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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1914

Page

7

Muscatine Musky Averages Show Slump In May

Burlington leads the league by a comfortable margin as Muscatine, the Muskies, struggle with weak batting. Danny Harrell tops the Muskies with a .267 average while Cliff Lee hits .343 and Clyde Curtis .238. Fielding gains hover around modest levels with Clinton and Marshalltown among top defenders.

Burlington Muscatine T. ©. Hume Jeanne C. A Clinton Marshalltown Danny Harret Yeading Musky Danny Wetzel Harcell Lyle Muskies Cliff Lee Clyde Curtis

Shamrock IV Makes Splendid Showing In Race

Southampton June 9 Shamrock I and Shamrock II rivalry renewed as Lipton’s challenger Shamrock I sailed in light airs and surged ahead of the older Shamrock II in the Salenk trial the smaller Shamrock showing strong speed under fall canvas. In New York Cup Course Trials Defiance led as Amarions defense met tougher conditions off Sandy Hook with Resolute Vanitie and Daflance following setup moves from City Island to East River passage.

Southampton Jime Shamrock Thomas Lipton New York N. Y Amarion Long Island Sound Sandy Hook City Island Resolute Glentove Vanitie East Riv

Golf Teams Tied In First Week Of Play

An OCR advertisement notes golf teams tied in the opening week of play. It promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar for cough relief and references a Rescue Hose Company excursion to the Tri-Cities on Sunday aboard a low steamer Sydney.

Foley Contania Rescue Hoss Company Tri-Cities Low Steamer Sydney Ady Rexcie Hose Company Palatin Sidney

Socialist Governor Candidate Sets Two Central Records

Oliver C. Wilson, a former socialist alderman of Muscatine, ran for governor on the socialist state ticket and set two primary records. He filed his primary expense report in Des Moines showing two cents spent, for a stamp, with no opposition for the nomination. He claims residence at West Liberty and did not receive any votes in his hometown Wapsipinigan township. Other candidates reported higher expenditures, including John W. Rowley with 495.50, Benjamin J. Sallinger at 715.12, Yrani A. Shaw 197.09, Percy C. Ghureh 104.82, Taman A. Potter 46.63, and State Treasurer W. C. Brown at 44.75 with a 25 dollar campaign fund contribution.

Oliver C. Wilson Muscatine Town Somatia Wilton Des Moines Wilson Hig Party Haw West Liberty Wapsic John W. Rowley Benjamin J. Sallinger Carroll The Bench Yrani A. Shaw Percy C. Ghureh Taman A. Potter Mason City W. C. Brown

Shake-up hoped for Musky lineup after loss to Burlington

Rumors swirl as Boss Boyle hints at changes for the Muskies with a new infielder catcher and outfielder. The club’s latest acquisition Battle reportedly won 13 of 16 in his prep season, while Kuehl rumored to join as shortstop remains unconfirmed. Basketball-like Scouting details blend with baseball chatter across a jumble of scores and team notes.

Charles Chuck) Lind Burlington Red Sox Boss Boyle Ghuck Hawk Eye Boyle Muskies Hoe Davenport Kuehl Battle Healay

Louisiana Betting Law Battle Raging in Baton Rouge

Associated Press reports a surge of supporters and opponents gathered in Baton Rouge as the Reinhardt Bill moves toward final passage in the Senate. The measure would legalize betting on horse races under a Mutual system and create a three member racing commission. Opponents threaten delay tactics, while supporters rally public interest with mass meetings and petitions. The racing bill faces a clash with a separate measure to move the state capital to Alexandria, potentially delaying the racing vote.

tAsseciated Baton Rouge Louisiana General Assembly House Alexandria Baton Rougs Ita Atdea Vietory

Zeigler Pitches No Hit No Run Game

Elmer Zeigler pitched a no hit no run game for the Congregationalists defeating the Presbyterians in the Gundsy school league. Zeigler’s team dominated the contest while the Baptists featured McCleary’s hitting. Final score listed as Mulford Baptists 3, Presbyterians 0 with Drake and Hanson on batteries.

Zeigler Elmer Zeigler Presbyterians Baptists Mulford Jenn Vollett Drake

Seventy-Seven 10 Receive Diplomas at Rural Graduation

Seventy seven eighth grade students will receive diplomas at the rural school graduation at the Orpheum Theatre on June 20. County Superintendent E D Bradley released the first list of graduates and the program will be finalized later in the week.

Orpheum E. D. Bradley Arren Abbott - Conesyvile Orono Feith Akers Sweetland Angerer Bain Cédar Georgiana Bancka Montpelier Jenson Harber Bloomington Edward Barnhart Cedar Esther Borgstadt Ruth Boyce Wreen Elsie Broun Rishols Fike Elgin Brel Raymond Broderg Foltan Lgrenco Caroline Drodera Mildred Brookhar Mabel Grudtkuhl Harry Bullix Mmllered Carpenter Marie Carroll Bertha Chapman Clifford Connor Thelma Corrlell Gladys_Corrtell Lena Davis Lillie Davis Lula Downer Alta Edginton Florence Edward Roy Eel Roeacce Hlinson Clifford Experty Stephen Fischer Blanche Mietener Tda Fullerton Ano Fulte Myrtle Griffin Vesta Hatner Irme, Baling Warold Hyunking Addie Herlein Walter Howell Faye Hummet Alverda James Getrtrede Krahlella Krier Dorothy Leonhar Fyleda Lindla Maurice Logan Doo Martz Johm McClean Helen McEvoy Marie Norris Tig Nash Vietor Ormsby Winifred Ower Arthur Oxley Teste Pant Myrtle Pantel Agnes Pasemore Minnie Paul Mary Houb Gortrude Romain Yaugh Sanders Margaret Sandler Helen Schieichert Lyle Shellabarger Glark Sheilabarge Roxie Singleton Melissa Smith Mildred Stro

Coulon and Williams Clash Tonight For Lightweight Title

Johnnie Coulon and Kid Williams meet in a twenty round bout for the lightweight title tonight at Mr Vernon. Referee is Charles F. Eaton. Coulon earns a guaranteed 3000 dollars plus 40 percent of gross receipts, win draw or lose.

Coulon Kid" Williams Baltimore Ere &T Vernon Charles F. Eaton

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