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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1911
Page
7
Three gatherings are planned at the Tabernacle tomorrow. A men’s conference at 10 30 am followed by an afternoon session at 2 30 and an evening meeting at 7 30. Harry Bremer of the Men and Religion Forward Movement will speak in the morning and likely at other sessions.
Fifty years ago today on October 4 the contract for the Monitor was signed. The Monitor was an ironclad battery with an iron hull, deck projects, and a revolving turret for the guns. Sixty vessels were built or projected on her plan during the war. Twenty-five years ago today silver certificates one dollar were issued by the government.
Tommy Clark argues the 1911 American League champion Philadelphia Athletics possess superior batting depth and pitching to the New York Giants. He notes strong infielders Collins Barry and Baker, standout pitchers Bender Coombs Morgan and Plank, and a sharper defense led by Mack behind the plate. He cautions Giants stars Mathewson Marquard and Wiltse but favors the Athletics to win the series, citing rest and better overall balance.
Admission to sport events in London is set at 66 cents. The note mentions sorcer and cricket coaches in England with the same fee.
Marty OToole, star of the Villswig Nationals, leaves his St Paul team with a bright red sweater from Manager Rely. He vows to wear it and think of St Paul and the Saints as he departs. Coaches Kel ley and Matty commend the departing player as a wonderful chap.
Fred erick Shepherd of the Harlem Rowing Club may be seen in a racing shell no more after failing to win the single sculling championship and losing the double with Frederick Puessel at the Middle States regatta in Baltimore. He aimed to defend titles but concludes it is time to retire.
Cornell coach Dan Reed argues Ithaca team’s struggles stem from football fundamentals not coaching. He cites poor Thanksgiving loss to Pennsylvania and notes past assistants like Houghton and Sanford left no clear records to guide improvement, urging football science.
Jack Coombs Chief Bender Eddie Collins and Cy Morgan of the world champion Athletics will join Mike Coulin Christy Mathewson Joel Tin ker Dee White and Larry McLean on the vaudeville stage this winter. Morgen known as the minstrel man of baseball writes the sketch with the four players appearing. The contract reportedly includes a large salary and provision that the players wives accompany them on the circuit.
A London plan outlines a British colonies Olympic presence for Stockholm next summer. Australia could send twenty to twenty five athletes including a rowing eight, Canada about thirty, and South Africa and New Zealand joining with a London contingent. The colonies will assemble in London a fortnight before departure to train with the British team under coaches and trainers.
Bodie, hailed as the best hitter, clouted a single off Eddie Plank in the White Sox Athletic series. Stuffy McInnis questioned the pitch, and Bodie claimed it was a spitball while Melancon or Mank said no spitter had been thrown.
The article notes Johnny Kiing defeats King Cole and positions Cole as the best ball player rival. It states Kline is reputed as the top pool player among ball players, while Cole vows to defeat Kiing within a year or two. Cole reportedly spends nearly all spare minutes at the table.
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