Amateur Baseball League Launched In City
An amateur baseball league was launched at a well attended meeting in Volxet jewelry store. A committee of eight managers from local clubs was named to attend a conference at the Journal offices to form a constitution and by laws. Frank Boyle led efforts to organize with L C D Orbach and Ed Evanson to draft rules. A silver loving cup was donated by George Volger for the league champion and trophy for runners up.
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Defidita
Téality
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Concensus
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Centrals
Warren Davis
Clerks
Chariea Schroeder
Harry Todlas
Mokeuns
Ed. Morrow
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W. C. Hanson
Muscatine Lighting Company
Ed. Evanson
Muscatine North
South
Boyle
Teague
Frank Boyle
Muscatine Central Association
Muscatine Byaeball Association
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L. C. D. Orbach
Rvanson
George Volger
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Flood may set back opening of central league
Flood conditions in Indiana and Ohio delay Muscatine recruits and may postpone the Central League season opening on April 25. Recruits in flooded districts await manager Frank Boyle's communications as telegrams sent weeks ago remain undelivered. Availability of ships and travel issues compound the disruption to planned games.
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Ohio
Frank Boyle
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Flond
One-Time Musky Star Extinct Gems Found May Play Here
Local club negotiations hint at bringing former Musketals catcher Dietz to Humboldt Mink League plans face possible disbanding and venue delays as weather and ground conditions threaten Central League opening. Nearby resident Charles Wolff petitions Cedar Rapids to halt baseball near Nama grounds citing home disturbance and safety concerns.
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Charles Wolf
Nama Grounds
Wolff
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Department of Public Safety
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Davenport Favorites for Basketball Title
In Sioux City at the Iowa interscholastic tournament Davenport defeats Ottumwa 41 to 22 in the semifinals to advance toward the state crown. Earlier Davenport beat Jefferson 41 to 20, while Ottumwa was upset by Sioux City 41 to 33, with Davenport’s long range shooting noted as decisive.
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Flood toll list of dead across two states
A long OCR list details identified dead from floods in multiple cities across two states. Names include ALEXANDER FORD, MRS BOWEN S MASON, MISS HAWKE, MRS TAMIEL WALLACIS, ANTON SARTELL, JOHN BIS, MRS BISH and many others with multiple family members and rescuers noted as drowned or killed in explosions and wrecks. The item mixes place names, ages, and occupations with scattered notes on rescue outcomes and continuing searches.
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Alexander Ford
Bowens
Mason
Hawkins
Hawke
Tamiel Wallacis
Cupp
Christ Polk
Virginia Snyder
Howard Snyder
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George Morganthaler
George
Blitz
Quinlan
Young
Scott
Onnell
Labell
Burnside
Anton Sartell
Vine
Main Streets
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John Bis
Fire Department
John. Hadkins
James Posay
Charles Parker
One More Hurler Secured by Locals for 1928 Muskies
Chuck Tond, leading Oshkosh twirler in the Wisconsin- Tiimoly League last year, signs with manager Frank Boyle for the 1928 Muskies. He was the league's star and finished fifth overall. He reports on April 1.
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Oshkosh
Frank Boyle
Muskies
Linds
Cardinals Lose Suits in Flood Hit Chicago Trip
Chicago March 29 The St Louis National League team arrived in Chicago after floods swamped their Indianapolis base losing uniforms bats gloves and shoes. Equipment sat in a flooded clubhouse water up to the fence tops awaiting replacement in St Louis for spring games. Players lament missing favorite gear and took to the northbound train.
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