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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
6
On the 4th of July the 31st annual basket meeting will be held at Chapel in Putman county Missouri eight miles southwest of Coatsville. The notice invites good people to attend for singing preaching and dinner, signed W. B. Stevens. Also mentions a guide to getting rid of stubbornness.
An old style ad touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a fast acting antiseptic for eczema and skin issues with a money back guarantee, plus Meyers Red Fox Poison Kernels advertised for rodent control. It claims effectiveness against varicose veins itching skin pimples and psoriasis and notes athletes foot and general germicidal action. Available at Hornsten Pharmacy with prices 35c and 75c.
Albia plays Moulton, Monterey faces Seymour, Unionville goes to Kirksville in a Samo League schedule update.
Moulton defeated Monterey 9 to 2 and Seymour edged Kirksville 2 to 0. Unionville beat Albia 3 to 0. Upcoming games include Christians against Presbyterians on Thursday June 25 and Methodists versus Legions on Friday June 26.
Earl Traul star first baseman for Moulton will not join the Nebraska State League. He will continue to wear the local uniform through the 1931 season. Subscribe now.
On Mullin's Field last Thursday evening the Christian church club earned a 12 to 2 victory over the Methodist team. Davis started for the Methodists but left after the first inning for Poffenberger who struck out three in the second. The Christians exploded for seven runs in the third and five more in the fourth, with Wright and Carr sharing pitching duties and holding the Methodists to four hits.
The Presbyterians jumped from the cellar to second in the U S league with a 27 to 6 win over the Legion Juniors last Friday. They pounded James for four first inning runs, then added six hits and seven runs in the second. Fireworks continued with nine more in the sixth as the Juniors managed only two late runs. In a separate game, Legion Juniors fell 4 to 3 at Unionville, Iowa, with Hill and Huddleston pitching for Moulton.
Moulton toppled Monterey 9-2 at Monterey ball park on a soggy Sunday drawing nearly 200 fans. Carter earned nine hits against him, while Ross and Idol struggled for Monterey as Moulton jumped ahead with a third inning burst and held the lead through the late innings. Spurgeon and Ross led Monterey with multiple hits, but timely hitting and errors by Monterey fueled the visitors’ victory.
Monterey ball club heads into next Sunday’s game against Seymour, perched at the top of the Ia Mo league. Manager Brunk says Monterey will challenge Seymour hard, with both teams ready for a competitive battle and a tight finish.
Albia Oilers travel to Mullen's Field for a Sunday IaMe league game against Moulton. Albia aims to improve a tough season while last year’s marathon win over Moulton was a highlight for local fans. Game starts at 2 45 p m with prompt call.
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