JIN GRANT HURLS MASTERFUL BALL FOR Waterloo Win
Waterloo Hawks beat Rock Island 12 to 4 extending lead in pennant chase. Jim Grant allowed 11 hits but drew support as Cedar Rapids opens a three game series today with Frenk Lamanski to pitch in game one. Hampton started for Rock Island before Smith relieved. Crowds reached about 500 as Waterloo showcased power with three extra base hits including a homer by Grant.
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Jim Grant
Waterloo
Hawks
Grant
Jim
Cedar Rapids
Cletus Dixon
Frenk Lamanski
Womerun
Rock Island
Hampton
Smith
Bill Steinecke
Seeo
Fas
Ate
Islander and Rock Island Baseball Scoring Summary
In a high scoring game Islander jumped early with three runs as Frost, Dixon, and Steinecke contributed. Spot Grant homered, and a series of singles, a triple by Prerost, and errors fueled a large scoring night. Rock Island matched with multiple runs including Hendee’s triple and Miller’s double, aided by Stocktons RBI and Venock’s sacrifice fly. Pitchers Hampton and Smith split workload as several players contributed across innings.
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Frost
Wolfer
Dixon
Steinecke
Spot Grant
Scere
F Prerost
Kernan
Smith
Hampton
Prerost
Sette
Shinecke
Serre
Spot
Grant
Walker
Jimny
Rock Island
Andre
Jim Gramserrar
Veneck
Hendee
Miller
Stockton
Poae Genin
Waterloo
Swanson
S. Grant
Venock
J. Grant
Genin
Henadee
Eff Hampton
Ganin
Josia
Nitcher
Jeft
Bares
Water Joo
Ingnetssen
McPartland
One-Act Play and City Puzzlements in Kansas City Star
A collage of humorous items from the Kansas City Star notes playful headlines and odd anecdotes. It mentions Mayor Walker rumored in various cities, a Toreador Tale, a pun on a popular song, and a quip about a Long Island cook with field glasses. The piece ends with a Republican committee chair aiming to raise 4,000,100 dollars.
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Kansas City
Bob
Leavenworth
Long Island
National Republican Committee
J. M
Major League Hitters National and American Leagues
A summary of top hitters and leaders by league with teams Boston Pittsburgh and New York. Highlights include Ruth Gehrig Lazzeri Foxx Simmons and Hornsby among others, and pitching leaders Benton Hoyt. Data reflects season to date performance and year ago leaders.
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Gan
Goslin
Washington
Simmons
Phils
Phil
Gehrig
New York
Lazzeri
Foxx
Athletics
Simmens
Philadelphia
Hornsby
Braves
Yankees
Ie Ruth
Cobh
Hottomley
Cards
Bottomley
Custer
Cubs
Benton
Giants
Canadian sprint ace Williams faces Olympic hurdles at Amsterdam
Amsterdam reports Percy Williams, 18, the Canadian sprint champion, celebrated two Olympic titles and plans to race in the relay next Saturday. His rise from Vancouver waiter to Olympic star is chronicled with Granger’s role in discovering him, and his unorthodox training against handicapped rivals. Williams’ early funding struggles and a near-miss at trials are noted along with his world record 200 meters time of 10 3-5 seconds.
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Courier Special Service
Iowa City
George H. Baird
University of Towa
Baird
Amsterdam Stadium
Fred Alderman
Michigan State
Illinois A. C
John Lewis
Detroit
Emerson Spencer
Stanford
United States
Spencer
Amsterdam
Percy Williams
Ralph Craige
P. J. Mulgueen
Toronto
Vancouver
Williams
Telay
Granger
B. C
U.2
Bob Granger
University’ of
British Columbia
Cochet Clinches Davis Cup for France in Decisive Singles
French tennis star Henri Cochet defeated William Tilden in straight sets 9-7 8-6 6-4 to keep the Davis Cup in France. Cochet, the smallest member of the team, also helped Borotra win the doubles with partners Hunter on Sunday.
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Henri Cochet
France
William Tilden
Cochet
Borotta
Tilden
Hunter
Pa Stribling Claims His Boy Should Have Gene Tunney's Title
Macon Georgia August 2 URI W L Stribling father of heavyweight contender Stribling asserts his son is the rightful world heavyweight champion. He says the boy has defeated Johnny Risko Tom Loughran and George Cook and is the successor to Tunney. The son is presently in New York.
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PA Stribling
Gene Tunney
Macon
Uri
W. L. Stribling
Young Stribling
Georgia
Ixley
Aybody
Aghter
sJeading
Johnny Risko
Tom Loughran
George Cook
Tunney
Pa. Stribling
New York
Standings and results from the Mississippi Valley and Western leagues
The Mississippi Valley League standings list Moline Ottumwa Dubuque and Burlington with records, while yesterday’s scores include Moline vs Ottumwa and Waterloo results. National league lines show St Louis Brooklyn and Chicago with records. multiple clubs posted results and postponements. Western League standings cover Wichita Tulsa Des Moines and Denver with recent games and win totals.
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Mississipepy Valley League
W.L
Walrrina
Moumar Town
R, Tsiand
Burlton
Moline
Rapids
Dubuque
W. TL
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
N. York
Boston
Chicago
Philadel
L. Pet. W. OL
York
Wasl'ton
Detroit
Cleveland
Dostan
Chienke
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Lowis
Ametic Aseo Caton
Tnd
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Toledo
ANSAS
Minnganolls
Sane
Columbus Western League
Fete
Bupblo
Wichita
Atbe Ok. Ciy IM
Tulse
Moines
Denver
Moline Pick Up Packers Double in Tight Game
In a brisk contest, Moline overpowered the Packers with timely offense. Marling and Winter led the attack while Koenecke contributed a homer and a timely triple to pace the offense.
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Moline
Packers
Koenecke
Which putter suits the average golfer steel or aluminum
The piece cites Bob Cruikshank winner of multiple Open titles recommending a steel putter with a goose neck and heavy head for stability and truer hits. It notes some players succeed with aluminum as well and urges personal practice to decide. It also mentions a boxing note about a potential heavyweight title decision if a rival defeats Wiggins.
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Bob Cruickshank
Los Angeles
San Antonio
Bot Springs
Marriner-Wiggins Contest Attracts Interest Tonight
Chicago reports a 10 round heavyweight bout as Chuck Wiggins of Indianapolis faces Les Marriner former Illinois football star. Marriner has knocked out 16 of his last 17 foes and seeks a serious test in his career showdown tonight.
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Chicago
Chuck Wiggins
Indianapolis
Jack Dempsey
Les Marriner
University of Illinois
Marriner
Sheridan defeats Palmer in close eight at Electric Park
Homer Sheridan of Sioux City edged Walter Palmer, a colored fighter from Tacoma, in an eight round windup at Electric Park. Sheridan used a precise left and sharp shooting to win three rounds while Palmer took only one. prelims featured Kid Henry and Tiger Trask with a foul decision and a KO.
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Julius F. Jonson
Homer Sheridan
Sioux City
Walter Palmer
Tacoma
Wash
Electric Park
Palmer
Sheridan
Kid Henry
Cedar Falls
Tiger Trask
Waterloo
Trask
Henry
Imball
Des Moines
Robert Bob
Vernie Ray
Ray
Nauman Nine Defeats Legion Junior Team
Nauman Nine defeated the Legion Junior nine in a City league game at Byrnes Park last night, 5 to 1. Mordam earned the win with nine strikeouts and allowed few hits. Love and Scott pitched for the Legion.
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Nauman
Legion
American
Old Gold Leaves Shape Tobacco Quality
Describes three types of tobacco leaves, coarse top-eaves and withered ground-leaves, all irritating to the throat or lacking aroma, while heart-leaves are valued for cooling and fragrant smoking qualities, noting only these heart-leaves are used in Oup Gowns.
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Lamanski
Mason City
Walter Patton
Harvey Bryant
Patton
Greer
George, McManus
Hollywood
Houston
Berlin
Banff
Hoover
Eastern Journal
Ruth
Yanks
Touhloa Fingstead
Red Sox
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Senators
Blolon Bare Mosil
White Sox
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Mid Lothian Country Club
Meusel
Yankers Vet
Hargraves
Hack Wilson
Gehrigie
Less Neisslie
Bob Weiland
Vetarg
Ottumwaa
Ahpoae Robinson
Tasch
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Go! Skinner
Leapese
Fuhrman
Witte
Wereeel
Taylor
Borers ‘Moore
Ceedaee
Savant
Fay Schulz
Wilson
Speas
Murchison
Olnth
Aten
Hemsley
Ef Walczak
Og Parker
Db Hendrix
Soy Reed
Kroner
Benson
Chadwick
Manchester
Cadees
Nelssite
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Harmecuns
Skinner
Koe
Recke
Walczak
Neissue
Parker
Schulz
Neisstie
Neisstte
Bills
Ottumwa
Jansen
Eee
Ottumya
Fore Hemsley
Kuoenecke
Ib Tread Hendrix
Peer Benson
A Weiland
Momera A
Weiland
Bryant
Hendrix
Kornecke
Sac Sanrifice
Stock
Murchi
Wellang
Muerhison
Cltumns
Moling
Dansen
Ran
Wiggins
Cae
Sioux
Lou Gehrig
Gota
New York Yankees
Babo Rok
Nomena E&p. Loriiard Co
Rat
Babe Ruth
Lou of
Big Smile
Prince
Swatcom
Vow Wan
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