Batavia memories and Garden City growth reflections
A veteran editor writes about Batavia acquaintances and early local reforms, then shifts to Garden City Kansas, detailing population boom, new construction, oil prospects, parks, a large zoo, extensive municipal services, schools, and a robust sports scene highlighting a pending basketball league.
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Randolph Rush
Marshall
George Apple
Ed Hall
Main Street
Clark Gregg
W. B. C. Sterling
Spring Street
Garden City
Kansas
Tugwell
Swift & Co
Washington
Batavia
Ball Park
Pendelton
Oregon
Cheyenne
Wyoming
End of season league game recap with Goshen thanks
The piece recalls a league game marking Pete Andres's home run, Tuttle's first nine week return, Ertie and Mel Hoderlein's solid bats, J Yell's two hits and strikeouts, Del Leslie's fastball in the final innings, and a season-ending reflection on fan support. It includes appreciation for Goshen's Elmer Bailey and notes the tough weather and overall effort by players, fans, and newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Andres
Tuttle
Ertie
Mel Hoderlein
J. Yell
del Leslie
America
Rooters
Finis
Elmer Bailey
Goshen
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Young
Doll Bam
Percy Jamieson
Elizabeth Johnston
Cincinnati
Williamsburg
Patrons Advance
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James Robin
G. N. Browning
John Fairman
C. W. Pegg
the Courier
Mr. Gregg
Henry Kerr
Dale
Willis Cowen
Loewood
Cramer
Sun
Colorado
Underworld
Santa Fe
Continental Air Lines
Greyhound
Afnica
Linament
Allen’s Alley
Nobis Motor Express
New Richmond
Ohio
Doan
Doans
Wigginsville Salt Air Road
Bethel T
Guernsey
McCormick Deering
Singer
Good Housekeeping
Ladies Aid Society OF
Lakin Chapel
Cecil Barker
Arnold J. Bolender
Felicity No
Rich Winder
Amelia
Clermont County
Ida Butler
Jeanette Houser
Clarence N. Young
al Money Service Really
Main St. Batavia
Meissner
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Mayhugh Radio Service
Amelia, Ohio
Emma Robb Smith
Crosley Radio
William Morton Smith
Ford Trucks
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