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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1926

Page

6

Speeding Buccaneer Craft Again Shows Heels to Cards

The National League race tightens as the Pirates overwhelm New York 15 to 7 behind Paul Waner with six hits. Cincinnati beats Brooklyn 6 to 1 as the Phillies rally past St. Louis 3 to 2. Washington duels Chicago and Philadelphia sweeps St. Louis in two games. Cleveland and Boston have rainouts.

Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Cincinnati Dazzy Vance Brooklyn Cardinals Pittsburgh Paul Waner New York Waner Philadelphia Haines St. Louis Dean Wertz Boston Braves Joe Bush Chicago Hartnett Cubs Athletics Simmons Hauser Senators Washington Walter Johnson Stanley Coveleskie Cleveland Boston R.H.E Fitzsimmons Ring Scott and Snyder McMullen Pittsburch Porter, Meadows Morrison and Gooch Vance and Deberry May Picinich Bostow, Wertz A Tavior Bush and Hartnett R.H.E Philadelphia Dean and Wilson Haines and O'Farrell R.H.E. St. Louis Vanelider Ballon Schang Grove Quinn Gray Pate Cochrane Philadel Zachary Harcrave Rommel Perkins R.H. F. Ecoro O Faber Thurston and Schalk Crouse Johnson and Ruel R.H. FE Lyons and Grabowski Coveleskie Tate Ore Piladelphia Detroit Washington Se Ae Louis St Louis Miukee Louisville Indianapolis Toledo Kansas Mty Paul Minneapolis Lumbus Milwaukee Paundianapolis Ottumwa Hs Moline Burlington Duba Marshali Arsha

Gilkerson Colored Team to Play Two Games at Davenport

Gilkerson's Union Giants a Chicago traveling colored team with 94 wins 3 ties 10 losses visit Davenport for a Sunday doubleheader. At 2 pm the Giants face Hanover Woolens of Hanover Illinois followed by a game against the Davenport Knights of Columbus who claim the Iowa state championship.

Gilkerson Davenport Union Giants Chicago Giants Hanover Woolens Hanover Ill Davenport Knights of Columbus Iowa

Baseball League Leaders and Cincinnati Court Case

National League batting leaders include Hargrave Reds .368 hits Brown Braves 154 runs Cuyler Pirates 86 doubles Bottomley Cardinals 236 triples Walker Reds 20 homers Wilson Cubs 19 steals Cuyler Pirates 28. Kremer Pirates 15 4 record. American League batting Fothergill Tigers 288 hits Burns Indians 175 runs Ruth Gehrig Yankees 115 doubles Burns Indians 67 triples Gehrig Yankees 20 homers Ruth Yankees 3 steals Hume field Mostil White Sox 21 pitching Davis Tigers 10 3. Cincinnati Ohio Terry McMullen Sidney Ohio defeats Joe McCarthy Cincinnati 10.

Hargrave Reds Brown Braves Cuyler Pirates Bottomley Cardinals Walker Wilson Cubs Kremer Fothergill Tigers Burns Indians Ruth Gehrig Yanks Humefield Mostil White Sox Davis

Sarazen Tops Western Open Field After First Round

Gene Sarazen of New York led 250 entrants in the Western Open at Highland Links Indianapolis after a long first round with a 66. P.O. Hart Marietta Ohio and Laurie Avton Chicago alike trailed by one and two strokes as Evans Manion Todmann Hagen posted 75.

Indianapolis Ind Gene Sarazen New York Chick Evans al Watrous Joe Turnesa Evans P.O. Hart Marietta Hart Laurie Avton Chicago Francis Gallett Milwaukee Jock Hutchison Bill Mehlhorn James Manion St. Tonis John Todmann Garv. Ind Walter Hagen MacDonald Smith

Registered Shoot Sponsored by Iowa City Gun Club

The Iowa City Gun Club sponsors a registered shoot at the shooting grounds three miles south of Iowa City at 10 o clock Sunday. The program features 160 targets in eight events with free ladies targets and a trophy for the amateur high scores in the last 100. Fred C. Whitney will serve as cashier and top marksmen from surrounding states are expected.

Iowa City

Duck Hunters Advertise Decoy Ducks and Callers

Notice from C A Reubsam of Ainsworth Iowa offers 75 decoy ducks and a blood line of small English duck callers bred over five years. Write or call for particulars at R3 Ainsworth.

C. A. Reubsam Ainsworth

Bush Failed To Mix Deliveries In Long Pitching Career

George Moriarty argues that veteran pitcher Joe Bush failed to adapt as his speed faded. Bush, once “Bullet Joe,” struggled with a fixed fastball, neglecting off speed and changeups like the slow curve, forkball, and variety that extended others careers. He moved through six clubs and five World Series appearances, ending his prime with the Pirates.

Bush Alexander Johnson Babe Adams Herb Pennock Urban Shocker Yankee Huggins

Boxing fan debates Dempsey era opponents and Carpentier Tunney

A detailed critique compares Jack Dempsey's preferred foes with Gene Tunney and Gun Carpentier. It contrasts their performances in fights including Tunney’s 10 rounds against Carpentier and Carpentier's knockout punch, noting risks, stamina, and boxing styles while referencing Risko as a contender and the general field of heavyweights.

Carp Carpentier Tunney Gene Jack Firpo Dempsey Risko

Frank Cuhel Seen as Asset on Hawkeye Backfield

Cedar Rapids star Frank J. Cuhel will risk his track legs to play football for the University of Iowa this season. Coaches say he has an excellent chance to win a regular berth in the backfield, especially with three previous backfield lettermen gone. Cuhel impressed as a reserve full back in big games last fall, showing speed and solid technique. He also had a strong Cedar Rapids high f oot record.

Iowa City Frank J. Cuhel Cedar Rapids Ingwersen University of Iowa Hawkeyes Cuhel

Cedar Rapids star Cuhel shines in track feats and football potential

Cuhel, back from the Sesquicentennial expo, placed third in national A A U low hurdles in July and spent six weeks at sea on a Caribbean fruit boat. A Western Conference champion in the 220 yard low hurdles, he anchored the Hawkeye mile relay to four Big Ten wins, entering his junior year at the college of liberal arts and belonging to Phi Kappa Psi in Chicago.

Cuhel Cedar Rapids College of Liberal Arts Phi Kappa Psi

A Banquet That Was Almost a Tragedy

A banquet horror left the speaker with acute indigestion after hours of doctors. A friend advised Myr’s remedy, which reportedly relieved catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation. The ad claims one dose convinces and offers a money back guarantee at druggists.

Swedish heavyweight Persson outpoints Risko in New York card

Swedish champion Harry Persson defeats Johnny Risko of Cleveland by decision in New York. Other results include Knut Hasen stopping Fredo Porzio in Racine, Bob Lawson defeating Sandy Seiter in Pittsburgh, Monte Mani stopping Jim Sigman in Brooklyn, and several draws between Dublinski and Harry Collies as well as Nick Barsielli and Chuck Rooney. Williams defeats a challenger from London.

New York Harry Persson Johnny Risko Cleveland Knut Hasen Racine Wis Fredo Porzio Bob Lawson Alabama Sandy Seiter Pittsburgh Monte Mani Nebraska Jim Sigman Brooklyn Dublinski Chicago Harry Collies Kansas City Nick Bs Rselli Chuck Oeaton Harpy Ena Salt Lake City Jack Chicago Williams London

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