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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1911

Page

4

Washington Stages Eleven-Inning Win In Semi Pro Showdown

The Washington nine edged Eldora 6 to 5 after eleven innings in the state semi pro championship tilt. Thompson and McNeely starred with two and three baggers. Holm Engman and Thompson made key infield plays and Land made a spectacular running catch. Eldora tied in the eighth. Washington prevailed with a 3-base hit by Thompson and a single by Engman in the eleventh.

Eldora Washington Eldora Boys Thompson Engman Leverich McNeely

Baseball recap of a tense late game with multiple players

The writeup notes a scoreless stretch with no hits through several innings as Eng earns a base on balls and Shorty executes sacrifice. A run scores on Tommy’s three bagger and Eng’s single to right seals a late rally. Continuous plays include outs, steals, dropped third strikes, and fielding miscues by Holm and Lutgin.

Sweeley Lutgin Eng Barbour Flubbard Holm McCarl Rebek Wallenbeck Pop McNeely Thompson Lund Marshall Baird Clemons Leverich Engman George White Helm Harvey Engs Marvey Shorty Pat Rebel Tommy

Baseball Scores From New York Boston and Philadelphia

Baseball results from multiple games show New York beating St. Louis 7 to 2 in nine innings with Steele, Bliss, Marquard and Meyers contributing. Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 8 to 1 as Fromme and Casper held the line. Boston shutout Pittsburgh 3 to 0 as Adams and Gibson pitched. Chicago beat Philadelphia 8 to 4 behind Brown, Needham and Burns.

New York R. HB St. Louis Steele and Bliss Marquard and Meyers Brooklyn R. Hae Cincinnati Fromme Casper McLean and Clarke Rucker and Erwin Boston R. HE Pittsburg Adams Gibson Perdue and Kling Philadelphia R. H Chicago Brown Needham Alexander Burns, Spencer and Carter

Fragmentary card with names and teams across cities

A fragmented OCR item lists lines for Detroit St Louis and Chicago with multiple names such as Plank Thomas Donovan Coy ington Stanate Caldwell Sweeney Williams Curry Hamilton Stephens Pape Carrigan Baker Block. It resembles a sports or election ledger with scores or codes but lacks clear context or dates.

Detroit Philadelphia Plank Thomas Donovan Coyington Stanate St. Louis R. H. EB New York Caldwell Sweeney Williams Curry Hamilton Stephens Chicago Beee Pape and Carrigan, Baker and Block

Rain Delays Postpone Several Baseball Games

In Toledo Ohio and Indianapolis Indiana games were postponed due to rain. Minneapolis and Kansas City contests had results with Minneapolis 3 at Toledo 0 and Kansas City 5 at Indianapolis 2.

Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis Kansas City

New Yorkers Lead in City Borrowing Burden

New York City owes more than any other city, seven times the next highest borrower and over half the total debt of the largest twenty seven cities combined. The claim highlights the city’s heavy fiscal obligations amid nationwide municipal borrowing.

Burlington Pacific Coast

Japanese Drop Ancient Proverb On Women Amid Western Influence

An old saying warning against trusting women is being discarded in Japan as Western influence grows. Authorities and scholars note shifting attitudes toward gender roles and family, with youth embracing more egalitarian views.

Ice Cream Social Held on New Haven Church Lawn

An ice cream social is scheduled for Thursday evening August 31 on the New Haven church lawn. Everyone is invited to attend.

New Haven Church

Teaming and Hauling firm forms strong team

Teeing and hauling outfit TI reports a solid crew ready for all hauling tasks. Contact at 554 Red B8t Read A, Ray Keyes.

Ed Walsh Handles Wild Pitch Problem At Comiskey

Chicago White Sox owner Charles Comiskey reports pitchers need practice on control. He bought four home plates to place around the field so players can aim during training, aiming to curb wild pitches and give staff a reliable target.

Ed Walsh Jimmy Callahan Comiskey Roman Callahan Commy Cal

Bresnahan Best Catcher, Ira Thomas Says

Ira Thomas of the Philadelphia Athletics calls Rogers Bresnahan the greatest catcher in the game. He praises Bresnahan for his throwing, speed on the bases, hitting, and leadership. He ranks Charlie Devain second, with a slight preference for Bresnahan.

Ira Thomas Athletics Roger Philadelphia Athletics Roger Bresnahan Mackman Bres Ira Deuce Charlie Devain

Big Chief Meyers on American Art

The story recalls Chief Meyers visiting a Boston gallery and naming Edwin A Abbeys The Holy Grail as a top American artwork along with Custers Last Stand. He explains that the latter appeal lies in the Indian being given an even break in the scene.

Chief Meyers Meyers Boston Art Gallery Edwin A. Abbey

Archer Boasts of World Record Catch in Bases

Cubs star Jimmy Archer claims a world record after catching three baserunners napping in one inning while facing Atlanta Southern League. He says the bags were full and he picked off one at a time.

Archer Jimmy Archer Cubs Jimmy

Banquet Tales and Jests Spark Quiet Banter

A collage of humorous lines from different gossipy scribbles and quips at a banquet. A diver, an organ, a garden, a telescope, a waiter, a patient, a dog, and more tumble into a mosaic of witty bits, with no single plot or speaker carrying the thread.

Impossible Molly Jack Spends Last Cent on Me

Molly Jack swore he would spend his last cent on me and Dolly Ii Impossible confirms he did so before I ended the relationship. The fragment presents a dramatic scene of chivalry and romantic decision within a tense exchange.

Molly Jack Dolly

Harness Shop Changeover Promises Full Stock and Service

Hyink and Hoefflin announce the purchase of C. C. Starr harness store on North Iowa avenue and invite customers to visit. They pledge a large stock of harness goods, guaranteed quality, and efficient repair and oiling services. Call 6612.

C. C. Starr Harness Iowa Avenue Hyink & Hoefflin

Crescent shaped glasses aid distance and close reading

A yachtsman recently displayed crescent shaped eyeglasses for farsighted people. The design works opposite to reading glasses: look through them for distance and look under them for reading.

Electric Bitters Blood Purifier Endorsed by Tracy Reader

In vivid contrast the ad claims white blood cells fight germs like tigers but can fail, leading to pimples boils and weak health. It promotes Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier to regulate organs, expel poisons and restore vigor. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries them.

C. T. Budahn Tracy, Calif Lemmon

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