Cummings Gives Whitewash Coat In Shutout
Cummings pitched a clean sheet against Oshkosh earning a decisive perhaps in a game where Pinkney also contributed. Wausau and Rockford both broke even as the day produced balanced results for the region.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
7
Cummings pitched a clean sheet against Oshkosh earning a decisive perhaps in a game where Pinkney also contributed. Wausau and Rockford both broke even as the day produced balanced results for the region.
Freeport defeated Oshkosh 2 to 0 in a twelveteen inning game described as a pitchers battle. Doc Cummings earned the win for Freeport while Pinkney took the loss for Oshkosh as both squads fielded perfectly. Freeport tallied five hits and made six Oshkosh putouts, with Rouse and Barlow contributing strong defensive work.
Green Bay defeats Madison in a 13 inning game with Letcher holding Madison to one hit after Grimes left in the fourth. Batteries Vaence Johnson Grimes Letcher Newell. Also reports Fond du Lac and Rockford split a doubleheader 2 1 and 8 1 with Watson’s homer and a costly passed ball. Wausau and La Crosse split two fast games with pitching duels and errorful play.
It seemed almost impossible for him to hit the ball safe, yet he seldom struck out, but on the other hand hit the ball nearly every time he came to bat. But his luck was a game at him, for no matter where he hit the ball, someone was there to capture it.
President Moll voided the July 8 game amid a balk ruling by Lang that allowed the batter a base, though protestors claim the delivery was legal and time was not called. Rodemeyer plans to seek redress from the National Commission, arguing the league lacks authority to nullify a game.
The Washington Times argues that crowd favorites often overstate flashy effort while hidden stars quietly excel. It notes players who perform consistently without showy moves, like Collins La Jolie and Wagner, as true team builders.
C. M. Harden of Silver City North Carolina hails Electric Bitters as unmatched for stomach liver and kidney troubles weakness lame back chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert's drug store 60c.
Staver and Co announces a clearance sale with price reductions on all Oxford shoes. Shop for discounts across the full assortment while supplies last.
The Prohibition national convention began in Memorial hall Columbus with over five thousand delegates and visitors. Talks highlighted candidates Seaborn Wright and Judge Samuel Artman while party leaders urged remaining within the Prohibition ranks and pushing a tariff revision and anti saloon platform.
Promotes quick relief and permanent cure for dyspepsia indigestion sour stomach constipation sick headache malaria biliousness and jaundice by acting on liver and digestive organs. Priced at 20 cents per box with money back refund if not as represented. available through CG Guenther & Co., druggists at the Galena avenue and street corner.
The dean of American dramatic critics William Winter was born in Gloucester Massachusetts on July 15 1836. He studied law at Harvard but never practiced and began writing early with his first poetry volume published at age eighteen. He moved from Boston to New York in 1859.
This entry lists notable events and births with dates from 1833 to 1907. Figures include Thomas C. Platt born in Oswego New York 1833 and William C Whitney born in 1841, plus 1885 Niagara Falls international park opening and 1907 Georgia turret explosion with ten fatalities.
Dr. Daniel Onstott opens the chautauqua with Builders of Destiny tonight. Hattie Rood Grace follows tomorrow afternoon on The Music of Bird and Man. Dr. James W. Pettit speaks on Tuberculosis tomorrow evening, then William Sterling Balls interprets Dickens. The Houstons William Taber and Oliver Lockwood were enjoyed last evening, and the Virginia Warblers continue to entertain visitors.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is the best in the world. He reports it cured a felon on his thumb and always heals sores burns and wounds. Available for 25 cents at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
Notices show G Alfred Ruston seeks a Merry Widow handkerchief, with details ranging from purchase to availability. The item appears in a local classifieds or personal notices section, indicating interest or inquiry.
Beginning Saturday afternoon June 27 regular transportation will be provided from White school house to Oakland cemetery on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons each week until further notice. Round trip tickets from White school house cost 165 cents and are available from the driver. Oakland Cemetery Association.
Gliding Notice lists Dr. D J Pollock moving his dental office from Wilcoxon block to 185 Galena street above Schoeffel's grocery store. Also advertised are ladies oxford styles from $1.88 sale prices, with sizes limited in patent and Vici kid selections.
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