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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1934
Page
7
Post activities preview a crucial officer election to be held Tuesday August, with a private convention at Peoria on September 2 and 3. Labor Day parade planned for September 3, plus American Legion Day at Harvey on September 13 and a day of activities on September 15.
The financial columns of the calamity howling Chicago newspapers report volumes rising above the half million share mark as farm issues show strength and metals post gains amid market volatility.
The Dalton Park Clowns beat the Lucky Strikes 13 to 1 at Dalton Park. A weak catcher allowed most runs and Burmeister's antics sparked the game as Chicago Heights Sportsmen promise a rematch after a 3–0 prior loss.
The Arrows defeated Bethlehem 7 to 5 at Calumet Park South Chicago to claim the EF L A A south division championship. Key plays included two runs in the second inning by N Marcus and Frederick, and a three run burst in the sixth to take the lead. Bethlehem tied in the sixth and Arrow scoring continued in the seventh and ninth. Next, the Arrows face the winner of a city series matchup at Wrigley Field on Sept 1, with a practice game against South Chicago Pals set for next Sunday. The Riverdale Mohawks fell 9 to 7 to West Pullman Verhovays, tying for first in the second round.
South Holland Bearcats were shut out by Dick Hoyts 0 to 0 as Neiner pitched a clean sheet for the Hoyts the second straight meeting. Grounds were poor causing errors. Hoyts tallied four hits and four errors produced three runs in the second inning securing the win.
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