Genterville Extends Lead in Series 6 to 2
Genterville pulls ahead in the series, defeating an opponent by a 6 to 2 margin. The contest showcased strong pitching and offense from Genterville to secure the win.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1911
Page
6
Visitors Take Two Straight Defeats Pleasantly Oskaloosa
Washington topped Centerville 6 to 2 in a well played game noted for strong pitching by George and sharp fielding. Scancelent work in the box and McNeely's second base play highlighted the contest as Washington’s team, with Helms and Engman providing key two base hits, built a late lead and controlled the game despite Centerville’s spirited play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Centerville
George
Forals
McNeely
Holly
Engman
Helm
Bowie
Price
Washington baseball gains, hosts Japanese tour team
Washington, Iowa, prepares for a Friday match against a touring professional Japanese team. The local nine recently beat Center Ville 3 to 2, with Catcher McNeely homering in the seventh to seal the win. The Washington club has a strong win record but limited finances in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Washington
Japan
Jet
Iowa City Press
Washington Baseball Nine
Centerville
McNeely
Lucas
Washingtonians
Ancestry boasting man likened to onion in field
A humorous aphorism compares a man who praises his lineage to an onion in a field, noting his strongest claim lies hidden underground rather than above ground.
Your Own Opinion as a Private Guide to Fate
A Thoreau contemplation on how private opinion shapes life more than public judgment. It argues that self-regard governs personal destiny, not external praise or criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Thoreau
How to Select Cigars From Havana Experts Say Flaws Misleading
Sydney Brooks reports on cigar myths from Havana factories. He says color and wrapper quality mislead buyers and that scent squeezing or ash length reveal little about quality. The true test lies in recovery after seasickness and internal consistency beyond appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Brooks
Ilavana
London Times
Havana
Elegars
For the Poor Alone The Present is for the Rich
A brief statement contrasts current wealth with future prospects for the poor. The line emphasizes social disparity and calls attention to inequity in opportunity and resource distribution.
Pitcher Perdue Recalls Stingiest Ball Player
The story centers on a Boston National League pitcher recalled by a waiter who grumbled about tips amid five seasons of attendance. The tale features a heated exchange with Ball Players and George and a waiter’s sharp quip about graft. The anecdote highlights fan popularity contrasts and a biting joke about tipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fentue
Boston Nationale Feli
Ball Playes
George
Yassar
Boston
The Difference in College and Big League Baseball
College pitchers struggle when facing major league hitters who demand quality strikes. The best big leaguers often come from smaller or remote colleges, not the largest programs, and college hitters tend to miss fewer quality pitches.
Schulte Great Hitter Sets Cubs Home Run Pace
Cubs outfielder Frank Schulte is described as the league’s top power hitter. The piece notes his knack for hitting timely homers, especially with runners on base, and compares him to 1910 leaders Schulte and Fred Beck. It projects Schulte to break his own homer mark as the season progresses with the Chicago Cubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Frank Schulte
Chicago Cubs
Schulte
Sehulte
Fred Beck
Boston
Schutte
Lchuste
Chance Machine
All America Baseball Tour Led by Chicago Club Members
The article recalls the 1888 All-America tour organized by the Chicago club, naming players Ned Williamson Tom Burns Tor Daly Mark Baldwin Jimmy Ryan Fred Pfeffer John Tener Mark Sullivan Bob Pettit and speaker tied to Frank Lawler. It notes George Wright as coach and mentions plans for cricket matches abroad. Governor-elect John Tener hailed from Pittsburgh and joined the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counvict
Lynch
Australia
Beitg
AlbAmericane
Mr. Spaulding
Chiexan
Mike Kelly
Bostons
Mike Trernan
New Yorks
Mike
Gery
Ned Williamson
Tom Burns
Tor Daly
Mark Baldwin
Jimmy Ryan
Fred Pfeffer
John Tener
Mark Sullivan
Bob Pettit
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Frank Lawler
All Americans Tour and White House Visits Recap
A travelogue recounts U S baseball stars meeting Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison at the White House during their world tour. The group finds Cleveland warm and Harrison cool, then departs from Chicago after a triumphant farewell game versus the All Americans. The author reflects on publicity as a key entertainment driver and notes a personal loss of 1500 in the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
White House
Jim
Chicago
Boyd
Presea
Ieago Club
Grover Cleveland
America
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin
Mrs. Anson
Chiazo
They Never Come Back Says McGraw on Players
John McGraw asserts no ball player who has left the game for years returns. He declares whisky drinking and fighting end careers, warning that alcohol destroys the brain and ends major league prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGraw
John McGraw
Pitcher Jack Powell’s Long Major League Career
Pitcher Jack Powell compiled a long major league tenure with his fifteenth seat in the big leagues by 1911. He pitched in up to 150 games through 1900 and 220 total appearances with only two losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Powell
Jy’ Uuing
Baseball Results National League Scores and Replays
National League baseball results list multiple games with teams such as Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn and Houston. Key pitchers hitters and line scores noted with partial inning by inning marks and final tallies for each contest.
Baseball Box Score Fragments From Rivalry Matchups
In fragmented lines the box score shows Cleveland, Detroit, St. Louis, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, and New York results. Players Quinn Brockett Caldwell Swee ney Krapp Blanding Fisher Kap er Hall Cicotte Carrigan Dovogan Stanage Leopard Thomas Crise Stephens Walker Ringmith Olmstead Sullivan appear in repeated lineups with teams battling for wins and losses across multiple venues.
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W. Il
St. L
Cleveland
New York
Quinn
Brockett, Caldwell
Sweeney
Krapp
Blanding
Fisher
Detroit
ROWE
Boston
Kaper
Hall, Cicotte
Carrigan Dovogan
Stanage
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Strous
Leopard
Thomas
Nelson
Crise George
Stephens
Chicago
Washington
Walker and
Ringmith
White, Olmstead and
Sullivan
Ambiguous Scoreline Dashes Across Cities in Ten Inning Tie
An OCR fragment shows line scores with city abbreviations and numbers from a baseball game. It references Kansas City and Toledo and lists several team initials and partial scores. The passage ends with Ten innings and mentions Milwaukee Indianapolis and Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Toledo
Kansas City
St Val
Bandit Shot by Train Brakeman in Northwestern Hold Up
A lone bandit who tried to rob a Pullman on Northwestern No. 8 between Tama and Belle Plaine was wounded by train brakeman Arthur Morris after a struggle. The man, naming himself William Morris of Plainfield New Jersey, is hospitalized in Belle Plaine in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Plaine
Iowa
Northwestern
William Morris
Plainfield
N. J
Arthur Morris
Tama
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds for children and adults. It asserts no opiates or harmful drugs and appears in a yellow package urging consumers to refuse substitutes. Distributed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
al Drugeists
Man Placed Between Rails Survives Train Runover Wee Waa
In Wee Waa New South Wales a man sleeping between railway lines was run over by a water train but escaped with injury to a big toe. The incident occurred during a busy season with little time to spare. The note then advertises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Lenimon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Waa
New Sydney
N.S. W
Chamberlain
Lenimon
The Shah's Dagger Locked In Sandalwood Box
The late shah of Persig owned a dagger said to render its possessor invincible though superstition warns the user will surely perish by it. It is kept securely locked in a sandalwood box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shah of
Persig
Foley Kidney Pills Promoted As Corrective Kidney Tonic
Foley Kidney Pills are composed of ingredients selected to aid kidneys bladder and urinary passages. They are described as tonic stimulant and antilithic and sold by all druggists.
Bailiff Questions Deaf Prisoner as Attorney Seeks Hearing
In a courtroom exchange the bailiff asked what was done with the deaf prisoner while the attorney insisted a hearing be held. The scene highlighted communication challenges and legal procedures for the deaf inmate.
Is That My Tooth Brush
A catalog blurb promotes distinctive toothbrush styles with initials to ensure recognition. It notes unusual kinds with improvements are affordable like ordinary toothbrushes and encourages selecting a personal, easily identifiable brush.
The Safe Side Seeks Early Coal Purchases for Fall Winter
Advertises buying coal now to avoid shortages and bad weather with bins filled. Claims market is at its lowest and urges immediate purchase.
Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets Restore Appetite and Weight
Mrs J E Fink suffered four years of severe dyspepsia with headaches heartburn and nervous indigestion. After trying many remedies she found relief with Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets reporting she can eat what she likes and has gained thirty pounds since starting the tablets. Each tablet provides instant relief and a few boxes cure many cases priced 25¢ 50¢ and up at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Fink
Miller
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