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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
9
Nine heats decide the last events at Pulaski Fair as New Castle riders contend. Ed C. and Pupil run in the 2:35 trot while Duke Sultan shows speed in the 2:28 pace. crowd small due to prior day rough accommodations and call for protests surface.
Foxy Boy owned by H. J. Loomis and driven by Gavin won the final heat in the 2:22 trot, held over from Thursday. The field opened Friday with Foxy Boy posting 2:17, the fastest in the race as Emily B. finished second and Jersey Fara took third money.
Crowds packed two trains Thursday and one return trip, with extra service to Sharon. A 2:28 trot winner sparked crowd debate as Angle Bar claimed the victory over Duke Sultan, while drivers admitted the late decision. Estellemont won the 2:35 trot, with Admiral Togo taking the 2:18 event amid scratches.
J H Foley of Canton received the franchise for the Canton Interstate Polo team and returned from a club owners meeting at New Castle. A schedule committee was named and plans to construct a New Castle rink were advanced, aiming for completion just after the season opens October 26. Rumors mention Ohio Polo league interest and John Morrissey potentially fielding a Canton team, though Canton is not expected to join that league.
The City of New Castle Water Company warns that only tank pattern toilets of approved make may be installed. No connections to service pipes or mains are allowed unless performed by licensed plumbers under company rules. Violations will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Ham Wilkison's lawyer players were defeated 6 to 5 in a Friday contest. Henry Akens led the Italian A C with key contributions from Frank Butler Ben Morehead Doc Rice and others. Wilkison blasted umpire Harry Lusk over calls as the mayor sided with Akens in a heated finish.
The Ohio State Polo league plans to attract top players this year led by Frank Wilson and others. President Frank Stevens announced a raise of salary limit from 100 to 250 dollars per week and six man teams. The league drops the ban on Eastern and Interstate players and eyes faster play. The season opens November 2 and lasts 20 weeks with two home games weekly and pooled holiday receipts. Some towns may join while others resist, and Akron O. P. league players were disbanded with Mathay and Texter released.
Pittsburg drops to third place after a pair of losses to the Giants while Cleveland closes the gap on Detroit in the standings turning a tighter pennant race.
Boston faces Cleveland as New York tangles with Detroit and Washington meets Chicago while Philadelphia eyes St Louis in a set of city matchups.
Baseball results show St Louis beating New York in a 7 inning game and Chicago defeating New York in 10 innings. Pittsburg also posted a score, with Cincinnati, Boston, and St. Louis referenced in the day’s rundown.
Today's schedule features Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Boston and Pittsburg at New York with each clash shaping early season standings and division hopes.
The Harmony Route announces special cars for trolley parties from New Castle to Butler and intermediate points starting September 14. Rates and details available from H Etheridge, Superintendent, Harmony Junction, Pa. The autumnal Connoquenessing area is praised for its beauty.
Cleveland fans celebrate a Naps win while Pittsburgh suffers two losses to New York at the Polo Grounds. The results pull Cleveland within ten games of Detroit, with New York surging to second place behind Detroit. 35,030 witnessed a doubleheader in New York, including a 7–0 shutout and a 12–7 slugfest. Rhodes shut Boston out for Cleveland, and Detroits loss shocks fans nationwide.
Local leaders push for horseless fire wagons and standpipe plans after Johnston criticizes service and high hydrant rates. Don Amsbury says Purdy will outline pressure improvements for North Hill. council orders a city water map and schedules a September 29 meeting with Purdy and the water company.
East Liverpool bride Sunny Price wed Miss Lillian Randall of Pittsburg. Akron fans back Cleveland as Speas Breen and Hille join the Naps under Liaboie. Buff Ehman quits the south. Stoneboro fair dates set September 29 to October 2, 1908 with special trains.
Constipation weakens lower bowel veins and causes piles. Indoor workers and women suffer most. Curing constipation alone fails. an internal treatment strengthens veins and improves blood flow. Dr Leonhardt's Hem-Rcid is offered with guarantee for $1 at John F Neely's New Castle Pennsylvania or Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY. Write for booklet.
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