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Newspaper
Sioux City Register
Location
Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1924
Page
5
The report highlights American swimmers breaking records in Olympic trials with standout performances. It notes Kealoha, Wyatt, and Barta among finalists, plus strong showings in diving and tennis events, including McKane’s status and Britain’s protests.
The article recaps multiple games with score updates. George Kelly homered in the seventh for the Giants in an 8-7 win over Pittsburgh. Cincinnati split a doubleheader with Brooklyn, with the Dodgers taking the first and the Reds the second. Detroit won both games against Boston to pull within one and a half games of first, while Washington remained in second. The Cardinals won two, beating the Braves 7-4 and 11-3. Cubs and Phillies each won their games as the season features late-inning drama and notable at bats including Ruth at bat and various walks and infield plays.
In a split doubleheader at Cincinnati on July 16 the Reds won second game with Eppa Rixey’s relief and late hitting powering a 6-4 win after Dazzy Vance beat Benton and Sheehan 3-4 in the opener. Other scores note Pirates beating Giants 7-5 and Cardinals taking both ends of a twin bill from the Braves 7-4 and 5-? The day featured multiple games with pitchers and late offense shaping results.
The bulletin shows WL Pet and others with standings for the Western League and American League. It lists team records, yesterday results Sioux City Hastings Des Moines and Beatrice, plus today's scheduled games St Joseph Denver Oklahoma City Lincoln Washington New York Boston Philadelphia St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Milwaukee and more with several matchups and totals.
Boston July 16 Tigers sweep doubleheader over Red Sox 5 8 and 11 3 to close gap on New York Yankees who lead league. Detroit rallies with 11 doubles in second game. Shaute dominates Indians as Yanks fall 4 3. Myatt homers for Cleveland. Lifters and batting highlights noted.
Tri State League ends after Sioux City failed to recruit interest for reorganization. Clubs Beatrice Hastings Norfolk Heartice and Sioux Falls end season with Sioux Falls in first, Sioux City in cellar, playoff likely. Free agents include Goodwin, Pe, Girtz, Nosek, Kitten Biel, Harkins and Hoetker.
In a string of wry notes a reporter surveys boxing and wrestling chatter. Mike McTigue gears up for a return while Mary Gardens and Pancho Villa are floated in a lighthearted Olympic rumor mill. Brooklyn’s Arthur Vance and Walter Johnson are teased as rivals and distractions in a cheeky sports column.
New York report says Charlie Ledoux, a late French challenger, was knocked down twice but refused to quit as Abe Goldstein retained the bantamweight title after 15 rounds. The bout drew praise for Ledoux’s gameness with no decisive finish. Other fighters listed include Mike Dundee, Iscock Island, and Kid Sullivan. A July 3 boxing card in Brooklyn was announced featuring Faunas and others.
A fragmentary sports discourse discusses difficult feats in baseball and golf, referencing Billy Evans, Hagen, and a British title bid. It notes front runners, behind-from-behind wins, and the courage to close out with comebacks, highlighting pitcher strategy and clutch shots.
William Tilden advanced to the fifth round of the Illinois tennis tournament at Skokie Country Club after defeating Wray Brown 6-4 6-4 in the fourth round. Tilden used a strong bullet serve to beat Brown’s backhand chop while Brown led in portions of both sets. Several Californians, including Howard Kinsey and Walter Wesbrook, remained in the fifth round, and Bob Kinsey of the West dropped out due to a sprained arm.
Fragmentary game notes describe innings, outs, and player actions with many garbled names and numbers. Mentions Gray Ormsby Com and a ninth inning winning run, plus references to Philadelphia and Chicago and various outs and pitches.
Yesterday's top hitters include Bodie of Des Moines who homered in the first inning. Kelly of New York connected in the seventh. Smith of Minneapolis and Krueger of Indianapolis each hit their second, with Strohm of Milwaukee also adding a home run in the AA circuit.
Sioux Falls edged the Cardinals 7 to 4 in the eighth inning finale. Richards and Schultz had three hits apiece for five total bases, Hoetker started for the Cardinals before Kittenbiel relieved in the eighth, while Rose allowed the bulk of the damage and kept it close except for the decisive frame.
Warthur and McArthur appear in prime condition for the Sioux City mix with Curry and Caney also in shape though Curry weighs in near limit. Milligan and Gill prepare for the semi windup while DeBeau and Hudkins travel in for lightweight action. Early reports promise the largest boxing crowd yet for a Sioux City exhibition with ringside seats nearly sold out.
Des Moines player Joe Van Ginkel captured the men s singles title by defeating Ted Swenson of Cedar Rapids in the finals 6 2 2 6. Fort Dodge native Helen Ford won the women s singles defeating Laura Fry in straight sets 7 9 6 8. Blaine Asher of Spencer won the West Okoboji Golf tournament by beating Warren Dickinson 7 and 6, with Walter Thomas earning medal honors at Spencer.
A verse praising a boxer with quick footwork and sharp punches while critiquing louder praise for other fighters. The speaker favors the fighter who delivers decisive kicks and power, preferring substance over ornate praise and showmanship in the boxing arena.
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