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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1908

Page

7

THAP SHOOTERS OF W PA HERE TUESDAY

Western Trap Shooters association opens its sixth tournament at Lawrence Gun Club Union Township with top marksmen from across the country. The Thursday start features money prizes under the Rise system while Friday brings the local contingent under the square system. Annie Oakley will not attend.

Western Trap Shooters’ Association Lawrence Gun Club Union Township John Taylor Newark Winchester Arms Company Luther Squires DuPont Powder Company A. Wells Deadshot Powder Company Harry Stevens U. M. C. Company Annie Oakley Clearners Pittsburg Cleveland Bradford Beaver Falls Columbus Youngstown

Ball Players May Organize a Union

Ball players of the future may join the American Federation of Labor and form a union. President Samuel Gompers approves, noting baseball has become a skilled profession and workers should organize for mutual advantage. Fans may witness strikes and walkouts if players lack union cards, changing the tryout question to union membership.

American Federation of Labor Samuel Gompers

Umpire Jess Goehler Contemplates Central League Offer

Barberton man Jess Goehler, who finished the season umpiring in the P. and W. Va. league after a release by O. and P. president Morton, returns home after a successful season with Groeninger. He has a Central league offer from President Carson but may join Morton's arbitration staff next spring.

Jess Goehler Barberton W. Va Morton Groeninger Carson The Central Akron Press

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Praise Headache Relief

A Rochester New Hampshire resident testifies that Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills quickly cure headache with no stomach upset and no after effects. The letter notes widespread use and a guarantee of satisfaction from the Miles Medical Co.

Miles Sams Blackburn Rochester N. H Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

How Bill Phillips Got His First Bank Account

Sporting Life recounts Bill Phillips a veteran NL pitcher who led East Liverpool in the O P season. Manager Frank Bancroft used strict discipline fining $25 for drunkenness then halved by the president. Phillips paid fines, improved, and ended the season with a bank account.

Bill Phillips Ben Mulford Sporting Life East Liverpool Mulford Frank Bancroft Cleveland Bill Gorge Howe Howe Phillips Bancroft Frank

Chicago Climbs In Big League Race With Giants Lead Shrinking

Baseball fans watched a double Chicago victory over New York reshape both leagues. The Cubs closed the gap on the Giants in the National League while Cleveland gained in the American race after wins over New York and Detroit. Fans packed scorecards nightly and cheered the latest standings updates.

Chicago New York Cleveland Giants Pittsburg Pirates Detroit St. Louis Naps Boston New Castle

Youngstown Writer Critiques Interstate Polo Rift and Links to Akron

Fred Sypher of the Youngstown Telegram reports a factional clash in the Interstate polo league. He supports John Morrissey’s ouster as a wrecking influence and says Jean would rejoin the league while distancing from Sam Marquis. Marquis campaigned in Akron and faces rivals from Fouse and Akron papers who oppose him.

Fred Sypher Youngstown Telegram Youngstown John Morrissey Fred Jean Akron Sam Marquis Sam Marquis Fred Pole Fouse Interstate Telegram Canton Foley Morrissey New Castle

Billy Evans to work post season series

Billy Evans from Cleveland and known to fans in this city will umpire post season games between pennant winners in the National and American leagues. He is among the first umpires selected for the series and will be part of a four man crew for the world series with two field arbiters and two special officials.

Billy Evans Youngstown Cleveland Evans Ban Johnson

Tigers Lose Again as Sox Idle in American League

Cleveland tightened its grip on first place by defeating New York while Chicago rested. Other results included Detroit and St. Louis facing Washington and Philadelphia, with rain dampening events.

Tigers SOX Cleveland New York Chicago

Matchups Set for NBA East and Central Rivalries

New York plays Cleveland as Boston faces Detroit while Washington meets St. Louis and Philadelphia challenges Chicago to open pivotal basketball showdowns.

National League Results From Yesterday

In league standings Chicago and New York traded results while Pittsburgh tied Brooklyn in 11 innings. Philadelphia dominated Boston 10 to 6 and Cincinnati suffered a 2 to nothing defeat as other scores are incomplete in the report.

Westminster College seniors elect officers in New Wilmington

The Westminster College senior class elected officers: President Chester H. Elliott Allegheny, Vice President Mary Armstrong Youngstown, Secretary Laura McMurray Canonsburg, Treasurer Ernest V. Clements Murrysville. Other class elections follow later in the week as preparations for sports and campus events begin.

New Wilmington Westminster College Chester H. Elliott Allegheny Mary Armstrong Youngstown Laura McMurray Canonsburg Ernest V. Clements Murrysville John V. Thompson Buhl Beaver Falls High School Sharpsburg Rochester High School Jamestown Linesville Fredonia Mercer Conneaut Lake Billwood City Allen Hunter Davis Falkman White Walker Dr. Campbell J. O. Campbell Leechburg Nelle G. Kline Andrew McDonald Westminster

Today’s Games Across the League

Chicago faces New York as St. Louis plays Boston Cincinnati meets Philadelphia while Pittsburg battles Brooklyn in varied MLB action today.

L. Pet New York Chicago Pittsburg Ccscscess Philadelphia Ciktcizninatl Ccaceevcs Boston Brooklyn Ree St. Louis Cincinnati

Ganzel to Be Let Out by Cincinnati Club

Cincinnati club plans to replace manager John Ganzel after one season. Clark Griffith, former New York and Chicago manager and ex-Chicago pitcher, is slated to take over next season. Ganzel will finish this fall as the Reds aim to return to form after a season of improvement but current plans indicate a leadership change.

Cincinnati John Ganzel Clark Griffith New York Chicago Ganzel Reds Griffith

Central Beats Oak Street in Redhot Schoolyard Match

Two age 10 to 16 teams from Central and Oak street schools clashed at the Elder grounds on Scott street Tuesday evening. Central won 12 to 6 as hundreds attended with school colors and teachers backing the players.

Central Oak Street Scott Street New Castle

Ball games at Sharon moved to Roseville park next year

The report suggests Sharon teams will likely play their ball games at Roseville park in the upcoming season, pending official approval and scheduling.

Sharon Roseville Park

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by New Castle Woman

Mary Campbell of New Castle Pennsylvania testifies that after a severe kidney ailment a decade ago Doan's Kidney Pills cured her and she has trusted them for backaches and cold-related kidney discomfort since. She notes regular use gives prompt relief and recalls prior public endorsement from 1904. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.

Dean New Castle Mary Campbell Washington St Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United

Scrubby McCreight Joins Punxsutawney Club Story

Scrubby McCreight, once a standout pitcher for New Castle, now plays for Punxsutawney and has been delivering solid work. In a recent game he lost 2–0 despite allowing only three hits, with errors costing the effort. He also plays third base when not pitching, and teammate Johnnie Yoedt, formerly with New Castle, is with the team.

Scrubby McCreight New Castle Punxsutawney Club McCreight Johnnie Yoedt

Man Held for Murder in B and Q trestle death

John Kinzay of Youngstown was held to the grand jury last night on a charge of killing John Mutko who was hurled from the B and Q trestle Monday.

John Kinzay Youngstown John Mutko

New Bedford Couple Married Tuesday at Fountain Inn

Mrs Nellie Eckles and Merle Murdock both of New Bedford were wed Tuesday at the Fountain Inn New Castle by Rev John Geary. They will reside in New Bedford. The bride is daughter of W S Lowry and well known here. The groom works for Armstrong Grocery in Sharon. Separately Typhoid fever threatens townships around Merger.

Renwick L. Thompson New Castle McConahy Dr. Mealy Mercer Street Everett New Bedford Nellie Eckles Merle Murdock Fountain Inn John Geary Murdock W. S. Lowry Sharon Armstrong Grocery Company

Silk Hosiery Sale Ad from 1908

An advertisement from September 1908 promotes silk hose and hosiery, detailing B and B New Silk Hose with embroidered effects and a range of colors. Prices span 25 cents to 10 dollars, highlighting men and women styles including silk lisle and embroidered options.

Womer

Quinn May Become a Polo Manager for Zanesville Team

Bobby Quinn, Ohio State league president and Columbus American Association club business manager, is courted by owner Frank Stevens to manage the Zanesville polo team. His winter duties and business acumen make him valuable, and he may choose the Zanesville offer over his floor walker position in President Bryce's store.

Bobby Quinn Ohio State League Columbus American Associaation Club Zanesville Frank Stevens Quinn Bryce Bobby

First Meeting of L T L Alumni in Lawrence County

Lawrence county L T L alumni plan the first fall meeting at Miss Anna Dodds home 72 Neshannock avenue next Friday evening. A brief literary and musical program will precede a social hour with attending graduates from the county group.

Lawrence County Anna Dodds Neshannock Avenue

Canns Kidney Remedy Promoted as Spring Tonic

An advertisement claims appetite loss and spring fever signal liver and kidney strain. It touts Canns Kidney Remedy as a trusted cure and tonic, suitable for cleansing the system and restoring appetite. Sold at all druggists.

CANN

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