Baseball Arrows Sweep South Section Crown at St Pauls
The Arrows defeated St Peter 24 6 and Zion 11 9 to clinch the South Section title at Hamilton Park and maintain league pace. Chuck Marcus pitched relief in both games with two homers and three singles in the first, 30 hits total for the team. Next Sunday they face Hope in Foster Park to prepare for the City series. final South Section standings show 16 wins in 18.
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Hope
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Mohawks Defeat Unknowns 15 to 8 In Slugging Contest
On Sunday August 31 the Mohawks beat The Unknowns 15 to 8 in a high scoring game. George Dengler pitched all nine innings striking out 13 while allowing 9 hits. Opponent starter fanned 8 and allowed 14 hits with one walk. Eight Mohawks scored in the second inning including Shields Odom and Tip Gleim. Clarence Alpert and John Kinney each contributed timely hits with Kinney homering off the bases loaded.
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Joe Lieb
Dave
Lawrence
George Dengler
Joe
Benny Reitz
George
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Mudville
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Lawrence Flahive
Harry
John Kinney
Flahiya
Unknowns
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Tip” Gleim
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Mohawks Rally for Football Season at Riverdale Park
The Mohawks announce 25 players in two squads in a season kickoff at Riverdale Park warming house. Notable additions include Lynn Nelson, former Chicago halfback, and Davis, a former Englewood star, as the team emphasizes scientific play and smart execution.
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Knute Rockne
Lynn Nelson
University of Chicago
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Englewood
Prizes For Best Slogan In Fire Prevention Contest
The Illinois Insurance Committee of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce launches a state wide slogan contest for high schoolers. Prizes total 100 dollars with awards from first to fifteenth place for fire prevention slogans. Close date is September 25 with judges from the State Chamber Insurance Committee.
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Ilinois Insurance Committee
Ilinois Chamber of Commerce
Illinois
State Chamber
Franklin's Estate Worth Twenty Sums of Small Fortunes
Benjamin Franklin left an estate valued at 150000 dollars, a substantial fortune for his era. The sum reflects his wealth and the era's currency value.
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