Waterlooo Hawks Split Twinbill With Dubuque Fans Relieved
The Hawks split a two game set with Dubuque as Waterloo won the second match 2 to 1 after a 4 to 3 defeat in the opener. Climbers led early with Mannel’s third inning hit and strong plays by Moore and Oster, while Waterloo’s late rally featured Kelly and Moore in a stretched finish.
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Armstrong
Kelly
Barger
Jackson
Waterloo
Mullen
Johnson
J. Delaney
O'Shea
Moon
McEwan
Perdirtz
Mann
Willoughby
Moore
Kellex
Worthy
Mullen Clontel
Standings and Play by Play From Du Buque Baseball
A Du Buque right fielder Fielding on a sacrifice fly to Young, the play sent Kelly racing to second base. Willoughby advanced and later scored, finishing with a 4 1 margin in a contested inning.
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Young
Dubuque
Kelly
Willoughby
Boylemen Shut Out in Third Straight Game with Ottumwa
Marshalltown loses 5 to 0 to Ottumwa marking a third straight defeat. Didier pitched well, avoiding trouble in the seventh as Mattick’s catch and timely fielding sealed Ottumwa’s win. The game featured Usual errors and fielding miscues, with Ottumwa taking control early and cruising to the shutout.
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Boylemen
Ottumwa
Marshalltown
Didier
Ansons
Matticks
Mattick
Christie
Othumwa
J.i
Mooney
Beaty Ford
Woon
Mier
MR Joy
Mer Tan
Sh Lembke
Ileming
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Ford
Heath
Iy Didier
Holselaw
Holsclaw
Reever
Murray
Tim Vires
Harmon
Green
Giants Sweep Reds In Double Win To Lead NL
The New York Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4 to 2 and 5 to 4 at Redland Field, widening their lead to seven games over Cincinnati. Babe Ruth barely affected St. Louis’ game as the Browns lost to the Americans. The Pirates dropped 6 to 4 to the Nationals, while Brooklyn beat the Cubs 5 to 1 in Chicago. Cleveland topped Washington 5 to 2 and Philadelphia routed Chicago 14 to 4. Boston edged Detroit 2 to 1, delaying a Red Sox-White Sox rainout in a separate game. Dennis Gearin won his first major league game with a relief appearance for the New York Nationals in the second game. Tris Speaker’s ninth-inning catch saved a Cleveland win over Washington.
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Oelwein to Open Bids for City Improvements
Oelwein Iowa announces bidding for additional sanitary sewers pumping station and equipment. Bids due by August 17 with work to start by September 1 and finish by November 20.
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Sioux City bantam beats Buck Timothy on technical KO in 3rd
Sioux City bantam eight led by Ta Earl McArthur defeated Buck Timothy of Davenport by a technical knockout in the third round of a scheduled 10 round bout. Ralph DePalma won the 25 lap dirt track race in Quincy adding 25 points to his year total. Henry Sullivan completed seventh Jenelish channel swim in 27 hours 25 minutes, third to succeed. Davis Cup matches Australia Japan set for Chicago over Thu Sat Sun due to President Harding funeral. Winners to meet French team at Brookline Aug 18. Jose Rar aims to break mile record at national AAU meet in Stage Field Aug 30. The earliest money used animal skins.
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Sioux City
Earl McArthur
Buck Timothy
Davenport
Quincy
Ralph DePalma
American Association
Calis
France
Henry Sullivan
Chicago
Australia
Japan
Harding
Brookline
Massy
Jose Rar
Stage Field
Hawks News Notes and Schedule Shuffle at Dubuque
Joe McGinnity singles out changes in the lineup as the Hawks press for the pennant with more home games left. He dislikes Billy Young in right field and eyes new stars including Rube Nobles while Arthur Delaney pitched both ends yesterday for the Climbers. The club heads to Marshalltown for three games with Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Ottumwa, and Rock Island on the slate as the season nears its end.
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Hawks
Josephus McGinnity
Tron
Wayterloo
Dubuque
Weeden
Mannel
Armstrong
Kelly
Young
Moore
Canter
Oster
Perdutz
A. Delaney
Hyde
Perdirtz
Conneryia McGoldrick
Joe McGinnity
Joe
Billy Young
McGinnity
Rube Nobles
Wisconsin
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Cardinals
Ottumwa
Mattick
Cedar Rapids
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Lindwear
Cs Climbers
Bunls
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Rock Island
Chicago Husky Seeks Fight After Firpo Clash
Jim Stone, a 24 year old 6'5" 200 pound Chicago heavyweight, anxious to book a Waterloo bout with Iowa contender Ralph Alexander after fighting Luis Firpo. Stone’s manager mails a challenge as Stone eyes defenses against Langford or Wills for the colored heavyweight title, with Dempsey looming as next world championship foe.
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Luis
Firpo
Chicago
Waterloo
Iowa
Ralph Alexander
Stone
Jack Dempsey
Midwest
Sam Langford
Harry Wills
Lynch Suspended as New Jersey Boxing Probe Moves On
Atlantic City August 7. World bantamweight champion Joe Lynch suspended by E J Holland deputy boxing commissioner for allegedly declining to box an opponent chosen by North Side Athletic club. Lynch manager Eddie Mead also suspended.
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Joe Wyxch
Atlantic City
N. J
Joe Lynch
New Jersey
E. J. Holland
Lynch
North Side Athletic Club
Eddie Mead
Johnson Gives but Four Hits in Medal Round
In a Cedar Rapids contest Johnson held Rock Island to four hits as Buns triumph in a medal play round. The Telegraph notes questions on stroke recall and rules, with Johnson and Sudbrook facing off and Swanson, Thomason, and Slyker among those mentioned in the gameplay and scoring recap.
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Buns
Rock Island
Es Lowe
Johnson Yea
Uwice
Buryie
Sudbrookler
Eissler
Bunnies
Swanson
Sai “Siplay
Yovis i
Cooper
W. Johnson
Thomason
Slyker
Concannon
Bissell
Dempser
Cedar Rapids
Sudbrook
Thock Island
Condon
Rye
Hovis
Stokke
Dempsey
Pederson
Severeld
SAFE OR OUT Rules Clarified In Baseball Inquiries
A reader asks if a batted ball that results in an out by an outfielder counts as a hit and whether a hit can be awarded when an infielder does not make the play. The article also covers slippery elm ban, and whether a run scores when a runner tied at third is put out.
Sullivan Completes English Channel Swim in Record Time
Henry Sullivan, an American swimmer, completed the English Channel crossing after 26 hours 43 minutes, earning a 1000 pound reward despite a minor unmet condition. He becomes the first to swim the channel since 1911, with only Burgess and Webb prior. Meanwhile Mrs Carlson, pursuing the feat, faced cold and exhaustion two miles from Sangatte, while three other starters abandoned their attempts.
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Henry Sullivan
Sullivan
T. W. Burgess
Capt
Webb
Clemington Carlson
Sangatte
Cape Griz Nez
Sheridan No Hit No Run Victory In Twilight League
Sheridan pitched a complete no hit no run game as First M. E. blanked Burton Avenue Baptist 10 to 6 in a Sunday school twilight league encounter. Errors allowed Baptist baserunners but Sheridan remained unscored upon.
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Wills
Leukhr
Bill Wolcott
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Halley
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Jenkins Trains at Bathing Beach in Good Shape
Harold Jenkins, Waterloo welterweight, returns to form after weeks on the ring and eyes victory over Cedar Rapids challenger George Melachar. Promoter Ralph Alexander predicts a top summer card as Melachar squaring off at Electric Park tomorrow night. A stray weather line notes rain falls faster than 26 feet per second.
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Waterloo
George Melachar
Cedar Rapids
Electric Park
Jenkins
Cedar River Park
Melachar
Ralph Alexander
Tips on golf drive length and shot timing from Sandy Herd
Sandy Herd emphasizes smooth play for longer drives noting timing is crucial and a precise black flick at impact yields ideal distance. He warns against overstriving for length and suggests avoiding forced extra effort in the swing.
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Sandy Herd
Mike
Knipp Sets Sights On St Paul Welterweight Bout
Joe Knipp trains hard for Friday night six round windup against St Paul welterweight Jack Lewis at the baseball park. Knipp has shown poorer training in past bouts but his handlers say this camp is different due to respect for Lewis’ power. Promoters shift fights to Friday to fit public interest and avoid Electric Park Wednesday events.
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Jack Lewis
St. Paul
Baseball Park
Knipp
Lewis
Electric Park
Yesterday's Homeruns Highlight National and American Leaders
The report lists players such as Miller Hooper and Fournier amid efforts by Chicago Athletics and Brooklyn to top totals. It summarizes top homerun figures, including a high total around 928.19 for an American league context and 392 for a National league, with further unclear figures.
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Hooper
Chicago Athletics
Fournier
Brooklyn
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Leonard Dundee Fight Promises Big Box Office Clash
Boxing promoter rivalry heats up as Benny Leonard and Johnny Dundee plan a September six bout at Yank Stadium drawing crowds and press away from the Dempsey Firpo event. Promoters Tex Rickard and Charles Stoneham face publicity battles, with the New York fighters courting a wide, paying audience. Leonard hopes the date boosts attendance after Dempsey Wilpo talks, while fans flock to the spectacle.
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Benny Leonard
Johnny Dundee
Yank Stadium
Tex Rickard
Charle Stoneham
New
Leonard White
Rickar
Gianta
Dempsey-Firpo
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Central Park
Leonard
Dempsey
Wilpo
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