Wateroo Hawks Rally to Eleventh Inning Win Over Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa on August 17 the Waterloo Hawks defeated the Dubuque Dubs 7 to 1 in eleven innings. Johnny O'Shea led the late charge with a double and a squeeze play scoring the winning run. McGinnity, at 62, battled the Hawks as Brown held the Dubuque lineup in check until the extra frame. Local crowd saw a nip and tuck game that swung on O'Shea's big hit and the successful squeeze to seal the victory.
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Gladiators
Dubuque
Mc Ginnity
Duboque
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Delaney
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Perdirtz
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John
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George
Kelly
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O'Shea
McEwan
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McGoldrick
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Jackson
Yee Moore
Oster
MeKin AfeGinnity
Lype
Waterloo
Dubuqua
Taosa
Balis
Hrown
Ae McGinnit
Ottumwa-Cedar Rapid
Marshalltown
Rock Island
Iowa Falls watches John Shirmer on Iowa football team
This city keeps an eye on John Shirmer formerly of Iowa Falls now seen as a comer on the State University football squad this year. Shirmer formerly played with the Sioux Falls high team before transferring to the university where he contributed last season. He is noted as an important element in the first team this year alongside local stars Nyle Jones and Jim Trickey who are tied to the school sports history.
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John Shirmer
Shirmer
Sioux Falls
Iowa University
Nyle Jones
Jim Trickey
New York Teams Win Big in Baseball Dash at Polo Grounds
The New York Nationals crushed the Cincinnati Reds 7 to 1 at the Polo Grounds as Hargrave homered for Cincinnati. The New York Americans beat the Browns 2 to 1 in St Louis in a pitching duel. Detroit edged Philadelphia 2 to 0 with Grimes pitching shutout, while the Brooklyn Robins won 3 to 0 on four hits allowed. Cleveland hammered Boston 12 to 3 after Ehinke faltered in the fourth. Chicago Americans beat the White Sox 9 to 2, and Philadelphia Nationals defeated Pittsburgh 8 to 5. Chicago Nationals topped Rostov 8 to 2. Gen Gourand attended. Ty Cobb starred for Detroit with a triple in their 2 to 0 win over Philadelphia. Grantham increased his stolen-base lead with two more steals, reaching 25. Carry trails with 31.
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Chicago
New York Nationals
Cincinnati Reds
Polo Grounds
Hargrave
New York Americans
Browns
St. Louis
Fothergill
Cobb
Detroit Americas
Philadelphia
Detroit
Grimes
Burleigh Grimes
St. Louis Nationals
Brooklyn Robins
Ale
Cleveland Indians
Ehinke
Cleveland
Boston Americans
Murray
Cooney
Boston Nationals
Mayers
Grantham
George Grantham
Chicago Nationals
Max Carry
Pittsburgh Nationals
Carry
Standings and yesterday's scores across major leagues
National League results include New York 7 over Cincinnati, Philadelphia 5, Pittsburgh 5, Brooklyn 3, St Louis 0, Chicago 0, Boston 2. American League games show New York 3 over St Louis 1, Cleveland 13 over Boston 3, Detroit 2, Philadelphia 0, Washington 9 over Chicago. American Association notes Toulaville 4, Kansas City 0, St Paul 7 over Toledo 3, Milwaukee 6 over Indianapolis 1, Minneapolis & Columbus 3, Western League Omaha 7 over Des Moines 0. No other games scheduled.
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New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Broooklyn
Harwood and Baker to Contest Iowa Women's Golf Title
Ruth Harwood of Des Moines Country Club faces Cedar Rapids star Mrs Ward F B Baker in the Iowa women's golf final after Baker defeated Mrs A Clapp of Harlan 1 up. The title match set for 2 pm crowns the 1920s women's championship with a local favorite at stake.
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Miss Harwood
Des Moines
Ruth Harwood
Des Moines Country Club
Ward FB. Baker
Cedar Rapids
Baker
Clapp
Harlan
Mrs. Baker
Iowa
The Laws of Golf by Innis Brown explained
A reader asks rulings from The Laws of Golf by Innis Brown. The column covers incident cases on second shots in heavy rough, congestion on the course, hitting out of bounds, and playing from water hazards with rules cited and brief answers.
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Innis Brown
Sol Metzger
Wil van
Innis
Selecting Picture Prompts Poor Swing Pause Tip
Gme notes why players fail to set proper distance on ten shots. A brief pause at the top of the swing as the club reaches horizontal helps a smoother start down. It allows a steady acceleration to maximum velocity so the club head meets the bar. Tomorrow Jack White shares on selecting pictory.
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Jack White
Baseball rules questions from Charles D White
Q and A style notes explain safe third base call when a run scores on a fielder’s error and batter. runner on second being bumped by a defender. and whether a pitcher can be withdrawn and returned to the game. White invites readers to mail questions for the sporting editor to settle baseball rulings.
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Hatter
Avenas
Mada
Brookins Sets New Mark in 220 Meter Low Hurdles Race
University of Iowa hurdler Charlie Brookins shatters a world record and matches another in a 66,000 spectator Legion Meet at Mason City Iowa on August 17 The 220 meter low hurdles time of 23 seconds set a new world mark while tying his 23 1 5 second best in the 220 yard low hurdles The Iowa relay squad Morrow Noll Brookins and Wilson also posted a strong 3 20 2 5 in the mile relay with Drake and other competitors noted in the crowd filled meet
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Mason City
Qcharlie Brookins
University of Iowa
American Legion
Brookins
Ray Watson
Joie Ray
Illinois Athletic Club
Morrow
Noll
Wilson
Watson
Ray
Thole Tay
Leroy Abal
Phillip Platt
Eagle Grove
Abel
Tay
Jay Brookins
Eric Wilson
Mawkeyes
Chicago Athletic Association
Ascher
Yonohue
Mitch
Hagen
Lester Belding
Ed Beebe
Hampton
Harold Crawford
Iowa
iAscher
Fitch
Jim Shearer
Drake University
Short Course for Coaches at Teachers College
Cedar Falls Aug 17 plans for a two day coaches and officials short course at Teachers College with Big Ten referee Frank Birch in charge. The program features interpreting the new football rules and Q and A sessions for attendees. More than 300 coaches are expected and questions will be answered even from those unable to attend.
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Cedar Falls
Teachers’ College
Frank Birch
Big Ten
Birch
Below and Calon Draw in Main Go at Electric Park
At Electric Park Chicago fans witnessed a fast heavyweights bout between Alvin Below and Bill Calen ending in a draw after Calen surged in rounds four through six. Earlier, Ed Freeland beat Young Brown in four rounds by a narrow margin as Stock and Chaney traded blows in the semi windup.
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Calon
Electric Park
Jimmy Boyaird
Mason City
Baby Kid
Chicago
Alvin Below
Bill Calen
Below
Bill Stock
Dick Chaney
Ed Freeland
Young Brown
Brown
Daring Flight Challenge Tops Fort Worth Bout
Dandy Dick Griffin from Fort Worth delivered a newspaper decision over Midget Smith of New York in a 10 round bout. The card featured a dramatic display by Paris Sadi Lacoin of France as he challenged for airplanes aidline altitude near 10,518 meters per Aeroclad report from Mason City and Sions City observers.
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Paris
Sadi Lacoin
Mason City
Bndie Mores
Sions City
Buddy McDonald
Hidorado
Ark
Dick Grifin
Fort Worth
Midget Smith
New York
Hawks and Bunnies Rival in Early Season Baseball Notes
Cedar Rapids grapples with mixed results as the Hawks win eight of ten recent games while Bunny tally cites Dutch Levsen contributing 15 wins since joining June 23. Projections show dual doubleheaders, rain disruptions, and a possible Sept 5 exhibition against a St. Louis Cardinals picked team in Waterloo.
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Dutch Levsen
Bunnies
Leysen
Hawks
St. Louis Cardinals
Waterloo
Branch Rickey
Weeden
Frank Boyle
Shelby's Second Bank Closes Doors in Great Falls
Great Falls Montana August 17 The First National Bank of Shelby closed its doors on order of its board of directors Deposits totaled 377000 with about 100000 withdrawn since then Asset recovery failed Cashier L A Hedahl and President H G Peterson led the bank which had operated for three years The closure leaves Shelby without a bank Also the First State Bank once led by Mayor James A Johnson had closed earlier after the Dempsey Gibbons flight Johnson was treasurer of the fight and helped raise part of the 800000 for the fighter's bonus
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Mont
First National Bank of
Shelby
L. A. Hedahl
G. Peterson
First State Bank
James A. Johnson
Dempsey-Gibbons
Johnson
Dempsey
Eldora Baseball Team Sets South Iowa Semi Pro Record
Iowa Falls August 17 Eldora has a semipro baseball team this year that is said to be 'feeling its oats' and may have a record unequaled in the region. The club has faced top northern central and northeastern Iowa teams, losing only to Eagle Grove and Grundy Center in over 30 games. Vidora is set to play Buckeye at Jewell next week with Buckeyes promising a win against the old rival.
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Iowa Falls
Eldora
Iowa
Eagle Grove
Grundy Canter
Vidora
Buckeye
Jewell
Buckeyes
Iowa U Football Squad First Practice Session
University of Iowa coach Howard Jones held the first football practice of the season with 33 players. Among them 20 backs and 13 backs, six lettermen, and 18 from last year’s freshman squad. Players from Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, Missouri, California, and several Iowa towns. Captain Doc Miller and Leland Parkin among noted players. D M Graham from Waterloo also listed.
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Howard HW Jones
University of Iowa
Jones
Towa
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Minnesota
South Dakota
Missouri
California
Doc Miller
Leland Parkin
Waterloo
D. M. Graham
Lainesmen
H.W. Griffen
Sioux City
Co. B. Zain
Wall Lake
Crese
W. P. Fleckenstein
Waribault
Minn
Roney
Mason City
Sidney
P. el Krasuski
Davenport
W. Hancock
Superior
Wis
MLV. Mc
Farland
Shenandoah
A. A. Johnstone
J. Starzl
LeMars
M. 0. Coon
Des Moines
J. Write Garner
J. Ig. Scovel
Deep River
I. A. Douglas
Boliz
M. ‘Torrence
Belle Plaine
Capt
G. W. Miller
I. C. Parkin
Misherm
Garden Grove
K. B. Yerkes
Cedar Rapids
Don Hines
Cedar Rapds
South Americans Watch Firpo Dempsey Clash Progress
In Buenos Aires Aug 17 Associated Press reports South Americans show keen interest in the Firpo Dempsey fight next month. Public excitement runs high across Latin America with hopes a Latin American has a world title. The cost and length of travel to New York limit attendance.
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Firpo
Pampas
Pan-America
New York
Montevideo
Rio Janeiro
Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Latin America
Dempsey
Swenson and Paige Set for Tennis Championship
Des Moines Aug 17 Cham pionship honors in the men's singles of the state tennis tournament were to be decided today between Ted Swenson Cedar Rapids and Clayton Paige Fort Dodge finalists. Swenson upset Des Moines champion L C Kamber in three sets 6 8 6 2 6 5, while Paige defeated J A Wessler Cedar Rapids 6 1 6 4 6 2 in straight sets.
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Des Moines
Ted. Swenson
Cadar Rapids
Clayton Paige
Fort Dodge
Swenson
L. C. Kamber
Cedar Rapids
Paige
J. A. Wessler
Wills Near Final Round in American Women's Tennis
Helen Wills, 17, of California, advances toward the final after defeating Kathlena Kane and Martha Bayard en route to a semifinal against Eleanor Goss in the American women’s team championship. Mrs. Mallory and Mrs. Clayton also contest a semifinal as British favorite Mrs. Clayton seeks an upset.
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United Press
Miss Wills
Kathlena M Kane
England
Miss Wiz
Suzanne Lendlen
Mel Mallory
Miss Wil
Afiss
Martha Bayard
Cerese Baker
Helene Fath
Mallor
R. C. Clayton
Leslie Barrett
America
Mallory
Clayton
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