Speeders Crush Blue Sox 10 to 4 in opener
In a high scoring opener, the Speeders built a big early lead as Heizer drove in four runs with two hits including a three base hit. Mitchell struggled, yielding five runs in the second. The Blue Sox scratched across in the first and third before the Speeders added two more in the eighth to seal a 10 4 victory. The teams meet again next afternoon with pitching to decide the series.
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Davenport Blue Sox
Heizer
Quincy
Mitchell
Halas
Kuhn
Turner
Tyree
Starter
Galvin
Castle
Bert Graham
Warde
Duggan
Olson
Heizer and Graham spark late offense in rough ball game
Heizer and Graham plated runs as Galvin struggled on the mound. George Graham reached first on a fielder’s choice. Halas singled to score, Trainer caught Duegan at the plate, and Lynch led off the next inning with a single. The Sweecers tied the game with a fifth inning tally. Spieders mounted offense in the eighth with Galvin’s grounder and Sherer’s triple.
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Galvin
George Graham
Halas
Trainer
Duegan
Lynch
Castle
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Ottumwa beats Muscatine 9 to 6 on three extra-base hits
Ottumwa won 9 to 6 over Muscatine in a game highlighted by a single, double and home run. Flanagan relieved after Ottumwa plated four runs in the sixth. Keller and Links, Flanagan, Hasbrook and Hruska offered the batteries.
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Muscatine
Elzhin
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R.H.E. Ottumwa
Keller
Links
Hasbrook
Hruska
Marshalltown Beats Waterloo in Poorly Pitched Game
Marshalltown defeated Waterloo 5 to 4 ending Waterloo's streak in a rough pitching duel. Slattery carried the load for Marshalltown with key late hits while Slart was hammered but fought through pressure. Batter ies: Slattery Snow Hart Bescher. Score by innings shows a tight contest.
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Waterloo
Slattery
Slart
R. WS
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Hart and Bescher
Look Good Feel Good Constipation Ad Novelty Claim
Advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve constipation and dull fatigue. It urges buying a box for 25 cents at druggists and taking one or two pills tonight to feel better in the morning.
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Dr. King
Colleen Wins 2:14 Pace in Hard Fought Heats
Colleen captured the 2:14 pace by taking the first two heats, one in a whipping finish and the other by a neck, with Thomas Farr nosing out Colleen in the third heat for the best mile. Azora Axworthy won the 2:14 trot, with Miss Densmore and Allie Watts strong in the first two heats and several rivals failing to challenge consistently.
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Detroit
Mabel Trask
Walter Cox
Dover
N.il
Merchants
New Hampshire
Mabel
St. Frisco
Virginia Barnette
Tno
Cox
Miss Perfection
St. Lisco
Colleen
Thomas Farr
Azora Axworthy
Miss Densmore
Auore Axworthy
Charlie
Thomas Earl
Bo H
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Gaeta
Baron Wart
Admiral Dewey
Prestolite
Trampchick
Taste
Sailor Redlac
Anthony Carter
R. C
Binland
Albrook
Teddy Brooks
Junior Watts
Baby Doll
Caroline
What The Others Did
Peoria won the first game 3 to 2 and lost the second 8 to 3 at Rockford. Rockford piled six runs in the second game’s late innings while Peoria rallied in the fifth but could not overcome the lead.
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Rockford
Hoffman
O'Farrell
Carlson
Kern
R.H.E. Peoria
Crabb
Adams
Olson
Koepping
Hannibal Mules Rally To Beat Selby 7 to 4
Hannibal, Mo. July 27 The Hannibal Mules overcame a four-run first inning by Selby to win 7 to 4. Final line shows Hannibal scoring in each of the middle frames while Selby struggled for runs. Batteries: Selby Dobbins Whitaker Lingle.
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Hannibal Mules
Stannibal
Islanders fail to land against Schlansker on Rock Island
Rock Island Wednesday saw Bloomington defeat Schlansker 6 to 1 as locals managed only four hits. Scoring by innings shows Bloomington with 6 runs, 6 hits, and no errors while Rock Island recorded 1 run and 4 hits. Batteries Schlansker and Sime. Mark and Munch.
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Schlansker
Rock Island
Schhkiansker
Bloomington
Scure
Sime
Mark
Munch
Mitchell Knocked Out But Detroit Tigers Win
Washington was knocked out in the fourth inning as Detroit secured the victory. The Tigers scored ten runs in the contest while Mitchell struggled on the mound. Final score shows Detroit ahead 10 to 1 with strong pitching and timely hits.
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Detroit Tigers
Wes Prot
Washington
Deotrat
R.H.E. Washington
Detroit
Johnson and Armsmith
Speeders rally left in the loss column at Clinton
Heizer led the Speeders with four RBIs and a three base hit, while Halas and Mitchell pitched for Davenport from the mound. Bert Graham sparked late scoring but Cedar Rapids edged Clinton 1 to 0 in a pitchers' duel as the Speeders moved within striking distance of the AL leaders.
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Babe Mitchell
W. I. Halas
Davenport
Mitchell
Halas
Monroe Picnic Draws Candidates and Crowds in City
Monroe City July 27 A large crowd is expected for the best planned picnic with all state and congressional candidates invited to speak and county candidates on the program A merchants parade at 10 am features bands from Shelbina Monroe City and Edina. The Edina band is women led. Free street performances vaudeville balloon ascensions at 1 pm and a total of 400 raised for attractions.
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Monroe
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Munroe City
Edina
Monroe County
Cubs Fall 1–0 as Braves Pitch Tight Game
Boston July 27 Chicago Cubs lose 1–0 to the Boston Braves. Vaughn dominates through seven innings before Allen and Egan supply the eighth inning run with two singles. Both teams finish with two hits. scoring came on a pair of hits in the eighth. Vaughn and Allen the key hurlers, various fielding notes and lineups listed.
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Magee
Weer
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Smith
Gowdy
Hughes
Mann
Citeage
Wirst
Hases
Prendergast
Adien
Huetes
Orch
Basu
Pirates Split Pair With Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh split a doubleheader in Philadelphia on July 9. The Phillies won the first game 7 to 1 behind Alexander’s strong pitching while Adams struggled for the Pirates. In the nightcap Pittsburgh prevailed 5 to 2 as Rixey was roughed early and Miller held Philadelphia scoreless after the first.
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Adams
Alexander
Rixey
USL Gux
Carpenter
Schmidt
Nishier
Phil Lelphia
Miller
Wilson
Oescher
Demarec
Burns
Browns Take Pair From Philadelphia in St Louis Doubleheader
St Louis beat Philadelphia 6 to 5 in the opener and 5 to 1 in the nightcap. Philadelphia had ten hits in game one but failed to score, while St Louis rallied with runs in multiple innings and completed the doubleheader sweep with strong pitching and timely hitting.
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Philadelphia
ST. Louis
Myers and
Picinich
Weisman
Severeid
Bradley Out Of State Championship In Des Moines
Fred Bradley of Des Moines a top 1916 state tennis hopeful fell in the fifth round at Golf and Country Club. Joe Van Ginkle of Des Moines defeated him in three sets 7-5 6-1 7-5. Van Ginkle a former Grinnell and Pennsylvania star. Harold Mole of Dubuque upset Joe Adams before losing to Dr Somers of Des Moines 6-1 6-4.
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Des Moines
Central Iowa
Golf and Country Club
Joe van Ginkle
van Ginkle
Grinnell
Pennsylvania University
Harold Mole
Dubuque
Joe Adams
Dr. Somers
Club Standings and Results From Yesterday
Standings show Davenport 4-9-1, Quincy 10-9-2. Hannibal 7-10-1, Moline 5-8-1. Rock Island 1-4-3, Bloomington 10-0. Rockford 2-7-1, Peoria 3-7-1. New York 2-5255, Cincinnati 4-9-1. Philadelphia 7-14-0, Pittsburgh 1-10-1. Boston 1-2-9, Chicago 0-2-2. Brooklyn 2-9-3, St. Louis 1-10-3. Chicago 2-7-1, New York 1-1-0. St Louis 4-6, Philadelphia 0-?. Cleveland 2-8-0, Boston 6-8-?. Detroit 6-10-1, Washington 6-9-3. Games today include New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at St. Louis, Washington at Detroit, Boston at Cleveland. American Association lists Minneapolis 1, Milwaukee 5, Columbus 6, Louisville 0, Indianapolis 12, St Paul 0. Kansas City 7. Western League shows Omaha, Des Moines 0, St Joseph 2, Sioux City 5, Popelca 5, Lincoln 0, Denver 0.
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Brooklyn Breaks Even with Gards St Louis Takes First Game
Brooklyn evened the series with a 3 to 2 win over Gards as St Louis claimed the opening game by outhitting opponents.
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
Brooklyn Dodgers Beat St Louis In Doubleheader
Brooklyn and St Louis split a muddy twin bill with St Louis taking game one 3 to 2 and Brooklyn winning game two 5 to 0. Notable players included Williams, Warren, Snyder for Brooklyn and Pfeffer, McCarty for St Louis. Umpires Quigley and Byron. Time 2:18 for the first game.
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Ale
Bescher
Heck
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Williams
Warren
Snyder
Pfeffer
McCarty
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Meyers
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Wilson
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Rescher
Williame
Matty Mattyson Returns to New York in Big Welcome
New York fans greet their former idol Christy Mathewson at a local appearance as the Cincinnati manager, with Mathewson watching the Reds beat New York 2 to 0 and receiving flowers before the game.
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New York
Christy Newson
Cincinnati
Mathewson
Reds
Schneider
Wir Sallee
Perritt
Rariden
Cleveland Beats Boston In Low-Scoring Matchup
In Cleveland on July 27 Boston edged Cleveland 3 to 2 after a tight pitchers' duel. Scoring details show Boston taking an early lead, Cleveland catching up, and a final tally near the middle. Pitchers Mays and Thomas for Boston opposed Coumbe and O'Neill for Cleveland with Daly handling duties.
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Boston
Mays
Thomas
Coumbe
O'Neill
Daly
Candidates Entertain 700 At Brashear Picnic
Brashear Mo July 27 Roy and Judge Shelton Democratic congressional candidates addressed a large crowd at a Tuesday picnic. Thompson also spoke as the Kirksville band played and free water and a jovial mood helped entertain more than 700 attendees. Married men welcomed the privilege of voting in the local political event.
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Brashear
Sir. Roy
Judge Shelton
Missouri
Thompson
Kirksville
Claim of Foley Cathartic benefits from Mrs Slauson letter
A reader from So walk Connecticut claims Foley Cathartic helps digestion and cures sickness caused by undigested food. The note describes symptoms like constipation biliousness and bloating and asserts the remedy yields quick relief. Mille Arthur Drug Co.
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Elizabeth Slauson
Sowalk, Conn
J H Waldron M D Office Specialist for Men and Women
Dr J H Waldron is presented as a medical office specialist serving men and women. The note emphasizes his role and professional scope, indicating a general practitioner capacity in a local practice.
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