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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1928
Page
5
A. A. U. domination of amateur athletics questioned by Pierce and others. General Palmer Pierce argues for supervisory reform and broader college involvement in Olympic selection and coaching, citing East Coast dominance and lack of representation in decision making.
Gar Wood's Miss America VI, the most powerful hydroplane yet, sank in the St Clair River during its second trial run while Wood and mechanic Orhin Johnson were aboard. Wood uninjured, Johnson badly cut by exhaust pipes as hull fractured. Hull cost about 10000 dollars, engines 10000 dollars each. the craft aimed to beat the 80.57 mph record.
At Rye New York August 13 UR W coverage notes William Tilden not playing until Tuesday while George Lott of Chicago and Francis T Hunter of New Rochelle advance in the Eastern Tennis Championships at Westchester-Biltmore Club. Tilden expected to begin after his opponent defaulted him into the second round.
In New York the Yankees defeated the Red Sox 8 to 4 as pitcher Herb Pennock held Boston to key hits. A crowd of 25,000 watched the champions surge late with two decisive innings and strong fielding, while Ruth Gehrig Durocher and Pennock drove in runs.
John K Milius once a Pirate pitcher faced a tough season with the Indians after a reported waiver sale worth 16500. His spring woes, repeated wild pitches, and a relief appearance against New York continued the Jinx narrative as he struggled to secure form and contribute in the American League.
Runs batted in by Gehringer Sweeney Autry Jamieson Lind and Hodapp lead the visitors with two base hits apiece. Sweeney Hodapp Morgan Jameson Lind steal for Detroit as Hudlin wins to improve his record while Revie Whitehill and Meller toil on the mound.
The 140 entrants gather at Indian Hill for the Women's Western Golf Championship with Mrs. Harry Pressler of Los Angeles as defending titleholder. She aims to extend a decade-long reign, while top rivals include Dorothy Klotz Pardue Indian Hill Myg Gregg Lifur California champ Mrs B Hill Kansas City and Miss Virginia Van Wie Chicago among others.
The 1928 World Series opens Oct. 3 with Games in New York or Philadelphia depending on the AL champion. If the National League pennant winner is eastern the series proceeds from Oct. 3 with potential sites at Yankee or Athletics parks, while a western champion shifts the schedule. Pennsylvanian minerals valued over one million dollars in 1928 noted.
Chicago Cubs defeated the St Louis Cardinals 4 to 2 at Sportsman's Park on a hot afternoon. Pierce Palo Malone held the league leaders to seven hits while Hack Wilson hit his 27th homer. Kiki Cuyler also contributed, and the win trimmed the Cardinals’ edge over the Giants by half a game.
AL DEMARER reports from Olympic Fields on the National Open where gallery trust in players’ precision creates perilous scenes. Bobby Jones recalls Jess Guilford narrowly missing a spectator's nose during a drive at St Andrews while photographers chase dramatic action amid risk to cameras and crew.
Amsterdam August 13 United States athletes dominated the ninth Olympiad closing ceremonies. The S S President Roosevelt carried home the U S team as gold medals were awarded to 22 champions. Germany Finland and Holland also earned top prizes while Los Angeles hosts the 1932 games.
Floyd Olds, a former West High athlete, will sign with Waterloo baseball when the team returns from a six day road trip starting tomorrow. Manager Cletus Dixon praised Olds as a natural player with curves and fast ball and said he should boost the Hawks. Olds played for Modern Woodmen in City league and previously with Glamond, graduating West High last June and excelling in multiple sports.
Summary of seasonal leaders lists Gehrig with 107 RBIs for the Yankees and mentions key Yankee players like Dobles by Flagstead and Combs with runs and triples. Pitcher Hoyt earns a win, with Howard and Clemons noted in related notes. An Aurora Republican Day event on August 19 is announced, featuring James R. Howard, former American Farm president, as a speaker on the Central States Pair and Ex- program.
Boxing fans in northeastern Iowa expect two class test ring programs at Cedar Valley fair. Clyde Drury faces Joe Young in a Tuesday eight round main, with Young fresh from Canada and a win over Johnny Riley and a draw with Lew Kesler. Sheridan vs Gans headlines Friday in an eight round windup, plus Nelson vs Foran and other bouts as part of a crowded pro and vaudeville card at Electric Park.
Jim Grant of the Hawks will move to the Sioux City Stockyards team for two of three weeks at season end, Bent 3. Cedar Rapids Bunnies face Ryan in Hopkinton on Sept 4 for Harvest Home Day. Berney Bornholdt, former Hawk pitcher, has more Western league games than any other winger, with Oklahoma City posting 19 wins and seven losses. Grant and Oberholzer won $10 meal tickets at the baseball park by hitting in the Bishop Cafeteria Alan left field double bill opener. Waterloo leads Rock Island by 11 games. pennant likely by Aug 24 if play continues. Hawks have 44 games left. doubleheaders with Moline and Cedar Rapids on foreign diamonds. Otha Jimmy Valentine, who started with Cedar Rapids, starred for Tulsa in Western league, hitting five times in five at bats including a home run. Cedar Rapids Gazette suggests hiring Valentins as manager for 1978. Kart Swanson, ex MoVina and Rock Island, played full game at second for Chicago against Indiana, with five putouts and three assists in two double plays and no errors.
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