Wilbert Robinson Dies at 70. Uncle Robbie Remembered
Atlanta obituary recalls Wilbert Robinson a famed catcher and manager of the Orioles and Dodgers. Born 1864 in Hudson Massachusetts, he led Brooklyn to two NL titles and coached Giants before a 1930 departure. He died after a fall in Atlanta at age 70, murmuring I am too tough to die as he passed holding his wife’s hand.
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Dean Brothers Reach Major League as Peanut Seller
Elmer The Great Dean leaves the Houston Buffs to join the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium where Dizzy and Nutsy Dean already starred. He will sell peanuts at the park, following a trial with the Buffs that officials say showed he fits best as a concession vendor.
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Washington Nears Top In Tri-County League
Special to The Gazette reports Washington beat Wyman 3 to 0 to gain a notch toward the Tri County League lead. Other league scores include Wapello 10 Crawfordsville 3 Columbus Junction 3 Winfield 0.
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Columbus Junction Diamondballers Triumph In Tri-County League
Columbus Tigers defeat Win field kitt enball team 3 to 0 in a Tri County league game. Columbus Midgets lose 6 to 0 to Conesville Midgets. Monday results include West Side 8 Fredonia 3 and Shellbark 4 East Side 2 Cotter 11 Columbus City 10.
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Riverside Teams Split Two Games With Kalona
Riverside defeated Kalona 17-6 in the boys game as part of a doubleheader. Paul Yanksky, Cline and Leo Jean homered for Riverside. Kalona girls defeated Riverside girls 11-6 with Myrtle Denison homering for Kalona.
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Winthrop-Lamont Beats Winthrop in Kittenball Clash
In a well played contest on Monday night, Lamont defeated the Winthrop Community club team in a kittenball game 4 to 0. Jesup also defeated Winthrop in the same evening, per Special to The Gazette.
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Woman Pitcher Pitches Sinclairs To Win Over Quakers
A large Daniels park crowd watched the Sinclair company beat Quaker Oats 5 to 2 as a claimed lady pitcher appears in Packers regalia. Ahrens, nee Miss Harlow, held the Quakers to five hits while contributing on offense and base running. Cronkite and Benedict were among early scoring plays, with Fuller homering in the fourth to put the Packers ahead.
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Des Moines Wins from Omaha in 9 3, Baseball Report
Des Moines Demons defeat Omaha Packers 9 to 3 in a Wednesday night game. The Demons pounded Monte Stratton and John Interkofer for 15 hits, with Al Gizelbach allowing only three hits through five innings. Also noted are St Joseph beating Rock Island 4 to 3 and Davenport Blue Sox 8 to 3 over Sioux City in related box.
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Fast Races Mark Fair Program In Jackson County
Jackson County fair races featured fast times with the largest field ever in the 2:24 pace split into two divisions. Ruth H owned by C. E. Harding took first in 2:13 with Bobble. results also list Chestnut Hunter Hazel Direct and Btarmater in the 2:20 trot, purse 100 with added money, and a half mile run where Aqua Prieta and Murless placed first and second under local owners and drivers.
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Milleville
Playground Softball Standings Announced
Amana Demons will play Ladora Sunday at Ladora as standings are issued for the playground softball league.
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Immortal Orioles Pass Into History
A tribute to legendary Orioles figures led by Uncle Wilbert Robinson, detailing his era with the Dodgers Robins, pennant wins in 1916 and 1920, and his later life with Cap Huston in Atlanta.
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Allison Van Ryn Bell And Tidball In Longwood Net Meet
The forty second Longwood bowl tennis tournament in Brookline Massachusetts heads to the semi finals as survivors Wilmer Allison John Van Ryn Berkeley Bell and Jack Tidball advance. The casualty list features Bryan Grant Frankie Parker and Don Budge as early exits thinning the field.
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Strawberry Point Clubs Defeated In Twin Bill
In Strawberry Point two games Tuesday night the Greeley girls beat the local girls 17 to 8. The Arlington All-Stars edged the local team 3 to 2 in a fast game, batteries Anderson and Squires, Jahr and Opperman.
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Financial Facts About Raider Treasury From Cedar Rapids
The Raiders publicized their $10,000 starting fund after selling 1,200 ticket books at forty cents each. After taxes, league shares and expenses totaling about $5,000, trainer and travel costs pushed the deficit to roughly $3,700, with $1,300 earned from Johnny Dickshot reducing losses. Booster tickets and 1935 prospects are discussed as steps to breakeven.
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