Canton Escapes Shutout in Ninth as New Castle Wins
Canton narrowly avoided a shutout in the final game of the series, scoring one run in the ninth off Harry Camnitz after a sequence of three singles and an outfield sacrifice. New Castle edged ahead with an early inning run and extended the lead, aided by miscues and key plays including a peculiar double play, while Manager Lindsay confronted Camnitz and umpire Smink amid the tense play.
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Canton
Harry Camnitz
New Castle
Lindsay
Camnitz
Smink
Blue Grass State
Cascade Grounds
Sminh
Perry
Hagen
Abbott
McKechnie
Porter
Lichtenbach
Briger
Wilson
Crane
Rariden
Paw
Ste Hagen
Sce
Bailey
Myers
Agler
Miller
Lichenbach
Schmaltz
Ramiden
Erie Seeks Wilson for Mattison in Trade Talks
Erie management eyes a swap sending catcher Mattison to New Castle for Joe Wilson after Mattison slumped this season. New Castle balked as Wilson shines for the Neckers and remains popular with fans. Toledo tallies 19 hits off Marquard in Indianapolis with three homers from Hickman Barbeau and Abbott.
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Toledo
Marquard
Indianapolis
Hickman
Barbeau
Abbott
Heart Cure Claims to Strengthen Weak Hearts and Nerves
A testimonial from Mrs. Lillie Thomas of Upper Sandusky Ohio describes long heart trouble eased by Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nocras. She gained weight and regained deep breathing after thirteen bottles and endorses the remedies with a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co Elkhar Indiana.
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Miles Medical Co
Lillie Thomas
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Miles
Elkhar
Ind
Tony Crane Injured by Canned Status in New Castle
Tony Crane has been released by New Castle after the Canton game yesterday. He struggled at the plate while with the Nocks since joining to cover for Briger, who was hurt. With Briger back, Wilson moves to first and Cooper replaces Weimer in right field. a new pitcher is expected, and Lynch may depart to resume studies this week.
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Schmaltz
McKechnie
Lindsay
Crane
Stutts
Camnitz
MecKechnie
Hagen
Rariden
Briger
Wilson
Perry
Miller
Bailey
Alger
Abbott
Tony Crane
New Castle
Canton
Nocks
Cooper
Akron
Weimer
Lynch
Crippled Nocks Ready for Akron Trio Start
The New Castle club left for Akron to play three games then returns home to face East Liver pool Saturday. Pete Porter misses the trip with an injured hand but is expected back next Saturday. Jimmie Cooper shifts to left while Hobson is slated to pitch as the team, despite injuries, hopes to win at least one of the Akron games.
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New Castle
Akron
East Liverpool
Water supply at Sharon depleted warns residents
The Sharon Water company issues a warning to residents of Sharon and South Sharon to conserve water as the Shenango River remains at a low stage, threatening the local supply after years of drought.
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Sharon
Winnipeg player Fred Ulrich signs with Sharon for rest of season
Fred Ulrich of this city, who played with the Winnipeg team in the Canadian league, which has closed the season, has signed to play the rest of the season with Sharon.
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Fred Ulrich
Winnipeg
Sharon
Weimer Joins St. Louis Browns After Return to Health
Outfielder Weimer, sold to St Louis, will report to manager Jimmy McAleer as soon as he is fully recovered from a groin boil. He left New Castle for York Pa and may join the Browns before season end, with high hopes of proving his prowess in major league play.
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Weimer
St. Louis
New Castle
York
Jimmy McAleer
McKeesport
Browns
Wilbur Goode
Akron
Cleveland
Goode
Harrisburg
Sports matchups headline
St Louis visits Chicago as Pittsburgh heads to Cincinnati New York plays Boston and Brooklyn travels to Philadelphia in a packed early season schedule.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Cincinati
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Dbeceaes
Today's Games Feature Four Matchups Across Leagues
The schedule lists Cleveland at Detroit Chicago at St. Louis Philadelphia at New York and Boston at Washington. Each game presents likely early season action with notable teams and regional interest.
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Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Washington
Langford Seeks Title After Beating Jeannette
Boston fighter Sam Langford plans to chase the title by challenging the winner of the Ketchell Papke bout to be decided on the coast this month. Langford dominated Jeannette from the start, flooring him in the first and again in the fifth, though Jeannette survived with clinches.
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United Press
New York
Joe Jeannette
Sam Langford
Boston
Stanley Ketchell
Billy Papke
Langford
Jeannette
Quietus
Ten Club Polo League Organized in the East
The National Roller Polo league forms with ten towns in the east aiming to employ all polo players for the winter. Eastern leaders plan to corner the market, while Interstate magnates call the scheme a joke. Read list of towns and players from Hartford to Pawtucket and notes on Jean and a $300 bonus request.
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Hartford
Hart
Schiffer
E. Devlin
Coggshall
Sutherland
New Britain
Harkins
Duggan
Jean
Holderness
Pence
Fall River
Thompson
Griffith
O’harra
Mullen
Baseball Gossip and pennant chatter from The News
National league race nudges ahead as Cleveland rises in fan hopes. Sherstop J. Miller of McKeesport is drafted by Cleveland while Eddie Murphy and Weimer rumors swirl. If St Louis secures Weimer, New Castle earns 750. if Chicago signs him, 500.
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Toledo
Pittsburg
Chicago Cubs
Cleveland
Sherstop J. Miller
McKeesport
Quinn
Columbus
Akron
Eddie Murphy
Murphy
St. Louis
Weimer
New Castle
Chicago
New Castle Sees No Clear Series Lead In League
Erie is the only club New Castle has beaten this season and upcoming games will determine the series winner. Other clubs have defeated New Castle, except Youngstown which must win both remaining games to gain a majority. A tie remains possible if each team wins one of the remaining matchups. The official standings from President Morton show each team's win totals against the others.
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Erie
New Castle
Youngstown
Morton
Cubs Draft Outfielder Weimer Amid Draft Row
The Chicago Nationals place a draft for outfielder Dutch Weimer after a sale to St. Louis last week by New Castle officials. The national commission will decide if the sale was legal and before drafting season. Weimer, a strong hitter, may join next spring and learns quickly, with potential to become a regular in the major leagues.
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Chicago Nationals
St. Louis Browns
Weimer
St.Louis
New Castle
Chicago
National Commission
St. Louis
Harrisburg
McAleer
Billy
Local grid of baseball doubleheaders lists cities matchups
The schedule shows New Castle at Akron Canton at Erie East Liverpool at McKeesport and Sharon at Youngstown reflecting a regional pairing plan for upcoming contests.
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Liv’ P l
Canton
Sharon
Youngst
N. Castle
McKees’rt
Standing. Pld. W. L Pet Akron Lil
East Liverpool
Canton Eseell
Sharon Eeeeee Ll0
Youngstown
New Castle
McKeesport
Fotig On
Cosssevennsdis
Akron
Erie
Erte
Boy Injured Falling From Bicycle On North Mill Hill
Will Rolland an 18 year old from North Street was riding down North Mill street hill when he lost control, was thrown to the pavement, and lay unconscious briefly. He regained consciousness and reached home with severe bruises but no broken bones.
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North Mill Street Hill
Will Rolland
North Street
Rebuilding Underway at Burton Powder Plant
Work has started to rebuild the Burton Powder company plant at Quakertown Falls after an explosion last Saturday partially destroyed the site. The coming mill will be entirely reconstructed.
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Burton Powder Company
Quakertown Falls
Corning
St Louis Drafts Crum and Justus Baseball Talents
St Louis in the American league has drafted Walter Crum of this city who played in the Canadian league last season. St Louis also drafted Walter Justus who pitched for Lancaster the past two seasons.
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St. Louis
Walter Crum
Walter Justus
Lancaster
Major League Clubs Drafting Players From Various Cities
The opening of the American and National leagues drafting seasons is announced with lists of players by city. Teams across St Louis New York Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington Chicago Philadelphia and others are reporting several names including pitchers catchers in this initial round.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
Shreveport
Arnold
Haverhill
Andrews
San Antonio
Griggs
Lancaster
Walter Justus
Wilkesbarre
Miller
Winnipeg
Walter Crum
Joplin
Paul Cobb
Dallas
Charles Miller
Peters
New York
Austin
Killifer
Hartford
Wilson
Baltimore
Schmidt
Gulfport
Schultz
Williams
Montreal
Stanley
Rochester
Barger
Lively
MecKeesport
J. Miller
Washington
Minneapolis
Fred Buelow
Portland
Bobby Groom
Collins
Ft Worth
Harry Deilers
Chicago
Danville
N. Walsh
Cooper
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Curtis
Macor
Stowers
Harrisburg
Huelsman
Hats and ribbons go high crown fashion for 1908
Wednesday ad offers Grace Maire Taffeta Ribbon five inches wide at 35c yard in late color combos. Fancy Persian Taffetas with variegated satin stripes at 40c yard. Black and White Striped Rib bons with colored borders at 40c yard. Navy and brown heavy colored taffeta ribbons with black border at 40c yard.
Pittsburgh Exposition Opens With New Features
The Pittsburgh Exposition opens today as the country’s greatest annual fair, introducing many new features and attractions for visitors.
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Pittsburgh
Red Mason Again Delivers Fake Boxing Prospect
The Pittsburg area gossips recount Red Mason promoting Frank Moran as a boxing champion in Greensburg. Moran proves a bogus contestant, paralleled with the infamous Morrissey scam and a rumored wooden Indian source. The episode ends with threats around Black Fitzsimmons and calls for more digs.
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Red Mason
Mike Morrisey
Frank Moran
Pittsburg
Red
Greensburg
Moran
Mason
Mike Morrissey
New York
Ireland
Peter Maher
Peter
Fred Broad
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
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