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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
5
Ottumwa defeated Ottumwa 9 to 4 in a tangled game featuring umpire clashes and onfield brawls. Key events include John Lee as catcher, Hub Hart injuring umpire Lee, and multiple misplays as Lindberg, Terry, and Ward contributed to the chaotic play and high error count.
Hannibal and Keokuk split a double header with Keokuk winning 7 to 6 after Hannibal pitcher Keyes was hammered and ejected for disputing a call. Earlier Hannibal beat Keokuk 8 to 3 in other action, while Galesburg defeated Kewanee 14 to 6 and Monmouth beat Burlington 7 to 4 as June 13 games featured rough play and injuries.
Savannah officials seek sanction from the Automobile Club of America to run the Vanderbilt Cup race on November 28 in Savannah Georgia with a grand prize race on November 29. President Taft designated Thanksgiving for the fifth Thursday in November and Secretary Solomon of the Savannah Automobile Club forwarded the club’s formal application. The American Automobile Association expects to grant permission to hold the Vanderbilt Cup race in Savannah. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy for muscular or chronic rheumatism.
In a pitched battle at Muscatine, Ottumwa built a 4 0 lead before Muscatine rallied with key base running by Dutch Ahring and sharp defense from Hart and Wise. The game featured three runners cut down at the bag, notable catches, and strong pitching from Terry and Baird, as both teams battled to a 4 0 final.
The Central Association dismissed John Lee as an umpire after a game deemed a farce by inconsistent calls. Lee, who traveled by train to Burlington, claimed he was assaulted by catcher Hart and received a telegram about future payments. Other umpires Meade Core and Nelson were also let go.
GreatDesMoines Driving Club harness meet opens this afternoon at the state fair grounds Des Moines Ia field of fourteen trotters in the 2 20 class and twelve in the 2 24 pace with a final half mile dash for runners The meet runs three days under ideal weather conditions
A school band of 29 will receive their first communion at St Marys Church on Sunday June 18 at 9 oclock. Rev J I Grieser led the class of 13 boys and 16 girls through doctrinal exams. After communion a banquet will follow in the school house hosted by parents and friends.
National League slate includes Brooklyn at Pittsburg under clouds at 3 20 p m New York visits Cincinnati in a cloudy 8 30 p m game Boston goes to Chicago with clear skies at 3 p m Philadelphia at St Louis clear at 3 46 p m American League shows Cleveland at New York in rain at 4 p m Detroit at Boston rain at 2 15 p m St Louis at Philadelphia under clouds at 8 46 p m Chicago at Washington cloudy 4 p m
Manager Walters released pitchers Mueller and Baird as Jack King arrives for a Burlington trial then joins the Camels against the Pathfinders. Rubo Bureh from the Keokuk Indians sold to Ble Stick. J G King, a Colorado State College lefthander, seeks a pro debut with Walters. King, from Rutland Vermont, played varsity at Fort Collins and independent teams in New England.
Results yesterday show Ottumwa defeating Muscatine 9 to 4 while Keokuk lost to Hannibal 6 to 6 and Kewanee tied Galesburg 6 to 6 in the Central Association events.
The crowd buzzed over disputed calls by umpire Leet and Johnson being ruled out in the fourth. Hart followed with Senna's call, while Fe Terry’s first pitch landed as a strike. Senno Hred delivered a vicious triple near the big sign as Carroll tipped his hat and lined a hit to Lindberg, drawing cheers. Gard took a hard foul and Denny Blake’s bat sparked a brief rally.
Obscure play by Ottumwa catcher sparked a spirited effort after a rocky inning. Denny Blake starred with a daring base run from third on a walk sac fly and a close slide. Muscatine tallied first on aggressive baserunning as the game saw lively action from Umpires Walters and Egan.
June 13 report from Columbus Junction notes visits to Newark Morning Sun Wapello and West Chester. Families travel for illness, relatives, and to attend a soldiers encampment. Birth announced for Mrs Wilcox and Mr Wilcox's daughter born this morning with multiple local names present.
West Liberty area residents and visitors appear in a busy social roundup. Mrs. George Vanatta and two children from Marion return home after days with John Vanatta north of town. Rev. Furniss and wife visit the H Shipman home. Miss McSwaney with her mother in Columbus Junction. Miss May Hall travels from West Branch to Iowa City visiting friends. Ary Hill and Mary Ball leave for Cedar Falls summer school. Wm. Hinkhouse returns to Atlantic with daughter Nelle. Mrs. Boyd Hoes hosts sisters Hartspee Des Moines Freeman Independence Smith Montezuma. Stapp family of Columbus Junction visit. Marian Siberts home from Northwestern University. Charley Wolf welcomes a daughter. L. E. McIntosh and family return to Muscatine after visits with Pickler family. Lucy Evang home for summer. Ethel Close visits her mother in Iowa City. Daisy Ridenour and Ceci aes travel to Iowa City for several days.
When you study protection for deeds abstracts and policies you learn desks and drawers are unsafe. Economy not wise. For $2.00 a year you can rent a box in our Safe Deposit Vault and safeguard valuables and papers.
Guests at Rev. Scholes residence include Verne Osborn H B Van Dyke and wife from Winfield In. Ed Rock loses a valuable horse last week. Mrs Wm Rodman entertained cousins Harry Della and Let tle Rothe from O Fallon Mo Ray Johnson from Davenport. Mrs J Pitty of Perry Jr visited Chas Cope family then went to Wilton. Mrs George Petersen and children Dorotha and Jean returned from Davenport after two weeks with relatives. L Lunt Des Moines and R H HI leave for northern state business. Master families reunion and picnic at Mrs Mac Meyers farm with 62 attendees. dinner on the lawn. Clayton and Bennie Moshier absent.
An ad touts a German remedy Adler Ika for stomach and bowel trouble in Muscatine. It claims constipation and gas can become appendicitis and promises quick relief from a single dose. The notice lists F. Nesper Druggists offering the product at 1291 2nd St.
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