IME Defeats Sharpe in Exhibition at La Arpe Diamond
IME defeats Sharpe in an exhibition at La Arpe Diamond. The event highlights the NA pastimes on a sunlit day, drawing attention to local teams and fans.
27 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Macomb Daily By Stander
Location
Macomb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1921
Page
1
IME defeats Sharpe in an exhibition at La Arpe Diamond. The event highlights the NA pastimes on a sunlit day, drawing attention to local teams and fans.
A lively Sunday double bill featured La Harpe edging Bushnell 4 to 3 before the largest crowd seen in La Harpe this season. Runkle and Turner led La Harpe’s win while Howell Hamblin and Harmon supplied power in a strong lineup. Industry’s Adair fell 11 to 4 to Pennington Point, with Bushnell’s fans returning home disappointed after a scattered performance. Pekin then toppled Industry 2 to 1 in a late setback for the town’s teams.
In a tense Diamond battle, Dodgers defeat Onsville 6 to 5 in ten innings. Croxton and Turner silenced the hitters while Epson fanned several, and Watson opened with a walk before Minty drove in the decisive run. Fans and players praised the clean baseball and sportsmanship throughout the hot contest.
The United States railroad labor board extended its wage reductions effective July 1 to nearly all large railroads. No change from the average 12 percent cut granted 104 carriers earlier this month. The order affects 210 railroads and covers practically all classes of employees on Class One carriers not included in the original reduction.
Springfield June 27 Doors to the executive offices were closed to visitors while Governor Small resumed consideration of the remaining bills. About 140 measures await action by Thursday with the $11 000 000 omnibus bill the final item. Speculation runs on which items the Governor will strike. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Carl Reams Ray Liberman and N K Weems of Quincy, including the Franklin Motor Car dealer for Adams county, visited Dr Schrader Sunday afternoon.
City leaders clash over opening the Holmes Park pool on Sundays amid a Sunday amusements ordinance. Mayor McLean, Chief Purdum, and park owner L. L. Butterfield weigh legality and fairness as residents urge keeping the pool open. Council sentiment appears split. aldermen mostly favor Sunday access, while officials push enforcement.
A State Fire Marshal order requiring fire escapes for hotels and hospitals in Macomb was complied with at Holmes Hospital. An outside metal stairway now runs from the third floor landing to the second story and down to the ground, enabling exits from the upper floors. Windows on the two upper landings will be converted to doors to improve emergency egress.
Reserved seats for the July 4th celebration and auto races are on sale at Roark drug store. There are six seats per box, with 32 boxes numbered from one at the north end to 32 at the south end. Seats are selling fast, buy early.
The St Louis Post Dispatch highlights Col Henry Jullunder Smith of the British Indian Medical service who on Friday performed 40 cataract operations in 3 hours 15 minutes. One patient, Mrs James Vawter of West Chase Street, awaits permanent sight restoration in the eye operated upon amid acclaim for speed and precision.
In Chicago on June 27 Judge Hugo Friend began the Black Sox case. Eighteen players, alleged gamblers, and others stand indicted for conspiracy to commit illegal acts and to defraud. Conviction could bring jail or penitentiary time under Illinois law.
Chicago police reported a new low for holdups with only one robbery in 24 hours while auto thefts rose, totaling fifty three cars stolen. Chief Hughes credited advice to quit carrying large sums of money and avoid wearing jewels.
London reports from Dublin today say a majority believe Eamon de Valera will accept Lloyd George to London for a conference with the Irish government and Ulster premier Craig to settle the Irish question. The invitation causes widespread sensation. troops move in Ireland amid fears of intensified military rule if refused.
Riverside California June 27 Aviators Bavis and Springer of Los Angeles depart Mareh Field at 6 a.m. on a nonstop cross‑continent attempt aiming to land at Mineola Field Long Island within 30 hours.
Washington June 27 The Curtis Nelson bill to add about 25 million dollars to the capital of Federal Farm Loan banks for long term loans to farmers was completed when the Senate accepted the House reduction to 25 million. The bill now goes to the president.
The case McMillan versus Avery reached jury selection with 12 men named for the trial in city court before Judge A B Fuhr. Attorneys for McMillan and for the defendants outlined the contract dispute over cattle purchases and alleged irregularities affecting costs. A separate alimony withdrawal petition by E S Slusher was granted, as the beneficiary remarried, and a Smith versus Smith divorce decree was issued by Judge Fuhr amid a session note on Clerk Will B Martin filling in due to illness.
Alma Runty, connected with local court cases in immoral conduct, was charged by Officer Muldoon with vagrancy as a street walker in Washington Park. She was sentenced to the house of correction for 105 12 days to receive medical treatment.
Phelps Hospital reports Mrs Sam Botkin of Avon has returned home after a recent operation. Neil Hendrickson of Plymouth, previously ill with acute appendicitis, is improving after surgery. License to Wed issued in Peoria on June 25 for Ross E Ball of Bushnell aged 89 and Minnie Hazelwood of LaHarpe aged 49.
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