Surprises Handed Out in Big Leagues
Yesterday brought surprises and disappointments in both major leagues. Washington beat Cleveland 2 to 1. Cleveland’s batters managed only three singles. Detroit and Philadelphia tied 10 innings as darkness halted play. Chicago lost to New York, while St. Louis won to edge closer to the leaders. Pirates climbed to within 10 points of the Giants as New York beat Chicago to end the season. Fans remain hopeful for a Pittsburgh surge.
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Cleveland
Naps
Johnson
Detroit
Philadelphia
Tigers
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Pulliam
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Pirates
Giants
McGraw
New Castle Boy Wins Polo Franchise in Uniontown Circuit
George Foster, local newspaper man, wins Uniontown polo franchise in Pittsburg league meeting. He appoints a Uniontown squad aiming for the pennant with Driscoll of Niles as rush, Snyder of Sharon as rushing partner, Fessler and Updegraff of New Castle, and a potential goaltender choice between E VanHorn of New Castle or Freddie Pence.
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George Foster
Uniontown
Pittsburg
Foster
Aranging
Driscoll
Niles
Snyder
Sharon
Fessler
New Castle
Updegraff
E. VanHorn
Freddie Pence
Pence
Hart Returns From Paris After Strong Eastern Illinois Season
Walter Hart of this city returned home after a successful season with the Paris club in the Eastern Illinois league. Hart, a catcher, was among the league’s best and noted as a rising young player. Teammates Jimmie Cameron and Red Williams also starred in the circuit, while Donnie Davis failed to make a mark after leaving here.
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Walter Hart
Paris
Hart
Jimmie Cameron
New Castle Polo
Red Williams
Akron Polo
Donnie Davis
Slippery Rock Football Outlook Promising After New Talent
At Slippery Rock the football squad of 30 shows strong depth with three key backs, including Ralph McQuistion, Jim McQuiston, and Linn Grossman, vying for starting roles. The team, led by Snyder, faces Westminster next Saturday and a tight race for the regular eleven is expected. The student body also questions the new gym project and debates funding for equipment as indoor sports loom.
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Slippery Rock
Snyder
Husky Warriors
Trojans
Ralph McQuistion
Scrubs
Jim McQuiston
Linn Grossman
Westminster College
New Wilmington
Brittain
Yockey
Shango
Cooper
Hunter
Booker
Williams
High School Football Team Adjusts Practice Schedule
Late afternoon sessions at the high school disrupt football practice with practice moved from 5 30 to 7 pm. All first year pupils are detained until 5 15. A scrimmage is held each evening. Manager Don Trelfar says no game tomorrow but Beaver High plays Cascade Park on October 2.
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Don Trelfar
Beaver High School
Cascade Park
Trolley Parties On Harmony Route Extend Service
The Harmony Route announces special cars for trolley parties from New Castle to Butler and intermediate points starting September 14. Social theater clubs schools churches and other groups may apply through H Etheridge superintendent Harmony Junction Pa for rates and information.
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Pittsburg
Harmony
Butler
New Castle
H. Etheridge
Harmony Junction
Pittsburg $1.55 Excursions for Sesqui-Centennial
From New Castle daily September 28 to October 2, inclusive, trains over Pennsylvania Lines for Sesqui-Centennial Celebration. Ask Ticket Agent Turner for details.
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New Castle
Pennsylvania
Turner
Oak Street School Team Rewards Fans With 6–0 Victory
The Oak Street school ball club defeated Central 6 to 0 Thursday evening before a large crowd. Oak Street avenged an earlier loss and renewed its reputation as a strong amateur team supported by teachers and pupils.
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Oak Street
Central
Washington at Cleveland and Detroit doubleheader
Today schedule features Washington visiting Cleveland and Detroit hosting two games with the Athletics. Elsewhere Boston travels to St. Louis for a tied slate of matchups.
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Washington
Cleveland
Athletics
Detroit
Boston
St. Louis
Mercer Fair Draws Record Crowd After Dry Day
About 15 000 attendees packed the Mercer fair breaking all prior records as no rain fell for the first time. Races featured Duke Sultan owned by C W Wettich winning the 2 30 pace in three heats with strong showings from Lan L Harry Dawson and Major Mac among others. Multiple purse events for three year olds trot and pace produced fast times and notable finishes at McConnell's Mills noting ample water and daily operations.
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Mercer Fair
Duke Sultan
C. W. Wettich
New Castle
Arlie
Gibson
King Norman
Lynch
Lan L
Thomas
Harry Dawson
Case
Louise Dorsey
Scott
Fred Argyle
Hannah
Major Mac
Johnston
Sto Unrich
Krapf
Ceerees
Arlie B
Karnes
Florence R
Mollie W
Bowers
Wettich
Helen H
Sutton
Hartio
Lesner
Seeeeeee
Winola
Manley
Andros
Erick
Warplot
Pryor
Etta Bruce
Freas
Lyda B
Vesey
Peckure Crews
Winnie H
Hughes
Akron Writers Change Of Heart On Wilbur Goode
Akron papers once roasted Wilbur Goode for ragged fielding and quiet hitting but now praise him as a pennant contributor for Akron and Cleveland. Readers in Akron travel to Cleveland to see him, and his sale from Akron to Cleveland is noted as vindication of his talent.
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Akron
Wilbur Goode
Cleveland
Goode
Stem
Stern
New Castle
Wilbur
Breckenridge
Bowling season opens in New Castle with prizes offered
The Fellowship alleys reopen to the public in New Castle signaling the start of the bowling season. Manager Shay has the lanes in top condition and plans prizes for top tenpin and duckpin scores and for the best lady bowler. Music and a match game are slated for tonight as local bowlers anticipate the national bowling congress in Pittsburgh next year.
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Felowship
New Castle
Shay
Pennsylvania
Ferguson Ross Bout Called Off in Philadelphia
The Ferguson Ross heavyweight fight scheduled for next Monday in Philadelphia has been declared off as Ferguson could not condition himself for the bout. Manager Dime received a telegram but offered no further reasons. A future match between the two heavies is likely.
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Ferguson-Ross
Philadelphia
Ferguson
Dime
Wampum Fans Brace for County Amateur Showdown
Ellwood City Forge faces Wampum in a decisive county championship rubber at Ellwood City. Ellwood City touts many former Ohio and Pennsylvania league players, while Wampum relies on home talent and limited funding for out of town hires.
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Wampum
Ellwood City
Ellwood City Forge
Morton
Ellwoodites
Ell
Wampum Seeks Best Man as Ellwood City Faces Timber Challenge
The article notes Wampum aims to appoint the best available man to fill a vacancy and predicts a likely win if Ellwood City does not meet heavy professional timber competition. It emphasizes the stakes of roster strength and competitive balance in the matchup.
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Wampum
Ellwood City
Money Raised in New Castle Not Benefiting Local Children
Miss Ella Deemer raised funds in New Castle for the Children Fresh Air fund at Canfield Ohio. Captain H Herbert Young of the Volunteers of America asked about local benefit and was told nothing has reached local children. He seeks a reply to send New Castle kids to Boardman while noting no local use to date.
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Ella Deemer
New Castle
Fresh Air Fund
Canfield
Ohio
H. Herbert Young
The
Volunteers of America
Miss Deemer
Boardman
Captain Young
Mercer County Hears Court House Cost Spark Debate
Mercer County residents voice shock as commissioners propose a 324100 bid from W W Leyster of Dayton Ohio for a new courthouse. Seventeen bidders were considered with Leyster as the low bidder. Taxpayers argue that 200000 should suffice for a suitable courthouse.
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Mercer County
Court House
W. W. Leyster
Dayton
Ohio
Great Stoneboro Fair Opens Three Day Run in 1908
The oldest and best fair in town runs September 29 to October 2, 1908 with continuous attractions. Vendors entertainers and rides fill the Great Stoneboro Fair over four days.
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Stoneboro
Trap Shooters Rally For Union Township Meet At Lawrence Range
A large turnout of trap shooters gathered yesterday afternoon at the Lawrence Gun Range in Union Township for a preliminary meet. The club shoot continues Friday with representatives from area gun clubs, expected to showcase stronger scores at the main event.
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Lawrence Gun Eru Range
Union Township
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