Earnest Corsepius Proposes Sand Pump to Aid Burlington Race
A Muscatine boat champion, Earnest Corsepius, suggests using his sand pump to clear a river channel for a Burlington race. He offers to dredge the Father of Waters to remove sand bars and rotting interest, joking about funding and opening a channel for a speedboat event. The Fort Madison boatmen applauded his humorous yet earnest proposal.
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Dixonites Triumph Over Muscatine in Ninth Frame Loss
Final count Dixon 9 Muscatine 6 as Dixon rallies after third inning. Muscatine stalls after ninth. Pitcher Marke stirs a dispute in the seventh and Miller relieves in the ninth with two late Dixon runs. Schedule shows Mt. Vernon, Maquoketa, and midweek games ahead.
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Muscatine Faces Maquoketa In Hoodoo Haunt Series
Davis and his ball chasers leave Muscatine for Mt. Vernon to play two games against the fast inland Iowa team today and Friday. Muscatine plans a three game home series with Maquoketa Saturday Sunday and Monday with Hoodoo back in action and fans hoping for a Muscatine victory.
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Van Riper Visit Ends as Local Team Sails Home
Two-base hits by Osborn and three-base hits by Pease highlighted the game. Kernau, Pease, and Fide turned a double play, while Miller, Chayka, Thompson, and Kernau stole bases. Kernau was hit by a pitch. Pitchers issued several walks and strikeouts were by Marke, Miller, and Galloway. The game lasted 1 hour 45 minutes with Truxell umpiring. Miller relieved in the eighth. Mr and Mrs W E Van Riper, visiting Charles Van Riper’s home, departed for Holley Michigan.
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Cubs and Cardinals split games in St Louis doubleheader
The Cubs defeated the Cardinals 6 to 1 in the first game while the Cardinals won the second 5 to 4. Ed Reulbach excelled on the mound for Chicago as the Cubs split the twin bill after a strong start yesterday.
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Chicago Triumphs Over St Louis 6-1 in NL Clash
In a National League matchup Chicago defeats St Louis by six runs to one. Key moments include decisive hits by Chicago batters and solid pitching that held the visitors in check throughout.
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