Shackelford Pitches Winning Ball as Roosters Fall to Peorians
Shackelford pitched a winning game but four errors by Naegle and Wolfe’s misplays doomed the Roosters in a 5 to 3 loss to the Peorians. Key moments include Nagle’s fumbles, Belter’s baseruns, and Jacobs’ three-base hit as Peoria pulled ahead after a two-run lead. Prendergast worked for the visitors with smart hittings and Wolfe’s misthrowing helped seal the outcome.
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Nagle
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Wilkes
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Beiter
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Godwin
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Nelson
Danville
Ball
Wean Sullivan
Siner
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Gaogoo
Chapman and Hildebrand
Rock Island
Banquet for Four Northern Teams Foreshadows Three-I Split
In Davenport early season discussions by Waterloo Dubuque Rock Island and Davenport set plans for a open season in the Better Half league. Illness and injury devastate Dubuque's play while Rock Island and Davenport falter. Waterloo slips to basement fears. The thirteen at the banquet raises curiosity but no clear link to current standings.
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Davenport
Waterloo
Dubuque
Rock Island
Mike Sexton
James T. Hayes
Frank Boyle
Mississippi
Messrs
Sexton
Hayes
Loo Beats Peoria 6 4 in Slugfest and Double Plays
Hurling notes show Loo defeating Peoria 6 to 4 with double plays including Veach, Jacobs, and Nagle. Harned scored for Waterloo, and Eckman handled the umpiring amid a disputed call on a first base out. Quincy visits tomorrow for a series as public faith remains high despite a contentious ruling yesterday.
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Loo
Peoria
Yeach
Jacobs
Nagle
Fremer
Harned
Waterloo
Eckman
Quincy
Eimetra
Veach
Na‘gle
Setter
fRistters
La Crosse Dope Sparks Minny League Realignment
La Crosse and Winona may join the Minny league causing northern teams to quit Injunction and align with southern clubs. Questions arise if Minny rises to Three-I class or falls, with St Paul and Minneapolis' place in American association noted. The dispatch credits a La Crosse dope artist with notable changes, provoking shock among Three-T northern clubs and speculation on Rochester and Minneapolis pennant races.
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la Crosse
American Association
Dick Kinsella
Dispatch
Winona
Rochester Minny
Minneapolis
Fet
Baseball results and postponements from yesterday's leagues
National League games in rain delays include Philadelphia, New York Cincinnati and Brooklyn matches. American League scores show Detroit over Boston 3 to 3, Chicago 7 over Philadelphia 3, and Cleveland 5 over New York 4. American Association and Western League results include Indianapolis 2-2 Columbus 0-10 and Milwaukee 6 over Minneapolis 2 with Sioux City-Pueblo 10 in Western play.
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American Association
Indianapolis
Columbus
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Sioux City
Pueblo
Sioux
Unclear City Matchups From Central Association Schedule
Fragmented results list shows multiple regional pairings with scores and postponements. Entries include St Joseph Lin eon at Des Moines Omaha Topeka rain delay, Kewanee Burlington 12 5, Hannibal 6 Muscatine 2, Galesburg Monmouth 7 6, Keokuk Ottumwa 18 5 with Keokuk 1 2.
Three I Notes and league concerns haunt local gossip
Three I scribes fret over Dubuque papers mocking Davidson while owner Rowland supports his team. Evansville and Terre Haute could boost the Three I with Clarance’s return as questions arise about shrinking the south end league and forming a strong northern circuit without Bloomington and Peoria. Local booster sentiment shifts as Rock Island, Waterloo, and Eckman are cited amid hopes for providence and rivalry. Glasgow Tailors advertise Fall Woolens and Overcoats at 15 dollars.
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Dubuque
Davidson
Rowland
Evansville
Terre Haute
Clicuit
Bloomington
Peoria
Hunter's thrilling encounter with a wounded baboon in Africa
A hunter recounts stalking a large baboon in Mashonaland Rhodesia. He tracks through savanna, dog Scotty pursuing baboons, then climbs to a rock to shoot a fearsome male that charges with bared teeth. The wounded baboon collapses after a final shot.
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Mazoe
Mashonaland
Rhodesia
South Africa
Africa
Baboon Encounter Ends in a Dead Giant in 1890
From a forest stand in 1890 the narrator and a dog battle a large baboon. A series of three rifle shots kills the primate after it bites the dog, with the specimen measuring five feet two inches. The head is carried back, partially cooked, and cached in an ant heap. The retelling preserves the tense, solitary forest setting and the thrill of the moment.
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Scotty
Miny
Quincy
Rock Island
Hii
Spencer
Kerwin
Hartman
If Donahue
HPOA
Kahl
W. Donahue
Myers
Bhrute
Wisdom and the nature of prudence in animals
The quotation presents a paradoxical view of wisdom attributed to animals and human self wisdom. It contrasts human self interest with animal behaviors such as rats leaving a house before collapse the fox driving out a badger and crocodiles crying while planning to attack. It reflects Baconian reflections on instinct and moral insight.
Flirting With Classic Name. of Frank Boyle
Hannibal Baseball Association President Robert N. Mason denied rumors that Frank Boyle will manage the Hannibal club next season. Mason said there has been no correspondence with Boyle and the matter remains unsettled as fans hear rumors of a new boss being discussed quietly by the newly formed association.
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Hannibal Courier-Post
Robert N. Mason
Hannibal Baseball Association
Hannibal
Frank Boyle
Boyle
Mason
Courier-Post
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