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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1926

Page

5

Hurricane Hoon Knocks Out Schultz in Seventh Round

Billy Hoon of Muscatine boxed aggressively and landed a decisive overhand right in the seventh round to floor Matt Schultz of Chicago three times and end the bout. Schultz showed grit but could not rise after the final knockdown as referee Terry Butts stopped the fight.

Billy Hoon Muscatine Matt Schultz Chicago Southern Illinois American Legion League Field Schultz Hoon Terry Butts Billy Schwitz Butts Licato Ridley Leo Licato Rock Island al Barry Siate Babe Ridley Kid Mac Snyder Flake Lone Tree Snyder Mac Flake Reed Buddy Flake Lefty Kistner Kistner Gary Reed Kid Villa Waterloo Villa

Boxing results from multiple cities show varied outcomes

Newark Billy Petrolle defeats Rubie Stein while Frankie Fink outpoints Jose Lombardo. In Chicago Sammy Paris defeats Cozy Dilan and Harold Smith draws Tiger Jack Burns. Haakon Hanson beats Bill Hall, Dolan and Mendesen draw, and Sanger outpoints Fleigel. O'Donnell KO's Leonard. King Tut defeats McLean. Wild Cat draws Mack. Fifield wins by technical decision in Halifax.

Chicago Ill Harold Smith Tiger Jack Burns California Haakon Hanson Bill Hall Jerry Dolan Ralph Mendesen Minneapolis Minn Joey Sanger Milwaukee Ernie Fleigel Johnny O'Donnell St. Paul Sammy Leonard King Tut Stewart McLean Wild Cat Mason Ritchie Mack

Baseball leaders from two leagues highlight top batters

In the National League Har Braves Brown Cuyler Walker Bottomley Wilson pace batting and category leaders while Haines wins 10 2 in pitching. In the American League Fothergill Ruth Gehrig Burns Humfield Mostil and Davis head batters and pitchers with notable runs doubles triples and home runs.

Har- Brave Reds Brown Braves Cuyler Pirates Bottomley Cardinals Walker Wilson Cubs Haines Fothergill Tigers Burns Indians Ruth Gehrig Yanks Humefield Mostil White Sox Davis

Ames Football Coaches Rounding Up Assistants

Ames, IA August 24 AP Head Football Coach Noel Workman of Iowa State college is rounding up his assistants for the upcoming season. Frank Honaker is in Ames for graduate summer study. Harry Schmidt will report after finishing summer school at the University of Michigan. Ad Wheeler will join in September after completing physical education work at Dell Rapids South Dakota. Hugo Otepalik, former Nebraska star, also plans September report.

Ames Noel Workman Iowa State College Frank Honaker Harry Schmidt University of Michigan Ad Wheeler Dell Rapids S. D Hugo Otepalik Nebraska

Schalk Advises League Hurlers to Cut Out Experimenting

Ray Schalk, veteran White Sox catcher, is praised for his catching intelligence and steadying influence on pitchers. He advises hurlers to stay natural, avoid gimmicks, and rely on teamwork, while recalling a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch at Comiskey Park and confirming his value as a coach.

George Moriarty Ray Schalk White Sox Schalk Mit Comiskey Park Eddie Collins Collins Comiskey

Cuhel Returns to Iowa City After Caribbean Cruise

Bob Cuhel University of Iowa low hurdler arrived in Iowa City after a lengthy sea voyage. He began with the national A A U track meet in Philadelphia in July and concluded his trip aboard the S. S. Surinam visiting eastern points along the way.

Cuhel Iowa City Bob” Cuhel University of Iowa Philadelphia Tsag S. S. Surinam

Don Hines All-State Star to Report for Hawkeyes Season

Don T. Hines, once Cedar Rapids high school all-state halfback, joined the University of Iowa as a tackle after switching from backfield hopefuls. Weighing 180 pounds and just under six feet, he earned a varsity letter in the line and will report for practice as a senior in the College of Liberal Arts and a member of Delta Tau Delta.

Iowa City Don T. Hines Cedar Rapids University of Iowa Hines Kutsch Schirmer Fry Canahly Raffensperger College of Liberal Arts Delta Tau Delta

Cardinals at Last Perch on Top of National Loop

Cardinal hopefuls sit atop the National League as Brooklyn defeats Pittsburgh 7 3 in the opener, with Max Carey contributing as a former Pirates boss. The Pirates win the second game 10 2, while Cincinnati ties New York and wins in extras. The Yankees extend their AL lead to 10 games with a 3 2 win over Washington, and Philadelphia and Chicago split no games due to wet grounds. Alex Metzler shines for Kansas City in the A’s 4 1 victory over Chicago. The Tigers pound Boston 9 1 as St Louis and Cincinnati deliver decisive late runs in their respective shows.

National Teegen L. Pet St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Ooklyn Pittsbur Washington Detroit Cleveland Pet Milwaukee Louisville Indianapolis Wee Toledo Kansas City Paul Minneapolis Columbus Indianapolis St Paul Wet Grounds Mississippi Valley Meget Pet Ottumwa BS Moline Burlington Waterloo News Rock Island Dubuque Marshally Cedar Rapids Waterloo Ottumwa - Burlington Marshalltown Associated Press Pirates Hornsby Max Carey Cardinals Cincinnati Reds New York Giants McGraw Reds Walker Pipp Yanks Marberry Athletics Alex Metzler Tiger Boston Red Sox R.H.E. Brooklyn Petty Deberry Meadows Morrison Aldridge Smith Spencer Barnes Ehrhardt Williams O'Neill Yde Gooch Greenfield Davies and Snyder Rixey Meeker Donohue Picinich

Hawkeye captain Cuhel to report for 9 a m practice

Cuhel declares he will be in moleskins when Coach Burton Ingwersen calls out his proteges at 9 a m on September 15 as Iowa seeks a back to replace Wes Fry. He is considered one of the best bets to fill the fullback spot for 1926.

West Indies South America Cuhel Moleskins Burton Ingwersen Hawkeye Wes Fry

Mol la Is Again National Champion in Tennis

Mrs. Molla B. Mallory, 33, of New York and Norway, defeated Elizabeth Ryan of Santa Monica in a three set final at Forest Hills to win the national women's tennis title. The score was 4-6 6-4 9-7 with a dramatic comeback after Ryan led early, and the crown vacant after Helen Wills withdrew. Ryan led 112 points to 111 in a tightly contested match.

Forest Hills N. Y Molla B. Mallory New York Norway Elizabeth Ryan Santa Monica Calif Helen Wills Miss Ryan Mrs. Mallory Deuce

Golf Stars Practice for Western Open Tourney in Indianapolis

A parade of golf celebrities arrived in Indianapolis to practice at Highland Golf and Country Club ahead of the Western Open, to be played Thursday through Saturday. Notables Gene Sarazen Willie McFarland and MacDonald Smith teed off with Smith posting a 33 for the opening nine holes.

Indianapolis Ind Highland Golf and Country Club Gene Sarazen Willie McFarlane MacDonald Smith Smith

Wisconsin Quintet to Meet Syracuse in Cage Game

Wisconsin's 1926-27 basketball team will face Syracuse in an intersectional game January 3 in Cleveland Ohio. The event is sponsored by Cleveland alumni associations and hosted in a 12 900 seat auditorium.

Wisconsin Syracuse Madison Wis Syracuse University W. E. Meanwell Badger Cleveland W. B. Westphal Cleveland Board of Education

Baseball governance debated by Heydler and Dreyfuss

The piece argues Heydler acts for baseball's long term interest while Dreyfuss favors the Pirates, criticizing Captain Max Carey and other club leaders. It notes tensions within the Pittsburgh club and cites Des Moines and St. Paul results including Wally Dempsey and Georgie Fredlin drawing, with Kenneth Hunt defeating Eddie Mc Gordy.

Des Moines Wally Dempsey St. Paul Georgie Fredlin Kenneth Hunt Eddie McGordy

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Matt Kid Mae Newark N. J Billy Petrolle Fargo N. D Rubie Stein Frankie Fink Texas Jose Lombardo Panama Sammy Paris Rockford Cozy Dilan South Chicago Halifax N. S George Fifield Toronto Ont Joe Hartnett Zumalweiss J. B. St. Clair Bottling Works Muscatine, Iowa Don Hines Hawkeyes Giants American—Athletics National League R.H. E. Popoig BOSE Collins and Woodall Wiltse Welzer and Gaston R. H. EB Levien L. Sewell R.H.E. Cgrigegg Thomas and Crouse Ehmke and Cochrane R.H. E. St. Louis St. Ouis Giard Ballou Wingard Schang Murray Tate The Air Mail Molla Golf Stars Duco L.A. Heitz Garage T Second Street Pittsburgh Baseball Club Heydler Max Babe Bigbee Clarke McKechnie Dreyfuss Sam Mr. Dreyfuss Sterneman Iowa Avenue
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