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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
9
Alliance over New Castle 8 to 3 as pitcher Cooley laboring until eighth inning and McDonnell shining with a late triple. Meissner’s sensational fielding stifled a big inning and attendance reached sixty four. The Nocks show need for new players as fans worry over declining gate receipts.
The Sharon Telegraph reports on the New Castle Nocks visiting with their ground keeper. A Nock player was punched last night during a fight. Red Murray of the Necks recites how he was signed by Manager Smith after asking if he could play.
McElevey is expected to be deployed against Alliance in this afternoon's matchup. The decision hinges on pregame evaluations as coaches weigh matchup advantages.
Jimmy Walsh who drew with Johnny Kilbane in Boston last week will box Tommy Bresnahan at Gluck's theater a week from Saturday. Dime and Ross plans after Atlanta will finalize the arrangement. Bresnahan, a top light welter, will face a clever opponent in New Castle circle and Lancaster bout details loom.
East Liverpool signs Donnelly from Cincinnati talent pool as Giants stumble with nine straight wins and Bresnahan’s Cardinals win. Sharon Herald notes Willis Croft’s strong showing, New Castle losses, and McCarthy’s return win for Sharon. Dodgers climb from last place after two wins over Braves.
Joe Dawson winner of the Indianapolis 500 will race at Hawthorne track in Chicago during June exhibition meets. He has signed to drive the National car in open events and shows. Also listed are Wild Bill Endicott Hugh Hughes and possibly Barney Oldfield.
Mike Gibbons led all the way in a ten round match at Cleveland against Knock-Out Brown of Buffalo. Brennan fought hard from the start and was knocked down in the eighth round. Gibbons secured the decision in a fierce trimming session.
Owner Paige and Captain Mullen run the Sharon Giants as vacationers. Paige released pitcher McCarthy for a better twirler, drawing a sharp Herald critique. He rehired McCarthy to avoid being labeled a bonehead.
Tony Ross and Jimmy Dime traveled to Atlanta to face Johnnie Willie in a 15 round match on Tuesday June 4. Willie has defeated top opponents. Ross promises speed and condition will negate southern heat in the ring.
Chicago June 1. The Northshore Motor Cycling Club silver cup was awarded to B. M. Blankenheim for winning the six hour race at Hawthorne track covering 283 miles on an Excelsior. Ed Bomark on a Indian finished second with 220 miles and A. H. Davis on an Excelsior was third with 186 miles.
George Chip began training for his six round bout with Leo Houck of Lancaster set for the evening of June 13 in Lancaster. Houck, a top middleweight, is improving and the September Philadelphia bout showed Chip’s talent. A win could boost Chip’s prospects against the eastern challenger.
Charley White arrived in New York to finish training for his bout with Young Shern on Tuesday night. He is the favorite over the local boxer after recent victories over Owen Moran and Johnny Dundee.
Fifteen grandfathers tee off at La Grange Country Club as Chicago hosts a seniors golf event. Several contestants are near eighty, with many older players regularly defeating their sons and grandsons.
Baird fanned twice and three triples were made. Wolfe had two clean singles. Shipe allowed eleven hits while pitching. The Nocks feel confident they can defeat East Liverpool though the Potters don’t play daily. Doc Wilson, ex Canton pitcher, is strong in the Twins’ middle. He handled five chances. The 3 pm start lets fans dine on time. Manager Smith’s return is hoped. he’s crutchless but out for now. McDonnell needs polish but can hit. Bratchie’s grounder injured Murray. Old Man Piper, catching for the Twins, hits over .500 with 12 hits in 22 at bats.
The Ohio and Pennsylvania league faces financial strain with light attendance across towns. Cascade park drew 64 paid, Alliance rarely reached 50, and Salem at times attracted crowds only in the hundreds. Observers fear the circuit may fold unless a sentiment shift boosts crowds and interest.
McKeesport beat Steubenville 6 to 4 after a 0-0 tie run spread. Sharon defeated Sagtgo with 4 to 3 in a late rally. East Liverpool topped Connellsville 4 to 2 as Diehl and Connelly pitched. Followsbee at McKeesport Alliance at New Castle Salem at Sharon Connellsville at East Liverpool.
Yesterday results show New York defeating St Dos Jesse 5 to 1 with Willis Bresnahan Wiltse and Myers contributing. Brooklyn beat Boston 3 to 1 with Dickson Hogg McTigue Kling Yingling and Erwin influencing the game. Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 6 to 2 while Pittsburg defeated Cincinnati 6 to 2 in a separate matchup.
Partial OCR lists innings and matchups with teams Springfield Canton South Bend Zanesville Grand Rapids Erie Ft Wayne Youngstown Terre Haute Wheeling Dayton Akron. It notes ten innings and upcoming games in the schedule including city pairings and venues.
The Nocks travel to Salem for a Sunday game and return Monday for a double header here with Follawsbee. Salem and the Nocks split two early games this season with Ohioans winning both. New Castle finishes with Alliance at Cascade Park this afternoon and manager Smith reports one new infielder signed.
The Giants practiced with Ernest Shore from Girard College North Carolina. He stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 110 pounds. The June 1 report from New York notes his unusually slender frame for a baseball uniform.
In a game at St Louis BABEPOR defeated Devin 9 to 1 with strong pitching from Powell Stephens Willett Marks and Stanage. Notable innings included a six run surge.
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