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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
7
The City Polo League begins play Monday night with Steel facing Le Roy in the opener. The league has six teams and schedules double headers to ensure each club meets every other twice, with several games listed as extras.
Members of Troop F enjoyed a pig roast in their Washington Street armory last night. James Street, a local postmaster, oversaw the culinary setup and prepared the meal to the satisfaction of all attendees. The event ranked among the best for the unit as they prepare for the annual inspection next month.
Jack Kennedy who played with New Castle late last season arrived Saturday to see if he is wanted. He has not yet received a 1908 contract and hopes to return to New Castle and deliver the game of his life. Bobby Hart leads eastern players in goals with a strong margin.
Sam Wright has 23 new players under contract for Youngstown as he eyes another pennant. Only Dick Nallin and Duke Servatius from last year’s team have not signed yet. Wright may release one or two pitchers to meet salary limits, a rule to be enforced by a league board with broad club support across Akron Canton and New Castle.
Erie plans to move from the infant Interstate league to the O. P. circuit at season start. Baumeister and Koster backers seek top players and expect to sign most of last year’s squad plus new talent. They aim for a team rivaling Canton Central league and Youngstown pennant winners.
Canton plans to join the Ohio league amid crowd expectations for a LeRoy versus Steel clash at the Coliseum on Monday. Reduced admission limits seating to two side rows while amateur polo is anticipated. Waterbury routed Bridgeport 9 to 1 as Eddie Higgins shines, with Loxon joining Waterbury after leaving Providence.
Jim Corbett urges a baseball style control and a pugilistic commission to place fighters in classes and blacklist crooked work. The Ross Schreck match in New Orleans is set for Monday with Ross confident. Harry Lewis knocked out Frank Mantell in New Haven, winning the weatherweight title and signaling a Papke challenge.
Polo enthusiasts foresee a banner winter with Western and Interstate leagues revived. M. C. Henley backs Western league while reforms to forfeit deposits and gate receipts aim to stabilize play, attract players, and boost profitability for franchises like Sharon and Akron.
New Castle baseball directors delay decision on Bobby Lowe as next season’s manager. Lowe was due for talks but did not attend. if he declines Pete Porter is expected to be chosen, with strong local support and confidence he can field a competitive team.
Love and Megown advertise Hindipo a cure for Brights disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy and bladder inflammation claiming it cures kidney and nervous troubles. The mail order offer promises no risk and prepaid delivery with a six box package for 2 50 under a guarantee.
Rev J C R Ewing D D of India will preach next Sunday morning at Mahoningtown Presbyterian church. Ewing, president of Lahore college in India, comes from a Western Pennsylvania family and is known in New Castle. He will speak on a missionary subject.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad cuts salaries for officers and workers earning over $166 monthly by ten percent and lowers those between 150 and 166 to 150, effective February 1. Clerks earning $150 or less keep pay. further cuts possible. Several New Castle employees affected. rail line cost-cutting anticipated across departments.
The excerpt notes next Wednesday January 29 as McKinley day with carnations worn. A dialogue between John Priscilla mentions tea preferences, with Priscilla praising Rocky Mountain Tea for its complexion benefits and Hollister as the reason. John C. Wallace.
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