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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
8
In a practice session before the previous game Fielder Wingert made a spectacular catch near the lake. Cates swung in practice and hit a long liner toward the lake area. Wingert leapt at the water edge, grabbed the ball in one hand, and landed in the lake, sinking briefly before surfacing with the ball secured.
The Springfield leaders edged Sedalia five to four with Chanute routing Nevada three to zero and Jefferson City beating Joplin eight to one. Dick Rohn propelled Springfield with a two on base bat rally, and Jack Jamison resigned as Chanute manager while Sedalia Blues returned from Rocheport after a 5 to 3 loss to a colored club.
Sedalia baseball players arrived home after a visit in Springfield hosted by Harry Gross and his wife. Mrs. Gross held a banquet for the club at 460 West Commercial Avenue, with Umpire Collins present. The team reports every batter reached safely and Hawkins notes unusual dreams.
The Sporting News notes a balk rule history from 1899 to 1901 and recalls a recent game where Umpire Cusack awarded first base on a balk to a non Sedalia player, drawing immediate protest from Cleveland C. L. M. and others.
Ft Scott races to secure the pennant with twenty one men in squad. The town wears nerves thin hoping fresh players can sustain a winning surge, Chanute Tribune notes.
Springfield papers roast Kane Cain for failing in the American Association and say he is laid off by the St. Louis team. They warn it may be impossible for him to return to the Midwest baseball scene.
In police court this morning N H Rogers presided as Chas Sternberger was fined five dollars for drunkenness and ordered to leave town within fifteen minutes. Bess Smith remained jailed for drunkenness until 9 a m tomorrow. Robert McGowan was fined ten dollars for assaulting Belle Bailey with a rock and was sent below.
A burglar entered the home of Ed Gravitt on the corner of Morgan and Washington streets Sunday night and ransacked every drawer in the house. The crime was discovered by Gravitt and police were notified. No further details on suspects or motive were provided in the report.
A thief fled after Mrs. Gravitt's screams alerted occupants, ending the intrusion before authorities arrived. No injuries reported and no suspect identified in the incident at the Gravitt residence.
Applications have been received at the Socialist state headquarters in the city seeking charters for two new lodges in Rich Hill and Bloomfield.
Henry Bryant Tipton night marshal known as a large figure visited Tipton and travelled home from a trip in Southwest Missouri, drawing attention in the city today.
Squire Somerville issues warrant against Columbus Haley for carrying a pistol and threatening to kill Josephus Bass. Prosecutor Cashman files another warrant alleging intent to kill. Trial scheduled for this week.
Residents report three rapid shots heard last night near Third and Lafayette streets with no information on the shooter. No injuries or suspects named at this time.
Charles Plager of W. W. Cecil's barber shop sustained a fall from a Katy coach during fair week and is laid up with a sprained wrist. He is now visiting his brother at Pilot Grove.
H Dibble reports his 11 year old son was poisoned by weed or plant while picnicking. The boy’s eye was affected until a neighbor suggested DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. First application eased symptoms and he recovered fully. W. E. Barnsburg Co. warns against counterfeit products.
Sweet Springs Mo Aug 26 Miss Doda Dillon and Mr Oscar H Lawrence prominent young couple of this city were married here Monday in a quiet ceremony at home.
The Sedalia Steam Dye Works announces a new delivery wagon and offers free estimates in any city area. They provide dyeing cleaning and repairing with prompt artistic work and free delivery. Office at 219 South Lamine Street and Queen City telephone 3516.
The Sedalia Federation of Labor will convene with the Labor Day committee tonight to review the committee’s final report, with expected acceptance anticipated.
George B Goodrich advertises thorough well and cistern cleaning services at agreeable prices. Located at Eighteenth and Marvin with Bell Telephone 176 for contact.
Ford Arn a Boonville merchant was robbed Friday evening returning from the State fair. A diamond shirt stud valued at 175 dollars was taken.
The Bard Drug Company showcases the celebrated Hud nut line of perfumes praised for their quality as Sedalia customers are invited to explore.
Martin J. Cato of Palo Pinto and Rufus A. Sears of High Point have each been granted a pension of ten dollars per month.
Standard mowers rakes hay loader and presses available at Queen City Implement Company 214 East Second Street for agricultural needs.
W. S. Stone, a veteran traveler who has visited South Africa Russia and Australia, lies very ill of gastritis at the Elks hotel after a long career of journeys and expeditions.
Notice of a monument sale scheduled at Heyman's depot on the North Pacific line. Public action seeks bidders and outlines the sale terms and location.
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