Pitched Up Nine Falls Short at Crystal Falls Field
Crystal Falls defeated Bessemer 11 to 5 at Forest City Athletic Field in Crystal Falls. Manager Frank Roman criticized his lineup after a seven inning tight game that devolved into a scoring onslaught, with Crystal Falls capitalizing on five eighth inning errors as Bessemer unraveled. Webb, James, Janov and Hoeft stood out for Falls in a game marked by defensive miscues and misplays on both sides.
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Crystal Falls
Bessemer
Forest City
Frank Roman
Iron County
Gents
Roman
Torzewski
Hoeft
James
Janov
Falls Bunch
Skarvi
Nespo
Webb
Basket
Bessemer Ab Po
Ib Webb
Duray
Crystal Falls Ab Po
J. Kinney
H. Johnson
Folly's Bitter Fruit
Three base hits Williams W. Johnson two base hits Hoeft Kinder. Sacrifice hits H. Johnson. Stolen bases Basket Kinder. Struck out Hoeft seven Kinder four. Bases on balls Hoeft one. Wild pitches Hoeft two. Passed ball Williams. Time of game two innings. Umpires Lynch Anderson.
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Williams
W. Johnson
Hoeft
Kinder
H. Johnson
Lynch and Anderson
Baltimore’s Bill Holden homers as season opener vs Toronto
Bill Holden of Baltimore hit a homer with three on base in the opening game against Toronto. Wally Schang, acquired by the Yankees from the Red Sox to boost their offense, went 25 at bats before his first hit.
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Bill Holden
Baltimore
Toronto
Wally Schang
Yankees
Red Sox
Yanks
Crystal Falls Faces Changeable Lineup After Rough Game
Crystal Falls manager notes a poor showing and predicts a different lineup for the return match on August 21. Connie Webb shines with a circus catch in the first inning as Lefty Hoeft pitches well despite heat and a two-homer game by opponents. Duress from missing Field Manager Ed Pascoe noted, while Williams of Crystal Falls stands out with four singles and a triple in five trips.
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Bessemer
Skarvi
H. Johnson
Crystal Falls
Connie Webb
Upper Peninsula
Lefty Hoeft
Lefty
Green Bay
Roman
Kinder
Hoeft
Janov
Torzewski
Duray
Ed Pascoe
Williams
U. P
Egg Prices Fall Open Door to More Purchases
The note observes eggs becoming cheaper allowing broader consumption. It contrasts how wealthy individuals readily speak about their initial wealth but remain silent on later fortunes, implying a cautious stance on lasting wealth.
Race Drivers Superstitious Lucky Baby Shoes on Wheel
Eddie Pullen, a veteran dirt track racer in Goodyear cars, clings to a unique talisman a pair of baby shoes hung on his steering wheel. He says the tiny shoes, the creepers of his first-born, protect him from injury, and he hints this may be his final racing season if the shoes wear out.
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Eddie Pullen
Eddie
Pullen
Speedway
Baseball signs and quirky origin notes from an old year
A rough roundup mentions Bill Bart hen’s Reds sign up, a right handed pitcher Leslie M. Kibbie from the University of Vermont on trial with Washington, and manager Frank Owen planning a Western league tour to Japan and China. It also cites a dubious claim that baseball started in 1889 with Doubleday and a near wreck in 1019 by Doublecroms.
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Leslie M. Kibbie
University of Vermont
Washington Club
Frank Owen
St. Joseph
Japan
China
Doubleday
Webb shines for Bessemer at Crystal Falls crowd-pleasing fielding
Webb has been a feature of nearly every Bessemer game this season and at Crystal Falls he delivered a crowd-pleasing display with clever fielding that drew praise.
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Webb
Bessemer
Crystal Falls
Tires Should Be Fully Inflated In The Summer
A cautionary note on tire pressure explains heat expands air but under inflation causes more tire damage. Experts urge weekly checks with a tire gauge and warn against relying on kicking tests. The piece also lightly lampoons jokes about new college graduates.
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Graham & Pecard
United States
Local swim attendance hits 1003 setting town record
Attendance at the new gym pool last week reached 1,003 underscoring a local record. Physical Director R P Williams reported the surge before leaving for a month’s vacation. The pool closes until August 1 as lessons topped 179 participants. Williams and N S Coyne taught daily for three weeks.
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R. P. Williams
Williams
N. S. Coyne
Watersmeet Triumphs Over Ironton In Tenning Rally
Watersmeet defeated Ironton 8 to 1 after a 4-4 tie through nine innings. Ironton collapsed in the tenth, giving Watersmeet a 12 run burst and securing the victory at the local park.
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Ironton
Watersmeet
Bessemer Baseball Schedule Fragments
A fragmented list shows Bessemer baseball dates with opponents and locations. Entries include Duluth Athletics July 8 and Wakefield July 10, Ashland July 17, Washburn July 4, Marquette July 31, Open August 7 and 28, Crystal Falls August 21, with several unclear or duplicated items.
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Duluth Athletics
Wakefield
Ashland
Washburn
Marquette
Crystal Falls
Here
St Jacobs Oil Promised Fast Relief for Backaches
A vintage promotional note claims a five cent bottle of St Jacobs Oil cures backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatic pains. It encourages quick rubbing into the sore area and promises relief within fifty counts without skin burning or harm.
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St Jacobs
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