Veeck Dies as Cubs President After Long Illness
William L. Veeck president of the Chicago Cubs died at St Luke's hospital at 7 45 am after leukemia worsened. The veteran baseball executive had risen from a Chicago press writer to front office leader under William Wrigley Jr He helped recruit managers and players and led innovations such as Ladies Day and high salaries for stars placing the Cubs among baseballs top draws. Born 1881 in Booneville Indiana he began as a printer and climbed to national prominence with the Cubs.
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Heavy Alpine Storms Halted Trains and Caused Damage
Severe storms in the Alps disrupted rail services and road traffic, stopping trains and blocking roads. Officials report widespread property damage and extended travel delays across affected regions. Local authorities warned residents to avoid travel until weather improves and repairs are completed.
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Third Game Statistics from Washington Game
Thursday's game statistics show paid attendance of 25,727 and total receipts of 115,415.00 dollars. The commissioner's share amounts to 27,012.23, players' share 557,841.65, and clubs and league's share 38,561.10.
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Indians Seek Lloyd Brown Trade From Red Sox
Washington AP report says the Cleveland Indians are negotiating for Lloyd Brown the Red Sox left handed pitcher by trade or purchase but have not closed a deal. General Manager Evans said Cleveland declined to part with Johnny Burnett and discussed trading Chalmers Cissell for Brown without agreement.
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Thornburg Beats Webster 4 to 0 in Fast Baseball Game
Thornburg defeated Webster 4 to 0 in a brisk Tuesday afternoon baseball game. Thornburg pitcher held Webster scoreless as the offense rallied for four runs.
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Managers Dodge Issue In Pinch In World Series Situations
The piece critiques managers who hesitate to signal in critical plays, shifting blame to players when outcomes falter. It notes players warned to seek bench authority and managers who stare at skies or drink to avoid direct guidance, highlighting the pressure after a decade in baseball. It recalls events from October 5 1923 including Pat Moran, Charley White, Babe Ruth, Cy Williams and Wilbert Robinson signing a Dodgers deal.
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Prominent Sports Official Indicted in Embezzlement Case
Herbert M. Haas long known as a sports official in Iowa Nebraska and the Dakotas was indicted by the Plymouth county grand jury on embezzlement charges. The action stemmed from an insurance firm Haas formerly represented. Bond set at $1,000.
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Real Estate Transfers From Cedar Memorial Park Listings Incl Cem Deeds
Real estate transfers dated 1929 to 1933 list Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery associations selling lots to Robert L Yeager Walter L Lowe and Bertha Lowe and to Flora B Liddle Wilbur A Shaffer selling to Arthur Wingert and Alberta Wingert and to Mary E Bickel and to Bessie Hirsh and to Simon P and Edith F McFarlen and to John A Clay The transactions note deeds location details lot sections and prices ranging from 1 to 200 with acknowledgments dates in 1929 1933 and references to sublines and plat numbers.
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Monmouth Hosts Coe In Midwest Conference Showdown
Special to The Gazette Monmouth prepares for a crucial Midwest Conference game as Coe visits for a Saturday matchup. Coe enters with two wins this season over Grinnell and Luther, while Monmouth seeks improvement after early losses. The 6 6 tie from last year at Cedar Rapids is recalled as Coe fields a seasoned defense and an improved offense led by Hild and supporting backs, while Monmouth relies on Bobby Woll Ed Brown and new backs to prove they can contend for the conference fee.
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John Jacob Astor the United States' wealthiest of his era
John Jacob Astor, likely the richest American of his era, lived from 1763 to 1848 and built vast fortunes through commerce and real estate in the early United States.
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The Right Way to Play Golf Tips and Wrist Form
A 1933 instructional piece on golf technique explains maximizing roll on tee shots by clubs head path and wrist action. It promotes a Horton monograph offering free guidance via mail, noting the season’s conditions improve skill with difficult shots.
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Van Horne Victors Defeat Keystone 5 1 in Tuesday Game
Van Horne high defeated Keystone five to one in a Tuesday game here. James Tiernan allowed three hits and struck out ten for Van Horne while Hietman allowed four hits and struck out four for Keystone.
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Millersburg High Beats Keswick 4 2 In Short Contest
Millersburg High School boys defeated Keswick 4 to 2 in a brief game. In a second match the East Farmers beat Millersburg Business Men 26 to 2 in kittenball. The Business Men had earlier topped the Farmers 16 to 12.
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Tigers Meet Iowa City Here Friday
Washington football notes injuries to Kinch Johnson Morton Rodriguez. starter lineup with Mikesell at tackle possible. Munger center. Reyna sidelined last week. Iowa City has two wins one loss. Little Hawks beaten by Davenport. Iowa City stronger team with speed. game set for 7 45 p m at Coe field with possible newcomer in line.
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Twelve experienced men chosen for varsity game
Officials for the contest will be Billi Boeler, Fred Winter and Bert Jenkins. No second string game is scheduled for this week as the varsity gets under way at 7:45.
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Notre Dame Pitney Big Gun In Scrimmage Reports
BY UNITED PRESS. Notre Dame sophomore halfback Andy Pitney scored two of three touchdowns in a practice scrimmage, with Nick Lukets supplying the other on a pass to Hugh De Vore. Other regional notes cover Michigan blocking drills for the Spartans, Purdue’s stalled offense, Northwestern’s focus on blocking for Stanford, Ohio State’s open-field running, Indiana’s Big Ten opener in Minneapolis, Chicago’s Vin Sabiin returning to quarterback, Wisconsin’s readiness for Marquette, Illinois fighting bruises before hosting Washington University, and Minnesota's Winkler eligibility boosting tackle depth while Rennix suffers a season-ending leg fracture.
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Calmar Falls to Farmersburg 13 6 in Tuesday clash
Farmersburg defeated Calmar 13 to 6 on Tuesday in a high pace game. Key players and exact lineup not specified in the fragment. The result stands as a solid Farmersburg win over Calmar.
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Cornell Polishes Off Rough Edges For Chicago Tilt
Mount Vernon Iowa Cornell faces Chicago Maroon on the Midway following a showing against Iowa State Teachers. Coach Dick Barker hopes the aerial game, led by Shadle Peterson and Reynolds, will improve the offense while Osburn anchors the defense after a standout collision with the Teachers.
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Marion Eleven Faces DeWitt at Home Friday
Marion high welcomes DeWitt to Thomas Park for the second home game. A revamped lineup aims to bolster defense with Shirley moved to tackle and Fehr shifted to center. DeWitt spoiled Marion’s perfect season last year with a late rally in a 13 to 12 win.
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