Finland sweeps 1st 3 in Olympic steeplechase
At Amsterdam on Aug 4 Finland secured the top three places in the 300 meters steeplechase with Koukola Nurmi and Andersony finishing first to third and Koukola setting a Olympic record at 9 minutes 31.8 seconds. Willie Ritola faltered as the U S had no podium in the event.
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Amsterdam
Finland
Koukola
Paave Nurmi
Andersony
Willie Ritola
United States
W. O. Spencer
Chicago A. A
Olympic Stadium
Irank Wykof
Kimitry Quinn
Charley Borah
Henny Russell
Russell
Switzerland
Japan
Turkey
Wrykoff
Hungary
Lammers
Jim Stewart
Panyo Yrjola
Ken Doherty
Tom Churchill
USA
Penn A. C
France
Harvard
Shell
Glapp
Olympic Swimming Stadium
America
Austin Clapp
Hollywood
Cal
Dap Takebeyoshi
Ray Ruddy
New York
Takaishi
Rudy
U.P
Belgium
Portugal
Italy
Dietel
Ray Barbuti
Canada
George Baird
Fred Alderman
Bud Spencer
Barbuti
Sreps
Bimmy Balt
Sweden
Great Britain
Giants Triumph as Lindstrom Blasts Ninth Inning Winner
New York Giants beat Cincinnati Reds 7 4 after Freddy Lindstrom hits a go ahead homer in the ninth, Shanty Hogan tied the game with an eighth inning shot and Otis Terry, Terry, and Lindstrom drive in key runs. Hogan also homered to spark the rally and Jackson scored ahead of him on the decisive plays.
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New York
Shanty Hogan
Jackson
Freddy Lindstrom
Giants
Reds
Lindstrom
Otton
Mel Ceame
Freddy
Cincinnati
Poas Critz
Zitemann
Walker
Kelly
Hiriaaa Allen
Fielrich
Callaghan
Luque
Welsh
Mann
o'Doul
Ifatooo
Reese
Linistrom
Terry
TD Oon
Fitzsimmons
O'Day
Cinemnati
Kelly O
Allen
Stripp
Mogan
Cohen
Tord
Critz
Ford
Cliteinnata
Ligue 2
Benton
Piissiminongi
Waiker
Filrsimmons
Ligue
Tosing
May
Amolren
Reardon
Moran
Magee
Tung
Wins in Olympics by 16 year old Elizabeth Robinson
Chicago’s Elizabeth Robinson, a 16 year old high school athlete, won the Olympic women’s 100 meter dash with a world record time of 12.15 seconds in a thrilling finale. Her rapid rise began last March and now caps a brief career of four races.
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Amsterdam
Seraphin Martin
France
Hans Hoafieister
Germany
Eddie Hamm
U, FY
Houben
Elizabeth “Robinson
Chicago
Coe and Cornell Face Strong Foes Next Grid Season
Coe College and Cornell College, Iowa members of the Midwest Conference, draw Big Ten foes in football. Coe plays Illinois at Champaign on Nov. 13, while Cornell meets Wisconsin at Madison the same day. Each school schedules five Midwest Conference games plus nonconference games, with Coe hosting three home games in Cedar Rapids and Cornell four at Mount Vernon.
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Cedar’ Rapids
Coe College
Cornell College
Iowa
Coe
University of Ilinois
Champaign
Cornell
University of Wisconsin At
Cedar Rapids
Mount Vernon
Auctioned Chess Library Reveals Historic Strategies and Artistry
London observers describe a vast collection from J W Rimington-Wilson and his son, featuring first editions from fifteenth century sources to Victorian masters. The sale highlights ornate chess sets with themed pawns and the prized autographed manuscript of Goldsmith’s Latin translation of De Ludo Scacchorum, reflecting rich medieval and early modern chess culture.
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London
Sothey's
J. W. Rimington-Wilson
BR. H. Rimington-Wilson
Jacobus de Cesselis
Columbus
America
Lucena
Oliver Goldsmith
Vide
Goldsmiths
Olympic winner Hamm sets broad jump Olympic record
Eddie Hamm of Georgia Tech sets a new Olympic record with a broad jump of 7.73 meters. The American bid faces only phenomena competition that could prevent victory in the event.
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Eddie Hamm
Georgia Tech
Saturday music notices and weather in Davenport Ames
A scrambled schedule lists multiple orchestras and concerts across venues including Capitol Theatre and Palais D Or, with times from 6 PM to 9:30 PM. Weather updates for MacWeather and Davenport Park Central Hotel appear alongside baseball scores and a news review in this mixed notices page.
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WHO
Dex Moines
Orchistra
Leatsolin
Caplto! Theatre
Palais D'Or
MacWeather
Park Central Hotel
Davenport
K.P
Philharmonie - Orchiesors
Sunday Programs Bring Diverse Shows to Des Moines
Des Moines schedule lists Bible association events and musical minutes. theater talks, gypsy choirs, organ recitals, weather updates, markets and radio programs throughout the day. multiple venues including Capitol Theatre and studios. notes include at least two broadcasts by David Lawrence and John Thompson along with school and church services.
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Des Moines
A. M
International Bible Ass'n
Phonograph
Stetson
Capitol Theatre
David Lawse
Gypsy Gerenaders
Bankers Life Sym
Bol Davenport
David Lawrence
Atwater Kent Archists
Phonograph Records
Weakler
Radio Farm Service
Yi$ Plm
John Thompson
Abassadors
E. RR. Harlan
O'Cedar
Birmingham Star Hitting Close to 200 This Season
Birmingham, Aug. 3. Elliott Bigelow of the Birmingham Barons is near 200 hits this season and approaching a .500 batting average, leading 22 U S leagues with the standout mark. Critics note his left-throwing weakness, now challenged by training to throw right handed, boosting his fielding as he pursues the title of top batter.
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Birmingham
Ala
Elliott Bigelow
Birmingham Barons
Southern Association
United States
Bigelow
Washville
Hill
Birmingham Slugger
Becker-Chapman Hopes 10 Percent To Reclaim Barton Cup
Becker-Chapman post No. 138 American Legion, holder of the James F. Barton trophy for largest four year membership gain, again leads with 72 percent gain. A rival at 4 percent trails as the state convention at Cedar Rapids prepares to award the roving silver cup on September 10 to 12. The post aims to reach 1,000 members next year to secure permanent possession, after already winning the Hanford MacNider trophy for community service twice.
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Becker-Chapman Post
American Legion
James F. Barton
Des Moines
Alsho
James F. Barlow
National Adjutant
Indianapolis
Ind
Barton
Fort Dodge
G. Hy Crow
Fourth Street West
Becker-Chapmean Post
Hanford MacNider
Gedar Rapids
Youth Who Left Home at Ionia is George Bartz
Additional information concerning the disappearance of a youth from near Nashua July 14, identifies him as George Bartz, 18, not Charles Barth. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bartz live at Ionia. Information may be given to them or to Sheriff Upham at New Hampton.
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Nashua
C. A. Upham
Chickasaw County
George Bartz
Charles Barth
Charles Bartz
Ionia
Sheriff Upham
New Hampton
Hawks and players surface in Valley league notes
The Hawk's Nest Burlington notes Einer Klumpp to Mobile for 1500, Kalumpp bought by Bees from Ottumwa for 500. Cedar Rapids and Dubuque baseball plans and a neglected field improvement are discussed. Rock Island reports Hawks winning streaks, Wa terloo pitcher Jim Grant potential sale, and Rock Island hope with three games left.
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Burlington
Einer Klumpp
Mobile
Ala
Jeague
Klumpp
Bees
Ottumwa
Hollywood
Rock Island
Marshalltown
Islanders
Waterloo
Jim Grant
Sterling
Oklahoma City
Indians
Jim
Rock Island Argus
Waterleo
Hawks
Mit
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Birmingham Star
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First National Bank Bldg
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