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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1911

Page

4

Eldora Wins Second Game 4-0 in Semi Pro Iowa Series

Eldora defeated Washington 4 to 0 to take the second game of the Iowa semi pro championship series. Elliott pitched superbly for Washington with eight strikeouts and three hits allowed while Grogan pitched well for Eldora. Shorty George made two remarkable catches in the fifth inning and Lund had two of Eldora’s three hits as the locals failed to score against Elliott’s fastball and control.

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Eldora Ball Team Returns to Washington for Final Game

Washington onlookers recount Eldora’s decision to travel to Oskaloosa and back for a game, then cancel an planned exit. The piece portrays the visiting club as willing to spend, yet complains of an umpire dispute and a dramatic threat of lawsuits before the team relents and appears for the third and final game.

School Shoes Boosted for Boys and Girls Fresh Arrivals

Circular note promises special preparations for upcoming event next Monday. It invites customers to view new boys and girls shoes with prices aligned to the site, claiming value for money at the store.

Eldora Baseball Series Closer Sees Umpire McPartland In Charge

William Todd president of the Eldora Baseball Association is in town to witness the closing game of the present series. The yesterday dispute has been amicably settled. McPartland from Cedar Rapids, a professional umpire, will officiate the game and draw a good attendance as the best team seeks victory.

Eldora Oskaloosa Washington Sunset Central Park Heaven Kidora Banch Washington Baseball Association Justice Court District Court Supreme Court of State of Iowa United States Supreme Court Hague Ubase Eldora Lowa Wm. Todd Eldora Baseball Association McPartland Cedar Rapids

Sometimes a Blessing Misfortune Does Not Always Infilet

A reflective note on how misfortune may carry hidden benefits and unexpected outcomes. The piece contrasts hardship with resilience, suggesting blessings can emerge from difficult times and that fortune is not always purely negative.

Batteries for Washington Eldora Players Named

Washington and Eldora teams list battery partners Geverich McNeely for Washington and Rawthmah Sweeley for Eldora.

Washington Geverich McNeely Eldora Rawthmah Sweeley

Baseball Standings and Rain Delays Across Schedule

National League teams show St Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia and Chicago with mixed records as rain impacts several games. A doubleheader at Boston and Philadelphia heavy rain delays alter results while pitchers Harmen Woodburn and Laudermilk lead in misses.

Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia Chicago R. HE Phiadelphia Reusbach Needham Chalmers Madden New York St. Louisa Harmen, Woodburn Laudermilk Bliss Wiltse Ames Randall Meyers Wilson

Fragmented Listing of Names Across Cities

Readable fragments show names linked to multiple cities including Detroit Chicago Cleveland and St. Louis. Individuals include Morgan Coombs Danforth Thomas Lapp Wood Nanamaker Scott Block Johnson Street Kaler Smith Vaughn Sweeney Mitchell George Southwick and organizations like Boston New York and Gt. Letuins referenced in scattered codes.

Detroit R. WE Phil Morgan, Coombs Danforth Thomas Lapp Chicago R. Heb Boston Wood Nanamaker Scott and Block Cleveland R. 1 Washington Johnson and Street Kaler and Smith St. Louis New York Letuins Vaughn and Sweeney Mitchell George Southwick

Baseball scores from A A season games reported

American Association results from Louisville Indianapolis Columbus and Toledo show multiple game outcomes. Louisville beat St Paul 2 0 in seven innings. Indianapolis defeated Kansas City 8 4. Columbus topped Milwaukee 4 2. Toledo won over Minneapolis 4 3 in ten innings. Paul had 81 run in the first game and darkness halted the second game at seven innings.

Louisville Paul St. Paul Indianapolis Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis

Chamberlain Coke Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Ad for Lemmon's Pharmacy

An advertisement touts Chamberlain Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the remedy of choice. It urges early purchase from Lemmon's Pharmacy and notes imminent need before summer.

Chamberlain Lemmon's Nig Cai

Rumors Fly on Cubs Sheckard Departure Next Season

Circulating whispers say Jim Sheckard, veteran Cubs outfielder, may leave Chicago next season as Manager Chance seeks a strong pitcher. Sheckard is regarded as a premier leadoff man, with potential departure fueling trade talk.

Jim Iay Sheckard Cubs Chicago Chance Sheckard

Australian swimming phenom Longworth from Rose Bay

The report praises a young Australian swimmer, W. Longworth from Rose Bay New South Wales, as an immediate phenom who rose to fame quickly, contrasting with earlier champions Cavills Kiernen Wickham and Beaurepasire.

Australia Cavills Kiernen Wickham Beaurepasire Nore W. Longworth Rose Bay New South Wales

Jem Driscoll Becomes Bookmaker After Retirement

England featherweight champion Jem Driscoll retires from boxing to join a bookmaker partnership on the English turf. He cites health issues and fatigue with the sport, praising Abe Attell as the best featherweight and recalling a previous close match in New York.

Jem Driscoll England Driscoll Abe Attell Great Britain New York

It Is So Easy. Most people who begin at the bot tom stay there.

It Is So Easy. Most people who begin at the bottom stay there. The saying suggests persistent difficulty in upward movement and common stagnation.

Hair splitter quips and stage farce prompt lively humor

A collection of quotes and sketches includes Judge Lindsey on hair splitters and halves of oranges, a manager testing would be comedians at a music hall, and a breezy exchange about propriety versus audience reaction. Also a dizzying street scene ending with a flirtatious suitor’s misadventure.

Ben B. Lindsey Denver Lindsey Washington Post Metropolitan Magazine

McCabe Georgia Troubadours at the Graham Aug 31

The McCabe Georgia Troubadours present a new musical comedy at the Graham on Thursday night. Last season earned praise as the city’s best colored show and returns with better reception. Prices range from 25 to 50 cents. The Wolf opens Sept 6 at the Graham, a much anticipated season debut.

McCabe Georgia Graham Washington

Hay Fever Relief Claim for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound

A Chicago reader from 1034 Wolfram St. touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as quick relief for hay fever asthma and summer colds. The letter notes great improvement during hot months and asks others to benefit from the experience. Sold by all druggists.

Foley Kk. M. Stewart Wolfram St Chicago Stewart

Teaming and Hauling Ad by Ray Keyes

Ray Keyes promotes teaming and hauling services. Contact telephone 554 Red. Publication notes his readiness to handle all kinds of hauling tasks.

Attack Like Tigers Blood Purifier Ad Promotes Lemmon’s Pharmacy

An aged testimonial style ad extols Electric Bitters as a blood purifier. It claims white blood cells fight germs, but nutrients and health fail without the tonic. C. T. Budahn of Tracy California praises the product, priced 50 cents at Lemmon’s Pharmacy.

C. T. Budahn

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