Shutouts Mark Early O P League Play With Akron Leading
The News sport column notes 40 shutouts since May 6 in the O P league. Akron leads with ten wins and six shutouts. East Liverpool holds best shutout record with ten games, seven wins, three losses. Other clubs include New Castle Steubenville Erie Canton and Youngstown with varied results and numerous pitcher pairings.
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Slusser
Dischner
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Boyle
Dye
Monahan
Miller reinstated by Farrell amid ownership dispute
Big Bill Miller, center of controversy over ownership, was reinstated by Secretary Farrell yesterday afternoon. Akron officials learned of the decision around 2 PM, delaying his participation in the previous game. Miller appears bound to Akron, with the Lawrence club also claiming him. he is expected to resume his regular left field role today.
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Champs
Farrell
Akron
Snyder
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Former O and P stars are base stealers
Bob Tarleton and Gugli of the Birmingham team lead the Southern league with 15 stolen bases each, both first basemen. Pop Schriver tops New Orleans in hitting, and team batting leads New Orleans at .248. Leaders among 20+ games include Cranston Memphis .378 Bay Nashville .345 Rafus Birmingham .319 Cocash Little Rock .312 Sentell Mobile .281 McMurray Atlanta .276 Shriver New Orleans .273 Persons Montgomery .256.
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Birmingham
Pop Schriver
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Dampness Delays First Potters Nocks Game in East Liverpool
Rain postponed the opener between East Liverpool Potters and New Castle Nocks. New Castle's Guy Woodruff, formerly a Potter, plays third base with solid hitting but not in old form. The Nocks beat East Liverpool earlier this season. Claymen aim to win the remaining two games as their pitching improves. The game is set for 4 15 this afternoon.
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Betwen the Potters
Barton
New Castle
O'Toole
Guy Woodruff
Lynch Reports To Nocks Manager For Akron East Liverpool Tilt
Paddy Lynch, college twirler signed by Barton, arrived in Akron Wednesday with the Nocks and will likely start today’s game against Claymen. Rain canceled yesterday’s work, increasing likelihood Lynch will pitch. Osborne’s New Castle clay duo Jarger and Cefalu also to face the Nocks, aiming to split the two games in East Liverpool.
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Barton
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Cefalu
Potters
Rain-Softened O P League Sees Postponements Again
The O P league games all postponed by rain this season, with New Castle likely to face Youngstown and Akron in a doubleheader. Batting averages show Woodruff at .250 in 116 at bats and Crompton at .230. East Liverpool and New Castle may play a doubleheader next Tuesday after a postponed game.
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Crompton
East Liverpool
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Clarksburg
Contested Play Shapes Wednesday Game Score
In a New Castle contest the sixth inning featured a close play at the plate as Abbott and Johnson pursued home. Umpire Graffitus missed Abbott crossing the plate. scorers trusted his call and ruled no run, leaving score undecided between 7 to 5 or 6 to 6 with Barton filing a protest.
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Abbott
Johnson
Slusser
Barton
Akron
No Monkey Work in Tri-State League
The Tri-State League enforces a salary cap with fines and game forfeitures. Williamsport club faced a $100 penalty after Player Crane earned more than $200 per month, with five games forfeited. President Wright will quietly investigate payrolls of O. and P. clubs.
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Crane
Williamsport
Wright
Lightning
Canton Ball Club Renews Backing From Local Businessmen
Local Canton business leaders step in to save the O P league franchise and prevent sale. They plan to buy 500 Booster day tickets and arrange further terms while directors delay action to assess fan support and potential buyers.
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McKinley
Canton Ball Club
O. & P. League
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Hostetter
Wampum Team to Visit Darlington for Key Match
The Wampum ball club will travel to Darlington on Saturday to face the strong local club. The squad expects to return home as winners from the important matchup.
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Crow Seeks Quick Shakeup of Team Management
With fans demanding changes, Crow plans swift moves to overhaul his staff. He notes two solid candidates who could fit a New Castle uniform and hopes to act soon.
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Crow
Castle
New Castle Youth Shines With New Bedford Team
Dutch Crum of New Castle stars for New Bedford in the New England league, praised for his speed in center field and strong throwing. The New Bedford Times features a life sized cut of Crum in action and notes his batting has risen to over .300 in the last 128 games, with a fall return to the major leagues anticipated if the pace continues.
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New Bedford
New Bedford Times
New Castle
Crump
Walter Crum
Crum
Center Garden
New England
Bair Switches From Pitcher To Outfielder
Steubenville pitcher Frank Bair announces he will quit pitching after this season and move to the outfield. He cites better chances for success behind the plate and notes his fielding has been strong, including sensational plays in the middle field this week.
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Steubenville
Bair
McKeesport
Where O. & P. Clubs Play This Week
Weekend schedule lists games for Saturday June 19 with New Castle at East Liverpool Brie at Canton McKeesport at Steubenville and Youngstown at Akron. Sunday June 20 features Steubenville at Canton Youngstown at Brie. Manager Hanlon of Steubenville to scout new players.
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Brie
Canton
McKeesport
Steubenville
Youngstown
Akron
Hanlon
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