Cubs Drag Cards Down to Defeat
Chicago beat St. Louis 7 to 5 in an odd series game at St. Louis. Rickey shuffled five pitchers to slow the Cubs as Aldridge struggled but Freeman held the Cardinals. The loss drops St. Louis to second place behind Chicago and New York leads.
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A Comic Strip in Type McEvoy and Five Inch Shelf
A fragmented excerpt from J P McEvoy discusses education and music opinion pieces, lampoons early 20th century song titles, and notes a new idea to title songs after current events. Syndicated by Associated Editors, the piece hints at varied music topics and comic strip humor.
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American Legion Baseball League Planned for Manchester Area
An American Legion baseball league is planned in the Manchester area with five towns represented at a Friday meeting Dyersville Lamont Anamosa Monticello and Manchester. A second meeting is set for Thursday with Colesburg Cascade and Independence likely to join. Each town will submit 15 players to a governing board for eligibility and play. The Manchester post supports the project and organizers aim to finalize a schedule at the next gathering.
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Manchester Post
If &Ames
Belmonts Defeat Fairbank in Open Contract Challenge
The Waterloo Belmonts accept a challenge from Fairbank 4 hall team and promise open dates. Team official says no bars. manager C Grant Hill reports negotiations with several teams for a strong semi pro scene on the South Side.
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Waterloo Belmonts
Fairbank
SAFE Or OUT By Charles 1 White ers on first and this drag
A historical baseball Q&A style column by Charles 1 White examines plays at first base and foul balls, clarifying outs, run counts, force plays, and baserunner rights. It discusses penalties for batters and fielding rules with examples and corrections by Sol Metzger.
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Baker
Heta
Vormaner
Things That Splash or Splash Not at All in World of Sports
A fragmented sports column by Davis J. Watsel notes mixed public interest in Bob Fitzsimmons Jr and a tired crowd reaction to his bout with Jack Reeves. It also covers early league impressions of the Athletics, British university runners provoking crowd interest, and Andy Chaney’s featherweight title win over Joe Dundee with a referee stoppage in the eighth round.
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Baltimore
aAndyl Chaney
Joe Dundee
Geiger
Major League Records Today Highlights From 1890s to 1907
A compact look at historic baseball records including most bases on balls by a pitcher in a game led by W Gruber of Cleveland against Buffalo and notes on no hit games by KL Amole of Buffalo against Detroit. It lists assists by a pitcher and chances accepted in single games, with several records jointly held by multiple players.
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White Box Ram Detroit Again in Tight Detroit Loss
Chicago edged Detroit 4 to 1 behind timely hitting and improved pitching by Hodge. Detroit’s defense and errors shaped the scoring, with Chicago taking advantage in key innings. Other games noted include New York defeating Boston 4 to 3, Cleveland beating St. Louis 7 to 2, and Philadelphia routing Washington 8 to 2.
Standings of the Clubs in American Association Action
Tourville defeated St Paul 8 to 5. Milwaukee led with 7 while Omaha posted 10 and Tulsa earned 9. Columbus and Kansas City trailed with 4 and 3. Des Moines 6. Sioux City 3. St Joseph and Denver 3. Minneapolis 31 in a mixed results day across the circuit.
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American Association
Toursville
St. Paul
Kansas City
Columbus
Milwaukee
Toledo
Minneapolis
Intuita Western Renga Des Moines
Wienite
Oklahoma City
Sioux City
St Joseph & Denver
Omaha
Tulsas
Alexander Will Fight Hawke in Fort Dodge Ring
Ralph Alexander of Waterloo heavyweight fisher faces Martin Hawke in Fort Dodge Des Moines held as main event of a boxing program arranged by the legion. Alexander fills in for Jack Fugit whose father died. Chick Sexton of Waterloo meets Dirk Powell of Ames in a six round semi windup. The opener is Young O Hara of Fort Dodge vs Joe Corbett of Ames in a five round welterweight bout.
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Ralph Alexander
Waterloo
Fisher
Martin Hawke
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Legion
Alexander
Jack Fugit
Fujii
Chick Sexton
Dirk Powell
Ames
Young O*hara
Joe Corbett
Indians Thrash Cardinals as Naps Stay Undefeated
In a wild day for the majors the Cleveland Indians crushed St. Louis 17 to 2 behind three St. Louis pitchers allowing only 2 hits as they remain the lone unbeaten team. Chicago Cubs beat the Cardinals staff, dropping St. Louis to second place. Detroit Tigers lost again to the White Sox while Yankees toppled Red Sox with Bush and Jones combining for the win. Philadelphia Athletics toppled Washington 8 to 2 to stay near the top. Pirates swept Cincinnati to climb from the cellar as the Giants Braves Pirates and Phillies watched rain.
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International News Wire
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Indians
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Record Holders to Compete in Drake Relays
Des Moines April 19 three in the United States Olympic team from Notre Dame will race at Drake relays April 28 and 29. Johnny Murphy a top high jumper, Gus Desch a 440 yard hurdles star, and Bill Hayes a 10 yard dash champion headline the field. Kaule K Rockne of Notre Dame will serve as official referee. The Drake meet draws several other Olympic figures and is billed as the strongest track event yet in the region.
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Antwerp
K. Ja. Wilson
Drake University
Notre Dame University
Johnny Murphy
South Bend
Altho Murphy
Penn
Drake
Gus Desch
Notre Dame
Desch
Pacific Coast
Bill Hayes
America
Kaule K. Rockne
Dempsey Stuns London Front Pages With Morning Run
American champ Jack Dempsey sparked London commerce and daily life with a Thames embankment workout to Blackfriars Bridge. Reporters praised his amiability as Genoa Conference coverage ran alongside. The Daily Express praised him as a new national defense scheme.
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Jack Dempchampion
Last Night's Fights Across Cities
New York fighter Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Jack Reeves on a foul in a New York bout. In Boston uggy Martin and San Francisco boxer Louis Hamlin were knocked out in the second round. Buffalo saw Henan Smith edge Bobby Tracy. Dave Shade of California won a 10 round decision over Bud Jean in Omaha. Roy Conley of Casper beat Archie Ammons in Marshalltown, Iowa, in a disputed round.
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International Newa Sports Editors
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John J. Smith
Den
Bob Fitzsimmons
Ruby Robert Wallow Thruth
Jack Reeves
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San Francisco
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Buffalo
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Bobby Tracy
Omaha
Dave Shade
Bud J. Jean
Owaha
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Casper
Wro
Archie Ammons
Marshalltown
Mixed Battle Promises Spectacle in Waterloo Show
Waterloo fans await a landmark mixed bout at Ma Jestic Theatre next Tuesday as heavyweight Ralph Alexander meets light heavyweight wrestler Jack Rosauer. First of its kind in Waterloo, the bout pits boxing power against mat skill in a high anticipation clash. Rosauer challenges, Alexander accepts, rules and officials to be finalized, with both men confident of victory. The event aims to draw a record crowd for a fight and wrestling hybrid in the region.
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MaJestic Theatre
Ralph Alexander
Jack Rosaver
Alexander
Rosauer
Wade Thri Alexander
Iowa
Jeaders
Donts for Anglers from Albert Fe Jay in Canadian Red and Gun
Advice for anglers on trip conduct and technique. Warns against overselling catches or using old gear, emphasizes preparedness, good humor, and cooperative behavior. Encourages observing experienced anglers, sticking to promising spots, and avoiding arguments with veterans. Mentions a British gift of two sixteenth century guns presented to Miles Standish at Plymouth.
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Kilbane Criqui Bout Offered in Paris Raid
Paris offers a purse of 200000 francs about 30000 dollars for a Kilbane versus Criqui featherweight bantamweight title fight. The offer requires the bout to be held in Paris while Kilbane delays reply. Criqui would fight in the United States if a worthwhile offer is made.
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Duke Decazes
Johnny Kilbane
Eugene Criqui
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Criqui
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Tollefson Named East High Basketeers Captain
Tollefson was elected captain of the East High basketball team for next year at the squad's annual dinner at the retiring captain Ernest Wheeler's home. He played guard this past season and earned spots on the first all-Teachers tournament team and the second Ames all-state team. Coach Louis Kresensky presided as toastmaster with speakers including Fred J. Milter and G. A. Wheeler.
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Woman 70 and Gym Devotee Plays Basketball in St Louis
Mrs. Sarah Conrad, 70, attends gymnasium classes and plays basketball, saying exercise keeps her young. Wife of grocery firm president John F. Conrad, she and her husband recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. She began gym work at 57 and notes many elderly people are feeble due to lack of exercise.
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St. Louis
Sarah €. Conrad
John F. Conrad
Fitness Regimen Lets Older Women Stay Active
A woman recalls taking up gymnasium activities after raising her family. She attends twice weekly and enjoys calisthenics and dancing followed by basketball volleyball or cageball. When time permits she swims in the pool, a habit started ten years ago on her daughter’s advice to improve poise.
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