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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
7
Four of eight clubs started play despite a blizzard like conditions. Sharon opened at Sharon in snow while Akron Akron Canton games faced rain hail and snow. Sunday 3100 fans watched Canton defeat Akron in a hard fought game.
Schedule of C P Clubs games from May 4 to May 9 lists matchups by city. Teams include New Castle, Youngstown, Akron, Canton, McKeesport, East Liverpool, Sharon, and Erie with several home and away games each day.
Do not boo or roast players for errors and avoid old chants. Do not assume the home team must win the opener. Respect officials and players, and recognize passes do not fund salaries. Acknowledge the manager is human and not a guaranteed mover of outcomes.
The Ross Stewart bout scheduled for New York on Thursday night has been canceled as Stewart cannot fight for six weeks after a beating by James Barry. Stewart's manager refused consent for a comeback.
Altoona in the Tristate league protests Secretary Farrell's orders to return players to Uniontown. Several Altoona players ordered to report, but club owners refuse and will take the matter to the baseball commission.
East Liverpool hosts Youngstown at New Castle today with the Champs not arriving until Wednesday. Papers in the area should check schedules as a big event is anticipated once they arrive.
Advertisement seeks two reliable carrier boys for the Treadwell News route at 21813. Positions require prompt morning delivery, with earnings and duties outlined by the publisher.
In New York on May 4, Jim Barry a seasoned heavyweight defeated Jim Stewart in under five rounds at Billy Elmer's boxing club. The 21 year old Stewart showed grit but was halted by a powerful late punch after a competitive exchange and a knockdown.
The Junior Nocks defeated the West Side Giants 18 to 6 on Saturday afternoon. It was their sixth win of the season, a record unmatched by any amateur team. The Nocks slugged 19 hits while Riley allowed five, with two walks and a wild pitch. Callahan started for the Giants and was hit hard. Union phone 633 offered for future game arrangements. Lineup included Moore catcher Riley pitcher Jenkins shortstop Rhodes first base Parker second base Tucker third base Smith left field Levine center Lewis right field.
Local sports brief notes two games on today’s slate. Akron travels to Canton for a conference match while Sharon visits Erie for another league contest.
Manager Pete Porter signs outfielder Al Decker from Nashville to bolster the club. Decker previously played in the Southern league and earlier years in the Central league. Porter praises a strong outfield combination with Decker McCrossen and himself.
Indications say New Castle and Youngstown will start the season at Youngstown this afternoon. The New Castle team left for Youngstown at noon. Manager Porter has not decided who will pitch the game. McCage is in the better shape.
The Junior Necks, an amateur team of 14 year old boys from this city, will host an amateur Beaver Falls team for two Decoration Day games at the Mills Street grounds.
The Junior Necks of this city and the Colored Giants will meet on Mill Street grounds Tuesday afternoon for an anticipated contest. Both teams are in good shape for the matchup.
Charles A. Smith and J. Howard Maxwell offer to take 85 percent of the East Liverpool Exhibition company stock at four dollars per share in ten admission tickets. The tickets bear 40 cents total value and are usable only for the 1908 season with holiday dates excluded. Remaining cash will be divided equally among stockholders after completion.
Italian friends and others are giving up skin to cover burned areas on Fred Sharon a Washington and Jefferson College student injured in a gasoline explosion in the Tennessee mountains. Sharon a Cadiz Ohio resident and former player was with a railroad crew when the blast occurred. Homer Hildebrand of New Castle with Sharon through his illness reports he is recovering nicely.
Sharon moves to first place as Canton and Akron split two games. Erie faces pressure from Interstate league officials while New Castle alumni Frank Burke hits .313 for Altoona. Ed Asher loses for Toledo Sunday 5 0 after six walks and five hits. Roach of Sharon injures leg blood poisoning fears arise. Youthful O P league ticket costs rise for Youngstown. Hoblitzell jumps to Reading in Outlaw league and gets suspended. Umpire Billy Smink and Jimmy Cooper meet after 18 years in Akron. Erie plans to exit Interstate for O P league paying 1000 dollars and adding Corry Titusville clubs. critics urge owners to cover own freight. Erie cites Sunday ground-closure and questions authority behind an Exhibition game with Cleveland.
Pitcher Jack Rowan held Zanesville scoreless on Saturday with 10 strikeouts and four hits allowed. The dominant outing extended Rowan and his team’s success in recent games.
Patterson Stationery Company advertises bicycle deals with a wide selection and big offers. Roy F. Brandon's successors promote savings to buyers before purchasing a bike.
Yesterday’s results show Cleveland slipping to a tie for the lead in the American League. Rain affected games with St. Louis and Detroit while Boston and New York posted results in the standings. Detroit faced Chicago as Boston met Philadelphia and New York played Washington.
Local brief items note Harry and Marie McCullough ill with chickenpox and multiple short visits across Youngstown New Castle Beaver Falls and nearby towns. The Epworth league and lecture committee plan future events while several residents relocate travel or recover from illness.
The New Castle Athletic club did not travel to Zelienople for Saturdays game due to bad weather. The team now has a game scheduled at Polk next Saturday.
The wage committee of the Amalgamated Association meets in Youngstown for the convention opening Tuesday. James Sadler of Youngstown and John Richards of Granite City Ill have been in town and will present the scale. Key issues include possible abolition of five vice presidents and return to district president elections. A reunion of ex-officers will cap the second week with a banquet led by toastmaster Joseph Bishop.
Miss Mary McIntyre of McKeesport spent Saturday with Miss Sara Madge of North Street in a social visit.
Neuralgia sufferers endorse Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for nerve soothing relief and no habit formation. A Macon Georgia user cites daily work, opiate-free relief, and quick morning dosing. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. 23 doses, 25 cents. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
Retail note highlights demand for coats and skirts with table of White Poplins and Mercerized Poplin priced at 25 cents, available in multiple colors including Cream Light Blue Pink Copenhagen Reseda Brown Tan Yellow Helio Grey Old Rose Navy Blue and Black. Imported novelty Cotton Poplins Bars and Stripes in Tan Copenhagen Navy at 40c.
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