Nocks Break Spell by Beating Youngstown Five Inning Win
New Castle ended a six game slide by defeating Youngstown 2 to 1 in a five inning rain shortened game. Steen pitched effectively for New Castle and the rain halted play after a late third inning pause, with Youngstown threatening in the fourth. Rain and slow starts marked the day as Akron, Marion, Lancaster, and Newark had postponed games.
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Nocks
Youngstown
New Castle
Sam Wright
Steen
Arlie Latham
Nocks twirler stops Youngstown in rain shortened game
New Castle's pitcher held Youngstown to one hit as rain halted play in the fifth inning. Steen allowed only a single, while Compton fared for Youngstown. The Nocks struck first in the opening frame driving in two runs before the rain forced a halt, with Briger and Bringer earning applause for solid defense and steady pitching.
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Steen
Pinkney
McClintock
McAleese
Youngstown
Starr
Breen
Smith
Briger
Thomas
Hagen
Ostdiek
New Castle
Castle
Latham
William Steen
Compton
Joe Briger
Woodruff
Burker
Green
Burke
Lawrence
Nocks Rally Amid Rainy Ball Night at New Castle
The crowd cheered as Burke added a stolen base and Hagen turned a game saving double play. Fans urged loyalty while talk swirled of lineups and potential signings.雨
Shift Back to Third Base for Top Infield Player
The player will return to his former third base position. Hagen is regarded as one of the league's premier infielders, noted for his quality and skill in defense and range.
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Hagen
Dunn to Meet Mackey at Lorain Boxing Night
Jimmie Dunn formerly of this city now of Cleveland will face Biz Mackey of Cleveland in the main event at the Lorain Athletic Club on Thursday evening. A forfeit has been posted, money is up, and both boxers are in prime condition for a close, fast bout. Dunn seeks to prove his mettle while Mackey aims to confirm his status as a top challenger. Also note Pitcher Webb of Newark heads to Mattoon for the season.
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Lorain Athletic Club
Jimmie Dunn
Cleveland
Biz
Mackey
Lorain Club
Dunn
Webb
Newark
Mattoon
Cleveland Beats New York in National League Action
Yesterday's results show Cincinnati at St Louis and Chicago at Pittsburgh with rain. Today's games list New York at Chicago, Boston at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at St Louis, and Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati-St. Louis
Chicago-Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Unclear sports slate with multiple city matchups today
The day’s games include Cleveland versus New York Chicago facing Philadelphia St Louis meeting Washington and Detroit clashing with Boston.
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Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Washington
Silk O'Loughlin Settles the Decoration Day Dispute
The Youngstown game on Decoration Day sparked debate over a two base rule after Mike Lawrence’s fly ball into the crowd was caught by Frank Burke. Captain Starr and fans argued that Lawrence deserved two bases regardless of the catch, but the umpire ruled correctly under field ground rules. Similar incidents occurred in a Detroit vs Cleveland game with umpire Silk O'Loughlin settling disputes with a simple question.
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Captain Starr
Youngstown
Mike Lawrence
Frank Burke
Necks
Cleveland
Champs
New Castles
Burke
New Castle
Lawrence
Starr
Detroit
Coughlin
Tigers
Bradley
Brad
Jennings
Silk
Kid Hagen Back on Third Base in New Castle Row
Manager Smith reshapes infield forcing Kid Hagen back to his strong third base role while signing Hammond to take over short. Paddy Green exits if Hammond proves solid at short, Green’s fielding and bunt coverage under scrutiny. Hammond hails from McKeesport and moved after a salary cut prompted by club directors.
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Woodruff
Billy Smith
Hammond
Steen
Compton
Sharon
Youngstown
Thomas
Paddy Green
New Castle
William Steen
Hagen
Starr
McAleese
Kid Hagen
Smith
Green
McKeesport
Nealon Wins Tight Pool Match At New Castle Parlor
Interest in the New Castle pool tournament grows as John Nealon defeats Edward Osburn 75 to 61 in a close contest. Nealon’s steady play garners attention while players citywide follow the tight standings and looming money prizes.
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New Castle
John Nealon
Edward Osburn
Nealon
Where C and P Teams Play This Week
Schedule lists Mansfield at Marion on Thursday June 6 and New Castle at Youngstown Akron at Sharon Mansfield at Lancaster Marion at Newark on Friday June 7. Saturday June 8 features Youngstown at New Castle Akron at Sharon Marion at Newark. Also notes Dick Nallin, star center fielder, missing and rumor he may retire after season. He funds his Harrisburg business by $25 weekly.
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Sharon
New Castle
Akron
Youngstown
Marion
Mansfield
Lancaster
Newark
L. Pet. Pla
W. Mbstown
Prowap KC Escavecad
Ovesad
Ee Wee
Lancastery
Walter East
Nallin
Harrisburg
Southern Boost for Baseball
A Baltimore Sun columnist mocks a man who dislikes baseball and likens the sport to honesty and American virtue. The piece argues baseball offers honest victory and defeat and suggests forcefully attending 25 games would reform him, praising the game as perfect, invigorating, and pure.
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Eri. H. Harriman
Baltimore Sun
New Castle Bowling Team Beats Dimling at Fellowship Alleys
New Castle bowlers defeated Dimling of Pittsburg in a five man contest at Fellowship alleys. New Castle swept two of the three games and won by eight pins, finishing with a total of 2695 to Pittsburg’s 2687. Welsh led the New Castle bowling.
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New Castle
Pittsburg
Fellowship
Briger Excels Backfield Play Against Youngstown
Jor Briger worked well back of the bat in the game with Youngstown Tuesday, displaying steady form and contributing to the team’s performance.
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Youngstown
New Castle Dominates Five Man Bowling Contest in City
The New Castle bowling team led by a standout all around performance totaled 2695 in the five man event, with a strong showing from Shay as top scorer at 617. Pittsburg followed, and New Castle again prevailed in the subsequent two-man match with Shay delivering high marks as the top player.
Baseball Gossip and Player Moves Across Lancaster and Akron
Baseball gossip notes several player moves including Garvey and Woodburn of Lancaster being released. Lancaster Newark game postponed by rain will be played Thursday on open dates. Pittsburg papers debate Wagner influence on the Pittsburg team. Akron pitcher Nevenpara sold to Beaver Falls plans to report there. Camnitz not from Toledo. Ortlieb complains about space for catchers while New Castle notes. Dick Tibbitts re-signs with Mansfield after salary talks. Akron seeks waivers on Donnie Davis who may join Beaver Falls if unclaimed, with Davis unhappy at reduced pay.
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Burke
Woodruff
New Castle
Akron
Joe Briger
John Friday
Youngstown
Latham
Garvey
Woodburn
Lancaster
Lancaster-Newark
Pittsburg
Wagner
Nevenpara
Beaver Falls
Beaver County
Harry Carfinitz
Toledo
Camnitz
South
Doggie
Ortlieb
Dick Tibbitts
Mansfield
Tibbitts
McVey
Donnie Davis
Davis
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