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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
7
Akron 3 New Castle 2 in a tense ninth inning clash. Weimer, the Nocks’ heavy hitter, swung three times and missed, ending a dramatic late bid. Hobson pitched well for New Castle, but Akron held on for the win.
Today’s games include Canton versus New Castle Eric versus McKeesport Sharon versus East Liverpool and Akron versus Youngstown with local teams set to compete at multiple venues.
Friday July 10 East Liverpool plays Sharon. Erie visits East Liverpool. Saturday July 11 Erie travels to McKeesport.
News note recalls McKeesport pitcher Old Jock Menefee among the sport’s veteran players. He asserts he is not finished and continues to perform, claiming his long career and enduring skill keep him in the game despite time.
The Newspaper men beat the Mason team 15 to 6 at Elder grounds as Gresham, with strong support, limited the mounded attack while Walter Dewberry slugged four two baggers. Errors on both sides, aided by rough outfield conditions, produced the uneven game.
The veteran umpire Pastorius scolded catcher Joe Briger after a disputed safe call at second base. Pastorius defended his strike zone and warned players, drawing praise for discipline and game knowledge from fans and officials.
New Castle will play at Sandusky next Sunday and then Akron Monday. The team plans to travel Saturday night to Cedar Point and return after the Sandusky game. Ten players will make the trip, with all members vying to go. Manager Porter faces selection headaches as all want to join the outing. Joe Briger, the big catcher, is tired but will catch if no other game is scheduled.
East Liverpool reports Woodruff as a league hitting leader with seven at bats and one hit. Jessop shines in a losing effort for Youngstown while Detroit’s club remains a strong pennant contender. Pittsburg and New Castle stumble at home, Canton may aid the Tubers toward the Nocks, and a tug of war event shifts focus to Youngstown with Akron as a guest attraction.
Akron shortstop Broderick underwent a hospital operation yesterday for boils on his hip and missed the game with New Castle. The plucky player endured a painful procedure after a sleepless night, but manager Breckenridge kept him out to avoid risk. He is expected to recover in a day or two and return to baseball at full strength.
The Central Presbyterian Sunday School team failed to appear for a league game against the Third U P church team last evening. The match was declared forfeited to the Third church with a score of 9 to 9, the first forfeit in the league.
In a standout baseball clash at Cascade park the lawyers beat the postal clerks 7 to 3. Errors by Thomas and Parsons hampered the postal side while Cum mings Holsinger homered for the post office team. Uber and Logan pitched for the lawyers in a high quality defensive battle.
The longest game of the season in the O. P. league saw Sharon versus East Liverpool stretch to 16 innings at East Liverpool. Clyde pitched well for Sharon, holding East Liverpool to 14 hits as Fisher started for East Liverpool before being relieved by Nilly. Sharon led 2–0 in the first, East Liverpool countered with 3 in the fourth, and after Sharon’s two in the ninth, nothing happened until the 16th. Sharon has endured the longest games in recent seasons, including an 18 inning 3–2 victory over New Castle last year, and similar 18 inning clashes two years ago between New Castle and Mansfield.
The Third U. P. church Sunday school league team defeated a picked squad last night 15 to 5. The win suggests the team could become one of the league’s strongest and challenge for a top spot.
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railway offers Cleveland round trip for 3 dollars. For B Y P A convention, tickets on sale July 7 8 and 9 with return by July 15. Details at Ticket Agent Geo W Hamilton.
Sharon beat East Liverpool in a 16 inning baseball thriller aided by the umpire. The home team pulled off the victory in a dramatic extra inning showdown.
Manager Bernie McCay releases catcher Latimore nicknamed Tacks and pitcher George Hurlbert for failure to stay in condition. The eccentric Latimore, famed for his big league past and rare battery with Rube Waddell, remains a fan favorite despite the pink slip.
The New Castle Italian A. C. will face New Wilmington ball club next Saturday in this city in a highly anticipated first meeting. A return game is planned for Saturday July 18 at New Wilmington during a convention. New Castle, having played strong clubs, challenges Ellwood Forge Edenburg Struthers Lowellville Pulaski West Pittsburg and Wampum, with a reply requested via the New Castle News.
Crowds debate the season’s end on September 30 as New Castle faces Canton and Sharon. Fans rail at players for errors and missed hits while manager Breckenridge defends the club and talks of possible investigations. A tug of war and three Akron double plays highlight a tense stretch with the league standings in flux.
Canton defeated Youngstown in a recent doubleheader yesterday, delivering a strong performance across both games. The results add momentum for Canton as they push toward upcoming regional matchups and showcase standout play from key players.
Mrs Hannah M Houston of the Youngstown area secured an injunction to stop Sunday baseball at the Youngstown ball park claiming the games disrupt Sabbath peace and are a nuisance. The order was entered in Judge Robinsons court and served on Glenwood Land and Park company Sam L Wright and several players. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for next week.
Hank Mathewson brother of Christy Mathewson of the New York Giants reports in Sharon after a recent release and comeback signing. He has trained at the Polo Grounds in New York and says he is in top condition and ready to go the route.
Brooklyn plays Chicago, Philadelphia meets Pittsburg, New York faces Cincinnati, and Boston goes against St. Louis in a slate of intercity games.
Cleveland visits Boston while Chicago faces Washington and Detroit travels to New York. St Louis plays at Philadelphia in a crowded NBA slate with teams chasing wins.
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