American stars favored as Wimbledon play continues
Suzanne Lenglen notes American hopes to win the men's singles title as Wimbledon enters its second week. Rene Lacoste defeats Jean Washer, highlighting French strength while Washer overwhelms Norman Brookes before facing Lacoste. Mixed doubles rivalry sees Lycett and Elizabeth Ryan against Spencer and Jeanne Austin with humorous onlooker commentary.
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Mlle
Suzanne Lenglen
London
America
Rene la Coste
Jean Washer
Washer
Norman EB. Brookes
Brookes
Vetera
la Coste
Miss Iw
Lycett
S Sycett
Miss Ryan
Maks
New York and Philadelphia clash in baseball action
Baseball card notes include New York at Philadelphia and St Louis at Cleveland with others in play. Scores feature New York 7, Brooklyn 5 and St Louis 7, Pittsburgh 5 as teams vie for American League and circuit positions. Canadian teams not listed.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
Chicago
Detroit
Louis
Cleveland
St. Louis
iChicago
Brooklyn
W. L. Pet
Lake
L. Petease
Brooklyna
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Philadelphia Beeen
St. Louis Wi
American Olympic Boxer in Hospital After Blood Transfusion
Patsy Ruffato of Yonkers a member of the American boxing team is in serious condition with ulcers of the stomach. A blood transfusion was required and all team members volunteered to donate. Doctors say the transfusion will weaken him too much to compete in the Olympics. The operation is planned for tomorrow at the American hospital. Flyweights Sarron and Fee fought a tough sparring session with equal honors. Final elimination bouts set for tomorrow.
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Spike Webb
Paris
Patsy Ruffato
Yonkers
American Hospital
Sarron
Birmingham
Fee
San Francisco
Baseball Standings and Highlights From the Week
The Ballnters split with the Red Sox, while the Tigers fell to the White Sox. The Yankees and Athletics paused in second place, with Washington increasing its lead to 214 games. The Giants beat the Dodgers as the Cubs lost to the Reds securing a 5 percent pennant edge. Ruth hit his nineteenth homer, Fournier socked 15th and 16th, and the Cardinals stopped a losing streak by beating the Pirates 7 to 5 with Hornsby’s homer helping. The Braves won 9 to 4 over the Phillies but lost 6 to 4 in twilight. In Shanghai a British flyer, A Stuart MacLaren, awaits arrival en route from Hong Kong to Foo Chow.
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Ballnters
Red Sox
Tigers
White Sox
Yankees
Athletics
Washington
Cardinals
Pirates
Hornsby
Braves
Phillies
China
Shanghai
A. Stuart MacLaren
Hong Kong
Foo Chow
Flyers Reach Allhabad India on World Flight
Flyers covering the world route reached Allhabad India this afternoon in a field dispatch from London dated July 1. The arrival marks a milestone for the American round the world flight project with crews awaiting further progress toward their circumnavigation.
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London
Allhabad
India
Bennett Meets Ginkel In Des Moines City Final Tennis
Paul Bennett, ex Canadian Davis Cup member, faces Joe Van Ginkel in the Des Moines city tennis championship final today. Bennett advanced with a 6-1 6-4 6-4 semifinal victory over Roosevelt High star Harris Coggeshall.
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Bennett
Ginkel
Des Moines
Paul Bennett
Joe van Ginkel
Harris Coggeshall
Roosevelt High School
Net Star
Atkins Team Shuts Out Visitors in Slow Baseball Game
In Atkins on July 1 the Atkins team defeated the Cedar Rapids Homesteaders 11 to 0 in a listless national pastime game. The Homesteaders, hurried in as a late substitute for Cedar Rapids 4-B, failed to record a hit off the local pitcher.
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Daily Times
Atkins
Cedar Rapids Homesteaders
Homesteaders
Cedar Rapids
Injured Watchman at Large Mansion Dies
Chicago July 1 Joseph Carney a 61 year old watchman at the Lawn residence of Mrs Edith Rocke feller McCormick died in a hospital from a bullet wound suffered in a mysterious shooting at the McCormick home. Police had not reported the shooting until today. Carney was taken by a chauffeur for Mrs McCormick and refused to discuss the incident, which was believed accidental.
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Chicago
Joseph Carney
Lawn
Edith Rockefeller McCormick
McCormick
Carney
Seek Guardian For Paralyzed Father In Benton Court
In Benton county district court today Maude Van Dyke and Ray Porter filed for guardianship of their father J. S. Porter. Through attorneys Tobin Tobin Tobin they named George D. McElroy cashier of Farmers National Bank to direct their father s affairs citing his illness as the reason.
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J. S. Porter
Benton County District Court
Maude van Dyke
Ray Porter
Tobin, Tobin & Tobin
George D. McElroy
Farmers National Bank
Porter
No Courting There For Centuries In China
The article notes a custom in China where parents betroth a baby girl to a friend's son in infancy. The girl often does not meet her future husband until she travels to her future in-laws for the marriage ceremony.
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China
Nine Historic Heroes Featured In Medieval Art
The article notes a popular medieval motif of nine heroes across three faiths: three Muslims, three Jews, and three Christians. Names listed include Hector, Alexander, Julius Caesar, Joshua, David, Judas Maccabeus, King Arthur, Charlemagne, and Godfrey de Bouillon. These figures appeared in tapestries, paintings, masks, and tapestries.
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Hector of
Troy
Alexander the Great
Julius Caesar
Joshua
David
Judas Maccabeus
Arthur
Charlemagne
Fedefroy de Bouillon
Let Him Who Neglects to Help the Fallen Fall
A compact adage urging compassion for those who stumble, warning that neglect may leave others without aid when they themselves fall. The sentiment emphasizes mutual care and timely assistance in guiding others upward.
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Saadi
FIELD NOTES by GEORGE DANNER
Newhall report notes visits among Cedar Rapids Walford Marengo and locals. The H J Harste house suffered storm damage from a lightning strike. Mrs J A W Thoman in poor health. Mrs Mike Gessner assisting. Art Pickart farm workload includes cutting 90 acres of corn.
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Fred Mader
Elmer Holland
Cedar Rapids
A. J. Boddicker
Henry Schulte
Walford
Stunday
H. J. Harste
Gilbert Bolzine
Newhall Implement Co
Will Tuttle
Los Angeles
Calif
Elmer Melberg
Chester Tuttle
R. L. Tuttle
Geo. Rose
Marengo
Kenneth Christianson
B. C. Christianson
J. A. W. Thoman
Mike Gessner
J. &. Pickart
Lelles
Art Pickart
Art
Dean Spencer Wins Excellent Promotion at Kresge
Dean Spencer of Vinton has earned a notable promotion with the Kresge line of fire and ten cent stores. After years at Cedar Rapids and two years in Joliet HL as assistant manager of a Wreste store, he was called to Detroit to join the main offices as an assistant. He is son of Mr and Mrs Ed Spencer of Shellsburg and grandson of Mrs Florence Mossman of Vinton.
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Dean Spencer
Kresge
Fire
Ten Cent
Cedar Rapids
Dean
Joliet
Wreste
Detroit
Michigan
Ed. Spencer
Shellsburg
Florence Mossman
Vinton
Laws of Divorce Across Lands Mentioned in Brief
A condensed comparison notes that Australia has never sanctioned divorces, Greece rarely cites them, Tibet forbids them except by mutual consent with remarriage forbidden, and in Cochin China a divorce requires a ritual where a divorcee breaks a pair of chop sticks before witnesses.
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Australia
Greece
Tibet
Cochin
China
Fourth of July at Prairie Creek Grove
The Prairie Creek church hosts a family Fourth of July celebration with a full day of activities. Rev. John McKee will deliver a patriotic address, a noon picnic, a 1:30 program, sports for youth, a song session, a flag drill, and The Star Spangled Banner. Morning boys baseball, horseshoe tournament, and a 3 pm married versus single men ball game.
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Prairie Creek
John McKee
Brandon
America
Burl Bunten
Forrest King
Morris Ralston
Testimonial for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Lancaster woman describes relief from run-down nervous condition after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes improved health before the birth of her baby and endorses the product to friends. Sold by druggists nationwide.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
Lancaster
Mrs. Fraxx Jr
Intimat
555
Locust Street
Lancaster, Pa
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Everyoyhere
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