Athletics Gain A Game On New York Yankees
Philadelphia Aug 14 Lefty Grove held the Tigers to two singles as the Athletics beat Detroit 7 to 1. Haas and Orwell starred, Orwell driving in a run with a first inning double and scoring later on sacrifices. The win pulled Philadelphia a half game closer to idle New York.
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Hawks Clinch Road Trip Lead After Waterloo Victory
Waterloos triumph and Island’s defeat push the Hawks into a pennant race lead on the road trip. Sventamen slated before retirement week, with a doubleheader at Moline. Steimecke’s coast departure delayed. Johnny Armstrong injured. Kotecki chasing Valley hitting record. Cubs and league notes wrap up with Liska scouting and past mound battles against Waterloo.
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N S Tennis Stars Named In Alphabet Of The Court
Betty Nuthall, "Bounding Betty," leads the letter N among tennis notables with a history in England and America. Brien I Norton, famed for court humor, Nat Niles, Olympic skater and U S doubles champ, Carr B Neel and Carrie B Neely cited for doubles success across late 19th and early 20th century rankings.
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Helen Jacobs
United States
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Miss Jacobs
England
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South Africa
Norton
Tilden
Nat Niles
Murray
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H. A. Nisbet
Carrie B. Neely
Boston Trades Moore for Toledo Player
Boston manager Rogers Hornsby acquires Heinie Mueller from Toledo in exchange for Eddie Moore. Mueller aims to spark the Braves, while recalling his bold defensive hustle with the Giants.
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Giants
Urban Shocker Improves After Pneumonia Attack
Denver, Aug. 14. The condition of Urban Shocker, former Major League pitcher, who is seriously ill with pneumonia, was described as improving at a hospital today. He was stricken while playing in a baseball tournament here. He is also suffering from...
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Urban Shocker
Gun Pointer Allen Four Years Sailor Is Landsman Again
B. N. Allen, who completed a four year Navy enlistment with an honorable discharge on August 6 at Seattle, is now in Chicago enrolled as a civil engineering student. He served aboard the U S S New Mexico as a gun pointer, taught at Camp Lewis, and qualified as expert fireman in machine gunnery and pistol sharp shooter. He will visit his mother, Mrs. Ulrica Allen, at 611 Washington Street, for Thanksgiving.
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iThanksgiving
Tildens status to be discussed at confab today
New York Aug 14 The advisory committee of the United States Lawn Tennis Association meets at noon to debate Willam Tildens amateur or professional status in a regular session likely to involve up to 20 ex-officio attendees. A decisive executive committee meeting on Aug 24 will determine his fate.
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Salt Lake City
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Norfolk
J. C. Stewart
Chicago
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Dallas
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Minneapolis
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Providence
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St. Louis
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Philadelphia
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New Rochelle
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Princeton
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Newark
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Harrisburg
Abe Martin on Political Flop and Party Realignments
Abe Martin notes a volatile political realignment trend with campaigns far larger than the 1895 free silver upheaval. He cites prominent Democrats and sympathetic Republicans in this era as changing votes, arguing voters are disillusioned by party sameness over liquor and reform.
Local Talent Night at Pat's Pond Tonight
Local Talent Night will be celebrated at Pat's Pond playground this evening featuring children from the area, a clown act by Robert Buntwhistle, and a mock wedding. Last night the Old Fiddlers' contest directed by E. L. Goss drew about 1,000 attendees. Verd and his Blumelodians will play at the pavement dance, moved from Wednesday to Thursday.
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Pat’s Pond Playground
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Firemen Free Bluejay From Barking Limb Rescue
A small bluejay was trapped with a foot caught in a tree limb at 516 First Street West Saturday night. Firemen from No 4 Company, led by Lieut James Pett, rescued the bird, which flew away without showing gratitude.
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Municipal Judges Begin Vacation Retreats
Municipal Judge J G C Beem returned to his office after a two week vacation. He and Mrs Beem visited Mt Pleasant Burlington Keokuk Cedar Rapids and Marion. Judge George J Sager began his vacation and hinted at a fishing trip to Minnesota lakes with his wife.
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First Street
Giants Aim to Overtake Cardinals in Western Swing
New York faces a 13 game western road trip starting in Chicago as they chase the league leading St. Louis Cardinals. The Giants trail by 2 1/2 games and rely on strong pitching and power hitting from Hogan Lindstrom and Reese. The Cardinals struggle as Giants pitchers improve with Hubbell and others contributing to a potential comeback.
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Lloyd Wells Leads Band on Rice Motel Roof Houston
Lloyd Wells, famed Waterloo bandleader, recently signed with the Music Corporation of America and is performing on the Rice Hotel roof garden in Houston. After a seven week Lakeside Michigan engagement, the orchestra played in Akron for two weeks. Harold Wells, the drummer, is his brother, and six members have remained with the band since its origin seven years ago.
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