Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1910-06-25
Il. II.
OBITUARY

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Through the courtesy of w. C. Wright,
Covington, Va, the JOURNAL has re
ceived a copy of the Lynchburg (Va.)
NcmS of 18th inst, containing notice of
the death of Owen Jackson, and closing
with this well-eXpressed tribute to his
character:
Jack" was a popular and much-lked
member of the 'Shoemakers," and the news
of his death will be received by the fans of
this city with great regret. His cheerful,
willing spirit and his gentlemanly conduct
made him a universal favorite and all
around the Virginia League circuit the news
of his death will be received with regret.
Such players as Owen Jackson are a credit
to the national game, and in his death local
baseball suffers a distinct loss.
The L"dqpr- DisDatch, of Norfolk. Va,
says of him:
While member of the Lynchburg team
Owen jackson played almost every position
on the field except pitcher. He was signed
as an outiielder, put was frequently sent to
intield positions and behind the bat in
emergencies and always made good. He
was one of the best batters in the league and
gave promise of going up higher. With
congenial disposition and gentlemanly in
his conduct on and off the field, Owen Jack
son was favorlte with players and the ball
loving public.
CURRENT EVENTS
The Young Giants rs White Sox are
billed for contest to come off while this
issue of the great paper is making its
own "home-run' on the press-Friday.
June "a, 80 p. M.
midland played in Cumberland Tues
day and won-7 to 3.
midland has played games; won 6
and lost 2 This puts them in the lead
of all county teams.
"Seven of their games have been
played away from home, making their
success more decisive.
"a game is now on with Homecoming
at Midland. and it is big contest.
Next Wednesday, Goth, they will
play Cumberland at Midland, and Satur-
day, July ID, Mr.. Gerlach has promised
to play his star aggregation also at Mid
land.
"On Monday, July 4th, they will play
two games in Cumberland at 10 a.
m. the other at 3 p. m.
midland has an exceptionally good
team this season and enjoys the support
of the whole town. They have put their
Park and grounds in excellent condition,
and expect to give the people good ball
the balance of the season.
1T is hoped that the Frostburg mana
ger will see his way clear to play at
least series of games before the season
closes and let the old rule prevail-40
per cent. to winning team and 20 per cent.
to losing team. This thirty and thirty
don't sound nor look right. There
should be some incentive for each club
to do its best and get the best players.
This thing of getting the same receipts,
win or lose, is not conducive to good
ball. for bad team gets just as much as
good team, and the managers don
have to hustle for material.
AGAIN, secure good umpires-men
who are not afflicted with the hook
worm-who will follow the plays in a
game and see for themselves whether
the player is out or in.
Last Tuesday, in Cumberland, the
arbiter of the game was surely afflicted.
He got behind the pitcher, folded his
arms and made his decisions; never
moved three feet out of his tracks dur
ing the entire game We don't doubt
mans honesty, but we surely question
his Judgment when he don't see the
plays.
"All in all, let us have base ball-the
good, clean sport. All the teams here
are pretty well balanced and can put up
good article. So, get together and
give the people what they want. '-Keno.
COMING EVENTS
Monday, July 4, a fine team will be
here from Berlin. Pa, and engage Frost
burg in two contests-tirst at 10 a. m,
second at p. NJ. The management
wants the people to give the Keystone
boys an all-round Maryland reception.
Growth and Improvement
John Kyle is building a dwelling on
East Loo street.
Bricklayers are at work on the extern
sion of the Stern building toward Me-
! chanic street.
H. B. Colborn is improving his resi-,
dence, West Union street.
SO also H. G.. Evans, same street.
J. A. Caldwell and George Stern are
adding porches to their properties, same
street.
The H. B. Shaffer Company's bust
ness building, in the Growing End, is
taking on a slightly coat of paint.
| Otto Hohing is converting the bust.
ness half of his Broadway property into
residential conditions.
Good News
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