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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR shows a Big Four route with times 12:25 pm 1:37 pm and 5:37 pm and notes on a Sunday schedule. Mentions New York Central Lines ticket agent and an information operator for inquiries.
A high scoring, error riddled contest ends with the Tanks edging the Diggers as O’Day drives a key double and Wolfe supplies late run support. Anderson’s fielding miscues and strong hitting by several players shape the wild matchup, with London’s pitchers trading blows in a dramatic finish.
Marion catcher Craig pitched a masterful game in relief as the Diggers rallied in the eighth inning. Anderson and Tate powered key hits, Gowdy misplayed a crucial baserun, and Wolfe's fielding helped set up the late scoring spree securing a 9th inning comeback over the Lanks.
Lancaster managers and players rally around a pennant push as a nine game home stretch nears. Managers praise pitching by Fox and Jerry Carter while Lanks chase a strong run at Portamouth and Newark, with Spurs on a winning streak to be halted.
In a tense Ohio State League run, Mansfield defeated Lima 16 to 2 while Newark suffered a 6 to 0 loss to Portmouth. Marion remained four games behind the league leader as Portsmouth and Newark split today’s doubleheader results.
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