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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
7
New York Giants pull away from rivals in the National League and look set to win the pennant. Pirates struggle at home while Detroit and Chicago push for post season. both leagues show tight races and high drama.
Charles Kelly seeks to shift the costs of his lawsuit against Thomas McCluskey after a grand jury returned not a true bill against McCluskey and directed the prosecutor to pay the costs. Kelly’s attorney C W Fenton asked the court to strike the costs and the issue will be argued Monday afternoon to decide who bears the expenses.
Frank Carsey the Italian resident of Los Angeles faces English champion Freddie Welsh tonight. Garsey is the betting favorite backed by Italians on the coast who has placed 500 on himself. Though beaten twice by Phil Brock, Carsey is regarded as a clever finisher with fast footwork and strong scientific ability. The bout, both fighters at light weight, is seen as a top coast attraction.
The American League title chase heats up as teams push for leadership with key wins and emerging frontrunners. Standings shift as top clubs aim to capitalize on recent momentum and tighten division races.
In a slate of games from yesterday the New York and Brooklyn clubs played a 10 inning draw while Boston Philadelphia and other NL teams posted results.
Chicago at Boston Pittsburg at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Brooklyn St. Louis at New York set schedules across major leagues with matchups in each city.
The fragment lists Athletics games in 10 and 8 innings with partial scores and a standings table. Notable teams include Washington, Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, St Louis, Philadelphia, Boston, and New York with win loss records and percentages. The text shows incomplete game details and league standings.
Major matchups listed with Cleveland visiting Chicago Detroit traveling to St Louis Oakland playing Washington and New York to Boston in a full slate of contests.
Harry Ostdiek, former Youngstown catcher now with Providence in the Eastern league, aims to return to this region this fall. He expects to referee Interstate league polo games after a successful season and broad support from players and fans. he also notes a possible offer from the National Polo league in the east, which he declined.
Tom Irwin, former Lafayette catcher, praised Goode of Akron and Youngstown pitcher Baldwin as big league prospects. Goode went to Cleveland by purchase and Baldwin joined St. Louis, while Irwin also influenced Grant’s move to Billy Murray’s teams, helping his rise to stardom.
Bobby Lowe will not be retained as Grand Rapids manager next season. Grant leads the new owners and is not in favor of Lowe. Zanesville hopes Lowe will replace Marty Hogan, who may leave. The Youngstown manager must search for new propositions to manage major league clubs.
John Foley of Canton secured the Canton franchise in the Interstate polo league at Youngstown. He will sign a full squad for the season and already lists Bannon Hardy Harkins Carrigan Mercer from last year plus Bohn Pierce and Pence. If any star departs, Foley will still field a powerful lineup with ready reserves.
The Pulaski Fair association opens with a strong racing card on Wednesday featuring top half mile track horses. Key events include 2:35 Pacing Purse $250 with Elmore and Lakewood Maid among noted entrants, 2:20 Pacing Purse $300 and 2:24 Trotting Purse $250 listing numerous horses and owners from Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Coaltown defeated the Leesburg team 4 to 1 in a brisk game at Coaltown. Collins hit three times and B Ward struck out 18, allowing five hits. The losing side, similar to Volant’s squad, played under another name.
The benefit ball in the city raised fifty dollars for Carl Smith, a former Bessemer City league player who lost a leg after injuring himself with Mansfield this spring. Bessemer shop workers added twenty five dollars, and a committee of Sorg, Gad enbach and Barrett delivered the purse to Smith at New Castle Hospital. He is reported in good spirits and grateful for the city’s support. The Mercer fair is planned for September 23-25.
GREENVILLE Sept 15 The Dorcet woods near the Ohio line burn on destroying timber and threatening structures. Firefighters fear loss of more buildings but backfires and soaking rains may curb the blaze. A separate fire in Pymatuning swamp near Linesville burns decayed vegetation, with holes forming in peat as it advances toward the borough.
West Pittsburg sees improving industrial activity with Safety Armorite Conduit Co reporting heavy orders and operations at full capacity. Other plants also gaining new business as the town’s industrial sector recovers.
Presbyterians in the Beaver valley have discussed withdrawal from Pittsburg and Shenango presbyteries to form an entirely new body. Opposition to the plan is not expected.
Lace curtains four patterns priced at $2.00 and $1.25 per pair, Notting ham designs. Portieres and Burlap Cretonnes in varied patterns. New Mission furniture pieces arrive including rockers desks and tables. Matting covered shirt waist boxes range from $3.50 to $9.50. Sousa and his band perform at the Exposition this week.
President Morton forwards club reserve lists to Secretary Farrell due by the 25th of the month. It is unclear if the lists will be filed. Youngstown Park Theatre management remains without an orchestra after failing to reach a deal with the Musicians' union.
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