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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
6
National commission allows limited farming under written deals to repurchase players within set time. Clubs fear loss of full title and profits. Cincinnati balks at letting Tom Daley go with strings attached as minor leagues reassess selling players.
A list of no hit games since 1908 shows multiple pitchers achieving shutouts without allowing a hit. Notables include Joe Wood at Milwaukee May 28, Dunbar at Wausau May 21, Cliff Curtis at Milwaukee May 9, Bittrolff in a 12 inning 2 1 victory, Jesse Stovall at Louisville April 28, and other pitchers such as Wilson, Baillies, James Buchanan, Cy Alberts, and Brandon striking out opponents on various dates and venues.
There is little chance for team work on the Pittsburg club, because it is said that only one half of the squad is on speaking terms with the Clarke Leach Wagoner faction.
30 days trial for 1.00 with guaranteed relief from backache weak back and kidney troubles. Pineules act on kidneys purify blood and invigorate the system. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
The Horseshoe cafe will close tomorrow morning for several days for extensive repairs and renovations. An opening announcement will be issued later.
A compiled list by Francis Rich ter of Philadelphia names the umpires officiating in many baseball leagues. National League includes Emalie, Johnston, Klein, Rudderham, O Day, Rigler. American League lists Sheridan, O Loughlin, Connolly, Hurst, Egan, Evans. Eastern League features Stafford, Sullivan, Kelly, Conway, Moran. American Association adds Hayes, List, Kerins, Bierhalter, Kane, Owens. Southern League lists Carpenter, OBrien, Pfenninger, Fitzsimmons. Tri-State League names Connors, Finneran, Hannon, Walker. Connecticut League lists Kennedy, Rorty, McCloud, Wilkinson. New York League includes Cusack, Brady, Hoffer, Peffer. New England League lists Stockdale, Murphy, OBrien, Connolly, OBrien. Virginia League has Mace, Westerveldt, Bryan. Central League lists Killen, McKenzie, Chill, Connolly, Wesson, I. S. League names Walsh, Setley, McGreery, Danshy. Ohio-Pennsylvania League lists Bannon, Hardy, Weddigs, Pastorius. Ohio League lists Handiboe, Sheldon, Hart, Milligan. South Atlantic League names Buckley, Finley, Lanigan. Western League lists Haskell, Brennan, Davis. Cotton States League lists Hall, Bammert, Larocque. Wisconsin League lists Flynn, Kehleen, Walker, Elder, Ototelle. Texas League lists Spencer, Severs, Ghio, Barrett. Western Association lists Burke, Pokorney, Shuster, Alloway, Finnie, Noffman. Wisconsin-Illinois League lists Flynn, Miller, Killen, Miller.
The rejuvenated Charley Hemphill, New York outfielder, has been a spring surprise. Under Clark Griffith he’s been playing great ball, with the New York move from St Louis clearly benefiting his form.
Manager John McCloskey releases catcher Doc Marshall to the Chicago Cubs. Chicago plans to use Marshall as a utility bat, where he is well suited. Marshall joined the Cardinals from New York after catching for the club but lost playing time to younger players. McCloskey says a Cubs return player will come later in the season, though he cannot name the man.
Joe McGinnity the longtime Giants pitcher will not start another game for New York. John McGraw has requested waivers on the veteran and no claim has been filed yet. Also put on waivers is Sammy Strang Nicklin with reports Brooklyn may claim him within the ten day period.
A promotional notice for Bees Laxative Cough Syrup promises prompt relief for coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough in both young and old. The product is described as gently laxative and is sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenth er.
For the balance of this month The Blickenaderfer Mfg Co on the second floor in Chisago will offer rebuilt machines No 7s for 36 dollars and No 5s for 17.60 dollars. The machines are guaranteed to be right in every particular.
A reflective meditation on sudden misfortune and the psyche’s resilience as a person copes with loss. The piece traces shock, adjustment, and the slow return of meaning, ending with a contrast to Italy’s leading theater scene suggesting a broader world beyond personal trial.
Public notice announces a June 16 1908 special election to decide forming the Freeport Park District in Stephenson County Illinois and to elect five park commissioners. The district covers parts of Freeport Lancaster Harlem Florence and Silver Creek with polling sites at Taylor's Park Masonic Temple Knobel's Grocery Oaklands Cemetery and Gustave Grattelo residence. Polls open 7 AM and close 5 PM under County Judge A J Clarity and County Clerk F C Held. 527 did
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