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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1923

Page

7

Cubs Hit Hard by Flu Misses Star Shortstop Hollacher

Bill Killefer laments pennant blues as Cubs suffer from Hollacher's extended illness after a season start fast with seven wins in eight games. Grimes Miller and Hollacher's injuries cripple the batting order and defense, while young pitchers like Osborne and Dumeevich offer promising depth.

Bill Killefer Jinx Cubs Charley Hollacher First Water Ray Grimes Hack Miller Killefer i Alexander Vic ‘Aldridge Osborne Cheeves Dumeevich Fussell Keen Steuland Hollocher Miller Grimes Kelleher Adams Wichita Falls Callaghan Myvin

Baseball Standings and Tonight's Games List

Standings show Dubuque 2 1 4 1 and Rock Island 3 8 with Ottumwa 8 and Waterloo 3. Tonight's schedule lists Dubuque at Rock and Waterloo at Ottumwa with Cedar Rapids at Marshalltown.

Dubuque Rock Island Ottumwa Waterloo Rock Teland Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Detroit Louis Boston Washington Washington

Baseball Questions and Official Answers on Base Runners

One runner on third is not forced to score. a runner can return to second if not touched out. With two runners on a base, the fielder retires the runner on the occupied bag by touching or forcing the other base. the original runner remains safe on the bag. A caught foul fly grants runners the right to advance if possible. The infield fly rule does not apply with first base occupied and fewer than two outs. If pitcher signals are unclear after stepping to the rubber, he must retain pitching position or back off to request a new sign.

Northwestern to prohibit class rushes after student deaths

Northwestern University President Walter Dill Scott declared that all forms of class rushes must be banned on campus. He condemned reckless acts and abductions as unacceptable pranks and urged urges to channel university spirit into safe, purposeful activities.

Chicago Jung Altho Louis Aubere Leighton Mount Northwestern University Walter Dill Scott Scott

Thirteen People Claim O We Lost Parasol Here

A newspaper ad notes C. R. Cook of 401 South Elm street found a parasol and offered it to the owner who can identify it at the office. Thirteen inquiries have been logged, prompting questions about the remaining twelve finders.

C. R. Cook South Elm Street

Corning Triumphs 5-1 Over Creston at Fairgrounds Park

Corning won 5 to 1 at Fairgrounds Park behind a split pitcher effort by Daniels and Merz. Creston’s Bird pitched seven innings. Speers and Grant sparked Creston with timely hitting, while Berd stole second twice and Merz and Robinson powered Corning’s offense with key hits in late innings.

Richardson Fairgrounds Park Bird Creston Corning Daniels Mer Speers Grant Parker Lipps Carlson Merz Augustine Knox Rune Clack Gaines McDonald Berd Daniel Henry Black Robinson MccDonald Peg Shome Insen Sundstrom Haley Oven Want Berg Carleon Net Bird R. H.po Lippe Uv Berd H.po Bk Black Oi Gaines Sear Greston Bord Dixon

Creston Plays at Leon Next Sunday in Manager Carlson’s Plan

The message notes Creston schedules a game at Leon next Sunday. It also mentions Manager Carlson seeking a home game during the week with date not yet announced.

Creston Leon Carlson

Kent Ball Club Wins Another Game Sunday

The Kent baseball club defeated a Creston Country team 3 to 2 Sunday. Pete Avitt pitched well on the mound as Kent led throughout the game.

Kent Ball Club Kent Creston Pete’ Avitt

Silver Bat Prize for Creston Club Leader

The firm of L. Wendel jeweler offers a beautiful silver baseball bat to the Creston ball club member with the highest batting average at season end. The prize should stimulate stronger hitting for the local club.

Fanny Jonn Golden Creston L J. Wendel Berd Corning Mike Ryan Danield Mike L. Wendel, Jeweler

Aston Tigers Rally In Narrow Lenox Win

The Aston Tigers defeated Lenox 4 to 3 in a tense Sunday game. Zahiler struck out 11 and Zahiler again backed the win. Stapleton fanned eight. Aston collected six hits to Lenox’s four with three timely carries. Lenox had no carry runs. Batteries: Zahiler and Zahiler for Aston, Branson and Hayes for Lenox.

Aston Tigers Lenox Tigers Zabller Stapleton Zahiler

Trans Mississippi golf tournament set at Minnekahda

The Twenty third annual Trans Mississippi golf tournament runs June 26 to 80 at Minnekahda Minneapolis. Entries close June 21 with top players like Jimmy Johnson and Jack Neville in contention. The event features multiple match play rounds and the Brock cup two man gross prize with final slated for Saturday afternoon.

Minneapolis Minn Princeton Mississippi Jimmy" Johnson St Paul England Co. P. Willing Portland Ore Jack Nevillle San Francisco Harry Legs Minnekahada Chic Evans

Surplice line described with wide bertha and corsage

The article explains a surplice line where a wide bertha follows the garment’s shape and is secured at the waist with a fancy ornament or corsage bouquet.

Fancy Skirts Show Off Beaded Embroidered Skirt Accents

A plain sleeveless bodice often pairs with a frock featuring an elaborately beaded or embroidered skirt, creating a striking contrast and stylish silhouette.

Brady Store Celebrates Fourth Year In Business

Brady's Food Market marks its fourth year of operation with a birthday celebration and widespread advertising. The store touts popular prices and a self-serve, wide range of merchandise drawing customers from across the city and surrounding counties.

Brady's Brady Market

Creston Man Granted Another Patent

Merrill Moore of Creston received a new patent from Washington DC for a cement mold enabling many cement products to be made faster with a better finish. Moore, a longtime worker and thinker on cement handling, expects strong public reception and broad market use.

Washington Merrill Moore Moore

Taft Calls for Court Procedure Reform in Speech

Chief Justice Taft told a Boston Bar Association dinner that long delays in justice could be eased by changes in court procedure. He blamed public misperceptions on courts and lawyers and urged leadership from the legal profession and public education on procedural reform.

Boden Taft United States Supreme Court Boston Barm Association Arthur P. Rugs Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts United States

Walter Hagen first US Open win year and record

Hagen captured his first United States Open in 1914 with a 290 total and later won again in 1919 after a playoff with Mike Brady. In 1921 he tied for second with Fred McLeod at 298 as Jim Barnes won at Washington. The only amateur Open champions are Francis Ouimet, Jerome Travers, and Chick Evans with Ouimet taking 1913, Travers 1915, and Evans 1916.

Walter Hagen Jim Barnes Washington Walter Hagen Mike Brady Jim Parnes Fred McLeod United States Francis Ouimet Jerome Travers Chick Evans Ouimet Veardon Ray Chick Evene Walter Hixgen Evans

Lemon Cream Promises Skin Whitening and Tan Bleaching

An advertising potion claims lemon juice mixed with Orchard White creates a quarter pint cream to soften skin and whiten complexion. It urges massaging onto face and neck and promotes its use by stage beauties for freckles sunburn and tan lightening.

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