Riverdale Mohawks Seek Final Boost in West Pullman League Championship
Riverdale Mohawks aim to clinch the West Pullman League title by defeating Fernwood at Fernwood Park. Manager Straven’s squad leads by two games with two remaining, while Pennwound-Wipik sits two games back. Previous wins include an 11 inning 4 to 3 win and a 16 to 1 blowout over Harmony A C.
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Fernwood
Mohawks
Straven
Straven Crew
Wi Pik
Hawks
Ramblers
Riverdale
Calumet Park Roosters
Harry Straven
Harmony A. C
Hammer
Frankie Simnick
Buddy Lieb
Dengler
95Th Street
Chicago Senators
Struven
Fernwood Park
Arrows Tie For Second With St. Peter After Victory
The Arrows defeat Blue Island to improve to 7 wins 5 losses, tying St. Peter who also hold 7-5. Bethlehem leads with 9-3 as Blue Island manages 3 runs on 4 hits. Key hitters include Dick Kreutzberg and Bill Geringer with multiple safeties. Next games are Senators at home and a Sunday trip to Grand Crossing Park against St. Paul.
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Arrows
Jeb
Blue Island
St. Peter
Bethlehem
Dick Kreutzberg
Niewald
Buechler
Reich
Art Kreutzberg
Klein
Art
Bill Geringer
Jeft
Bill
Brother Tank
Senators
Grand Crossing Park
St. Paul
Dolton Merchants to Meet Gano A. C. at Dolton Park
The Dolton Merchants face the strong Gano A. C. from West Pullman Sunday at 3:00 PM at Dolton Park. After a season of tough luck, Heinberg has added new players and will team them with returning players to challenge their rivals.
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Chuck
Marcus
Dalton
Gano
Gano Boys
West Pullman
Weill
Dolton Merchants
Gano A. C
Dolton Park
Riverdale Merchants Move Home Games to Riverdale Park
Riverdale Merchants announce a new home venue at Riverdale park for remaining games this season. Friday night at 6 15 p m they face the Question Marks in a twilight game and Sunday meet Horton Tanks in a thriller.
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Riverdale Merchants
Riverdale Park
Merchants
Horton Tanks
Dolton Rainbows Start Strong With Local Wins
The Dolton Rainbows showcase pep and new players as they post wins this week. Notable results include August 14 doubleheader Dolton 5 Hazel Crest 3 and Calumet City 15 Dolton 5, August 15 Dolton 5 Monitors from Roseland 2, and August 16 Dolton 15 Berger 2.
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Rainbows
Dolton Rainbows
Hazel Crest
Calumet City
Dolton
Roseland
Wally Dreshall
Berger
Highland
Ind
Highland Speed Boys
Coldale Odd Fellows Meeting Notices
Three link notes by Fred Rech announce a regular Coldale meeting tonight and secretary and numerical representation committee gatherings on August 22 and 23. Meetings convene at 30 West Washington Street Chicago at 8 p m. Also report of Coldale members at the Pullman Lodge fiftieth anniversary celebration with stories of early Pullman days. All Odd Fellows welcome.
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Fred Rech
Coldale
Numerical Representation Committee
West Washington Street
Chicago
Doldale
Pullman Lodge
Pullman
Odd Fellows
Elks report highlights crippled children clinics reach
Illinois Elks Association clinics since 1929 hold 856 sessions across the state with 23 675 examinations given to 4 851 children. State survey shows 12 009 children listed and an estimated 80 percent cure or benefit rate through local clinics.
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Ilinois Elks Association
Poets Say They’ve Written Fifty Rhymes
Brief quotation from Byron notes poets claiming many rhymes will be recited, hinting at the dread of an overlong recital.
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Byron
American Legion News and Local Activities Highlight
John Thul outlines Legion benefits for veterans including representation by national committees in Washington and local post assistance for hospitalization compensation and federal or state aid. Notes about state bonus claims, a district meeting in August, dues cards for 1938, a dance at Chicago and Monroe, and a pilgrimage to Normal Illinois with contact details for donations.
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Legion
Washington
Chadarp
Chicago
Monroe
Harvey
Normal
Illinois
Abner Bender
American Legion
N. LaSalle Street
Dolton Tennis Club Plans Inter-Club Trophy Event
The Dolton Tennis Club meets weekly at Dolton park fieldhouse with new members invited. Prospective members submit names and a 24 cent entrance fee for vote. A club tournament is underway and scores will be reported next week. Riverdale and Dolton plan a joint September 10 trophy fundraiser.
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Dolton
Dolton Park
Riverdale Tennis Association
Dalton Tennis Club
Riverdale Tennis Association Plans August Meeting
Riverdale Tennis Association will hold a regular meeting on Thursday August 25 at 8 p m in the Riverdale park field house. The Junior Division crowns Peter Kurz and Jo Kumarowski as junior champions with Bud Reich and Florence Wagner as runners up. Senior doubles winners Marie Ohlsen and Marie Kinney defeated Jo and Ann Kumarowski. Remaining matches will follow the schedule and forfeits occur if players miss matches.
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Riverdale Tennis Association
Riverdale Park
Peter Kurz
Jo” Kumarowski
Bud” Reich
Florence Wagner
Marie Ohlsen
Marie Kinney
Ann Kumarowski
Knights of Columbus to Open C Y O Center in Chicago
Knights of Columbus plan a seven story C Y O center at Congress and Wabash, Chicago, opening around September 8. The facility will offer gym and indoor sports including bowling and boxing and invites all members to utilize the amenities.
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C. Y. O. Center
Congress and
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Knights of Columbus
Pinta Council
Harvey Council KK
C. Team
Pinta
Garcia Moreno
Danny Perry Jr
Harveyites
Franklin Park
Peacherinos
Phveonions
Sweet Words and Flattery Cited by Ai Ho
Ai Ho the sage of Chinatown proclaims flattery needs no music when words are sweet. The Washington Star cites his quip as a witty remark about rhetoric and charm.
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Ai Ho
Chinatown
Washington Star
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