Pentathlon headlines at Antwerp Olympic stage
Antwerp August 16 Olympic action includes a 400 metre hurdles final won by Praok Loomis of Chicago Athletic Association with Americans taking the top three places. The classic pentathlon tests combine strength speed and skill across five events with medals and king’s tablet inscription at stake.
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Antwerp Zoological Gardens
Gold and Silversmith's
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Finland
Antwer p Finnish throwers set world record in javelin
Finnish throwers dominated by taking the first four places in the Olympic javelin, setting a new world record. Americans swept heats in the 140 meter dash as they led qualifying rounds.
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Antwerp
Stockholm
Camp Perry
Mary Crossman
Chicago
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Xew
York
Tennis Stars Open Doubles Championship in Boston
In Boston, August 16, players from across the country gathered as the inaugural doubles championship began at the One Chestnut Hill courts of the Longwood Cricket Club. Thirty teams entered, including all members of the Davis Cup squad, with Willis Davis and Roland Roberts of California facing William Glothiers of New York and Garland of Philadelphia, while Davis Cup teammates Tilden and Garland teamed with Seaver and Putnam.
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Long Wood Cricket Club
Willis Davis
Roland Roberts
California
Bears
New York
William Glothiers
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William T. Tilden
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G. T. Putnam
Khannon Telephone Contact Note
Fragmentary notice repeats a phone and office line for Dr Khannon with a cryptic line about a shell and charcoal making APM. The readable items include a contact number 377 and office 153, but the rest is nonsensical.
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Dr. Khannon
Stands and Results From Pennant Races and Saturday Games
National League Chicago 1 Beaton tt New York 7. American League Philadelphia 4. St. Louis 4 Washington 3. New York 7 Pittsburgh 4. Brooklyn 4 in 4-3. Three-I League Cedar Rapids 2, Maple City 2. Muckfound 1. Saturday’s results highlight varying scores across major leagues and minor circuits with several tight games and standout performances.
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East High aims for strong season with veteran core
East High School football stacks its lineup around six veterans, five returning starters and several scrubs. Captain elect Leland Parkin leads a group including Scripture, Marble, Hawrey, Jud Dean, and Patterson. Rumors place Marshall Shores at center and a potential move to Vine Street field pending early training at Cedar River Park.
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Ang Ndt
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Paulson
Marshall Shores
Biant
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Orange and Black Eleven
Vine Street
Cedar River Park
Real Boxing Bouts for State Legion Convention Set
Cedar Rapids Aug 16 A pair of boxing shows will headline the state convention of the American Legion drawing 2000 members. Main event 10 rounds Bud Clancy of Detroit versus Jake Ahearn the English dancing master. Other bouts include Walter Jacobson and Billy Henry plus George Carpenter era era contenders in a September 4 program by Hanford post.
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Army
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Detroit
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Ahearn
England
Mieer
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Clancy
Jack Sherry
Stockyards
Tommy Murphy
Virgsimmans
Walter Jacobson
Billy Henry
Wil Willo
Hanford Post
Waterloo Tennis Stars Lead Waterloo to Iowa State Tourney
Six leading Waterloo players Dre J. Hemsworth Carl Hemsworth Rai Rath Hutchinson Howell and Claude Stubs depart by car for the Iowa state tennis tournament opening this afternoon. They compete in both singles and doubles as over 150 players from Waterloo and nearby states enter today and tomorrow.
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Bes Maines
Iowa
Hessian Sets New National Shoot Record at Camp Perry
At Camp Perry, J. W. Hessian with telescopic sights scored 50 possible in the adjusting general's cup, plus 42 bullseyes for a high total. Maj. B. Winder held the prior record of 27. Marine Corps teams led’enlisted and reserve matches. 33 teams entered the events with intense competition across 200, 300, and 1,000 yard ranges.
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Kellerton 14 Man Regains Horseshoe Pitching Title
Kellerton notable Frank E on regained the U.S. horseshoe pitching title this Saturday in Akron. Jackson previously held the title in 1915 and again in later years with strong overall scores. Robert Comfort of Minneapolis and F M Bruns of Columbus also posted high totals at previous meets. May of Akron did not compete in several recent years. Next year the tournament moves to Minneapolis.
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Ames Player Wins Wansas New Tennis Title
Independence Kan Aug 16 A Philbrook Smith of Antes won the Watesus state tennis championship defeating R Wesley of Des Moines in straight sets 6 2 2 6 8 6 Smith steadiness carried the victory though Wesley rallied to lead 6 4 and 6 5 before Smith closed out the final games in a gripping finish.
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Shirley Short to Guide Tex McLaughlin's Plane
Shirley Short of Goldfield selected by Tex McLaughlin to captain his tying team for the season. Short, famed pilot and survivor of the Locklear trio, is praised for fearlessness and skill. He recently arrived from Swaney field Fort Dodge with Sunny Jim Patton and Tex and will receive a watch from Goldfield admirers upon landing.
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New York Recalling Kaupp and W Ryan from Toronto
Benny Kauff outfielder and Bill Ryan pitcher are recalled by the New York Nationals from Toronto of the International League. They will restart here after the IL season ends. Kauff was sent to Toronto in a Vernon Spencer trade, with the Giants option to recall.
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Bill Ryan
New York Nationals
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Langford Defeats Sam McVey in Ten Round Decision
Chicago August 16 Samm Langford won a newspaper decision over Sam McVey at Mast Chicago Inc in a slow ten round fight. Langford dominated, was credited with seven rounds, and many spectators left before the finish as McVey’s tactics drew boos.
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Yan Athletes Injured In Training Mishap
Reported today that Antwern, AH Roth Walker Smith, Chip the hurdler, and Joiv Ray suffered injuries. Minnis rack miler pulled tendons training on rough grounds outside the stadium. Ray tendon issue and Smith thigh injury noted.
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Forest City Boy Performs Plane Stunt For Town Outing
In Buffalo Center Iowa on August 16 a Forest City youth, Ivan Simmons, rode atop a plane midair after alighting from a display craft. He stood on the center of the wing and waved to spectators as the plane circled above town before returning to landing. A separate boxing results note says Oelwein beat Tripoli 2 to 0 with Carroll pitching well and Kearn hit hard.
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Daredevil Fyer
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Lvan Simmons
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TORN AND BATTERED WALLET FOUND IN HOSTELRY LOBBY
Davenport readers recount a neglected old wallet that sat on a hotel lobby bench for over an hour containing $160 cash. A passerby finally spotted it and retrieved the purse, sparing its owner a loss.
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Davenport
Street car fares rise to ten cents in Mason City
Mason City August 16 street car rates have increased to 10 cents. Commuters can still buy tickets from the Peoples Gas company and related transit services.
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Mason City
Peoples’ Gas
Tabor Bay Railway Change Sold to Local Citizens
Aug 16 report details the sale of the Tabor & Northern railroad to a group of Tabor citizens led by Robert McClelland of Omaha. Purchase effective Aug 1, stock transfer completed Aug 10, war-time curtailments and Burlington ties reduced service prior to sale.
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Tabor& Northern Railroad
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Loa Capital
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No Profit Eering in Go
The article notes higher costs in drilling producing and operating and mentions Mexico related developments. It states transportation difficulties and gasoline strikes caused shortages in parts of the country but price advances did not occur.
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