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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1908

Page

3

Uniontown Moguls Fall After Ninth Inning Rally

Uniontown, Pa. August 1 Muldowny pitched well but Uniontown’s Moguls lost after a ninth inning rally as visitors scored three times. Wilson struggled for the Uniontown defense and Muldowny kept them hitless through most of the game before surrendering two runs. Dawson led a late charge with a three base hit in the eighth as Gribben and Clark contributed singles. Final score details not fully listed.

Uniontown Muldowney Ferdie Drumm Matthewson Wilson Fye Uniontown Chatoys Herb Drumm McCormick Mussy Dawson Gribben Clark Copeway Coring Gribben McAvoy McCoomus Ming J. Dawson MacCloskey Price Tantontown Rodolph Ismad Riley Ges McCoombs McGinty M Witwon Lott Oi Clarksburg

Giants Seek Pitcher Weimer As Opening Fades

New York August 1 The Giants race to find a pitcher as time runs short. Jake Weimer has moved west and remains unavailable. McGraw has failed to locate him, leaving spring training looming.

York Jake Weimer McGraw

Ground Hogs Whip Cherubs In Charleroi Tilt

In Charleroi Pa on August 1 the home team defeated the Cherubs 9 to 6 in a tight game. Both clubs had three errors and Charleroi’s miscues produced most of the runs as Connellsville pitchers Cannon and Sweeney and hitters Mack and Duley provided standout contributions for the victors.

Connellsville Charleroi Homie Road Turd Patr Cannon Sweeney Mack Duley

Rewards for Clarksboro Fans Boost Home Team

An eager Clarksburg supporter promises rewards to Clarksboro players after a prewar overseas trip. He pledges two or three rounds of drinks to any pitcher who wins two games, to any player who hits three home runs, and to the hitter with three hits. The fan plans to share cheer and perks to boost the home club.

Clarksburg Clarksboro

National League Scores From Yesterday

National League teams posted results including Chicago 3 over Noxton 1 and New York leading 9. Daily matchups list Chicago at Boston Pittsburgh at Brooklyn and St. Louis at New York with Clavimat at Philadelphia. No games Sunday.

National Baseball League Yesterdy Chilcago Noxton Cincinnat Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn St. Louis New York Chicago Boston Pittsburty Vt

Local Court Seeks Clarity Over Removal Remarks

In Alabama a defamation suit centers on remarks by a fan named Tolinson that allegedly spurred Menger Melaworth’s removal from a team. The plaintiff argues the statements were defamatory and seek court ruling on whether remarks caused involuntary removal by an authority.

Emaingmam Joent Bum

Watson Horses Sweep at London Show and Fairmont Ribbons

Four horses from W. Watson of Fairmont Virginia dominated the Hot Show, sweeping lanes and winning all entries. Frank Winterbottom rode Ringing Boils in Maryland, while the Watson string earned favorable notes for Hackney mares, with The Chesing mare Mupnetine also securing category honors amid intense competition.

Long Branch Jano Watson Fairmont Virginia Alfred London Mefrann Watton Phaeton Frank —Winterbottom Maryhind Abd Maryland Ate Wateon'e Mupnetine Breland Thovet Tvs Otter Nts Paul Wen Oak Wey

Local Baseball Scores Reported in Yesterday’s Games

PAWA results from yesterday show Uniontown 1 versus Clarksburg 5 at Clarksburg. Grafton 7 over Walramont 2. Colulaville 9 defeated Charleroi 6.

Weekend High School Football Schedule Clash at Three Towns

Clarksburg visits Uniontown and Charleroi plays Connellsville while Fairmont faces Grafton. Sunday games set Grafton at Clarksburg and Connellsville at Fairmont for a regional slate.

Grafton Clarksburg Convellayne Fairmont

Robison seeks deal to trade Western pitcher and New York player

In New York Aug 1, Cardinals owner Stanley Robison and manager McGraw pursue a trade to move a Western pitcher and a New York player for cash. Robison backs high payments, had near deals with McGraw and Chicago, but refused to meet his price.

New York Stanley Robison Cardinals McGraw Giants Rolleou St. Louis Chicago Robison Cardinale Bridwell

Champs Eager to Buy Big Nap Rucker

Boston Aug 1 The Chicago club has not given up hopes of obtaining Brooklyn pitcher Big Nap Rucker. Harry McIntyre is named as the target and Donovan is said to have offered four Cub pitchers in exchange. Chance and Murphy deny the proposed deal while some Wall players stir rumor.

Boston Mass Clih Brooklyn Harry McIntyre Chiengwre St Je Aiso Donovan Durbin Mack Fraser Londgram Chance Murphy

Batting Averages for Drummers at Union Park

Local loyal reader asks for batting and fielding averages for Conaway and Zy Dawson and the Drummers for all games this year. Telegram notes four league clubs do not keep full box scores and scores omit at bats, so complete records are not published elsewhere.

Shinnston Sporting Telegram Conaway Zy Dawson Chirksburg Eague Union Park

World swimmer Annetta Keller sails 15 miles Boston run

Aug 1 Boston reports Annetta Keller of Australia, renowned champion woman swimmer, completed a 15 mile harbor voyage from Boston Harbor to Boston Light against strong tides and near gale winds. Her accompanying boat stayed close along the shore, extending the distance by about four miles.

Boston Annetta Kellerman Halla Australia Boston Harbor Boston Light

Baseball Bossip and Player Notes from Uniontown to St Paul

Bits of baseball chatter report Dawsons triple impressively, Moguls rallying with two men left on base, and a push toward first place as Aug 15 is named Comlakey Day. Mentions Henry Alexander Mugh McBreen and Nate Fisher leading leagues, Tinker’s waterman feats, and Frank Chance’s return to form in the race.

Chicago Tans Uniontown News-Standard Frank Chance Halt

Baseball Notes Show Hahn's Club Aiding Sox Amid Contention

Chicago reports Hahn’s Busy Club helping the White Sox as Melder and Anderson drive hitting, Wagner nears base hit milestones, and Cubs eye Picker Rucker while Uniontown lags in standings. Trades and pitcher moves swirl as teams seek late-season edge.

Pawva League Schedule Adjusted for Graf ton Participation

The committee rescheduled the Pawva League dates to include the Graf ton team. The revised list shows home and away games for Charleroi Uniontown Connellsville Fairmont Clarksburg and Grafton across August and September, with key dates in early August and late August through early September.

Tom Haymond Clarksburg Clarinaburg Grafton Pawva Ew Grafton Charlero Uniontown

Scores from yesterday in the American League

The league games yesterday ended with Chicago 4 Washington 1 and Cleveland 16 New York 3. Boston 9 Dorrait, St. Louis 4, Philadelphia 2. Detroit and Bi Louis results unclear. Upcoming games list Boston at Garrett, Philadelphia at St Louis, Washington at Chicago, New York at Cleveland, and Sunday matches Boston at Detroit, Philadelphia at St Louis, Washington at Chicago. SWEET MELODY FLODA.

American Baseball League Chicago Washington Cleveland New York Boston Dorrait St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Bi. Louis Gerrett Philadphia Chlergi St. Louia

Spitball Debate Grips White Sox Season

Chicago August 1 Walsh leads White Sox in a season with 20 shutouts. Total AL shutout gallows reach 67 as Sox stride to dominance. Pitcher Walsh defends spitball usage amid talk of banning the pitch and fears of arms wearing under scrutiny.

Cincinnati Players Trade Sparks Suspicion of Contests

A garbled July note from Cincinnati states it turned over star infielder John Deal to Lancaster for a $2,000 price as part of the Nation 3 commission inquiry into players tied to the 11-stat league. The report questions whether such dealings violate season rules and indicates plans to meet with a single man at the season’s close.

Cincinnati WI Chyomnnutl Nation 3 Commission Jonn Deal Lancaster

Giant Pitcher Reports to New York Manager

George Pale, a young pitcher, was secured by the New York Gants from the Charleston club of the South Atlantic range and has reported to Manager McGraw. Sweet Melody Flour.

New York George, Pale New York Gants Charleston South Athintic Range McGraw

Grafton Gains in Home Victory Over Fairmont in Rugged Game

Grafton won a hard fought home contest against Fairmont. Key players included Keener Haught Ott and Snodgrass. Pitchers Hugleton and Fisher split innings with Fisher allowing two base on balls and an error by Fairmont. The only big inning by Fairmont spoiled by Hia off Fisher.

Grafton Fairmont Wim Fauirmont Wil Cory Keener Haught Ottere Ty” Sane Weveral Wirmont Hila Fisher Dile Ferguson Keener Snodgrass Sweeney Bouldin Fhatier Hugleton Plaher Husteton Core Boule Jacobson Merguson Wild Piteh Haxleton Inher Arundel Gratton Ab.fe Jacobeon Kingsbay Conavery Swooney Hazleton Falrmont al Dore St . Xieax Jackloy Parkar Stodgrass A Dromiley Isher

Eems Sebring May Return to Baseball Fold

Cincinnati reports say Jimme Sebring may regain baseball status with support from Mr Herrmann and Pirates figures. Sebring praises a strong manager and notes relief from exile, while quirky local anecdotes mention Nicholas Whyte and a Pike Street Tit game with improvised bat and ball play.

Cincinnati Jimme Sebring Herrmann Sebring Marna Dreyfus Pirates Nicholas Whyte Pike Street

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