Waterloo Winskins Doubleheader Rout Marshalltown 11 to 1 and 7
In a sultry April afternoon the Hawks overwhelm Marshalltown 11 to 1 in the opener and 7 to 1 in the second. Pete Grotti receives a watch from fans as the Hawks extend their pursuit of the pennant while Rooster Kettenbell and Schulz pace the offense with key hits and steals.
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Marshalltown
Waterloo
Hawks
Marshall County
Ansons
Bope
Richter
Enoush
Anton
Burr Towne
Pete Grott
Groft
Schutt
Fala Yanting
McCracken
Pete Groft
Pals
Peta
Nile
Jast Fear
Mullen
O'Shea
Hawks and Climbers in pennant chase near end of season
Dubuque and Cedar Rapids battle for the flag as Waterloo battles for a spot in the final stretch. The Dubuque Telegraph Herald notes Waterton’s front page pennant cartoon and Matt Wonck’s two shutouts as fans rally for word from a Yankees scout.
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Tennant Depe
Dubuque
Waterton
Matt Wonck
Hawks
Altha Waterton
Wood
New York Yankees
Matt
Cletus Dixon
Marshalltown
Uck Freeman
Robertson
Moline
Waterloo
Ottumwa
Dunbuque
Moline Ayr
Milwaukee Club
American Association
Hawke
Hutchison Meets Hemsworth In County Tennis Final
County tennis champion R O Hutchison and Dr L C Hemsworth meet in the 1994 Y M A county tournament final at Sunnyside Country Club after semifinal wins over Fear ink and Cowles. Weather postponed the final from today to Tuesday with potential Wednesday play if rain resumes.
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R. O. Hutchison
L. C. Hemsworth
Wills
Sunnyside Country Club
Fearink
Cowles
Hutchison
Fearing
Teachers College
Dr. Hensworth
Ecollege
Therlocalatar
Hemsworth
Merraw
Hawks and league notes from Mason City to Burlington
The report covers player updates and injuries including Fred Schulz batting .365 and aiming to return soon, Charley Mullen snatching a long drive, and Frank Keyes replacing Bill Gollins. It notes Mason City forfeiting games after a league suspension, Henry Wingfeld out with a broken thumb, Burlington’s winning streak, and transfer chatter on Walter House and Walter Walters.
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Chick Amatrick
Henry Wingfeld
Bees
Wingfield
Burlington
Dubuque Defeats Meline 6-2 On Error Plagued Game
Dubuque wins the second game of the series from Meline 6 to 2 as timely hits paired with opponent errors. Sensational catches by Schleickar and Smith highlighted the win, with strong support from Dubuque pitchers and fielders.
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Dubuque
Meline
Mon Jines
Lisle Kent
Schleickar
Smith
Ruollenberger
J Walters
Jaieean
Govney
Id Wonte
iYoung
Johnson
P Bo
Darburque
Armstrong
O iMeradith
Hicks
Det
Aney
Ib i Schreicker
Moore Sts
Gil
Molino
Dubudue
Taro Hase
Wente
Govner
Delaney
Hases
Meyers
Wante
Lisi
Flinten
Makecer
Dalle
Lisle
Tiisie
Harmonsand Wock- Stein
Two Tie for Lead in Charles City Shoot
In Charles City on Aug 18 Herman Ehler of Des Moines led professionals with a 125 score. Amateurs saw Charles Hummel of La Porte City and Andy Like of Hampton tie for high honors at 144 each, with Dean Granville of Mason City second at 143 and E. H. Castle of Charles City third at 143. Tangrun was scored by Andy Luke with 58.
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Charles City
Des Moines Fans Shower Cushions After Poor Show
In Des Moines Aug 18 cushion throwing disrupted the Western league game as Tulsa defeated Des Moines. In the ninth inning of the second game John Corriden fell chasing a long fly and fans showered cushions while officials struggled to resume play.
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Des Moines
Tulsa
Jinal
John Corriden
Minastas
Rock Island Wins as Nixon Notches 14 Strikeouts
Rock Island defeats Cedar Rapids 11 to 5 in game two of the series behind Dick Nixon who fanned 14 Rapids batters. Nixon allowed two hits through eight innings before Cedar Rapids scored late. Parente, Semean, and Hasselman led the Rock Island offense with key hits as Dennison took the loss.
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Rapids
Rock Island
Dick Nixon
Dennison
Rive
Cedar
Cedar Rapids
Ie Lewis
Liars
Ats
Rutledee
Swanson
Keyes
Cunningham
Pretty
S. Keyes
Re. Dersey
Kesso
Hasselman
Braise
Cedar Rapids Rock Island
Parente
Balla
Rosenhall
Empires
Green
Foster
City golf tournament pairings announced with 41 qualifiers
Forty one players qualified for the annual city golf tournament with five round pairings. Douglas Bragdon led qualifiers at 86, followed by Fred McClain at 87 and Merle Stimson and CG Cropper at 84. Pairings for the championship and Sunnyside and Byrnes Park flights are listed with first round matchups and byes.
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Byrnes Park
Suany
Douglas Bragdon
Fret McClain
Merle Stimson
CG. Cropper
Weilder
Herb Mucha
Douglas Braedon
Merle Stimsom
W. Weilder
R. Etderton
George Gregory
Lawrence KL
C. K. Cropper
S. Fred McClain
Johnston
Elderton
Smith
Gregory
Mucha
Gore
Drs. Liffting
Debe
K. Bragdon
Appell ‘Quist
Carrington
Milo Jenkins
F. A. Jones
V.W. Albee
W. W. Chamberson
C. JT Poleman
W. W. Allbee, Jr
H. Wi i Lee
Hero Mucha
I4a
B. Brown
E. x. Henderson
Sunnyside Country Club Golf Semifinals Set This Week
Garrison, Liffring, Cropper, and Curry advance to the Sunnyside Country Club championship semifinals in a multi flight event. Cory and Ferguson win to reach the second flight final. Wyant Dunkelberg Knapp Schueman also win. Semifinals to be completed this week with Kline in the fifth field final.
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KR. H. Garrison
Br. F. G
Iffring
C. K. Cropper
L. T. Curry
Sunnyside
Arthur Ferguson
Cory
Freda Wray
Ferguson
B. Hi. Wryant
Frank Wyant
E. I. Dunkelberg
G. J. Knapp
B. W. Schuneman
Wyrant
Arthur Hussman
Donkelberg
Frank Collord
Knapp
IM. C. Buck
Schune Man
W.L. Doters
Guy N. Lee
Jack Howrey
H. B
Cropper
George Shoemaker
G. N. Cousins
Aa. G. Reid
See
Cousins
Auto Racer Injured in Marion Fair Crash
Archie Powell a Galesburg Illinois driver was injured when his car crashed into a fence during water races at the Marion fair in Cedar Rapids Iowa on Saturday. Doctors say he will recover.
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Marion
Cedar Rapids
Archie Powell
Galesburg
Marion Fair
Vay
Mawor of $1 Golf Champions in Inside Golf
Chester G Horton notes that a good golfer builds a reliable game by mastering long iron shots and second shots to reach the green in regulation. He emphasizes planning for two putts per hole and the importance of accurate approaches, especially when approaching the green from long distances. Copyright John F Inne To.
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Chester G. Horton
Mawor
Chick Evens
Breen
John F_ Inne
Ottumwa Drops Pair to Burlington Bees in Doubleheader
Burlington swept Ottumwa in a Sunday twin bill winning 4 to 3 in ten innings and 8 to 6. Walter Houne hurled solid ball in the opener with 10 strikeouts, while Ottumwa pitcher Wearemon fanned 14 in seven innings in the late showing, a potential league mark.
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Ottumwa
Burlington Bees
Pirates and Robins clash as pennant race heats up
Pittsburgh hosts Brooklyn in a tense series opener as Darry Vance leads the Pirates against the Robins. Highlights include Brooklyn’s Cincinnati win and Giants edging Akron, with Braves beating St. Louis and a strong Yankee Senators showing in the American league.
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Wilts
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Hollis Thurston
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Pennock
Cedar Rapids Star Captures State Net Title and Doubles
Laura Frye of Cedar Rapids won the women’s singles final to claim a second state championship and teamed with Virginia Heiselt of Fort Dodge to win the women’s doubles at the Wakanda Country Club courts. Horace Barton of Sioux City advanced in junior singles, with Paul Bennett to face Harris Coggeshall in the men’s singles.
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Cedar Rapids
Virginia Heiselt
Fort Dodge
Wakanda Country Club
Horace Barton
Sioux Walls
Jack Ringwall
Omaha
Harris Coggeshall
Paul “Bennett
Louis Kamber
Barton-Coggeshall
Bragdon Captures Kiwanis Golf Title at Sunnyside
K L Bragdon won the 1924 Kiwanis golf title by defeating George Pike at Sunnyside Country Club four up with three to play. Bragdon led early and held the margin as Pike pressed to close it. Consolation matches follow this week with Dr T F Thornton set to meet the winner of the Shane-Warne-Raymond-Stewart match.
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Kiwanis Club
George Pike
Sunnyside Country Club
Bragdon
Pike
Kiwanis
T. F. Thornton
Ackley Nines Beat Hampton In Quick 7 2 Victory
Ackley Iowa defeated Hampton 7 to 2 in a fast game. Whitford pitched a near flawless ball game with 18 strikeouts. Seibold brothers and Steffan led at the plate with key extra base hits helping Ackley build a 3 0 lead in the first, add two more in the second, and seven in the fifth. Hampton's Williams fanned six in a losing effort and had a belated ninth inning rally cut short.
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Hampton
Whitford
F. Seibold
Steffan
H. Seibold
Ackles
Wiliams
Iowa U Stars Shine in Keokuk Nine Lineup
Aug 18 report from Towa City Iowa states Gordon Locke all American quarterback and University of Iowa assistant now plays for Keokuk in the Towa Missouri league. Locke will handle the initial sack. Hawkeye stars Frank Poensel and Frank Shimek also appear with Keokuk infield and outfield roles.
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Towa City
Gordon Locke
Erloicrach
University of Towa
Keokuk
Locke
Hawkeye Hall
Frank Poensel
Frank Shimek
Boxing Night Ends in No Contest After Bowers Injury
Strong and Bowers clash as crowd watches a sixth round tumble. Bowers dives, Strong ducking, both fall, referee and witnesses dispute head contact. Fidler gains prominence as Third Man. Murphy and Carmen judged in lively exchanges. A looping wrap of boxing news closes with a note on a pneumatic tube mail system.
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Everett Strong
Atom
Bowers
Strong
Alex Fidler
Boxing Commission
Tureshea
Fidler
Cedar Rapids
Roxine Blade
Onley Rich
St. Paul
Sammy Mandell
Waterloo
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