Boxers agree to terms for return match here
Sioux City bantamweights Earl McArthur and Connie Curry will headline a July 8 fight card if promoter Tom Brisbane finalizes plans. Both have agreed to terms and will sign articles soon unless Ray Alvis signs Curry to face Goelstein. Curry recently drew Bud Taylor in 10 rounds and previously lost to McArthur, who bounces back after illness.
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Earl McArthur
Connie Curry
Sioux City
Jilly
Tom Brisbane
Ray Alvis
Curry
Alws Goldstein
Alvis
Goelstein
Michigan City
Harry Greb
Goldstein
McArthur
Lrnslane
Lefore
MacArthur
Bud Taylor
Terre Haute Flash
Joe Lynch
Hot Springs
Carl Tremaine
Eddie Shea
Chicase
Destiny in Sport and Words Across Uncertain Days
A fragment reflecting on how fortune shifts in sport and life. The narrator notes a stump in effort and a foggy day that derails even champions, comparing performance to poets Byron and Keats and others, suggesting talent struggles amid unpredictable fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sickey
Keats
Byron
American sprinters push speed in long list of contenders
The era of power and speed is highlighted by a large group of fast sprinters on the American track scene. Names such as Paddock Scholz Murchison Hubbard Lesclinsky Hussey Le Coney and Abrahams show strong 100 yard times around :09 3 3 and :09 4 5 for other nations while the U S may hold a slight edge in overall endurance and depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddock
Scholz
Murchison
Hubbard
Lesclinsky
Hussey
le Coney
Abrahams
Endland
South Africa
Colorful baseball dream team led by McGraw and Cobb
A playful roster assembles legendary players and umpires for imagined games. Tim Hurst and Silk O Loughlin officiate while figures like Ruben Waddell Christy Mathewson Walter Johnson Ty Cobb and Cy Young era stars populate positions. The note hints at spectacle and variety in a chaotic sports fantasy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Hurst
Silk
O’loughlin
King Kells
Ruben Waddell
Christy Mathewson
Walter Johnson
L’op” Anson
Hal Chase
Nap Lajoie
Hans Wagner
Heine Zim
Cobb
Ty Cobb
Tinehey
Altrock
Dawson Rowe
Edwin Dyer A All Round Baseball Star Prospect
Edwin Dyer a Cardinal rookie drawn high praise as the greatest all around ball player, with Rickey forecasting his potential as a pitcher and outfielder. The 1900 Morganty La birth date is noted as Dyer develops a faster fastball to complement his fadeaway and remains a regular pinch hitter and outfielder for St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Dyer
Cardinal
University of Michizan Har
Pickey
Michigan Wolverines
Rickey
Edwin Stanky Dyer
Ivy
Rice Institute
Houston
Rex
Lone Star State
St. Louis Cardinals
Dyer
Hickey
Texas
Hubert Pruet
Dyer Wastern
Morganty. la
Cardinals Lose Opener to Cubs in Hastings
Sioux City drops the opener 10 to 3 as Hastings mounts a seven run rally in the seventh inning. Gillispie delivers a two run homer with two on. Beck is hit hard early but no run support. Delay due to late-arriving Sioux City squad. Noreck replaces Light in left field.
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Hastings
Neb
Sioux City
Cardinals
Gillespie
Beck
Noreck
Light
Grand Island shuts out Blues 2 to 0 on Beatrice loss
Grands Island Nebraska on June 17 Shupe held Beatrice to four hits and Grand Island blanked the league leading Blues 2 to 0. Two fast double plays aided Shupe in keeping the Blues scoreless. Score by innings Beatrice 0000000006 Island 10000101 - 370 Batteries Zink Unger Shupe Kraninger.
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Grands Island
Neb
Shupe
Beatrice
Grand Island
Blues
Rhe
Zink
Unger
Kraninger
Elkhorns Rally Past Canaries In 10th For 2 1 Victory
In Norfolk Nebraska on June 17 Atherton and Weidell produced key singles and Cleveland error on McCafferty’s grounder in the 10th gave Norfolk a 2 1 win over Sioux Falls. Pitchers held firm until the decisive frame with Atherton Snow Hilton Clark on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Neb
Atherton
Weidell
Cleveland
McCafferty
Sioux Falls
Rhe
Soo Falls
Snow
Hilton and
Clark
Fights and Fighters: Johnson Stops Balsa in New York
New York fighter Floyd Johnson scored a technical knockout over Spanish heavyweight Andreas Balsa at the Queensboro A. C. in a showdown billed as a foreign invasion repelled. Gene Tunney signed to defend his light heavyweight title against Georges Carpentier at the Polo Grounds the week of July 20. Jack Renault replaces Schmader in the New York velodrome card facing George Erntioch. Quin Tin Romero meets Joe Stoessel in the final. Dave Shade, now based in New York, defeated Warnie Smith in ten rounds in the main event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Floyd Johnson
Andreas Balsa
Queensboro A. C
Gene Tunney
Georges Carpentier
Polo Grounds
Jack Renault
Andy Schmader
Omaha
Schmader
George Erntioch
Yonkers
Quintin Romero
Joe Stoessel
Chicago
Dave Shade
California
Warnie Smith
Oklahoma Cowboy
Helen Wills Ready for Wimbledon Meet
American tennis star Helen Wills leads the U S team preparing for the Wightman cup at Wimbledon. The squad, including Mora Mallory and Jeanor Goss, trains amid weather delays while Suzanne Senzien plans to arrive to observe the matches as Lengien may enter only in doubles if at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wells
Mora Mallory
Jeanor Goss
Wightman
Marion Z. Jessup
Suzanne Senzien
Olson Team Shorfing Goods Defeat Odd Fellows 2 1
Olson Shorfing Goods baseball team defeated Odd Fellows lodge no 252 in a city league game yesterday afternoon by 2 to 1. Two redl atewel but two hits and struck out 10 of the dodge men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson Shorfing Goods
Odd Fellows Lodge No. 252
Dodgemen
GANGWAY: Evans Steers Illinois Triumph In Bright Paddock Time
Bud Evans leads Illinois with a bold display as Paddock clocks a notable time. Spectators cheer as Evans races in full stride to seize the event, highlighting a standout moment for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Evans
Illinois
Peecer
Wino Deat Paddock
Two straight over Yanks 2-1 in Cleveland win
Cleveland rallied in the ninth to beat New York 2 to 1 as Bush allowed three hits late and the Tribe capitalized on an error by Johnson. Several substitutions and miscues marked the tense finish, with Cleveland securing a comeback victory over the world champions.
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Tribe
Cleveland
Bush
Johnson
Sevn
Fewster
tRan
Abhle
Errrors—Johnson
New York
White Sox Off Waive Washington in Feature Victory
Chicago notes June 17 as the White Sox win a free game against Washington. Highlights include home runs by Johnson and Russell, multiple pitchers with runs and hits tallied, and stolen bases by Hieeely. The win goes to Stankenshi with Trapirs-Reowland and others contributing, final score noted.
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Chicago
Tre White Sox
Washimeton
Dorvince
Walter Johnsen
Etshth
Itretivsa
Fussell
ohLins
Trims
Hite
Koel Archegeoeon
Gosin
Hooper
E¢ Russell
Martina
Therston
Tnnings
Blankenship
Conraily
Nome
Oinning
Han
Thurston
Matthews
Ghankenstrip
Jarris
Hawkeye Athletes Sail for Paris Olympics on Steamship America
Iowa City fans subscribe 175 dollars for Hawkeye athletes aboard the steamship America bound for the Paris Olympic Games. The funds will be spent at the athletes’ discretion.
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Iowa City
Paris
Dubuque
Center Grove
Iowa City Rotary Club
Iowa University
Cedar Rapids
Jack Rutledge
St. Louis
Waterloo
Cubs Stumble in Pennant Chase as Phillies Topple Them
The Cubs slip in the pennant race after a 5 to 3 loss to the Phillies. Starter Hartwig exits after five hits in under two innings, and reliever Mitchell suffers in relief. Philadelphia bats power three runs in the final frames while Chicago strands runners. Home runs by Harp and Sund underscore the attack. Wrightstone and Alexander contribute on both sides. Umpires Kiem and Wilson worked a 2 50 time game.
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Shutieinhia
Cubs
Phillies
Giants
St. Lewis
Mesunder
Crehef
Allowiner
Batte
Blake
Siath
Wher
Hiemmod
Asea
Chiergo
Philadelphia
Alexander
Mitchell
Ivy Blake
Slits
Alert
Wheeler
Wrightson
Losims
Kiem
Wilson
Roattak
Bell
Miror
Myers
Ct Tome Cit
Monte
Nehf
Frisch
Plades
Younes
Douthit
Kelly
Groh
Jackson
New York
St. Louis
Dickerman
Balk
J.osing
McCommick
Hart
Sweeney
Giants Beat Cardinals 7 2 In New York Battle
Artie Nehf pitched the Giants to their first win over the Cardinals this year as Wilson the recruit outfielder starred at bat. In Detroit Stomer blanked Boston 2 0, scattering six hits and a shutout for Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Artie Nehf
Giants
Cardinals
Wilson
St Louis Easy 10-2 Victory Over Athletics
St Louis rose to fifth in the American league by routing the Philadelphia Athletics 10 to 2. Sisler led the offense with key hits while Burns was pinch hit for in the eighth inning. Errors credited to Dykes and Gerber, with Detailing fans noting misplays in the field.
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St. Louis
Athletics
Burns
Gerber
Philadelphia
Riconda
eManuts
Ee Coltina
Dyce
Sisler
Lyoms
Haweer
Williams
Mama
Giants Up Lead in Nationals With Big Victory
The Giants widened their Nationals league lead by four games after defeating the St Leite Cardinals by 7 to 2.
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Giants
St. Leite Cardinals
Braves Triumph 9 4 Over Pirates In Boston Tilt
Boston tops Pittsburgh 9 to 4 as Jess Barnes out pitched Wilbur Cooper. Barnes fanned 3 and allowed 8 hits in 5 innings while Cooper gave up 8 hits in 5 innings. Key plays include Tierney Cayter and McInnis homers and Barnes assisting two double plays with Bancroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jess Barnes
Wilbur Cooper
Braves
Pirates
Cooper
Bancroft
Reds
Wae-haes
Mantin
Felix
McIinnis
Tierney
Cayter
Barnes
McInnis
Stengel
Pittsburgh
Innnings
Stone
Pitc Aan Eke Umptres
Pritrman
O’dey
Ley
Brooklyn Wins Series Opener Over Cincinnati 6 2
Brooklyn rallied in the eighth inning to topple Cincinnati 6 to 2 in the series opener. The score by innings shows a late surge as Brooklyn overtook the visitors and secured the win.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Regatta Day in Poughkeepsie Draws 70,000 Fans
Ideal conditions greet 15 crews from six universities in three races on the Hudson. Washington is favored to repeat as intercollegiate champions with Big Penn and others racing for victory. Syracuse, Cornell, Columbia, and Wisconsin also field strong varsity eights.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Hudson
Washington
Westerners
Big Penn
Syracuse
Corns
Columbia
Wisceonsim
Rusty Calkens
Huskies
Jim Rice
Pennsylvania
Jim Ten Byck
Dad Vail
Wisconsin
Ellis Rolis perfect game on War Eagle Alleys
Ray Elis leads Sioux City bowlers in hot weather as Ellis bowls a perfect game on War Eagle Alleys. In four games with Jay Buckles, Ellis posted 241 219 258 and 300, while Buckles added 258 243 279 and 190, giving Ellis 2013 to Buckles 97.
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Ray Elis
Sioux Ly
War Eagle
Ellis
Jay Buckles
Buckles
Batts
The Worst Thing About Spring Is Summer Following
A quip notes how the pleasant season of spring is always followed by the heat of summer, framing weather as an unavoidable yearly cycle and a shared seasonal joke.
Standings Snapshot From Tri State and Western Leagues
The snippet shows team records and win percentages for several clubs in the Tri State and Western leagues. Teams include Beatrice Norfolk Island Hastings Seo Falisa Seo City Denver Kla City Vulsa Wichita Omaha Lincoln Jos Maines and others with varying marks and percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Baseball Scores and Standings Across Cities
A collage of game results shows Hastings 19 Sioux City 3 and Norfolk 2 Sioux Falls 1 at the top of a crowded slate. Tulsa visits St Joseph while Oklahoma City plays Wichita, with Des Moines at Lincoln and Omaha at Denver. National and American leagues list several results including Philadelphia 8 Chicago 3 and St Louis 10 Philadelphia 2. Western League and American Association matchups feature Oklahoma City 9 Wichita 1 and St Paul 4 Louisville 6, with Milwaukee 4 Toledo 16 and Columbus 5 Kansas City 4.
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Tulsa
St. Joseph
Oklahoma City
Wichita
Omaha
Denver
Des Moines
Lincoln
Wichita, & St. Joseph
Sioux Places on Night Card Set Across Midwest and East
Sioux Fally at Norfolk Sioux City at Hastings Beatrice at Grand Island Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Cleveland Boston at Detroit Washington at Chicago National League Cincinnati Chicago at Ph Pittsburgh at Boston Milwaukee at Toledo Kansas City at Columbus Minn at Indianapolis St Paul at Louisville oma City at Wichita Denver Des Momnmes at caaie
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Ww. I. Hers
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
Phila
Bet . I
Pet
Pittsburgh
Trooklyn
St Louis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Newark
Sioux Fally
Norfolk
Sioux City
Hastings
Beatrice
Grand Island
Milwaukee
Toledo
Kansas City
Columbus
Minn
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
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Evan
Baseball’s Color Supplement
Cyril Walker
Billy Evans
Dinals
KHL
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Gillispie
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Bastings
McDermott
Jers
Cassell
Reynolds
Noack
Campbell
Ha” Welis
Berry
Fenton
Tomes
Perry
Herkins
M'leary
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Insell
Gilisie
Filis
Pea’ Rtz
Noock
Fsool
Rey
Rey’ Ds,s3 3 2 Stoutec
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Ca'bell
Lerry
Elkhorns
Canaries
Helen Wills
Rive
Sis
Willy Pl
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Muertetess
Wirshlecen
Lengien
Pliny
Forts
Jes
Herever
M’ss
Charley Paddock
Middle West
Bud” Evans
University of Illinois
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Burma
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Dages
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York
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Detrom
Oorf Ferguson
Stoner
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Murray
Umptres
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ST Bris
Young
Roby
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Miller
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Naylor
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Olson
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Fowler
Hope
Middlewest
Frank Getty
Ellis Rolis
Tri-State League
American Association
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Indianap’s
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Kan
City
Mondal
Grandstand
National League
Minneapolis
Oma City
Denver Des Momnmes
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