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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1907
Page
5
Canners triumph in a hard finish across twelve innings as Freeport and Wausau share honors in a dramatic weekend series. Sunday’s contest went to the limit with vivid late action and standout performances from key players.
In twelve innings Freeport beat Wausau two to one. Eau Claire defeated Green Bay four to three in ten innings. La Crosse won by forfeit over Oshkosh one to zero. Madison routed Fond du Lac eighteen to two.
In Freeport at Wausau the Lumberjacks and Canners played a fast paced twelve inning affair. Star performer Stark delivered the decisive hit in the twelfth after bases were loaded with one out, while Darrah and Zook matched strong pitching. Ireland, Lannon, Gwin and Schoonhoven starred for Freeport with solid defense and timely hits.
In a tight Freeport victory, Ireland shone with daring bases and a sharp double play. Snodgrass, Kroy, and Gwin boosted the defense as Luther’s crew edged the Lumberjacks 8 to 7 after a dramatic twelfth inning surge.
In La Crosse Wisconsin on May 19 Oshkosh forfeited 9 to 0 in the seventh inning after players, led by Dolan, assaulted umpire Sweeney following a controversial call. Dolan struck Sweeney and was removed by police as La Crosse avoided involvement in the riotous scene.
In Madison Wisconsin on May 19 Madison ran away in the first inning against Fond du Lac scoring twelve runs on ten hits with one hit by pitch and two errors. Final score Madison twelve Fond du Lac two. Scored by inning shows Madison 42 000 2007 and Fond du Lac 000 000 2. Pitchers include Grimes Kerigan Leahy Stewart Smith and Goodrich.
Eau Claire beat Green Bay 4 to 3 in ten innings today in Baiu Claire Wisconsin. The game featured Red Ito Claire 600000126-4 and Toa Cheen Bayo with Huey r and Watson pitching, Charles Minaham and Karnell contributing in the field.
Brilliant base work, fielding, and hitting propelled the Canners to a 38 to 0 victory over Wausau Saturday afternoon. Scott dominated on the mound with flawless support from the defense as Lumberjacks offered little resistance. An seventh inning miscue by Fiske allowed a Runner to reach second, the only real blemish in an otherwise clean game.
Rockford Alba May 19 Philip Scandroli aged 6 fell into Roe river while fishing today and drowned.
My Best Friend Alexander Benton of Rural Kounte 1 Fort Edward N Y writes Dr King's New Discovery cured my asthma six years ago and helped my son's wife recover from incipient consumption after a severe cough. The remedy is described as marvelous and fully guaranteed by Jos Emmert druggist with trial bottle free and prices 50c and 1.00.
Baseball notes show Charles Karnelle of Freeport released as catcher and picked up by Green Bay. Umpire Hayes earns praise for fair, prompt ruling while Cozy Dolan faces ban for a Sunday La Crosse incident. Oshkosh waits. Freeport winds down schedule, travels to Green Bay for eighteen days.
Happenings at Lena, guest Miss Vesta Shoesmith from Chicago visited Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Baldwin spent Sunday with Dr. C. H. Verback in Freeport. Mrs. Bertha Eade returned from HKbroy Saturday. Mrs. Leseman and granddaughter Adna Heidenrich returned from Palatine, Illinois. The Folls and Chas. Duer plus son came from Freeport Saturday. Mrs. Mary Saul visited relatives in Freeport. Mrs. P. J. Jerodat conducted business at the county seat. Mrs. Matilda Stocks was called to Freeport for her daughter-in-law’s illness. Mrs. J. A. Steinmetz went to Rockford. Miss Eva Rader traveled to Freeport this morning.
The La Belle two dollar oxfords for ladies offered in all leathers and styles at EK W. May 16 sale period.
Charles W Lawver of First Presbyterian appoints a June 14 recital with guest organist Alfred F McCarrell and pianist Mrs Lucille Stevenson Tewkaburg from Second Presbyterian Chicago names of venues and streets indicate a high standing in music and assurance of an excellent program.
G W Cloyd of Ptoenk Missouri recounts a four year old injury after removing a shotgun’s seal now he says no operation will occur without consent and he used Buck Jen’s Arnica Salve bought from Joseph Emmert’s druggist for 26 cents to treat the wound.
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