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Newspaper
Sarasota Times
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
10
Gainesville students urged to request catalogue and views from the University of Florida. President A. A. Murphree invites inquiry into liberal arts and professional schools including Liberal Arts Law Agriculture Engineering Education and Graduate School.
In a tense nine inning finish the home team rallied for two runs in the ninth to tie. Lorondo delivered a clutch hit, Brown stole and Cordho advanced, Conzelman and Elliott were involved in outs, Cooper drove in two tying runs before the final rally. Leon opened the last inning with a hit as Cordho and Lorondo pushed runners, a misplay by H Elliott allowed Mack to score the deciding run and the game ended with a 4 3 home win.
Summary of a game sequence highlights two base hits by E Elliott Johnston H Elliott and A Corcho. Coxe issued one base on balls and Conzelman one. Coxe and Conzelman struck out twice and four times respectively. Coxe and Johnston credited with sacrifice hits and there were stolen bases by E Elliott Coxe Brown and A Corcho. Passed balls charged to Johnston and Lorondo. Watkins was hit by a pitch.
The record notes a game lasting 90 minutes with Hallam as umpire and J. Harry King as score keeper. attendance counted at 250.
Friday's game notes from Sarasota applaud Conzelman for his pitching while praising Bob Franklin Coxe from St Augustine and fans led by Jesse Hill. Key West native Pent is urged to hunt Conzelman but does not. Chief Young and Frank Higel energize the grandstand as Charley Strohmeyer shapes a top Florida diamond.
The Sarasota team returned from Bradenton with a ten inning victory. The latest game score by innings shows Sarasota scoring late to secure a 9 to 4 win, with Batteries players A Cordho and Sorondo contributing. Attendance was 250.
In a heavy downpour the All Star Tampa team faced Sarasota with Cortina Culbreath batteries for Tampa and Conzelman Alvare z Sorondo for Sarasota. The score shows Tampa 2 Sarasota 6 with attendance 306 and autos 50. The game featured no Tampa threats at any stage.
In one of the season’s speediest games Sarasota blanked Bradentown 8 to 0. Bradentown’s outfield saved runs, while Sarasota pitcher Brown held the visitors to two hits. New Columbus pitcher Cornelius failed to derail the Sarasota offense.
The column notes Capt Higel investing in fishing gear and Venice Fish Co. plans, sweet potato plantings may exceed prior years, and a 14 percent pound boy born to Robert L. Stephens and wife. It covers Ford autos, Seaboard Rail schedule shifts, Moss Oak House improvements, travels of Frederick and Schutt families, hen theft by hawks, and a critique of merchant patriotism with wage thoughts.
A poem condemns a profiteer who raises prices on essential goods during wartime while posing as a loyalist. It compares the figure to Benedict Arnold and accuses him of exploiting national strife for profit, harming soldiers and families and urging punishment.
A notice announces a Friday July 6 gathering at 3 o clock hosted by Mrs esses and Mrs Owen Burns with admission unspecified.
The McClellan Park Club House will run regular Friday evening dances and amusements throughout the summer at a low per capita rate, inviting patrons to enjoy affordable entertainment in the season.
We thank many friends for kindnesses shown in our time of sorrow. Your words, flowers, songs and cheer give comfort to Edmund Thomas and family.
Sarasota amassed eleven hits led by Alvarez with a two bagger in the ninth. Brown pitched seven for Bradenton and Cor nelius and Johnston played in the battery for Sarasota. The final score was 8 to 11 with 1,000 in attendance and 160 autos recorded.
NEW PEARCE L M Bryan will open a well equipped grocery and general store here about July 20th. Miss Mattie Walden came from Bradentown for the weekend. Several locals attended a Bradenton ball game last Thursday. Oliver Fawcett and L M Bryan fished at Anna Maria Key last week, reducing fish market glut. F G Turner of East St Louis plans months here to improve his farm. Mrs J D Adams hosted an outdoor frolic and ice cream supper. Chas Hallam, famed semi pro umpire, now officiates Sarasota Bradenton games. New neighbors Conant join Pearce farm east of canal. New school house nearly complete and will serve as church and school. Rev Latham preached to Sarasota visitors and local members including Knightons, Grates, and Howards. Visitors’ singing enhanced the gathering.
Extensive deposits of lignite have been discovered in Sicily and mining of fuel of excellent quality has begun. The report notes the potential for significant energy supply from the Sicilian beds and outlines early development steps.
Sarasota Florida bids due July 16 1917 at 7 30 p m for about 900 square yards of paving south of Main Street from Lemon Avenue to Pineapple with brick shell or asphalt filled brick options. 20 foot total width includes curb gutter payments in cash or bonds with 6 percent interest and costs assessed to abutting property. Certified check $500 with bids. Plans on file with Public Works. TRIGG TUTTLE Commissioner. Le 6-14-5
Court order from Judge Co. O. Teate requires Theodore Kargau and others to appear at the Sarasota office on July 2, 1917, to answer a claim of 72 dollars and 25 cents in Sarasota County. Publication in The Sarasota Times mandated for one month. Also included is a Bank of Sarasota condition report dated June 20, 1917 with financial figures and attestations.
The speaker suggests that Miranda’s foolish behavior is unnecessary to persuade others. It asserts people already recognize it without antics and implies authenticity over performance in social perception.
An ad touts Martin's Liver Medicine as a vegetable remedy to cleanse impurities, ease headaches, sour stomachs, and constipation. It markets gentle bowel action for adults and children, claims no griping, and offers a money back guarantee. Available at Badger Pharmacy in Sarasota, Florida.
For sale waterfront property on Sarasota Bay containing 27 acres with good access and 3 acres open. Includes a small fruit grove of mango guava lemon and lime trees and a half mile from P. Q. Price 1600 dollars. Land Broker Co. Sarasota Fla.
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