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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1908

Page

9

Baseball Leagues Prep for New York Meetings

New York hosts the winter league gatherings as the National and American associations set December sessions at the Waldorf Astoria and Walcott Hotel. Ban Johnson faces familiar critics while talks on abolishing the spitball divide owners and managers, with Murray and Mack backing the change. Trade rumors swirl around the meetings.

Philadelphia New York National Commission American Association National League Waldorf-Astoria Ban Johnson Walcot Cantillon Washington Jim Delahanty Senators Murray Mack

Polo Talk Revived With Interstate League Revival Hinted

Sharon correspondent reports a meeting of former Interstate Roller Polo leaguers to discuss revival prospects. With mills reopening in league towns and potential star returns, the sport may again compete with Ohio State and National Polo leagues, possibly in Youngstown next week.

Sharon Oeers Ohio State Youngstown

East Liverpool Organizes for Coming Baseball Season

East Liverpool has reorganized early for the new season and will form a ball club with Bill Phillips as manager. J. Q. Maxwell is president, J. A. Einstein vice president, W. E. McConnell secretary, and S. B. McCutcheon treasurer, with the officers serving as directors.

East Liverpool Bill Phillips J. Q. Maxwell J. A. Einstein W. E. McConnell S. B. McCutcheon

Miles Remedies Petition Prompted Crackdown on Opium Content

In a public notice a seller warns that any Dr Miles remedies must contain no opium or derivatives and will face action if detected. The ad cites customer testimonials praising anti pain pills and notes efforts to combat false statements about the products.

Miles L. Searse ILLIG Bey Delphia Tacoma Stree Bee

Five Managers To Be Elected Soon In O P League

Eight managers finished the O P league season with only three virtually guaranteed to return. Bill Phillips of East Liverpool Jack Breckenridge of Akron and Sam Wright of Youngstown are leaders. Wright may form a new team while Phillips and Akron figure to keep positions if reorganizations occur. Other clubs face changes with handling of Lindsay Nal in and Deacon Phillippe Sam Kennedy and Pat Eastley among possible replacements.

Bill Phillips East Liverpool Jack Breckenridge Akron Sam Wright Youngstown Wright New Orleans Potters East Live Phillips Jack New Castle Deacon Phillippe Pirate Twirler Sam Kennedy Patterson Sharon Pat Clepper McKeesport Pat Eastley San Francisco Eastley Coast Club Milt Montgomery Youngstown Telegram

Geneva Outscores Grove City in Beaver Falls Tilt

Geneva defeated Grove City 5 to 0 in a close Saturday game at Beaver Falls. Hobe Wagner scored on a 40 yard run in the second half, with Matheny Brown star players for Geneva and Logue for Grove City. Logue added a 30 yard quarterback dash as Geneva outplayed Grove City at every stage.

Geneva Grove City Beaver Falls Hobe Wagner Matheny Brown Logue Grove Smith L. EB O'Donnell Stewart L. T Lace Moore L. G Williams W. Smith Lamb Finney R. G Archer Campbell R. T McNich Wagner R. B E McCullough Wilson Q. B Logue Whitney R. H McCay Brown L. H Bobert J. Stewart F. B Sheaver Wagner Fry Timer—Wirtz Mitchell

Dutch Weimer Visits New Castle for Baseball Status Talks

Dutch Weimer, star Gettysburg fullback and noted outfielder, visited New Castle to discuss his baseball future. He met with Doc Read but Read was in Akron. Weimer planned to return to Gettysburg after a conference and will remain in good football form this fall.

Dutch Weimer Weimer Gettysburg U. of P Doc’’ Read New Castle Akron Morton

Fast Charging Gridiron Duel Between U of and Penn State

Football fans in the city await next Thursday’s Pittsburg clash between U. of and Penn State. A notable local bets have been placed as many expect one of the fastest and closest games in Pittsburg in years with a low final score.

U. of Penn State Pittsburg

Narrow Escape From Death at Crescent Laundry

Greenville November 23. Burgess John McNary proprietor of the Crescent steam laundry, had a narrow death escape when his clothing was caught in a line shaft Saturday afternoon. He sustained serious injuries but is expected to recover after being whirled about before he could grasp a post and stop the machinery.

Greenville Burgess John McNary Crescent Steam Laundry

Akron Blot on 0. P. Baseball Map

Prospects for a stronger O. P. league hinge on Akron's damage suit against seven clubs. A ruling for Akron could destroy the league, while a verdict for the defendants might revive it. Clubs push for salary limits and better finances as New Castle seeks a manager and East Liverpool plans for next year. Coach Yost contemplates leaving Michigan to pursue coal mining in the south.

Akron National Association Sharon New Castle East Liverpool Yost Michigan South

U S Steel Bowling Team Breaks Standard Record

The U S Steel bowling team defeated Standard Steel Car in two games on Fellowship alleys Saturday night. Mack led with a 602 series, shipping 212 in the first game and totaling 602 for the night as U S Steel posted 2476 pins to Standard Car’s 2550 across three games.

U. S. Steel Steel Car Mack U.S. Steel U. 8S. Steel T’t’l Mack Wise Preston Davenport

Short sport for New Castle fans

Chicago scribes claim Johnny Kling signed with Kansas City for 4000 while noting his Cubs contract for 5100. Ned Hanlon targets Cove, four Coveleskie brothers in play, Jem Driscoll to face Matty Baldwin in Boston. Baldwins and the Hot Springs training bias are cited with Highlanders' spring plans.

Chicago Johnny Kling Kansas City Cubs Jem Driscoll England Matty Baldwin Boston Farrell New York Hot Springs

Starr and Breck Trajectory From Wildball Battles At Willis Park

The Youngstown Telegram recounts a spirited exchange between Starr and Akron manager Jack Breckenridge during last season’s games. Starr taunted Breck and later channeled the exchange into a storied onfield performance, culminating in Breckenridge quitting coaching after Starr’s remarks.

Jack Duke Servatius Jack Breckenridge Akron Youngstown Telegram Breck Flag Flyers Willis Park Starr Bill Jed Duke Lervy Breckenridge Charlie Jack Compton

Football Results Across Colleges with Various Scores

A garbled recap lists multiple college football results and scores including Cornell, Indiana, Westminster, Amherst, Lehigh, Dickinson, Wisconsin, and Kansas among others. The fragment cites team names and partial scores like 25 Villa NOVA 1 and 42 in a curious, tabulated style.

Gettyaburgs Cornell Oo Villa Nova Aids Indiana Normal Woreoaeo Wisconsin Seteceee Carlisle Kansas Cornell

New Castle High School Defeats Alumni 5 to 0

The New Castle high school football team defeated the Alumni 5 to 0 on Saturday afternoon in a game marked by the Alumni’s lack of practice. Tucker scored a first half touchdown as a crowd watched the contest.

New Castle Tucker

Boxing match listings for late November across U S cities

The notices list fights from November 23 to 27 featuring Tony Ross, Jack Blackburn, Johnny Summers, Owen Moran, Abe Attell, Jim Dunn, Billy Papke, and others in venues like Philadelphia Pittsburg London Boston Kenosha Springfield San Francisco New Orleans Marysville Ashland Bakersfield Utica and Rochester. The piece notes potential management changes suggesting Keeler could join Baltimore's Big Four alongside Jennings and Kelley.

Tony Ross Larry Temple Philadelphia Jack Blackburn Mike Donovan Pittsburg Johnny Summers Rouse O’brien London England Owen Moran Franklin Neil Boston Mass Frankey Connolly Kid” Kramer Kenosha Wis Paul Moore Mully Bowser Tommy O’toole Abe Attell Freddie Welsh Los Angeles Cal Jimmy Dunn Tommy Lee Springfield Billy Papke Stanley Ketchel San Francisco Jimmy Clabby Jimmy Gardner New Orleans Laeee Johnny Thompson Kid” Dalton Marysville Tim Callahan

The College Girl Opens Theatrical Week With Prominent Cast

The Partello Stock company led by Miss Alice Kennedy launches a one week engagement tonight with The College Girl by Justin Adams. Kennedy stars in the title role with a full scenic production. High class vaudeville features include Aynalda the European sensational electrical act. Special matinee on Thanksgiving day presents Ena Rivers. Friday night offers The Devil at popular prices.

Partello Alice Kennedy R. O Opera House Justin Adams Aynalda John Westeman Hippodrome Felix Haney Paull Ena Rivers Parteilo W. A. Partello Partello Stock Company

Vaudeville Headline at Cascade Theatre Promises Novel Dog Act

Cascade theatre offers a vaudeville bill led by Helen Thardo and her performing dogs, hailed as a national novelty. Four additional attractions fill the program with matinee at 3 pm and two evening shows at 8 and 9 15 pm, all for 10 cents admitted to all parts of the house.

Cascade Theatre Brooks Helen Thardo

High scores at Fellow ship alleys in week bowling

Reed carried off top tenpin honors with a 243. Hamilton led duckpins with a 110 as scores climbed at Fellow ship alleys during the past week.

Duckpins Tenpins Fellowship Reed Hamilton

Boxers to Clash at Pittsburg Tonight

National A. C. show opens at Duquesne Garden Pittsburg with Blackburn Donovan in the main bout. Rosé meets Grim in a featherweight prelim and Young fights as a lightweight. McCann and Abbott meet in the semi-final. Show starts at 8 30.

Pittsburg Jack Blackburn Philadelphia Mike Donovan National A. C Duquesne Garden Donovan Rochester N. Y Blackburn Fred Blackburn Gene Rosé New Brighton Joe Grim Jack Young New Castle Jack McCann Jack Abbott

City league slate features three weekly games

Three games occur this week at Fellow ship alleys with Nocks facing Standard Steel Car tonight, Haskins meeting Blue Ribbon Tuesday, and U S Steel facing Clark's Colts Friday. Clay hosts Navy with the lone left foot booters in the game.

Cluw U. S. Steel Clark Nocks Haskins Blue Ribbon U.S. Steel Colts Navy Eleven

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