight Ball Game Ends In Dispute At Cascade Park
Elks and Newspapermen clash over final score after Friday dusk halt in the sixth inning. Elks claim 5 to 4 lead, Scribes say 4 to 4 tie as spectators split. Keenan starred at first base for the Elks and Gresham excelled on the Scribes' mound.
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Cascade Park
Elks
Keenan
Gresham
Scribes
M Dermott Likens Polo to Poor Prospects for Region
John J L McDermott former president of the Interstate Polo League says polo cannot succeed locally this year and does not expect professional polo in the coming season. He cites the loss of eastern stars, doubts on profitability, and waning interest amid loyal fans. McCreight, meanwhile, was struck in a recent game but is recovering from a finger injury.
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John JL. McDermott
McDermott
Ross May Meet Jeannette or Jim Stewart in New York
J. Dime writes from Ballston Spa Aug 18 1908 criticizing Tony Ross for underperforming against Langford in New York. Dime notes Langford’s superiority and hints at future matches with Joe Jeannette or Jim Stewart, aiming for September after weather improves.
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Ross
Jeannette
Jim Stewart
New York
Jimmie Dime
Tony Ross
Tony
Langford
Dime
Mr. Dime
Ballston Spa
C. E. Brown
Tommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Schreck
Gardner
Barry
Jim Buckley
Joe Jeannette
J. Dime
New Castle at McKeesport
The schedule lists New Castle visiting McKeesport with a football grid matchup. The card notes Akron at Youngstown and Erie at East Liverpool as other regional games on the docket.
Cleveland Lands Wilbur N Goode From Akron Trade
Cleveland paid 2000 dollars for Wilbur n Goode who will join the Naps next Monday. Akron fans expect him to win a permanent spot with Goode hoping for the same. The purchase should reduce Akron losses and, with other draftees, help the club finish the season near even.
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Cleveland
Wilburn Goode
Naps
Akron
Goode
Little Nocks Rally Falls Short in McKeesport Clash
McKeesport edged Little Nocks as Abbott collected two hits and scored, Wilson doubled twice, and Menefee pitched four innings while McCreight fanned seven. A ninth inning single by Weimer nearly changed the outcome in front of 175 fans.
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Abbott
Wilson
Jake Menefee
the Woods
McCreight
Man Weimer
Handkerchiefs Offered In Wide Range At Local Store
Handkerchiefs in the store range from inexpensive school varieties at ten for 25 cents to more costly types priced up to a dollar. Exceptional handkerchiefs are offered from 5 cents to 1.00.
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Goles
Aone
Eso Ices
Gous
Nocks
Black Fitz
Boxer
Standard
Morrison
O’hara
Smith
Paddy Lavin
Papke
RAY Street Club
Pirates
Watkins
R. H. FE
Bilge
eCrill
Neff
Hannon
M’dermott
O. & P. League
HFC
Teehee McKeesport
Quick Service
Bell Phone
UNION
T. H. Hitghgoge
Rie Eetivenes
Camnitz
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