Cleveland Wing from Athletics Stuns Philadelphia Pitchers
Cleveland beat Philadelphia 15 to 5 as Coveleski lasted under two innings and Caldwell excelled in relief. Walker of the Athletics was knocked unconscious by Jamieson’s liner but later recovered. Scoring featured two base hits by several players and a 15 run Cleveland eruption amid wild pitching.
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Minnesota Nimrod Will Hie to Trap Tourney Via Air
Robbinsdale resident W. H. Fawcett plans to attend the Grand American Handicap shooting tournament by air. He intends to fly from Breezy Point lodge to the South Shore Country Club area in Chicago on August 21, weather permitting. The pilot doubts landing near the club, so they will land at a designated Chicago air field.
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New Hampton blanks Charles City 5 to 0 at Bremer County Fair
Waverly Iowa Aug 18 Oelwein to play New Hampton in Bremer county fair program. New Hampton defeated Charles City 5 to 0 after rain postponed game Tuesday. Kane wild for New Hampton with five walks and two hit batters. Holmgren of Charles City held New Hampton to seven hits, Weeks and Hale Sjoberg key in eighth inning errors opened the door for four runs.
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A Comic Strip in Type A Homecoming Reacquaints Townkin with City Life
A returning visitor to a small town finds it largely unchanged and is greeted by old friends who reminisce about New York. The scene blends humor and nostalgia as the city life meets rural speech, with talk of writing for papers and the local pace. The encounter ends with a playful note on staying awhile and the contrast between urban fame and hometown familiarity.
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New York
N’york
Borrowed guns and luck in Grand American Handicap
Trapshooters at 19 yards have claimed the Grand American Handicap six times in 21 tries and anticipation grows for Chicago on August 26. Past champions from 19 yards include Al Ivins in 190? and 1901 winner E C Griffith, with several 22 yard finishers nearby. Borrowed guns feature in several victories, including George Sprinter in 1919 and John Henry in 1918, suggesting luck and prep influence the event.
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Springfield
Jack Wolf
St. Louis
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Japan and India Meet in Davis Cup Singles
Japan's Ichigo Kumagae and Zenzo Shimidzu faced India in opening singles of the Davis Cup semi final tie in Chicago on Aug 18. Mohammed Sleem and A. H. Fyzee paired for the second match as an injury to Captain S M Jacob hampered Indian efforts.
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Darneille to Meet Brennan in New Haven Bout
New York August 38 Associated Press reports Washington policeman Harry Darneille will fight Bill Brennan in a 12 round bout at New Haven Conn on September 3. Darneille made his professional debut Tuesday night knocking out Fred Schroeder in six rounds.
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Three Ball Clubs Set For Jesup Fair Games
Three ball clubs will clash at the Jesup fair on August 23 24 and 25 with six local teams signed to entertain. Independence will play Jesup and La Porte City will face Jesup on August 24 while Manchester meets Jesup on August 25. Jesup shores up its lineup ahead of the three day event.
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Baseball Standings and Yesterday's Results Across Leagues
Standings show American Association with Louisville 8, Milwaukee 1 and Indianapolis 13, Kansas City 6. Western League lists Sioux City 9, Des Moines 1 and Tulsa 16, Joplin 2, plus St Joseph 21, Omaha 7. Other noted scores include Moline 12-8 over Bloomington 8-3 and Wichita 9, Oklahoma City.
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Egan Plans Comeback At St Louis Golf Meet
H Chandler Egan, twice national amateur champion and four time western title winner, plans to attempt the crown again at St Louis next month. He has lived in Oregon for years and says he will bring eight coast golfers east for team matches before the national amateur meet at St Louis Country Club beginning September 12.
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Dysart Defeats Grundy Center 5-4 in Baseball Clash
Dysart, Ia. outscores Grundy Center 5 to 4 as Schmitz holds the visitors to limited runs. Grundy Center breaks open in the fourth inning with four runs, while Dysart counters in earlier and later frames. Morrison and Morrison, Schmitz and Boettcher are the battery for the contest. Dysart has no game next Sunday due to a date mixup.
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Kid Adair Clobbers Eddie Parent in Electric Park Bout
In Oelwein last night Kid Adair overwhelmed Eddie Parent in the main six round event at Electric Park. Referee Ralph Alexander halted a 10 second flurry to save Parent from a knockout in the third. In earlier action Joe Knipp stopped Ed Swift in the second of four rounds. Albert Knipp followed with a similar stoppage on Young Welling. Joe Kuipp's quick drives also left Swift soaked.
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Oelwein
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Ed Swift
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Young Welling
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Hamilton Hurls for Sigourney Club Inning Star Returns
Carter Hamilton former University of Iowa star who tried with the Cleveland Indians this spring will pitch for the Sigourney club for the rest of the season. He has played for several teams this year including New Hampton and helped Sigourney shutout Ottumwa Sox 6 to 1 on Sunday before being released by the Indians for further seasoning.
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Graves Drop Two To Chigabo Cubs
Boston, Aug 18 Chicago beat Boston 5 to 4 in the first game and 3 to 1 in 10 innings. Scott's wild throw opened the first game for the winning run. In the second game Terry sacrificed and Maisel's bounding single produced the decisive run. Chicago and Boston totals and individual players noted. New York, Aug 14 Homeruns by Kelly and Bancroft gave New York a 6 to 3 win over Cincinnati. Shea pitched 11 innings for New York without allowing a Cincinnati baserunner. Other games postponed in rain. REY LAG, a three year old colt, looms as best stake winner this season with a record of 4-5-2 in 1920 and 9-1-3 in 1921.
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Braves
Who Says the Champions of the Past Were Not Intellectual
A historical feature argues that earlier champions possessed intellect and strategic thinking, challenging stereotype that ancient and mid era athletes lacked scholarly pursuits. It highlights notable competitors and their modern teachable moments.
Defeats shake French sports season in Paris
United Press reports a string of reverses for France as Suzanne Lenglen loses the American women's tennis title to Mrs. Mallory. Carpentier's defeat by Jack Dempsey, and other setbacks including Le Morna in racing and an American dog winning the dog show, reflect a challenging year for French sport.
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Ned Merriam Leaves Ames for DePauw Coaching Post
Ned Merriam former University of Chicago athlete and Iowa State track coach signs a three year contract to coach athletics at DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana. He has directed teams in the Missouri Valley Conference with notable success.
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Missouri Valley Conference
Savage throws in long match end as Vasell wins
Aberdeen story notes 195 pound wrestler Young Savage of Huron forfeited after George Vasell pinned him following a lengthy bout of one hour and 26 minutes. Detroit reports waivers sought on Donnie Bush, a shortstop active since 1908. Kansas City notes manager Otto Knabe fined 100 dollars and suspended indefinitely after dispute with umpire Mullen last Saturday.
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Lenglen seeks rematch with conqueror in America
Forest Hills Aug 18 Suzanne Lenglen fears being seen as a poor sport after defaulting to Mrs Molla Mallory in the women's national tennis tournament. She tearfully blamed illness and pressure, saying she wished to impress Americans and now hopes for a future meeting with Mallory.
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Baseball score updates and key plays from several games
The scoreboard notes Rain interrupted play as the Robins failed to complete a distance. Brooklyn led St Louis 3 2 after four. Coveleskie lasted five and Caldwell saved a 15 8 Indians win over the Athletics. Scott wild throw helped Cubs 5 4 in the opener while Maizel’s single sparked Braves 2 The Ruth 45th homer brought the Yanks to 11 3 over the White Sox in seven innings. An advertisement for Waterloo Laundry Co appears.
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15 Year Old Girl Seeks National Tennis Title
Berkeley prodigy Helen Wills, 15, eager for a national junior crown as she faces Virginia Carpenter at the West Side Tennis Club. Eastward with a strong coast record, she recently beat Eleanor Goss and promises a rising career while top seniors and European champs prepare. The tournament hinges on court conditions and the final roundes set to determine the junior champion.
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Forest Hills
Helen Wills
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Paris
Jack Deropsey
Georges Carpentier
Virginia Carpenter
West Side
California Stars Vie for Final Bout Title
In the fifth round both California stars push toward a title shot, aiming to face Miss Browne in the final. Neither fighter has been pushed to extend themselves yet as the path to the crown remains open.
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Cedar Falls Legion Defeats Tama Indians 3-1
Cedar Falls Legion defeated the Tama Indians 3-1 at Cedar Falls Ta on Aug 13. Whitford stymied the visitors, while Cedar Falls’ offense struck in the second inning. Batteries included Jenser Brown and Leaving for Cedar Falls and Pinkey Mitchell’s squad for Tama.
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