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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
3
A compiled summary based on records of Rk. E. Jordan, recalling baseball history from the era seventeen years past. The item highlights key players, teams, and notable games preserved in archival notes.
Records from local hospitals show two boys and two girls born in Gillespie County during the past week. A boy arrived to Mr and Mrs Arno Juenke on June 21 along with a son for Mr and Mrs Ollie Krueger. Daughters were born to Mr and Mrs B Wiese on June 21 and to Mr and Mrs Albert Kammlah on June 23.
Stonewall over Carter's Nine 12-7 at Seipp's Park after trailing early. Oliver Wuest led Stonewall with 2 of 3 hits as Carter's scored in each of the first two innings before Stonewall surged with multiple scoring frames. Willow City beat Harper 3-2 in another Farmer Boys League outing. no box score available. Harper defeated Ingram 20-8 in a Saturday non league game at Harper rodeo.
The Fredericksburg Teodge hosted a district installation Monday evening with Sally B. Roberdeau and Harley De Pew presiding. Officers for the upcoming year included Max H. Beckmann as Worshipful Master and Reginald Morris as Senior Warden, with a large lodge delegation in attendance.
In ancient Rome fish was prized as a rare delicacy with some patrons reportedly paying up to 1200 dollars for a single mullet. The note highlights the extraordinary value placed on seafood in Rome.
Red Schnerr drives hitting attack as Klaerner earns his fourth win with seven strong innings. Smokey Klaerner limits Boerne offense to five hits and three runs while Behr allows four runs in five frames before Bergmann relieves. Two double plays aid the Giants defense in Boerne contest.
Next Sunday the Giants meet the strong Southern Pacific team of San Antonio, member of the City Major League, currently second in standings. A grand game is expected with a 3 15 PM start at Seipp Park.
Fred Frederickburg Drive In Station presents Rubin Crenwelge as proprietor with emphasis on tire and tube products. Local shoppers are urged to visit for deals and demonstrations.
The Fredericksburg Giants beat Boerne 5 to 3 at home to avenge an earlier loss, improving to 12 wins in 15 games for the 1940 season. The Giants band drew attention with a lively appearance despite friction with Boerne fans and players. Proceeds from a July 27 benefit ball at Seipp’s Pavilion will aid the club’s operating expenses.
Leo Petsch posted a high single game of 255 and Rubin Jordan achieved a 584 three game series. The Screwballs marked a high team single game of 888 and City Mattress led with a 2477 three game team series.
The Lions Club met Wednesday to install newly elected officers led by Robert W. Klingelhoefer as president for 1940 41. Theo Hobbs Capitol Area Council Boy Scouts spoke on county work and Rev Theo Haag Scoutmaster outlined troop efforts. Mrs Ross Pittman entertained with vocal and instrumental numbers.
The article notes a gift presented to Lion Walter Knoche for his service as program chairman during Mr White's tenure. At the meeting’s end retiring president W. C. White received a rising vote of thanks. W. E. Brown, son of Mrs. August Jost, enrolled in John Tarleton College summer school in Stephenville.
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