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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1913
Page
6
Zackert kept the Jays powerless in the season opener while an injured pitcher faced a potential week out. A Musky right-hander was struck on the head by a batted ball, prompting concern for long layoff and team control as the game ended 3-0.
Weather dampened crowds to about 3,400 as Muscatine and Waterloo split a doubleheader at the Shoe. Zackert hurled a 14 inning duel in the opener, driving in Katz for the only run. Lind left after a head injury in the second game, with Gould finishing and Wilkus shutting down the Musky hitters in a shortened seven inning affair.
Trinity Church choir master R J tones and South Wales import H Williams taught local youths cricket at Wood Park. Enthusiasm grew as players planned a permanent Trinity team with a second squad to stage regular games, aiming to boost the sport’s local popularity. Williams, a former Exeter Cathedral College player, brings expert coaching to Muscatine.
The preliminaries of the town state high school meet were held in Iowa City. Columbus Junction athlete Darrow qualified for the 100 yard and 220 yard dashes after recently winning Cedar Valley Athletic Association honors at Muscatine.
Burlington and Monmouth split a holiday doubleheader in Burlington Iowa. The Pathfinders won the opener 7 to 4 behind Tierney’s one handed catch and strong hitting. Monmouth took the nightcap 3 to 2 as a late inning rally fell short.
Local team members and supporters praised after Waterloo event as Joann Style and Water loo athletes prepare for a Chicago Cubs exhibition. Ottumwa takes two wins over Gage Rapids, while minor league and college action includes varied MLB, NCAA, and intercity matchups across sta tions and cities.
Jon Rivers, a top light welterweight, hurried west toward a potential bout with Jack Britton of Chicago as talk of a match grew. Rivers and his manager lingered in New York seeking other bouts, blaming Freddy Welsh and others for failing to meet him.
Jules Goux in a Peugeot led from early, finishing the 600 mile event in 6 31.93 at an average 6.50 mph. Charles Merz, driving a Stutz, finished third after driving a lap with the car on fire. Power suffered a broken leg early, while Merz’s mechanic aided in extinguishing the blaze.
Bankers defeat post office clerks nine to six aided by eight government errors. Bloom pitched for the Bankers, Baker started for PO with five runs in the third. Drake fanned eighteen for the losers, Stirlen starred for PO in a rough game. Pirates split at South End park in a doubleheader with Latts Indes beating amateurs 5 to 3 and Centrals 6 to 0.
St Louis May 31 Iowa athletes fared poorly in the pre liminaries for the Missouri Valley meet this afternoon. Drake and Ames led with three men each for four places. Ames fields Kal leer Dickenson and Wilson in sprints and the quarter. Drake counters with Stahl Crull Staal and McHenry in hurdles and sprints. Hulme and Purdue further cut into Iowa’s chances in the short races.
Walter Johnson of the Senators is hailed as the greatest pitcher by many fans who once doubted him. New York writers praised Christy Mathewson but Johnson’s streak of ten straight wins and a dominant season mark him as the top performer, despite rivals like Rube Marquard.
Belmont Park May 31 Warry Payne Whitney's Whisk Broom won the Metropolitan handbag race amid 25000 spectators reviving New York racing. Jockey Tockey Jon Notter rode the winner in 1 39 leading from the post past the wire with no arrests as authorities upheld gambling laws with Nassau county officials and local officers present.
Arthur Bourchier, an English actor manager, appeared at Baw Street Court today on a charge of threatening violence. He failed to provide sureties for future conduct and the magistrate discharged him, stipulating he leave the British Isles today.
May 31 forecast shows heavy turnout for Waneas City bond election to authorize two million dollars for building two branch libraries a high school and twelve ward schools. The measure faces strong district support with long term education infrastructure impact possible.
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