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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

3

Uniontown Beats Clarksburg In Late Comeback

Uniontown defeats Clarksburg 6 to 4 after trailing 6 1 in the eighth inning. Muldowney pitched well until a slight decline as McPartland fanned 10 over nine. Key plays and two putouts by Conaway at first highlighted a tense, crowd-filled game. Redman, McKenna, Dawson, and Price contributed for Uniontown. McCloskey and McKenna stood out defensively for Clarksburg.

Clarksburs Ibanen McPartland Muldowney Imrle Gribben Price Redman McKenna Dawson Roberts McCloskey McCoombs Conaway Cowan Uniontown Clarksburg Dalls Holland HPA B. Roberts Milley Rudolph P . Phillips A. LP E Dawson Clark Conoway Ruehle Agricultural and McAleese Fair Association

Fine Actors With Vogel's Big Sky Minstrel at Grand Opera House

John W. Vogel's Big Sky Minstrel returns to the Grand Opera House on August 17 for its eleventh annual appearance in this city, continuing a long running program featuring Vogel's troupe and local performers.

Grand Opera House John W. Vogel Big Sky Minstrel

Abundance Of Attractions At New Castle Fair

Abundance of attractions highlighted by a fall livestock poultry and horticultural show plus a premier racing program with large purses attracting top speeders. The slate lists daily events from August 19 to 21 including 2:80 pace 2:19 pace and 2:24 pace with notable acts by Charles Gano and the Lane troupe among others. Roy Gould was released by manager Hogan.

Detroit Chicago Cleveland Doston Philadelphia Washington New York New Castle Roy Gould Hogan

Barn Storm Looms After AA Closing Night Trip

Immediately after the American Association closing, John A. Bwinney will tour with a burh alarming trip, selecting players from beat clubs. Ambrose Puttnam and Jack Butthott are set to join the one up, with Heinet Peltz, Jake Beckley, Hinchman, Quinlan, Elwert, Ambruster, Eddie Tremayer and Arville Woodrur infielders and outfielders.

Pesson John A. Bwinney American Association Ambrose Puttnam Jack Butthott Heinet Peltz Jake Beckley Hinchman Quinlan

Connie Mack Praises Toledo Teamsters In Cleveland Review

Connie Mack touring with the Toledo and Columbia clubs commends Toledo pitchers Jap Barbeau and Duffielder Armbruster. He notes Barbeau is playing wonderfully and deserves a major league spot, while Armbruster is eager for more opportunities. Mack also praises Hickman’s current form and placement.

Cleveland Conmle Mack Toledo Columbia Toedo Barbeau Duffielder Armbruster Ormer Armbruster Connie Armour Hickman

Hill High Man at Clarksburg Gun Club Shoot

Dr W. St. Fun topped the weekly Clarksburg Gun Club event on the Union Weigh grounds with the high score, narrowly edged by Lee Johnson who challenged closely. The posted scores show AMM 1262 .25 and other marks for R. EL Johnson and J. Donahue with Corbitt also registering.

Dr. W. ST. Fun Clarksburg

Big Slobs Challenge The Water Street Quality Hollow

The Little Blobbers from Quality Hollow challenge the Lows des Quality Hill Big Blobs to a bat for supremacy on the Aeria diamond. Each team supplies its own equipment and covers ambulance hire if needed. reply via Telegram’s sporting columns.

Water Street Aeria

Painters Challenge Bakers to Baseball Game for Cash

The painters led by Captain Roy Soene issue a challenge to the bakers for a baseball game at Wilsonburg on a weekend afternoon August 21 or 22. The winning team will receive a premium of $50 in cash.

The Painters Roy Soene Bakers Wilsonburg

Yesterday's results in tie baseball league standings

Yesterday Uniontown defeated Clarksburg six to four Charleroi shut out Fairmont four to zero Lounelieville beat Gratton two to one Connellsville edged Grafton one to zero Today Grafton visits Charleroi Fairmont travels to Uniontown Clarksburg plays Connellsville

Uniontown Clarksburg Charlero Fairmont Lounelieville Gratton Connellsville Grafton Charlerolairmont

National League Scores and Upcoming Games

In the National League yesterday Chicago 0 Pittsburgh 1 Brooklyn 4 New York 0 Boston 0 Philadelphia Cincinnati 1 St Louis 7. Today Boston at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at St Louis.

Chicago Pittsburg Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis iBoston Pitsburg W. L

Clerks Defeat Victorn In Six Inning Park Game

The Clerks defeated the Victorn in a hot six inning game played on the Union Park diamond at 6 o'clock in the evening.

Union Park Clerks

Grafton and Cokers Split Connellsville Doubleheader

Connellsville and Grafton split a pair of games in Connelisville on Aug 14. McIlvaine pitched both games for Grafton, with Blanchard and Sweeney contributing in the first and McIlvaine and Lawton in the second. Wolmer of New Castle and Gray of Sharon are among league batters in the seedy circle.

Connelisville Grafton Mellvaine Connville Blanchard Sweeney McIlvaine Lawton Conn'villé Shofter Wolmer New Castle Gray Elder Sharon O. & P. League Hobson Woodruff East Liverpool McAleese Youngstown Tarlton Braun McKeenport Murphy Akron

Rube Marqvard Surges In Giants Sale After Slow Ball Plan

The article notes Rube Marqvard’s slow ball development under Baya McGraw as a reason for his recent form since the Giants sale. It recalls Packs Never facing Clark Griffith, praising Griffins’ control and Never’s long walk before a southern league galnet.

Rube Marqvard Giants Baya McGraw Clark Griffith Griffine Cy Young Addie Joa Galnet Tacks Steen Min Griff

Hanlon must leave Sharon team for hospital report

Cathar d Hanton of Sharon must resign from the team next Saturday and report to Georgetown University Hospital at the start of next month. He will play his last game in Canton before returning to hospital duties as a physician. His name on the diamond is Martell.

Sharon Cathard Hanton Canton Georgetown University Hospital Hunton Diamond Bs Martell

Best Player in Eastern League Highlighted

Lefty Mellveen, star Penn State alumnus and former member of the Washington P.O.M. league team, is hailed as the Eastern league's best all around player. Since leaving State College he had trials with Pittsburgh, joined Washington, then Newark in the Eastern league where he tops the pitching rotation while also excelling at bat. Newark owner Geo Blallings confirms Mellveen as the top man in the organization and notes he is ready for a major league trial. Major league clubs are watching his progress as the season advances.

Charles Gano Beng Gano Vogel Sam Morris Bil Carney John Goss Rolen Lane Lefty Mellveen Pennsylvania State College Washington P.O. M State College Mellveen Pittsburg Tme Steubenville Newark Geo.t. Blallings Psserte McKveen

Arkansas State League Scandal Over Umpire’s Alleged Actions

Wempol Tenn August 14. Umpire Dan Crotty a veteran player accuses Arkansas State League President Craighead of sending telegraph orders to favor a certain club in championship games. Crotty claims a telegram signed by Craighead exists and alleges bias. Crotty suspended pending hearing.

Wempol Tenn Dan Crotty Craigheld

Little Johnny Jones Captivates Nation With Hit Run

The stage hit Little Johnny Jones drew nationwide acclaim after its New York premiere. George M. Cohan achieved instant fame as writer and star, following prior successes The Governor's Son and Running for Office. The show staged in Philadelphia and Boston, with sustained popularity and major engagements planned for the season.

Johnny Jones New York George M. Cohum Mr. Cohan Giet Omer Chicago Johny Jones Little Johnny Jones Grand Opera House Metropalis Boson Isi Phil

Babes Pound W Humphries In Charleroi Bout

Charleroi Pa Aug 14 Fairmont batsmen pounded Wille Humphries in a hot afternoon game scoring four runs. Pitchers Hunt and Snodgrass aided, with Humphries hit for multiple safeties as the Rays held a tight contest near the end.

Charleroi Chi Fairmont Batemen Wille Humphrion A Hiephard Miike Walrmont Hunt Huriphe Dally

Swacin Joins Colonels After Arriving in Louisville

Harry Swacin, the prized recruit secured by the local American Association club from the Pittsburgh Nilenia, has arrived in Louisville and will join the Colonels after a conference with President Baker. He is not in the lineup immediately but is expected to strengthen the team. Cincinnati NL club to play in Cuba after the season ends. contract signed for November series.

Louisville Harry Swacin Pittsburg Nilennia Baker Minnespolis Colonels Byanka Cotonsts Nia Cincinnato Cincinnati National League Clu Cuba

Pine Grove pennant race and scattered baseball gossip

Bulletin notes Pine Grove wins pennant while Uniontown and Connelaville crews chase standings amid gossip about pitchers, players and managers. Mentions Fairmont Coal Company holiday, Warren GM, and several minor league names, with scattered observations on upcoming games and regional clubs.

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