America Win: Olympic Track Championship Again
The United States held the Olympic track and field title for the ninth time in 32 years but faced a tougher field led by Finland and the British Empire. Ray Barbuti's 400 meter win plus two victorious American relays saved the U S overall as El Guafi's marathon upset capped a dramatic finish.
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Alan J. Gould
Associated Press
Amsterdam
United States
France
Alferlan
el Quail
Jale Ray
Lloyd Hahn
Frank Wyko
Joie Ray
Finland
Japan
Germany
Finlandy
Paavo Nurmi
Willie Ritola
el Guafi
Percy Williams
el Ouati
Miguel Plaza
Ray
Boston
Douglas Lowe
England
Bud Houser
Jackson Scholz
Nurmi
Ritola
F. Morgan ‘Taylor
Harold Osborn
Dehart Hubbard
A. W. Winter
Australia
Lee Barnes
California
U.P
America
Ray Barbuti
Cambridge
Lawson Robertson
Tildens Legs Strain After Long Set in Early Tennis Sight
The article discusses aging athletes with a focus on speed and endurance, citing Bill Tilden and Grover Cleveland Alexander. It notes Alexander’s enduring pitching speed and the belief that four Alexanders could win a pennant yearly.
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Alba
Bill’ Tilden
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Rogers Harrisby
Big Alec
Ania Rogers
Canucks Triumph as Canada Surges in Games
The Canucks proved a sensational foe to the United States with a strong display from Percy Williams. Canadian field men showed consistency and record miles while Germany failed to meet expectations, and the American squad won despite tough competition.
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Germany
Canada
Percy Williams
Walsh Beats Yankees as Walsh Fans Nine in Win
Chicago Aug 6 Ed Walsh Jr the Little Moose of the White Sox pitched all nine innings vs the New York Yankees fanning nine and holding off a late rally to win 5 to 4 in front of 40000 at Greater Comiskey Park. Ruth Gehrig and Meusel struck out once each as Walsh shut down the Yanks.
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Walsh
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Gehrig
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Meusel
Henry Johnson
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Owens
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Waterloo Hawks extend lead in Valley by weekend
The Waterloo Hawks strengthen their grip atop the Valley league late in the weekend as they outpace the Islanders by 11 games. Pat Patterson returns from a suspension to push the team toward more wins, while Haw k catcher Bill Steinecke departs for the Seattle club in mid August.
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Waterloo
Hawks
Islanders
Rock Island
Pat Patterson
Bill Steinecke
Seattle
Tony Maneee
Dubuqué
Telegraph-Herald
Waterloo Hawks
Yesterday's Homers and League Leaders in Brief
A compact note lists top homer totals from yesterday and current leaders. Entries mention players and clubs such as Cardinals Giants and Tigers with scattered abbreviations like Rath, Watson, Gehrig, Hornsby and Hurst among the names.
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Cardinals Skeches
Jackson
Giants
Uelmann
Detroit
Rath
Wack Watson
Bottomley
Gehrig
Rigzonewe
Hurst
Hofer
Hornsby
Harper JA
Raweer
Kid Spruce Meets Jackson in Park Boxing Card
An Emancipation Day boxing program at Electric Park features four bouts and a battle royal. Kid Spruce of Waterloo faces Tut Jackson of Mason City in a six round main event. Bud Gorman meets Kid Bird and Butt Moorehead duels Lester Wilson in four round bouts. An eight-fighter girls exhibition rounds out the card. The show begins at 3 30 p m.
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Electric Park
Kid Spruce
Waterloo
Tut Jackson
Mason City
Bud Gorman
Kid Bird
Butt Moorehead
Lester Wilson
Dysart Ball Team Loses First Game in Corn Belt Loop
Dysart dropped its first Corn Belt league game, losing 3 to 2 at Dike as Hoffmann pitched a four-hitter for the locals. Reinbeck beat Hudson 7 to 5, Giladbrook edged Eagle Center 2 to 1, leaving Dysart with a large league lead despite the defeat. standings show Reinbeck and Hudson competing in the circuit.
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Dysart
Corn Belt Loop
Courier Spee Hudson
Dike
Hoffman
Reinbeck
Hudson
Giladbrook
Eagle Center
Reinbeck Hudson
Gibbs To Face Kid Shubert In Comeback Bout
Bully Gibbs of Cedar Falls returns to the ring after nearly two years to meet Kid Shubert of Minneapolis in a six round windup at Electric Park on Wednesday night. Shubert, a college graduate, has reportedly never lost a pro bout and is expected to be a top contender soon.
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Cedar Falls
Kid Shubert
Minneapolis
Electric Park
Gibbs
Joe Knipp
Waterloo
Armory
Shubert
Jack Tierney
Middlewest
Tierney
Jack Donath
Kid Radica
Belle Plaine
Chauncey Cameron
Waddell Cola
Kid Lehr
Ernie North
Kid Henry
Kid Chappie
Alvin Belo
Kid Villa
Roscoe Murphy
Kid Lloyd
Lehr
North
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