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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1931
Page
3
Shirley L. Povich notes Bob Burke of Joliet tossed a no run no hit game praised by George Moriarty as Christy Mathewson caliber. The editor references Burke’s standout pitching and legacy in the Washington Post column.
Washington pitcher Burke crafts a near no hitter against Boston, finishing with a third strike in the ninth. The 20th century child of the mound, Burke earns acclaim as he steadies the lineup with a fast ball, a low curve, and steady command despite five walks.
A plea to stop spreading damaging rumors without proof. The piece denounces rumor mongers and “ Reds ” as cause of trouble, urges verifying truth before repeating stories, warns offenders face a $500 fine and a year in jail, and stresses personal responsibility to keep a clear conscience.
The Clover Farmerchants of the Northern Illinois Division held a picnic at Frankfort after a parade from Peter G. Lennon Company. Borkon’s Clover Farmers beat Linden Johnson’s 9 to 5 in baseball. races and contests featured winners such as August Perino and Eleanor Jan, with music by Johnny Woodman and his Chips.
Gas stations in the area continue to offer gasoline at 11.4 cents per gallon for regular, 14.4 cents for standard, and 17.4 cents for high test or ethyl. Oil station managers report the promised price reductions will not take effect imminently.
A correction notices that the Will County Produce baseball team caption in the Spectator last week mislabeled the team as Industrial league champion. The caption should have stated the team won the League.
Police seek two individuals, including convict Liam Carter, connected to an Indiana reform school case. Authorities received information that the pair headed toward Joliet and a reward has been offered for their arrest.
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