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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a sale side by Gomanding and mentions Khoup's Cough Cure. It references Dr. package with others and contrasts differences. The readable text is unclear about dates, places, or exact quantities.
In a West Penn league contest at Union Park Butler rallied to beat Clarksburg 4 to 2 after pitcher Laing uncorked two wild throws in the ninth allowing two Pennsylvania runners to score. Clarksburg led 2 0 until Butler tied the game in the seventh. McCracken, Nagle and Jacobson fueled Butler’s late surge, while Clarksburg’s Laing struggled with control until the final innings. Attendance reached about 600 as Latrobe, Greensburg, and Fairmont posted earlier results.
In Clarksburg the home team edge Butler 3 to 2 as Peer and McCracken lead with two stolen bases each and a lone two-base hit by Linneborn. Pitching by McTighe and Hoff man yields balanced scoring with defensive plays shaping the final result. Attendance reaches 400 as the game spans 1 hour 45 minutes.
May 6 at Traction Park a parade of balloons carried the insignia of the Fairmont baseball team. Beaver Falls spectator group attended to mark the event as about a thousand fans watched the ascent. The balloons bore Fairmont marks and celebration drew local interest.
National League results show Cincinnati routing St Louis 14 to 2 while Chicago edged Pittsburgh 3 to 1. Brooklyn visits New York and Philadelphia travels to Boston as Cleveland shuts out Chicago 4 to 0.
The Independent team travels to Greensburg for a decisive game expected to draw crowds despite shop closures. Eddie Cramer joins Scottdale as catcher, while Butler plans a parade and new uniforms. The squad anticipates proving skill against Greensburg and La Roche in upcoming days.
Two players Pitchar Posey of Marietta and Rightfelder Washindor of Brookville Pa received ten cans from Clarksburg management as part of a reduction in players. Both were skilled and released due to roster limits.
Ad copy for a flour product named Sweet Melody Flour marketed as aiding digestion and stomach strength. Claims include digestion of food, added vitality, and strong blends. Mentions national Pure Food and Drug Law and availability from druggists. The text imitates vintage ad language with typographical errors.
An ad touts Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup as a remedy for cold or cough. It claims the product contains nonplates and gently moves the bowels to drive the cold from the system, presenting a period advertising tone.
Local notice shows Nureka Plumbing at 498 Pike Street offering home repairs and a payor ride service. The fragment references Jome 'phous 8 and Ball "phous 2W, suggesting additional wording about service areas or rates.
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