Muscatine and Keokuk clash in Central Association action
Local reports from Keokuk indicate pitcher Zackett has joined the Muscatine lineup, with Monmouth at Waterloo and Kewanee at Cedar Rapids on today's schedule. The Central Association season opens with implied changes as teams like Monmouth and Cedar Rapids seek early dominance amid cautious optimism.
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Muscatine
Keokuk
Monmouth
Waterloo
Kewanee
Cedar Stupids
Ortumva
Burnlaston
Nore
aAll Teuras
Stein Hong
Iria
Zackett
Borle
Ald Waterloo
Mimle Sen
Justice
Central Association
Evers Day Highlighted at Polo Grounds Debut
New York reports Evers Day at Polo Grounds as Johnny Evers makes his first appearance at the famed ballpark in a notable event. The feature centers on his arrival and the expectations around his role as manager.
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New York
Evers
Polo Grounds
Johnny Evers
Focal Grounds
Will Kohiemainen Claims World’s Greatest Distance Runner Title
Willie Kohiemainen defeats nine rivals in the fifteenth mile Monument Club race in New York on May 4 claiming top status among professional distance runners. His brother Hannes, noted Olympic honoree, is cited as a standout but not as fast as Willie. Kohiemainen’s races are marked by a trickle of blood from his nose starting after two miles and continuing through eight miles in the notable New York performance.
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Wiilia Nohlemainen
America
Monument Club
New York
Koblemainen
Hannes
Stockholm
Wille
Kohlemainen
Morning Sun High School and Morning Sun Battle Preview
The Washington and Morning Sun high schools are set to clash this afternoon. Morning Sun fields Breitenbach and other stars while Washington plans to rely on top performers to push for victory. Kewanee reports signing Cutcher Swell to bolster their lineup for upcoming events as fans pack stands.
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Washington Vs
Morning Sun
Washington High School
Morning Sun High School
Fields
Breitenbach
Senators
Browns Lose After Hard-Pressed One-Hit Game
Waterloo hosts Monmouth in a tight Central Association game. Willeus shut out Monmouth on one hit, while Waterloo pushed across runs on White's triple and a first-inning score from Willeus. Kisner pitched for Monmouth with limited support as errors and miscues hindered the visitors.
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Waterloo
Willeva
Dionmouth
Willeus
Eisner
Slove
Wingall
White
Accre
Monmouth
Rhinehart
Lew Lund
LD OG
Manno
Simmona
Sampson
Bentley
Fog
Fingal
Kisner
Srathis
Verog
Shelton
Auetanm Dys Bees
Volalhos
Tmingsien Monmonth
Phrae
Sheldon
Doubie Flugs
A. Shuldon
Ol Kisnov
Filleus
Kilaner
Wijseus
Ringel
Wiileus
Umpro Fleming
Davenport Sells Yokohoma Nelson to Winnipeg Club
Clarence Yokotoma Nelson, star southpaw of the Davenport Blue Sox, was sold to the Winnipeg club in the Northern League in an all cash deal. He joined the Blue Sox in spring 1930 and has won over 500 percent of big games each season, including ten wins last year.
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Monmontt
C. A
Monmouth
Waterloo
Geven Cithas
Brownley
Central Association
Brownings
Oftines
Ht Ds
Lal Monmonth
Ein Cult
Browns
ATK
Tang
Cedar Rapids
Clarence “Yokotoma' Nelson
Davenport Blue Sox
Winenipeg Club
Davenport Times
Nelson
Yue Sox
Sints
Ambiguous Historical Baseball Scores From A Rainy Day
A scrambled recap lists several results from leagues including Armotican League and New York Central Association with scores such as St Louis 7 Philadelphia 9 and New York 9 Detroit 6. College games show Illinois 12 Minnesota 3 and Columbia 13 Cornell 5, amid weather postponements and ineligible players noted for Beloit and Monmouth contexts.
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Illinois
Minnesota
Columbia
Cornell
Purdue
Ohio State
Michigan Aggies
Monmouth
Beloit
Ghisese
Games Today Across Leagues and Cities
National League schedule features Chicago at New York, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, St. Louis at Boston. American League shows Washington at Chicago, New York at Detroit, Philadelphia at St. Louis, Boston at Cleveland.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis
Bosloir
Detroit
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
ASD Pittshursh
Boston Lineamath
Mhride
Ly. Pet
Davenport
Natromeul Deague
Cura
A. Boston
Pittsburgh
d.Philadelphia
Oneinnall
Létagua
Boston
National League
Cincinnati
Willard and Gunboat Smith Set for Next Ring Clash
The famed heavyweights Jess Willard and Gunboat Smith prepared for a bout at Jim Gos troth's club in San Francisco on May 17. The article compares their sizes and attributes, noting Willard's reach and weight and Smith's punch, while mentioning McCarty's status and past challenges.
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Jess Willard
Gunboat Smith
Gunboat
Smith
Jim Gostroth
San Francisco
Ile
Termining
Theb Luthar McCarty
Wiilard
Wijlard
Tim Jeffries Wan
Penna Meets Yale on Diamond Today
Philadelphia May 1 An eager crowd awaited today’s showdown as Yale visits Pennsylvania in a key East Coast baseball clash. Yale has 12 straight wins and only one loss, to Pennsyl vania, while Penn’s star pitcher has one defeat, to Yale. Giles will pitch for Yale and Inlay for Pennsylvania, both noted for their earlier encounters.
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Philadelphia
New Haven
Pennsylvania
Yale
Yele
Mat Bout Promises Big Crowd After Show
Much interest centers on a late evening wrestling bout between Bill McCleary of Muscatine and Eddie Doyle of Des Moines on the Orphenm stage. The match follows the main program as spectators anticipate a top encounter in the year.
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Leta
Bill McCleary
Eddie Doyle
Des Moines
Derby Day Hopefuls Ride To Fast Track Exhibition
Louisville May 14 news describes the thirty ninth Kentucky Derby with strong contenders and expected large crowds. Forecasts note fair weather and a fast track, signaling an eagerly awaited classic to thrill racing fans at Churchill Downs.
Highland Park Wins Track Meet at Cedar Falls
Highland Park college of Des Moines defeated the State Teachers' college at Cedar Falls 6924 to 5736. The visitors captured the dashes and relays while the locals won the distance runs.
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Highland Park
Cedar Falla
Highland Park College of Des
Former Boyle star Ira Hare signs with Kewan
Ira Hare mon, once Waterloo pitcher and Boyle star, signs with George Pennington's club in a bid to rebound. Hare, a key figure in Waterloo's earlier success, seeks to regain form after a weaker following season and seeks opportune chances with Pennington's pitching draft noted as weak.
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Waterloo
Ira Haremon
Iva
Jones J. Fetthies Jwevet
Ta Bin'e
Harmon
George Pennington
Ivan
Boyle
Larmon
Eagle
Pennington
North and South to Play at Sherrard Today
The North and South baseball teams head to Sherrard Wisconsin this afternoon to face the Independents. A special car carries the local railroaders. Tomorrow they meet Oakville Cres cents while Muskies clash with Keokuk outfit. Sunday sees Muskies at home against the Pirates and Centrals at South End park at 3 o clock.
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Sherrard
North & South
Oakville Crescents
Muskies
Keokuk
Muscatine
Pirates
Centrals
South End
Old Lock
Sioux City Wins Third Straight Morningside Invite
Sioux City high school clinched the Morningside invitation meet for the third straight year with a final score tally led by Sioux City at 22 and notable placers from Hawarden LaMars Cherokne Fonda and Storm Lake as the uneven scores list shows.
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Sioux City
Sioux City High School
Morningside
Hawarden
LaMars
Special Meeting Of Muscatine County Board On Road System
A notice states a special meeting of the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors will be held at 8:00 a m May 16 1912 at the courthouse in Muscatine Iowa. The session will select and designate the country road system under the State Highway Commission act enacted by the Thirty Fifth General Assembly and effective April 9 1912. County Auditor H G Shoemaker will oversee business related to the Highway Commission communications.
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Board of Supervisors
Court House
Muscatine
Towa
State Highway Commission
H. GC
Shoemaker
Muscatine County
Cedar Rapids Objects to Double Admission at Games
Cedar Rapids and Kewanee oppose double admission prices for double headers as they push clubs to join a league rule change. The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes promotions to test rule compliance with 60 cent general admission until 3 30, then bleachers open at 3 36 regardless of game status. Cedar Rapids insists they are not responsible for enforcing the double fee.
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Cedar ‘Rapids
Kewanee
Clude
Upe
Bunnies
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Association
West Liberty Fraternal Notes and Socials Report
West Liberty Iowa May 10 reports three initiations in the Pythian lodge and a lively evening of games and dining. Local visits include Mesdames Piserson Byansani and Horn at Springdale and Mrs. Willard Mingsbury visiting Davenport. Royal Neighbors elect officers in Riverside with Wellman to host in 1914. 200 delegates attend. Fr. D Steen visits Davenport. James Westfall and wife travel to West Branch to aid Mrs. Westfall.
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West Liberty
Pythian Lodge
Mesdames A. Pisrsom
R. Byans Ani Jr
Mesdames J. Kirby
J. Hendricks
L. Jones
Jones
Willard Mingsbury
Harry Comfort
Davenport
District Assembly of the Royal Neighbors
Riverside
Wellman
May Maresh
Eva Kellay
Columbus Junction
Weily Rath
Edna Hasser
Nicho Als
Todge
D. Steen
James Westfall
West Branch
Welksnburg
Miss.iAfter
L. A. Royal
Athletics' Terrific Batter Eddie Collins Shines
Eddie Collins, barely past high school age, is regarded as a mainstay and one of the greatest second basemen in baseball. He bats harder this season and is expected to contend for batting leaders in the American League as the 1925 season progresses toward its close.
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Eddie Collnns
Amercans
Town City notices and social events round up
The column lists residents visiting relatives in Davenport and Muscatine. It notes funerals for Miss Minnie Hormel in Iowa City and a Kensington gathering hosted by Mrs Glen Marsteller. It also mentions church services, a Mothers Day observance, upcoming high school graduation address, and a postponed track meet due to rain.
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Town City
M. Long
Muscatine
Marie Kimberley
Davenport
D. E
Hormel
George
Conrad Hormel
Sam Hormel
George Hormel
Henry
Edward Hormel
Minnie Hormel
Iowa City
Irs
Glen Marsteller
Nee Rework
Wiss Esneceth
Northwood
Sfondays F. D. Steen
Ghnton
BR. E. Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Ditmers
New Hampton
A. V Aner
Oder
Sadie Shellabarger
St. Ex Reusch
Brighton High School
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Willie Kohiemainen
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York
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Wakelea
Mich
Alcoolarium Ady
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Cutcher Swell
NHW! New
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Pocket Automobile Guide of
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Mexiblu
Iowa Publishing Company
Des Moines, Iowa
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