Nietzel Elected President Of New I I Baseball League
A. A. Nietzel of Muscatine was elected president of the I I State baseball league at a meeting with six towns present. Don Parsons Wapello was chosen vice president and W E Van Zyle secretary with Dr McRoberts treasurer. Play opens Sunday July 1 with 26 games per team and home gate receipts kept by home clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Nietzel
Muscatine
I. & I. State Baseball League
Sterneman Clothing Company
Don Parsons
Wapello
W. E. van Zyle
Muscatine Journal
Dr. McRoberts
Columbus Junction
Elmer Hain
Moscow
H. B. Maurer
Wilton
Ernest Tobias
Illinois City
R. A. Nietzel
Mlinois City
George Lincoln
League Leaders National and American Highlights
Rattine-Hornsby and Bottomley lead in runs with 395 and 62 respectively. Bissonette and Bottomley top RBIs and homers, while Ruth and Ruth pace batting and homers in the Yanks and Senators. Manush and Rice set multiple hits and triples marks, with pitching leaders including Lucas Benton Pipgras and Yost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Rattine
Douthit
Cards
Bottomley
Bissonette
Robins
Frisch
Lucas
Reds
Benton
Giants
Goslin
Senators
Ruth
Yanks
Manush
Browns
Rice
Sweeney
Tigers
Pipgras
Yost
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
Phils
Larry Benton
Bill Walker
Denver
Freddie Lindstrom
Dodgers
Ben Cantwell
Boston Braves
Sox
Detroit
Moe Berg
Morgan
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis
Heinie Manush
Lou Blue
Luke Sewell
Iowans to Get Olympic Trials
Six University of Iowa athletes aim to join the American Olympic track and field team by the final trials in Boston and Philadelphia. Frank Cuhel and George Baird are definite entrants in hurdles and jump events, Edward Gordon shows strong versatility, with others like Leonard Hunn, Joe Gunn, and Vernon Lapp listed for steeplechase, middle distance, and hammer throw. Cuhel and Baird both posted near world and American record performances in the midwestern sectional trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
University of Iowa
George T. Bresnahan
Boston
Philadelphia
Frank J Cuhe
Gorge H Baird
Edward W. Gordon
Leonard FE
Hunn
Joe F. Gunn
Vernon W. Lapp
Cuhel
Baird
Hawkeye
Gordon
Gary
Ind
Hunna
Goodman of Omaha Faces Long Shot in Trans-Mississippi Golf
Defending champion Goodman shoots 82 in first round amid gale winds at Wakonda Club Des Moines. W S Medhart of St. Louis leads by two strokes with 36 holes remaining. Jimmie Manion and Arthur Bartlett among close pursuers as tough conditions test accuracy and nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wakanda Club
Des Moines
Johnny Goodman
Wakanda Links
W. S. Medhart
St. Louis
Manton Bartlett
Medhart
Jimmie Manion
Arthur Bartlett
Omaha Field Club
Clarence Wolff
Reds slump threatens second division bid
The Cincinnati Reds, after leading the National League early, have dropped 10 of 12 since a east start. Jack Hendricks must rally the faltering club within days to avoid a second division berth as Card steamroller defeated Cincinnati 5 2 in 11 innings with Eppa Rixey allowing the decisive run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cincinnati Reds
Jack Hendricks
Reds
Philadelphia
Brooklyn Robins
Cardinal
Eppa Jeptha Rixey
Jess Haines
Cardinals
West Liberty Fair opens with fast field of horses
West Liberty set for three day racing program August 21 to 23 with a strong entry list. The 3-year-old and under pace on August 21 carries a 300 dollar purse featuring Rheney Avis and Miss Vetta Dillon among others. Wednesday’s 2:18 trot on August 22 offers a 500 dollar purse with many noted horses from OsKaloosa Chicago and Des Moines. Thursday’s 2:20 class trot on August 23 also carries 300 dollars with Bubbles Midway Helen Watts and Ellis Worthy among the entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
West Liberty Fair
J. M. Addleman
The
Fair Association
Rheney Avis
Tiberias
Ralph Williams
Oskaloosa
Etta Mae
Peter Williams
E. Tullar
Ft. Dodge
Vetta Dillon
Warren Dillon
Chas
Ludwik
Independence
Peter Royal
Peter O’donna
Earl Boyer
West Burlington
Peter Duke
Woodson
A. J. Shanklin
Anamosa
Sophia Direct
R. M
Walter
Fuller & Humphill
Fairbury
Ill
Trademark
Black Diamond
C. E. Harding
Sac City
Vivian O. Briant
O. Briant
Thos
Gadsby Dickens
King Wiliam
C. G
Peter William
E. G. Miller
Marshalltown
al B. Junior
Will Buckley
Trampstatd
R. G
Thampfast
Ben Morgan
Toledo
Axawah
G. G
Ettawah
George K. Schmidt
Chicago
Lady Ryan
B. M
Sorrento Todd
W. G. Fringle
Benwin
B. G
Carthage
Mll
Cythera the Great
Peter the Great
Allen Bros
Indianapolis
Ind
Betty Belwin
Belwin
the Promise
Exponent
C. S
Robert Santor
Wolverine
M. G. Heiney
I. Dawson Watts
Ch. G
Gen. Wats
Joe McLaughlin
Des Moines
Bonnie Potemakin
Peter Potemapkin
FR. J. Valentine
Kane
the Strand
FE. G. Miller
Jolly Boy
B. G. By
Binjolla
F. J. Baker
Bugaluso
Midway
Daystar
Helen Watts
Gen. Watts
Charles E. Finkl
Hattie Watts
S. M
Junior Watts
Ann Matilda Belwin
B. F
Belwin, Warren & Peterson
East Moline
Etta Worthy
Harvest Worthy
Art Berry
Fort Dodge
Felix Harvester
the Harvester
S. P. Emmet
Hattie May Giltner
Peter Giltner
S. A. Reid
Joliet
Glontide
Lee Tide
Edna FE. Robles
Elgin
Wwu
Volo Baron
Baronolus
C. A. McComas
Ottawa
Kas
Alzina
Frisco Moko
P. W. Hodges
Maxie Hall
Judge Maxey
Mid-West Stables
Kewanee
Helen Earl
Earl
C. H. Altizer
Mike Axworthy
Axworthy
John J. Rusterholtz
Whirligig
BR. M
the Senator
Yankee Track Aces Shine As Conger Dominates 800
Gunn led Roy Conger in the 800 meter dash until the final 20 yards while Lapp tossed the hammer 148 feet 25 inches. Cuhel and Baird plan to leave Friday for Philadelphia and the remaining Towans depart next Monday for the Boston trials on July 6 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee
Gunn
Roy Conger
Peltzer
Hahn
Lapp
Cuhel
Baird
Philadelphia
Towans
Boston
Fight Results From AP Boxing Cards Worldwide
Boxing results listed by city show Roberto Roberti of Italy outpointing King Solomon of Panama in Boston. Jimmie Sullivan of Florida KOed Jimmie Royal in New York. Tony Ligouri of Des Moines defeated Joe Inizlet in New York. Johnny McCoy of California defeated Frenchy Belanger in Toronto. Jack Delaney defeated George Fifield in Toronto. Eddie Anderson of Chicago and Mike Dundee of Rock Island drew in Dayton. The note adds the US Canada boundary length at 3898 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Pet
New York
Philadelphia
Wee
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
St. Loui
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
American Association
Ww. L Pet
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Kansas City
St Paul
Toledo
Minneapolis
Louisville
Columbus
Waterloo
Rock Island
Burlington
Moline
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Ottumwa
Waterton
Jimmie Sullivan
Florida
Jimmie Royal
Tony Ligouri
Des Moines
Joe Inizletto
Toronto
Johnny McCoy
California
Frenchy Belanger
Jack Delaney
Syracuse
George Fifield
Dayton
Eddie Anderson
Mike Dundee
Drew
Baptists to Clash With Musserville on Wednesday
Baptist and Musserville Methodist baseball teams will play at League field Wednesday night instead of Thursday at Weed Park. The change comes at the request of the Musserville team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists
Musserville
Bptist
Musserville Methodist
League Field
Weed Park
Huttig Team Clamps Down on Richard Packers 20 to 0
The Huttig baseball team in the Factory league delivered a decisive 20 to 0 victory over the Richard Packers in a one sided contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huttig
Richard Packers
Weed Park
Packers
Davenport Bills Open Air Fight Card in Open Season Start
Open air boxing at Palmer School arena Thursday features a 36 round card arranged by C. J. Henaghan with three 10 round bouts and one six round bout. Main event pairs Jack Malone of St Paul against Billy Atkinson of San Francisco with other clashes including Genaro Pino versus Charlie Genaro and Joe Thomas versus Harry Robarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
C. J. Henaghan
Palmer School Arena
Henaghan
Jack Malone
St. Paul Flash
Billy Atkinson
San Francisco
Ace Hudkins
Atkinson
Chicago
Malone
Mickey Walker
St. Paul
Jock
Genaro Pino
Cuba
Charlie Genaro
New York City
Pino
Pacific Coast
Genaro
Thomas-Roberts
Joe Thomas
Waterloo
Harry Robarts
Lansing
Mich
Thomas
Frankie Morris
New York
Robarts
Jim Mullen
Windy City
Viscont
Moline
Young Powell
Rock Island
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Nietzel
New I. & I. Baseball League
Musca
Tine
Ization
Basil G. Wyrick
Steamcikre
Atlantic
Card Steam Roller
Cincinnati—Athletics
Herbert W. Barker
Thomas and Berg
Whitehill
Vangilder, Sorrell and
Woodall
Ann
Quinn and Cochrane
Braxton
Ruel
R. H. F. Philadelphia
Orwell
Rush
Perkins
Brown
Ken
R. H. EF. Cleveland
Renton and
Hogan
Walsh
Sweetland
Willoughby
Miller
Schulte
Davis
R.H. F
Waller and O'Farrell
Pruett, McGraw
Sweetland and
Leran
R. HF
Brooklyyn, McWeeny and Henline
Cantwell, Smith and Tayior
Snohrer
R. H
Haines and Wilson
Rixey and
Picinich
al Line
Albinger
Chas. E. Finkl
Joe McKlyo
Peter McKlyo
Chas. F. Finkl
Diana Bemboe
Bemboe
FE. Tullar
Tillie Reaper
Early Reaper
W. G. Engle
Ruth Gates
Sue Bonnard
Willis Pickens
Newton
Tiger Boy
Aquilin
Hooten & Davis
Mt. Pleasant
Lolitta the Great
Peter Wiggins
Peterson & Bogaart
Til
Eugene Hal
Headlight
Mid- West Sales Stables
I. Baron C
Baron Direct
C. H. Attizer
Todd
Iowa
Todd, Fuller & Hemphill
Purdue
Williams
Red B
Red Tell
Stormy Petrel
C. Briant
Thomas Gadsby
Dickens
Roberto Roberti
Italy
King Solomon
Panama
United States-Canada Boundary
J. Hallbert
Prop
Fourth and
Iowa Avenue
Davenport Bills
Hudkins
Walker
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Mr.bitts
MR. Fitts
Sterlingworth
Lauderdle Lakes
Wisconsin
Lauderdale Lakes
Waukesha Springs
Elkhorn
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