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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
6
Keokuk and Muscatine meet as Cedar Rapids and Waterloo post wins. McCullough’s pitching slows Muskies in a 2-0 home defeat. Abbott’s slants struggle to connect. Battle steadies after rough early frames, but key plays fail to spark a comeback and the game ends with Fleming calling a strike.
The report describes Mr McCullough making his bow on the field with a rough start. Gould swiped second, Curt whitted and ended the frame. The Big Boss sent Cook, signed yesterday, to fight the game and he allowed one hit while walking five, as Wetzel grabbed Jack for the third out.
Indianapolis, Ind on June 12 saw Hoofeds win both ends of a doubleheader against Baltimore. First game final 6 to 5, second 11 to 4. Second game details show strong offense. Baltimore led early but Indianapolis pulled away. Also note Brooklyn over Chicago 8 to 4 in a separate June 22 game, plus Pittsburgh 7 to 2 over St Louis and Buffalo 4 to 0 over Kansas City.
New York June 12 Chicago tied the series with New York behind Mathewson after a rough fielding stretch. Score by inning Chicago 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 7 New York 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 4 Victory credited to Vallenh and Brexnahuny while Mathewson, Fromme, and Meyer pitched for the Cubs and Giants respectively.
Ottumwa June 12 The Blue Jays used every opportunity and Holter’s wildness to defeat Cedar Rapids 6 to 3 in the first game of the series. Walworth relieved in the fourth as Cedar Rapids chased Holter and the Jays pulled away. Secrecy Innings: Cedar Rapids 3, Watering 9, Ottumwa 4. West hit by pitch, Smith Siglin Sheldon Menger Woombsganss all credited. Packers Win One Ottumwa June 12 The Bathing ars defeated here after noon in a peculiar contest. In the first inning Many tgh's men drove in two runs, Speediers tied it in their half, and the Pretcers fell behind then tied again in the second. Final scores listed with pitchers and umpires.
Waterloo June 12 The Cedar Rapids Republican pushes blame for Sundays trouble from Cedar Rapids fans to Manager Andrews. The piece notes probes by President Justice and mentions a proxy arrival in Waterloo. Scores show Brooklyn 2, Boston 5 with disparate lineups and pitchers listed.
A memoir style verse fragment recalls team fortunes with Burlington Foxy Ned and Boss Boyla. It references lively games, scores, and players like Tate Ziggy Jeff and Tom Hayden, noting praise for a two bagger and packers' results while musing on luck, mediators, and laughter.
From Muscatine comes word that Bogs Boyle plans to hire a mammoth catcher Jeffries who reduced his weight to 208 pounds. Tun Jeffries, previously with Kewanee last year, once drove a homer. Muskies face three more games at Keokuk Gate City as the race tightens for the leading role.
Tony Med reports in Cedar Rapids that Umpire Genius arrived in Water today and said Manager Andrews was not responsible for the park trouble. Belden Hill stated no charges have been filed and he and the manager remain friends, denying any disciplinary action.
Kansas City June 12. Four veteran golfers vie for the Trans Mississippi championship as McLaughlin of Denver faces E Edmunds of St Louis and John Deere Cady of Rock Island meets R Morrison of Kansas City in the semi finals at Bryanston Golf Club. Both matches promise spectacular play despite recent showers slowing the course.
The course, described as sporty, will aid visiting contestants who have not had the chance to study it, according to tournament officials. Local golfers already know the layout and strategies.
Washington rallied in the eighth to defeat Chicago 4 2 at Chicago, ending the locals' hot streak. Staith and Washington recruit delivered a double, Schaefer scored on Milan's triple, Gandil singled to drive in Milan for the winning run. Wertner homered for Chicago. Blackburn and Collins added hits, Weaver was ejected by umpire Evans for disputing a decision. Other games: Cleveland shut out Philadelphia 3 0 behind Steen's pitching, Detroit beat Boston 2 1, St Louis edged New York 3 2.
The German Methodists defeated Musserville M. E. 9 to 6 last night as German batsmen produced steady hitting while the German infield showed some weakness. Pitcher Diereks went a solid distance for the winners with Grady and Shoemaker supplying the battery. Additional sports on page eight today.
The report notes Battle's sudden release after a disappointing finish to the Central Association game. Pitcher Barber arrived today and joined Spencer Abbott's group, replacing Rook as the likely starter. The article mentions Alverts, Gould, Zip Zackert, Red Barber, and Wild Bill Case in the shifting rosters as fans debate upcoming matchups and attendance expectations.
Grand Rapids June 12 The Cadillac team of the Michigan State League has a season batting average of .244 after 22 games, a likely new Class D record. Nine of twelve players have hit over .300, with manager Parker leading at .462.
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