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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
9
In New Castle Saturday the Nocks trailed 3 1 in the morning but exploded for three runs in the seventh and three in the eighth to win 6 3. Youngstown answered with a 6 1 afternoon victory in Youngstown. The doubleheader drew a large crowd and featured controversial umpiring and sharp fielding from both squads.
Schedule of Ohio and Pennsylvania clubs games listing matchups by date. Akron plays New Castle and Canton faces Youngstown in early week. McKeesport appears against Sharon and Erie. East Liverpool and Sharon. Erie travels to McKeesport on Friday or Saturday.
Roy Kerr, amateur player from this city, was pulled from the bleachers and placed at first base for the Nocks in Friday’s second game with McKeesport. New Castle lacked players, and Kerr’s performance kept the team from fielding mostly pitchers. Akron leads Erie by 309 points in a close race.
Manager Van Patterson of the Giants was suspended for rowdy conduct and then released. Third Baseman Cullen led the club to Akron before Patterson was reinstated by stockholder John Boyles. Tension grows among directors over salary limits and funding Patterson’s pay as fans pick sides.
After more than five weeks of shutdown and repairs, the Pennsylvania Engineering works will restart Tuesday morning. The Rosena furnace will also run, keeping city plants in full operation and promising a prosperous winter for New Castle with many orders on hand. Some plants remain idle for now but are expected to begin soon.
New Castle won the first game 3 to 2 in a ninth inning comeback while McKeesport claimed the second contest 3 to 1. Sneak McGuire pitched for McKeesport in game one, with Tom Andrews delivering the decisive hit for New Castle.
Black Fitz, trainer for Tony Ross, recalled a vivid dream in which Battling Nelson defeats Joe Gans in San Francisco. He believed the vision might come true after Nelson won the fourteen round fight, despite initial disbelief from friends.
Brooklyn hosts Chicago as Philadelphia visits Pittsburg New York hits Cincinnati and Boston travels to St Louis for four games today with teams matching up across league locations.
Catcher Griffin of the Nocks endured a rough spell after joining the team a foul tip opened his right hand forcing him out. He returned briefly Friday only to be sidelined again after a spike injury required stitches. A physician treated the wound and he cannot play until ground contact is possible. Mattison, Sharon’s catcher, played with Eric in both games Saturday.
Dannie Davis known as the Nocks clever shortstop was sent to Manager Wright of Youngstown and is likely to be returned to New Castle. Since joining Youngstown he has not played a game while Deevers the new signee has been strong at short and Wright plans no change unless Davis is sent back here.
The Dayton News lauds Hoblitzell as a top pick for the Stogies in the Central League. In 14 at bats he has 7 hits for a .500 average, with three doubles and two stolen bases, proving fast, neat fielding and strong stick work.
Baseball gossip notes Noah Nocks is hitting well for Sharon while Weimer leads O P hitters. Pittsburg claims a game at Chicago. doubleheader canceled second game by Cubs. Erie tops East Liverpool 1 0 as Beecher breaks leg. Breckenridge signs Carroll. Canton shakes off Erie losses. Saginaw under Billy Smith climbs from last to first with 20 inning win. Rowan at Dayton fires five shutouts. scouts watching Central League ace.
Battling Nelson defeats Joe Gans in the 17th round of a scheduled 45 round bout in San Francisco. Nelson dominates from start to finish with Gans fading after the third round and knocked out in the 18th. Over 19,000 spectators attend, including many women, as Nelson claims the title.
Harry Eyster of the New Castle Trotting association scouts for horses for the upcoming big race meet in the city. He and Fred Hull travel to Meadville to secure top horses, aiming to attract about 100 from the Lake Erie circuit for East Liverpool and the local Dawson stake races. Starting judge R. E. Biggs of Baltimore is praised for his knowledge. Notable entries include William CO. driven by Charles Stapf of Wampum and Lightfoot owned by William B. Marquis of the city, both in strong condition ahead of the Mahoningtown track meet.
Erie club maintains pace as New Castle struggles to stay ahead of the Sailors. Akron moves into first place, tightening the standings in the local circuit.
Umpire William Smink suffered a deep forehead gash when a foul tip cracked his mask during the New Castle McKeesport game. Blood streamed as wires sliced the forehead, narrowly missing the brain, yet Smink finished the game despite the injury and refused a physician for sutures.
Campbell is labeled a lemon as Porter seeks new players. Tom Andrews leads the first game victory with Kerr strong at first. New Castle and the Nocks exchange subs and Abbott shines in offense and steals while Hagen struggles with an error filled day. Umpire Smink incident draws a crowd.
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