Castle's Boys Tie For Second In Series Opener
Moline July 21 Special Castle's Quitcy Spetd. Boys opened against veteran Billy Neal. The Speeders jumped to a 3 1 lead in the first inning then Higbee held Moline scoreless until late. Stutz and Nick Kahl contributed key hits as Davenport pulls to a 7 1 win in a separate game context.
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Castle
Mark
Higbee
Billy
Neal
Plow Boys
Daversport
Speeders
Fleet Invaders
White
Staley
Dang
Falk
Frank
Staleyville
Sherer
Midway
Hughes
Satan” Stutz
Dobbins
Ziggy
Nick Kahl
Stuiz
Galvin
Davis
Keappss
Graham
Quincey Youngster
Freeport Triumphs Over Bloomington In Low-Scoring Tilt
Freeport, HL July 21 Freeport won 9 to 3 over Bloomington in a game marked by better fielding and timely hitting. Bloomington plated all its runs in scattered innings, while Freeport gathered nine hits and capitalized on two Bloomington errors to pull ahead after a tight start.
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Freeport
Freeport Bloomington
Beare
TEE
Needles
Mclavoy Cerrrom
Anderson
Rockford Road Runs Ten In Fifth Inning
Unclear game recap shows Ford or Rockford scoring ten runs in the fifth inning, Peoria fielding details listed with misread names. Final shows Bartford with 15 runs to Rockford’s 16, batteries Williams Sullivan and McManus guarding.
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Rex
Rockyord
Rockford
Peoria Today
RITE
Barnes Beats White Sox in Exhibition 3-2
Henry Illinois July 21 The Henry Greys beat the Chicago White Sox 3 to 2 with a five base hit in the eighth by Wagner and two errors by the Sox. Batteries Klepfer Daly Barnes Luvisi.
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Chicago White’ Sox
Greys
Wagner
Wort
R. HE
Chicago
Klepfer
Daly
Barnes
Luvisi
Rainy NFL night scores across key cities
In a rain affected slate, New York St Louis and Brooklyn Pittsburgh games were interrupted by rain. Philadelphia led Chicago 1 0 at end of 5th inning while Boston defeated Cincinnati 14 to 2.
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New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn-Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Hockey Scoreboard Shows City Matchups and Final Totals
St. Louis trailed Boston by two goals, Detroit led Philadelphia by one, with four games listed and no other matches scheduled, summarizing a compact view of the evening’s hockey results and pending schedule.
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St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Early Federal League Doubleheader Results
In Chicago a 0–4 loss to Brooklyn followed by an 8–9 10 inning defeat. St Louis defeated Baltimore 7–0. No other games scheduled.
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Federal League
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Baltimore
Sports Scores Brief From Midwest Matches
St Paul 3 Columbus 4 and Minneapolis 5 Cleveland 4 in 12 innings. First game Kansas City 12 Indianapolis 11. Second game Kansas City 0 Indianapolis 6. Milwaukee 3 Louisville 6.
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St.Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Louisville
Local college scores and results in Midwest cities
Topeka hosted a schedule with Denver 6 over Topeka, St Joseph 0, Des Moines 12 over St Joseph. Lincoln 3 3 Wichita 12 8. Omaha 1 and Sioux City 5.
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Topeka
Denver
St. Joseph
Des Moines
Lincoln
Wichita
Omaha
Sioux City
Where They Play Today Threet League Schedule
The Threet League games list Quincy at Moline Bloomington at Freeport Decatur at Davenport Peoria at Rockford American League action New York at Chicago Boston at St Louis Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at Detroit
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Giueewe Apvanaca
Quincy
Moline - Pwee
Decatur
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
New “York
Boston
Eeevievees Im
Cincinnati
American League
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
National League Today Matches Chicago at Boston
National League games today feature Chicago at Boston, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Brooklyn, and Pittsburgh at New York. Full early season schedule loaded with key East and Midwest clashes across the circuit.
Bluejacket Holds Whales To Three Hits In Twin Bill
CHICAGO July 21 Brooklyn beat Chicago twice as Bluejacket allowed only three hits in the two games. In the first game Brooklyn led 4 to 3 after strong defense and pitching by Bluejacket and Hendrix struggled for Chicago. In the second game Chicago committed nine errors, McConnell pitched well for Brooklyn, Magee drove in runs, and Myers stole bases as Brooklyn won 6 to 3.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Clucjacket
Pencadhird
Hendrix
McConnell
Nauff
Magee
Myers
Teanings
Bailey Pitches Two Hit Shutout for Baltimore
St Louis hosts Baltimore as Bailey fires a two hit shutout while Baltimore fielders play errorless defense. Greom and Herbert lead the batting with runs as Baltimore tallies seven. Final score shows Baltimore eight, St Louis zero.
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ST. Louis
Greom
Herbert
Baltimore
RILE
Baltimara Se
Owens
Groom
Chapman
National Baseball Commission probes nationwide pool in legal case
Cincinnati July 21 The National Baseball Commission took official cognizance of the nationwide pool tied to a lottery investigation. Edward Hardy of Cincinnati was held to the Philadelphia grand jury in bond of 1000 dollars after testimony by Secretary John E. Bruce who urged elimination of the pool. Postoffice Inspector Frank Smith said weekly returns from Allentown totaled about 9000 dollars and that winning numbers favored certain holders.
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National Baseball Commission
Postoffice ‘Department
Washington
John E. Bruce
Edward Hardy
United States
Joseph Adler
Hardy
Philadelphia
Adler
Bruce
Postoffice
Frank Smith
World
Allentown
North Side Submarine and Creek Rivalry Stirring Local Power Boat Scene
Commodore's Comments narrate a playful clash on the levee between North and South Side huskies as power boat clubs plan regattas and swap race classifications from cylinders to piston displacement. Gustave Witte recounts a failed rescue, slangy banter, and faded river news with dances at Point Pleasant and fish tales by Skipper and Rab Luckenbill.
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Gus
Sezzé
Power Boat Club
Old Jup
Ike
George
Point Pleasant Colony
Rab Luckenbill
Phillies Win From Bruins in Wet Grounds
Philadelphia defeated Chicago in a rain shortened game halted in the sixth inning with one out and Fisher on first. After a half hour delay the muddy turf stopped play as Byrne singled, Bancroft sacrificed and Becker doubled for the lone run.
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Chicago
Fisher
Rigler
Byrne
Bancroft
Becker
ABA
Teenie
Harass
Schultés
Zimmerman
Williams
Phelan
Bresnahan
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Archer
Adams
Tence
Standridge
P Sans Molar
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Cravath
Niehoff
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Estes Om Hexander
Cincinnati Defeats Boston in Ninth Inning Rally
Cincinnati won in Boston as Rodgers Killifer and Griffith delivered run scoring singles in the ninth. Davis had limited Boston to four hits before yielding the decisive rally. Score: not stated.
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Herzog
Dae Rodgers
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Williams
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Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad Claims Easy Laxative
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild laxative with no bad taste or belching, urging readers to take one or two pills with water at night for a free morning movement and a day of feeling fine. Sold by druggists in original packaging for 25 cents.
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Dr. Kink
Belchin
Dr King
Comiskey Protests Johnson Umpire Handling
Chicago July 21 President Comiskey of the Chicago American League club filed a protest with League President Johnson over umpire treatment of his team. The protest echoed earlier statements by Comiskey this day and covered substantially the same ground as those remarks.
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Comiskey
Chicago Ameri
Can League Baseball Club
Johnson
League
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Fownes Defeat A Big Surprise In Western Amateur
In Cleveland on July 21 the Western Amateur round two saw W. C. Fownes Jr. of Pittsburgh upset by H. P. Bingham of Mayfield, 4 and 3, after Fownes led with a 72 in qualifying. D E Sawyer beat Paul Hunter 6 and 5, and J D Standish Jr edged W H Gardner 1 up after 5 extra holes. Evans defeated K P Edwards and Bankard downed Lee. tomorrow features Evans, Sawyer, Bingham, and Standish in key matchups at Mayfield Country Club. The course is in excellent shape as players prepare for the eight further clashes.
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Mayfield Links
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Fownes, Jr
Pittsburgh
H. P. Bingham
Mayfield Country Club
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Fownes
Chick” Evans
K. P. Edwards
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D. E. Sawyer
Paul Hunter
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Sawyer
FE. H. Bankard
Howard B. Lee
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J. ‘D. Standish
W. H. Gardner
Buffalo
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Standish
Gardner
E. D
Jack Neville
Oakland
Cal
rChick
G.A. Miller
Cedar Rapids, Mason City split doubleheader in baseball
Cedar Rapids toppled two Mason City pitchers in the second game but errant fielding cost the nightcap as Cedar Rapids won 2 to 1 while Mason City took the earlier 1 to 1. In Burlington, Burlington gained sole first place with a 4 to 3 win over Clinton as Muscatine fell to Keokuk. Batteries: Berger, Darrow. Corey, Weeks.
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Towa
Cedar Rapids
Mason
Berger
Darrow
Corey
Weeks
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Lang and
Walworth
Glaser and Fitzpatrick
Burlington
Town
Clinton
Muscatine
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R.h.le
Blunk and
Rolley
Nelson End Evans
Ansons Win Big In Local Comedy Baseball Showdown
In Marshalltown July 21 the Ansons defeated Waterloo 6 to 5 in a high scoring quirky game described as the biggest comedy by baseball staged locally. Mee Donald, a Nebraska state pinch hitter, pitched well until the fifth inning when walks and errors produced four unearned runs. Scoring details and pitcher changes are listed with McDonald Mitchell Brennan for the Ansons and Richardson Hammer Schmidt for Waterloo.
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Ansons
Waterloo
Mee Donald
Nebraska State
Andrews
Keokuk Triumphs In Ninth Inning Rally Over Muscatine
Keokuk and Muscatine played a tight game with Keokuk rallying in the ninth. Lowther hit two homers for Keokuk, while Muscatine scored on a triple and a double but could not overcome the late surge. Final score 6 to 5 with Bixby and Brown on the mound for Keokuk and Zack ert, Rojas and Hruska handling Muscatine.
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Mo Roa
Bixby
Brown
Zackert
Rojas
Hruska
Independents to Meet Monroe City in Twin Bill
Independents travel to Monroe City Missouri next Sunday for a twin bill with the Monroe City Boosters. Elzie and Groeting will hurl the first game for the Independents while Merkle and Wiggins handle the later matchup. Quincy pitchers are in good form and the club features strong batting and fielding as they face a solid Monroe City lineup.
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Monroe City
Elzie
Groeting
Independents
Merkle
Wiggins
Quincy
Ruth Smashes Record Homer In Boston Victory
Ruth hit the longest home run at the local American league park then doubled twice driving in three runs as Boston won the opening game of a seven game series at St. Louis. Final score 4 to 2 with Ruth, Wood and Thomas starring for Boston while James, Hamilton and Agnew worked for St. Louis.
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George Ruth
Boston
R.hle
Boston Wees
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Wood
Thomas
James
Hamilton
Agnew
Sully's Stuff Ties For Second In Hot Baseball Drift
Sport talk centers on White Sox struggles and Henry’s strong outing. Rowland targets Jesse James Barnes in an exhibition game set to test him against his own team. Boston pitcher helps popularize Along Came Ruth while the Browns and Phillies add to the season buzz. Clarence Rowland is suspended for talking too much as Phillies rise in the standings.
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Rowland
Jesse James Barnes
White Sox
Gavvy Cravath Sees Fourteen Homers This Season
Gavvy Cravath has hit fourteen homers this season as Philadelphia displays pathfinding form in the National League. The veteran sluggers season tally underscores the Phillies early lead and the team’s offensive surge as they push for a strong campaign.
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Gavvy Cravath
Phils
Pearit grad Tom Sheehan tops Tigers in strong league setback
The Pearit graduate Tom Sheehan delivered a notable performance against Detroit, praised as a big ad for the league. Observers note several stronger pitchers in the Tearney wheel and compare Boston Red Sox form to recent shows. Manager Carrigan allegedly pulled up Barry when acquiring Jack Barry from the Athletics.
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Detroit Tigers
Sheehan
Boston
Red Sox
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Barry
Jack Barry
Athletics
Peoria manager urged to sign new star to wreck ball club
The article quotes a manager described as a star in tearing down a ball club. It mentions William Iluffy signing five days ago and a recent 151 beating. Connie Mack is urged to sign the figure to help him wreck the machine.
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Peoria
Connie Mack
Rollo Daringer Loafing List Sparks Club Flap
Rolla Daringer is placed on the loafing list after a dispute with Huffy. Hoff man allows loafing, highlighting lingering tensions between Rolla and Huffy. Nautical sports remain active with a dual regatta planned for North Side and South Side, and a Power Boat club meet to invite nearby motorboatists. Manager Hughes of Moline reportedly sought to insult Umpire Hurlburt recently, a repeat of old tensions.
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Rolla Daringer
Rolla
Hoffman
Quincy
Power Boat Club
Duincy Fans Ready to Prove Their Spirit in Upcoming Two Weeks
Duincy fans have a chance to show their mettle over the next two weeks as they must come together and demonstrate their spirited support for the team during key events and games.
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Duincy
Lngross
Sheehan Delivers 4-3 Victory Over Detroit
Sheehan earns a 4-3 win against Detroit while defeating Cobb Crawford and Veach in a three league graduate showcase. The victory highlights a tight contest and a standout performance by Sheehan as the top performer.
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Crawford
Veach
Tigers Rally but Fall Short in Final Detroit Tilt
Philadelphia tops Detroit 4 to 3 in the final game of the five game series. Cobb Crawford and Veach went hitless in the eighth as the Tigers rallied but could not bridge the gap. Coveleskie held the Phillies to three runs while Boland faded after 8th inning relief.
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Philadelphia
Tigers
Cobb
Crawford
Veach
Young
I Crawford
Teeesae Ee
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Bush
Stanage
Boland
Coveleskie
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Moriarty
Sbwee
Strunk
McInnis
Lajoie
Kopf
No clear headline from quoted sports season outlook
A fragment cites a season outlook for Quincy, arguing there is no reason to miss time ahead. It frames perseverance as key, suggesting future success if the wear is endured and the team returns.
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Quincy
Hurlburt reverses call in outfield dialog over ball
The umpire Hurlburt initially ruled one way on a decision and then reversed it during a discussion with outfielder Flannagan at the outfield. He asked whether the ball went inside the field or outside the park, prompting speculation about the call.
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Hurlburt
Flannagan
Umpire Comment Sparks Thought on Information Bureau
A remark likening umpires to officials prompts debate about the need for an information bureau on the grounds with a notary public in charge. The comment reflects concerns over communication and record keeping among event officials.
Mystery pitcher's ball prep stirs ballpark speculation
In Davenport Times, fans recall Al Cummings's June 5 game against the Blue Sox where he used a mysterious substance on the ball. Theories ranged from syrup and sugar to mucilage and sand, with witnesses including Frank Wells and Eddie Herr weighing in. A chemist could settle the debate as experts tasted and debated the mysterious pellet.
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al Cummings
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Castlé
Benich
Frank Wells
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Boss O'Leary
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