Pittsburgh loses first home game in cold drizzle
In Pittsburgh, April 24 the home opener ended in a loss to St. Louis. Four first inning runs, three hits, two errors and a wild pitch set the tone. Haines left after the third. Jacobs finished. Final St Louis 8, Pittsburgh 4 with multiple errors and key hits cited.
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Boston Takes Tilt From Washington
Boston defeated Washington 4 to 2 in a game played in Washington D C yesterday. Jeney outpitched Courtney and Aarhary, while Foster drove in three of Boston runs. Maston scored one for Boston and Hams reached base. Other games in the American league were postponed.
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Standing of Teams in Tennant Races Advertised
The standings list multiple teams with city affiliations including Minneapolis Toledo Columbus Milwaukee Kansas City Louisville Indianapolis Des Moines Wichita Joplin Sioux City Tulsa Omaha and others. An advertisement by Waterloo Bank & Trust Company offers loans on improved Waterloo city property and farms with liberal rates and options.
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East High Opens Season with 3 2 Win Over Iowa State Teachers
East High edges Iowa State Teachers College of Cedar Falls 3 to 2 in a Cedar River park opener. Pitcher Gindt allowed four hits in four innings with strong support from catcher O Connor and a near flawless defense. Maxon batted well for the visitors, while Parkin added two runs for East High as the game served as a practice tilt before the Reinbeck schedule.
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Baseball batting leaders noted in early season reports
Chicago’s George Weaver leads American league hitters with .600 after 10 at bats in three games, while Babe Ruth opens slow at .238 across five games for New York. Elliott tops National league with .667 in Brooklyn three games, Brainard leads American Association at .533 in Calumet four games, and Ellis Birmingham leads the Southern Association with 14 hits in 26 at bats for .528.
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Yale and Columbia Two Mile Race Set Today
New Haven racing date April 24 reports Yale and Columbia varsity crews prepared for a two mile race on the Housatonic river at Shelton with a curtain-raiser by junior crews. Also notes Olympian hockey results and Annapolis naval academy oarsmen shaping up for three Severn River races.
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Waterloo City Baseball League Formed for 1920 Season
An eight team semi pro league for Waterloo and Greater Waterloo area was organized to run major league activities in 1920. A four member business and four player board oversees finance grounds umpires rules and schedule with committees drawn from players managers and non players. J W Thompson expected to be elected president at the April 27 meeting as Ray Eggert and local businessmen spoke on backing the venture.
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Chicago Baseball Loses 4 3 to All-Chinese Nine in Honolulu
The University of Chicago baseball team fell 4 to 3 to an all-Chinese nine in Honolulu. The Chicago squad was en route to the Far East when the game was played.
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Young Business Men's club enters seminrol baseball race
The Young Business Men's club debuts in the semiornal city league race with a strong lineup and solid pitching staff. Practice has been ongoing indoors. BASI GAMES NEXT WEEK. Iowa State Teachers' college meets Coe college at Cedar Falls Tuesday afternoon. Nauman Colts face Jesup Sunday at Jesup. East High plays Blairstown on May 1.
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Wills Wins Over Langford and Other Ring News
In Denver Harry Wills drew a referee's decision after 15 rounds against Sam Langford. In Jersey City Willie Jackson defeated Jack Lawler in eight rounds. In Detroit KH. O. Brennan knocked out Sergeant Lodge in the second round.
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Probable Point Winners at Antwerp by Ed Hughes
California sprinter Charlie Paddock emerges as a leading contender for Antwerp in the 100 meters and sprints. His Millrose form and interallied titles, plus his modesty and quick starts, position him as a probable point winner amid strong competition. His father funds elite training facilities to boost his son’s track career.
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Drake Relays Faces Record Entries In Distance And Dash
Des Moines April 24 World record holders compete in Drake Relays today as 31 si meet entries push the event toward a record field. Howard Drew Cleworth Sholtz headline a crowded dash field with Missouri and Drake among top challengers. University entries reach 25 with 15 colleges and 26 high schools in minor events. Open events spotlight mile and two mile relays with Illinois Notre Dame Michigan Missouri Chicago leading a strong field. University four mile relay includes Oklahoma Drake Ames Iowa Wisconsin Notre Dame Kansas and more.
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Tommy Gibbons Plans Invasion of England
St. Paul April 24 Tommy Gibbons the St Paul heavyweight fighter plans an invasion of England says the brother of the famous fighter will join the trip.
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Phantom to sail for England for contests in May
Phantom plans a May 21 voyage to England to take part in several contests and seeks a bout with British heavyweight Joe Beckett, whom Georges Carpentier defeated in 74 seconds. Gibbons hopes to replicate that feat.
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Tripoli Fans Back Fast Semi Pro Baseball Team
Tripoli Iowa intends to put Tripoli on the baseball map this season after a booster meeting pledged 500 of 1500 to support a fast semi pro team. Walt C. Fergeman, formerly of Waterloo, leads the push as local fans expect the national sport to thrive through the season.
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