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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
9
A fragmented report details softball play between Murphy’s, the CLO, Ot nd Murphy’s, and other teams at Newton Plee. The piece notes a tied, disputed call and an error that influenced scoring, with Pont rites Gnas and Kat Oy among players mentioned and several teams listed in a tense contest without clear final results.
In Ottumwa the Merchants edge Morrells 4 to 3 after a tight nine inning contest with Gerald Ter Louw delivering a three run homer for the Morrells while Al Yacko also homered for the Merchants. V.F.W. then beat Percy 8 to 3 as Newton’s crew overcame an early deficit with late scoring. Leydens Lust and Furgerson tally two hits apiece. The Murphys claim the title with a 4 to 2 win over the V.F.W. as Bennett shines on the mound and collects a homer and a single for the victors.
In Saturday night action the Murphys of Pella defeated the K of C of Ottumwa 8 to 1. Pitcher Bennett starred with one hit allowed, eight strikeouts, and one walk. Jones for the Ottumwa club contributed a standout effort in a losing cause.
A National Safety Council report warns that hundreds of motorists crash into trains, risking railroad business and safety. The statement underscores recurring danger at grade crossings and the need for stronger preventive measures.
An Iowa farm rental discussion outlines a plan where an incoming tenant pays the outgoing tenant to cover labor and moving costs for straw left on the farm. A typical fee of 20 cents per bale is suggested to deter removal and reduce weed seed transfer. Details available from Arthur at Shute College, Ames.
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