Davenport Triumphs in Doubleheader at Keokuk
Davenport outslugged Keokuk 13-2 in the second game after winning 3-2 in ten innings in the first. Riley led Davenport with a homer and key hits as Chelini pitcher shuffled, while Keokuk’s offense produced limited runs. In Des Moines Augie Luther hit a three run homer in a 13 inning win over St Joseph, ending the holiday doubleheader split.
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Keokuk
Davenport
Chelini
Blue Sox
Riley
Frank Hall
Lyle Johnson
Ort
J Clark
Wise
Oglwillford
Bhiell
O Michaels
Polly
Gardner
Gryska
Bnyder
Piechota
Voten
Lyonsen
Ooo
Wil
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E. Hall
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Prince
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Po Balk
Spain
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oFeeme
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Des Moines
OA Pachett
Oaorek
Wilson
Jones
Crandall
P.cos
Park
Turpin
St. Joseph
Luther
Falk. Jones
Turpin and St. Joseph Baseball Duel Recaps
Turpin earned eight runs against Des Moines two to three with a 2 30 time. St Joseph vs Des Moines shows Coscarart two base hits and Hutchinson and Anderson combining for pitching. Sioux City rallies for a 10 to 9 win over Council Bluffs in game one, then Council Bluffs wins the afternoon 5 4 as Ehliers drives in the deciding run in the tenth.
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St. Joseph
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Turpin
Joseph
Thomas
Falk
Crandalilf
Millican
OlFalk
Anderson
OlHutch
St. Jose Tees Des “Rioines
Williamson
Milican
Luther
Coscarart
Ehlers
Underwood
Lincoln
Cowboys
Schwarz
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Wilson
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March'd
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O Loane
Luby
Vezelich
Whiteh’e
Il Hassler
Wil'ham
Mon'han
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Blak'ney
McCue
Touhey
Zahnp
Council Bluffs Co
Monahan
Loane
Meek
Toth Ehlers
Zahn
Welch
Clayton
Sioux City Council
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Hoa Abhoa March
Oj Clementa
OjLoane
Wh'tehe
O Vezelich
Qi Hassier
Will'em
Tutai
Mon'hn
Kemp
Tutas Barton
Cannon
Barton
Whitehouse
Clements
Marchand
Vangrofski
Miller
Blakeney
Smith
Hassler
Fung
Schwarzbert
Clayton and Welch
Darrow Beats Hightower In City Championship Semi
Glenn Darrow of Ellis Park defeated Elmer Hightower 3 and 1 in a city tourney semi final at Kenmore. Darrow led after the turn with birdies and pars to total 71 while Hightower finished 74, setting up a final versus Chuck Jones or Frank Bures on Saturday.
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Ellis Park
Elmer Hightower
Kenmore
Darrow
Chuck Jones
Frank Bures
Tinthaalfacn
State Fun
Svume
Hightower
Ceveeeness
Seeesee
Frolic Club Powers Past Shellsburg in 10 to 3 Victory
The Frolic club softball team defeated Shellsburg 10 to 3 at Frolic field. An early tied score gave way to a Frolics rally in the second and a third inning surge led by Alton’s bases clearing homer. Tommy Hayes and Havlik added homers to seal the win as Kessler’s of Solon and Wilson and Co. were set to meet next on Frolic field.
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Frolic Club
Frolic Field
Shellsburg
Alton
Tommy Hayes
Havlik
Kessler’s of
Solon
Wilson and Co
Parkson's
Plummer Outshines Osages in Fast Go
More than 1,400 fans attend Cedar Gardens Fourth of July wrestling show. Lou Plummer defeated Sol Slagel after a 23 minute bout, slamming him into the crowd and earning a police escort. Ray Richards beat Frank Topaz in the semi windup. A rematch between Plummer and Slagel is likely if dates can be arranged.
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Cedar Gardens
Lou Plummer
Sol Slagel
Plummer
Slagel
Ray Richards
Frank Topaz
Fred Perry Defeats Von Cramm To Retain Wimbledon Title
Fred Perry, defending champion and English ace, defeated Baron Gottfried Von Cramm of Germany 6 2 6 4 6 4 in the Wimbledon final. Perry dominated the match with precise smashes and smart serves to secure the all England crown for the second year in a row.
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Baron von Cramm
Wimbledon
Eng
Baron Gottfried von Cramm
Germany
von Cramm
Perry
St. Louis attendance shows Browns still struggle
Earl Red Pepper notes small crowds at Sportsman's Park for a Browns and White Sox doubleheader, contrasting with Yankees versus Red Sox in New York. He criticizes Browns owners, discusses umpire Collins ejecting Cap Crossley, and follows player moves involving Kiki Cuyler, Rick Ferrell, Lyn Winford, and contract effects for free agents.
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St. Louis
Browns
White Sox
John Whitehead
Chicago
Sportsman’s Park
Yankees
Red Sox
New York
Cubs
Cardinals
Senators
Athletics
Philadelphia
Cuyler
Rick Ferrell
Boston Red Sox
Ferrell
Columbus
Landis
St. Louis Browns
Lyn Winford
Winford
Milwaukee
Golfers Gather for Iowa State Amateur Tourney Start
Iowa City Vinton Ottumwa and local golfers began practice rounds at Cedar Rapids Country Club as the Iowa State Amateur opens Monday. The course welcomes entrants free Friday with continued practice through the weekend. Young players like Elmer Hightower and University of Iowa star Jim Gardner are seen as dark horses as the field prepares for one of the event’s largest meets.
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Iowa City
Vinton
Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Railbirds
Elmer Hightower
Gardner
Country Club Net Players to Host Cedar Rapids Association Teams
Tennis players from the Country Club will face two Cedar Rapids Association teams at home Saturday at 2 p m. Matches are free and open to the public.
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Country Club Net
Cedar Rapids Tennis Association
Sinclair's Win From Reformatory 8 to 0
The Sinclair club of the M. and J. league defeated the Anamosa reformatory team 8 to 0 on July 4. Gosser pitched five scoreless innings before Haymond finished the last four frames with no runs allowed.
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Sinclair Club
Anamosa Reformatory
Gosser
Haymond
Boxing results from two bouts in San Francisco and Kansas City
Low S Brouillard defeated Young Corbett in San Francisco while Davies outpointed Orville Drouillard in Kansas City, with both bouts contested at light middleweight and welterweight categories.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Low S Brouillard
Worcester
Mass
Young Corbett
Fresno
Calif
Kansas City
Davies
Orville Drouillard
Windsor
Ontario
Moody and Jacobs Set for Wimbledon Final Duel
The looming Wimbledon final pits Helen Wills Moody against Helen Jacobs after two headline clashes. Bookmakers favor Moody two to one as both stars express confidence and focus on delivering a decisive title match in England.
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England
Ins
California
Helen Moody
Britain
Mrs. Moody
Dorothy Round
Katherine Stammers
Miss Jacobs
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