Opening practice for Mississippi Valley League players in Waterloo
Waterloo Iowa reports that thirty baseball players, including notable shortstop Stuart Clarke from Oakland, arrive for the opening practice. Manager Dixon plans one daily session from 11 am to 4 pm. Clarke may shift to second base. other veterans and rookies from diverse stations join drills ahead of a Sunday series at Quincy.
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Charke
Quincy
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Dresden
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Gettysburg
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Rockford
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Stonefort
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Des Moines
Kim Grant
Wayne Hickox
Oelwein
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Waterloo
Harry Backer
Kan City
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Taylorville
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Joe Fillingham
Rice
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Louw Witry Sails to Weekly Shoot Lead at Byrnes Park
Louw Witry posted the high average in Waterleo Gun Club's weekly shoot at Byrnes Park traps on Saturday afternoon with a record of out of 50 shots. He hit a perfect 25 in the second string. Warry Chapman had the second high average with 92 of 160. The day was unfavorable for top scoring and most scores were low.
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Lou Witry
Waterleo Gun Club
Byrnes Park
Witry
Warry Chapman
District News Summary From scattered Dispatches
Nonsense and garbled items from a late edition mix political barbs and light quips. References mention a King of Lape land and Japland, random Chicago style lines, and banter about elections in Towa with unspecified candidates. The piece reads like a collage of headlines, puzzles, and stray notes with no clear single story.
Standings and results for Te clubs across leagues
Incomplete standings show teams like Ye Bits and Washington with scattered scores. Western, Invaukan Tass, and Meier L Tsiphy post varying results. Fragmentary names and numbers obscure full outcome details and dates.
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Tesaede
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Invaukan Tass
Wile
Western
Meier L
Tsiphyx -Telft
Senators defeat Yankees in 11 innings
In Washington, the Senators beat the New York Yankees 4 to 2 in 11 innings. Bob Meusel homered for the Yankees and Joe Bush pitched for the Senators in a long extra frame duel.
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Associated Press
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Bob Shockey
Yanks
Joe Bush
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Sacred Heart Baseball Opens 1926 Season With Win
Sacred Heart defeated Basle Coates High 1 10 yesterday afternoon in the season opener. Webber pitched well for the victors and Sacred Heart collected 18 hits off two Eagle Center pitchers, though defensive support limited their margin.
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Basle Coates High
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Sacred Heart
Illinois U routs Iowa in Big Ten baseball opener 17 4
Illinois University defeated Iowa 17 to 4 in the Big Ten opener. Multiple errors by Iowa aided Illinois as Winds hit safely and Carhin led the offense with a triple. Stewart pitched well for Iowa but took the loss as several thousand fans watched at the stadium.
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O-Eoach
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Vasebury
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Fitzsimmons Knocks Corbett in Prosaic Style Showdown
The article recalls Bob Fitzsimmons defeat of Jim Corbett at Carson City and Coney Island, noting Fitzsimmons’ dramatic knockout and the crowd’s curiosity over the finishing blow. It contrasts his sensational wins with a plain, prosaic ending when he himself was stopped.
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Jim Corbett
Carson City
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Tritz
Jim Defirles
Fitzsimmons
Coney Island
Drake Relays Draw About 2500 Athletes to Des Moines
Ossie Solem Drake University athletic director reports near 2500 athletes will compete as 30 universities 42 colleges and 35 high schools enter the Drake relays to be held Friday and Saturday in Des Moines. Top programs like Oregon Notre Dame Michigan and Nebraska West compete alongside others from the Big Ten and Missouri Valley.
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Ossie Solem
Drake University
Washington University of St. Louis
Oregon Ariesiversity of Southern California
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Utah University
Marquette
Nebraska
Charley Hoff to Get Only Expense Money at Drake
Des Moines April. Charles Hoff world champion from Norway is to receive only expense money for his appearance at the Drake relays. Drake officials deny any payment beyond expenses and confirm Hoff’s entry under AAU rules. University of Town plans a strong contingent led by Coach Bresnahan with four men in most events and a formidable one mile relay team aiming to defend its Drake record.
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Charles
Alter
Norway
Drake
Wtinn
Swanarer
Rickard to Meet Dempsey for Bout Plans in West
Rickard, a Cannery promoter, travels southwest to arrange a possible bout with Jack Dempsey. He aims to secure a New York Yankee Bay bout with Gene Tunney in August, naming the site upon return.
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UPJ
Hylans
Vex Rickard
Cannery
Jack Dempsey
Rickard
Yempsey
Bins
Gemie Punt
New York
Nanay Bay
Reinbeck Beats Dysart High In Opener 5 to 4
In an April 19 high school baseball opener Reinbeck edged Dysart High 5 to 4. Dysart pitchers struggled as Reinbeck hitters delivered timely hits and fast play while Dysart’s defense fought to defend.
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Reinbeck
Dysart
Oniheak
Tibts High School
Chese
Camel Cigarette Advertising Promises Smooth Gentle Taste
The ad proclaims no expense spared to make Camels the finest cigarettes offering smooth mellow flavor. It invites readers to compare with other brands and promises a mild taste free of after-taste and suggests trying Camels.
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