Legion Schedule Advances as Aug Events Prompt Dues
The Illinois American Legion lists an August 18 dues deadline and notes the Department convention in Rockford August 26 to 29 with reduced rail and bus rates. Delegates include Commander Mauer from Paul Gall Post and Vice Commander Wiebke. National Convention in Chicago October 2 to 5 will feature President Roosevelt as guest of honor.
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American Legion
Rockford
Mauer
Paul Gall Post
Wiebke
Chicapo
Roosevall
Legion
Fair and Square
Louis Johnson
The
Mississippi Department
Fair End Square
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Fred Hess
Louis Stern
Five Cent Stamp Honors Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Dolton stamp club announces a October 18 issue of a blue five cent stamp honoring Thaddeus Kosciuszko Polish American Patriot of the Revolutionary War. Simultaneous releases in Chicago Detroit and Boston mark the event. Roosevelt approves a three cent NRA Emergency postage stamp featuring a farmer business man industrial worker and female employee to symbolize American industry. Issuance expected August 15 or sooner.
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Thaddeus Kosiuszko
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Roosevelt
Riverdale Tennis Club Falls to Grand Crossing in Final League
Riverdale Tennis Club was defeated 5-2 in the Men’s Division and 3-2 in the Women’s Division by Grand Crossing in the South End Tennis Association season finale. Bang Mueller and Jo Komarowski won Riverdale’s two singles matches. An open Riverdale tournament, $0.25 entry for non members, closes August 12 with Ed Ripley and Phil Miller as chairs.
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Riverdale
Grand Crossing
South End Tennis Association
Bang Mueller
Jo Komarowski
Palmer Park
West Pullman Park
Tuley. Dolton
West Pullman
Palmer
Dolton
Tuley
Ed Ripley
Phil Miller
Third Degree Exemplar at Englewood Lodge Aug 11
Doldale's second degree staff staged the second degree at Englewood lodge on August 2 with visiting brothers from outside Chicago. Grand Master Gordon spoke on Odd Fellowship and Sister Flora FE Sheets shared remarks on the Educational Foundation. A third degree is planned for August 11 with the same two candidates.
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Doldale
Englewood Lodge
Ena
Rebeccas
Elk Derby and Stag Picnic Planned at Washington Park
Elks Harvey and East Chicago lodges invite members and friends to a picnic and derby at Washington Park race track next Sunday August 18. Fried chicken at 1:00 p m. derby at 3:00 p m. tug of war at 4:00 p m with entertainment. Tickets 50 cents.
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Washington Park Race Track
East Chicago
Twilight Games Start Time Changes
Community League schedules all twilight games to begin at 6 30 p m starting August 14 1933 to suit shorter days and please baseball fans.
Greater Calumet Region Air Show Planned at Lansing
Plans rapidly form for The Greater Calumet Region Air Show at Lansing Airport on August 26 and 27. Sponsors led by Dr. C. E. Alexander of Harvey promise a nonstop program from 2 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. with safety and standouts, noting Lansing Airport’s size and lack of hazards.
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Greater
Calumet Region
C. E. Alexander
Harvey
Dolton A C Defeats Blue Island Merchants in Tipsy Twilight Victory
The Dolton A C beat the Blue Island Merchants 12 to 8 behind Schultz steady pitching and Herdt's solid catching. Dolton had 13 hits while holding the Merchants to 9. next up they travel to Blue Island to face Garfield on August 18 and host Arrows on August 17, with the final twilight games approaching.
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Merchants
Dalton
Blue Island
Tgamn
Garfield
139Th Street
Western Avenue
Arrows
Mohawks edge Gouwens 8 to 3 in key league matchup
The Mohawks defeated the Gouwens Cardinals 8 to 3 on Sunday to remain tied for second with the Assumptions behind West Pullman A. A. Verhovay A. A. holds a one game lead after beating the Assumptions. Rust hit two home runs and a double for the Mohawks while Struven and Altringer contributed key hits. Next week the Mohawks face Verhovay A. A. at West Pullman.
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Mohawks
Assumptions
Gouwens Cardinals
Verhovay A. A
West Pullman A. A
Tocalhays
Struven
Flahive
W. Hinze
Simnick
Sellin
Rust
Neath
Sehmall
Altringer
Kasha
Arrows Fall Again in Hard Battle Against Bethlehem
The Arrows continued their losing skid as they dropped a hard fought game to Bethlehem of South. The matchup featured tight defense and late turnovers that sealed the result for Bethlehem.
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Bethlehem
Chicago Nine Falls to Bethlehem In Tight Valley Battle
Chicago 9 Bethlehem 7 in a close contest as Kreutzberg started for the locals but costly errors and untimely stickwork hampered a possible win. Curtis relieved well while Buechler and Schmidt produced solid hits before Bethlehem pitching shut them down.
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Chicago
Kreutzberg
Curtis
Buechler
Schmidt
Bethlehem
Hinsey
Eddth
California
Salem
Blue Island
Clowns Defeat Calumet City In Dolton Park Showdown
The newly formed Clown baseball team edged Calumet City with a 3 inning game lasting Sunday afternoon. Johnny Albrecht and Franzen starred at bat as the crowd grew, with manager Jim Propper praising attendance and promising another visit by a visiting team at 3 p.m. next Sunday to test the Clowns’ appeal.
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Calumet City
Fourth Ward
Dolton Park
Johnny” Albrecht
Franzen
Jim” Propper
Ivanhoe Cardinals Rout Blue Island Merchants 14 to 11
The Ivanhoe Cardinals slugged the Blue Island Merchants 14 to 11 in a high scoring game with I Neander and H Verney homering. E Neander led with four hits and T Swan added three. Nering pitched a complete game to hold the Merchants. The Cardinals host Steger Sunday at the 142nd and Wentworth diamond.
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Ivanhoe Merchants
Blue Island
Ivanhoe Cardinals
Blue Island Merchants
I. Neander
H. Verney
Cardinals
Merchants
E. Neander
T. Swan
Neering
Steger
142Nd
Wentworth
Our Savior’s Kittens Lose in Extra Innings to South Holland
The Our Savior’s Kittens posted two wins and one loss for the week. They dropped an extra inning against South Holland Sportsmen after a contested plate call. Andy Baumgartner hit a pivotal third inning triple to tie the score before a disputed home plate call ended the rally. The Harvey A A team forfeited last Friday and Seipp’s Boosters lost 13 to 3 with Oliver Johnson winning the pitcher’s decision. Next up is Dalton Rainbows at Riverdale Park Friday.
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OUR Savior
South Holland Sportsmen
South Holland
Andy Baumgartner
Riverdale
Harvey A. A
Seipp
Oliver Johnson
Dalton Rainbows
Riverdale Park
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