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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1926

Page

10

Wally Pipp Moves On From Yankees to Reds

The article notes Wally Pipp, longtime Yankees first baseman, being sent to Cincinnati as Col. Jake Ruppert reshapes the club. Pipp, praised as a tough batter and gentleman, is seen as the real punch in the lineup, with Babe Ruth and Urban Shocker cited as key figures in the Yankees’ rise.

Col Jake Ruppert New York Yankees Wally Pipp Cincinnati Reds Lipp Yankee Ruppert Colonel Huston Yankees Babe Ruth Colonels Babe Urban Shocker Yank St. Louis Browns Pipp Ruth Pop Tie Wally Cincinnati Club

Sport Notes Highlighting Early 20th Century Games

The column lists figures and facts: Calcutta golf club as the oldest outside Britain, stocky Kansas touted as a rich boxer, Loren Murchison not defending English titles abroad, a New York basketball club planning a 10 000 seat arena for an American league franchise, and the national open golf championship at Scioto in Columbus to be broadcast by radio. It notes Tommy Loughran studying golf and rugby’s record rugby attendance. It mentions naming holes at Girard California golf course and England’s football teams’ struggle for back-to-back championships.

New York Scioto Columbus

Baseball news and player moves across major leagues

The article surveys recent baseball activity including Howard A. Holland joining the Cincinnati Reds, Mike Walker's power for the Baltimore Orioles, Al Fons and Gaston linked with the Red Sox battery, Ed Walsh Jr. at Notre Dame, Cubs optioning Clyde Beck to Milwaukee, and various trades and promotions across teams. It notes Mexico organizing a baseball league, discussions of minor league promotions, and lingering notes on Walter Johnson and N L Hawks.

Ed Walsh, Jr White Sox Notre Dame

Combs High Hopes Led By Joe McCarthy at Cubs

Joe McCarthy who took over the Chicago Cubs helps develop Karl Combs the Yankee outfielder and spares a Kentucky teacher by selling Combs to the Yankees for a substantial sum that funded Parkway Field in Louisville. Combs faced early errors but improved with McCarthy’s guidance and steady practice.

Joe McCarthy Chicago Cubs Karl Combs Kentucky Combs McCarthy Louisville American Association Mac Louiisville Flo Yankees Parkway Field

Tennis Ankles Warn Of Strain Among Enthusiasts

Visitors returning from the Riviera report widespread tennis ankle issues among players. A London foot specialist notes constant tennis can thicken legs and ankles due to poor shoe support. He cites Suzanne who wears special shoes with shock absorbers and recommends fitting the instep and, on grass, preferring plimsolls if needed. Dancing is praised as effective foot exercise.

Riviera London Suzanne Queen's Bath Club

New Giant Backstop Photograph Shows Paul Florence

A new photograph features Paul Florence, the heavy hitting catcher who has just joined the New York Giants, signaling a key addition to the team's roster.

Paul Florence New York Giants

Joe Bush Reaches Fifth World Series Career Milestones

Joe Bush, veteran pitcher in five world series across teams including Athletics Red Sox Yankees and Washington, began majors in 1912. He starred in 1922 with 26 wins and 7 losses, earning two blue ribbon victories in 1913 and 1923.

Joe Bush Philadelphia Boston New York St. Louis Washington Athletics Red Sox Yankees Bush

Rose Declines US Championships Bid in Philadelphia

New Zealand track star Reginald Rose will skip the United States championships in Philadelphia this July. He cited Paavo Nurmi of Finland as a draw that would lure him away from the British championship, but Nurmi cannot travel to the U S this summer.

Paavo Nurmi R.A. Rose New Zealand Stamford Bridge London Reginald Rose United States Philadelphia Rose Finland Amateur Athletic Union Nurm Nurmi

Length of Skirt Still Undecided

The New York Herald Tribune fashion critic notes faint signs of longer hems for next autumn while Lucien Lelong foresees a modest lengthening and hopes the knee length remains. He links skirt length to the era’s spirit, citing independence and historical figures to argue long skirts may not fit modern liberty.

New York Herald-Tribune Lucien Lelong M. Lelong Catherine of Russia Cristine Sweden Joan of Arc

White Silk Printed Dress for Sports Wear Fashion Item

A white silk printed dress designed for sports wear features a green suede belt and a green silk tie. The style targets young women seeking dressy athletic apparel.

Evening gowns showcase sheer fabrics and subtle sophistication

Evening attire favors pink white black absinthe chartreuse mauve cyclamen and blue with silk tulle chiffon georgette lace and full skirts. Bodices remain plain or lightly embroidered with a rounded front and a low back point. Gold and silver lame broche-lames elevate formal gowns as elegance and material beauty define the look.

Parisians and Americans Clash Over Fashion Details

Parisians and Americans argue over small style choices from gloves and corsages to stockings and rainwear. Paris favors leather boutonnieres, leather asters, and sheer stockings, while Americans prefer suede, parchment hosiery, and rubberized silk raincoats.

Paris Belge America

Fur Trimming Adorns Chic Coat for Summer

The article describes summer fur trimmed coats in silk, with back fullness from panels, higher front waistlines, and fur collars or borders on lighter fabrics. It notes Paris trends in millinery with Lewis hats featuring gold and silver kid trims, grosgrain ribbons, and mixed black and pink color schemes.

Paris Tewis Lewis

Sports Lines At Summer Resorts Define Semi-Sport Style

The piece notes almost every daytime occasion at summer resorts features semi-sport costumes. It emphasizes comfort and convenience paired with chic distinctness, combining utilitarian sportswear with a more fashionable appearance across time and place.

Schalk Keeps Busy In Long White Sox Career

Ray Schalk veteran White Sox catcher has played at least 100 games in all but one season since 1912. The lone exception came in 1924 with 57 games. His peak year was 1920 with 151 games, followed by 142 in 1922 and 140 in 1917.

Schalk Ray Schalk White Sox Comiskey Milwaur Kee Ameria ‘Association

Stocking Bonnets and Straw Footwear Fashion Trend

Fads this season include stocking bonnets and straw footwear. Stocking hats use heavy silk thread and resemble horsehair with metallic sheen, paired with hosiery in matching shades. Straw shoes feature natural Panama and dyed colors in pentwork patterns, with stiff heel foundations for support and lightweight wear. Raffia embroidery adds bright flowers to kid shoes, while natural straw vamps dominate sports styles.

Panama

Colorful Dresses Sweep Summer Fashion in 1920s Style

A fashion feature notes bold summer dresses bright with vivid color inspired by film and tropical florals. Wide hats in pastel felts replace small dark hats while printed crepes and georgettes show off jabots and lace trims. Prominent designers like Patou and Madeleine Vionnet appear with floral prints, polka dots, and wedding gowns featuring Chantilly lace and godets.

California Bakst Greenwich Village Philadelphia Record Lon Chaney Worida Florida Miami Patou

Home cookery notes and recipes from a historic menu

A collection of period recipes and dietary guidance including rolls with orange glaze, Hermits cookies, Oatmeal Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Coconut Cookies, Coconut Macaroons, and tips on balanced nutrition. It emphasizes plain baking methods, quick ovens, and the value of soups and vegetables for daily menus with notes on protein starch ratios and digestibility.

Parker House Raton

Paris notes bold new beach costumes with bloused silhouettes

A Paris correspondent reports in the New York Herald Tribune on midseason beach wear featuring vivid color contrasts, printed silks, and a bloused silhouette. White satin frocks and two piece white models gain popularity at European resorts and on these shores, with feminine touches despite mannish style influences.

Paris New York Herald-‘Tribune

Simple Hat Decoration Combines Ribbon and Bed Shape

A simple hat making guide describes combining a small felt shape, grose grain ribbon, and a broad ribbon to create a hat with uniform flexible brim, tilted in front and held on both sides. If needed, add pearl or rhinestone pins to finish.

Gliveier National Park Scene Described in Fragments

The fragmentary text depicts a ceremony around a tree in Vidhan territory within Gliveier National Park. It mentions taking medicine and communicating with the Great Spirit. The passage mixes ritual images with scattered debris and trinkets, suggesting an indigenous gathering amid nature.

Gliveier National Park Eine

Real Biastot Quote Sparks Debate on Pear Substitute

A quirky quote from Arias Gunertte claims that the Real Biastot A orubidt's four serves as a pear substitute for horse sense, prompting discussion about language oddities and authorial intent.

Orubidt Arias Gunertte

Drum on Gold Coast In every phase of tative public

Fragmentary text outlines a message for officials, funerals, and public ceremonies. It references South African context and a general exhortation to install officials across phases on a public stage.

Grape Sugar Promotes Health Say Physicians

Physicians describe grape sugar as one of the most readily absorbed sugars in grapes. They argue it promotes vigor and helps maintain good health.

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Wally Plipp Backstopper Gonzales Mike Gonzales Gabby Hartnett Sport Calcutta Golf Club British Isles Stocky Kansas Loren’ Murchison Gothenburg Washington Park Tommy Loughran England Scotland Girard Calif Vacenr Poccer Howard A. Holland University of Virginia Mussolini Mike Walker The Baltimore Orioles Ike al Fons Holy Cross College al Fons Gaston Yestess Cubs Clyde Beck Milwaukee Club Mexico Heinie Groh Toledo Giants Bill Friel Tom Porter Terre Haute Dennis White Jeanette Club Cincinnati George Dumont Minneapolis Fendricks Dumont Howard Fitzgerald Wichita Falls Boston Americans Joe Kiefer Ross Jenkins Walter Johnson Mighty Twirling Ace Senators N. L. Hawks Hawks Newark Shugart Miller Peltz Reda Pune Joe Yank Outfielder Milady Lanvin Tun Martial Et Armand Bizzarre i Cannes Georgette Madeleine Vionnet Point d'Alencon Western Newspaper Union Gold Coast
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