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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
5
Rain stopped the Malvern Oakland Southwest Town league clash after eight innings with the score tied 3 to 3. Key hits by Heitman Adkins and Brewer fueled Malvern’s early offense while Oakland’s Stand McCarthy Stenger and Clark contributed to the late rally before the weather paused play.
In Malvern's midget league the Nameless Wanders defeated the Rinky Dinks 7-2 with Dee Wanders excelling after move from N. Wis, then 5-3 as Ronald Fickel joined the box. Scott Starr pitched for the Dinks while Jerry Anderson caught for both teams. With Sunday school changes, eligibility rules require attendance the prior Sunday.
Malvern scored first but four costly errors by the Juniors opened the door for Tabor. Tabor plated four in the fourth and three more in the fifth to win 7-6. Zanders pitched five for Malvern, Wederquist went the distance for Tabor with six strikeouts.
Glenwood baseball edged Malvern after a marathon 13 inning game finishing 6 to 6. Malvern made costly errors while flashes of offense kept the game tight with hits from Dashner Brewer and Jackson among others as the twin bill stretched into extra innings.
Malvern led 3 2 after six as Christians drove in a run and Glenwood tied it in the seventh. In the 13th Flint stole second and scored on Rohrberg’s single to give Glenwood a 6 5 win. Jackson pitched 13 innings for Malvern allowing 10 hits with one walk. Dashner left with a hand injury after a fifth inning spike. Edmonds and Hughes went 12 innings for Glenwood and Kizer finished.
Malvern Legion Juniors fell 7 to 5 at Tabor as Zanders pitched well for Malvern but Tabor bats produced enough hits to clinch the win. The margin reflected stronger offense for the hosts, despite solid Malvern defense on the mound and in the field.
Randolph residents share weekend calls at Fay Yates and Shenandoah visits. Rev Englund reports plans to move to Emerson to lead Emerson and Hastings churches, with other ministers reassigned. Local families travel to Oakland for horseshow, Omaha for studies, and Nebraska City for Arbor Lodge. A new baby boy joins Myron Winter family at Shenandoah hospital.
Fat cattle at Omaha sold strong with gains to 60 cents, mostly 25 to 50 cents higher. Prices: steers to 28.25, tops at 28 for 1259 pounds Towns and 28.00 Nebraskas at 1282 pounds. heifers to 26.25. mixed yearlings to 27.40. light shorts down from 23, stockers and feeders weak at 23 to 25.25. Hog trade steady to up 25 cents, most under 240 pounds. leaders 16 to 21.26. many hog buyers listed with multiple parcels and weights. odd cattle and sheep entries noted from several shippers and counties.
A sample from Eugene Oregon writer Mrs Frank Alexander urges continuation of home town news by renewing subscription. She notes a mild spring after a harsh winter, warm sunny days, farmers sowing crops, and fishing season ahead at Odell Lake. In Hemingford Nebraska Louis Hambsch reports a heavy snowy winter with ample moisture.
A local figure pledged ongoing support for agricultural progress and aided the donation of newspaper clippings. One clipping covers the dedication of a new Legion Memorial hall featuring Ray Hambsch, highlighting the community’s emphasis on service and remembrance.
The post commander led a formal dedication service while another former Malvernian, Y H Seaton, accepted the presentation of the hats in the ceremonial proceedings.
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