February 10, 1916

An ice gorge formed in the Rock River one mile north of Beloit, causing a rise in water that flooded Yost's park and forced residents along the river bank to move; traffic on interurban railroads was interrupted because of flooded tracks.

Meanwhile, closer to home

PropertyMay 1916Month

The J. R. S. team, strengthened by Berger, won a victory over the Red Sox team of the city, 3 to 1, in ten innings on a Sunday afternoon at Yost's Park, in a pitching duel between Berger and Bill Nehr.

PropertyJune 1916Month

On a Sunday afternoon at Yost's Park, the Red Sox, with Al Chilson pitching, won a game against the Rockford South Side Merchants by a score of two to one; Spohn's single in the eighth inning scored Roherty with the winning run.

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BeloitFebruary 10, 1916

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clipping, publication not recorded, Thursday, February 10, 1916: 000,000. Beloit.—An ice gorge has formed in the Rock river one mile north of this city and has caused a marked rise in the water. Yost's park, a summer resort, is flooded and residents along the river bank have had to move. Traffic on interurban railroads is interrupted because of flooded tracks. Stevens Point.—The Stevens Point

clipping, publication not recorded, Thursday, February 10, 1916, page not given (item k-d0a6b4c5)clipping, publication not recorded, Thursday, February 10, 1916, page not given

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