Dolton Merchants Split Weekend Games At Dolton Park
The Dolton Merchants beat the Phoenix Tigers 6 to 1 and then lost 2 to 1 to the Dolton Hearts. Eddie Spaet scored both Hearts runs and Eddie Needles pitched his third game in a week with seven strikeouts. Chuck Markus limited the Merchants to six hits as both teams set up a rematch next Sunday at Dolton Park.
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Dolton Merchants
Phoenix Tigers
Dolton Hearts
Eddie” Spaet
Hearts
Eddie’ Needles
Merchants
Chuck” Markus
Dolton Park
Ivanhoe Flashes Lose to Blue Island Flashes 3–0
The Ivanhoe Flashes were defeated by the Blue Island Flashes three to nothing. Blue Island scored once in the first inning and twice in the fifth to seal the win. Ivanhoe hosts the Blue Island Clovers on Sunday August 30 at Ivanhoe. fans urged to attend.
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Ivanhoe Flashes
Blue Island Flashes
Ivanhoe
Blue Island Clovers
Mohawks Clinch Second Place With 6-5 Win
The Mohawks defeated Calumet A C 6-5 to secure undisputed second place and the B class runner up trophy in the West Pullman Park League. Struven earned his eighth win as Calumet staged a late rally before Lahoney and Peters closed out.
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Mohawks
Calumet A. C
Straven
Calumet A. B
Struven
Lahoney
Peters
Dengler
Arrows Lose Streak to Holy Cross Clash for Second
Arrows chain of eight straight wins ends last Sunday as Holy Cross beats them. Arrows accumulate eight hits off Lempke resulting in four runs while Holy Cross hits Curtis for ten, six runs. They now face Holy Cross in a decisive second place showdown.
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Our Arrows
Holy Cross
Lempke
Curtis
Arrows
Lighting choices impact comfort and efficiency at home
The article weighs what makes lighting good versus bad, noting that portable lamps and bulb sizes matter. It argues that fixture quality and proper selection require careful consideration rather than quick fixes.
Holy Cross Seeks Clean Sweep in Byrnefield Showdown
Sunday at Byrnefield near 59th and Damen Holy Cross aims to extend its two game series lead as Curtis and the Arrows attempt a rebound after last Sunday's setback with a heads up style and strong play headline framing.
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Byrnefield
Holy Cross
Curtis
Arrows
New Skeeter Airport to Host First Light Air Race Meet
Lansing and Calumet district prepare for the Skeeter Airport opening at Burnham avenue and Grand Calumet River. The three day event September 5 6 7 features light ships up to 180 cubic inches, with prizes and exhibitions by Legion Posts and noted airmen.
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Lansing Herald
Lansing
National Air Center
Ford
American Legion
Hammond
Calumet City
Joseph Dedloff
Calumet Post
Felix Gruszka
Hammond Post
Fulker
Lansing Post
Straley Thorpe
David C. Ruse
Russell A. Burke
Ruse
Calumet
Bird shooting expedition ends with arrests in Blue Island
In Blue Island, Andrew Bonczyk and Michael Lis faced charges after a car collision on West ern avenue near the Libby plant left John Kutcha injured. Bonczyk was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, Lis with fish and game law violations and both jailed. Lis paid a $20 fine in court.
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Blue Island
Andrew Bonczyk
South Throop Street
John Kutcha
Grove Street
Western Avenue
Libby Plant
Stewart
Sorgenfrei
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Paddy
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Gessen
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Schmidt
Gardless
Fernwood Juniors
Fernwood Park
George Dengler
95Th Street All Stars
Senators
95Th Street
Riverdale
Riverdale Park
Jeb
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Public Service Company
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
Chicago
West Adams Street
Prent
HE S&s
Burnham Avenue
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Arctic
Western Newspaper Union
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