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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
7
In intense years of visits to Paris the ad touts gowns with chiffon patterns and floral borders, claiming exclusive control of couture style. It highlights horizontal stripe borders and hand painted like shading, offered at 30.00 to 125.00, from a North Side Pittsburgh shop.
The article discusses the Erie team seeking release from the defunct Interstate league to join the O and P and attain B classification. It cites population figures for several cities, noting Sharon New Castle Youngstown and others, and argues the league may expand beyond 250 000, potentially over 400 000 with census updates.
Garlock Packing's bowling team edged the City team by one pin in the final of three games at Ellwood City on the Kelly and Stoughton alleys. Both squads posted modest scores as the City led early, Garlock rallying to a narrow 1-pin victory in a neck and neck finish.
President Quinn of the Ohio State league wired National Association Secretary Farrell seeking return of $1000 paid into his hands. The sum was divided into four parts for Lancaster Newark Mansfield and Marion to help Youngstown New Castle Sharon and Akron break away and keep the O and P title.
East Liverpool and McKeesport will join the O P league with interest. Milwaukee seeks Jack McAleese from Youngstown. Rube Bowers says he has quit baseball for good and will not play with Toledo this season. McKeesport is expected to be strong and Roy Castleton returns to the minors. Griffith seeks pitcher waivers for another year of seasoning. Sam Wright releases Dick Nallin from Youngstown. Harry Ostdick to join Boston for spring. he must sign promptly. Friends hope he proves worthy in the circuit.
Ed Schlatter signs with the Portsmouth team in the Virginia league and will compete for first base this season. Manager Steve Griffin, a Toledo native, built a roster with several Toledo players. Schlatter had previously left baseball claiming he would retire to run a pool hall, but now seeks a spot with Portsmouth.
Tension rises as East Liverpool faces a rival independent club against Fleming’s O P franchise after Youngstown and New Castle directors granted Fleming the East Liverpool franchise. Charles A. Smith claims double cross while vowing a competing park and team. President Morton expected to mediate this week.
A Youngstown dispatch reports New Castle may lose catchers Graffius and Lauzon. Graffius is said to be property of Shreveport, while Lauzon reportedly signed with Mobile. New Castle had offered Lauzon in exchange, but Shreveport claimed Graffius and demanded his release.
R. M. Read proprietor of the New Castle hotel and former Canton polo team backer left for Canton on business. He has not settled the Canton club matters, his purpose in the Ohio city today.
Bobby Lowe, ex Detroit Tiger, signs to manage Grand Rapids in the Central league pennant race for the coming season. He gains a half interest, a substantial salary, and full charge while Arnold handles finances. Lowe preferred New Castle but agreed only with club ownership. Grand Rapids will also gain Tigers captains and a farm link to Detroit.
The Eagles fall to the Fellowship league five in a close three game set at Fellowship alleys. The Nocks win 838 899 852 while the Eagles manage only 804 872 871 in a hard fought match led by top scorers including Hagles and Bulloch for New Castle and Morrison and McGivern for the Nocks.
A Warren resident, Mrs Mary Jones, who suffered from smallpox, is out of danger and expected to recover. Advertisers claim Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea restores health, asserting it the most effective remedy.
Pete Porter, manager of the Nocks, leaves this week for Cambridge Springs for a three week break. He plans relaxed time, training for the season and hopes to return in shape to reinforce his lineup. He has nearly chosen his roster and will focus on strengthening positions. Several players may need to prove themselves to keep their spots.
Manager Pete Porter secures a new first baseman Skudder from Westershire New York for the New Castle roster this season. He also has a pitcher candidate in mind from the minor leagues who would stay in the O P league for one season before drafting. The pitcher’s identity remains unrevealed pending final terms.
Farmers near New Wilmington will attend multiple institutes this week with lectures by state agriculture officials. Leesburg hosts Monday and Tuesday sessions, followed by Sheakleyville late Wednesday and Thursday, and Jackson Center Friday and Saturday. Local residents and students feature in campus events and church activities.
The Youngstown school board purchased ground adjoining Raven School to construct an addition. The purchase enables expansion of school facilities and indicates long term plans for improved educational space.
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