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Newspaper
The Wakefield News
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1934
Page
3
The Pirates lost to Saxon 12 to 8 in Interstate league action on the local diamond last Sunday. Gorski held a 7 to 6 lead before Saxon surged with seven runs after a seventh inning pitcher change, aided by critical defensive lapses. Pirates made early 7 to 1 advantage then faltered as Saxon pulled away. final run came in the ninth.
Democratic Rep McSwain lauds W Frank James for tireless work on military affairs and fidelity to constituents. He recalls James's long service, courage to oppose wrong, and care for the poor. Also notes James’s independence and unselfish public service. George Ade recalls 1893 World’s Fair contrasts with Century of Progress.
The Pirates lost a non league game to Watersmeet by 11 to 2 on Memorial Day. With many men absent, the match served as practice and a look at two pitching prospects and a new catcher. Lefty Lane started on the mound and impressed, while late wildness by Yatchak and adjustments by Tubby Yatchak preceded the final innings. The club heads to Mellon Sunday for a league game with Gorski on the mound and catching duties unsettled.
Bessemer high school dominated the annual Cardinal field invitational with nine top finishes and 53 points. Wakefield hosted and placed second with 36 points, followed by Hurley 17 and Ewen 15. Trout Creek, Bergland, and Greenland trailed with 5 and 2 points respectively. DaPra of Bessemer set a meet record that was broken.
The mile winner clocked 4:57.4 to topple Morgan Hammer's 4:68.4 mark. In the 100 yard dash Perkin of Wakefield and Chisholm of Bessemer tied Proteau's 10.8 record. Ribbons awarded to all winners. Bessemer finished nine firsts of twelve events, Wakefield won one and tied for two.
Twenty one scouts and Scout master Milton Johnson spent the weekend at Lake Gogebie Scout camp. They arrived Friday afternoon, set up bunks, cots, and tents, and conducted inspections. The group fished, hiked seven miles to Nelson's Canyon, played baseball, and finished with Capture the Flag. Best fisherman was Robert Thompson. prizes awarded.
June session of the probate office in Be city announces action on a foreign will. Court observers and interested parties are advised to appear for proceedings and potential qualification of executors and heirs.
In the Matter of the Estate of David C. Scott Deceased. Sarah T. Scott petitions to admit a Washington instrument to probate and to grant administration to Fenton J. Manning or another suitable person. Hearing set for June 28, 1934 at 10 A M. Notice to be published for three weeks in Wakefield News. Belmont Waples represents petitioner. Ironwood Michigan.
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