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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
4
Yesterday's game produced a high scoring bottom line as Keota dominates with strong pitching and timely hitting. Teammates contributed key plays and the crowd roared as the team secured a decisive victory.
Washington defeated Keota 13 to 1 on the Keota grounds. Thompson sprained his right ankle and was carried from the field on crutches but hopes to return soon. McNeely starred for Washington with powerful hitting as Lucas and McNeely pitched well. Keota eyeing a rebound as Welmer Foster and Butler struggled to stop the Washington onslaught.
Secretary Caughey has five games listed for the coming week. On Monday June 1 the Cedar Rapids Rail Splitters face Washington in Washington and on Tuesday June 20 Washington plays Fairfield in Fairfield. Midweek June 21 Cedar Rapids Crescenta vn Want ington in Washington, with Keota vs Washington Friday June 23 in Washington, plus Washington's July 4 celebration game in Fairfield.
A Terre Haute resident Mrs Beller died from a stroke. Benton Harbor bonded to raise 50,000 dollars for water system improvements and well supply, after two prior failed votes for 100,000 dollars. A special election approved the bond measure to fund water works.
Persons with library books checked out are asked to return them Saturday afternoon. Books borrowed from the high school are also to be returned to the library Saturday afternoon. Please do not neglect this request.
The Leland Giants from Chicago defeated the local Oskaloosa squad 17 to 1 in an exhibition on the grounds. The visiting manager praised the Oskaloosa club as a fine proposition despite the lopsided score, noting the difficulty of matching the Giants’ performance.
The St James auditorium filled as Vera Margaret Wolf and Clairen Dempsey graduated from St Mes High School. The program featured readings drills and piano selections with essays by the graduates. Rev Hannon of Davenport gave a reflection on religious education and morality in public schools.
Household goods auction scheduled for Saturday June 17 at 2 30 PM item list includes desk chair two rockers roman chair dresser red springs mattress lawn mower Great American Ball bearing plate rack tabouret Quick Meal range washing machine wringer rug and more Lot details provided by N C Corbin and 1 F Macon Auctioneer.
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