Base Ball Notes High School’s Winning Season Advances
Jasper high baseball beat Alba high 7 to 4 in Alba with Crawford delivering four hits and sharp defense. Bates contributed five successful plays in left, Wagoner faced heavy hits, and Dodd’s battery work impressed. Boston visitors lost 8–0 after a strong Jasper game. Jasper plans more games with Carthage and Webb City, buys uniforms, and builds grounds as a new organized team under manager Wea Board and captain F. J. McComb.
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Alba
Alba High
Jasper
Crawford
Dick Kyle
Batea
Bates
Wagoner
Albs
Dodenville
Carthage
Buoch
Webb City High
Wea
F. J. McComb
Remarkable Mushroom Exhibit and Local Baseball News
Mrs D H Triplett of the farm town area exhibited a sponge mushroom over eleven inches long found growing near a cellar window. The specimen, largest seen locally, was initially mistaken for a strange animal until lantern light revealed its nature. Harland Burkett plans to play in McAlester Oklahoma this summer. Bub remains on St Paul reserve, with possible suspension if signed. Fishing tackle advertised from Wolf Holw Co. 4-160.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Triplett
Eee
Maso
Harland Burkett
McAleater
Ohio
Bub
St. Paul
McAlester
Ten-Year Sentences For Two Safe Robbers In Joplin Case
John Larby and Tom Johnson, part of a Jasper gang, plead guilty in circuit court at Joplin to safe blowing. Each received the minimum ten years in the penitentiary after attempting to secure five years. They were confined in Carthage jail and will be sent to Jefferson City after the current term. If good behavior after seven and a half years buys freedom. Weston Holmes, Central, played a key role in their capture. Also an ad for Swiss embroidery patterns from R. L. Roberts & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Dodd
Hasness Jasper
John Larby
Tom Johnson
Jasper
Joplin
Alood
Johnson
Carthage
Jefferson City
Weston Holmes
Central
Pisin
Letter praises Jasper Central basketball team and requests copies
The News received a note from R P Conkling praised the center position and Jasper K C Central players after their February game on the focal court. He commends the Jasper team as skilled and gentlemen and expresses desire to see them win the state championship in Columbia then visit for a convention ball series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Conkling
Legion
Jasper
K. C. Central
Joplin
R. P. Corina
Freak Chicken Exhibited by Farmer’s Union Figure
Wm Kaderly of the Farmer’s Union neighborhood claims a record freak chicken in this city last Tuesday. The specimen had four legs and four wings, preserved in alcohol after a hatch at Eaderly farm. The unusual bird drew local attention as a rare marvel of nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kaderly
Farmer's Union
Eaderly Farm
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jasper Vacinity
Webb Brothers Mercantile Company
Boston
Jasper High
Depot Grounds
Oscore
Wolf Holw, Co
R. L. Roberts & Son
Boquet
Oxford
Chandler and Son
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