Gatewood-Browns to Open Season Here Tomorrow, Moberly - Saturday, May 4, 1935

Article Summary: Gatewood-Browns to Open Season Here Tomorrow

The St. Louis All-Stars will challenge the fast local Negro team, the Gatewood-Browns, in a much-anticipated season opener at Lockwood Park. Jewell, who played third base last season, is set to start as the pitcher for the Gatewood-Browns in tomorrow afternoon’s game, weather permitting. The first pitch is scheduled for 3 o’clock, with Mayor E. A. Willott honored to throw the ceremonial first ball.

Last season, the All-Stars and Gatewood-Browns faced off twice, each securing a victory. The Moberly nine had an impressive record, winning 27 games and losing only five. This season, the team has been bolstered by the addition of Catcher Davis, formerly with Higginsville, and First Baseman Bagby, who played with Fulton last year.

Lineups:

Moberly Gatewood-Browns:

St. Louis All-Stars:

Upcoming Games:

  • May 12: Kansas City, Kansas Colts (Negro) at Kansas City, Kansas
  • May 19: Quincy Giants (Negro) at Moberly
  • May 26: Centerville, Iowa (White) at Centerville

Lockwood Park has seen significant improvements, with $300 spent on increasing the seating capacity of the bleachers and grandstand to accommodate 650 spectators. This investment reflects the growing enthusiasm and support for the local team and the sport.

This historical account was reported in the Moberly Monitor-Index and Moberly Evening Democrat on Saturday, May 4, 1935, and is preserved courtesy of The State Historical Society of Missouri.

Source Citation:

The Moberly Monitor-Index and Moberly Evening Democrat Moberly, Missouri · Saturday, May 4, 1935. Newspaper made available courtesy of The State Historical Society of Missouri.

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