New Castle Defeats Sharon in Exhibition Baseball Duel
Sharon 5 New Castle 4 as errors and timely hits shape a tight exhibition. Woodruff Mattison Sellers Briger appear on offense while Limric and Muldowney split pitching duties. Attendance 450.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1907
Page
9
Sharon 5 New Castle 4 as errors and timely hits shape a tight exhibition. Woodruff Mattison Sellers Briger appear on offense while Limric and Muldowney split pitching duties. Attendance 450.
In Sharon Pennsylvania on June 1 New Castle showed poor play while Sharon edged ahead. Limric pitched well yet erred at key moments as Sharon won despite miscues. Muldowney pitched to earn a victory as New Castle briefly threatened before fading late.
Sharon defeated New Castle in eight innings as Mathay and Sellers combined on a successful squeeze play after Woodruff delivered three hits and a key double. Woodruff, signed by Billy Smith, starred in the field and at bat, while New Castle’s Mathay and Schlatter were called out on attempts at second base.
Akron was routed by Youngstown yesterday as Breckenridge allowed 12 hits and Akron managed 2 runs. Smith pitched for Youngstown while Hart and Bannon drew mixed umpiring reviews. Final score 8 to 2 with 12 Akron errors noted in the tabulated line.
Lawrence Gun Club members receive a bronze wall trophy from DuPont Powder Co. The contest begins next Thursday with amateur shooters only. James Atkinson oversees the event and the trophy is exhibited at his Washington Street pool room.
The high school baseball game at the park this afternoon caused the Forge Car team to postpone its scheduled game with the Independents of this city. The Steel Car Forge team still went to West Pittsburg this afternoon for a planned match.
Manager Smith of New Castle vented fury after a rough loss at Sharon. He warned players they will be fined and must deliver, threatening pay deductions and daily morning practices to enforce strict discipline. He praised the team overall but vows immediate hard work.
In Dayton Ohio on June 1 Jim Dunn defeated Frank Carsey after 20 fast rounds in the area’s greatest bout. A late knockdown in the 20th when Carsey rose with his back turned led Dunn to land a decisive left hook. The ref awarded Dunn the decision amid crowd calls for draw.
Youngstown comes to town for three games next week as New Castle hosts Wright's team on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Hawks seeks rematch after Decoration Day loss. Manager Smith predicts strong play and a possible three straight for New Castle. Phoebe Papenhausen of New York visits North Mercer Street relatives.
Members report rapid returns from Coshocton Ohio liberation event. Iberated birds timed at 2 40 p m with ten home in 2 20. Birds from James Brown Scott McCaslin and Charles Cartwright led arrivals among 26 entrants. Next 200 mile contest planned in about a week.
Youngstown papers claim Dick Breen drove in the run in Thursday’s game, not Jack McAleese, and say New Castle scorers were split on the lineup. Manager Sam Wright set the batting order in view of the official scorer. protest possible if Breen batted out of place and was not called out.
The Steel Car Forge team of Ellwood City has several hard games this month with two in this city. On June 10 they face Gus Caraussos Athletics, and on Maccabee day June 21 Smith's Twentieth Century team will play Ellwood at the park.
A local sports column condemns New Castle for sloppy baserunning and weak coaching after a 11 hit, 6 error performance against Sharon. The piece urges disciplined play, consistent effort, and fans’ earning good games with energy, labeling players as underperforming and calling for firings if needed.
The article captures a heated mood around New Castle baseball with Coach Smith lambasting current play and threatening changes. Fans clash over loyalty while Smith defends his methods and promises to reshape the team amid calls for tougher play and new faces.
Sports brief lists four baseball matchups with Cleveland visiting St Louis Detroit facing Chicago New York heading to Boston and the Athletics traveling to Washington. No scores reported.
In the Seventh ward a rail road brakeman stopped Joe Capito with a swift punch after a ball game quarrel with a boy. Capito suffered a broken nose and both eyes swelling as the brakeman delivered a punishing sequence, leaving Capito down and out.
The schedule lists games for the C and P teams from Sunday June 3 through Saturday June 8. Matchups include Youngstown at New Castle, Sharon at Akron, Lancaster at Newark, Marion at Mansfield, and Mansfield at Marion with additional pairings on Tuesday Wednesday and Friday.
Two New Castle players travel for a Bessemer game against the strong Middleown club. Pitching for Bessemer is Harry Horner with Rice catching.
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