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The Washington times., 1912-04-26
Claims to Be Unluckiest
Player With Griff's
Nationals.
'McBRDE'S INJURY is
RECOVERING RAPIDLY
Washington Club Will Be Al
Home Until May Twenty
third.
By SENATOR

Daredevil DAN Moellcr, the Roohes
ter rambler, fleetest of the fleet out
heldcrs with the Nationals, is carrying
q lame leg. and may be sadly handi.
capped In his speed for a few days.
He collided with Hugh Bradley. the
big first baseipan of the Boston Red
Sox, Yesterday in the first inning, and
received a sevare shakin up. Their
knees struck together right at the top
Of the kneecap, Moeller being hurled
hcad-over-heels on the soft earth.
Last night on the train coming from
Boston, Trainer Miuue Martin worked
for half an hour upon the ir jurcd knee
OF the star gardener, and this morning
Moeller reported himself we'll enough
TO play ball. If nee1ed. However, he
laws claim 20 being the unluckiest play
er on the team.
tionals." Moeller told the writer today.
II dislncated my shoulder However,
that doesn't bother me very much. bat
was incapacitated Just the same"
Has Tonsilitis.
''At Charlottesville I hurt my shoulder
again and also caught an attack of
tonsilitis. 1 figured that was quite
enough, but 1t wasn't.
Here In Washington threw my bum
shoulder out again, sliding into second
base, and now 1 have hurt my knee.
Yes, I'm the unluckiest player with
the club, bar none"
George McBride's spike wound on his
right leg is healing rapidly and he Is
now in shape to play his best game,
though he will gain speed as soon as
he is able to discard his heavy band.
age and shinguard to prevent further
injuries of like nature.
Jack knight is not in the best OF
shape. The tall second baseman is still
behind the other players in conditioning,
the RESULT of his late reporting. Moth
Ing but warm weather will bring him
around to his best form.
Washington will be at home to
friends daily, except Sundays, from
now on until May %, meeting in turn
New York for four games; Boston four
games; Chicago four games; Cleveland
four games; st. Louis four games, and
Detroit three games. On May q the
team leaves for games with New York
and Boston, and then will begin the in
vasion Of the Western circuit
The Washington times., 1912-04-26
FINAL CONTEST OF SERIES
GOES TO MCALEER'S CREW

himself over when steve Yerkes plunked
a double to left center. Speaker and
Bradley drew passes, filling the pillows.
Hughes seemed perturbed until Milan
corralled GardnGr's boost. keeping the
tally even.
A painful, peevish, palpitating dribble
OF Il soft fly shot at Moeller let the Red
Sox score a run in the fifth. Hall
caught a slow one on his shins and
ambled. Hooper sacrificed him. and after
Yerkes had breezed. iris Speaker was
passed. Bradley hoisted an easy aero
planer to Moeller for a certain death.
However. the Rochester Rambler let
lhc leather trickle through his fingers
and Hall bounded over the platter.
Hughes tossed out Gardner and then
Moeller listened to several burning
words from Griffith, and several more
ourning. blazing syllables from Hughes.
After Lewis had whitfield and Wagner
had skied prettily to Milan, Leslie Nuna-
maker dropped a safety in short right.
Hall slammed a liner that Mcbride
knocked down and got to Knight for a
force play. But the lanky lad dropped
the pill and both runners were safe. II
was up to Hooper to deliver and he did.
humping a fast one over Schaefer's head
for three pillows and sending Nuna-
maker and Hall over the pan.
The dying gasp of the Nationals was
The Washington times., 1912-04-26
By SENATOR" !"

BOSTON. April 26.-Bunching their
misplays. so as TO give runs to Boston
whenever possible, the Nationals drop
ped their final contest by score OF 4
to l. Tom Hughes pitched good ball,
giving the Red Sox six hits, but his sup
port was miserable. However. with two
out of the three in their kit bag, the
Taftown brigade blew out happy as
school boys.
iris Speakers solid drive into pile
of lumber in left center for three cush-
ions was the feature OF the first frame.
He couldn't score, because Foster gob-
bled Bradley's offering and gave it to
Flynn in time.
Griffith's Growlers got busy in the
third. and John Henry had the proud
distinction of stealing home, aided and
abetted by Moeller. The collegian got
a pass and mixed to third when Hughes
singled to right Tom died trying for
second. Moeler walked, and Immediate
Iy started double steal with Henry.
The ball Travelled from Bradley to Wag-
ner, who held II, while Henry scored
and Moeller scrambled back to first in
SAFETY. A quick peg to Hall caught him
a moment after, though,
The score was promptly tied when the
Sox took their turn and Hughes dug a
grave into which he came near tum-
bling. Nunamaker singled, advancing
on Halls clever sacrifice. He chased
The Washington times., 1912-04-26
Baseball Standings
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Standing of the Clubs.
Games Today.

New York at Washington.
Philadelphia at Boston.
Detroit at st. Louis
Chicago at Cleveland.
The Washington times., 1912-04-26
Castelberg Offers Pin
To Nationals Best Batter

Senator" has been appointed scorer
by the Castelberg National Jewelry
ting averages of the Clark Grfffith's 8
Nationals during the month of May to
see who shall be the proud possessor
of a ruby-dlamond pin offered by the
company. During May the Nationals
will play something like thirty games,
and each National who takes part In
eight or more contests will come In for
a chance at the handsome prize.
AS Senator" will travel with the
team he is appointed official scorer
and fans will be able TO see frUIa
time to time just who is lead
ing in the race for the prize. The bat
ting averages will be taken beginning
Wednesday,, May l, and will be COM
pleted on May 81 and will include the
games on those dates. a game sched-
uled for May 26 is not a league game
and will be played with the Loughlir
Lyceum team, OF Brooklyn. and will
not be counted in for the Castelberg
prize.
The Washington times., 1912-04-26
Yesterdays Result,

New York. g. Philadelphia, /.
Cincinnati, /; Pittsburgh, 0.
Boston, Z; Brooklyn, s.
Chicago, 5; st. Louis, 2
The Washington times., 1912-04-26
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing of the Clubs.
Games Today.

Games Today.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh.
Boston at New York
ST. Louis at Chicago
The Washington times., 1912-04-26

Pitcher Is Maps Veteran

A youngster OF twenty-three years is
the veteran OF the Cleveland pitching
staff. He is none other than Willie
Mitchell. The Sardis, Miss, lad is the
oldest pitcher in point OF service with
the Cleveland club. He Joined the Maps
in the fall OF 1909, at Boston. While
Willie is not the oldest pitcher in years
on Manager Davis staff, still he has
been in Cleveland togs longer than any
other twirler. Blanding and Kaler, who
Joined the Maps later in 1910. are next
in order. The others either Joined last
spring or are Of this years vintage.
The Washington times., 1912-04-26
Pendleton May Play
Major League Ball

1t would not be surprising to see
''Tol" Pendleton, the Princeton athlete,
playing on one of the big league teams
after his graduation. There are few
men faster on the bases than the Tiger
fiier He broke up a game with a
homer the other day and got a double
and single besides the circuit hit Pen
dleton was shifted to the outfeld after
the team played Georgetown.
The Washington times., 1912-04-26
Harvard Crew Is At
Annapolis for Race

ANNAPOLIS, Md. April 26.-The COL
lege crew of Harvard that will row
against the midshipmen's second crew
on Saturday, arrived in Annapolis to-
day and are quartered at the Acad-
emy as guests of the midshipmen. The
visitors will have a good practice spin
this afternoon, excellent conditions of
water prevailing. The crimson crew
Is In charge of Coach Stevenson.
The Washington times., 1912-04-26
Makes Eighteen Bases
In a Single Contest

so far as any available records show,
the greatest feat ever accomplished in
a league baseball game is that Of Will
liam Bettenus, who set a record of
eighteen total bases in a contest be-
tween the Buffalo and Wilkesbarre
clubs of the Eastern League Four
home runs and a double were his con-
tribution to that games clubbing, and
his total of sacks Is one better than
that of any other player known to fame
The Washington times., 1912-04-26

interesting. TO say the least. and proved
after drawing a pass, gave way to
Tommy Long. Moeller's leg had stiff
fened after his collision with Bradley
in the opening frame. Foster dropped
safety in right, but was forced by
Milan. Jack Flynn was powerless be-
fore Halls curves and whitfield with two
fast lads eager to make the circuit
The Washington times., 1912-04-26

News Item: The Western Anglers
Association visited a moving pic
ture show which illustrated an in
stance of one of the denizens of
the deep resenting its capture by
exploding on reaching the surface.
Remember this. fishermen, II may
assist your explanation when you
come home empty handed.
No explanation offered or needed
here. Our tasty, new spring styles
in both clothes and haberdashery
speak for themselves-and don't
speak fish stories either.
The Washington times., 1912-04-26

Two-base hits-Yerkes and Lewis. Three
base hits-Speaker and Hooper. Sacrifice
hits-Hall and Hooper. Left on bases-wash-
ington. 4; Boston. .. First base on error
Boston, /. Hit by pitcher-Hall. Umpires-
Messrs. Connolly and Hart. Time Of game
hour and IS minutes.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-26
HOWARD CENTER

Sunday School at the school house
every Sunday at O'Clock. Every one
is invited to come.
Born--to Mr.. and Mrs. James Long,
son, Jan. II. Congratulations.
Bessie Smith. who is attending High
school in Cresco spent from Friday un-
tit Sunday at her home.
VIM. Slifka and wife entertained
company Sunday evening.
Ernie Hanneman of Cresco spent
last week with his brother Ed. and
wife.
There has been no Sunday School for
the past few weeks on account of had
weather until last Sunday.
Mrs. Krachmer is caring for Mrs.
James Long and boy.
Wilkie Often and..wife called at the
VIM. Walker home Saturday.
Frances Schneider spent last week
with her sister Mrs. Will Slifka.
Dewitt Webster is working for Jim
Smith.
Henry Fischer passed through our
vicinity Friday.
Lloyd Lathrop and family spent Sun
day afternoon at the Stejskal home.
Lester Walker visited Saturday
evening with his friend Lew Smith.
VIM. Walker called at the Henry
Schleuter home Monday afternoon.
Lettie Shields who teaches in district
No. boards at the Steve Dotzler
home.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-26
NORTHWEST CREsCO.

Anna Raker from Nashua, Ia, is
making an extended visit with Cresco
relatives and friends.
Jos. C. Malek from Schley visited
his brother Lou one day last week.
Fred Grimm took pleasant trip to
New Oregon one evening last week, >
how were the roads Fred?
Less Baker was pleasant caller at
the c. Smith home Sunday last. Come
again.
Miss Rosa Kapler is visiting her
friend Miss Martha Grimm this week
Mrs. Joe Nick returned to her home
at Marengo, Iowa, after about four
weeks visit.
Edward Smith attended the dance
at Frank Wilson's last Friday evening.
Richard kapler entertained company
one evening last week.
Fred Mintey is busy hauling straw
now days.
Wedding bells will soon be ringing.
(From Another Correspondent
John and Julia McDermott spent
Sunday at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dinger visited Sunday
at Howard Center.
Quite few attended the dance at
Jake Bakers Tuesday night.
John Lusson and family visited Sun
day evening at the John Rutsch home.
Quite few were out on the wolf
hunt on Friday but were not success
full.
Rosa HAPPIER is visiting with her
friend Martha Grimm this week.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-26
WEST VERNON.

Here we are with little better
weather, and we hope that it will last
for while.
Mike Slifka and family visited at F.
A Miller's, Sunday. Mike and his
brother Frank called at Frank Fleck' g
also.
Henry Hanson is here on visit
among home folks.
A party of young folks visited Henry
Hanson, Tuesday evening; all report a
good time.
James Miller and Mr.. Halpine assist.
ed James Barnes with butchering,
Tuesday.
Joe Lickteig and family entertained
company, Tuesday evening.
Frank Lickteig and family called on
friends in town this week.
VIM. Coughlin called on James Long
at Howard Center, Monday.
Miss Helen Sobiska visited at the
Frank Bouska home this week; also
their daughter Helen who is attending
the Sisters School at Cresco.
Charles Woods called in our neighbor-
hood this week.
Charley Refs has rented the Frank
Flick farm and will move onto it this
spring. We have not learned where
MIR. Fleck will locate.
Mike Slifka moves onto the farm
south of julius Doolittle's. and James
Barnes moves onto Mrs. Il. Cummings
farm.
Elton Eldridge is hauling straw to
Cresco, these days.
Mr.. Neibauer is assisting Mr.. F.
Fleck with choring, lately.
F. A. Miller and Frank Bouska went
to Fort Atkinson with their own raising
of wheat and changed for flour. They
went Monday and returned Tuesday,
stopping over night with Mr.. Bouska' s
father and brother near Protivin.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-26
SCHLEY.

Frank Falada, of Duncan, Iowa,
visited relatives at Schley, several days
last week.
L. v. Svestka and family spent Sun
day afternoon at the VIM. Valvods
home.
Our young folks had a surprise or
Frank Panoch, Sunday evening. The
evening was spent in dancing. A large
crowd was in attendance and all had a
fine time.
Mr.. Pollack and son, who have been
visiting here, returned home to Chicago
last week.
VIM. Rethamel helped VIM. Hyke
move to Fort Atkinson last week.
Mrs. Frasier, of Upton. Iowa, is
visiting her father, Jos. Citek.
Joseph and James Citek were at
Lourdes, Monday, being called there
by the serious illness of relative.
Joseph E. Malek and family visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. James Ondrasek,
Sunday.
Casper Degro left Monday for Ridge
way, after spending number of
months here picking chickens for Mr..
Fosse.
Malek Bros. and l.. V. Svestka visit
ed at John Nohale's, Sunday evening.
The McCarville sale was largely at
tended.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-26
NORTH KENDALLviLLE.

NORTH KENDALLVfLLE.
Jus Ludden was . Harmony caller
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs John Walsh were Har-
mony callers Thursday.
Mrs. d. E. Stone is a patient at the
Mercy hospital.
Geo. Ryan was Harmony caller
Friday.
John Ruddick visited with Robert
Trouten from Saturday until Sunday.
Ed Barnes was q Harmony caller
Friday.
Pat Fleming and aunt spent Sunday
at the Lar Fleming home.
Edna Clink spent Saturday and Sun
day at Mrs. Minnie Totd's home.
MIR. and Mrs. Andrew Elliott spent
last week visiting at the home of the
latter's brother Frank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Noble, and Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Dybrick spent Sunday
at Lon Pierce's home near Canton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Goldsworthy were
Cresco callers Thursday.
Willie Kendall of Milford, Iowa, is
here visiting relatives and frienes.
Mrs. Archie Moore and son Ernest
were Cresco callers Wednesday.
Lar Fleming was a Cresco business
visitor Tuesday.
Alice Gillen of Harmony spent Sun
day with her parents.
Earl Trouten was Harmony caller
Tuesday
Arthur Yates was Harmony caller
Saturday evening"
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Flfeld visited at
Will Towards Friday.
Mrs. John Barrett and son Ed, we're
Harmony callers Tuesday.
The Misses Elizabath and Beezy
Walsh, were Harmony shoppers Satur-
day.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-26
CHESTER.

Herbert Wilhelm departed for Dell
Rapids, S. D., Saturday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hull of LIE Roy visited
her sister Mrs. T. Conklin between
trains Monday.
Mrs. l.. A. Knapp of lie Roy visited
at Chester on her way to Toronto,
Canada, Monday.
o. M Spencer visited his sister Mrs.
H. l.. Ha1ck at Postville Friday.
Mrs. Will Lucas visited at T. Conk-
Inns Monday.
Harry Baldwin was business caller
at LIE Roy Monday.
Mrs. Harry Baldwin and little daug h.
ter Dorothy are visiting Mrs. AL Fair
banks at lie Roy.
Mrs. E. M. Jones and son Donnie
visited over Sunday at home.
Tom Tollifson and Charley Walters
went to mill Monday.
Miss Pearl Worthwein went to De-
corah Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Humphrey left
for Arkansas Monday evening.
MISS Jennie March spent Sunday
with Miss Jennie Herzog at LIE Roy.
S. B. March left for Austin college
Thursday.
W. C. Davis shipped some blooded
stock to Fountain Tuesday.
Mildred Conklin took in the teachers
examinations at Cresco this week.
Mrs. ..Rheinhart returned from her
Ossian visit Saturday.
Mrs S. A March will leave for Lee
Roy Thursday where she will make a
short visit before leaving for her home
at Trossachs, Canada.
Ray Hastings purchased Herb Will
helms horse and buggy.
7. Conklin and Sam Mckee are pack
ing ice for the creamery this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Sweet are the
proud parents of baby..boy.
o. M. Spencer was passenger for
LIE Roy Wednesday noon.
Will Blade and wife visited at the
Walters Tuesday.
Mr.. Worthwein has rented his farm
for the coming year.
The death of Clara Bratrud was
sad shock to her many friends of Ches.
ter.
E. j. Roberts drove across the coun-
try to Spring Valley Wednesday.
Mrs. Q. NJ. Spencer and little girls
are visiting her mother few days.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-26
PRQTIV1N.

j MI WING /.
Mrs. Frank w. Jirak is at SpillYille
visiting relatives and friends.
Frank and Charles Peclnovsky wert
Jackson Junct. callers Thursday.
Thomas and Charles w. Chyle werl
business callers in Cresco Thursday.
Fred Vachta is visiting friends il
Chicago
Several of the z. C. B. j. Lodge ar,
busy hauling brick for their new hal
which they intend to build next spring
on the south street.
Nelly Mikesh, Louisa Kubik ant
Alois Bader were Cresco shoppers
Thursday.
Rev. r. Lakomy and F. j. Fenc
were business callers in Cresco Satur
day.
James Chyle was caller in Jackson
Saturday
Joseph Soblik and Heiny Weist Of
Fort Atkinson were Protivin callers
Saturday.
A robin was seen here Saturday.
William Polashek was business
translator in Lourdes Saturday
A dance will be held in the new op.
era house "Beseda' on Monday even
ing, Jan. %, 1912. Music by the well
known P. B. B. orchestra. All are in
vited to attend and share in the good
time. Floor will be in the finest con-
dition and every effort will he made to
make it as pleasant as possible for all
who attend.
AdoIph Zahajsky was at Lawler Sat,
urday.
Vincent Polashek and sister Anna.
were Spillville shoppers Wednesday.
Title Skoda called on her friend AL
bina Bubble Sunday.
Several in this vicinity are sick with
quinsy.
A meeting was held Monday of the
Protivin Creamery Association.
Mrs. John Fencl and son were shop
ping in Crcsco Monday.
Chas. Pergler of Cresco attended to
some business matters here Monday.
Henry Novak of Schley was seen
here Monday.
X. X. Steensland and Herman Nat
Wig of Saude were callers here Monday
Frank Slndelar returned to LisIe, III.
Tuesday, to resume his studies at the
st. Procopious college.
Louis Klimish was at Jackson Tues
day.
Joseph and John Sevestka delivered
hogs at Jackson Junct. Tuesday.
j. J. Rika and son were at. Cresco
Tuesday.
Thomas Chyle called on his western
friends Tuesday afternoon.
Stephen Hruska was at Cresco Sat-
urday.
Miss Barbara Klimesh is visiting her
Spillville friends at present.
MIR. and Mrs: kobliska Of Lourdes
visited here Sunday at the latter's par
ents home, Mr.. and Mrs. Wenzel
Thomas Chyle and Thomas Jira were
Spillville visitors Wednesday.
A couple of strangers stayed over
night Tuesday, in our city hall.
A. E. stoddad, of Mimi, agent for
the Albert Lea gas light company is
fixing the lights in the opera house
"Beseda. Remember the dance in
our new opera house "Beseda" on
Monday, Jan. 20, 1912. Come one and
all.
Thomas Holland and wife Of Saude
were shopping in town Tuesday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-26
SARATOGA

Mr.. and Mrs. Vail were at Riceville,
Friday. ~>.
The Woodmen had an oyster supper,
Saturday evening.
D. H. Dunn was q Riceville caller,
Monday.
Rev. James preached q very interest
ing sermon last Sabbath.
Miss Elsie Kakac returned home Sat.
urday after three months visit with
relatives end friends in Chicago. She
reports very pleasant visit.
MIR. and Mrs. Erbe and daughter
Dena spent Wednesday at Ernie
Schahn's.
The Misses Sophia and Mildred Brett
sprecher took up school duties again
Monday.
Marguerite Owens spent Saturday
and Sunday with Dena Erbe.
Abby Vail and Ernie Schahn helped
Mr.. Sloth haul hogs to Chester, Friday.
Marion Torney went back to Austin,
Mimi, where she is attending college.
Miss Hazel Foss, having spent a
week at home. went to Cresco where
she is attending school.
Our Sabbath School elected the
following officers for the ensuing year,
last Sunday:
Superintendent-C. II. Wallace.
Assistant Superintendent Tor
ney.
Secretary and Treasurer Erbe
Organist-Rose Sigler.
Mrs. Locke is somewhat better at
this writing.
With the help of others. Prof. Bob
White is putting up ice for the cream
cry, and bossing the job.
MIR. and Mrs. E. Monholland, MIR.
and Mrs. E. Schahn and Mrs. Aberg
were entertained at the Erbe home,
Saturday evening.
Workmen from Riceville are work.
ing at the inside of our new church,
this week.
Fred and Paul Vagts. of Cresco,
were in our village, Sunday.
Alfred and Jesse Miles delivered
cattle and sheep at Riceville, Saturday.
Davy Dunn spent Monday evening at
Ernie Schahn's.
We hear that wedding bells will soon
be ringing north of our village.
Mrs. E. A. Watson and Winifred
Seavy called at Jesse Miles, Saturday.
Now for nice, sunny weather-we
enjoy it much better than 40 below.
Do not forget the date of the dance
in Kakac's hall-January 26th.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-26
ALBION.

How we appreciate this mild winter
weather!
Miss Clara Fairbanks returned from
her Cresco visit Saturday.
No preaching services at Albion Sun
day on account of bad roads.
Hardy Becker and family visited at
the Joe Smith home one day last week.
Miss Eva Wentworth returned to
her home Saturday after spending
three weeks at the N. c. Peckham
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Becker of LIE Roy
were over Sunday visitors at the j. II.
Becker home.
The Richards family attended church
in Cresco Sunday.
Will Wells took car load of cattle
to Chicago the first of the week; from
there he will visit relatives in Indiana,
Wisconsin, Monona and Luana before
returning home.
]. Chubbuck and family visited at
the Hardy Becker home in Cresco
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Nichols enter
tanned relatives of Cresco accompan-
led by a brother and wife of Dakota
last week Thursday.