Great Black Hawk County Golf Tourney Action Nears Semis
The Waterloo Evening Courier reports two thrilling second round matches at Sunnyside Country Club. Fred McClain beat R H Garrison 3 and 1, while E Lloyd Willard toppled Lyle Langdon 1 up. Kilgore and Willard prepare for a semifinal clash as other flights push toward Sunday finals with medals ready for winners.
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Waterloo
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William Wilder
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Palm or a loose grip in swinging mechanics
Exploring how grip type affects arm action in a golf swing. The question contrasts whether a palm grip or a looser hold alters forearm rotation, wrist hinge, and overall swing path, and whether grip choice meaningfully changes control or power.
Grip and swing advice from 1924 Western Open champion
By William M. Fohlhorn, the 1924 Western Open champion, the article explains grip impact on arm action. A tight grip hinders muscle function, so grip the club loosely as you would an axe or a tennis racket to enable coordinated hand and arm motion during the swing.
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William Mfhlhorn
McFarlane Holds Lead In Sunnyside Club Final
Arch McFarlane leads R H Garrison two up after 18 holes in Sunnyside Country Club championship play. Final 18 set for Thursday afternoon. Garrison also faced Fred McClain in a prior round, McClain winning 3 and 1.
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Branch Rickey Receives Five Year Cardial Contract
Branch Rickey will remain as vice president and business manager of the St. Louis Cardinals under a five year contract announced by President Sam Breadon. The deal continues Rickey's pivotal role after his prior contract expired this season. Breadon credits Rickey with building the championship organization and notes clubs now trend toward developing players in minor leagues under his model. Rickey served as field manager until May 1925 when replaced by Rogers Hornsby.
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Kansas boxers rating plan may be sent to national body
Topeka Aug 8 The Kansas plan for rating boxers may be presented to the National Boxing Association at its Toledo meeting Oct 17. Proposed by Les Edmonds executive secretary of the Kansas Athletic Commission and NBA legislative chair. The system would create an official fighter record across 20 states and five foreign countries.
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Army
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United States Army
Kansas State Agricultural College
Americans to Defend Wightman Tennis Cup
New York August 3 leadership in the Wightman cup will be at stake as America defends the international women’s team trophy against a British challenge on the West Side club courts at Forest Hills Long Island August 12 and 13 Each nation has won the cup twice since it was created in 1923 by Mrs Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman of Boston former American womens champion
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Boston
Great Britain
Hawk's Nest aims for Madura arrival and league moves
The Hawks Nest reports Jake Madura, veteran shortstop, may join Cecar Rapids Wednesday. Lefty McClelland, ex Ottumwa pitcher, was cut by Los Angeles and likely to be farmed to a minor club. Four Ottumwa players fined 850 by umpire Stanson after a boisterous Cedar Rapids game. O Pete Hughes signs with Bloomington and performs well in first game. Attendance at yesterday's doubleheader around 3,800 with additional gate via passes. Dubuque fans caused modest unrest.
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Cedar Rapids
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Dubuque
Clinton Player Retains Women's State Golf Title
Elizabeth Curtis of Clinton defended her Iowa women’s golf title by defeating Frances Drake of Mason City 4 and 3 in the final match at the Rock Island Arsenal club course. Curtis, three under par on nine, built a strong lead with birdies on the first four holes and finished with a near course-record performance.
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Iowa
Frances Drake
Mason City
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Rock Island Arsenal Club
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Miss Gurtis
Big Ten tennis on now with stars in duels
New York reports the big tennis show arrives at Forest Hills and Boston with the American and British women teams opening the week. Helen Wills is favored for the American title amid strong English and French rivals including Bouman. Comment on William Tilden notes his enduring wallop but questions his mental steadiness and form amid looming Davis Cup events.
Major League Leaders A P News Aug 7 Update
Major League leaders list from the Associated Press includes NL batting P Waner Pirates 587 runs 91 hits 165 doubles 32 triples 17 home runs Williams Phillies 22 stolen bases Frisch Cardinals 32 pitching Benton Giants 3 did well. AL batting Simmons Athletics .393 Ruth Yankees 110 Gehrig Yankees 157 doubles Burns Indians 43 triples Manusch Tigers 14 home runs Gehrig Yankees 37 stolen bases Sisler Browns 23 pitching Hadley Senators 10 2nd place
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Bees Sweep Islanders 102 to 2 in Rock Island
The Bees beat the Islanders 102 to 2 in Rock Island Illinois as Rain halted play in the sixth. Parker Liska and Naleway starred with multiple hits and stolen bases. Ruzicka took the loss. Gross and Anderson officiated. game time 1 15.
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Parkersburg Club Defeats Beaman 8–0 in Sunday Bout
In Parkersburg Ja on August 8 the Parkersburg club routed Beaman 8 to 0. Pitcher Patterson scattered four hits across the second to fifth innings to power the visitors. Beaman’s offense left three innings without a score while Parkersburg tallied in four different frames. Batteries: Beaman Summers and UL Swanson, Parkersburg Patterson and Bucknam.
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Camel Leads in Modern Smoking Taste and Quality
This age declares Camel worthy of leadership among cigarettes. Modern smokers praise its exquisite taste and fragrance from choicest tobaccos blended to perfection. Camel has won top status among hard to please tobacco lovers, offering a premium smoking pleasure. Have a Camel.
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