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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
6
Most of the crowd arrived by auto while trains and boats carried smaller numbers. Represented towns included Kankakee Momence Kewanee and Davenport Ia. The event marked Henry as a noted baseball center and the Cub management welcomed making it an annual affair.
A record crowd attended Henry base ball day as the Greys staged stunts and the Cubs offered a spirited contest. Wagoner pitched well for the Cubs with strong support from teammates while the Henry club spent 3750 to stage the two hour exhibition. Chickens were released to amuse the crowd and the event drew praise for organization and entertainment.
The Cubs met the Greys at the 1233 Rock Island line and, escorted by autos, arrived at Swan Lake club house near Henry. The day featured the Ladies' Band, a 19 minute aerial act by the king of theatr, and a Pavilion Park game with a large crowd. Sheldon homered for the Greys. Cubs lost 6-9 with a gate of about 3000 and net profit around $300 for the Swan Lake association.
Reg Williams expands his secret ball act and earns national baseball attention. The piece mentions a hidden ball ret, a notable play against Ping Bodie, and Chicago Cubs connections as part of a larger report on promotions and park arrangements for a upcoming tournament drawing crowds.
After facing the Chicago high toned Cubs, the Greys routed the Streator I M League team on Sunday. Ottawa reporters lament the league’s talent gap and call for new blood as local fans question the league’s management and future.
Ringling Bros. Circus schedules two shows in Peoria on Sept. 7 featuring the spectacular Solomon and the Queen of Sheba with 1250 cast, 300 dancers, 735 horses, 2 camels and vast scenery. The program also includes new foreign and American acts and a large menagerie as crowds are warned about railroad trespass and grade crossing dangers.
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