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Has Beens defeat Wanta Bees as Chief Antoine Park raffle raises $104 (1961)

Also July 30 · 1961 Beaver Island baseball and raffle

Draft — sources verified, prose evolving

TypeEvent
WithinBeaver Island
ErasModern era

Summary

On July 30, 1961, the Has Beens defeated the Wanta Bees 9–3. A raffle held at the game awarded an electric fry pan to Mike Walch and reportedly netted $104 for Chief Antoine Park, bringing the fund to $308.

Evidence and limits

The article provides reported score and proceeds, not financial records or a complete player and organizing roster.

Sources

  1. Beaver Beacon, August 1961, “Hurray for Our Side.”
    Reports the Has Beens defeating the Wanta Bees 9–3 on July 30 and says the raffle at the game awarded an electric fry pan to Mike Walch of Chicago. Net receipts were reported as $104, bringing the park fund to $308; the issue gives no receipts, expenses, or complete team roster.