Sox Fall Before Patten in 5 2 Loss to Senators
Chicago Sox lose 5 to 2 as Patten dominates the field and the team struggles with defense and a failing elevator incident at the South Side. Tigers win in Detroit on Sunday, delaying New York’s visit.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1907
Page
5
Chicago Sox lose 5 to 2 as Patten dominates the field and the team struggles with defense and a failing elevator incident at the South Side. Tigers win in Detroit on Sunday, delaying New York’s visit.
In the American League Chicago lost to Washington 2 to 5 and Detroit beat New York 13 to 6. St Louis fell 0 to 1 against Boston while Rock Island beat Bloomington 3 to 1 in the Three League Cedar Rapids defeated Springfield 12 to 7 Clinton lost 2 to 3. Dubuque tied 3-3 with Decatur in early action after a 12 inning first game and a seven inning second game. In the Iowa League Burlington routed Marshalltown 9 to 0 in a game forfeited in the seventh inning Keokuk edged Waterloo 1 to 0.
Washington visits Chicago while New York travels to St. Louis in early games. Boston plays Detroit and Philadelphia hosts Cleveland. In the NL Chicago meets New York as Pittsburgh visits Boston while St. Louis goes to Philadelphia and Cincinnati to Brooklyn.
The Nationals lost 18 to 9 at Ardon after a fast game with Chihak hitting a three base drive that scored two. Harrington Rabe deaux Freeman Chihak led the Nationals while Arden Shellabarger Brasley Brown Burns led the Ardon squad in a high scoring intercity tilt.
Green Committee of the Geneva Golf and Country Club outlines qualifying rounds on Friday August 9 1907 with 1st flight at 1 00 pm and prize golf balls for winners. Drawings for second and third flights set for 2 00 pm and 2 30 pm with forfeiture rules and additional contests for approaching putting. Secretary R L Thompson named referee for scoring.
In a large crowd at the fairgrounds Burlington and Muscatine played a tight game, Muscatine winning 11 to 10. Bechtold and McCormick starred for the Independents, Gee pitched well for Burlington, and an umpire change occurred in the ninth inning.
Carl Phillips son of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Phillips of Lucas street fell from a moving wagon Friday afternoon and sustained severe bruises to his left leg. He received medical care and is resting easier today.
River bulletin lists station readings Davenport Muscatine Des Moines Rapids and other points with feet changes. Forecast says only slight Mississippi changes from Le Claire to Muscatine with possible failing stages by Monday according to J M Shortor local forecaster.
Thieves steal vegetables from gardens as Park Place loses crops. Little Japs win 11 to 5 in Weed park duel. Heinz farms chief J C Miller warns cabbage rot due to rain and labor shortages. special guard placed to protect crops. East Hill notes report local moves and a turning point in community events.
Mrs John Starke on Smalley avenue hosts her mother and sister this week as the neighborhood sees further property improvements. A new home for William Hink nears occupancy with shingles completed last week. N A McCoy leaves for Grandview to attend to business, while Lloyd McCoy returns from Davenport to visit family in Muscatine and Washington.
New arrivals in Muscatine include Mr. and Mrs. Roy F. Johnson and daughter Ruth from Mt. Pleasant Iowa. Johnson becomes mail clerk on the Muscatine and Montezuma run. Mrs. Johnson, a pianist graduate of Iowa Wesleyan Conservatory of Music, will enrich local musical circles.
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