[Big Six]

Canal Dover Argus, August 2, 1898

MILLERS SEIZE FIRST PLACE
Callahan Shuts Out Reds, 2-0
Over Three Thousand Watch Great Game

CANAL DOVER--It is rare when a game of base ball that has been touted as a great one lives up to its promotion. Such was the case here yesterday, when the Canal Dover Millers met the Circleville Reds in a contest for first place in the East Division of the Township League. As three thousand or more looked on, Canal Dover twirler Charlie Callahan held the Circleville club without a run for nine full innings, leading the Millers to a 2-0 victory that left them in sole possession of the top spot in the standings.

The youngster kept the powerful Reds batsmen off balance, mixing his swift shoots with a sharp curve and a clever change of pace. His control was as good as it has been all year, as he did not walk a single batter while striking out eight.

With twenty victories to his credit against only seven defeats, Callahan has won as many games as any pitcher in the league, and no boxman has retired more batters via the three-strike route than he. In his second season with the Millers, Callahan has demonstrated that he has all the stuff he will need to make it in faster company. The Canton nine will surely find a place for him next season, so those of us in Canal Dover who enjoy his work should make sure to get out to the grounds and watch him now...