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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
9
Advertises Heiskeil's Ointment as a universal cure for skin diseases with numerous anecdotal successes from New Baltimore Philadelphia and Allentown. Promotes vegetable ingredients, accompanying soap and liver pills, and lists prices and selling points through druggists in Philadelphia.
Locke drove in a decisive run with a ninth inning steal as New Castle topped Lancaster 4 to 3. He collected ten hits in the day including two doubles, and also reached on nine bases on balls while two passed balls aided the effort.
New Castle and nearby cities report baseball activity with First Baseman Weller of Elyria slated for a trial with New Castle. He arrives Friday, after batting over .300 and drawing interest from multiple clubs, but backers wait as talks continue and funds remain tied to a new signing.
Lancaster wins 5 to 4 as Locke steals home in the ninth to seal the comeback. New Castle led early, played poorly after the sixth, and failed to capitalize on Lancaster errors. Justus and Noah struggled on the mound with nine and six walks respectively, as Lancaster rallies from a 4-3 deficit. Attendance 300. Time 2:15.
John Purdue of Youngstown may die from stab wounds inflicted last night by Henry Abnothea who remains at large. Police describe a violent stabbing incident in Youngstown with a suspect fled the scene.
Fragmentary sports notes show teams and players in a tense pursuit of league dominance. Mentions of Boston, Wake, and other clubs hint at a crowded American League moment with competitive matchups and rising contenders.
Pairings include Cleveland versus Detroit and Chicago against St Louis as part of the schedule with Washington at New York and Athletics at Boston. The results or outcomes are not provided in the text.
Marion completed a two game sweep over Sharon last night as fans erupted in celebration in the streets. Simultaneously a Columbus dispatch reported Governor Harris acted within authority despite ministers urging removal of Mayor Scherff over a Sunday baseball ban.
Team struggles in standings with New Castle dropping to sixth as Mansfield gains, Akron sits fourth, and Lancaster holds third. Fans debate umpiring, upcoming Friday game versus Mansfield, and possible changes for next year as the league race tightens.
Pittsburg visits Chicago while New York faces Philadelphia and Boston travels to Brooklyn. St. Louis clashes with Cincinnati in a busy basketball night across four matchups.
After a rough two week tour, New Castle returns home Friday to face Mansfield. The Nocks play nine home games before trips to Akron and Youngstown, with a 5–9 road record. Youngstown led the circuit but faltered at Newark. Akron and Sharon struggle on the road while Newark eyes continued top form ahead of a July 4 visit to New Castle.
Manager Shay calls a City Bowling league meeting at Fellowship alleys tonight at 8 o clock to close last season's business. All bowlers from last winter are urged to attend as decisions affect the league. Duckpin league organization will be considered as well with officer elections possible if teams are represented.
John Trushel fell to Edward Osborn in a close pool match at the New Castle alleys last night as Osborn displayed strong form and hard shots. Osborn led 74 to 50 in front of a crowd of top pool players. tonight Frank Lane faces William Reese in the tournament’s next pairing.
Friday June 238 Mansfield meets New Castle. Sharon plays Akron. Saturday June 29 Marion visits Yourneystown and Lancaster goes to Newark.
Newark fans flooded the streets in a late night celebration after beating Akron and Mansfield. Crowds of over 1,000 surrounded the Akron hotel as brass bands paraded and fans demanded speeches from Newark players, with bonfires, rockets, and Roman candles lighting the town.
Zeke Robinson, Chicago Junction pitcher, signed by Manager Smith, did not report to New Castle and was suspended. He will report soon, likely with the home return Friday, and take his turn in the box. He has pitched well with Ohio independent clubs and is expected to be in good form upon arrival.
Citywide observance for the new baseball park includes business closures and attendance at the dedication game. Saloonkeepers dentists doctors lawyers and red light district houses will close as residents cheer the Champs despite expected hardships. Kidney-Ettes praised as a remedy at Kee’s Medicine Store priced 25 cents.
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