Two Games Taken by Bunch Lipstick?
The report notes two games taken, citing a lack of stick work and poor play. It records no names, places, or dates.
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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
1
The report notes two games taken, citing a lack of stick work and poor play. It records no names, places, or dates.
Sarasota supporters lament a hard fought loss as Bradenton holds off late rallies. Mack Christy misplayed a key chance, Alvarez misplayed a grounder, and Conzelman pitched well but couldn’t close. Hughey Brown steadied after a rough start, Gumprecht made a running catch, two men reached for Sarasota but the pinch hit never came. The final score remains uncertain.
Bradenton and Sarasota played a low scoring game as Bradenton scored two runs in the top of the ninth to pull away. Sarasota mustered a single run in the fourth and left runners on base in key moments. The final score stood 3-1 in favor of Bradenton.
Elliott and Conzelman collect three base hits while Elliott adds two. Leon and Scott steal bases as Young allows two walks to Conzelman and Brown. Young fans nine, Conzelman five, Brown two. Game lasts 2:30 with umpires Anthony and Waterman. 508 attendance. J Harry King is scorekeeper.
In a seldom-exciting Sarasota contest Bradenton defeated Sarasota 7 to 3. The sole highlight came in the eighth when Leon hit a three base hit to left. Umpire Waterman drew criticism for many disputed calls as locals batted. Corchio left the mound early with Brown finishing.
Two runners scored after he passed first base, leaving the pitcher furious at the umpire’s calls. The text notes the decisions influenced the outcome, with a box score following for details.
Two base hits by H Elliott and Young plus a three base hit by Leon. Four players drew walks, and multiple strikeouts are listed. Sacrifices by H Elliott and Watkins. Stolen bases recorded for Wyatt Scott Loron do Alvarez and Brown. Time 1 55. Umpire Waterman. Attendance 400.
A. B. Edwards presided at a flag raising ceremony at the Woman's Club, with the event attended by the All Round Good Fellow Head and a 40 foot staff feature.
The Manatee County Board of Trade met in Sar asota with Vice President A B Edwards presiding at 10 00. Nominating committee named President A B Edwards First Vice President Chas D Allen Second Vice President J H Humphries Secretary Dr Chas J Majory. A flag raising at the Woman's Club featured Naval Militia members and a patriotic poem by Mrs Frances Adams Halsted, with proceeds aiding orphans of American soldiers and sailors. Sixteen Sarasota girls and four Naval Militia members participated.
A historical stanza from a patriotic poem praising the flag and nation. It recalls dawn light, victory, and unity, with exalted language about liberty and God guiding the United States. The piece blends imagery of battle, homeland, and national pride.
Four sailors from the steamer Albert Super rowed 40 miles in Gulf waters after propeller shaft trouble left their ship unable to move. With no wireless on passing boats, they sent to Tampa for a tow then sent a rowboat ashore for help. The crew, led by Mate Daniels, was fed at Blackwood's restaurant before proceeding to Tampa for repairs. The vessel owned by Bohemia Lumber Co of Mobile carried 5 000 cross ties bound for Nuevitas Cuba.
Miss Stella E Shade and Cary M Taylor were married by Judge O C Teate at his office on Sunday morning. They left for LaBelle for a honeymoon then plan to settle in Sarasota. Mrs Shade is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Shade of Hyde Park.
Executive committee members from Manatee and surrounding areas are named with officers and holdovers. The gathering at the Woman's Club house included a dinner, a collection for the Red Cross, patriotic songs, a prayer, and remarks by Attorney John F. Burkett praising the Sarasota club and its wartime relief efforts.
A wartime advisory urges a wealth based tax to fund government efforts. It outlines methods to raise revenue from high earners and explains planned allocations amid national mobilization. The piece emphasizes accountability and fairness in taxation while calling for broad public support.
Amos Pinchot told the Senate finance committee in Washington that government funding should come from the wealth of plutocrats rather than overburdened consumers. He claimed one and a half to two billion dollars could be raised from the rich, a view largely ignored by the press.
The Sarasota Auxiliary of the Red Cross, active for two months, reports 82 members and $244 raised. They prepare surgical dressings and comfort bags for Sarasota Naval Militia, send supplies to Washington, knit sponges, and support sailors from the Battleship Florida. President Mrs. Joseph Halton notes strong community help and sympathy for service members.
Hugh Sims begins clerking in the store run by Lieutenant John W. Philip, marking a new assignment within the local business operation.
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