Magnates Paying Real Cash For New Mound Artists
Baseball writer notes a shift toward young pitchers as fans tire of slugfests. Managers seek promising arms from across the country, with big buys like McGraw’s Newark and Vernon deals signaling a 1924 focus on pitching. New rules on ball wear aid pitchers’ control, aiming to curb home runs and boost close games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Conklin
New York
Christy “Mathewson
Miner Brown
Detroit
Cc Pombarding
John McGraw
McGraw
Newark
Howard Baldwin
Iron Man
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Dean
Baldwin
Ernie Mann
Wichita
Joe Bradshaw
Toledo
Walter Johnson
Babe Ruth
AMERICAN LEAGUE AND MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LEAGUE RESULTS
Yesterday's results show St Louis defeated Boston 5 to 2, Cleveland beat Philadelphia, Washington edged Detroit, and New York and Chicago rain. In NL era, St Louis 2, Pittsburgh 4, Cincinnati 1, Boston 0, Brooklyn 6, Pittsburgh 2. Mississippi Valley ledger lists Waterloo 7 Moline 2 and Dubuque 6 Marshalltown 5 with several rainouts and upcoming games including Marshalltown at Moline and Rock Island at Ottumwa.
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St. Louis
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
New York-Chicago
Ramee‘Taraw
New York
Chicago
Pliteburgh
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
W.L. Pet
St. Lous
St Louis
Mississippi Valley League
Waterloo
Dubuque Wonee
Rock
Island Wieadoh Stadigey
Cedar Rapids
Burlington Waite Iddee
Ottumwa Obeys Tees
Moline
Nornia Fe Rake
Marshalltown
Dubuque
Ottumwa
Rock Island
Burlington
Judge questions bone specialist in Cards and Browns case
In St Louis on June 6 Judge George B Mix presiding over a $15000 damage suit by William C Lowe motorman against United Railways. Dr Robert Hyland self identifies as official physician for St Louis American and National League clubs and is pressed by the judge about the Cardinals Browns winning. The exchange shows a humorous courtroom moment.
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St. Louis
George B. Mix
William C
Browns
Cardinals
Dr. Hyland
Portuguese Flyers Arrive in India in Burma to China
Portuguese aviators Birez and Lieut Paes arrived in India today from Burma after a flight from Portugal to China. London subway strike spreads to two more stations, closing a power station and stalling commuting traffic.
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India
Rangoon
Birez
Lieut
Paes
Portugal
China
Burma
London
Subway
Sister of Benton Sheriff Marries Sister of Benton Sheriff Marries
Belle Plaine reports the wedding of Miss Virginia Ruhl sister of Sheriff Whitfield Ruhl to Robert Lester at the M E parsonage with Rev. Gilbert Chalke presiding. The ring ceremony linked the couple attended by Miss Elizabeth Hickey and L Winslow. Virginia is Anna Ruhls daughter and a Belle Plaine native. Robert is the son of Mrs. Mary Lester and a Belle Plaine resident.
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Daily Times
Belle Plaine
Virginia Ruhl
Whitfield Ruhl
Robert Lester
M. E. Parsonage
Gilbert Chalke
Elizabeth Hickey
L. Winslow
Anna Ruhl
Mary Lester
Modlin
Lester
Des Moines Net Stars to Meet Cedar Rapids in Duel
Des Moines June 6 Dr MTL Lutz elected president of the Des Moines Tennis Association succeeding Ralph Moorehead. Cedar Rapids players challenged to a dual meet. date and details to be arranged later.
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Des Moines
M. TL. Lutz
Des Moines Tennis Association
Ralph Moorehead
Cedar Rapids
Jones and Walker Lead Open as Fourth Round Begins
Bobby Jones the present champion from Atlanta and Cyril Walker of Englewood led the Open Golf Championship after three rounds at Oakland Hills. Jones 75 70 77 total 222. Walker 74 73 75 total 222. Hehlhorn 223, Cruikshank 225, Hagen 226, Robertson 226, MacDonald Smith 227. Leaders faced the hardest round with Jones showing the edge in morning play.
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Oakland Hills Country Club
Birmingham
Mich
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Cyril Walker
Englewood
Bill Hehlhorn
St. Louis
Bobby Cruikshank
New Jersey
Walter Hagen
New York
Davie Robertson
Detroit
MacDonald Smith
San Francisco
Jones
Merning
Prohibition boosts college enrollment says WCTU official
Syracuse June 6 Prohibition is credited with rising college and university enrollments says Maud Perkins national secretary of the Young People's branch of the WCTU. She notes she toured 33 states visiting colleges and normals and found enrollment outpacing accommodations while acknowledging some will disobey the Volstead Act.
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Syracuse
Maud Perkins
Young People’s
Tagging All The Bases
The Cubs cut down the Giants lead to two games with a 6 to 4 victory Keen’s fast ball overwhelmed Mc Graw’s men Four New York pitchers failed to stem the tide The Red Sox dropped back to even terms with the Yankees as the Browns beat Ehmke 5 to 2 Sheehan earned his sixth win in seven as the Reds shut out the Braves 10 0 The Cardinals lost to the Phillies 2 to 5 due to poor hitting The Indians won 5 to 4 keeping the Athletics in last place The Senators beat the Tigers 9 to 7 after Bassler’s interference led to Peck getting a base on balls
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Cubs
Giants
Keen
McGraw
New York
Red Sox
Yankees
Browns
Ehmke
Grinnell hurdler to run in Chicago track meet
Grinnell Iowa June Morgan Taylor a Grinnell hurdler stands as the sole Grinnell entry in the western conference track meet set for Chicago Saturday Taylor and Crawford of Town combined to break the 400 meter hurdles world record in the Olympic semi finals at Iowa City last Saturday He will represent Grinnell in the final Olympic tryouts in Boston June 13 and 14 Constantinople June An agreement to end hostilities between French and Turks along the Syrian frontier has been reached by General Billotte and the Turkish governor It aims to restore security and order as tensions rise over French mandate taxes.
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Grinnell
Morgan Taylor
Chicago
Taylor
Crawford
Town
Iowa City
Boston
Constantinople
Billotte
Palace Cancels Film Tonight Substitutes Arizona Express
Manager Mershon announces a misshipment prevents "Flow ing Guld" from screening tonight at the Palace. The Arizona Express will be shown in its place tonight and repeated tomorrow, a melodrama touted as one of today’s big pictures.
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Mershon
The
Palace
Arizona Express
Wills and Firpo Fight Set for August 23
New York report confirms Harry Wills and Luis Angel Firpo will meet on August 23 at Boyle's thirty acres Jersey City for substantial purses. Promoter James J. Jeffries Rickard delays signing until Wills-Madden outcome is known. The bout will be 12 rounds no decision with a large purse, Wills at risk of a big life moment and possible follow-up with Dempsey.
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Davis J. Walsh
Oywpa
New York
Harry Wills
Luis Angel Firpo
Boyle
Thirty Acres
Jersey City
Jack Dempsey
Mr. Rickard
South America
Firpo
Rickard
Wills
Madden
Dempsey
Funk, High Scorer for Hawkeyes, Marries in Iowa City
Jack H. Funk of Chicago, famed high scorer in the Big Ten during 1924, married Miss Gertrude S. Grant of Iowa City at high noon yesterday. Funk, Hawkeyes guard for two seasons, will join his father in Chicago business after receiving his B A degree here. The bride is the daughter of Dr. Charles S. Grant, president of the town state board of health.
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Iowa City
Jack H. Funk
Chicago
Gertrude S. Grant
Funk
Hawkeye Five
Charles S. Grant
Town State
Change Works Well
Advice notes that taking a break from home strengthens perspective and resilience. The author emphasizes periodic travel or time away to cultivate appreciation for home while encouraging responsible pacing. The message advocates balance between exploration and returning to familiar surroundings.
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League
Benton
Net Stars
C. Rapids
Greg
Oscar Anderson Garrison
Stock Exchange
Consolidated
Eddie
Pop
Freddie
ALL Rights Witu
Bor Wren
Pester Bros
Accs Ount A.conn
Zale
Bruce Township
S.S.S
Sheehan
Reds
Braves
Phillies
Indians
Athletics
Senators
Tigers
Peck
Bassler
Wills and Firpo
Hawkeyes
Mammoth Jack
A. F. Schmitz
van Horne
Walter Kelly
A.F. Schmitz, C.F. Kelly
City Meat Market & Grocery
Frank Biel
W. 4Th Street
Vinton, Iowa
W. H. Thompson
Bureau of Labor
Department of Commerce
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Standard Oil Building
Michigan Avenue
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