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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1908

Page

11

Officials Selected for Missouri Valley Conference Meet

The first annual Missouri Valley Conference meet at Elm Ridge next Saturday will be run by a large team of Kansas City Athletic Club officials. The list includes referees, clerks, scorers, and announcers with long ties to local track and field events, promising a well managed contest between valley schools. The piece also notes Iowa athletes and others traveling to Kansas City to compete and spectate.

Mack Bourne D. Edmonds E. E. DeLong Alph Barnett R. Clemens MH. Lancing O. Schweer W. Clemens Milt Clemens Missouri Valley College Marshall State University Oe Baker University Wentworth Kemper Military Academies William Jewell Martin A. Delaney Joe Heydon A. C. Birney Thrailkill Frank Trask James Donovan A. Childs W. F. G. Boene Id L. Cla Jak Cannon J. C. Maasker Abe Percy Budd E. M. Bainter Hamilton W. C. Gordon R—A Elm Ridge Evyen Kansas City Athletic Atha West Iowa Kansas City Hawkeye Cleveland Grays Cleveland Excelsiors Evanston Park L. C. Smiths J. N. Ballentines Oak Dave Johnston Penn Valley Sluggers Sheffield Juniors Whiteee Dandelions Main Bert St. Thomas Maroons McLurdys Ellis Bell F. H Spring Valleys Rosedale Reds F. H. Teas Central J. Wagner J. Lee Central Amateur Star Spalding Eighteenth Ad Mercier Earl Jackson Sianeld Canaan Polhntectors Uae Fanglox Kansas City Maroons Myrtle Hills Monroe Burns & Ed Burns West End Grays Wome Clarence Pfpw Allison Specials Mill and Reynolds Rai M. Keefers Tae Marfo Ing Allene Phi Gghey Theefers E. D. Coles Eighteenth Kansas Avenue Kansas City Maroons Reidies Maroons American Chicle Co Kansas City Cubs Kansas City Blues Morris Stack Edel Nelson Willie Horan Leonard Hager Boston Furniture Co Parisian Cloak Co Arthur EBG. T Tirty-third Summit Forest Parks Bentons Sarcati Maddress Ira Bidwell Penn Street Redsk City W. H. Crutchfields Jim Sheridan Bob Mec Roop Monty Banty Earl Lawrence Dickson Parks Spring Valley George Gillen Chess and Checker Club H. C Hulls Centropolis Tigers East

Cresco White Aims for High Jump and Broad Jump

Iowa football standout Cresco White from the last season seeks a place in both the high jump and broad jump events. He has a high jump best of 10 feet and a broad jump best of 88 feet 654 inches.

The Star Hall Player and the Plodder by Dick Meade

Dick Meade contrasts star ball players with winning players in a Toledo News-Bee column. He argues that true winners focus on consistent hitting and fielding, while stars ride off the field after losses. Plodders push for victory and support teammates, earning respect even when beaten.

Star Hall Dick Meade Iike Toledo News-Bee American Association von Ao Senate Pleyer

Brewers Doubleheader Looms in Memory of Past Rivalry

Vintage baseball note recalls a humorous doubleheader between the Brewers and the Milwaukee club, contrasting past games and players like Monte Cross and Tavinville. The piece reflects on a bygone showdown and the ease of the Brewers in earlier matchups.

Batting Order Shakeup Helps Blues In Win

Monte Cross rearranged Milwaukee Blues lineup with Hallman leading off and Beckley moving to second, Brashear third, Neighbors dropping to fourth. Hallman reached base four times against Tellatarty, while Brown Brownfield played solid defense and scored a run. Joe Wood’s short fielding was sharp as he moved nine chances Sunday to five yesterday.

Burke Blues Brewers Milwaukee Lou” Crutcher Wilson Schneiberg Curtis Jimmie Burke Clarke Danny Green Chris Lindsay Frank Huelsman Phil Geler St. Paul McCormack McChearney Clark Hugh Hill Cross Hallman Neighbors Jake Beckley Roy Brashear Hilly Tellatarty Hill Robinson Goodwin Brown Krueger Joe Wood Joe Wood Monte Cross Larry Eddie OW Eddie Wheeler Lefty Davis Prairie Rattlers Minneapolis Eddie Lillian Russell Wheeler Edouard Lefty Wheeler Ed Greminger Davis Minneapolis Journal

Upp to Return Sparks Columbus Series Hopeful

Cincinnati reports pitcher George Upp set to return to Columbus for the next home series, with Redlands claiming his arm is off form yet his wing likely fine. Weimer and Campbell as lefties limit his use. rumor frames leadership changes amid Saints turmoil and Wheeler push.

UPI Cincinnati George Upp Columbus Redlands Weimer Campbell Columbus Dispatch

Kelley Faces Milwaukee Row Over Toronto Deal and Pay

The Minneapolis Journal reports a feud in baseball politics involving Mike Kelley, Havener, and Tebeau. Havenor accuses Kelley of meddling in Flynn’s sale from Toronto to Milwaukee, while Eastern magnates recall past tensions in the American Association. A national commission angle is floated as papers hint at further clashes and possible escalation.

Wheeler Buccerd Flood Tim Flood Saints Edouard Wheeler Lennon Minneapoli Journal Mavenor Aytr Mike Kelley American Association Havenor Milwaukee Harry Michael Kelley Mike Tebeau-Havenor-Lennon Mickadoo Flynn Toronto Havener National Commission Bonnie Whson Elley Leanon Tebeau Ahe Minneapolis Flynn Afair Matey Minneapolis Journal

Ishelistolled: Wichita Holds Fourth Place In Tight Race

The report notes Wichita staying in fourth as Ishelis surge challenges. Walter Frantz delivered two solid blows over five trips, Jay Andrews contributed two hits in Hutchinson’s win, and Dick Cooley’s beard-claim bands with the Miners on their new battlefield. Frank Isbell keeps Lou Armstrong busy as Kaufman earns a 13 inning win and Webbs draw seven ties with Bartlesville.

Cleveland Grays Rename to Cleveland Athlete Juniors

Amateur baseball notes report the Cleveland Grays changing their name to Cleveland Athlete Juniors. Other items include sign requests, upcoming games, and calls for players from various teams and leagues.

Local Youth League Announces Weekend Baseball Schedule

Local clubs and junior teams list Sunday games and practices across Kansas City and nearby suburbs. Notable matchups include the Kansas City Maroons versus Valley foes on Twelfth street, and the Penn Valley Sluggers facing the Fifth Ward Kansas.

Local Baseball and Softball Teams Seek Games This Sunday

The Star lists several teams including the Delaware Manufacturing Company and Woolf's Coyotes. Games are set or proposed for Sunday with matchups at Stevens Park and Thirty third and Summit streets. Teams Seek opponents from 12 to 18 years old and invite replies via The Star or 1603 Main.

Wit Heydon Delaware Twenty-fourth Summit Ank Davis Ware Durkee Hughes Yomey Getchell Kittemier Sally MacEllwain Watkins Cronover Dave Ude Woolf Coyotes Broadway Pharmacy Rokas Clarence Nelson Theodore Noland Hallman Broadway Parmacy Bentons Brighton Pharmacys Stevens Park Bobh Cobb Wilson Johnson Brammell Dodsons Cajons Kansas City Kas Re Stevens Union Club McFarland Midnight Ramblers L. Anderson F. O'Donnell Faba Fe Cunneen W. Moore Cunneen L. Lyndon Feild E. McDonnell P. Hartnett C. Humphrey Summit Streets

KU Professors Seek Gulf Coast Specimens for Museum

Professor Baumgardner and Dallas Hanna of the University of Kansas depart Kansas City to Corpus Christi Texas to collect jellyfish starfish dogfish and other sea curiosities for the university museum. They expect the summer trip to yield thousands of specimens and may establish a permanent Gulf coast summer station.

W. J. Baumgardener University of Kansas Dallas Hanna University Ofansas Kansas City Texas University Museum Hanna North Third Street Kas Corpus Christi Tex Mr. Hanna Gulf Coast University

Vegetables as a Cure Says Paris Doctor Endorses Produce

A Paris physician endorses vegetables as a cure for maladies and moral well being. Potatoes supposedly sharpen reasoning while carrots improve temper. spinach, energy and will power. sorrel, sadness and nightmares. haricots verts and other beans foster day dreams and artistic thoughts.

Chicago Inter Ocean Paris

Doctor Promotes Pepsin Syrup for Digestion and Constipation

Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is advertised as aiding stomach digestion and bowel function. It claims to restore normal secretions, ease waste elimination, and provide gentle relief without pain, with bottles at 50 cents to $1.00. Eva J. Sweet and the Syrup Co. offer free samples for first-time users.

Eva J. Sweet Wilmington Ill

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