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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1938
Page
3
Clare defeated Porter 9 to 0 as Reg Trietch pitched a masterful complete game allowing four scattered hits and three walks. The defense was perfect with no errors. Next, Clare travels to Rosebush for a return game, then hosts Green Spot of Mt. Pleasant at the tourist park on August 21.
The Clare boys were defeated by Leonard’s Refinery last Thursday night 16 to 5. James Crane, Clare’s pitcher, struggled and was not in his usual form. Two Clare games are planned this week, but dates were not set at press time. Batting averages list Irwin 464, Stough 455, Cummings 410, Crane 400, Thayer 361, and several others with lower marks.
The Clare softball team defeated Shepherd 7 to 1 Tuesday evening. Pitcher Crane struck out 16 and walked three as Clare looks ahead to next Tuesday’s game against Weidman and a future matchup with the undefeated C. CG. C. colored team.
Eastern League action shows Clare routed Porter 9 to 0 and Green Spot beat Coleman 17 to 12 in ten innings. Harrison defeated Shepherd 5 to 6, while Delwin won 21 to 3 against Dover. Rosebush and Mobilgas games incomplete. August 14 fixtures list Mobil Gas at Dover and other matchups.
Reg Trletch had four hits as Clare Whitewashed Porter 9 0. Harrison lost when Shepherd scored in the 10th to lift Delwin over Harrison 6 5. Dover beat Delwin 26 3 in a high scoring game with a brawl tease between Dutch Allen and Delwin’s third sacker. The piece notes Cochrane's Tigers dismissal and conflicting views of the clubhouse scene, plus light items on sun tan golf tips and Kiwanis softball fun.
Local sports writers prepare reports on ball games and other events held in the city or nearby areas through Sunday. Coverage includes scores, key plays, standout athletes, and upcoming schedules shaping the week in regional athletics.
A Clare County merchant, short on bait, bought a record supply of grubs from a spirited boy and organized a fishing party with friends. They headed toward North Star but the tale ends with uncertainty whether they caught $4.80 worth of fish.
Checking of Clare County farms by the county agricultural conservation committee shows about 95 percent completion to determine farmer cooperation with the 1938 Agricultural Conservation Program. Chairman Robert Kleiner reported14 farmers have been visiting since July 7, aiming to visit every farm to gauge interest and prepare farm reports for payment calculations based on diverted acreage and soil-building practices.
Garfield Grange met at their hall Saturday evening August 6 where the lecturer hour honored newlyweds with advice and songs. A table lamp and lace lunch were given. Delegates to the County Convention were elected and preparations made for August 31 meeting with Riverside Grange to choose delegates to State Grange. A county Grange picnic is set for Lake George on Sunday August 14 with all grangers invited. Next regular meeting scheduled August 20.
Local families attend Odd Fellows, Grange, and church events across Lake George area. Bets on August gatherings include Clare County Granges picnic at Lake George and Pomona Grange with Riverside, plus county conventions and Grange Aid meeting to finish a quilt.
In early 1937 and again through 1938, discussions alleging secret negotiations between the Roosevelt administration and Great Britain to cancel war debts and bypass the Johnson Act resurfaced. Denials followed from the State Department, while Hungary’s settlement proposal fed the conspiracy claims. The July 30 Londes report notes British pressure on the issue.
Colorado is described as a forest state with high mountains and diverse timber belts. Rampart range overlooks the Great Plains near the Continental Divide, while the Gore range in the Arapaho and Holy Cross National Forests remains primitive and largely off limits to pack trains, testing the boldest travelers.
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