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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
8
A large crowd witnessed a sobering showcase as the Muscatine driven Sterlings faltered. Ottumwa won 4 to 3 after late hits by Sours and Masters, with weak defense and errors hurting the Champs.
The readable lines describe a basketball game with teams and players like Zackert and Harrell. Mentions include ball handling, free throws, and out play by Zackert. Odd names and garbled words limit clear details but imply a score and umpire presence.
Auto and Motorcycle races headline a two day event at the fairgrounds. Mills the aviator, under Motor Gonte Company of America, will perform exhibitions. Drivers like Gotet, Bryant, Gardner, Ohlhauer, Burk Russell and Hart Russell are listed for speed and endurance runs. Local motorcyclists will race for the city championship. Events begin at 2:00 PM each day.
The Trojans edged the Giants 3 to 2 in ten innings after a late rally sparked by John Evers strategic moves and a key seventh inning single by Arthur Fhelan. The Athletics won their 15th straight by routing the St. Louis Browns 10 to 4 as National and American League results rolled in with batteries and lineups unsettled.
Waterloo, Iowa June 11 Tuttle pitched a two hitter supporting Sheldon s three base hit and two on the sacks as Cedar Rapids beat Waterloo 3 0. Frank Sheldon drove in two runs while Keriso and Tutle held Cedar Rapids to a lone scoring frame. Monmouth tops Kewanee as Roger baffles the hitters and Bentley loses the mound duel. Other standings show Bloomington and Danville winning. college games include Penn State over Swarthmore and William and Vashti blank Iowa Wesleyan.
In a Sporting Editor window style piece the Muskies downfall is blamed on a controversial call by umpire Pfirmm while Burlington fans react to a misplayed double play by Kewanee that recalls old ring history. The piece also notes Ned Egan and his crew facing Zackett, and mentions John House’s up and down batting, Muncaster’s firing and fans’ calls for decent commentary.
Muscatine residents watched a Davenport trio visit Muscatine as part of a scouting tour or simple ringside outing. Zackert Harrell and two Blue Sox players, Clemens and Coleman, were noted for the contest, with Davenport officials commenting on the purpose of the trip and the athletes’ performances.
George Pennington, manager of the Kewanee Soilermakers in the Central Association, resigned after yesterday's defeat at Monsouth. Second Baseman Richards assumes management temporarily, guiding the team through upcoming meetings as Pennington had been ill recently and had planned hospital treatment. Pennington had earlier lifted the club when Doc Andrews left, but this season the team struggled and dropped toward the cellar.
Chicago, June 1 Charley White and Jack Britton signed articles to duel for 20 rounds at New Orleans on July 4. Weigh in at 134 pounds three hours before the bout.
Detroit visits Washington while Cleveland plays Boston and St. Louis travels to Philadelphia in a trio of matchups featuring marquee teams and regional rivalries. Top players are expected to contribute as teams aim for strong finishes and playoff positioning.
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