Barbers Versus Bakers Ball Grounds Victory
The Bakers defeated the Barbers to win the honors on the ball grounds, securing the top position in the matched event.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1907
Page
3
The Bakers defeated the Barbers to win the honors on the ball grounds, securing the top position in the matched event.
A 12 to 8 Bakers victory over the Barbers drew about 500 spectators. Bales and Stuff anchored the Barbers battery while Johnson and Kephart paced the Bakers. Cruz, Eagle and Stichter starred with hits and notable baserunning.
In a tight amateur game, Sherbeck, Stuff, Cockayne and Cutright produced four runs in the inning to threaten a late comeback. Captain Welch made the final out as Sherm struck out five, a notable record, aided by a noticeably worn bat during the sequence.
Journal reporters recorded remarks from Bales Johnson Jr James Redd Esq Eagle F Dean Ward Art Cockayne Captain Johnson Sr about the match. Players claim varied things from skill lineage to pain after slides and a steady team effort in a clean game.
The forecast for Iowa predicts variable temperatures with scattered showers today and tomorrow. Expect partly cloudy skies at times, with a risk of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs near 86 and lows around 68 degrees.
Barbers Redd Welch Ward Sherbeck Bales White Stuff Cockayne Outright Bakers Dean Dean Critz Eagle Johnson Stichter Kephart Shearer Johnson Barbers Bakers lineups listed with positions. Umpire Arnold officiated a 1 hour 45 minute game. Lemon ice and ice cream served at Stichter's. George H. Lee departed for Keota on business.
Howard Benn returned home from Iowa City after gallstone and appendix surgery. He is improving but not fully recovered. Mrs. Howard White and daughter went home to West Chester after a day in the city. Meson Tranter & Storage Co. offers wagons for sale and hitching on the floor.
Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pa says he suffered kidney and bladder trouble for two years and spent much on doctors before Foley's Kidney Cure cured him. He urges others to try it and refuses substitutes. sold by all druggists.
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