Necks Lost to Akron As Lynch Bumps Defeat New Castle
Akron defeats New Castle 9 to 1 at League Park. Pitcher Lynch uses a spitball effectively as the Tip Tops struggle with loose fielding and costly errors. Key plays include Dick Breen’s stop and throw, Murphy’s fielding, and Morris’s rookie trials at third base.
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George Poe
AKRON
League Park
Lynch
Western University of Pennsylvania
Richard Carroll
New Castle
Dick Breen
Schmaltz
Murphy
Broderick
Abbott
Callahan
Speas
Goode
Schwartz
Tim
Biffers
Bulb
Morris
Akron AB. R. H
A Callahan
Hille
Breen
Qd Murphy
Carroll
Sedges
Newastle O. A Morris
Wilson
Umpire Pastorius Recalls Wheeling Loss Over Base Race
Red Hinton and Canton’s McKechnie raced around the bases in a ninth inning controversy. Hinton, then Wheeling third baseman, tagged McKechnie near home plate to lose Wheeling a game as the umpire tracked the dash. Pastorius says the tale is backed by papers in his possession.
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Pastorius
Red Hinton
Wheeling
Hinton
Youngstown
Canton
Red
McKechnie
Wheeling Club
Big Matchups Highlight Weekend Pro Basketball Card
Cleveland faces New York while St Louis meets Washington and Chicago travels to Philadelphia Detroit plays Boston in a slate of prominent early season games with several teams aiming to rebound from slump and sharpen form.
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New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Brooklyn
W. Kl
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St. Louis Ee
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
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Mrs. John L Sullivan vows to oppose separation move
Mrs. John L. Sullivan says she will fight her husband’s bid for a separation and divorce. She details how a man sent by her husband first informed her of the divorce plan and states she would stay with him if he stops drinking.
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John L. Sullivan
Breckenridge Reports Poor Water During New Castle Visit
Manager Breckenridge describes unsatisfactory water quality in New Castle claiming teams were served greasy water and a jugful for 13 men. The Akron Press notes such complaints arrive after visits, highlighting repeated travel issues.
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New Castle
Breckenridge
Akron Press
Lady Maccabees Picnic Promises Big Prize Luck Draw
A readers note describes a raffle at a Lady Maccabees picnic promising a big prize won by a lucky number. The fragment hints at a community event with a prize drawing and public participation.
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Lady Maccabees
Rain Kept Big Race Meet Rolling at New Castle
The New Castle Trotting and Fair association opened its summer meeting with strong attendance. Despite Tuesday morning rain, the track remained sound and sun improved conditions. Three events are scheduled for the afternoon a 2:17 pace a 2:30 trot and a 2:30 pace with fast times expected. Wednesday features include a 2:12 pace a 2:15 trot and a 2:20 pace with many top entrants from Lancaster Farm Dale Lisbon Guttenburg Meadville and more.
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New Castle
G. C. Coy
Lancaster
J. G. Waters
Farm Dale
Bayard H
Roy Renshaw
Lisbon
W. T. Rhodes
Guttenburg
N. J
M. Feuchtwanger
Boo Tog
Cesees
Schveve
Dick Berklew
Alliance
A. L. Walters
Canal Dover
O. Bigcy Bimpsor
Shadeland Boy
F. Barnes
Easton
Boiss Howe
B. Bowers & Son
Greenville
Parkinson
Yorktown
Ind
Carlisle Wilkes
I. Miller
Lock Haven
Fanny Russell
Dunn
Cortland
Geese - Mathewson
Meadville
Grant Steffe
Akron
J. E. Brier
Beaver Falls
P. Buchanan
Independence
G. P. Kener
Morgantown
W. Va
Agtebrecteen
J. Shaffer
Dawson
Dugee
Peter Graff
Pittsburg
Fred Jameson
Indiana
Fred Guyette
Woodsfield
J. Kavanaugh
Hansonburg
Fred Anderson
Kittanning
Uege
T. H. Rafferty
Dayton
Strott
Canton
Otorng
Esa
Roy
la Port
Helen Cochran
Dlacwkihere Saan
J. B. Crawford
Bucyrus
Issibe
W. J. Johnston
Kiser
Buckwood
Isseee
John Drew
SOO Bom
Teleds
Bcott Ross
Toledo
O. Flora
Oyee
SeonUee
Mee
Rose Marie Chimes
Frank Matty
Syracuse
N. Y
H. C. Pheil
Baron Wilton
C. P. Buchanan
J. W. Hannon
Sewickley
Meo
Law
G. Dodds
C .A. Valentine
Columbus
Moore Bay
O. Katrina Bellaire
Mathewson Released Again By Sharon Pitcher Mathewson
Hank Mathewson brother of Christy Mathewson is released by Sharon after failing to report ready and again after a brief return. Boach shifts to short for Youngstown and Deevers leaves his post as Youngstown fills gaps. O P castoffs boost Youngstown under manager Wright.
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Hank Mathewson
Christy Mathewson
New York Nationals
Sharon
Mathewson
Boach
Sharon Club
Youngstown
Deevers
Wright
Kilbane Brothers May Stage City Boxing Match
Johnny Kilbane expressed willingness to meet Tommy Kilbane in a 118 pound bout in this city or privately if needed. The Kilbane duo, tied to Jimmie Dunn's camp, have drawn strong interest in New Castle where Tommy Kilbane has previously delivered top bouts.
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Johnny
Tommy
New Castle
Johnny Kilbane
Tommy Kilbane
Jimmie Dunn
Kilbane
Cleveland
Two Weeks Schedule for Church League Baseball
Officials of the church baseball league have compiled a two week schedule with multiple games this week and next. The listings show matchups among Central Presbyterian Epworth M E Grace M E Central Christian First Christian Third U P and First M E with dates and venues implied in the week of July 20.
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Epworth M. E
First Christian
Epworth M. E. Grace M. E
Central Christian
Third U. Pp
Grace M. FE
First M. E
U. P. Va
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U. P
Epworth M. BE
Nocks Hope for Hitting Fix After Loss and Critique
In a critical recap the Erie Nocks stumble after a loss. Weimer tallies one hit while Lynch is hit hard, with Curly Andrews and McCreight shifting positions. Fans question the team’s form as Porter, McCreight, and Hagen miss time and Morton cites official standings matching The News.
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Erie
McCreight
Weimer
Dick Carroll
New Castle
Sneak McGuire
McKeesport
Lynch
Curly Andrews
Kid Hagen
Porter
Morton
the News
Unseen Event Shocks Lawrence County Residents
An unprecedented occurrence astonishes Lawrence County daily life as residents report a rare incident outside prior experience, drawing attention from local authorities and curious bystanders. The event sparks discussion about its implications for the community and future safety measures.
C and P Teams Schedule Next Week
The schedule lists matchups for Wednesday July 15 through Saturday July 18. New Castle at Canton, Youngstown at Akron, Erie at East Liverpool, Sharon at McKeesport, and additional games captivate July 16 to 18 with multiple city pairings including Sharon Canton and Youngstown at East Liverpool.
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Akron
New Castle
East
Liverpool
Sharon Tree
Sharon
East Liverpool
McKeesport
Erie
Youngstown
Canton
Standing
L. Pet
Wees
Youngtown
Sharon Canton
E. Liv's
Y’gstown
McKees't
N. Castle
Nee
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Severe storms sweep Butler County causing fires and damage
In Butler County Pennsylvania on July 14 severe winds and lightning damaged property across Chicora Bruin and Mars. A 250 barrel oil tank near Butler burst spilling flaming oil into Sullivan Run while the Pittsburg Hickson Bed plant workers were shocked by a lightning strike. Telegraph lines were knocked out.
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Butler
Butler County
Chicora
E. L. Campbell
Bruin
Mars
William Frazier
Sullivan Run
West Butler
Pittsburg Hickson Bed Company
J. R. Smith
P. N. Manny
John Durbin
Western Union Repeating
Lightning strike hits mine shaft at Lowellville Coal office
A storm’s bolt struck the Lowellville Coal office and traveled along steel cables into the mine. Robert Fulton and Richard Rowland were near a piece of electrical equipment when the machinery exploded. they were knocked over but not injured. The office building burned down.
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Lowellville Coal Company
Robert Fulton
Richard Rowland
Boxer Cody Wants Bout With Black Fitz
Boxer Cody shows desire to face Black Fitz by offering a forfeit at The News office. Fitz says Cody must prove seriousness with the stake, noting he has little local ring history and recalling a past Pittsburgh incident. Wilson had two hits while the clouting club was used in late action.
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Morris
Lynch
Wilson
Speas
Murphy
Schmaltz
Cody
Black Fitz
Choice and Imported Suitings At Low Prices In July Sale
Tuesday July 14 1908. B B suitings offer light stylish stripes broken checks 56 inches wide 35c large fet fine stylish light suitings 56 inches wide 50c and imported tailoring 56 inches wide 2 00 a yard Reames 50 cent suitings 40 inches wide 25c Let double width 45 cent American suitings 15c Paris novelties and solid color French voices 50c 75c 1 00 1 50. Many more at similar prices to empty shelves and save your pocket book.
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Paris
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Perry
Lindsay
Cooper
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Nocks
Roach
Lawrence County
Fitz
Physicians Pharmacy
J. E. Duff
Mgr
North Mill Street
Boggs & Buhl
North Side
Pittsburgh, PA
J. A. Price
Bell
NEW Castle Loan CO
Wallace Block
Bell Phone
Washington and Jefferson Sts
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