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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
6
In a misty Millbrook game Portsmouth capitalized on Wolfe errors and tight fielding to edge Marion. Key plays include Holmquist driving in runs, Willoughby stealing, and a ninth-inning rally that left Wolfe stranded as Diggers suffered costly miscues and late hits.
Three Stars of Cincinnati Nationals praised for improving ball, with Griffith guiding a green team to stronger play. Manager Griffith leads by example, polishing errors and building a disciplined, businesslike lineup as players like Egan, Paskert, and Mitchell contribute with sharper hitting and fielding.
Fragmented box score style notes show McAllister, Farrell, Staley, Willoughby and others in a muddled play by play. Errors, hits, and substitutions mix with batters like Staley and McKernan, while Williams and Blake figure in the late scoring actions and defensive miscues.
Basis players Holmquist Lewis Struck out by Holmquist Lewis 2 double plays Holmquist to Coiling to Spencer Collins to Spencer Umpire Fleming Thane. Contract awarded for a new erecting room for Marion Stamping company to align with Walidinge under construction. Marshall Millwork company of Putttman awarded the contract. Work on other buildings has begun and will be rushed to completion. G W King head of committee overseeing contract.
The Sporting Editor urges Marion residents to raise about 200 dollars to sustain the baseball club through the season. He notes some have given hundreds while others give only small amounts and stresses collective effort. The piece lists fundraising channels and mentions salaries and gate receipts, with readers urged to contribute promptly to keep the team afloat.
Mansfield Whoopers fattened batting average with seventeen singles off Joe Smith as Lima struggled. Newark and Lancaster won key games, while Marion vows a late push. Lima led the standings but faces three more road games after a Sunday clash slated with Mansfield.
Former Marion short stop Tommy Mylett, a noted player on the local scene, has jolted Portemouth with his latest move. Details are sparse but the talent swap signals a notable shift for the team this season.
An advertisement claims Dr Howard's Specific at Hana cures disease heads and liver troubles while improving digestion appetite and digestion. It promises a refund if relief is not achieved and offers 60 doses by mail with prepaid charges and a specimen sent for 25 cents.
At a Monday meeting the library trustees decided to close the public library at eight o clock each evening through the hot summer months. The action follows the regular monthly review and reflects a plan to manage hours during warm weather. Believed health benefits are claimed for Hol lixter s Rocky Mountain Tea advertised at 35 cents.
National League results show Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn with key games and player pairings. American League updates include Cleveland, Washington, Chicago, and Philadelphia standings with notable hitters and pitchers listed, alongside game sites at Pittsburgh, Boston, and Detroit areas.
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