Washington and Sherrard Play 14 Innings In Narrow Win
Washington edged Sherrard 10 to 7 after fourteen innings in a tense road game. Key moments came in the fourth and ninth frames as Washington rallied to tie and force extra innings, with Holm McNeely Brogan Sayre and Sherrard contributing notable hits. Boxed record includes strikeouts by Leverich Brogan Morgan and multiple base hits.
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Brogan
Morgan
Holm
McNeely
Sayre
Sherrard
Kern
Rebek
Ae Poa
Thompson
Bengman
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Oo Wallenbeck
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Laces
Washington Hosts Eldora in Iowa Semi Pro Championship
Washington at home faces Eldora on the Southeast ball grounds for the Iowa Semi-Professional Championship next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday the 28th 29th and 30th. The series promises to be among the most interesting games of the season.
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Washington
Eldora
Southeast
Iowa
Plans Formed to Attend Local Games This Year
The note indicates intent to attend upcoming local games this year. It mentions plans to participate in multiple events and support local teams.
Keota Organizing Team Promises Prize for Washington Beatdown
The Keota organizing team plans a strong squad and seeks more wins. A Keota visitor said Seymour Martin offered the boys 50 dollars to defeat Washington, with Charley Keiser vowing to double the sum.
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Keota
Seymour Martin
Washington
Charley Keiser
The Retort Unpleasant
Mrs. Doyle clashes over parenting and schooling styles in a sharp exchange about how children are taught and what counts as schooling. The conversation hints at changing generations and expectations in education.
Refined Escape From Pennsylvania Jail Revealed
A young man jailed in Pennsylvania escaped by picking his cell lock with a spoon proving refinement. The New York World notes that well bred people remember table manners and suggests some would have used a knife in his position.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Baseball Standings And Weather Impacts Reported
In Philadelphia and New York bin schedules show rainfall delaying several games. Standings list Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburg Philadelphia and New York with noted scores and player pairings including Gasper McLean Curtis Smith Alexander and Spencer. Other games postponed due to rain.
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Philadelpha
RWB
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Gasper
McLean
Curtis
Smith Alexander and Spencer
New York
Pittsburg
Hendrix
Gibson
Ames
Crandall
Myers
Record of American League games and standings outline
Summary of multiple league games with team records and key player pairings across venues including Detroit St Louis Philadelphia Chicago and Cleveland. Mentions Wood Nunimaker Lake Pelt Stephens Hamilton Krichell Mullin Schmidt Weary Fisher Sweeney Baker Young White Block final scores and postponed rain game notes.
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WLP
St. Louis
Boston
Wood
Johnson
Street
Mullin
Ladera
Schmidt
H. WT. B
Washington
Detroit
Sodtond
Willett
Cashien
Jay
Weary
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
RWB
New York
Fisher and
Sweeney
Scott, Baker, Young, White and Block
Inquiry into Joliet Deaths at Illinois Steel Plant
Coroner launches probe into the deaths of Olaf Erickson and William Koslowski and two unidentified laborers at the Illinois Steel plant in Joliet. Four others are seriously injured as investigators examine the scene and gather statements.
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Joliet
Jolet
Ilinois Steel Company
Olaf Erickson
William Koslowski
Bush Is Great Shortstop for Detroit Tigers
Detroit shortstop Ownie Bush earns praise as the top AL defender. Described as agile as a pond bug, he covers vast ground with ease and composure, rarely rattled, and capable of strong throwing.
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Ownie Bush
Detroit Tigers
Dush
Zeb Milan Plans Sharp Bats For Washington Americans
Zeb Milan the Washington Americans outfielder declares he will buy bats all season to ensure a perfectly smooth, nick free bat for every plate appearance. He says superstition drives his belief that a flawless bat boosts confidence and guarantees safe hits.
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Zeb Milan
Washington Americans
Ban Johson
Tim
Hemana Emerges as AL Shortstop Value
The critic notes Hemana as the most valuable AL shortstop, praising Jennings for acquiring him amid team troubles three years ago. The piece recalls Indianapolis surrendering the player midseason and O Leary and Coughlin’s misfortune, yet Hemana immediately excelled after arriving.
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OL Hemana
Jennings
O'Leary, Coughlin and Company
Indianapolis
Konetchy Breaks In With Cardinals After Candy Shop Job
Ed Konetchy, St Louis first baseman, quit a twelve dollar weekly candy store job to play pro ball after Pink Hawley, former Lacrosse manager, spotted him Sunday for an outfield need. Hawley persuaded his boss to release him a week and promised twelve dollars. Konetchy hit over .300 and was bought by the Cardinals.
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St. Louis
Ed Konetchy
Cardinal
Hyseman
Pink Hawley
Red
Konetchy
Hawley
Mel
Cardinals
Big Vaudeville Show at Graham Promises Nightly Treat
J O Canfield of the Star theatre presents a large vaudeville program at the Graham with Carleton and Carleton in a musical novelty act, the Russes electrical posing duo, moving pictures from New York and Paris, and Will B Lowry delivering popular songs and whistling acts. A new program is promised tonight with a complete change.
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J. O. Canfield
Star Theatre
Graham
Carleton
Russeys
New York
Paris
Will B. Lowry
The
Star
Ilis
Southern League pitchers hard to hit say Lindsay
Cleveland new shortstop Bill Lindsay from New Orleans argues that a .250 hitter in the Southern League can hit better in the majors. He cites Speaker Wheat and Daubert as examples and adds that good pitching and hot weather keep Southern arms in shape.
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Bill Lindsay
Cleveland
New Orleans
Lindsay
Speaker
Wheat
Daubert
South
Queen Esther Circle Meeting This Monday Evening
The Queen Esther Circle will meet Monday at 7:30 PM with Mrs Mabel Brinton. The announcement notes the time and host for the church group gathering.
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Queen Esther
Mabel Brinton
County Superintendent to Meet on Tuition Certificates
The county superintendent will meet any who wish to arrange about their certificates of tuition on August 29 or September 2 at 10 o'clock.
Household goods for sale in clean, near new condition
One range cook stove nearly new one three quarter iron bedstead with mattress and springs dining table ingrain carpet window shades washing machine and wringer call at 321 East Washington Street or phone 82 blue G1tG
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East Washington St
Sheep for Sale and Sharing at Ed Harvey Farm
104 head of selection Shropshire breeding ewes and two Shropshire rams plus one 250 pound Oxford duck for sale or on shares. Also 150 yearling feeding wethers available. View at Ed Harvey farm half mile north of the R I P stock yards. J He Taylor 1027 E Main St Washington Iowa Phone 603.
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Shropshire
Oxford
Ed Harvey
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Zy Hodjef
Pitts
Brook
Bush
American Press Association
Willow
the Journal
Topeka
Henry W. Jones
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James O’dea
Bar -Ren
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Weavin
Jerome H. Remick & Co
Murray Music CO
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Nicola
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