Kilgore Prevails In Close County Golf Final
Lawrence Kilgore of Sunnyside wins the Black Hawk county championship title for the second straight year at Sunnyside Country Club, defeating Ralph Lasche 11 up after 36 holes. Kilgore led most of the afternoon then clinched victory with a decisive nine-foot putt on the 18th.
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Lawrence Kilgore
Sunnyside Country Club
Ralph Lasche
Black Hawk County
Kilgore
Lasche
Fred McClain
Kascie
Courier
E. Lloyd Willard
Cedar Falls
R H. Garrison
Bata Reg
Golf tournament finals and flight champions named
William Collins defeated Robert Hardin in the Sunnyside flight final 1 up to win the golf bag. George Gregory of Byrnes park club won the Black Hawk flight final 4 and 2 over L. J. Cohrt. N Frank, a Sunnyside club caddy, upset Wayne Wilson 3 and 2 to win Byrnes park flight. Dr C W Ellyson claimed the county flight title 2 up over A A Lohner. Other results include Willard receiving a silver medal, and Bob Bickley losing 2 and 1 to William Dickson. Prizes for several flights await pickup at the Caddy house.
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Willard
Lasche
William Collins
Robert Hardin
Sunnyside
Collins-Hardin
Bob Bickley
West High School
Waterloo
William Dickson
Byrnes Park Club
George Gregory
L. J. Cohrt
N. Frank
Dope
Byrnes Park
Wayne Wilson
Dr. C. W. Ellyson
A. A. Lohner
Cubs Grab Final Of Three In Row Over Reds
Chicago’s Cubs swept a three game series from the Cincinnati Reds 5 to 2 at Wrigley Field before 45,000, the largest crowd ever there. Percy Jones pitched well though the Reds plated two in the first. six Cubs doubles helped seal the win in the seventh as Chicago strengthened its grip on first place.
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Hawks Baseball Status And Semipro Moves In 1927 Circuit
Ottumwa has not beaten Burlington this season and Burlington extends a 13 game Bees run. The Hawks cancel tomorrow’s game after a Marshalltown doubleheader, giving Dixon time to reach Rock Island. Weather scrubs the planned Rock Island tilt, drawing a big crowd for the final home series in two weeks. Red Hamilton and Al Platte seek semipro gigs, Claude Willoughby is a Phillies reliever with a 3-7 record, Harold McKain ships to Cleveland, and Clyde Drury trains for Cedar Falls bout while Dixon considers Serre to second. Harvey Thompson eyed by Terre Haute, Bob White faces Hymie Weisman in Cedar Rapids, with Emil Morrow and Steve Koran highlighted in Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls cards.
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Waterloo
Hymie Weisman
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Emil Morrow
Steve Koran
St. Paul
Johnny Fulton
Billie Morris
Milwaukee
Morrow
Eddie McFadden
Cedar Valley Fairgrounds
Cedar Falls
Yankees Again Beat NATO by Six to Two in Washington
New York increased its lead on the Senators by defeating Washington 6 to 2 yesterday. The Yankees scored three runs in the first inning to take a firm lead as Waite Hoyt allowed few hits beyond the opening frame and again in the fourth.
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Irish Temper and Public Scorn Feature Fun Debate
A New York nationwide campaign aims to persuade the public that the Trishs are dignified amid jokes about Celtic temperament. The column pokes fun at celebrities, notes Dallas-like antics, mentions Edison’s 50th anniversary, and humor about Irish stereotypes, presidents' private lives, and a Philadelphia mayor's weight loss after many banquets. The piece blends light urban satire with varied cultural references and a playful, rambling tone.
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New York
Western Golf Meet for Women Started on Wisconsin Links
Lake Geneva Wis Aug 15 The best of the western women golfers start the annual tournament at the sporty course here Ninety four women entered including six former champions Miss Dorothy Page of Madison Wis is the defending champion Low scores expected in opening round with fast courses and ideal golfing weather.
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Lake Geneva
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Dorothy Page
Madison
Golf Champions Discuss Putting Hands Preference
In interview with Jock Hutchison the former British Open and Western Open champion says golf is a two handed game, with both hands used through play. He notes old methods favored a tight left grip and looser right, but modern teaching uses both hands evenly except in putting where the right hand predominates during stroke.
Major League Leaders by the Associated Press
National League leaders include P Waner of the Pirates with a .383 batting average and 173 hits, L Waner leading with 98 runs, P Waner also 33 doubles, Williams of the Phillies 23 homers, Prisch 33 stolen bases. Benton of the Giants 3-? pitching. American League leaders feature Simmons of the Athletics batting .383, Gehrig of the Yankees with 115 runs and 164 hits, Burns 44 doubles, Manush 15 triples, Gehrig 38 homers, Sisler of the Browns 24 steals. Yankees win by 1 1/2.
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Giants
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Will Bobby Bobble in U S Amateur
The piece reviews Bobby Jones prospects at the U S Amateur after his British and U S Open wins. It notes his past near sweep, observes Jones remains top contender, yet cautions a surprise upset is possible in 72 holes. It describes Jones as near the top with best play, while others may catch him on a hot streak.
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Bobby Jones
George von Elm
Jones
Bobby
Dempsey Heads to Chicago for Tunney Title Fight
Jack Dempsey departed Los Angeles for Chicago to train for the world heavyweight championship bout with Gene Tunney set for September 22 at Soldiers Field. He predicted a six round KO, as admirers and his party including Estelle Taylor and promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons saw him off. Chicago expects a gate possibly over 3 million with more than 1 million in tickets requested, as Tex Rickard and Leo Flynn oversee advance sales.
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Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Chicago
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Dempsey
Estelle Taylor
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Jerry the
Leo Flynn
Flynn
Philadelphia
Dubuque Seils Sell Four Players to Three Clubs
Dubuque Seils owner Fred Leiser announced the sale of four players, Earl Crabtree to Oklahoma City, Palsgrove to Nashville, and pitchers George Zakareisen and Elbert Fisch to Decatur. Palsgrove joins Nashville after 1927 season. others report to their new clubs next spring. Purchase prices were not disclosed.
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Dubuque
Fred Leiser
Earl Crabtree
Oklahoma City
Palsgrove
Nashville
Tenn
Detroit Tiger Farm
George Zakareisen
Elbert Fisch
Decatur
Leiser
Waterloo Charles City tennis match postponed by rain
The Waterloo Charles City tennis matches scheduled last Saturday at Charles City were called off because of rain. It is likely the Waterloo team will play there this week or next. Waterloo won decisively in the first meeting of the clubs here two weeks ago.
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Waterloo
Charles City
Iowa Fans Hope Skelley Stars for Hawkeyes
Iowa City Aug 15 In spring drills at the University of Iowa Leyland E Skelley a quarterback shows ball carrying ability and passes and could win the fall quarterback job The Monticello man earned a 1926 letter in the backfield and coaches praise his improvement He weighs about 165 pounds and stands five feet ten inches tall age 22
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Towa City
University of Iowa
Leyland E. Skelley
Shelley
Monticello
Heilmann might miss games after eye injury at practice
Detroit Tigers outfielder Harry Heilmann sustained an eye injury from a line drive in practice before the Sunday game and may be out of action for several days. Chicago hosts a Western junior golf championship opening with 283 youths entered and defending champion Sam Alpert expected to defend. New York reports the Prince of Wales will not attend Meadowbrook polo games, with Louis E. Stoddard advised by Gen. Tratter on the royal party's Canadian tour. Rye, N.Y. marks the women's eastern tens championship starting today at Westchester Country Club with 64 players including Mrs. Moss Mallory and Mrs. Charlotte Hoesmer Chapin of the U S Wightman Cup team. Finals slated for Saturday. New York notes the New American international polo team beat a five-man U S Army and British recruit lineup, 18 goals to none.
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New York
Prince of Wales
Meadowbrook
Louis EB. Stoddard
United States Polo Association
Gen.Tratter
Royal Party
Rye
N. Y
Westchester
Moss Mallory
Charlotte Hoesmer Chapin
United States Army
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