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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
3
Clarksb irg Moguls win 4 to 1 as Humphries struggles but stalwarts Gribben Conaway drive scoring with key hits in eighth. Scottdale defense falters late while Moguls rack up runs and secure attendance around 300.
Two double headers were played in the National League. Scores listed include Pittsburgh 0 at Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 2 at Cincinnati 7, Regton 2 at New York 6, Venton 3 at New York 6, Philadelphia 5 at Brooklyn 3. Games note Wracklow, Borton, and Chicago vs St. Louis matchups.
Clarksburg defeated Scottdale 6 to 2 while Contelisville lost 5. Fairmont trailed Charleroi 5 to 2. Today Connellsville meets Uniontown Scottdale faces Fairmont and Charleroi plays Clarksburg.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on June 24 the home team Uniontown lost to Connellsville in a 12 inning game. Poor pitching by Limrie, lifted for Schettler in the seventh, left Uniontown behind as Connellsville hit at key moments. Errors abounded on both sides with Uniontown leading by one before the visitors pulled ahead. Final score Uniontown 3 Connellsville 5.
Detroit June 24 report says the Chicago Americans planned to purchase pitcher Burns of the Washington club. Burns is hailed as a star youngster and top left hander, with Fielder Jones stating no confirmed deal but openness to Burns. Comiskey reportedly wired Senators manager Carillion with terms during Washington’s visit.
Cal Alderman a left handed pitcher who was drafted by Pittsburgh last season and played for Springfield and Wheeling has signed with the McKeesport team of the O P League. Also on the roster are ex Pirates Jock Menefee Ol Latimer and Royal Shaw plus Sneaker McGuire carried by Pittsburgh reserve list last winter.
In East Liverpool June 24 rumors say Will Powell the well known basketball player and pitcher Wan may stay with the Springfield club of the Connecticut league despite offers from Wheeling. Powell has led Balimbre Union league teams to wins and disputes over contracts have occurred. he was drafted by the New York Nationals but no current contract was tendered. If Fleming moves to Wheeling next season Powell is a long shot to join him.
Readable tidbits recount Uniontown baseball chatter, players and moments at Cycle Park. Mentions McKenna McCracken Drumm Humphries Jones Wagner Davis Porter Hagan Washer and others with stray anecdotes on fielding, batting, and a disputed play at home plate.
In a ragged clash at Fairmont, the Elysian Band defeated the Prohibs 7 3 after Tom Andrews faltered in the seventh. Kesner of the Prohibs was hurt sliding into base, while Captain Comgroya and gate were benched amid umpire wrangling. Charleroi led with 14 singles as Fairmont struck early but could not sustain the rally. Scottdale visits Fairmont next for a two game set with Gordy or Buck Jackson expected to start for Mack.
The Telegram reports an official challenge issued for a baseball game between Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction men and the Dough Mixers. The date is to be arranged soon and only designated players may participate. The Baker manager is asked to contact the traction company to finalize details at their local office.
June 24 report says the American Olympic team will be short three performers when the Philadelphia steamship sails. Missing are W Z Dray of Yale the pole vault star J J Whiteman of Pennsylvania and Towe of Michigan. Gribert may help, but Whiteman’s absence removes a key alternates option for the 200 yards and 1600 relay.
The readable words mention places and people such as Sallp olt, Strack, Andrews, Kisg, Patrick, Pallmont, Geary, and Charierot but no cohesive event or clear report emerges from the damaged text. The item appears to be a garbled street or transit notice with multiple misspellings.
Manager John Ganzel signs college players for his team next season. George Kelley of Michigan joins as pitcher and will report after senior year. Pitcher Glucock from the Wolverines is also to appear for Chicago Thursday. Captain Sullivan of Michigan has been acquired but will not report until next senior.
New York June 24 tentative agreement to play for world chess title. Dr. Siegbert Tarrasch of Nuremberg and Dr. Wilhelm Steinitz holder of the title discuss a match in mid August. The German and Bavarian chess bodies back a 20 game match with draws not counted and stakes of $2000 or a $1000 purse option.
Memphis June 24 Becker, a protest outfielder from Pithrburg, starred for Little Rock in the Southern League. He collected four hits and four RBIs, drove in another run, and helped Little Rock beat Mobile to 11.
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