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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
11
New Castle edged Canton 6 to 2 as Porter pitched eight stellar innings for the Nocks. McCracken misplayed a seventh inning liner allowing Canton a glimmer, but Bailey and Murphy rallied New Castle with timely hits and a decisive eighth inning to seal the victory.
Dannie Davis shortstop for New Castle will miss a week of play after requesting a paid layoff due to being out of shape. Two infielders, Davis and Hagen, are hospitalized while Pinkney copes with a sore foot. Davis suffers an old ailment that may require future surgery.
A sizable group from New Castle will accompany the ball club to Canton to see the game Sunday. It marks the team’s first Sunday appearance there and fans plan to visit McKinley’s old home. Railroads will not offer special rates. regular one way fare is $1.65.
mmie Limric won for the town by defeating Arksburg 5 to 4. He allowed six hits, struck out seven and issued three passes. Curly Blount, former O. P. star released by Marty Hogan, signed by Ft. Wayne, fields and runs in old-time form but cannot hit safely.
An Akron paper defends umpire performance against critics while noting President Morton’s role in appointments. The New Castle News denies blaming defeats on officials, praising Pastorius as fair and skilled, and urging broader public judgment of umpire quality.
Joe Briger the Nocks catcher pitched a ball that struck Umpire Pastorius in the eye during a game. Officials say the incident was accidental not intentional and Briger was fined ten dollars for the event. Pastorius needed several minutes to recover before the game continued.
Kid Hagen will miss game action for several days due to a damaged hand. A physician orders him to stay on the bench while Porter will take the short forward role during Hagen's absence.
Tom Andrews of this city lost to Scottdale yesterday by 5 to 4. He allowed 10 hits, struck out 12 and issued three walks in a pitching performance.
New Castle Hardware Co offers Hanna's Green Seal Paint for sale. Hardware store advertises available stock and price in the local shop window for customers seeking durable interior exterior coating supplies.
Canton visits New Castle Akron plays Sharon Butler travels to East Liverpool Youngstown visits McKeesport in Sundays slate. The schedule lists Canton New Castle Akron Sharon Butler East Liverpool Youngstown McKeesport as matchups.
Arrangements are under way for a major athletic carnival during Youngstown Old Home Week. Tuesday night includes a twelve round main event Black Fitz versus Demon Bart with Dem on Bart holding the Canadian boxing title. Two six round bouts follow, with further wrestling matches planned for Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Umpire Pastorius recalls encounters with many prizefighters in the O. P. league. He notes players and fans from New Castle Sharon Pulaski and Middlesex as well as in every city, but insists he has not been knocked from the boards and continues to perform his duties.
East Liverpool hosts gossip heavy action as Kennedy shines at East Liverpool, McKeesport handles Youngstown, New Castle sits 247 back. Will Thomas pounds two homers for Youngstown while Weber struggles for New Castle. Marty Hogan injured ribs weakens lineup. Wagner heats Pittsburg. President Morton visits East Liverpool amid water talk. Mert Whitney eyed as potential big batsman.
Akron manager Breckenridge has begun protesting officiating after Akron's away defeats writing letters to papers under the moniker Jack. The piece notes Weddige umpired the Akron Sharon game lost by Akron and suggests Breckenridge is a sore head when his team drops a game by one run.
Schedule lists games for O and P clubs from Sunday June 7 to Saturday June 13. Matchups include New Castle at Canton Akron at New Castle Canton at Sharon Butler at East Liverpool East Liverpool at Youngstown Butler at McKeesport Akron at New Castle Canton at Youngstown East Liverpool at Sharon McKeesport at Butler.
Yesterday's results show Pittsburg at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Brooklyn with other games listed. Chicago visits Boston, St. Louis plays New York, and Brooklyn hosts Cincinnati as part of the day’s schedule.
Washington faces Chicago while Philadelphia meets St. Louis New York battles Cleveland and Boston locks with Detroit in a set of key early season games.
The Little Nocks celebrate a second straight win ahead of Sunday game at Canton. Porters, Camnitz the Kandy Kid, and McKechnie noted for Scots stock. McCrossen misplayed a drive while Myers kept Wahoo in check. Canton visits Green Wood for old acquaintances.
Harry Ostdiek, ex-Youngstown catcher hailed as a premier backstop, has been released by Trenton of the Tri-State league. Drafted by the Boston Americans after the season, he was sold to Trenton in spring and showed solid defense but struggled at the plate.
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