In a dazzling display of skill and strategy, the Moberly Gatewood Browns secured a commanding 14-3 victory over the Boonville Falcons yesterday afternoon at Lockwood Park. The game, part of the local Emancipation Day celebrations, saw the Browns scoring twelve runs in the first three innings, effectively coasting to an easy win.

The early innings were marked by a series of struggles for the Falcons’ pitchers, Harper and Bridge. Their erratic performances allowed the Browns to capitalize, even though the locals managed just five hits during those frames. Harper eventually found his rhythm and delivered some solid pitching, though the Browns still managed to add a run in both the seventh and eighth innings.

On the Browns’ side, Troy started on the mound but was relieved by Jewell in the fourth inning. Jewell’s performance was nothing short of stellar, as he struck out nine batters and allowed only four hits over the remaining six innings, sealing the win in fine style.

The next challenge for the Browns comes from the St. Louis Pullmans, reigning champions of the Metropolitan League. This highly anticipated clash will see the first game played in Paris on Wednesday morning, followed by the second game at Lockwood Park at 2:30 PM on Wednesday afternoon.

This narrative captures the spirit and excitement of the Browns’ impressive victory, originally reported in the Moberly Monitor-Index and Moberly Evening Democrat, Moberly, Missouri, on Monday, July 2, 1934. The historical account is made available courtesy of The State Historical Society of Missouri, preserving a vibrant moment in the local sports history.