Steel Team Caps Season With 10–6 Win Over Fifth Ward Stars
Carnegie Steel ends its season with a 10 to 6 victory over the Fifth Ward Stars. Tom Clark pitched for the Stars and allowed 14 hits while Harris led Steel with strong pitching. Arthur and Kerr starred at bat and in the field as Steel finished 17 wins, 7 losses, and 1 tie after a late July formation.
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Carnegie Steel
Arthur
Kerr
Steel Mill
New Castle
Harris
Steel
O’brien
Davis
Tate
Gibson
Byron
Clark
McMillin
Andrews
aArthurs
Bratchie
Wise
Morrison
E. Davis
Phillips
Arthurs
Ulrich
Colegan
Mitchell
Bridgeport Polo Team Aims High With Canavan Drive
Captain Harper returns with a strengthened Bridgeport lineup for the National League polo season. New Bedford imports Canavan and Roberts join to form a quick attack while Carrigan, Lewis, and Harper man key roles. Hartford counters with a fast roster as opening night approaches this Monday.
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Harper
Bridgeport
Jimmy Canavan
Canavan
New Bedford
John Roberts
Stratfield
Jack Carrigan
Lewiston
Ted
Lewis
Hartford
Hart
Schiffer
Devlin
Coggeshall
Sutherland
Bowlers Organize City League With Six Teams
A city bowling league was formed at Fellowship alleys with Sam Rice as president and C B E Brown as secretary. Six teams will compete, with an equalizing committee to balance rosters and create a tight race. The season schedule will be prepared promptly and teams will post forfeits and donate funds to the league treasury. Dr Matheny led in tenpins with 242 while Congdon topped the duckpins at 123.
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Fellowship
Sam Rice
C. B E. Brown
Ray Davenport
Harry Bullock
Percy Beighley
J. J. McGivern
Clark
Matheny
Congdon
Polo Outlook Bright for Ohio State League Season
Frank Wilson, polo authority in the Ohio State League, reports a bright season after touring circuit towns. The league seeks top amateur players and plans to retain rising young stars, avoiding Inter State stars over salary demands.
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Frank Wilson
Ohio State
The Marquis Queensberry Rules Fight Pay Tale
A referee recounts a prizefight on city outskirts where Queensberry rules required extra payment. Spectators, all black, raised 25 dollars after telegraphing for more funds. The Marquis agreed to cover 10 dollars of the winner’s prize, allowing the bout to proceed.
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Marquis of Queensberry
Street Car Fire on Highland Avenue S Saturday Afternoon
A Highland avenue street car caught fire due to an electrical short circuit while climbing a hill Saturday afternoon. Passengers remained seated as workers extinguished the flames with a Park avenue engine house extinguisher. The car was moved to a barn and a replacement was secured. no injuries or major damage reported.
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Highland Avenue
Highland Avenue Hill
Park Avenue
Long and Taylor Sign With Drumm Long and Taylor Join Mans Field Polo
Freddie Long a former New Castle polo player will rush for the Mans field polo team this winter. Manager Drumm pursued Long and Roberts as rushes though Roberts plans to play for Bridgeport. Lee Taylor, ex Beaver Falls, is seen on the rush line with Long. the pair are described as a strong combination.
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Freddie Long
New Castle
Mansfield
Drumm
Long
Roberts
Bridgeport
Ohio State
Pop
Lee Taylor
Beaver Falls
Three Games in the Lawrence Bowling League This Week
Three games will be played in the Lawrence bowling league this week. This is the third week of the league and interest remains strong. Schedule lists Lehigh vs New Castle Tuesday Chauffeurs vs Walkovers Wednesday Swastika vs Cubs Thursday.
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Lawrence
Lehigh
New Castle
Chauffeurs
Swastika
Cubs
Sharon Post Office Messenger, 14, Missing
Guy Foreman, a 14 year old special messenger at the Sharon post office, is missing from his home, prompting an official search and appeal for information.
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Guy Foreman
Sharon
The Coliseum Vaudeville Bill Delivers Lively Show
The Coliseum audience erupted in applause for Joe Flynn whose stage presence and monologue drew strong laughter. Acts by Christy and Willis, Langford and O Farrell, El Barto, Musical Love, and Frances Gerard received high praise, with moving pictures also entertaining and a new eye protector praised for easing viewing.
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Coliseum
Joe Flynn
Flynn
Christy
Willis
Miss Willis
Langford
O’farrell
Miss Langford
el Barto
New Castle
Cal
Sousa
Musical Lowe
Frances Gerard
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Help Neuralgia Sufferers
Patient testimonials from Mrs W H Burkett of Macon Georgia praise Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for neuralgia relief without opiate habit risk. Ad notes 25 doses for 25 cents and a money back guarantee if not beneficial. Distributed by Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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Dr. Miles
W. H. Burkett
Macon
Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Rome’s grand streets showcase power and beauty at the opera
Edwin Hadley presents travel scenes of Rome tomorrow at the opera house with a special school matinee at 3 45 p m. The program highlights the Pantheon of Agrippa Baths of Caracalla Vatican Farnese Palace Capitol and dozens of churches as a living museum. Seats are on sale now.
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America
Edwin J. Hadley
Europe
Rome
Agrippa
Caracalla
Vatican
Capitol
Edwin Hadley
Monte Carlo Girls Burlesque at the Opera House Tonight
The Monte Carlo Girls Burlesque company performs tonight at the opera house with musical and dancing numbers vaudeville specialties two amusing plays and a cast of about twenty including comedians and vocalists Seats are on sale now.
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Monte Carlo Girls
Monte Carlo Girls Burlesque
Opera House
Playhouse announces famed drama Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Community readers welcome news that the production of Uncle Tom’s Cabin will appear again. The enduring tale of Uncle Tom and Little Eva is praised for its pathos and historic ties to American literature and the Civil War era.
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Uncle Tom
Little Eva
Notable American Drama Draws Repeated Interest at Opera House
The play has long captivated audiences on the American stage and continues to attract growing interest. It appeals to the heart of America through themes of suffering humanity. The opera house will host showings on Thursday Oct. 22 with seat sales starting Tuesday.
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Commonwealth of America
Opera House
Theatregoer Week Brings Carnations and Amusement
Manager Steve C Forrest offers a week of entertainment. A carnation matinee each afternoon will reward every lady with a flower. Wednesday features a shoe lacing contest for eight boys under 15. Friday hosts Amateur Night with a big hook and sign ups at Cascade ticket office.
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Steve C. Forrest
Cascade
Sharon Holds Tag Day For Poor Realizing 1500 Dollars
Sharon organized a Saturday tag day to aid the poor and it is estimated that 1500 dollars was realized. The event attracted community support and local volunteers.
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Sharon
Steel work on Beaver bridge 15 delayed to spring
Delays in pier construction for the Ohio River bridge at Beaver by Pittsburg and Lake Erie push structural steel start to spring. Masonry work continues through winter. aim to complete some piers before November 1. Funds for Beaver valley upgrades exceed 3 million dollars with track changes and larger freight facilities planned.
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Ohio River
Beaver
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Beaver Bridge
Beaver Valley
Silk store unveils vast Satiny Silks collection
October 19 1968 workers advertise a wide range of Satiny Silks in a Silk Store display. Highlights include Satin Venus Delatant Ge Angelus Anglais Directoire Princess and more in 36 to 46 inch widths priced 1.50 to 3.60 a yard Brillant Messalines and Latins offered 65c to 1.00 per yard stressing new shades and fashion influence
Fire at Erie yards destroys two rail cars in Niles
A serious fire swept through the Erie yards in Niles yesterday burning a car loaded with oil and another carrying hay. Firemen battled the blaze but the two cars were consumed and damage was extensive.
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Erie
Niles
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THE
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