Twenty-year superstition in baseball pennants eyed
The piece surveys a long pattern of teams winning pennants roughly twenty years apart across leagues. It cites Chicago Nationals, Detroit, Toronto, Atlanta, Boston and others, noting Anson and Clark Griffith as managers and predicting St Louis and New York as due to claim titles next season. It ends with New Castle's 1898 Interstate pennant and a 1918 projection.
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Chicago Nationals
St. Louis Browns
Charles Comiskey
Detroit
Toronto
Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
Anson
Clark Griffith
Metropolitans
American Association Nnet
Giants
Gonfalon
Buffalo
Pittsburg
St. Louis
New York
Cardinals
New Castle
Cincinnati Club 10 to Play Here on June 24
John Ganzel's Cincinnati National League team is expected to visit New Castle Wednesday June 24. Cincinnati management hopes to arrange a game here that date and sign a contract. It would be the first big league team seen locally in years, recalling past appearances by Boston and Pittsburgh clubs during the Interstate league era.
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Cincinnati Club
John Ganzel
Cincinnati
New Castle
Boston
Pittsburg
Baseball Gossip Hits Akron And League Moves
Manager Jack Breckenridge arrives at Akron while Ben Caffyn and Bill Miller secure regular spots with Trenton. Jack Hardy to play first base for Nashville in the Southern League. Akron and McKeesport adopt white home gray away uniforms as Walter East shines at second for Little Rock. Akron McKeesport vie for first. Youngstown trails as season opens.
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Jack Breckenridge
Akron
Ben Caffyn
Bill Miller
Trenton
Jack Hardy
Nashville
McKeesport
Walter East
Little Rock
Mike
Curt Elston
Artie Hofman
Pepper
BI Phillips
Evans First Porter Pitcher Reports To Youngstown
Evans the first man to arrive reports that he is ready to help Youngstown. The Nocks twirler, a large gentle man, is signed by Wright and aims to deliver the goods. Byanes left the South for New Castle and is in peak condition eager to start the season and pitch 12 innings if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Smith
Croton Avenue
Byanes
New Castle
CATCHER BOWAN QUARANTINED AS Evans Arrives
Catcher Bowen who will hold a regular place with the Nocks this season is quarantined at Brunswick Georgia due to a smallpox outbreak. He tried to leave but was delayed while pitcher Evans left promptly upon news of quarantine. Evans has impressed many and may help fans forget Rube Bowers.
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Bowen
Nocks
Lauzon
Evans
Brunswick
Rube Bowers
Koster Named Manager for Erie O and P Team
Dan Koster will manage the North Girard Erie O and P league team next season. A long time Erie Interstate league figure, he has handled team business and signings while O Hara led on the field. Erie has reportedly signed a complete roster but will delay announcing the lineup for a week or ten days.
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Dan Koster
North Girard
Erie
Opening Games At Erie Await O P League Debut
Backers of baseball in Erie anticipate the opening O P league games to be played in Erie proper. The Pure Interstate league starts May 18 with Erie hosting exhibition games on league grounds prior to the start. If the Interstate league delays, Des Moines games may shift to Erie to avoid ground troubles and show open ball to local fans.
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Erie
North Girard
Boxing Card Promises Major City Show
A potential New Castle boxing event could feature Tony Ross vs Mike Schreck, Johnny Kilbane vs Tommy Lynch, and Chas Pressley vs Young Bijou. The promoter hopes to include all three bouts in one sensational night at the Coliseum, drawing fans from far and wide.
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Tony Ross
Mike Schreck
Johnny Kilbane
Tommy Lynch
Chas. Pressley
Young Bijou
New Castle
Schreck
Ross
New Orleans
Zahniser
Candy
Jimmie Dime
Cleveland
Woods
Charles Pressley
Presley
Sharon
Pittsburg
Evans with Bennet on Day of Accident
Pitcher Roy Evans a top baseball man reports to the Necks under Porter and recalls the Detroit accident that cut off Charles Bennet’s legs. Evans, a long time player, says Bennet’s crash caused deep sorrow among those who were with him and ranks among the worst he has seen.
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Roy Evans
Porter
Charles Bennett
Neshannock
Detroit
Bennett
Evans
One Year Enough For Infielder Bales
The C P league debate centers on Bales the third baseman who played with Scottdale in the West Penn league last season. Pete Porter says Bales will be one of the best infielders this season and be drafted after one year, while others doubt his hold on the job. Manager Porter predicts Bales will prove top infield talent with limited time in this league.
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Pete Porter
Bales
Scottdale
Kid Hagen
Porter
Valley Machinists Say Conditions Improve Daily
Shenango and Mahoning valley machinists declare business conditions in both valleys are improving daily during a session in Youngstown.
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Shenango and
Mahoning Valleys
Imp
Youngstown
Saloon Keeper Fined for Sunday Opening
A Youngstown saloon keeper paid a $40 fine and costs yesterday for keeping his saloon open on Sunday. The case cites use of Hanna's Green Seal Paint.
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Youngstown
Thief Steals Pocketbook From Baby in Youngstown
In Youngstown yesterday a thief grabbed a pocketbook from a baby’s hands containing $30. The purse had been given to soothe the child. Hanna’s Green Seal Paint advertised for sale by New Castle Hardware Co.
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Youngstown
Hanna
New Castle Hardware Co
Camnitz Holds Out for Big Raise with New Castle
Pitcher Harry Camnitz has not signed for the coming season with New Castle over a higher salary. The offer would raise pay by 25 dollars a month, but Camnitz returned the contract and managers say he will not get the raise. He may report, quit organized ball, or think it over, with a jump to the Outlaw league possible but unlikely. Camnitz, a rising twirler, helped New Castle last season though Jimmie Limri’s hold kept him from a regular spot.
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Harry Camnitz
New Castle
Harry
Camnitz
Porter
Smith
Jimmie Limri
Reilley Loses to Sirbel in 82-Minute Wrestling Clash
Ed Reilley, in a Graeco-Roman attempt, wrestled Austro-Hungarian rival Zach Sirbel at the Casino rink Ellwood City and failed to throw him. The bout stretched 82 minutes before officials halted it due to danger as both heavyweights traded tricks and momentum.
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Ed Reilley
Sirbel
Reilley
Ellwood City
Reilly
Wogan
Christy
Ellwood
Baldy
Ehrhart
Ed Reilley, Jr
McNeice
Standard Car team sweeps three games at Fellowship alleys
Standard Steel car five defeated the American Can company squad in three straight games last night as good bowling and luck favored the Standard Car team. The American Can team failed to win a game. Detailed scores followed.
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American Company
Fellowship
American Can Company
Speas Signs With Outlaws In Major League Tie Up
Angel Speas, famed outfielder from the O P league last season, reportedly will sign with the Washington club in the gt league. Also accepting terms are Kid Hagen of New Castle and Dick Breen of Akron joining the same organization.
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Angel Speas
Aken Thig
Washington
Kid Hagen
New Castle
Dick Breen
Akron
Directors Hold Meeting At New Castle Club
A meeting of the directors of the New Castle club was held Monday afternoon to discuss substantial business. A subsequent directors meeting is planned for Friday afternoon with expectations of important matters being taken up.
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New Castle Club
School Vacation Lets Youngstown Youth Explore Week
Youngstown youths are enjoying a weeklong school vacation with local activities and orderly leisure. Organized events and community programs provide safe engagement for students during the break.
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Youngstown
Clark Burgess Appointment Set For New Wilmington
Judge Porter confirmed William A. Clark as burgess of New Wilmington to fill the unexpired term after resignations by Rev J J Sharp and Jerry B Anderson. Anderson had served as borough engineer and resigned to avoid conflict. Clark will serve about one year.
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Porter
William A. Clark
New Wilmington
J. J Sharp
J. B. Anderson
Rev. Sharp
Borough
Jerry B. Anderson
Anderson
W. A. Clark, Jr
Clark
Hubbard Community Notes and Local Appointments
Hubbard weekly roundup lists residents visiting relatives in Sharon Warren and Youngstown. Local events include church programs, remodeling and new business plans, with updates on illness improvements and school staff changes.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
An advertisement argues catarrh is a constitutional disease and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment that purifies blood and acts on mucous surfaces, claiming endorsements and testimonials plus a price for pills.
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Hall
NEY & CO
Erops
Toledo
C. Torts
Price Pilla
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Cascade Grounds
Iherbe
Asc
Soc
Catcher Bowan
Koster
Erie O. & P
North Girard Club
O. & P. League
League Park
Interstate
Tom Lynch
John Kilbane
Pressley
Bijou
Bennet
Hagen
la Noemeu
Piso
Zach Sirbel
Standard Steel Car Co
Beighley Bete
Osborne Se
Miller
Harlan
Groucutt
American Tin Can Co, Webb
Ross “Ee
Loney See
Hodgson
Speas
THE
Outlaws
Burgess
College Town
Jennie Dyer
Myrta Bailey
FE. E. Eyster
Mattie Bell
Girard
Dale Jacobs
East Liberty Street
E. Kline
Louie Lehet
Warren
Effie McFetridge
G. L. Davis
Thomas Williams
Maybelle Huff
East Hubbard
Iva Ware
Lowellville
Hubbard
Will Dalby
John Thomas
Ed Bentley
Orrie Anderson
E. F. Dewitt
N. Y
S. E. Kline
J. J. Murphy
A. M. Archibald
Lisbon
Grace Williams
T. R. Matthews
Martin Schidell
North Main Street
John Bell
West Liberty Street
Helen
Fred Bergman
Beatrice Wolf
Fred Ulrich
Eleanor Patch
William M. Evans
New Bedford
Rowlands
Etta Sandles
C. W. Craig
Robert Caldwell
Mildred
J. H. McFetridge
Thomas Brooks Fletcher
M. E
Clara Trunkey
Miss Trunk
Floyd B. Risley
A. T P. Roberts
Buisiness
A. T. Roberts
West Street
Marry Jones
Richard Rowlands
Fred Getme
Jon Beatty
J. M
Lizzie Griffith
Wellie
Coonen Thomas
Maybelle
M. E. Church
E. E. Eyster
Atlantic Refining Company (Incorporated
Lawrence County
New Castle Loan
Wallace Block
Washington and Jefferson Streets
Bell Phone
Kobe
Japan
Biahe
Boggs & Buhl
North Side
Pittsburgh, PA
Opera House
Charles Dillingham
Henry Blossom
Victor Herbert
John Ford
Con Kidder
WM. R. Swor
Kid Conner
G. B. Zahniser
Clendenin
Bell
NEW Castle Electric Co
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