Lindner Defeats Hawks in Double Bill at Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa August 18 Daniel Lindner star pitcher for the Dubuque team won both games of a doubleheader against the Hawks 6 to 1 and 3 to 1. Willoughby reportedly left the Hawks with his wife returning to Kansas City. Jollenbeck faced the Joes as the mound duties shifted. Moon Mull en contributed a run scoring double in the eighth as Waterloo avoided a shutout.
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Davenport
Melichar Beats Knipp In Speedy Scrap At Cedar Rapids Park
George Melichar of Cedar Rapids defeats Joe Knipp of Waterloo after six rounds of rough punching at the ball park. Knipp started strong but Melichar survived a knockdown and weathered fouls, with the crowd roaring as Melichar claimed the best fight of the night. Jenkins Kaypers Leonart: Advertised as feature fight ends in two seconds as Harold Jenkins knocks out Jacky Leonard. Turner badly beaten in four round bout with Elmer Messingham, blood flowing from Turner's nose. Promoters praised. Belmonts and acrobats provided additional entertainment.
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Joe Knipp
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George
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Jacky Leonard
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Harry Turner
Elmer Messingham
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Standings and yesterday's results across leagues
American League results include New York 5 St. Louis 4 and Philadelphia 7 Detroit 6 Washington 6 Cleveland 4. National League shows Cincinnati 6 New York 4 and St Louis 3 Philadelphia 6. American Association lists St Paul Toledo 4 Kansas City 3. Western League reports Omaha Des Moines 4 Tulsa 6 Wichita 3 and Sioux City 10 Denver 4. Oklahoma City St Joseph 1.
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Wills and Mallory Set for National Tennis Final
Helen Wills, a teenage sensation, faces seven time champion Molla Mallory in the national singles final. Mallory, dominant for years, is favored but Wills’ youth and speed give her a chance to win in non straight sets. The match ends a race for the title with high drama and uncertainty.
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Ruth Ruth Ruth Homers as Ruth Helps Americans Beat Browns
Babe Ruth of the New York Americans belted his thirty first homerun in St. Louis and powered a 4 1 victory over the Browns. George Burns capped the Giants Reds game with an eleventh inning homer as Cincinnati won 5 4, while Luque was set to pitch for the Reds today. Other scores include Washington beating Chicago 4 2, Boston defeating Chicago 6 2, and Pittsburgh routing Philadelphia 11 6 as Holke homered. Bill Barrett was expected to join the White Sox to face New York. Connie Mack’s Athletics halted Philadelphia’s wildness and Heilmann hit his fifteenth for Detroit. Spencer drove four runs for Pittsburgh in a 11 6 win.
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Pirates
Downey Collapses After Fight With Firpo in Indy
Joe Downey of Cincinnati survived a full ten rounds against Luis Firpo in Indianapolis before collapsing in his dressing room. He was rushed to a district hospital where doctors could not determine the cause of his serious illness. The bout used 16 ounce gloves by order of Sheriff Snyder after a disputed program change over a missing promoter.
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Fredericksburg Leads Bremer-Chickasaw League Again
Fredericksburg heads the Bremer-Chickasaw league with seven wins and four losses. Readlyn-Denver and Tripoli tie for second at six and five. Fredericksburg idle due to Sumner withdrawal. games tomorrow feature Tripoli vs Nashua and Readlyn-Denver vs Waverly at Nashua and Waverly.
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Hawks Face Doubtful Finale In Key Series
The Hawks manager Bert Weeden voiced surprise from Dubuque that Claude Willoughby left the squad amid family trouble after requesting a release a week ago. Bully Storm showed promise in workouts and is slated to face Ottumwa as Waterloo squeezes toward the pennant in a two game Sunday series. Citing roster shuffles, Fisher from St Louis may pitch one game against Ottumwa while Willoughby’s exit prompts steady reshuffles and new call ups as the season nears its end.
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Work Started on Golf Course for Iowa U Students
Work began on an 18 hole golf course for University of Iowa students in Iowa City. The site sits on a 146 acre tract near campus with a paved road nearby and aims to be one of the Midwest’s most difficult and popular courses. Plans include a university golf club, a professional coach, and instruction for novices to ensure broad access.
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Athletic Board
Call
Tom Bendelow
Chicago
Islanders overwhelm Marshalltown 6 3 in nine inning tilt
Rock Island dodges an eighth inning rally to beat Marshalltown 6 to 3 in Marshalltown Iowa. Irvin pitched steadily for the Islanders though two runs scored on a late triple and two doubles. Holsclaw finish d and Robertson left with an injury.
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Innis Brown Golf Q and A on Penalties
Reader questions about penalties in medal and match play for a caddie stopping a ball in motion. Clarifies that in match play a caddie’s action loses the hole, in medal play it costs one stroke unless near the hole when two strokes may apply. Also answers about hazards and ball lifting rules and when a ball is in play after touching ground.
U. S. University Grants B. A. Degrees to Eight
Fayette Iowa August 18 Upper Iowa university held summer school convocation awarding the B A degree to eight persons and graduating 12 from the normal training course The summer school enrollment surpassed previous records with a notable rise in advanced students indicating more teachers pursuing college education
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Town Falls Sees Promising Grid Seasons At Ellsworth
Townsfolk anticipate strong football for Ellsworth college and local high school as returning players boost experience. Coach Turner expected from Cedar Rapids to start season. schedules listed for high school and college games with several open dates. Captain Bryson leads the high school squad, while Dr J Anderson directs the Ellsworth college team amid promising new material.
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Raymond to Play Oran Baseball Nine Sunday
Raymond will host Oran in a fast Sunday game at 2 30 p m. Oran and Raymond are longtime rivals and both heat up for a Waterloo semipro matchup on August 26. Hoffer will pitch for Raymond with Melvin catching.
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Putter Advice Emphasizes Lie and Balance
Jack White discusses putter choice noting lie as key, then balance. He warns against a head that is too heavy or a light shaft, stressing shaft head weight harmony for control.
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Jack White
George Duncan
Baseball Rules And Park Ground Clarifications
In a Q and A style note the last pitching rule change is cited as 1893. The article explains tree ground incidents and fence rebounds affect outs, stating the umpire’s call stands when the ball is caught by an outfielder off a tree. It also clarifies a rebound from the park fence is not a fly out.
National Trapshoot Opens With Noted Winners Present
Chicago Aug 18 Officials announced the Amateur Trapshooting Association meet at South Shore Country Club will open Monday with many former grand American handicaps state champions and top shooters on the firing line Prominent entrants include John S Frink John D Henry John F Wulf Fred Harlow Harte Dixon M S Hootman Woolfolk Henderson and national champions Dave Falkee Mrs B U King Mrs E L King and Phil R Miller all defending titles.
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Elkhart
Ind
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Milwaukee
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Columbia
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Hicksville
Woolfolk Henderson
Lexington
Dave Faulkee
Wichita Falls
Tex
E. L. King
Winona
Phil R. Miller
Dallas
Strawberry Point and Ryan to Play Baseball at Manchester
Baseball fans from all over the state gathered at the Delaware county fair grounds in Manchester on Tuesday to watch Strawberry Point face Ryan. Strawberry Point’s HenDee pitched against Ryan’s Sheely, with McFarland of Cedar Rapids handling the umpiring. Each team has two wins this season, promising a lively clash.
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Cedar Rapids
Alexander and Stone Set for Wednesday Night Fight
Ralph Alexander, Iowa heavyweight champion, meets Jim Stone, a 206 pound challenger from Glymt Athletic Club Chicago, in a six round main event at Electric Park next Wednesday night. Promoters say Stone aims to break Alexander’s perfect record. two other preliminaries feature Bill Brown vs Texas Kid and Floyd Vinson vs Parsley with weigh ins around 138 pounds.
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Texas Kid
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Final Program of Racing at Bremer Fair Draws Crowd
Thrilling faces and close finishes marked Bremer county fair racing. Hamnett driven by Harry Burnell won the 2:20 trot after five heats, while Chetwind, John Kathan, captured the 2:16 trot in three heats. Southern Bay triumphed in the 2:13 pace, Moquette won the three year old trot, and Finity defeated Moody Day in the five eighths mile.
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Fritz Knipp to Meet Earl Blue in Des Moines Bout
Fritz Knipp, Waterloo heavyweight, meets Earl Blue, St. Paul, Minn., at Des Moines auditorium next Tuesday evening August 21 in an eight round semiwindup. Ray Miller and Bill Joyce headline the card promoted by Tommy Ryan as Knipp nears a Labor Day clash with Ralph Alexander at the Coliseum. Knipp aims to stay sharp, while Blue carries a strong record, though Knipp believes he can win.
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Homerun Lifts Eldora Past Grundy Center 3 2
Grundy Center boasted a strong start but Eldora pulled ahead in the sixth. Orwall hit a homer with two on to seal a 3 to 2 victory as Hibbins went 3 for 4 for Grundy Center. Attendance 1 560.
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Indiana Fair Races Highlight Special Trot Show
Lebanon Indiana on August 18 features nine trotting horses aiming for a $501 purse and new track record with a marquee race between Senari at 1 89 34 and Johnny Qui at 2 01.
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