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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
17
Schwentzer's long hit with three men aboard powered Newark past New Castle in a decisive inning. An outfielder doubled to drive in three runs, sealing a dramatic loss for the New Castle squads in yesterday's Newark game.
Newark wins the final game of the series 4 to 2 after driving in four runs in the seventh inning. Jimmie Limrick dominated until the decisive frame, Schweitzer delivering a two-base hit and driving in three runs to cap the comeback before about 200 spectators.
Cumberland signs Magage a top amateur pitcher from this city to join Cumberland in the West Penn league. He will report soon and has pitched strongly for Bill Smith's All-Star team. He held Ellwood City hitters to four hits in a recent game and is considered the best amateur pitcher in the area.
Limric pitched well but the team faltered as New Castle visits Mansfield for two games with possible additional contests at Marion. Fans await better play and news of new players on return home while weather limits action and sparks chatter about a runway pace by pitchers.
Edward Murphy catcher for the New Castle team was hurt at Akron Saturday with groin ligament strain. He cannot determine the exact problem and Newark doctors could offer no relief. He is out for several days and may not play again on this trip.
Three city churches held a Rock Point picnic with a ball game between Central and First church teams. Central won 9 to 7 led by Kilden and Baynham behind the mound while Pander and Dewberry pitched for First church. Girls under 14 from Central captured the foot race title, with First church boys taking the dash. The event drew about 4 attendees.
Assistant Secretary Volz of the Y M C A is arranging a series of summer outings for junior and senior class members. The events include night camps at various places in the country with a possible permanent camp location to allow students to spend nights on site and return to city work each morning.
Mrs. Percy Simpson is named the city’s champion Iddy bowler after rolling 198 at Fellowship alleys, surpassing her spring record of 190. She remains graceful and dominant among local women players and aims for a double century, predicting a 200 plus score soon.
The street committee has been authorized to purchase benches for the Sixth and Seventh ward public squares, or parks. Two dozen will be placed in each park to furnish seating for visitors.
Thursday June 20 New Castle visits Mansfield Akron plays Marion Youngstown goes to Lancaster Friday June 21 New Castle at Mansfield two games Saturday June 22 New Castle at Marion Akron at Lancaster Youngstown meets Newark Sharon competes at Mansfield
Wade's photos feature full figures and head shots in quarter size cabinets sold at 25c per dozen this week. Mrs. Lehman, Miss Leona Kerr, and Roy Lehman of Sharon returned home after attending the George Daugherty nuptials.
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Nervine can restore nerve energy and treat symptoms of nerves weakness. It features a testimonial from C Cunningham of Allegheny Pa who says eight bottles restored health and weight to 170 pounds. The Miles Medical Co advertises a money back guarantee via a local druggist.
The Blue Ribbon duckpin team remains active and aims to schedule matches on the Fellowship alleys this week. Known as one of the fastest in the city, they promise a hustling challenge to any competing team for honors.
Work of paving Park avenue from Highland avenue west was started Wednesday morning. When completed this will make one of the finest drives in the city. Vitrified fire brick is being used. Clarksburg with Harry Camnitz pitching played Beaver Falls in a tie game yesterday, each team scoring two runs. Camnitz had a two base hit. Clark also had two hits and four put outs.
Ellwood City third baseman Wardman, previously with Clarksburg, was released and signed by Butler manager Gazetos. The move strengthens Butler infield options as the season progresses.
Notice announces a public wedding at Cascade Park scheduled for 8 p m on June 21, described as a prominent society occasion. The piece also notes increased enemies as a measure of success and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at Wallace's Drug Store. Mr and Mrs Jay Kyle of Struthers visit relatives in the city.
Cleveland visits Washington while Chicago plays Boston and St. Louis travels to New York. Detroit faces Philadelphia in a tripleheader style slate with four marquee road games highlighted.
The Centrals duckpin team defeated the Blue Ribbon team from Fellow ship alleys two games to one and won on total pins. Close scores ran through all three games with Blue Ribbon leading game one, then Centrals winning games two and three.
Contractors report a severe scarcity of common labor making cellar excavations slow. One contractor says two weeks were needed to hire workers for a cellar while another faced a week long delay on a house project due to the labor shortage.
The New Castle market list shows prices for butter eggs vegetables fruits poultry and live stock. Items include butter at 18 cents per pound and eggs at 18 cents a dozen with vegetables and fruits priced per bushel or per dozen and live stock per pound.
Manager Berryhill’s Newark squad impresses fans with strong pitching and solid hitting. The Molders rise to second behind New Castle as Newark benefits from home games and the added outfielder Doc Abbott, shaping a potential turnaround in matchups with Youngstown and Akron.
Outfielder Tait of the Marion team, hailed as the league's best center fielder, broke his leg sliding into second in yesterday's game with Youngstown. Placed out for the season, he led the league in hitting and will be replaced in the outfield by a pitcher until the Drummers sign a new man. This marks the first serious accident of the season in the league.
A foreigner was arrested for assaulting Rev. Wilk of Youngstown after the clergyman refused to baptize his child, authorities reported.
Invitation invites girls to attend a public wedding at Cascade Park in the afternoon on June 21. The notice mentions bringing him along to witness how the knot is tied.
Akron baseball scene reports ongoing tension as star pitcher Ehman quarrels with manager Walter East. Ehman resists acting as gatekeeper or bat boy, insisting he will pitch when due and will not substitute for others on the mound. The dispute stems from recent lineup changes involving New Castle and Armstrong Kennedy.
In a tightly contested event at New Castle pool parlors John Nealon beat Charles Smith 75 to 67. Nealon has not lost since the tournament opened and tonight Pedro Boston faces Mike Nealon at 9 with Jack Howell refereeing.
Members of the police committee are negotiating to buy a new team of horses for the patrol. The current horses have hauled the wagon since operation began and have served long, with one horse now nearly a total physical wreck and unable to do its share of work.
The Pittsburg machinists union believes two large Pittsburg firms are doing work for local shops under strike, and has sent a representative to investigate.
A Wallace's Drug Store ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and tablets as the ultimate beauty and health aid. It claims the tea keeps the body in perfect health and markets tea or tablets for 35 cents.
Arlie Latham reportedly fails to deliver in Akron clash. Morton plans to replace Latham, citing poor performance and alleged bias by the umpire. Newark trip noted as evidence Morton seeks Latham’s removal, while others in New Castle defend his fairness.
Patterson of the Sharom team explains how he lost a key third baseman by arriving 20 minutes late. Steve Griffin of Toledo was added to eligibles by the National Baseball commission just as Patterson offered terms to Griffin, who signed with Sioux Falls minutes after. Griffin previously played for Ft Wayne and Baltimore. Patterson signs Thad Troy to fill Kerr’s spot during the left fielder’s honeymoon.
Members of the East Liverpool team in the P. O. M. league were indicted by the grand jury for taking part in a Sunday game with Sharon. The charge of annoying a religious meeting in a wigwam was quashed.
Meadville moves to license skating rinks with a city ordinance setting a license fee of 1000 dollars instead of 300. The city solicitor was directed to draft the measure for council consideration.
An advertisement extols S S S as nature’s greatest tonic, claiming it purifies blood, restores energy, and strengthens the system for spring. It contrasts S S S with mineral mixtures, promotes safety and efficacy, and urges purchase at first class drug stores from The Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, GA.
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