Cleveland Indians to appoint new manager after Johnson dispute
A two hour meeting with Baseball Commissioner Landis led to Cleveland releasing Kamm and signaling a managerial change by July 4. Steve ONeil and Gabby Hartnett are among top candidates, with Bill McKechnie also mentioned as a possible successor to Johnson.
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INS
Wille Kamm
Walter AU Johnson
Kenesaw Landis
Cleveland Indians
Alva Bradley
Indians
Johnson
Kamm
Landis
Steve O'Neil
Bradley
Gabby Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
Bill McKechnie
Cleveland
Boston
Glenn Myatt
Beandee
Raiders and Des Moines to clash at 8 15 tonight
The Raiders resume play after a rain delay with a long home stand starting tonight at 8 15 against Des Moines. Sunday's 2 45 pm game is in the afternoon and Monday features a visit by the Demons followed by St Jeph Sioux Cry and Omaha War in sequence.
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Raiders
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Demons
St Jeph
Sioux Cry
Omaha War
Otis
Doc” Crandall
Hs Diamond
Giants
Crendall
Pittsburgh Pirates
Televen
Utep
Eastern Iowa League Alters Sunday Schedule
The Eastern Seg league changes Sunday games due to the annual Lutern picnic. London plays Stanwood at Stanwood instead. Other Sunday games: Calg mus at Dixon Bennett at Grand Mound Wheatland at Lisbon Mechanicsville at Clarence. Standings not provided.
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Stanwood
Calgmus
Dixon
Bennett
Grand Mound
Wheatland
Lisbon
Mechanicsville
Clarence
Iowa Favored to Take State Meet at Cedar Falls
The University of Iowa led preliminaries with fifteen qualifiers and strong sprint showings. Iowa State and Drake rivaled for runner up as other schools like Coe, Cornell, Simpson and Dubuque trailed in the thirty-ninth annual state track and field meet. Andy Dooley clocked 21.8 seconds in the 220 yard dash as Francis Cretzmeyer swept two hurdle events for Iowa.
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Iowa
Iowa State
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Pure
Andy Dooley
Hawkeye
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Francis Cretzmeyer
Jets
Don Barnes
Grinnell
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Cornell
Simpson
Upper Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan
Dubuque University
Worthington and New Vienna clash for amateur league lead
DYERSVILLE Worthington and New Vienna meet Sunday at New Vienna in a pivotal Eastern Town Amateur league showdown. Worthington brings four wins while New Vienna has two. Lighthart stars for the visitors with Mescher or V Kraphi likely pitching for New Vienna. Other games include Dyerstale at Epworth Bankston at Peotta and Pleasant Grove idle.
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Worthington
New Vienna
Lighthart
Mescher
V. Kraphi
Farley-Colesburg
Dyerstdle
Epworth
Bankston
Peotta
Pleasant Grove
The Standard Instruction of America’s Leading Teacher
A coaching note on batting focus and mechanics stresses keeping the eye on the ball and aligning chin and head to reduce distraction. It urges practice to improve consistency and comfort, offering a tip that numerous skilled players have found effective.
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America
Davenport Wins to Top Western Race
Davenport defeated Des Moines 7 to 3 before 1 054 fans to seize first place in the Western race. Frank Lamanski pitched nine strikeouts in seven innings, with Davenport amassing a five run fifth inning and two more in the seventh. Des Moines, led by Ossie Orwell, scored all three runs in the second inning.
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Blue Sox
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Ossie Orwell
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Ree
Michael Crandall
Holder Gryska
Cady and Warner
Saints Rally Past Keokuk In 18 Hit Victory
St Joseph swept Keokuk 11 6 Friday to even the best of five series. Vern Votan was knocked out in the fifth after four straight hits started a five run inning. Lyle Johnson held Keokuk to four hits in relief as Vic Shiell and George Wise homered driving in four runs.
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St. Joseph
Indians
Saints
Vern Votan
Ee Johnson
Lyle Johnson
Buckshot May
George Wise
Vic Shiell
Kecokuk
Shiell
New York Wins Pair In Major League Box Scores
In National League action New York tops Boston 6 1 in game one with J Moore 2 RBIs and Terry two RBIs leading. In the second game Detroit beats St Louis 6 5 behind Hogsett seven innings and Weland finish with 4 runs allowed.
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NEW York
Standings and Friday Results Across Leagues
Baseball and basketball standings show Davenport St. Joseph Keokuk Rock Island and Des Moines with records and Friday results. In the NBA style standings New York Brooklyn Philadelphia and Boston list records. Friday games include Cleveland over Chicago and Detroit over St Louis. Saturday schedules feature cross league matchups and postponed games.
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Chicago
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Philadelphia
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Saints Rally Slow Keokuk For Sixth Inning Victory
In a rough contest the Saints overcame two first inning hits by Keokuk with three errors and a two run second. They pushed five across in the fifth before securing a six run total as Votaw allowed 12 hits in four innings. May Shier and Patchette starred in the field with strong support from Snyder and Traynor in a 6 to 4 win.
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Patchett
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Red Sox
Joe Sullivan
Goose Goslin
Bob Weiland
Mickey Cochrane
Reds
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Bill Swift
Pittsburgh
al Hollingsworth
Cincinnati
Spor t Jabs Roundup of Famed Boxers Across Cities
Across major cities reporters note bouts and performances. Entries include Paterson Ned Sulpalitien Aarold Welmer in Tucson and Tommy Freeman in Fort Smith with results and standings. Other regions mention Mideet Wolkaat in Hollywood and Sammy ODell in San Diego. A Brooklyn bout between Charlie Badams and Joel Greb ends in a draw.
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Doth
Brooklyn
Light Company Edges Quaker Oats In Low-Scoring Game
The Light Company edged Quaker Oats 1 to 0 at Daniels Park as Theisen pitched a six strikeout shutout over Koch. Holmes doubled for Quaker Oats in the first, but Theisen and the defense held firm while Brown and Koch produced the lone run for Light Company with a third inning single and steal. Next game scheduled Monday, June 3, Quaker Oats vs Sports club.
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Archery Club Plans Sunday Shoots at Ellis Park
The local Archery club will hold official rounds Sunday at 9 am and 2 pm at the Ellis park range. The four best scores enter the annual National Archery Association club competition. The public is welcome and safety flags must be observed.
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National Archery Association
Ellis Park
Wrestling Results Highlight AP Report
Dana O Mahoney weighing 218 pounds from Ireland threw Charlie Strack of Spring Valley New York in a one fall match. The Associated Press provided the results with distant details.
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Philadelphia
Dana O'Mahoney
Ireland
Charlie Strack
Spring Valley
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Trojans Dominate East Track Title Bid at IC4A
In Cambridge Harvard hosted the IC4A championships with USC likely to win as its top point scorers excelled. All sixteen Trojans in the finals from eleven qualifiers boosted a strong coast sweep alongside Cornell and UCLA contenders. A potential USC California Stanford triad could seal the coast’s eleventh straight dominance.
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Ben Johnson
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George Anderson
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State Preps In Golf And Tennis Title Tourneys
More than 100 high school golfers from across Iowa competed in the state prep golf tournament held at the Woodside course with Roosevelt Des Moines the defending champion. Ames hosted the prep tennis finals with singles doubles and team championships, Roosevelts Des Moines also defending.
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Des Moines
Roosevelt
Ames
Iowa
Don Barnes Wins 5 3 Over Safety In DC Golf Tourney
Don Barnes Jr won the opening match in the Country Club annual golf tournament with a 5 and 3 victory over R C Safety in the first flight. J Hamilton advanced by default over F C Welch as the field of fifty eight players pushes to complete first round play by Sunday evening.
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Don Barnes, Jr
R. C. Safety
J. Hamilton
F. C. Welch
Babe Didrikson Turns Pro In Golf Field
Babe Didrikson announces she will abandon amateur status plans and sign a contract with a golf manufacturer to promote the game as a professional. The Chicago AP report notes the Texas favored athlete’s move to turn pro in golf.
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Chicago
Mildred
Babe” Didrikson
Texas
Leaders In Danger In Maquoketa Valley Loop
DYERSVILLE and Oxford pace the Maquoketa Valley league as Dyersville meets Cascade Reds in a classic rivalry and Oxford hosts Alburnett. Monticello faces Anamosa while both games shape the race for first place amid tough opposition.
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Maquoketa Valley League
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Lawson Chosen Captain Of Michigan Baseball Team
Berger Lawson of Chicago was elected captain of the University of Michigan baseball team for the upcoming season. The star pitcher, announced in Ann Arbor, will lead the Wolverines on the field and in team duties.
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Berger Lawson
Chicago
University of Michigan
Friday
White Sox Subdued by Indians in Tight A.L. Race
The Chicago White Sox fell 6 2 to the Cleveland Indians as their slump continued. Houston? No. Cleveland gained ground while New York and Boston rainsout games left White Sox one game behind the Yankees and ahead of Cleveland. Marty Hopkins, Al Simmons, and Silent John White contributed mixed results as Sox offense struggled to mount sustained rallies. Giants and Tigers posted strong showings in other action while Cincinnati and Pittsburgh split a two game set under the lights.
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Richmond Shuts Out Riverside 4 To 0 In Opener
Riverside opened the season with Richmond beating them 4 to 0 under Riverside lights. Arch Safourek pitched for Richmond with Sakulin catching. Leo Jenn pitched for Riverside and fanned eight with no walks. Red Miller hit Riverside’s first homer, Spivey doubled and Jerry Kloopfer made a notable putout at first.
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Riverside
Riverside Firemen
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Spivey
Red Miller
Jerry K
Armstrong and Beeson Tie In Open After Dark
Open league game halted after eight innings due to darkness with Armstrong and Beeson ending 5-5. Gazette shuts out Light Company 1-0, Alberts blank Parksons 6-0 in other matches. scores show a tight night across leagues.
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Riverside Nine Edges Oddfellow 2 1 In Memorial Day Tilt
Riverside baseball club beat the Oddfellow team of Iowa City 2 to 1 at the local park. The visitors led 1 to 0 until the sixth inning when Riverside capitalized on costly errors to score twice. Red Mellecker pitched for Riverside while Shannon started for Iowa City.
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Riverside
Riverside Baseball Club
Oddfellow
Iowa City
Red
Cletus) Mellecker
Shannon
Keyser Seeks New Talent for Demons After Loss
E Lee Keyser president of the Des Moines Western league club left Davenport for Chicago to scout players for the Demons fast slipping team. The Demons lost their eighth straight game Friday night as Davenport defeated them 7 to 3.
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E. Lee Keyser
Des Moines
Chicago
Demons
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