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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
7
A testimonial from H Sanders of Rockaway New Jersey notes sudden foot pain inflammatory rheumatism and long recovery after using Miles Nervine with salicylate of soda. The letter claims substantial relief and ongoing improvement, urging readers to try the remedy guaranteed by the Miles Medical Co.
Mike Schreck, unhappy with his performance against Tony Ross in New Orleans last Friday, pushes for another bout with Ross at the earliest opportunity. Ross agrees to fight again any time or place. If a venue can be secured in New Castle, an early card with Schreck and Ross is anticipated, possibly alongside Jimmy Kilbane and Young Zahnizer.
Tony Ross of New Castle Pa impressed managers and fight fans with a powerful showing against Mike Schreck of Cincinnati in New Orleans. The draw end after ten rounds followed a fast and furious contest with Ross delivering sharp infighting and footwork while Schreck relied on ring generalship. Dime praised Ross's improvement and predicted further challenges for the New Orleans bout fans and officials.
Pete Porter, elected manager of the New Castle baseball team, vows to back his players. An incident on a car bound for the New Castle park last summer saw Porter and Ed Schlatter confront a conductor who mocked Schlatter and Porter. Porter warned that threats would be answered, then kept to business as the conductor moved on.
Lake Erie racing stewards met at Cambridge Springs and released no dates or classes. Olean New York was dropped from the circuit while New Castle was urged to join but action was postponed until after the Pennsylvania Ohio and Maryland circuit meeting in Pittsburg.
A judge in Pittsburgh rules umpire John P. Keefe a robber after his arrest for light-fingered theft. Keefe confesses and serves 90 days at the works. previously officiated in the Interstate league when New Castle was a member. Keefe is well known in the area and may face fan jeers next season in the POMO league.
Pete Porter heads a ball team in the O P league with his own buzz wagon. He plans summer overland trips to New Castle Sharon Youngstown Erie and Canton with several players to cut travel costs. He aims to save money while ensuring time remains available if mechanical issues arise.
The Visiting Nurses' association of Youngstown is doing a great work among the city’s poor during the cold spell. Their efforts provide care and support to residents in need as winter hardships continue.
At a Pittsburg stewards meeting of the Pennsylvania Ohio and Maryland Driving association New Castle is expected to host two race meets this summer. The four day meet may be held late in the season after a successful last fall. Mahoningtown Driving association is represented by Harry Eyster. Local affairs are improved and top horses are anticipated to enter.
Carl McVey will return as Mansfield manager amid mixed expectations. Walter East may join Little Rock for higher pay, while Van Patterson of Sharon seeks a fresh start to deliver wins. Curley Blount has three offers, with Wright eager to retain him. Hogan and Finn pursue fast outfielders as Thomas eyes New Castle, and Bill Anderson joins Toledo after a volatile stint with New Castle.
The youth baseball drama unfolds as about two hundred minor leaguers were drafted or purchased by 16 major league clubs last fall. Only around thirty may reach the big show by July. most head to the bush leagues or are returned before spring training. The national commission expanded waivers to fifteen chances to stay in fast company, aiming to curb “covering up” players.
Erie seeks to secure a Girard franchise eight miles away to bolster its O. and P. league standing without owning a local Interstate team. If approved Koster and Baumeister would field a strong Girard squad and transfer the franchise later, while siphoning crowds from Erie to the nearby town.
New Castle fought the New Castle and Nocks bowling teams last night on the local alleys. The Nocks won two of three games as both clubs posted solid scores with 770, 842 and high individual tallies cited for Beighley Dean and Matheny among others.
Erasmus Hillier aged 87 years is dead near Warren Ohio. The report notes the death occurrence and location with minimal details available from the fragment.
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