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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
7
East Liverpool pitcher Nelly dominated New Castle as the visitors won 2 to 0 at Cascade Grounds. Abbott struggled in a late ninth inning rally attempt, while Camnitz kept New Castle from any sustained offense.
The Potters boast a patient roster with Rapp as their most disciplined catcher. Despite two ejections this season for arguing calls, he maintains a calm, fair approach and keeps his team focused on winning. Manager Phillips emphasizes players’ value on the field over griping in dugouts.
The Frew Furniture Company advertises restoring old furniture to a like new condition. Services include color changes to new shades, replacement parts, and new coverings while customers are away on vacation.
A large crowd is expected for a moonlight excursion to Conneaut Lake on June 18. The trip, operated by Pennsylvania Lines, costs 95 cents round trip and promises a festive outing.
Peter Porter’s tenure as manager of the New Castle baseball team is set to end amid criticism from club secretary Ralph M. Read. Read cited Porter’s poor leadership and misjudgments, noting no successor has been chosen and pitcher Hobson is out with a sore arm for weeks.
Porter and the New Castle baseball club face a one week deadline to place a winning team or resign. Manager Porter has struggled to get life from signed players while officials debate changes. Rumors say Walter East may join, while Walter Hast could manage if Porter falters.
Readers note Little Nocks seek two wins to ease blame on Smink as New Castle targets another pitcher. Griffin shows promise despite a finger injury while Abbott and McDonald chase better batting. Weber’s absence hurts first base and the lineup values Nelly the ace twirler and late game defense.
Schedule lists games from Wednesday June 17 to Saturday June 20 with matches at New Castle Erie Youngstown Sharon Akron Canton McKeesport and East Liverpool including pairings such as East Liverpool at New Castle Canton at Erie and McKeesport at Sharon.
Commencing June 15, leave Pittsburg daily at 10 p m Central time except Sunday, arriving Toronto 8 35 a m next day. Tickets handled by Geo Hamilton, ticket agent, number 25418, with through sleeper routes via Lake Erie and Canadian Pacific.
Pittsburg defeats Boston on Monday in the only National League game played to claim second place on the standings.
Chicago faces Philadelphia in a city showdown while Cincinnati visits New York. Pittsburg travels to Boston and St Louis goes to Brooklyn for a slate of key matchups.
Washington plays Cleveland while Boston visits St. Louis and New York goes to Chicago with Detroit hosting the Athletics. The slate features cross town and cross region clashes across four leagues.
Charles Griffin says Abe Attell dodges him possibly for a larger purse. Stanley Ketchell and Unk Russell could headline a six round card in Philadelphia. Bob Fitzsimmons umpiring baseball in Portland is unchallenged. Kid Wolgast signs to fight Tommy O Toolo soon. Adam Ryan open to meet any lightweight after defeating Jack ONeill. Joe Gans heads to California for a 45 round bout with Battling Nelson at Colma on Independence Day. Young Otto seeks Pacific coast engagement and asks Jimmy Coffroth to match winner of McFarland Welsh. Joe Jeannette signed to meet Barry Langford winner at Billy Elmer’s New York club June 24. Tomy Burns sails for Australia in July with $20000 guaranteed to meet clubs, then to Vancouver. Jack O’Brien slated to meet Ketchell in 25 rounds at Colma on Labor Day. Neary retires from Milwaukee light weight after near championship form. Papke, Ketchell loss leaves him resting before next ring bout.
Erie had no look in with Canton yesterday afternoon. Marion released Gus Fox last season standout. Schmaltz may be Howard at first base prompting calls to play him there. Woodruff, popular in New Castle, greeted with applause and a single yesterday. Hickman drove in tied run and three sacks for Cleveland. Youngstown rallied to tie Akron then won in the eighth as Ehman faltered. Wright threatens a shake up with Harry Twitchell released and Alex Jones signed. Jackson shone for Youngstown. Wagner hit a game deciding homer in the tenth for Pittsburgh. he leads the club in runs driven in and is pivotal to their climb.
Slippery Rock defeated Dayton Nor mal yesterday afternoon at home, marking the 14th home win this season. Eight victories were shutouts, a record not matched by any other team at Slippery Rock this year. Score:
Miss Ida Fralick visited Miss Ruth Kemp last week. Miss Abbie Sergeant spent Sunday with friends in New Castle. John Crowl and wife of New Castle spent Sunday with relatives here. Miss Jessie Gilfillan returning from New Wilmington college. Miss Alice Hutchinson home from Slippery Rock State Normal. Frank Waddington and family with Mrs John Waddington and son John of New Castle visited relatives here. Mrs W H McNickle and son Russell with Mrs C M McNickle stayed last week with Mrs Robert McKnigh of East Palestine Ohio.
In Dunkirk New York a newcomer named Crawford is tipped as a future top welterweight or middleweight. Protector of Tom Couhig’s legacy, Crawford trains as a rugged hard hitter and was set to boxing Cy Flynn in Buffalo before a postponement. Flynn, defeated by Billy Papke, has since faded while Lew Ruddy gains momentum on the West Side with hopes of challenging top boxers.
A Samuel Foltz buyer purchased a 40 horsepower Thomas touring car from Ed Smith agency and the 60 mile per hour machine is praised as one of the easiest moving autos. Mr Smith aims to close more deals for this model in New Castle.
Len McTigert, imprisoned at Youngstown, reportedly confessed to robbing seven Lake Shore freight cars, implicating heist details while in custody.
The annual census of Youngstown is expected to show the same population as last year, reflecting stable numbers.
A brisk listing notes petticoats priced at 2.00 with a wide array of lace flouncings and embroideries, including fine laces and white cambric. The June sale promises neat, pretty styles and notable merit compared to others.
The assortment offers White Petticoats in numerous styles priced from 50 cents to 85 dollars. Over fifty Petticoat styles available from 1.00 to 5.00 dollars.
Two Night Gown specials list Cambric gowns with lace yoke and fine tucks priced 75 cents and 1.00. Descriptions note embroidery insertion and edge work on neck yoke and decorative inserts.
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