Criqui Defeats Kilbane Sets Stage for Dundee Title Shot
Kilbane’s suspension over Dundee muddled the title path but Criqui already proved himself a principled contender. He beat Kilbane for the welterweight world title and agreed to face Dundee if victorious, choosing to honor his word and risk the title for a smaller reward to thank promoter Tom O’Rourke.
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Faulty play in 1917 World Series double play dispute
In a 1917 World Series game the batter hit a pop to second base with a runner on first and one out. The second baseman trapped the ball, the runner held, the first baseman touched the bag and the runner, then the ball was tossed in. The explanation claims the first baseman did not execute a legal double play as the force on the runner should have been retired first.
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Mashie and Chip Help To Cut Down Score
Western Open Champion Mike Brady explains mashie and mashie niblick use for precise approach shots. He stresses stance, weight distribution, and right shoulder positioning to keep the clubface on line and elevate the ball. He notes chips reduce scores and suit run-up approaches.
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Weathered week boosts crop growth in Williamson area
The past week brought favorable weather aiding farm work and corn growth. A County Farm Bureau moving picture show featured horticultural education and light comedy. Dr and Mrs BR Gregory of Los Angeles visited relatives, with hopes to possibly relocate to Iowa. The Geo Williamson family hosts measles, youngest Louis ill. J E Hunt and John Coleman joined a timber excursion near Fontanelle for gooseberry picking. Ferman Stanley visited Creston, while Haines Shockley orchestra concert was postponed to June 26. Birth announced of daughter to Fred and Alice Slezak in Omaha. Donald Williamson becomes new clerk at local store. Sychra family enjoys a new Dodge, and Corning’s Lambley showcased Puller brushes.
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Golf Rule Questions on Flagstick and Holeing Out
The article discusses golf rules: in match play striking a properly placed flagstaff before removal by opponent or caddie carries no penalty. removing the flag and the ball falling in counts as holeing out, else reset. In medal play a ball within twenty yards that hits the flagstick costs two strokes. For a ball on water on the green you may lift and place behind the water within two clubs or putt from where it lay.
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Suures Shutout In Big Comeback By Dick Rudolph
Dick Rudolph, age 25, returns from retirement to pitch a 1 0 shutout over the Pittsburgh Pirates in 10 innings. Once a 1914 World Series star with the Braves, Rudolph proves smart pitching can triumph over youth and hard hitters, marking a notable season highlight.
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