Postponed Chicago Auto Races Set for June 26
The Chicago Automobile Club postpones the first 400 mile auto derby from June 18 to Saturday June 26 at 10 a.m. at the new Speedway Park costing 1.9 million dollars. Officials cite strike disruptions and traffic conditions affecting attendees and participants. The move aims to protect local and visiting patrons and ticket holders.
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Journal
Chicago
Chicago Automobile Club
Speedway Park
Chicagol
Ten O'¢Lack
Chicagay Automobile Club
Odd-Year Alumni Triumph in 1915 Commencement Game
In Iowa City on June 16, 1915, Dr Heles Zimmer of Dysart pitched for the oddyear alumni to a 7 to 4 victory over the evenyear team led by Dr Jimmy McGregor of Branch. John Voss Cedar Rapids Kent and Kelly pitched for the losers. Voss and Householder doubled twice. Dennis of Cedar Rapids hit a triple for the defeated side.
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Journal
Towa City
Heles Zimmer
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Alumani
Jimmy McGregor
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Iowa Field
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John Voss
Iowa City
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Dennis
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Voss
Householder
President Warns Tyrus Cook Over Alleged Plagiarized Device
The article reports a threat by President Nan Johnson of the American League to eject Tyrus Raymond Cook from baseball if he is proven to be the author of a pirated device. The piece notes Georgia officials reacting to the alleged theft and mentions suppressed details about the device in question.
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Philadelphia
Nan Johson
Tyrus Raymond Cook
Fight Over Possession of Downtown Store Building
In district court Oscar Grossheim sues Angelo Soteros for possession of the 314 East Sec ang street building, now occupied by the Candy Kitchen run by Metzger Brothers. The case alleges fraudulent representations by the defendants while the defendants counter that the plaintiff filed a criminal action against the owner after an occupancy agreement.
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District Court
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Angelo Soteros
Dudge Theophilus
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Nabors Ties Record With Thirteen Innings No Hit Bid
Newman Georgia June 11 Nabors a dominant pitcher in Georgia Alabama league established a new record by pitching thirteen innings against Talladega without allowing a hit or a base on balls Forty men faced Nabors before his opponent Talladega finally broke the string as he won the game 1 to 0.
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Nabors
Georgia
Alabama
Talladega Club
National League standings and Today’s games
Yesterday’s results include New York and St Louis. Today’s schedule features Boston at Chicago, Lew Fork at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at St Louis, and Chicago at Washington. Other games list Philadelphia, Cleveland, and New York across venues with teams and matchups noted.
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Hicago
Lew Fork
Cinvinnati
Brook, Tous
Tinsheret
L. Chitagy
New York
Washington
Leveland
Philac Eee
T&t RT
Rennita
St Louis
Chicaen
Delat
Philadalpnia
St Touis
Cleveland
Restor
New Bunny Hurler Beats Ansons 9-3 in Clincher
In a late season game at Marshalltown on June 1, Bunny hurler Berger secured a 9-3 victory over the Ansons. Simmons delivered a pivotal triple in the eleventh to break a 2-2 tie as Clinton Evans contributed a run. Batteries were Stringer and Darrow for New Bunny, McCullough and Brown for Ansons.
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Clinton
Evans
Noo
Reokuk
Stringer
Darrow
McCullough
Brown
City Drives Four Across Plate In Lopsided Tilt
In a high scoring game Mason City posted 10 runs in two innings while Waterloo managed 6. Batter names Miller Glaser Garrett and Harrison led Mason City with timely hits. Torkelson Reed and Brennan contributed for Waterloo as the teams traded innings.
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Mason City
Waterloo
Miller
New Schedule Set After Mulford Team Withdrawal
Due to Mulford Congregational withdrawal from the Burnday school league a new schedule for the rest of the season will be arranged. Proposals will likely be resubmitted for approval in a short time.
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Mulford Congregational
Marshall to Peoria, Not Joining Rockford This Spring
Former Keokuk catcher Bobby Marshall will not join Rockford as previously whispered. Giants officials reportedly intend to keep the young backstop under their control, with Peoria or another club possible for assignment.
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Rockford
Bobby Marshall
Davenport
Giants
Peoria Clut
Alleged White Slaver Arrested Here In Frameup Debate
Walter Garrett and nineteen year old Rock Island girl Miss Russell were arrested here on a Mann White Slave law charge. They were taken to Davenport by U S Marshal Petersen for federal handling. Local witnesses discuss a possible frameup as friends gathered at the Scott House during the transfer and questions arise about Garrett’s true name and a deceased brother named George Garrett.
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Mles Nivy Russell
Rock Island
Davenport
Dents United States
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Anda
Garrett
Miss Russell
Scott ‘House
Muscatine
Rocksland
George Garrett
Walter
Card of Thanks From Geo Bird and Family
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors choir and pastor for sympathy and kindness shown during a recent bereavement by Geo Bird and Family.
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Geo. Bird and Family
Blue Sox Take Twin Bill From Peorians
Decatur and Rockford split a doubleheader with decisive pitching by Powers and Safin. In the opener Decatur defeated Peoria 5 to 2, Smith held Plumblers scoreless late, while in the second game Rockford topped Peoria as Joss and fellow hitters slugged. Bloomington and Moline were also in games, with strong team outputs and key battery pairings noted.
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Powers
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CrRrien
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Seave
Avona Alon
Srath
Munck
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Sully
Muskies and Ansons Open Six game Road Trip Today
Muskies and Ansons start a six game road trek with today’s opener. Zackert and Ross expected for a pivotal clash against Richardson as a probable opponent. Keokuk and Clinton standings shown with yesterday results and upcoming matchups across Cedar Rapids Waterloo Mason City Marshalltown and Muscatine.
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iKeokuk
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State engineers to inspect local plant
State engineers from Iowa arrived in Muscatine to inspect Zeidler Concrete Company products including graded gravel for culverts and pipes. The visit aims to secure a stamp of approval from the state and reflects growing attention from engineers in Iowa.
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Muscatine
State of Inne
Ames
McCullourh. Neer
State Highway Commission
Gineer McDonald
South End
Lowa
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