Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-22

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Thrilling Baseball Contest.
There will be baseball game be-
tween teams representing the 100
and 1900 blocks, Second avenue,
Rock Island. Marquis Of Queens
bury rules will govern. 1t is re-
ported that a tremendous sum OF
money (of the stage variety, posi-
Bly, has been wagered on the out
come. While the personnel of each
team is known, neither will name the
position each is to fill; this to be
held secret until the men are strip
ped for action. 1t would not be sur
prising if there was a charge entered
against 1900 block for violating the
salary limit, as it is carrying more
men that the rival team. Here are
the men who will represent the two
teams in the battle:
1900 block. P. Sexton, who, be-
fore his marriage, had the reputation
Of being one OF the smoothest catch
ers in these parts; Charles Meyers,
whose warming up tactics are well
known, in the winter season partic-
ularly; J. E. James, great filler; l..
r. Crane, suited to any position; j.
A. Waddell, next to all of the inside
plays and unequalled on close shaves,
although there are different room
ers" about his recent work; H. o..
Rolls, a pill hurler who refused a
$4,000 salary in the Pharmaceutical
league; w. E. Copp, whose familiar
ity with grounds makes his services
invaluable to any club that is for
tunate enough to land him; H. E.
Schreiner, great helper in hot pinches;
L. A. Schricker, who was known as
the iron man before the appellation
was stolen by McGinty; Fred Mus
feldt, captain, a most refreshing per-
former; E. V. Ramser. a jewel; Jake
Ramser, valued counsellor on dia-
monds.
1900 block-H. E. Castee1, whose
fly knocked into the Mississippi
river won the tri-county champion
ship for Port Byron in 1879, and who
is still getting the money; Carl He'll
penstell, safe man to invest with
any position, batted 500 at the Man
nerchor songfest; Gabe Mosenfelder.
strong in CLOTHES" pinches; Warren
H. Reck, captain, displays" real
genius in teamwork; ". S. McCombs,
finer than silk on first or in the
field; ]. A. Gustafson, star "coatcher"
w. c. Totten, speedy and a great
driver; A. w. Champion, booked the
year round; Fred Bleuer, past mas
ter in diamond cutting; J. r. Tuckis,
snowy but effective; Al Bear, for
eight years leading twfrler of Sears
town league; Arthur Mosenfelder.
mitt artist; H. B. Simmon, safe
change" catcher; Henry Lemburg,
whose spirits have brought victory
to many teams with which he has
been connected; DR.. e. P. AmeS,
great puller in emergencies; Louis
Ullemeyer. long on spotting pho
nies;" Simon Mosenfelder, the candy
kid, who covers large space.
There will be three umpires, G. H.
March, Sam Bowlby, Doc Koch, from
the 1900 block. All have taken out
large life insurance policies. These
are issued with the assurance given
the companies carrying the hazards
that the umpires will be given ample
police protection.
VI culinary
Members OF the culinary depart
ment: c. A Shenebricker, Sam Ry-
erson. Mamie Goldsmith, Ralph Sou
ders. Henry Luchman, Henry Ire
mann, Harry Hubbard. Willis Mitch
ell, Fred Musfeldt.
BY special arrangement, Brother
J. a. w. Wendell has consented to
remain in innocuous desuetude dur
ing the entire day.
At the conclusion of the days fes-
tivities Brother Eddie Geopel will in
vite all to have a drink at the river.
Running raced Murrin, John
Rinck. Sam Ryerson, referee.
]. L. Haas has been appointed to
officiate as POSTMASTER at the eating
tests.