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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1923
Page
7
The piece argues Babe Ruth likely cannot reach 60 homers in 1925, noting pitchers use care against him and many gents fear his power. It praises Ruth's value beyond home runs, citing speed improved due to weight loss, better fielding, stronger arm, and clutch contributions for the Yankees.
A promotional piece by Dale Ellis urges travel to Glacier National Park in the Northern Rockies with forests streams lakes and glaciers. It highlights inns chalets trout fishing hiking skyline trails mountain ponies and continental divide riding, recommending early reservations and noting routes via the Pacific Northwest Yellowstone and Colorado.
Games Toda Des Moines at Oklahoma City Sioux City at Tulsa Omaha at St Joseph Denver at Wichita Tossone 84 28 383 Indians Creston 300 001 000x 4 Two base hits Timthy Black Grant Three base hits Speers Sacrifice hits Ross Gaines Stolen bases Ross Black Parker Augustine Struck out by Bird and Ross Time of game 1 hour 37 minutes It was the first real ball day fans and athletes have seen Grant back at short Green directs his Indian outfit Two of Creston's best players Jack Corbett and Earl Graham appeared for Green's Indians Green carries six Indians and will take the field.
Creston Stars edged the Nebraska Indians 4 to 3 at the Fair Grounds park in a tense baseball duel. Pitchers Bird and Ross kept hits scattered, with key plays by Grant Carlson and Timothy shaping the late comeback and the ninth inning out. The Indians threatened in the seventh but Bird secured the win with strong defense and timely outs.
The text states the minimum home run distance is 285 feet from home plate to the fence or stands. A baserunner on first may turn left or right and is not out if he does not attempt to advance. A runner is out upon passing a preceding runner. No American League club has more than one spitball pitcher. The distance from home plate to the backstop is 90 feet. if shorter, runners may advance one base on contact with the stand.
The Creston and Leon baseball clubs clash Thursday afternoon at 4 30 on the local diamonds in the second game of a series. Leon won the first game while Creston plans to reverse the outcome. Sunday afternoon the fast morning team will face the locals in another series game, with both sides holding one win.
A delicate negligee combines silver lace with coral georgette for a softly draped silhouette. It features wide voluminous sleeves and a refined feminine look.
Harold Smith has shown two solid performances against the Legion and may be Carlson’s probable choice for the Leon game Thursday if he looks strong in the workout.
Miss Helen Delay of Arispe visited Wednesday with her friend Aleata Cough. Mr and Mrs Otha Wolfe were business callers in Shannon City Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Torhbes of Kent stayed with her granddaughter Mildred Wilson and family. Mrs Madge Jorden and children of Des Moines visited the J B Arkins home.
The text explains casual water relief rules allowing a lift and drop near the spot without penalty, including redropping if the ball reenters casual water to secure a playing tie. It also states Jim Barnes won the 1921 national Open with a score of 289 and a nine-stroke margin over the runner up.
The Charles McCahon and C C Webb families visited Sunday at Clyde Bender’s home. Miss Pearl Priest spent weeks at her brother Wil’s home caring for her new nephew. Fred Clough and Otha Wolfe attended a Creston high school play Thursday. Mrs Walter Berry and children called on Dora Clough. Mrs Fuller and daughter and Mrs Jim Werner and children were shoppers in Shannon City. Loyd Roush of Tingley visited the Miller home for Sunday dinner. A local shower Thursday evening was appreciated as sunshine is needed.
A judge’s remark about a beleaguered lawyer references a quack cure called Aly Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation, restoring health after morphine use and a gallstone operation.
The report notes the first sign of spring in Hollywood as Valentino plans another marriage to Winifred Hudnut, reflecting ongoing romance headlines of the era.
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