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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
9
Akron tops New Castle 4 to 1 as Dischner struggles with control and defensive miscues favor the visitors. Eddie Murphy’s taunting sparks local ire while New Castle squanders eight scoring chances and fails to capitalize on late opportunities.
Viewers favor a bridge in North Beaver township over a run near Frank Martin's residence and a bridge over Ferrer's run north of the city. They say a Wash ington township road from near Wallace Martin on the old Pittsburg road to near Newton Nelson on the Plain grove road is not necessary. A Shenango township road from Hog Hollow through the Berry Jackson and Weinschenk farms should be vacated.
Claude Patton and Charles Zingler join Harry Glitch James Collingwood and P F Taylor for Saturday race on Jefferson street near the diamond as part of a big local celebration.
A Pittsburg paper notes Arlie Latham jokes about holding three jobs with the New York club including keeping Buggs Raymond from eating peas with a knife. New York faces Pittsburg next week. fans expect more of his quips. Reverend Billy Sunday departed Youngstown Tuesday night for Winona Lake to rest.
Akron officials plan to push a Friday meeting in Youngstown to press the O P league for settlement of the damage suit. They seek return of a $500 league guarantee and court costs claiming the club has no case and want to recover costs tied to the league treasury.
Catcher Joe Briger who played for New Castle last season and was drafted by Dayton is to be released after injuring a finger in practice. Dayton wanted Doc Abbott the Nocks left fielder but must pay cash to land him. Briger’s release ends his stay as he’s not in condition to play. Briger may not find a nearby club, perhaps Youngstown or Steubenville.
Joseph Simpkins of Warren, C., seeks a divorce from Ruth Simpkins in New Port New York after a 42 year marriage. The suit outlines separation from the spouse and requests legal relief in the matter.
Montana miner Stanley Ketchell defeated Philadelphia Jack O'Brien in under three rounds in Philadelphia. Reporters and fans say Ketchell has a faster, harder punch and could defeat Johnson in San Francisco. O'Brien praised Ketchell but admitted Ketchell’s rushing style overwhelmed him. Attendance reached 3,500 with receipts of $6,500.
Tony Ross and Marvin Hart have signed to fight in Boston on June 29 in a 10 round bout. Ross claims Dime lost his federal case and can box under any management, while Dime contends otherwise and may seek an injunction before the court rules.
Manager Crew of Youngstown signs Sam Martin a college boy who pitched three seasons for Pittsburg college and is described as a clever twirler. McKeesport signs pitcher Beaver who joined yesterday and shut Canton to four hits and one run.
Ford Drumm resigns as manager of the Clarksburg club to take a similar post with another team. He has not announced his destination. Until a new manager is found, a player will oversee Clarksburg operations.
Fixture list for O and P clubs shows games across cities from June 11 to June 13. East Liverpool visits New Castle and Akron plays Youngstown while Canton travels to Erie and Steubenville visits McKeesport. McKeesport hosts Sunday matchups with Canton and Akron on June 13.
The schedule lists Boston St Louis East Liverpool at New Castle Akron at Youngstown Detroit at New York Chicago at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburg Boston at Cincinnati New York at Chicago 13 Tain
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