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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
5
The article praises Mountaineers supporters and players from Ocoee after a tough finish to the first half. It notes tough play by Dudley and Dudley’s fouls, and a close ending as Minor handles a grounder to end the rally. The writer encourages continued fan turnout for the second half.
Ocoee visitors defeat local squad 11 t o 10 as misjudged flies errors and walks tipped the balance. Dad Adkins hit a late homer but a slow grounder ended the chance for a repeat. Minor shone for the visitors with a perfect day at the plate and strong fielding from Wilson Mills and Reid.
Fragmentary game notes describe hitters with two hits and three walks in five plate appearances. Reid had three hits in four at bats. A misphrased line references Tom Cooley in center field making a difficult catch and a possible injunction on a ball.
In a baseball game, Mt. Dora scores 9 to 11 and overcomes a 8 run deficit. Adkins hits a home run and a baserunner reaches on a walk. Hale adds a three-base hit while Reid and Grant produce multiple two-base hits. Stapleton and Minor combine for most of the pitching outs. Porcher, Grant, Pike, and Stokes steal bases as Wilson and Tomyn contribute sacrifices. Umpire: Peral.
The Mount Dora Kiwanis club hosted a program featuring a lively discussion on race tracks and amusement, with musical selections led by C. R. Ray. Thomas Lantz, Orlando recreation superintendent, was introduced to speaker audiences and praised for community improvements.
LAKE COUNTY C O C Gibson R P Burton and W M Igon escorted the new president to the chair amid enthusiastic applause. Retiring president W B Gibson received thanks for his tenure. The board approved recommendations for next year with five major objectives: advertising agricultural promotion navigation drainage water control and recreational development.
Heath spoke on An Undeveloped Resource citing The Leisure Hours. Lantz praised the talk and urged Mount Dora to approve construction of a community building and recreation pier. Harry Goldstein with Mrs Beck performed pieces, Wilma Ebsen danced, and Henry Jacobs and Helen Hurlburt presented Etiquette. The program closed with ensemble numbers, patriotic songs, and Kiwanis honors.
County article notes Florida grape culture rising in importance led by Lake County. Florida State Grape Growers meet in Orlando June 28 and 29 with a large exhibit at the San Juan hotel and the Orlando Chamber offering courtesies including free automobile storage.
C Salisbury J W Lawrence L A Morris Col Pepper and D G Nearpass of Eustis lead a drive to complete and add to a full ticket. Republican headquarters open early week in Tavares with Col K L Pepper in charge. More than fifty attendees mark the convention as one of the county’s most enthusiastic.
The note tenor lists new offerings from Baldwin Elder Springs Water in five gallon bottles at 65c, DeLuxe bed springs promoted by Fletcher Crane, and Flit insecticide advertised by The Mount Dora Hardware Company. Readers are urged to place orders, wait for announcements, and visit display windows for demonstrations.
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