Dolton Merchants Sweep Weekend Wins at Dolton Park
The Dolton Merchants defeated Hegewisch Sonnies 5 to 8 in twilight action and blanked Calumet City All Stars 3 to 0 at Dolton Park. Manager explains costs and gate needs while praising local talent and park support before next game hosting South Chicago Greys.
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South Chicago Greys
Dolton Park
Dolton Merchants
Hegewisch Sonnies
Calumet City All Stars
Chuck” Markus
Merchants
Freddie” Bruhn
Mohawks Top Shermans 6-2 in Riverdale Park Pitching Duel
The Mohawks defeated the West Pullman Shermans 6-2 at Riverdale Park in a close and well played game. Struven and Juhasz pitched for their teams in a rivalry contest noted as the year’s best clash.
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West Pullman Shermans
Riverdale Park
Struven
Juhasz
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Arrows Defeat Trinity in A Packers League Match
The Arrows beat Trinity Lutheran 14 to 2 last Sunday July 12. Herby Bremer starred with two home runs and a two base hit as Arrows slugged late to seal the win. They prepare to face Hope Lutheran on Sunday July 19.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Arrow
Diamonds
Herby” Bremer
Boys of the Hope Luth
Lighting Evolution Through Breakthrough Lamp Technologies
The text traces early lighting advances from incandescent filaments to tungsten wires and gas filled bulbs, noting fourfold light output and longer life. It mentions steamship installation, gas mantle replacement by electric lights, frosted glass, and Mazda as a trade mark amid rising rival carbon lamps and cheaper foreign imports.
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Riverdale Park Baseball Fans Urged to Support Local Teams
A local notice urges residents to attend Riverdale Park games at 3 30 p m to boost the Hope Arrows and Mohawks in pursuit of top standings. The Riverdale Village Park Board seeks community support to build a quality baseball park and encourage strong showings from neighborhood teams.
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Riverdale Park
Hope Boys
Arrows
Hope
Riverdale Village Park
Hearts Defeat Pullman A A By R J L
The Hearts beat Pullman A A 13 to 2 behind Marcus and Lyons with Marcus going seven innings and collecting a double and triple plus a homer. Hearts totaled 20 hits led by Marcus eight hits Paddy a homer and double Leisberg a triple and single and Haddon two doubles and a single. The Hearts travel to Calumet City next Sunday to meet the Calumet City Legions. fans should meet at the Hearts field at two o clock.
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Pullman A. A
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Lyons
West Pullman
Paddy
Leisberg
Haddon
Calumet City
Dalton
Riverdale Indoor Series: Single Men Rally To Take 4-3 Victory
After dropping the first two games of the five game set the single men from 136th place won a pitcher's duel 4-3 over Al Miller and the married men. Key hits in a seventh inning rally and a ninth inning scoring push produced the final margin. Next game is Friday July 17 at St Mary’s school grounds.
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Carn Hammermeister
Leo Michalski
Lonnie Michalski
Lipp Maddojeshi
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