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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
9
Camnitz pitched superbly to lead New Castle to a 3 1 defeat of Akron. Speas and Breen had Akron's only singles while Weimer drove home two runs with a double and triple. Davis costly errors helped Akron, but Camnitz allowed only three runs and struck out four.
Debate over whether Harry Camnitz pitched a no hit game against Akron hinges on scorers judgments. Fans argue a Speas misplay could have been ruled an error while others claim fielding plays and timing affected the outcome. The piece notes umpire impartiality and home crowd bias in scoring decisions.
Slippery Rock defeated Hiram College club 7 to 0 to run its unbeaten streak to 13 games. Six of the wins have been shutouts as the team solidifies its reputation as one of the best to represent the school on the diamond.
Bill Steen returned to action for Toledo and beat Minneapolis 6 to 5. He kept the visitors scoreless through seven innings before two runs in the eighth and three runs in the ninth.
In yesterday's results St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Pittsburg New York Chicago Brooklyn split several close outcomes. Today matchups include Chicago at Philadelphia Cincinnati at New York Pittsburg at Boston and St. Louis at Brooklyn.
Chicago White Sox manager Fielder Jones won a major umpiring dispute this season after President Johnson sided with him in Detroit. The issue involved whether a pitcher could throw from the plate while standing in pitching position, with O Loughlin previously ruling against. The new rule requires the pitcher to step off the rubber before throwing to the plate to head off a stealing attempt.
Tennis is revived in New Castle with many courts laid out and a strong summer following expected. Friday night a match on Jefferson street grounds saw Edward Conway and Almon Shaffer lose to Harry Knox and Ralph Marshall. the first series concludes and the next is set for Monday night.
Erie fell in the opening game to McKeesport before 1500 fans at Shar. Roach hit a key home run for Erie, but East Liverpool edged Canton 14 to 3 as Canton pitchers Meyers and teammates delivered strong performances.
A quiet regional schedule lists Akron visiting New Castle, McKeesport traveling to Erie, Canton at Youngstown, and East Liverpool meeting Sharon in minor league or club games.
New Castle travels to Youngstown for a Champville showdown Sunday as the Necks aim to derail Sam Wright’s team. A big turnout is expected and New Castle seeks to seize control of the standings by beating Youngstown and closing in on East Liverpool.
The crowd expects a strong showing today as Camnitz, with seven wins and one loss, faces McCreight’s pitching for Akron. Ralston earns praise for flawless fielding in yesterday’s game while Akron tries bunt plays that fail against the Nocks.
Manager Pete Porter aims to boost the Nocks with outfielder Doc Abbott who will play center field replacing McCrossen. Abbott, a strong fielder and fast base runner, comes from interstate league action with Braddock and Charleroi where he batted .217 in 78 games last season.
McCrossen, a standout center fielder with 36 runs and 62 hits, 21 stolen bases, and a .935 fielding mark, will be released and likely join independent ball. He struggles with hitting with men on base and this flaw kept him from the big leagues. manager Porter says New Castle should have a first division team as crowds grow after three wins over Akron.
John Ganzel, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, is hailed as a baseball leader with a career spanning the Interstate league to the big leagues. His teams, including Grand Rapids and Cincinnati, have impressed as the Reds challenge the Cubs with fast, coordinated play.
Doings center on two Doc Ralston and Doc Abbott as Schmaltz dominates second inning. Camnitz shines when women watch. Porter praised for club expenses. Weimer questioned for short right field fence at East Liverpool. Briger two hits after striking out. Davis defensive errors debated. umpire Kennedy calls runner safe. East Liverpool game set for Monday. Akron papers favored Breckenridge to win four of six.
The piece discusses Butler opponents to moving the Erie club to Erie. It notes an agreement to cover salary gaps with Butler promoters, which failed as receipts did not cover costs. President Morton ultimately covered the shortfall, and it is stated that Erie will continue to play there for the rest of the season.
Secretary Clepper announced plans to apply July 13 for a Mercer county charter for the Sharon Baseball association. The capital stock is $10,000 with shares at $10 each to establish a permanent baseball venture in Sharon. The proposed corporation aims to promote local baseball stability.
An advertisement touts a loan with no endorsement required and no publicity. It claims secrecy even from family, with repayment in small installments whenever funds are available.
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