Elks Lose City Kittenball Tilt At Jefferson Field
In a 5 to 4 defeat at Jefferson Field the Elks blew a 4 1 lead in the sixth inning as Moose rallied with three in the frame and a boot by Gibby Jacobs. Ted Goetzman started the collapse by wild pitching to home plate after a walk and two singles. The Moose defense produced two infield hits and two walks to seal the win. The setback slows the Elks city title hopes while the league weighs postponement issues with the Y M C A officials and league schedulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Ted Goetzman
Big Elks
Wild
Gibby Jacobs
Mike Blaesing
Moose
All Stars to Play at Grandview Sunday
The Mascatine All Stars girls kittenball team will face the Grandview girls at Grandview Sunday afternoon. The game starts at 2 30 p m according to today’s announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Stars
Grandview
Mascatine All Stars
Umpire-Only Field Condition Checks Seen Inadequate
Officials from the Y M C A should handle the diamond inspections to free umpires from this task. Umpires often lack time to assess field conditions and inform teams, so early afternoon action would help teams plan for evening games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamonds
Moose Upset Elks in Loop Game Thursday
Moose rally in the top of the final inning produced four runs to beat the Elks 5 to 4 in a Fraternal league game at Jefferson field Thursday night. A wet grounds postponement left only this game on the schedule as Moose overcame a 4 1 deficit with助 key errors and timely hits including walks and singles by Coxey Chenoweth and Snow Freese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Field
Elks
Moose
Moose Lodge
Weed Park
Ed Goetzman
Coxey
Chenoweth
Snow” Freese
Ted Goetzmann
Mike Elsaesing
Powell
Whitey Schmidt
Jimmy Figg
Bill Havemann
Goetzman
Carl Walter
Eddie Goetzman
Fans and Players Rally Over Pitts Ban From Baseball
Albany reports protests across the nation after Edwin C. Pitts nicknamed Alabama is barred from baseball for being labeled an ex convict. From Dizzy Dean to bleacher patrons, fans and players oppose the International League ban on Sing Sing prison star Pitts. Jimmy Wilson of the Phillies says he would be glad to have Pitts on his club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Edwin C
Alabama
Pitts
Dizzy Dean
Sing Sing
International League
Jimmy Wilson
Phillies
Mulford to Battle A C in Engagement at Oregon Diamond
The South End A C nine and Greek All Stars of Moline were set to play at the Oregon field diamond tonight but the game was canceled. A. C.'s will instead meet the Mulford church team in the substituted contest starting at 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulford
A.’s C
Oregon
South End
A. C. Nine
Moline
Oregon Field
Mulford Church
P. m
West Hill A. C. defeats Phelps Laundry 4 to 1
West Hill A C defeated Phelps Laundry at Fletcher Avenue Diamond 4 to 1 in a tight game. Charles Freers made three running catches in left while Skolnik drove in three runs in the sixth inning to seal the victory. Phelps Laundry scored only in the first inning on a walk and two errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hill
A. C's
Phelps Laundry
Fletcher Avenue Diamond
Charles Freers
A. C’s
Skolnik
A. C
Freers
Illinois City
Fletcher Avenue
Helen Wills Moody Reaches Final at English Tournament
Helen Wills Moody advanced to the final of the St. George's Hill tennis event in Weybridge England, defeating Billy Yorke 6-1 6-4 in the semifinal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wills Moody
Weybridge
Eng
St. George’s Hill
Billy Yorke
England
Muscatine Muskies to Clash With Indees in Sunday Rivalry
The Muscatine Muskies meet the Muscatine Indees at League field Sunday in the season’s big city clash for baseball supremacy. The Muskies seek to defend last year’s title as favored favorites, while the Indees ride strong form and lead Atlas Player league with two wins in three starts. Tommy Jacobs or Ivan Stebbins will start for the Muskies, with Clarence Messer or Flea Schroeder on the mound for the Indees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Muskies
Muscatine Indees
League Field
Muskies
Indees
Atlas
Stratton Shines as St. Paul Defeats Milwaukee 7 3
Chicago scout Monte Stratton, loaned to St. Paul by the Chicago White Sox, hurled the Saints to a 7 to 3 win over the Brewers in night baseball. Indianapolis fell from first as Toledo beat it 6 to 1. Louisville-Columbus and Minneapolis Kansas City night games were postponed due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Monte Stratton
St. Paul
Chicago White Sox
Milwaukee
Saints
Brewers
Indianapolis
Toledo
Baseball lineups set for noon tilt with two squads
Faulhaber leads the donors in short with Bob Vetter in right and Gib Jacobs at third while Bill Nietzel covers left and Bucky McIntyre handles left field. Jim Lange patrols center, Kenny Huber bats and Schrack plays first. The Indees start Woody Tobias at third Fay Schweitzer in right Ralph Reinke short Ernie Taylor catching Pat Hofer first Red Mahram in center Bob White second Harold Troxel left. Game begins promptly at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faulhaber
Bob Vetter
Gib Jacobs
Bill Nietzel
Bucky McIntyre
Jim Lange
Kenny Huber
Schrack
Indees
Woody Tobias
Fay Schweitzer
Ralph Reinke
Ernie Taylor
Pat Hofer
Red
Mahram Jin
Bob White
Harold Troxel
Western League Presidents Meet Over Omaha Fate
Des Moines hosts a meeting of Western League owners to decide Omaha’s future for the season. Club president and Dale Gear explore ways to keep the Omaha franchise. Owner Mrs E B Branconier of St Louis has failed to sell to Omaha interests as attendance sinks. Paul Hamman denies withdrawal and says the aim is to keep Omaha in the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Omaha
Dale Gear
E. B. Branconier
St Louis
Paul W. Hamman
Phillips 66 Gasoline Promises Weather Tuned Performance
An advertisement touts Phillips 66 as seasonally tailored gasoline, claiming ongoing control of volatility by weather. It urges drivers to sample a trial tankful to feel smoother, cooler, and more responsive engine performance without extra cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
U. S. Weather Bureau
Phillips Pair Highlight Home Run Hopes
A quirky headline notes Phillips teaming with Heah Yo to boost Scoo Si for a big series. The two players are billed as a dynamic pairing aiming to spark offense and lift the team's standing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. L. Gallaher
A. J. Lindley
Pittsburgh Club
Pirates
Hugh
Fullerton, JR
Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bucs
Bush
Guy Bush
Cardinals
Jesse
Pop) Haines
Burgess Whitehead
Jack Rothrock
Pep Young
Earl
White Sox
Indians
Tigers
Schoolboy Rowe
Rowe
Cleveland
Elon Hogsett
Goose Joslin
Charley Gehringer
Henry Coppola
Washington
Boston
Senators
Red Sogn
Braves
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Haines
J. Dean
Devise
Grace
Detroit
Leveland, Stewart, Winegarner
L. Brown
Pitlak
Rowe, Hogsett
IS FT
Krenz
Atlas Prayer League
Nietzel Drugs
Old Diamond
Eagles
Legion
New Diamond
Heinz
INA Mae
Muscatine
Davenport
Sidney
SUN
Ippi
Jimmy Lange
Ellis
Bently
Lange
G. Jacobs
Nietzel
O “ Goetzman
Walter E
A. Nietzel
Havemann
Fischer
Freese
Beckman
Haller
Achter
Schraiat
West Hill A. C
Stratton
Sutooth
Phillips 66
Phill
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Heah
Lenox Ave
Yessir
Smokey
Preachah Danis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!