Cardinals Lose to Lowry Phillies and Drop to Third Place
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the St Louis Cardinals 9 to 7, erasing a midgame deficit to seize third place behind Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Highlighting the day were strong pitching performances by Rixey and Bush in the NL, while Tony Kaufman led the Cubs to a 5 to 1 win over the Braves. In the American League, Pennock earned his 20th victory as the Yankees beat the Tigers 4 to 1, and Cleveland took two from Boston, 9 to 3 and 5 to 4, with Smith homering in the 12th to seal the second win.
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Eppa Rixey
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Early Bobby Jones Golfer Portrait At East Lake Course
A five year old Bobby Jones appears in the first golfing photograph on the East Lake course at the Atlanta Athletic Club. The caption notes he grew up under that banner and later held three championships at once.
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Bobby
Bobby Jones
East Lake
Atlanta Athletic Club
Abe Ridley Plans Muscatine as Headquarters
Babe Ridley of Chicago and New York has announced his intention of making Muscatine his headquarters. Ridley is one of the fastest sprinters in the region and aims to establish a base for his athletic and promotional work.
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Babe Ridley
Chicago
New York
Muscatine
Ridley
Iowa City Crew to Oppose Muscatine Muskies Sunday
The Iowa City crew will face the Muscatine Muskies Sunday afternoon in Iowa City. Iowa City, after starting 4-1, lost to Riverside and Washington in extra innings, while Clarke is expected to pitch for Iowa City and Chenowith for Muscatine.
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Muscatine Muskies
Riverside
Washington
Muskies
Clarke
Chenowith
12000 to Receive Iowa Grid Ticket Application Blanks
Mail from the University of Iowa athletics department goes to 12,000 people with tickets blanks and instructions. Alumni and past buyers will get the 1926 quota along with information folders and return envelopes. Reserved seats for the Minnesota Iowa homecoming and Northwestern Iowa games go on sale. applications will be processed in order received. Iowa stadium capacity is 20 000.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Department of Athletics
Minnesota
Northwestern
K. E. Griffin
Iowa
Pounders' Notable Wins Highlight City Boxing History
The boxer Pounders has fought in this city and secured decisions over top contenders in his division, marking his presence among the sport's leading professionals.
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Pounders
Harper and Mark Lose to Father Son Duo in City Doubles
Harper and Mark lose the opening doubles match of the city tournament at Weed Park Courts yesterday afternoon. The father and son team Hempstead beat Hempstead 6 1 6 2, handling their opponents with ease.
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Harper
Mark
Weed Park Courts
Hempstead and Hempstead
Sarazen Leads National Open at Highland Golf Club
Gene Sarazen tops the field at the Western Open halfway mark with 141 after 36 holes at Highland Golf Club in Indianapolis. P O Hart trails by one stroke with 142 as Walter Hagen and Jock Hutchison chase, while Laurie Ayton, Harry Hampton, Emmett French and Abe Espinosa sit within five. MacDonald Smith and Chick Evans remain among contenders after strong rounds.
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Ind
Highland Golf Club
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
P. O. Hart
Marietta, C
Laurie Ayton
Chicago
Harry Hampton
Memphis
Emmett French
Southern Pines
Abe Espinosa
MacDonald Smith
New York
Chick Evans
Hogan's Kicks Score for Iowa
Ralph H. Hogan Osage reserve quarterback and captain elect of the basketball team stands out as Iowa's top drop kicker. In a 25 yard field goal attempt at Ohio State he rushed in to kick, adding three points in a tight game. Hogan, a family man, also plays on defense for basketball and weighs 165 pounds.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Ralph H. Hogan
Osage
Hogan
Ohio State
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Buckeye
McConnell
The
College of Liberal Arts
Alpha Tau Omega
Big Ten Directors Call Alumni to Clean Up Sport
West ern conference directors of athletics appeal to alumni at the 1926 games to curb evils tied to football. A mailed letter with ticket applications from Iowa and other schools cites public objections to prohibition violations gambling betting and ticket scalping.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Big Ten
Plans for a five and ten cent store in Aden Arabia
Discussions underway in Aden Arabia over establishing a five and ten cent store. Local business leaders and merchants consider market demand and investment, with potential partners exploring location, stock mix, and pricing strategy.
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Aden
Arabia
Hitting Leads Tie Atop National League Pennant Race
Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies hover near the lead as Cincinnati Pittsburgh and St Louis post strong batting marks. Hargrave tops NL averages while Hack Wilson and Bottomley push home run and extra base totals amid a week of slumps and solid pitching.
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Boston
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American Association
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Minneapolis
Lehbourneau
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Duncan
Brief
Cullop
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Hill
Indians Return to Cities After Summer Trek
Bolivian Indians come back from harvest routes to urban streets now filled with bronze figures in bright new clothing. Local observers note the annual movement marks seasonal rhythms and cultural presence in city centers.
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Bolivia
Hawkeye Players Named in 1925 Spalding Guide
Iowa City August 24 Three University of Iowa football stars from 1925 are listed among nation’s top players in the Spalding Guide. Richard E. Romey Wesley L. Fry and Nicholas A. Kutsch gain recognition with other Iowa players and a freshman also noted for scoring feats. Mayes McClain now a freshman at Iowa ranks third nationally with 111 points after 13 games and 16 touchdowns plus goals and a field goal.
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University of Iowa
Hogan
Kutsch
D. Smith
Schirmer
Mayes McClain
Haskell Institute
Iowa
McClain
Ring recovered for Des Moines dairy man in Winnipeg
Irven Jones of Des Moines loses a Masonic ring in Winnipeg while visiting Canada. R Dorrel, a Des Moines traveler and treasurer’s messenger, finds the ring on a Winnipeg street and returns it to Jones. Treasury official R E Johnson resumes duties after throat illness as state officials return from Camp Dodge encampment.
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Irven Jones
Des Moines
Winnepeg
Can
R. Dorrel
Railroads See Fewer Trains Yet Higher Passenger Revenue
Iowa railroad commission summaries show fewer branch-line trains and lower passenger totals, but overall revenue rose from 1910 to 1925 due to long haul gains. Montezuma branch service on the Rock Island was curtailed as nonprofitable. Net earnings increased while mileage held steady.
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C. Bailie Ellis
Iowa Railrad Commission
Montezuma
Rock Island
Muscatine
Iowa Commission
Iowa official leads YMCA camp during vacation
Dwight N. Lewis chairman of the Iowa board of railroad commissioners spends his vacation directing a state Young Men's Christian Association camp at Camp Foster on Lake Okoboji. He offers his services to the camp for the two weeks allowed by the state while remaining actively involved in boys' work.
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Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners
Foster
State
Young Men’s Christian Association
Mr. Lewis
State Day at Iowa State Fair Friday closure announced
All offices in the statehouse will be closed Wednesday September 1 to allow employees and officials to participate in State Day at the Iowa State Fair announced by Secretary W C Merckens of the state executive council.
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State Executive Council
Motor Carriers’ Division
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Webster and Richardson
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Census Bureau
Code Revision
Welfare Bureau
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State fair officials assisted by agriculture chiefs
R. G. Clark of the division of animal industry and Carl N. Kennedy assist at the state fair this week. Clark works in the dairy department while Kennedy serves as a livestock judge.
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Department of Agriculture
Carl N. Kennedy
Mr. Clark
Mr. Kennedy
Secretary of State will not pursue missing expense filings
Secretary of State W. C. Ramsay says the duty to prosecute failed expense accounts lies with county attorneys. Aug 24 records show 13 expense reports from state legislative candidates overdue, with filing period long closed.
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W. C. Ramsay
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