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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
3
Local chatter from Clarksburg to Canton and Sharon centers on minor league signings releases and futures. Reports note Clark Grinch’s NY club gesture and Wheeling’s growing roster as teams hunt pennants with new contracts and suspensions. The scene touches Fairmont shortstops and Petersport prospects amid derby talk and managerial moves.
Milwaukee club manager Barry McCormick says Harry McChesney will stay with the Brewers unless a specific deal with an alternate player is offered. The Indianapolis approach is noted but only a favorable swap could move McChesney, with Rube Marard as a potential counter.
A local page item lists prominent participants for a community popular player contest. Names include Conaway McAleese Gribben Lower F Dawson Jimmy Clark McAvoy Wilson J Dawson McCormick McGinty Fletcher Miller.
American League tallies show Chicago 1 Detroit 3 New York 4 Moston 4 Paradelphia 2 Washington St Louis Cleveland 3 Cleveland 38 standings list with team records. Pending schedule notes include Detroit at Cleveland Boston at Philadelphia New York at Washington St Louis at Chicago. Bishop Potter’s health declines as George B Clair visits board of education for annual settlement in Cooperstown NY.
Clarksburg edged Scottdale 7 to 6 in a fierce slugfest. Scottdale started with two runs in the second and tied the game later as Uney added two more in the seventh. A three run inning helped Clarksburg pull ahead, aided by multiple hits and an error-filled contest.
Pa results show Scottdale 6 Clarkaburg 7 Uptontown 3 Fairmont 2 Charleroi 3 Conpeltaville 3 in 12 innings. Today’s games list Fairmont at Unioptown Clarkeburg at Connellsville Charleroi at Scottdale.
COKERS BEAT CELESTIALS QHARLEROL Pa July 2 Connellsville crew defeated the home team in a wall played game yesterday afternoon. The score was 3 to 2. Mumphries and Dally Conners and Watson contributed for the winners while Charleroi managed four hits and four errors.
Baltimore rumors swirl that Frank Farrell of the New York Americans may pursue Hamiton Hanlon as New York’s next manager. The Baltimore News notes Farrell appears likely but stresses no formal contract or confirmation exists and Hanson’s status remains unsettled amid managerial speculation.
Jersey City names Hageno McCann as new manager, succeeding Joe Loan who resigned. McCann, formerly of the Paterson club in the Upton League, will oversee the team from the bench except in emergencies, while Bean continues at shortstop.
At Clarksburg Gun Club Union Heights on Wednesday afternoon John Basset Johnson won high score with one miss out of 100 birds. Neoke Kohler Carlown and Donohue posted scores among others, while the field included several unclear entries and figures.
Philadelphia club Wistitt aims to acquire Dave Brain from the Reds, offering pitcher Buster Brown in exchange. The proposed deal, tied to a test proposition by Manager Murray, could be finalized this week in Cincinnati.
Telegram Newsies edge Adamston 7 to 8 in a pitching duel and late runs. Jenkins and Jett lead Telegram while Hale and Frankita shine for Adamston as the game unfolds with key defensive plays.
An unverlin ding honk ghtended theinit Prestriction amd Gayttat Tenth erhoodé to meet with the Methodive Brotherhood at Gee Chapel Sunday aft 3 o'clock to hear Rev Dr Carl Dovey president of the Woesteyan Goninge of Wret Finn at Buckhannyn who will make an address at the lear pamed. City men are belted to attend. invitation passed at executive board meeting of the Methodict Stretherheed.
In Squire Harry Gutiton’s Court on Wednesday evening Mire Wright faced charges of paminiting Mrs Star Wes and Mrs Starkey, accused of carrying. The court ordered both to post bond of 4109 to keep the peace for six tenths, with Constable Darton handling the case as it proceeds.
The city hotel sector reports strong patronage and rising business in June, with several properties noting their best four years. Travelers like Myra Hall and Russell Johnson contribute to a busy season, while local firms Pine Grove Mfg and Lagd & Provement Cu show solid activity.
Otto Deke, Gunthers shortstop, will not join the Candy Makers or any American League team this season. Manager Nelson says Deke declined a big league offer and plans to remain with his club in Champaign, preferring engineering work over professional baseball.
Yesterday National League games yielded Philadelphia 1 against Boston 6 and 5 to 14 for Philadelphia vs Boston, plus New York 1. Today Chicago hosts Pittsburg, Philadelphia visits New York, Brooklyn meets Boston, Cincinnati at St Louis, and Milwaukee at Thursday morning county court session for a settler with the sheriff.
Uniontown, Pa July 2 Uniontown won the game from the visiting Fairmonts in a close afternoon contest. Fairmont fought hard to tie the score but Uniontown held on as Rudolph and Hillioy combined to spark the home club. Errors and miscues limited both teams though Uniontown prevailed in a tight battle.
Salem reports a resident still roaming in the woods tied to a jewel theft. McCune was charged with stealing 24 pieces from Homer Tate weeks ago and fled during a hot pursuit. Michigan resident Michiel Th Post, a local business visitor, noted in the report.
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