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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1910
Page
10
In Elgin on June 25 the Masetine Camels forfeited one game after manager Walters claimed late notice of a doubleheader. Umpire Donovan awarded the Kitties a 9 to 0 win as the Camels failed to appear. The second game proceeded with play described as loosely played and marred by errors.
Yesterday Muscatine swept with a 7 0 record, Clinton defeated Freeport 10 to 0, Kankakee bested Decatur 6 to 3, Jacksonville beat Sterling 1 to 0. Today Freeport visits Muscatine, Sterling travels to Decatur, Elgin goes to Clinton, and Kankakee hosts Jacksonville.
Elgin led throughout the game with a heavy third inning and multiple later rallies. Camels replies were limited, while Elgin capitalized on errors as pitchers were tested. Slapnicka allowed nine hits to Robinson ten, with Elgin posting eight runs to Muscatine seven in a rough, error plagued contest.
Boonavan returns for a courtesy at the South Bad pasture this afternoon amid a likely heated reception. Artie Hofman, Pittsburg melee participant, spent yesterday afternoon at the initial corner of the lot and watched the game without engaging with the P. O. column. He only learned of the stunt at the dinner table.
The Elgin Courier touts the boss as the best first sacker on the boat and a decider hitter. Connie Lewis receives a new front name nickname Corneling from locals. A minor fracas is anticipated at the South End plenient grounds Sunday afternoon.
The Muscatine Baseball Association held a morning meeting at the courthouse and appointed President A. S. Lawrence as delegate to the league meeting in Chicago at the Grand Pacific tomorrow. Lawrence was instructed to oppose any efforts to disband the Northern association while clubs from various towns plan to discuss the matter. Clinton’s prospects look brighter, and Vice President Kehoe of Clinton is coordinating to keep baseball and the league together. President Burton is reported to be in Texas and will miss Sunday’s meeting.
Carl Heinz and Glen Houdek, Westonion predecessors, complete nearly 200 mile trek to Madison, Wisconsin. Local boys following in footsteps of E Payson Weston. Report received today from Weston trail.
The Camel baseball squad arrived back last evening amid mixed feelings over recent umpire calls in Freeport and Elgin. Manager Walters seeks to blunt raw deals, while Lou aims to add classy players in St Louis. The team, traveling six and a half days, sent cards from every stop informing relatives of routes. They plan to reform in Muscatine and visit Madison before returning late week.
The Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta runs this afternoon in Poughkeepsie with Cornell Columbia Pennsylvania Syracuse and Wisconsin crews. First race four oared two miles at 4 30 freshman eight two miles at 4 15 and big varsity eight four miles around 6 30. Cornell holds trophies in all three events and is favorite in betting 10 to 1. Coaches express confidence in their crews despite favorites.
A persuasive note argues that money in the bank signals character and job security. It contends thrift leads to advancement, praising savings as a foundation for being viewed as safe and reliable. It urges starting a savings account with a dollar and highlights 4 percent interest.
Freeport shuts Clinton out 7 to 0 in a five inning game to catch a train. Kankakee edges Decatur 6 to 3 to close the series. Batteries: O’Hearn Walsh Fosberg Fuchs Buckholz Kelley Schwab Cooper Hartley McTights Schultz. National League standings and results noted.
National League results include Pittsburg over Chicago 6 to 3 and St. Louis 2, Cincinnati 4, Philadelphia 4, Boston 6. American League shows Javeland 2 over Chicago 4, Tetroit 1, St. Louis blank, New York 2 Philadelphia 1, Boston 2 Washington 1. Three I League sees Bloomington 3 over Danville 1 and Peoria 4 over Springfield 1. Dubuque 6 beat Davenport 4. Rock Island 0, Waterloo 0. Central Association Ottumwa 0 Quincy 1. Galesburg 1 Monmouth 3.
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