Cobb Closes Gap in Major League Hitter List
Chicago June 14. Tyrus Cobb Detroit Tigers veteran rises to third in AL batting with .241 after 50 games, 61 hits, includes ten doubles and two triples. Babe Ruth tied for second with .356 as Rogers Hornsby leads NL at .406, while Holy names and steals leaders are noted. Autin and Western league stats show shifts. Neun continues pace in batting average and base paths.
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Curtain Falls on French Boxers Fanning Farrell
United Press reports two French boxing greats end careers within 48 hours. Georges Carpentier loses to Tommy Gibbons in Michigan City, signaling the end of a top era, while Eugene Criqui, battered by Danny Frush in New York, declares retirement after his World Featherweight title bid. Criqui recalls wartime sacrifice and a storied rise to fame, and Carpentier’s postwar glory fades after persistent injuries and tough losses to Demspey era boxers.
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Dundee Wins in Baltimore Lightweight Bout at Catchweight
Joe Dundee of Baltimore won a two round decision over Sailor Friedman of Chicago in Baltimore last night at catchweight. The bout featured a quick pace and clear advantage for Dundee, who dominated the action throughout the short match.
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Britishier Wins Boston Fight In Ten Round Decision
British boxer Frank Mandy defeats Jack Malone of St Paul in a ten round bout at Boston last night. The report highlights Thurston and Lyons as key Chicago pitchers and notes their heavy workload could jeopardize their season. The column also mentions Chicago White Sox pitching strengths and ends with a prompt about affordable garnishes in Alexandria.
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Ames Guard Chosen as Olympic Swim Coach Head Trainer
Chellig Chambers of Cairo Illinois, former Illinois football guard and new Iowa State head athletic trainer, will closely observe the women's Olympic swimming team in France where he coached Caroline Smith of Cairo who will compete for the United States.
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Fragmented Lancashire mill report with odd tally
A damaged text segment from a Lancashire mill mentions the foreman instructing a hand to tend incandescent mantles in weaving sheds. It recounts an unclear tally with numbers like 07 and 90 tights, while a laugh or exclamation punctuates the confusion over the failing mantles and the set.
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Jordan
Farm Loans At 6 Percent By Wood and Savery
Wood and Savery of Atlantic Town offer farm loans at 6 percent. Call to see us and join the Dollar club.
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Corning Gun Club Set To Host Interclub Shoot Sunday
Corning Gun Club plans a Sunday afternoon match in Trammond's pasture drawing a 10 member team from Coes County against a German team. About 2600 shots expected with 20 shooters firing 100 each starting at 1 PM. Club members listed include Kil Mallins Clyde Woolsey Wid O Connor Lester Ackerman and others. public invited.
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Vern Randall
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Baseball Voices of 1915-16 Clarence Era Moves
Cleveland releases Guy Morton, leaving two 1914 Indians veterans in majors Steve ONeill of Boston and Johnny Bassler of Detroit. Des Moines golfers compete in a city tournament. Clarinda’s six man team beats Red Oak 2 to 0. Nate Goldman stops Jimmy Sacco in Philadelphia. Cincinnati welterweight Warnie Smith dominates Jimmy Finley. New York notes Giants and Cubs in NL race. McGraw relies on reserves and Terry. Chicago highlights Hollacher return and strong young core led by Alexander Keen Aldridge and Killifer. Cotter at first base boosts defense.
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Lewis' Headlock Still Bread Winner Headlines
Ed Lewis, heavyweight wrestling champion, retained his title by defeating Jimmy Londos two falls to one in 40 minutes 37 seconds and 10 minutes 24 seconds. Londos won the first fall with an armhold but failed to counter Lewis headlocks in the next two. In Cleveland, a boxing show with Harry Greb and Marty Burke was postponed due to rain. In New York, Georges Carpentier's manager Francois Descamps weighs future opponents for a bout with Tunney, Stribling, or Slattery, contingent on contract terms.
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Strangler
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Jimmy Londos
Londos
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Harry Greb
Marty Burke
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Irancois Descamps
Georges Carpentier
Gene Tunney
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Stribling
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Independence Day Speed Classic on Kansas City Track
Kansas City June 14 The National Championship 250 mile Motor Classic will be held at Kansas City Speedway on July 4 with a record entry list. Noted pilots include Harlan Foengler Jimmy Murphy and Peter DePaolo among 15 entries. Eddie Hearne has retired from racing.三
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Ped Comur
Cole's Giants Triumph In Close Victory At Cockshoots
Cole's Giants edge Cockshoots 9 to 8 in a tense late rally. Newlin and Baron worked the mound, while Hurlburt and Preston led the offense with key hits and two base plays. Fans mobbed the stands as the decisive run crossed in the final frame.
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Four Iowa Athletes Reach Olympic Trials Finals
Four prominent Iowa athletes qualified yesterday in Cambridge Massachusetts for the Olympic final tryouts. The racers include Brick Nelson and Gnas R Brookins in the 400 meter dash and hurdles respectively along with G Taylor and C E Coulter from Iowa University and Grinnell College. The item notes a local business advertisement for Wilken Monument Works.
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