Sam Wright and the Sharon labor day payoff scheme
The piece recounts Sam Wright of Youngstown allegedly withholding 5 of the day's receipts from a Labor Day game against Sharon, sending funds to President Morton. It notes Sharon’s transfer of the game and a disputed guarantee, with Wright claiming payback and the Youngstown team sharing scarce receipts amid internal tensions.
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Giants
Youngstown
Sam Wright
Sam
van Patterson
Sharon Bunch
Morton
Sharon
Karon
McAleese
Wright
Football Captains For Season Across Multiple Colleges
A historical list of football captains by college includes Alma College MecLure at quarterback and others like Amherst College, Bowdoin College, Brown University, Carlisle Indian School, Colgate University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Drake University, Fordham College, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Harvard University, Indiana University, Iowa State University, Princeton University, University of Illinois, Michigan, University of North Carolina, and many more. The roster names span numerous institutions with positions noted such as quarterback, halfback, tackle, end, fullback and center.
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Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Alma College
Ferguson
Amherst College
Gee
Warren
Seccesees
Bates College
Cockeran
Qouler Bowdoin College
Brown University
Mayhew
Colbey College
Carlisle Indian School
Waseuka
Colgate University
Whelam
Oscaub
Owriou
Wesc
Cneeeen
Quationdacever University
Seeeseerceeeees
Halfbackckinson College
Drake University
Uiuc Earlham College
Baitoue
Fordham College
Fitzpatrick
Franklin College
Georgetown University
Miller
George Washington University
Summers
Georgia School of Technology
Trommree Wc
Creecnwcacees
Hampden-Sidney College
Fleming
Tackle
Harvard University
Aeueri'e Ea
Haverford College
New York University
Notre Dame University
Oberlin College
Es. Hauser
Occidental College
Wilman
Philips-Exeter
Princeton University
Tguu
Purdue University
Trongway
Bewanee
Cecnenace
Iowa State University
Swarthmore College
Syracuse University
Cso
Beccess Gree
University of Georgia
University of Illinois
van Hook
University of Kansas
Peeseee
University of Maine
University of Michigan
Schultz
University of Minnesota
Dunn
Guard
University of Mississipp
Kmox
Takad
University of Nebraska
Harvey
Fullback
University of North Carolina
Thomas
Halfback
University of Pennsylvania
Hollenbeck
Left End University
Oon Degonsbies
Ceeewens Center
University
Vanderbilt
Wesleyan University
Hammond
Washburn College
Williams College
Ccc
Ceceee
Milas Coroe
Buna
Gaades Boot
Western Reserve Univsity
Portman
Wittenburg College
Hanning
Abe
New Castle secures players for next season amid reserve concerns
New Castle plans to keep its roster after finishing the season early. All players signed reserve statements to return if satisfactory deals are set next spring. Kennedy shows interest, Hagen backs bringing him, while Philippe and Clarke mischaracterized as false rumors. Two eastern managers expected to run the club, with one seeking a half interest.
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Genite
O. & P. League
New Castle
Sam Kennedy
Kid Hagen
Hagen
Kennedy
Muggsy McGraw
Philippe
Clarke
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
R. M. Read
Central Christian Wins Pennant in Church League
At the Y M C A meeting the Sunday School league declared the baseball season closed and awarded the trophy to Central Christian church team. The standings were noted and basketball and the Field Meet were discussed.
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Central Christian
Central Christian Church
Helen Marian Bowers Weds John Daniel Bowers in New Freedom
Mrs. Jane McGaw announces the marriage of her daughter Helen Marian to Mr. John Daniel Bowers. The ceremony took place on Wednesday evening September 2, 1908 in New Freedom Pennsylvania.
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Jane McGaw
Helen Marian
John Daniel Bowers
New Freedom
Bowers Announces Wedding After Baseball Retirement
The wedding notice reaches New Castle for Mr. Bowers known as the Nocks leading pitcher last season. He has quit baseball for good and refused a Toledo club offer to stay at his mint post in Baltimore.
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Bowers
Nocks
New Castle
Toledo
American Association
Mint
Baltimore
Local Baseball Star Rube Bowers Marries Pittsburg Girl
The wedding was celebrated with surprise among friends. The couple will reside at 2028 East Lombard Street Baltimore after October 1. Rumors of Bowers life as a bachelor were dispelled by the announcement. Mrs. Bowers is said to be a charming young lady. Friends extend best wishes.
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Baltimore
East Lombard Street
Bowers
Pittsburg
Volant and Wampum to Decide County Match at Cascade Park
Volant and Wampum near a deciding game at Cascade park after two recent games in which Volant won the morning 9 8 and Wampum took the afternoon 2 1 amid crowded stands. Wampum seeks county amateur title by winning two of three and by earning both Edenburg and Pulaski a chance.
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Wampum
Volant
Cascade Park
Stewart
Cunningham
Graham
Edenburg
Pulaski
Raven High Opens With Five Enrolled For Fall Play
Raven High School in Youngstown opened yesterday with an enrollment of five students and plans to begin play in about two weeks. A field meet is scheduled during institute week in October. The committee to arrange details includes Chairman Perry, Hanna, Volz, Witzeil, Amberson.
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Raven High School
Youngstown
Perry
Hanna
Volz
Witzeil
Amberson
Sharon Calamity Rumors Hit O P League Finances
A Sharon correspondent reports that all clubs except Akron lost 3000 to 5000 dollars as the O P League season ended. Players claim last month’s salaries were unpaid and Sharon allegedly failed to post its 500 dollar guarantee with President Morton.
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Sharon
Akron
Sam Wright
Morton
League
New Castle
Gans and Nelson Confident for Third Championship Bout
In San Francisco on September 9, Joe Gans and Battling Nelson prepare for their 45 round title clash. Nelson and Gans each pledge knockout power with confidence. odds favor Nelson 10 to 6 while Papke attends as a notable spectator amid talk of Ketchell’s recent finances.
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United Press
San Francisco
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Battling Nelson
Nelson
Gans
Goldfield
Knocker Kelty Faces Fresh Court Setback After Ejection
Charles Kelty of the American Tin Plate company in Sharon was ejected from a ball game for profanity and sued Special Officer T. J. McCluskey. The grand jury ignored McCluskey’s assault charge and assessed Kelty with costs, prompting an appeal and new alderman proceedings.
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Charles Kelty
American Tin Plate Company
Sharon
T. J. McCluskey
Kelty
Morrison
McCluskey
R. M. Read
Read
Moe Cluskey
Fuure
Akron Outfielder Ben Caffyn Suspended After Fight
Ben Caffyn, Akron left fielder, was suspended after a brawl with Toronto Eastern league manager Larry Schafly. Caffyn denied the charges and insulted Schafly with an epithet, prompting warnings and a punch. Teammates intervened to prevent a worse beating. the player is indefinitely suspended for the incident.
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Ben Caffyn
Akron
Larry Schafly
Toronto
Schafly
Caffyn
Schaffy
Ben
Mercer Fair Outing Set for September 23 to 25
If you plan a fall outing, attend the Mercer fair scheduled September 23 through 25. The event promises local entertainment, vendors, and community activities across the Mercer grounds.
Indian Run Defeats Fayette 13 to 5 in Baseball
The Indian Run team routed Fayette 13 to 5 with strong pitching by Blake and catching by Blake. Scott Kelly, C. Blake and J. Minich led Indian Run while Sampson started for Fayette but was relieved after heavy hitting. Indian Run collected 20 hits to Fayette’s 4 with 4 strike-outs to 15 and 3 errors to 8.
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Fayette
Sampson
Westminster College
G. H. Blake
Blake
Scott Kelly
C. Blake
J. Munich
Scott
H. Minich
Kelley
J. Minich
Means
McVey
G. Blake
Eagleson
Boyd
Moore
Palmer
Neal
Potter
Indian Run
Lee Black
League leaders all won a game Tuesday
League leaders Pittsburg Chicago St Louis Cincinnati New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston posted wins Tuesday. Eerie notes of even innings appear in scattered box scores as teams chase standings and momentum this week.
Today's Games Include Key Matchups Across the League
The schedule lists Cincinnati at Pittsburg St Louis at Chicago Brooklyn at New York and Philadelphia at Boston, highlighting a full slate of nine matches across major markets.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Chicago
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Local Historic Sports Echoes Across Major Cities
Fragmentary text mentions St. Louis Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Washington Chicago Detroit and other cities. Several garbled phrases reference sports or transportation details with no clear events, dates, teams, or outcomes.
Chicago at Detroit and Other MLB Matchups
Major league games listed include Chicago visiting Detroit, St. Louis at Cleveland, Boston at Washington, and New York at Philadelphia for upcoming action with teams chasing wins.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Washington
Chicago
Detroit
Ww. L
Thompson Run A C Falls Twice to Shady Side A C
The Shady Side A C defeated Thompson Run A C at North Sewickley, winning 5 to 3 in the first game and 4 to 0 in the second. Young pitched the shutout in the second game, allowing six hits. The first game score is given as 5 to 3.
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Thompson
Shady Side
Shady Side A. C
Thompson Run A. C
North Sewickley
Young
Thompson Run
Kelly One of the Best of the Bunch
Mike Kelly, a versatile baseball star, is honored in this reminiscence. It recalls his generosity in helping a down and out fan with carriage costs, his disdain for fines, and a train station meal episode where he spent teammates’ dollars for coffee and food.
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Mike Kelly
Tut
Buck Ewing
Mike
Kelly
Western City
Kel
Boston
Pittsburg
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