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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1913
Page
6
Keokuk and Muscatine clash in a tight nine innings with Curtis delivering a late rally. Keokuk’s Gould and Curtis sparked a late charge as Muscatine sealed a 3 0 victory with a two run burst in the ninth.
Pull McCreary and Russell McCreary headline a Saturday night wrestling show at the Orphetta theatre. Edale Davis from Des Moines was billed to face Bull in a Irish match but Russell McCleary substituted when Doyle did not appear. Buckled by the bout, the younger McCreary displayed dexterity and early promise, while Hull pinned him twice in ten minutes.
New York entrant Luther McCarty meets Arthur Pelkay in a ten round main event to be staged in Calgary. Pelkay arrived late night from New York and will begin training this afternoon to sharpen his form for the bout.
Harry Payne Whitney leads the American polo team against Britain at Meadow Brook Long Island from June 10 to June 14. Polo demands vast ponies and danger, with Whitney famed as a daring rider and public figure amid the sport’s prestige.
Muscatine fans hail Annee Flipger Gould after his spectacular start against Keokuk eliding two hits and no runs. Manager Frank Boyle fielded the rookie who blanked the Indians over five innings, striking out hitters and pitching impressively. Local admirers predict a major league career, with Hubard behind the plate providing further support.
Ottumwa drops both ends of a doubleheader to Burlington, as Waterloo and Kewanee divide with the Babbitts. Notable notes include Gregory’s return to the Cincinnati club and Dunang, while Willeus leads the Blues in key hits. Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa also suffer losses as the circuit resumes play on Sunday.
Harvard gains unexpected victory over Cornell Iowa loses to Ames other results. Biggest day of the year for college athletics featured clashes across the country. Harvard 63 Cornell 54 Ames 92 2 3 Iowa 41 2 3 Yale 66 1 3 Princeton 66 1 2 Drake 76 1 3 Grinnell 49 3 2 Kansas 73 Nebraska 86 Beloit 8 Carroll 42 Illinois 96 Purdue etc. Davenport blight school won sixth annual tri city track meet with 56 points. Fairfield high school won Southeastern Iowa track meet with 72 points. Sioux City high school won Morningside invitation meet. Kansas City Manual Training School won Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Association meet with 89 points.
The Pirates, city amateur champions, defeated the Centrals 14 to 6 yesterday afternoon. Snoppy fielding and strong hitting by the Victors highlighted the Buccaneers effort with Reuling and Kautz aiding the heavy work while Atting and Osborne supported the Centrals. McKenna starred in a hard game.
The season's first excursion departs from this point on Saturday May 4 aboard the steamer St Paul for a moonlight trip. The notice, received with yesterday's arrival of the tri city excursion, predicts a crowded boat and two trips likely planned for the evening. The vessel boasts an excellent orchestra and a secure financial backing.
Keokuk and Muscatine split a twin bill as the Indians won 7 to 4 in the first game and Keokuk edged ahead 7 to 1 in the second. Curtis starred in the third inning of the second game with a sensational catch by Gottschall, while Zackert dominated the locals early. Harrison was released after the games.
The Muscatine North and South crack team were defeated in a ten-falling clash at Oakville Utag. A crowd of several hundred witnessed the battle as White Sox scored three runs in the ninth to tie 5-1, then Muscatine won in the tenth when Bert Bates was knocked out by a pitch and Stein scored. Centerfielder Fry drove Stein home on a sharp smash for the final run.
Upward of 400 delegates gather in Baltimore for the biennial convention of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers as 40,009 members across the United States, Canada, and Mexico are represented. The women's auxiliary, mainly spouses, will meet during the event led by Mrs E A Smith of Atlanta Georgia. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors for support after a bereavement in the Kobes family.
Manager Frank Boyle reduced the Muskies to fifteen players ahead of a Keokuk game. Pitcher Dimner Dye was cut after a shaky outing, replaced by Seould, Newmeyer, and Zackert. The Sterlings now feature Newmeyer and Yackett as southpaws and Gould and Lind as right-handers, with Gould potentially leaving pro ball due to parental objections.
American League games saw Sox 4 over Athletics 3 and Cleveland 7 beat New York 2. Boston 5 defeated Detroit 4 in ten innings. St Louis 7 edged Washington 3. National League had no games. Small league results include Peoria 4 8 Springfield 1 7 and others with scores in parentheses. Saturday results feature New York 1 and Chicago 2.
C P Hanley returns from Chicago where a conference of boat fans launched a Western motor boat racing circuit and rule revisions. Dates listed include Put-in-Bay July 27 28 29 Milwaukee August 3 4 Keokuk August 26 27 28 Chicago August 16 23 and additional eastern entries and national league ties noted.
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