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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
9
Rain halted the second game as Mansfield and New Castle split a twin bill at League Park. In the first game New Castle surged with five runs in the third and fourth innings, Briger homering for Mansfield, while Noah held strong pitching for New Castle and Bowers battled for Mansfield in a tense late stretch.
Smiths Stars routed Ellwood City Steel Forge 10 to 1 at Cascade grounds. Ingham fired four innings of strong pitching for Smiths, allowing no more than two singles. Young started for Ellwood and was chased after eight hits and eight runs. Porter stood out with two hits and two runs while Hart, Dugherty, and Gillespie aided Ellwood with early offense but could not sustain against Smiths late pitching.
New Castle built a five run third inning against Mansfield with Donnie Davis contributing a two bagger and Schlatter the lone non hitter on the team. A postponed second game at Mansfield due to rain left both teams with one run when called. Breckenridge of Akron lauded as a key, versatile player who can hit and pitch.
Croton Avenue fell to Ray Street in a close afternoon game at Elder's Field. The final score was 4 to 8 with a lively contest felt by spectators.
Sam Friedman was overcome by gas at a blast furnace in Youngstown last night, fell 50 feet, but sustained only minor injuries. The incident prompted a cautionary note on industrial hazards and safety protocols for workers in the area.
The New Castle Trotting Association held a matinee of harness races at Mahoningtown driving park with strong crowds and fast heats. Maniila won the class A pace over Jersey Fara with Times around 2:27 to 2:30, followed by other winners in classes B and C. Eleanor Mac claimed class C in straight heats. officiating judges and timers were named, with total purses listed as 33 dollars.
Baseball notes from recent games across leagues. Chicago extends its lead over New York while St Louis was shut out by the Cubs. Pittsburgh faltered against New York. Akron used four pitchers in an Akron Marion game with Breckenridge drawing praise. Boston and Chicago tied in an eleven inning American League contest called so Chicago could catch a train. New Castle postponed two Mansfield games. weather affected Mansfield outings.
A schedule lists college and club matchups for June 23 to June 29. Fred Youngstown faces Newark and Sharon meets Mansfield on Sunday. New Castle travels to Marion on Monday. further games include Akron at Newark and Mansfield at Lancaster among others.
A short sports update notes New York teams losing to Pittsburg in a recent matchup. The terse item mentions the location Pittsburg and the outcome without additional context.
Yesterday’s results list Pittsburg New York Chicago St Louis and other clubs with scattered notes. Today’s games include St Louis at Cleveland Chicago at Detroit New York at Boston Washington at Philadelphia and Ellwood of Washington Pa reports after being signed by manager Lindeman as scout for Ford Drumm as First Baseman.
Baseball schedule lists St. Louis visiting Chicago, Boston at New York, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia at Brooklyn with teams set for upcoming games. The card notes intercity matchups among major clubs and venue hints.
Dick Nallin Akron centerfielder aims to own and manage a team. He offered to buy the New Castle franchise recently, but the bid was rejected. Friends in Akron and New Castle discuss possible purchase, though stockholders and organizers refuse to sell at about 3000 dollars.
Manager Van Patterson of the Sharon team was suspended by President Morton after quitting the Newark game leading to a forfeit. Patterson received a $25 fine and indefinite suspension. Some say Morton could have fined him $100, fined the club $500, and pulled its franchise if unpaid.
Greenville reports ongoing petty theft with recent break ins at the Bessemer shops storehouse and multiple residences. Local police urge vigilance as investigations continue.
The convicted killer Loris Higgins admits the Emerson farmhouse killings of William Copple and his wife were sparked by drunkenness. He describes drinking two pints of whiskey and taking direct aim, saying there was no motive beyond intoxication. He awaits execution, while questions about the price to pay for two pints of whisky linger.
A speculation notes a potential rate war between Erie and Pennsylvania services from Cleveland to Youngstown this summer. The forecast suggests more excursions at a rate of 25 cents, signaling tighter competition and lower fares.
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