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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
9
Noah of Sharon was the Giants best twirler this season. He appeared in 18 games, winning 12 and losing 6 for a .667 winning percentage. He joined late but stayed in good condition throughout the season.
The text reviews pitching performance noting a pitcher who left New Castle last season, joined Sharon, and did good work on the mound. He lost six games by narrow margins and showed improvement in the O P circuit, with batters struggling to hit his delivery.
Copper Coin driven by J. J. W. Morrow won the 2:21 trot at the Michigan state fair, lowering his record to 2:18. The horse struggled in shipping to Detroit but showed speed in the final mile, with Morrow planning next to race in Lansing and then Columbus and Lexington.
The Pulaski fair race meet entries are filled with many New Castle horses. Ed C. owned by G. L. Patterson of St. Louis. Duke Sultan owned by Co. W. Wettich. Sam Karns owned by A. C. Shoat. Haster Bell owned by M. Feuchtwanger. Pupil and Burgoyne owned by O. M. Johnston. also Lew is Wallace is listed.
Evans City to play Zelienople this afternoon for Butler county championship securing a fourth game in a seven game series. Evans City trails two to one in the series as special cars depart at 2 PM for the match and will return from Zelienople immediately after.
The Old and Young attorneys of the Lawrence county bar played a lively game Friday evening at Cascade grounds. The Young team won 6 to 4, with a well-contested matchup that was enjoyed by all participants.
An advertisement proclaims Kemp's Balsam as the universal remedy that stops any cough and cures many illnesses from colds to early consumption. It asserts safety, noting no alcohol opium or narcotic ingredients.
The schedule features Brooklyn versus New York and Boston facing Philadelphia while Chicago meets St Louis. Cincinnati travels to Pittsburg as the night’s matches unfold with contenders seeking early wins.
Chicago faces Detroit in a key matchup while Philadelphia travels to Washington. New York visits Boston and St. Louis heads to Cleveland for late season action.
Gossip notes strong hitting with Pittsburg and Chicago White Sox versus Giants, plus Bill Steen winning and collecting two hits. Hinchman, James, and Hickman homer in Toledo Columbus. Milwaukee and St Paul slugging duel with 20 and 13 hits. Hinchman homered and doubled, Hoblitzer doubled and tripled, Canton edged Akron 1 0 in ten innings. Goode had two hits and scored the tying run in Cleveland. Wilbur fielding chase leads to ejection after failed run at Waddell.
Four year old Julian Miller son of Mr and Mrs John Miller in Edenburg suffered a painful tongue wound when a spool clenched in his mouth caused a fall. A physician supplied several stitches and the injury remains very painful.
Akron star twirler Buff Ehman is drafted by McAleer in St Louis to join the American League. Ehman has won 25 of 84 games this year, and his overhand shot plus subway ball are praised as the key to his best season yet.
Despite capacity for 400 pupils, Raven High School in Youngstown houses 721 students in crowded conditions. The overcrowding prompts concerns about safety, student resources, and demand for alternative arrangements or expansion.
Louis Heilbroner of Fort Wayne Indiana longtime baseball scout and administrator is praised by Sporting Life. The article notes his 50 years in the game. He has managed Fort Wayne Grand Rapids and the St Louis club and now scouts for Cincinnati. It lauds his integrity loyalty and vast network of players and officials.
Polo magnate Frank Wilson gains near total control of the Ohio State polo league after purchasing the Zanesville franchise from Albert Geis who resigned as president. Wilson already owns the Dennison-Uhrichsville team and will assume league presidency once meetings conclude. The Ohio State season is slated to open November 2 and run for 20 weeks.
Canton Ohio and Dayton Central league teams to clash in a two game post season series in Canton. Dayton manager Bade Meyers, former Canton skipper, expected a warm reception. Meyers reportedly seeks Johnny Lindsay to join Dayton next season, though Canton will resist losing their shortstop.
United Press reports the 24 hour auto race at Brighton Race Track with eight drivers racing. De Palma in an Allen Kingston leads after ten hours with 480 miles while Mulford in a Lozier chases at 458 miles. Sartori and mechanic Ren Gourand suffer broken collarbone, three ribs and a fractured shoulder in a crash.
New York thousands at Cooper Union urged President Roosevelt to prevent the extradition of Jan Jancoff Pouren, a Russian revolutionist sought by Russia. Speakers including Herbert Parsons and Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott urged protection, with resolutions sent to the president calling the possible surrender an eternal disgrace and insult to liberty-loving citizens.
Rev. A B McCormick preaches the second in his series on Twice Told Tales With New World Meanings at 7 30 PM in Central Presbyterian Church. Tomorrow's subject Paradise Lost followed by a schedule of sermons on September 20 A Wild Beast at the Door September 27 Why Men Began to Pray October 4 The Explorer October 11 An Ancient San Francisco October 18 Sleeping Under the Stars October 25 An All Night Wrestling Match
Jack McAleese a captain and middle fielder of the late Youngstown Champs may finish the season with New Orleans of the Southern league. The Pelicans offer four weeks pay and aim to boost their pennant bid while Nashville also contends. Bill Phillips and Bob Tarleton have already joined.
About 3000 police will guard the Catholic parade in London with 20 000 laymen along the march line to defend rights and resist interference. Authorities refuse to block the procession and vow protection, while Protestant groups sought an injunction without success. At Albert Hall a crush injured many as Cardinal Vannutelli blessed the crowd and Catholic youths struggled to manage the flow.
United Press reports St Petersburg facing a severe cholera outbreak with 48 deaths and 250 cases. Riots against sanitary measures prompt authorities to mobilize soldiers and open vaccination stations with 21 500 dollars allocated to the sanitary commission.
Baltimore, Sept. 12. Attorney General Bonaparte says the government will appeal at once from Judges Gray and Dallas ruling that the commodity clause of the Interstate Commerce Act is unconstitutional. He will file papers as soon as the Justice Department completes them. He dismisses Standard Oil arguments as not warranting concern and would not comment further.
An advertisement states deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and promises a 100 dollar reward for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that it cannot cure. It promotes catarrh cure pills and offers circulars free, listing F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio, and pills for constipation.
Dr. Leonhardt and John Neely of New Castle Pennsylvania guarantee Hem-Roid will cure any piles. The ad promotes an internal remedy with a $1 24 days treatment and a money back guarantee.
Wilhelm Hagenbeck Beck of the Hagenbeck animal training firm in Berlin was severely mauled by a bear while guiding it to its quarters. The bear ripped his abdomen and clawed his flesh as attendants tried to intervene. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition with likely fatal injuries.
Tomorrow a rally will unite the general Sunday school Home department Cradle roll and primary present at the Reformed Presbyterian church auditorium during the Sunday school hour. Pastor Rev J S Martin will preach on an appropriate subject afterwards.
T E Hammond of the London stock exchange finished a 100 mile walk in 18 hours 4 minutes 10.15 seconds at the Stadium to win a field of 42 competitors. The previous pro record was 18 8 50 and the amateur mark 21 42. Hammond ended strong.
Elmer Hosier of the Fifth ward faced Alderman Crabill after a May Fortner charge of profane street language. He paid a five dollar fine plus costs.
Akira Kato qualified today as ambassador to England to succeed Count Komura, who was called to the Japanese cabinet several weeks ago.
A deed dated 1879 was filed Friday in Youngstown, recording office records show. The document reflects transfer of property and is part of the city’s public land records.
City churches plan sermons on the public schools tomorrow as National Reform association designates a day of prayer. Ministers urged to speak on the subject and Sunday schools will observe the day as well.
Third United Presbyterian Pittsburg and Beckford streets holds services led by Pastor J Elmer Campbell. Sunday 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m worship with Communion Meditation supper observance 7 p m Young People union leader Viola Vogan 8 p m worship sermon on The Importance of Proper Training in our Schools Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting half hour Bible study all pews free strangers welcome
Workmen at a South Sharon bank digging for sand discovered the skeleton of a man on Friday, triggering a police investigation and inquiry into the deceased.
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