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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
7
In a lively Seventh ward game, ae B and L E defeat the Peansy Shop team by 6 to 1. Foley pitched for the P L E team fanning 11 heavy hitters. Schriver started for the shop team, then McKlevey relieved him but could not stop the opponents. The score tells the tale of a decisive loss for the shop squad.
The Youngstown population rose to about 85,000 per a recent school census. It lists 18,035 residents aged six to twenty-one, up from 18,47 in 1910. Projections suggest a future population around 130,960 if growth continues, with some predicting even higher growth.
Wil lam Murray, former Philadelphia Nationals manager and current scout, visited Youngstown to watch the Steelmen vs Sailors. He highly praised Shanks, predicting a future big-league career, and noted Tid Gors as another standout from the Youngstown lineup. Murray reportedly offered for Shanks and Goes, but Powers and Terry will not sell during wartime, insisting on building for Youngstown.
Ohio Northern University failed to score as Slippery Rock dominated yesterday afternoon. The contest featured little offense with Slippery Rock pulling away early and maintaining control, producing a lopsided score.
Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, predicts New York Giants or Pittsburgh Pirates will challenge in the 1911 world series. He notes Cubs and Reds have pitching assets but questions durability, cites Ed Reulbach and the pitching strength of McGraw’s staff, and praises Glarke’s Braves for hitting and running. He foresees a fierce fall series with Athletics ready to meet them.
A garbled report notes a Patna event where Athers and Greer set a locally notable record for girls. It mentions teams or participants, with partial names and unclear details about results and events. The fragments reference four girls from ninety eight RGGS and other tied phrases.
June 23 New York debates how long skyscrapers will endure as the world’s tallest steel and marble towers rise. Experts say future giants will outlast pyramids, with the Broadway 53 story monster set to top the Metropolitan Life and Singer towers by several feet and be visible from 96 miles away.
The Potters lost to Akron 3-1 despite Framboliz injured in hand, holding the Champs to four hits. Mansfield and Youngstown pitchers Moseley Clarke and Fallmnen faced tough lineups. Canton beat Stuba 1-0 as East Liverpool and others show mixed results in a rough slate.
Pal Bimtson of Volant Ball was struck in the face by a ball at Polk. The blow fractured his cheek bone and doctors fear disfigurement. The incident alarms teammates and fans as the team mourns the injury.
Greenville Pa June 23 The engineering department of the Bessemer railroad received an appropriation increase from 50 000 for Russelton to a total of 425 000 for south end sidings at Houseville Meharg and Meharg north and southward. Albion will see the largest investment with over 200 000 for property improvements. The year’s new allowance stands at 265 010 but remaining funds from last year will cover about 128 600.
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