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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
3
Clarksburg edged Corinetlaville 9 to 6 in a wild game at Union Park. The narrative centers on slugging and mishaps with vivid, humorous descriptions of players and errors, highlighting Clarkaburg and Connellaville’s offensive bursts, Blanchard’s misplays, and a dramatic late surge by Mud Town hitters.
Amid gossip notes Hird Jines mentions the Dawson family and Del Howard's activity with the Cubs. The report lists various batting and fielding details, including hits, home runs by Conaway, sacrifices, stolen bases, double plays, and pitcher notes with time of 1 45.
A scattered update covers AL results and upcoming games with teams like Philadelphia and Chicago, plus notes on players such as August Salve and Connie Muck. It mentions new franschise talks, pitcher movements, and interest in improving team facilities amid attendance growth.
Arrangements are underway for a three day exposition and livestock show at Rock Springs Park from September 23 to 25. The Rock Springs Company intends to create a premier regional event drawing participants from West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio with liberal premiums and special features across livestock, poultry, horses, sheep, goats, crafts, and farm products. The grounds include a large exposition building and ample space for exhibits.
Philadelphia catcher McLean is praised for strong throwing and hitting, with manager Murray leveraging his defense in fall games. The piece notes McGraw’s attempts to acquire Ganzel to sell McLean.
In a late evening incident in Yourgowntown Akron Gasubalt, Mmanwene was hit in the heart by a til and is in the City Hospital with a severe injury. Winton drove in the Dal and Prickenstdee failed to act. the person was unconscious for three hours and may not recover enough to play.
The article lists pitchers with no hit games and players with multiple hits in the season. Names include Ambros Tuttnath Jands Marquard Beamon Curtin Stovall and others, noting four six hit suites two two hit games and numerous one hit and five hit performances.
A garbled historical text hints at ongoing disputes among managers and club owners over leadership, mentioning President Mullinm and two figures connected to the Indicator. Other names referenced include O Day and Johnstone in an unclear context.
Cleveland completes a significant acquisition as Goode joins the roster from an undisclosed source. The move aims to bolster the lineup after a period of limited production and adds a veteran presence to the pitching staff.
Yesterday results list Clarkeburg 2 Connellavilly 5 Fairmont 1 Grafton 4 Uniontown 8 Charleroi 1. Today Connellsville visits Clarkaburg Grafton plays Pairmont Charleroi at Uniontown. Sundays schedule Grafton at Fairmont Convellavillé at Clarksburg.
Boston manager Joe Kelley tried to make another deal with Clarke before leaving Boston but Preddy declined. McCarthy is likely done for the year with a broken arm and x ray showing a bone split at the plate Tuesday. Turrett reports Worcester New England baseball growth while Boston faces a shaky season and fresh plans for winter work.
Willie Keeler of the New York Americans leads in lifetime hits with 2 861 in a 16 year major league career. He trails only Wagner and Lajoie in current attention on 2,000 hit milestones, as 139 more hits would reach the 2,000 mark.
Charley Hickman and Jack Barry contend for prominence as talents move across teams. Barry has been shifted from Philadelphia to Cincinnati St Louis and New York. Hickman, who has drawn interest from major league clubs and spent two seasons with Cleveland, was recently sold to Tate. The outcome of their potential major league returns remains uncertain.
Action by Mink owners of the American Association reinstates Player M J Kelley at the St Paul club after his Alpine belting export in 1908, following a meeting held here.
Sam Mertes arrives in California with the Oakland team after being dropped by the Eastern League. He hints at a possible return later, amid the surprised reaction from fans and observers as baseball news continues to unfold.
Uniontown earned a narrow victory over Charteroi in a well played game yesterday afternoon. The final score was Uniontown 10 0 0 2 0 0 0 - 3 9 Charteroi 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 391. Shettier, Rankenberry, Rumphries, Dailey, and Holland contributed for Uniontown.
National League results list Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 2 while Philadelphia Pittsburg and New York Chicago games were rained out. Notable mentions include Jenkinw Carlisle 3 2 1 and Keins Griffon errors plus Fairient 4 with a 2:00 time and umpire Immlth.
Buckwheat Jackson starred for Grafton as they defeated Fairmont Outs in a pitched battle at Soul Side Park. The game featured strong hitting and Jackson’s solid relief sparking the win, with Parker and Roy Keener contributing notable plays. Carlisle also delivered later in the contest before the final out.
Reported games list Pittsburg at Philadelphia Chicago at New York and St Louis at Boston while rumors swirl over a transfer involving McNichols and Meche. Giants eye Frank Meche as a third line addition and McNichols to report in New York next Monday amid a negotiable 9000 dollar demand.
In New Castle Pennsylvania a crane formerly with the Free team of the O24 TP league has argued with the Nooka Catcher and Briggur over a needed feat.
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