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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
9
New Castle wins 3 to 1 as Croft and Bradley pace the home team. Akron pitcher Croft allows two errors in the fourth and eighth innings. Barton hits a solo home run and McCrossen doubles for New Castle. strong defense and timely hits decide the game.
A sensational Greenville game features a bunt to first that led to a bizarre chain. The ball lodged in a stake hole after hitting a diamond causing the catcher to over dig and allow a runner to score as the game stayed tied until the homer decided it.
The New Castle Grocers may face Volant on the Fourth of July in Volant. Arrangements are not final but likely this week. The game would boost Volant’s Fourth of July program. Camnitz contributed to McKeesport’s win over Canton yesterday.
In a well played Sunday school league game Epworth M B E and Bethel A M E tied 4 4 after five innings at Oak street grounds. Bethel and Epworth lead the standings with two wins and no losses. Central Christian defeated Fourth Presbyterian 10 1 with Fort Riley hitting a grand slam to cap the win.
Detroit AL scout Bobby Lowe visited the city yesterday to watch Croft and Hilbert. He plans to return to see the two star pitchers work out and to scout potential prospects as Detroit eyes early pickups. Harry Camnitz of McKeesport is also watched by Pittsburgh with Dreyfus advised to keep tabs.
The Nocks face a rocky road to June 23 as Akron East Liverpool and New Castle play 13 games in a key stretch. Manager Barton predicts New Castle can top Akron and East Liverpool if pitchers Croft Hilbert and Dischner perform and luck tilts their way.
Pitcher Paddy Lynch will report to Manager Barton next Tuesday for New Castle in Akron. He wires he will join Pittston, Pa., on June 15 if transport is arranged. Fans expect Lynch to return strong, aiming to lift New Castle to the league’s top and win the flag this season.
Joe Wilson, the Nocks' first baseman, reported to Manager Barton Wednesday and vows to play the game of his life this afternoon against Akron. Pitcher Hilbert from York, Pa., may arrive to pitch Thursday if he is ready, while Dischner starts today against Akron and Ben Wilson could take the mound if Hilbert cannot join tomorrow.
Philadelphia June 9. O'Brien and Ketchell express loud confidence before tonight's bout at the National club. O'Brien praises Ketchell as a hard puncher but vows to outbox him for victory on points. Ketchell promises a first round knockout if possible and immedate attack from the opening bell.
The record lists O and P league games and standings across multiple cities including Detroit New York Cleveland Philadelphia New Castle Akron Steubenville McKeesport Canton East Liverpool Youngstown Liverpool and Boston St Louis Washington Chicago New York Chicago St Louis Brooklyn with notes on rain and extended innings. It reflects cross league play and city pairings across the era.
Akron faces New Castle Canton meets McKeesport Steubenville travels to Erie East Liverpool meets Youngstown Detroit visits New York Chicago meets Washington Cleveland plays Philadelphia St Louis hosts Boston Philadelphia visits Pittsburg New York visits Chicago Boston travels to Cincinnati Brooklyn plays St Louis.
Yesterday New Castle battled through forty six chances as Barton led off with a single and Brady stood out for the visitors. Woodruff stellar at third and Upham strong on the mound helped Akron edge past New Castle. Bright spots included McCrossen's two bagger and Barton's three bagger to right center.
Duke Servatius had three of Youngstown's seven hits yesterday. By defeating Steubenville yesterday, Erie pulled itself out of last place, while the Stubs dropped into the cellar position. Heinz, McKeesport's big first base man, had three hits yesterday and won the game with his hitting. Jerger defeated Youngstown yesterday not permitting an Indian to cross the plate. Youngstown had seven hits but they were scattered and not run producers.
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A testimonial promotes 8. 8. 8 as a blood purifier for sores and obstinate wounds. An 1877 leg injury worsened by dye left a spreading sore until 8. 8. 8 reportedly removed poison from the blood and cured the wound. Additional note cites a facial ulcer healed by the same remedy with lasting results.
Cleveland shutout Philadelphia as Joss allowed one hit aided by a walk and a sacrifice. Scrubbie McCreight pitched well for Steubenville, limiting Steubenville to four hits while contributing a triple and a homer with two runs scored. Headlines note Pittsburgh papers barely credit Broderick for three hits and New Castle coverage is sparse.
Tonight at Cascade grounds the Grocers meet the Hardware team as Manager Orr seeks a strong lineup to avoid a slide. The previous night the Newspaper men beat the Lawyers 6 to 4 before a good crowd.
Thursday June 10 East Liverpool at New Castle Akron at Youngstown Canton at Erie Steubenville at McKeesport. Friday June 11 Akron at Youngstown. Saturday June 12 Canton at Erie. Sunday June 13 McKeesport at Canton Akron at Erie.
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