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Newspaper
Sioux City Register
Location
Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1924
Page
6
Dick Dorgan highlights veteran pitcher Jack Quinn as a key factor for the Boston Red Sox in the American League race. At about 40, with 16 years on the mound, Quinn shows peak form, flawless arm health, and relentless work ethic, aiming for a standout season after stints with multiple teams and managers.
The New York Giants and Chicago White Sox plan an exhibition at Miz wel park as part of a world tour. Sioux City officials consider backing the event or assigning it to civic groups, with a potential October game. The All Nations and Gilkersons ton Giants also announce a August 30 31 exhibition series at Mizzou Park with a $1000 side bet.
RussIe La lion of Fargo meets Jack Currie of Kansas City in a 10 round main event at the Cudahy card. Billie Tetrade faces Kal Worley in a 10 round semi final. Two Wobbys Slater of Camp Dodge and Jubbs of Des Moines meet in another 10 rounder. Spider Kelly and Georgie Atwoods meet in a four round curtain raiser. Paul Leidy of Nebraska to referee all bouts.
Mike Dundee defeated Jarry Kabakoff in the fifth round of their ten round bout. Dundee scored knockdowns and, with Kabakoff hurt, the referee halted the contest.
Reporters at ringside described Carpentier collapsing after a middle blow from Tunney in the 14th round of their bout. Carpentier claimed a groin knee injury, while Camp countered a low punch. Film later cut show left hook near the stomach, fueling contention over foul play.
Billy Evans notes many star players waste chances and cites Babe Ruth as embracing bunting as a core part of his hitting. He explains defensive shifts, lead techniques, and pitching psychology that favor Ruth’s bunt to the third baseline, contrasting with power hitting and slugging.
Yesterday star Mike Gonzales of St. Louis halted a dangerous Giant rally in the fifth inning as the Cardinals spoiled the Giants homecoming on a western trip. Jeff Pfeffer, formerly of St. Louis and Brooklyn, debuted for the Pirates and beat the Braves 2 to 1. The Phillies defeated the Cubs 10 to 4.
Georges Carpentier, battered by the Thurs day night clash with Gene Tunney, will remain in the United States with plans to face Tunney again. Promoter James J. Johnston said the rematch is likely, continuing negotiations for a second title bout.
Hinsdale Country Club hosts 36 hole final match to decide the western amateur title with Chicago’s Albert Seckel and St Paul’s Harrison Johnston leading. Seckel, the 1911 champion, advanced by defeating Jimmy Manion after Manion ousted Chick Evans. Johnston edged Burton Mudge after a longer struggle, drawing a large crowd to the opener.
A column of humorous quips on sports figures and events. Jokes reference Carpentier Dempsey Ty Cobb and Hagen with light mockery of weather forecasts and Olympic tempers. The tone remains topical and newspapery with pithy observations.
Philadelphia fans saw the Phillies defeat the Cubs 10 to 5 in the series opener. The game featured slow play and umpire wrangling with Jacobs pitching all nine innings. Vogel and Harper homered for the Phillies.
Jesse Haines strong despite 12 hits allowed as St Louis defeated the Giants 13 to 5. Homers by Jackson and Frisch highlight a game where the Cardinals struck for 17 hits against Bentley Ryan Maun Huntzinger and others.
Jeff Pfeffer a veteran NL pitcher tossed his first complete game in a Pittsburgh uniform and beat Joe Genewich 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel. Pfeffer allowed seven scattered hits, with two base hits by E. Smith Grimm and Cuyler contributing for Pittsburgh. Errors by Maranville and Carey marked the Boston defense as Pittsburgh left seven on base to Boston's seven.
Sioux City welter Glenn Milligan plans a year of rest after losing to Joey O’Hara in Fort Dodge. Milligan, under 20, felt he was burning out and needed a hiatus to regain form, though he held his own until the ninth and tenth rounds where O’Hara surged ahead to win the decision.
Two-base hits by Ring Schultz and Harper highlight the scoring. Vogel and Harper homeruns pace Philadelphia as Holke makes an error in a ninth inning sequence. Adams steals, Ford Sacrifices, and Ring and Jacobs chip in strikeouts amid a 2.9 inning time. Chicago leaves eight men on base while Philadelphia leaves five.
Alfred Wilson has been named captain of Yale crew. The announcement highlights his leadership and prior rowing experience with the Yale squad.
In the Western League Lincoln defeated St Joseph 11 to 7 in 12 innings. Omaha beat Oklahoma City 9 to 3. Tulsa won 6 to 3 over Des Moines. Denver and Wichita tied 3 to 3. In the National League Philadelphia beat a team 10 to 2. Pittsburgh 2, Boston 1. St Louis 13, New York 5. St Paul 8, Minneapolis 5. Kansas City 5, Milwaukee 0. Only two games scheduled.
The page lists multiple scheduled games by city and team across the American League and various matchups including Omaha versus Oklahoma City, Lincoln versus St Joseph, Denver against Wichita, Boston versus St Louis, Washington versus Cleveland, Philadelphia versus Detroit, New York versus Chicago, St Louis versus New York, and additional pairings involving Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Toledo, Columbus, and Minneapolis with several garbled names and venues.
Constantinople July 26 A bill is prepared to authorize the sale of the famous crown jewels and precious objects housed in the old Seraglio palace. The jewels were originally intended for a museum.
The Missouri Valley and Interstate championships announce first round pairings for men and junior singles. Players from St Louis Omaha Des Moines Sioux City and other cities are listed with opponents. Play in the junior division begins Saturday afternoon as entrants arrive and matches commence.
Tournament at Sioux City gathers players from Missouri Valley, Kansas City, Des Moines, Omaha and beyond. Notable entrants include Wray and Woodward in doubles, Carl Myer, John Hubbell, Tom Miller, Muir Rogers, J Elliott, Walter Newhose, Olin J Sweet and Paul Bennett among others. Omaha champions W F Davis and Ralph Powell enter singles and doubles, with St Joseph’s Wallace E Swank and Myron Hutchison of St Paul also listed.
Coats Kansas July 26 c. c. Riggs city school superintendent walked barefoot into town after someone stole his shoes and socks at a suburban swimming pool. The rest of his clothing remained untouched.
A report describes a practice in Afghanistan where a man can take a girl as his wife by cutting a lock of her hair or throwing a sheet over her, implying a social or legal legitimization of forced marriage.
A planet is a world while a star is a sun. The terms distinguish celestial bodies by orbits and energy sources, with planets orbiting stars and stars shining through nuclear fusion.
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