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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
11
Large assortment of spring clothing including overcoats rain coats and suits. New spring suits priced from 10 to 42.50 with options in all wool blends and worsteds. Overcoats range 15 to 50, three quarter length options, top coats 15 to 25, rain coats 10 to 15, vests 1 to 8.50 and wash vests 1. Boggs & Buhl Pittsburgh North Side PA.
President Charles Morton of the O P league visited Cleveland with optimism for a stronger season. He aims to raise the circuit to class B status and improve play and finances. Morton named umpires Hardy Smink Holland and Pastorious, praising Smink and endorsing hard road umpires to protect visitors.
Bill Phillips, Charleroi manager in the P. O. M. league, was signed to run East Liverpool in the O. & P. league for the coming season after a conference with club owners. Known as a first class man, he will bring Charleroi players and knowledge of the game to Potters in the pottery town.
The article corrects a widespread mix up between boxers Jeffries and Jeffords. It notes Tony Ross will fight Jim Jeffords next Monday night, not Jim Jeffries, and warns fans that Jeffords has long been known to the boxing public while Jeffries is a different fighter.
Pittsburg March 13 Hans Wagner the great shortstop will not play this year stating I will not go south with the Pittsburg ball team or be in uniform to open the season He has become a farmer and will miss the Pirates lineup Fans hope Tommy Leach can arrange matters with Manager Clarke Starr may move to short if needed while Youngstown’s Starr could fill second base duties.
J. C. Wallace advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a beauty remedy claiming it smooths complexions without injuring the user. The ad touts 85 cents for tea or tablets and urges readers to try the product for a lovely appearance.
Ellwood City City bowling team edged Garlock Packing in a duckpin game last night with Gray posting a top score of 108. Final standings show Garlock’s low total as readers await full scores for the rolling: Garlock Packing vs Ellwood City.
The New Castle base ball club will wear black uniforms this season. Directors chose the color in a meeting with Manager Porter. They will be the league’s only team in black, duplicating the New York Giants’ design with New Castle across the front and light caps with black stockings and a white band.
Youngstown hosts a return match with New Castle after last Saturday's win by New Castle. A large crowd is expected to witness the game followed by lunch and a friendly afterglow with the visitors.
Winter ends and spring brings the first game at Tubetown where the Yankees defeat the White Stars 42 to 19. Pitcher Smith and batter Reed Price of the losers starred in the season opener.
In a St. Joseph Missouri testimonial H C Dixon describes two years of neuralgia with sharp head pains and exhaustion. After trying many medicines, Dr Miles Nervine is credited with driving the pain from her nerves and offering relief. Guaranteed by local druggists.
The forecasted 12 round heavyweight bout features Big Jim Jeffords facing Tony Ross next Monday at the Coliseum. Jeffords has faced Jack O'Brien and Jack Johnson, showing championship caliber, while Ross is said to be improving and may beat Schreck Barry and Flynn. The writers predict a true hummer.
A Chicago boxer Tom McDonald arrived late and fought Jack Young for three rounds before withdrawing with a wrist injury. Spectator Carl Carllo replaced McDonald and engaged Young until briefly mauling him. The event opened with music, then a three-man battle royal by Don Young, and a six-round bout between Snap White and William Powell ended even.
Raymond N. Cary sporting editor of the East Liverpool Tribune has died at age 28 from pneumonia. He ranked among the region's leading sport writers and held posts on several Ohio journals.
Baseball gossip notes South Nostr and Midwest moves. Schweitzer shines with St Louis Americans after being drafted by the club. Daubert eyed for Bill Schwartz’s first base position with Akron after a Cleveland draft. Heller to wed Nellie Kemp in Columbus on March 18. he leaves baseball for life with a coal company post marriage. Strood plans to stay with Akron if terms are offered, resisting nonmonetary play.
The article outlines discontent in the Interstate League over scheduling and leadership with New Castle. It mentions Walter East rumors, a possible trade for Dick Breen, and Akron’s uncertain signings including Dick Breen and Buff Ehman, plus J T Windsor handling player signings amid salary disputes.
Manager Jimmie Dime receives forfeit money for the twelve round benefit bout at New Castle next Monday night featuring Toby Ross against Jim Jeffords. Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, famed boxer, may witness the event while promoting Jeffords who is being managed by O'Brien due to illness of the former manager.
An unidentified man described as a tramp was struck by a P. and L. E. train at Struthers yesterday and died at the scene.
A short promotional note offers a watch prize with every purchase at a location on South Mercer Street run by Fred Clarke aged 15. The text mentions a coupon with each sale and hints at a promotional raffle or contest.
A pitcher who tried out a year ago and drew Columbus draft interest is close to challenging world fungo hitting marks. He beat the Naps last year and surpassed Gene Wright’s fungo feats from earlier years.
Village trustees weighed fire protection against building a public pig pen for stray pigs. After serious consideration they erected the pen, but East Youngs still lacks adequate fire protection.
Within one year and five months of turning 100 Joseph Clark of Youngstown died yesterday. He lived a long life and was noted in local circles. He is survived by family and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
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