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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1908

Page

7

Racing in Mud Highlights Friday’s Meet at New Castle Track

The sport editor reports a muddy, dramatic Friday program with a 2:18 trot and a 2:29 1 4 mile finish. Tellus led then fell back as Kitty 8 and Nina Patron battled, while rain interrupted the end of the card. Vadna Burns and Sandy Jack claimed feature wins in the 2:15 and 2:20 trots amid brisk betting and slippery conditions.

Tellus Kitty 8 Biggs Tellius Kitty 8S Nina Patron Kitty S Ulysses Wilson Sandy Jack Game Rooster Cogeney Vistal Vadna Burns Bl. m Bobby Burns Thos. Kerr Mansfield Dan Wood B. G Nuthuret Fredameson Indiana Jameson St. Patrick Markle Wood W. L. Rhodes Guttenburg N. J Rhodes Bedworth H. S. S Bed- Crapo Br. m Patron A. L. Walter Walter Worth Curt Gosnell Cambridge City Ind A. D. Parr Clarksburg W. Va Arnold Celesta Burchwood N. Y Morgan Lotuis L B. m Townsend Highwood Zanesville Moore Maconda Red Wing Albin Adell Joe Karnes Canal Dover Kitty D. Hughes Buffalo Joe McGraw Pittsburg Me Moores Og Tallus Fred Jameson Cogency Cogent Herr William Sherrard Cambridge Sherrard Lightfoot Matamora Baron Spanker B. S Spanker John W. Curry Parkersburg Curry Wilkes C. F. Simpson Pulaski Simpson Ulysses Wilton Earnest Frank Fox T. H. Rafferty Dayton Cramotif Reese Kenneth Dominion BE. E. Risley Nae Margaret M Ariel St. Louis Lew Rooster Charley W. E. Marquis New Castle Garfield

Local High School Games on Tonight Card

Tonight features New Castle at McKeesport Erie at Akron Sharon at Canton and Youngstown at East Liverpool in a set of regional matchups with stakes for league standings and postseason seeding.

Philadelphia Team Drops 21 to 2 in Lopsided Loss

A Philadelphia squad suffered a 21 to 2 defeat as standings show Pittsburg leading the league with a .693 winning percentage. The chaotic clipping includes scattered team names Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Boston and New York with unclear context and partial standings.

Baseball schedule pairs list remains incomplete

Readable portion shows games New York at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Boston at Pittsburg Brooklyn at Cincinnati with no results or dates. The fragment outlines scheduled matchups among major teams but provides no outcomes or context.

New York Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati

Cleveland and Chicago Leaders Duel in Silent Service Shuffle

A fragmented OCR item mentions Cleveland Washington Detroit New York and Chicago in a string of place names and numbers. The text hints at a service-related event or listing but lacks clear action or context.

Basketball slate brings eight matchups across league

Cleveland visits Washington Detroit plays Philadelphia Chicago hosts Boston St Louis travels to New York a compact midweek schedule features five city pairs and road trips without standings or scores.

Detroit St. Louis Cleveland Tener Chicago Philadelphia Boston Washington New York Serene Ve Cleveland New York

Remarkable 500 Mile Homing Flight By Local Pigeons

Pigeons owned by James H. Brown and Scott McCaslin flew from Flora Illinois to Lincoln Avenue in 10 hours covering about 500 air line miles at roughly 60 miles an hour. The two birds arrived together at 4 pm after being released at 6 am, surprising owner McCaslin who was not at the loft. The feat is noted as a rare 500 mile daytime achievement for pigeons.

Biggs Vadna Burns Thomas Kerr Mansfield Gretchen Little Jap Sunrise Kenneth Dan Wood James H. Brown Scott McCaslin Flora Ill Mr. Brown Lincoln Avenue Mr. McCaslin

Akron Defeats Too Much for Uncle Sam

Youngstown Ohio July 18 Manager Wright shook up the Youngstown team Friday Danny Davis was released Will Thomas the left fielder is warming the bench Billy Thomas the pitcher was signed and will play left field for the present Fielder Thomas may be sold traded or released Irwin quit to return to his position at the Ohio Works steel plant

Youngstown Wright Danny Davis Will Thomas Billy Thomas Fielder Thomas Tom Irwin Ohio Works Steel

Left Hooks Put Carsey in Doctor Hands after KO

Three left hooks to the jaw in the 20th round knocked Frank Carsey unconscious for over ten minutes. Phil Brock of Cleveland defeated the Italian in Los Angeles in a fierce grudge bout with a chance to meet Packey McFarland in August. Carsey outboxed early but Brock dominated late, and doctors treated Carsey who remains under care.

Frank Carsey Phil Brock Cleveland Los Angles New Castle Los Angeles Packey McFarland Carsey Brock Jew Kid

Nocks Fall to McKeesport in Slugfest Pitching Duel

New Castle Nocks and Tubers lost 2 to 1 at McKeesport. Abbott and Porter produced early offense for New Castle but Green and Camnitz held firm after the first inning. Faulk worked well for McKeesport and Weimer led the Nocks with power in a tight game.

Mckeesport New Castle Wilson Schmaltz Kid Hagen Short Pete Porter McCreight Hobson Abbott Porter Wellmer Green Camnitz Faulk Weimer

Carnegie Steel Defeats B. and O in Lopsided Game

The Carnegie Steel team toppled the B. and O. squad 14 to 5 on the steel mill grounds. Irwin struggled for the B. and O., while Morrison of Carnegie Steel hit two home runs, one with bases loaded and another with two on. Harris kept the B. and O. bats in check.

Carnegie Steel Steel Mill Steel Corporation Irwin Harris Morrison Tee Harris P - Johnston Voits Neely Gia Aba HO E Jackson Smith Ss Wee Samuels McMillin D. Samuels M. Harris Tsackson Connery Crill Johnston Jackson D Jackson Samuels Basle

Steubenville Stars Sold For One Dollar In Slump Era Sale

Tri State war correspondents reveal the Steubenville team fetched only one dollar when sold, despite grand plans from river magnates after winter turmoil. The Trenton club disputes a $10,000 spending claim and notes manager Carney bought Pleiss, McCabe, Murray, and others for exactly one dollar.

Tri-State Steubenville Stars Steubenville Stetler Trenton Altoona Tribune Carney Friend Tribune Ben Caffyn Toronto Tribune Pleiss McCabe Murray

Local 0. & P. Teams Schedule July Games

Schedule shows 0. & P. teams' games July 19 through July 25. East Liverpool visits Canton. Akron hosts Erie. Erie plays Canton. multiple matchups include Sharon Youngstown McKeesport and New Castle, with two Erie at Akron games and a Canton visit by McKeesport.

East Liverpool Canton Akron Erie Sharon Youngstown McKeesport New Castle

Excursion to Rock Springs Park by Pennsylvania Railroad

New Castle Circle No 5 P H C promotes a Park excursion on July 23 via Pennsylvania Railroad. Fare 75c and 55c, cheapest of the season. Two trains 8:15 and 9:15. Departure from Rock Springs Park at 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. Plenty of room for all attendees.

Rock Springs Park Pennsylvania Railroad

Wilson Out With Broken Finger for Canton Trip

Joe Wilson from the Nocks, a fast first baseman, is out due to a broken digit suffered while the team played Canton. The injury cripples New Castle and worsens a season already stacked against them as Wilson had been hitting well and contributing in several games.

Joe Wilson Canton Big Hhunks Wilson New Castle

Racing game may be killed by jealousy

The article reports that due to non selling of pools and conflicts among officials no races may be held here in the future. New Castle may withdraw from the circuit if unresolved. Despite jealousy, officials are hoped to settle differences and keep the sport alive. The town’s attendance has been higher than at any half mile track nationally.

New Castle

Giants and Pirates Tie In Seven Innings

The Giants and Pirates played a seven inning tie in Twilight League action. Giants scored in the first and second. Pirates answered in the second and tied in the fourth. Final: Giants 2 4 2 ? Pirates 2 8 38. Batteries Challella Chill Ballano Cassello. Umpire Daugherty.

Giants Pirates R. H. EB. Giants Challella Chill L. Ballano Cassello Daugherty

Twilight league schedule for next week

The City Twilight league posts next weeks games: Monday Masons versus Elks Tuesday Newspapermen versus Lawyers Wednesday Grocers versus K of C Thursday Me Operators versus Grocers Friday Postoffice versus K of C.

City Twilight League Masons Elks Newspapermen Lawyers Grocers K. of C Postoffice Va. K

Eastley Named Manager of McKeesport Club

Frank Eastley the 22 year old pitcher is named manager of the McKeesport club in the O P league succeeding McKay. Eastley known for his pitching and field skills was a long time minor league journeyman with stops at East Liverpool Wheeling Reading and Pittsburg. He will tour old players first and seek new talent if hustle fails. Third baseman Shaw is returned to the Pittsburg club and Gene Elliott from Fayette City will play third.

Frank Eastley McKeesport McKay Squire Mansfield Eastley Pittsburg Colelgians Altoona Tristate East Liverpool Wheeling Washington Americans San Francisco Reading Shaw Pittsburg Gene Elliott Fayette City

Woman Burnworth Found Dead in West Bridgewater

Beaudopr July 18. Mrs J J Burnworth of West Bridgewater was found dead in bed yesterday by her husband. Coroner J S Gormley ruled death by asphyxiation. The gas jet was left burning and wind may have blown it out.

Wagner Receives Watch Chain Rooster at Pittsburg Day

Hans Wagner, a Carnegie chicken dealer, was honored at a Pittsburg day game with a $700 watch and chain a gold Elks charm and a game rooster presented by a small boy. The presentation drew a large crowd despite weather interruptions and showcased Wagner's local prominence.

Hans Wagner Pittsburg Wagner Hans Carnegie Wagner Fund Carnegie Lodge of Elks Watch Land Chain Vonninag Hans J

Gompers to Appeal AFL Members for Bryan Support

Samuel Gompers denounces Hearst's cablegram as a political dodge and says he will appeal to the American Federation of Labor to back Bryan next week. The AFL is reported to number about one million members.

United Press Erie W. R. Hearst Independence League Bryan Samuel Gompers Hearst Gompers American Federation of Labor

Sharon Baseball Club Reports Over $2000 Loss This Season

In a Sharon Base ball association preliminary meeting last night a stock sale was handled by a five member committee. Secretary Clopper announced the team has lost more than $2,000 this season as the company stands with a $10,000 capitalization. An upcoming meeting will select officers.

Sharon Sharon Baseball Association Clopper

Opposition to Youngstown Military Company Plan Draws Fire

A proposed formation of a second military company in Youngstown faces organized resistance from officials in neighboring Ohio cities. The clash centers on local control and regional security implications for the state's defense structure.

Youngstown Ohio

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W. E. Marquis Mke Binjella Nina Patton Binjolla Bates Karnes O. & P. League Cscses Akron-Erie Liverpool-Youngstown Hain Sharon-Canton Rain Ose Wee Eee Athletics National League Pitteburg W. Bk. Pet Louis Weeceese Oscdecd Cove Cam Senead S Cessese Evececs Bt James Brown Uncle Sam M’keesport Tubers G. Elliott Miller Braun Il Sheehan McCay H. Elliott Dewar Eenee Faulk X. Hagen Mcheesport Sheehan Elliott McKesport Weddige New Castle Circle Twilight M'Keesport Pitcher Barney W. Bridgewater Lane
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