Dolton Merchants Defeat Garfield Indians In Seven Inning Tilt
In intense heat at Dolton Park last Sunday the Dolton Merchants beat the Garfield Indians 7 to 4 after officials called the game in the seventh inning. Both catchers faltered from heavy gear, and the teams faced fatigue as they prepared for upcoming July 4 and July 5 games against Caughin Park and Spartan A C.
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Arrows end slump with 9 4 win over Trinity
After two losses to league leaders the Arrows beat Trinity 9 to 4. Curtis held the opponents to seven scattered blows and, with Buechler, accounted for six of the eleven Arrows hits. Victory comes after a Sunday win as they aim to be unbeaten in seven remaining games, six at home.
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Home Games Set After Rainouts Face Ebenezer May 4
Schedule notes six of seven remaining games will be played at home on the big holiday. The first home game is against Ebenezer on the morning of the fourth at ten o clock. Ebenezer has been a menace to all opposition with close-score losses. A record crowd of Arrow fans is expected.
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Mohawks Fall as Pirates Rally in Ninth
The Mohawks squandered a tie as the W. P. Pirates scored six runs across three innings. A late rally in the ninth, led by five runs off Jentsch, ended when Jentsch struck out Struven and Altringer after Leib reached on a hit and stole second. Leib could not advance on a passed ball.
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Mohawks Fall as Pirates Push to Third Place
Altringer struck out on a third strike as the Mohawks drop further to third. they hold a 2 win 2 loss record. They plan a rematch with the Pirates at West Pullman Park on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and a Sunday game at 134th and Aberdeen against the Korzenecki Boosters, with first pitch set for 1:00 p.m.
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Dolton Hearts Top Calumet City Legions in Heat
The Dolton Hearts defeated the Calumet City Legions 11 to 3 after nine innings of humid baseball. Fans and players alike suffered the heat as walks and hits combined with some errors to boost the Hearts to the victory.
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The Cook Stove Focal Point of Homemaker’s Back Room
A large iron cook stove dominates the room and dictates weekly upkeep with fuel feeding. The homemaker gains fame by hosting as she oversees simmering meals from a nearby rocker. Summer heat intensifies the domestic labor as milk eggs and butter are kept cool in a cellar and daily trips are made.
Calumet Harbor Plan Draws National Support
U S engineers and city leaders toured the Calumet river and endorsed a Lake Calumet Harbor development. The plan foresees a 100 million ton inland port with federal funding of about 10 million and a new belt line ordinance for trans ship between boats and rail. Supporters from New Orleans and regional bodies pledge backing as surveys proceed toward Congress.
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South End
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Illinois Landmarks and Institutions Highlight State Heritage
Cahokia Mound near East St Louis is the largest earthwork in the world, covering more area than Egypt’s largest pyramid. The Field Museum in Chicago houses a vast natural history library with over 92 500 volumes. The Lions Club in Illinois has 187 member clubs and the Chicago Temple Building bears a 556 foot cross. Chicago hosts 107 public pools.
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