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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1909

Page

5

Jans to Run Mile at Chicago Iowa Freshman Meet

Paul Jans of Muscatine Iowa will represent the University of Iowa in the Iowa Chicago Freshman mile at Iowa City tomorrow. He has shown speed in long runs and was picked by captain Alderman to run in the mile. Elmer Appel and Earl Payne depart for the invitation state high school meet with Wilton and West Liberty delegations also heading to Iowa City.

Paul Jans Muscatine University of Iowa Iowa City Jans Captain Alderman Rev J. Jans Elmer Appel Earl Payne Wilton West Liberty Iowa Chicago Keppler

Fortunate Tevan Finds Cure in Dr King’s Life Pills

E. W. Goodloe of Dallas Texas reports a sure cure for malaria and biliousness using Dr King’s New Life Pills priced at 25 cents from Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.

E. W. Goodloe Dallas Texas Dr. King Havercamp

Biscuits Flaunt Golden Biscuits In Downhome Ad’

A rustic line touts biscuits made with Gold Medal Flour proclaiming an unbeatable taste. The quirky local voice emphasizes southern pride and home baking charm.

Seventeen inning draw between Senators and Sox ties in Chicago

In Chicago on May 14 a 17 inning game ended 1 to 1 as Doc White outpitched a quartet of visitors Johnson Burns Hughes and Gray. The marathon duel lasted past sunset with Umpire Egan finally calling the game a draw.

Chicago Ill Sox Senators Egan Doc’ White Johnson Burns Hughes Gray

Walt Davis to lead Muscatine Independents this season

Walter Davis, named director of Muscatine baseball, aims to assemble a strong, well behaved Independent team. He plans contract-backed rosters, strict moral standards, and fastball play, promising a season fans can trust and enjoy.

Walter Davis Muscatine Davis Mr. Davis

Muscatine Independents May Delay Season Start

Natty uniforms ordered by directors may not arrive in time for the Muscatine Independents season opener next Thursday. No word from A G Spaulding & Company on delivery, fearing suits arrive late. Uniforms are black and white with Norfolk style coats and matching accessories. First practice held yesterday. more tryouts today.

Muscatine A. G. Spaulding & Company

Baseball scores by league and city results

Major league games include Chicago tied Washington 1 in 17 innings and Detroit losing to New York 4 6. Cleveland beat Boston 8 1. St Louis and Philadelphia rain. National League results: New York 4 Chicago 1 Brooklyn 2 St Louis 1 Boston 3 Cincinnati 2 in 13. Philadelphia 4 Pittsburg 6. Three Eye League: Peoria 6 Rock Island 4 Bloomington 5 Dubuque 4 Decatur 1 Davenport 0 in 11. Springfield Cedar Rapids rain. Central Association Ottumwa 0 Quincy 1 Waterloo 5 Keokuk 1 Burlington Hannibal rain Kewanee and Jacksonville 7 in 13.

Pittsburg Philadelphia Chicago New York Boston Rock Island Springfield Peoria Davenport Decatur Bloomington Dubuque Nee Cedar Rapids Hannibal Quincy Keokuk Kewanee Burlington Waterloo Ottumwa Jacksonville Washington Detroit Cleveland St. Louis-Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati Dubuque Springfield-Cedar Rapids Central Association Burlington-Hannibal

Athletic Carnival Promises Excitement at Armory Hall

Final arrangements set for this evening's event at Armory hall with a main wrestling match pitting Kid Ruff the Idaho heavyweight against James Anderson a local standout. The six round boxing bout features Thomas Buroughs versus Earl Henderson with no judges to decide a winner. The opener showcases wrestlers Kid Hermann and Bert Schreurs in a lively program.

Armory Hall Kid Ruff Idaho James Anderson Thomas Buroughs Earl Henderson Kid Hermann Bert Schreurs

Today’s NBA Matchups Across the League

Philadelphia faces Chicago, Washington takes on St. Louis, Detroit visits Boston, and New York meets Cleveland. Multiple teams travel for key afternoon games as the schedule unfolds.

Baseball Pairings Drawn Across Major League Cities

Chicago faces New York in a key clash while Pittsburgh meets Philadelphia Cincinnati travels to Boston and St Louis visits Brooklyn. The matchups outline a packed schedule across four venues with teams aiming for crucial standings impact.

Knights of Columbus May Organize Local Baseball Team

Laurent council members plan a K C baseball squad to play in summer leagues against surrounding city teams. A group of about twelve candidates could join amateur teams, with possible inclusion from nearby cities such as Burlington Clinton Davenport Moline and Iowa City. The council expects a decision within two weeks on forming the Laurent team and challenging local rivals.

Laurent Council Knights of Columbus K. of C Muscatine K. C Iowa City Burlington Clinton Davenport Moline

Jonathan W. James L. Lewis Buys Cabin Cruiser

James L. Lewis purchases a cabin cruiser in a brief notice. The well known figure is identified as the buyer and the sale highlights a notable acquisition.

James L. Lewis

Pirates Challenge Any Local Amateur Team

The Pirates baseball club reorganizes for summer with a stronger lineup and new light red trimmed uniforms bearing a P. The team, drawn from central city residents, seeks frequent play and challenges any local amateur squad. Roster includes Jans, Jans, Stein, McGrew, Munn, Kautz, Schreurs, Bloom, Crow, Burgess, and Burges s. Edward McGrew as manager.

Pirate Pirates John Jans Paul Jans H. Stein Ed. McGrew O. Munn C. Kautz B. G. Schreurs E. Bloom A. J. Crow R. Kautz J. Burgess Utility Edward McGrew

Boat Purchased For Geneva Island Trade Use

A Clinton owner named Jonathan Woodburn purchased the Jonathan W. from Jonathan Wood burn. The vessel captained by Alex Grossheim is a comfortable gasoline cabin cruiser and is expected to enter the Geneva Island trade this summer under the new ownership.

Jonathan W Jonathan Woodburn Clinton Alex Grossheim Geneva Island

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Fair Oaks Western Realty Co Wallace & Gates W. 2Nd St Muscatine, Ia Leibbrand, Ryan B. Schmidt Chestnut St Imperial For Bostonian Harry Kern Mgr Port World Thewson Champs Mathewson Cubs Giants Walt Davis THE Independents Kid Kuff Grappler Candy Kitchen East Second Street Max Siegel Golumbian Knights Ward McGrew Leese Oxfords Leysen George W. Reuling
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