Primrose A C Responds To Imagined Opponent Herbold A C
New Castle Pa October 19 1908 Sporting Editor The Herbold A C a team built on hot air and imagination failed to appear for a scheduled game with Primrose A C The Primrose manager accuses the rival of deceit and jokes about organizing a real team and challenges further matches with any honest city team led by A C Harris manager of Primrose A C
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Changes in Western Pennsylva nia Roller Polo league reshapes lineup
The Western Pennsylva nia Roller Polo league restructured at a Griswold hotel meeting in Pittsburgh. Beaver Falls and New Kensington join, replacing Uniontown and Mt. Washington. Crafton substitutes for Duquesne. Bernard Hanlon gains Crafton franchise. New Castle backer George W. Foster eyes New Kensington.
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Wants Jennings to Manage New York
Frank Farrell urges Hugh Jennings of Detroit to take over the New York American League club offering 25,000 to release him plus a 10,000 annual salary for five years. Detroit owners unlikely to approve. Jennings popular in Detroit and credited with pennant wins.
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Zanesville Eyes Deacon Phillips as Manager Next Season
Zanesville club owners seek Deacon Phillips to replace Marty Hogan as manager. Phillips, a top National League pitcher, has not pitched much for Pittsburg recently but is regarded as an excellent twirler and would lead Zanesville to a strong Central League season.
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Phillies Manager Billy Murray Sparks World Series Dinner Table Debate
Billy Murray the Phillies manager sparked loud talk at a fan fest with a hypothetical double play involving base runners Chance and Evers. He described a play where Evers and Chance repeatedly steal or protect the bag to evade the fielder, asking how one could be out. Harry Pulliam and Garry Hermann were unable to solve the riddle.
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New Castle Bowlers Win Three Straight From Lehigh
The New Castle bowling team swept three games against Lehigh bowlers of the Lawrence league last night. McSween led New Castle with 568 across three games including a 201 in the final game. Lehigh’s H Miller totaled 510 for the series, while Klee added 502 and a best single-game 181 in the last match.
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Magnates to Meet in Pittsburg Tuesday
The fall meeting of the O P league is set for Tuesday at the Hotel Henry in Pittsburg. Attendees from this city will discuss important business, plans for the future, and potential franchise changes for next season amid questions over player reservations.
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Kroh’s Nerve Over Cubs Bonus Demands
Chicago reports pitcher Kroh, a new Cubs left-hander, earned a $500 share for a single win while regulars received $1,400 each after the world series receipts. Kroh spent less than a month with the club and vows never to play again, despite others toiling four to seven months for full shares.
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Jean Seeks Ohio State League or Polo Franchise Interest
Fred Jean weighs joining an Ohio State league team this season unless he gains a half interest in an Eastern polo franchise. He could earn 500 weekly in the East if an ownership stake boosts income, while Michigan struggles to score against smaller opponents.
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Baseball News Roundup From 1908 Season
Nesmith serves as scout for Harvard coach Houghton as decisions loom on league splits. Reports note players, trades, and pennant talk across major and minor leagues, with Wagner leading NL batters and Detroit planning a pennant banquet for the Tigers.
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The Coliseum Presents The Blue Ribbon Trio At The Week
The Coliseum features The Blue Ribbon Trio with Joe Flynn celebrated as a crowd favorite. A Dutch lunch banquet on stage honors Flynn on his birthday with his wife Helen traveling from New York to New Castle for the event. The program includes El Barto, Frances Gerard, Musical Love, and James E Mooney in varied acts as part of a gala birthday night. The same program promises a strong bill plus the Stetson company presenting Uncle Tom's Cabin at the opera house tomorrow with a large cast and elaborate scenery. Seats on sale Thursday.
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Arthur C. Alston Company Presents At the Old Cross Roads
A touring company mounts a comedy drama at the opera house with matinee and evening performances next Saturday. The show titled At the Old Cross Roads promises entertainment for local audiences.
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Monarchs To Face Strong Opponent In City Bowling Night
At Fellowship Alleys the Monarchs meet a second team in a likely close contest. The Monarchs boast a strong lineup featuring top city bowlers and a track record of multiple wins since the season opened.
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Manager Samuel L Wright returns to journalism in politics
Samuel L Wright, who managed the Youngstown ball club this year, has left sports and resumed newspaper work by writing political pieces for the Vindicator.
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M Gover n Lynch Bout This Thursday in Pittsburg
Promoter Red Mason brings Phil McGovern and Tommy Lynch to the South Side club for a likely crowd rich evening of boxing. The Pittsburg bout is praised as a top display, with both fighters evenly matched and a strong undercard lineup planned around the city.
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Cy Young Takes World Series Beat To Reach Farm
Cy Young forgoes a high salary to cover the world series for a New York newspaper and return to his Tuscarawas county farm.
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