Thomagon's Gang Takes Tilt From Arganites
In a rough game at Rock Island the Thomagon Islanders beat Arganites 3 to 1, despite errors by Leach, Newell, and Church. Thomason led the Islanders with a hit and three runs, while Waterloo faltered with fielding misplays and a double play that stifled a late rally.
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Rock Island
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Islanders
Ragan
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Waterloo
Leach
Newell
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Norton
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Jag Blue
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Magerkurth
Knipp Beats Frazier In Fourth At Riverside Fight
In Town City Illinois on August 19 Albert Knipp of Waterton knocked out Jack Frazier of Des Moines in the fourth round of a six round main bout at the American Legion celebration and homecoming barbecue at Riverside. Knipp, filling in for Dave Fidler, had Frazier down in the opening round and again before winning by knockout as he staggered to his feet. Referee Alex Fidler oversaw the bout. Tongo bests Berry in Des Moines ten rounds. Des Moines’ Phil Tongo outpointed Jack Berry in a tense ten round bout in Marengo as Berry pressed hard for a comeback. Duke Slater and James Inn fought four rounds to a draw in the semi wind-up promoted by the Town City American Legion sports committee.
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Albert Knipp
Waterton
Jack Frazier
Des Moines
American Legion
Barberue
Riverside
Knipp
Frazier
Wyoming
Dave Fidler
Alex Fidler
Tongo
Berry
Towa City
Ave
Phil Tongo
Des. Moines
Jack Berry
Marengo
Pan Mant
Duke Slater
James Inn University
David
American Legion Sports Com
SAFE or OUT Q Ground rules and fielder touches in baseball
The piece explains how a batted ball is judged fair or foul and what constitutes an out. It covers touching all bases, tagging a runner, and what happens if a fielder catches a ball before it lands. It also notes foul balls and how fair play applies to hits and fielding rules.
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Lon
Ibire
Firades
A Comic Strip in Type by J P McEvoy
A fragmented comic tale about an artist who paints cows and fields, their reception, and a family altercation ending with Nell Artist losing an award and viewers deserting her work. The piece ends asking if a moral exists, noting reader indifference.
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Clere
Mike Petty
Johnny
Alfred
Neti
Atria
Wiest
Lillian
Lumlerty
Alfred Vower
Alfred Uckedom
Nell Labian
Jose
Iela
Psi Man
Interest Stirred in Legion Fight Card at Convention
The American Legion boxing card shaping up for the state convention in Des Moines Sept 7 and 9 features Navy Rostan versus Jimmy Nuss in a 10 round main event. Albert Knipp drawing opponents draws interest with Phil Longo viewed as probable next foe. past stars O Keefe and Comiskey noted for context. Rostan, 24, 150 pounds, claims knockout wins over Lux, McAlister, Wilson and others, with a history against Goats, Downer, Gunnett, and Quin.
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American Legion
Carl
Gat_ dle Congress hippodrome
Navy Rostan
Jimmy Nuss
Albert Knipp
Albert
Jack Frazier
Des Moines
Waterloo
Waterloo Jad At Iowa City Yesterday. Phil Longo
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Waterson Fight
Dennis O’keefe
Tommy Comiskey
Legion
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Comiskey
Rostan
Morrie Lux
Bob MecAlister
Johnny Wilson
Goats
Doig
Bryan Downer
Gunnett Quinn
Fred Knipp
Jock Malone
Tostan
Gloom as Dempsey Brennan Training Foes in Indiana
Michigan City Ind Aug 18 gloom hung over training camps of Jack Dempsey and Bill Brennan after Gov Warren McCray issued an order to a sheriff to stop their proposed bout in Fort Fire Simmons bowl. Promoter Fitzsimmons hoped the ban could be altered and the fighters kept busy while awaiting legal clarification. Both fighters pressed on with training amid uncertainty.
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Michigan City
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Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Warren T. McCray
Fitzsimmons
Modi
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Brennan
Australians Favored To Win In Davis Cup Final
In Philadelphia Aug, Australians are favored to beat Spain in the final round of the Davis Cup series. Singles feature Gerald L Patterson of Australia, Wimbledon champion, vs Manuel Alonzo of Spain, who defeated Pat O'Hara Wood of Australia. O'Hara Wood faces Count Del Gomar in the other singles match as the day’s key event.
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Philadelphia
America
Spain
Gerald L., Patterson
Australia
Manuel Alonzo
Pat O'Hara Wood
O' Hara Wood
Count del Gomar
Babe Ruth Steers Yankees to 8-7 Win in 10 Innings
Babe Ruth hit his 23rd homer of the season as the Yankees defeat the White Sox 8 to 7 in 10 innings at the Polo Grounds. Bullet Joe Bush earned his 20th victory, marking his ninth win in a row. The day also saw Giants overwhelm Cubs and Cardinals edge Phillies in 14 innings.
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Standings of the Clubs in Major Leagues and Minor Circuits
American League results show Philadelphia 8 St Louis 1 Boston 8 Detroit 0 Cleveland 7 Washington National L Boston 3 Pittsburgh 2 New York 17 Chicago 11 St Louis 3 Philadelphia 2. Brooklyn at Cincinnati rained out. American Association St Paul 6 Minneapolis 5 Milwaukee Indianapolis 0 Columbus 4 Louisville 2 Kansas City at Toledo no game. Western League Des Moines 7 Wichita 6 Tulsa 12 Omaha 2 St Joseph 11 Sioux City 5 Denver 7 Oklahoma City 2.
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Grantham
Oniah
Eugene Sarazen First to Hold Two Golf Crowns
Eugene Sarazen became the first golfer to hold two professional titles in American golf, winning the final round of the professional golfers' championship over Emmet French near Oakmont. The crowd carried Sarazen from the course, honoring a climactic victory following his recent national open win at Skokie.
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Pittsburgh
Gene Sarazen
Emmet French
Youngstown
Sarazen
Skokie
Davidson Herron
Highland Country Club
Oakmont
Teachers College Football Schedule Featuring Seven Iowa Games
Iowa State Teachers College athletic director L. J. Mendenhall released a revised football schedule listing seven games all against Iowa teams. The schedule includes homecoming at Cedar Falls and matches with Parsons, Fairmont, and other local opponents amid the Cedar Falls listing.
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Iowa State Teachers College
L. J. Mendenhall
Iowa
Cat Cornett
Vista
Velar Falls
Brow
Ehisworth
Parsons
Fairmont
Fayetic
Double Bill Here Full of Interest at Valley League Park
Sunday baseball at the Valley League Park features the Hawks versus Dubuque. Lefty Kindner likely starts for the Hawks against Bowman, with Lindner and Boxman noted as Brecehanan county hays. A nightcap may pit Ra Ban against McGsnity as Waterloo fans hope to see the two big pitchers in action.
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Fang
Hawks
Dubuque
Tronman McGinniity
Lefty Kindner
Bowman
Lindner
Boxman
Brecehanan County Hays
Ra- Ban
McG
Waterloo
Big Boys
Wills Meets Mallory in Historic Tennis Showdown
Miss Helen Wills, a tennis prodigy from California, faces Mrs. Mallory in a pivotal match at Forest Hills. Wills, with less than four years of racquet experience, confronts Mallory who has held the national title for five years, as crowds anticipate a dramatic contest and strategic plays on the court.
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Associated Press
Forest Hills
Helen Wills
Malia Bjurstedt Mallory
Mallory
Tharoly
Miss Wills
Mrs. Mallory
Mrs. Jessup
Mann Denies Charge Involving Phil Douglas Letter
St Louis Aug 19 Leslie Mann Cardinal outfielder denied a charge that he helped draft or relay an offer by Phil Douglas the former Giant pitcher barred from baseball for an alleged attempt to throw a game Mann said he never received any letter or telephone call in Boston and that Douglas later said he contacted Mann to tear up the offer
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Cardinals
Phil Douglas
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Mann
Boston
Games Sunday slate with multiple matchups across towns
Denver faces Summer at Sumer Waterioy hosts one game while Tripoli meets con at Waterloo Cedar River park. Rati plays Packers at Vinton as Ravens meet Parkersburg and thelds clash Washhbum at Waen.
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Tripoli
Con
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Rati
Packers
Vinton
Terloo Ravens
Parkersburg
Thelds
Washhbum
Waen
Yesterday's Homers in the American League
A fragmented recap notes homer strikes in the American League with mentions of Ruth and Seuss el New York and St Louis, Chicago fixtures, reflecting a busy old season schedule and notable players.
Philadelphia horse race triumph and legal ruse noted
Philadelphia report records Van Pavonian owned by Mrs Fred Edman of Memphis winning the distance handicap at Panville. It notes a new state record by Travenpor Ta.-Milsdy Guay from Edeers stables at the Great Western meet. Also mentions Dodgeville daxetall club officials and players facing Sunday pine law violations and doubles champions race results.
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Philadelphia
van Pavonian
Fred Edman
Memphis
Tenn
Panville
Travenpor
Milsdy Guay
Edeers Stables
Paigevine
Dodgeville Daxetall Club
Po Muvaukes
W Rhe
Mites Wall
Sabo
Uwelen
Rine Waldo
Weniea
Hollacher Shines as Cubs Climb in Batting Averages
Chicago today reports Charley Hollacher, Cubs captain, lifting the team into third place with a strong batting stride. He moves to fourth in league averages while Rogers Hornsby tops the circuit with 29 home runs and 298 total bases. George Sisler leads the American league with a .410 average as the season heads toward the stretch.
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Chartey Hollacher
Chicago Cubs
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Ling
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Lawn
Pittsburg
New York
Hollachar
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis
Bigbee
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Hornsby
Grimes
Max Carey
Kelly
Carey
Walker
Philadelphia
Daubert
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J. Johnson
Brooklyn
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Tyrus Cobb
Sisler
Cobb
Georgia Peach
Tris Speaker
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Detroit
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Welker
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Muth
Bassler
Tobin
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Ea Fer
O'Neill
Cleveland
Galloway
Philadelpha
Brie
Mirke
Jay Kirke
Louisville
Myatt
Milwaukee
American Association
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Myatts
Wilbur Good
Kansas City
Kuglear
Lamar
Toledo
Bunny Brief
Dianapotl. Mathews
Milwa
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Becker
Clutier to Host Third Annual Xolack Gay Festival
Clutier to stage the third annual Xolack Gay festival on Sunday April 27 featuring a championship Tama county ball game between Montour and Traer. Airplane stunts and firework displays are planned, presented by the Clutier Baseball Association.
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Clutter Baseball Association
No Hit Game Records Noted in 1880s Major League Play
The record roundup cites Corcoran of Chicago versus Boston in 1880 as a no hitter, with mentions of Mort Ermom in 1902 and a Baltimore entry. The compilation notes that similar records are held by other players, reflecting early baseball accuracy challenges and archival inconsistencies.
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Boston
Mort Ermom
Hach
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Radio in the home
Henry M Neely previews the best types of crystal detectors for home radios. The article notes many makers offering different advantages, discussed in accompanying pieces.
Some Points on Crystal Detectors
A veteran advises beginners on crystal detector stands and contact tips for crystal radios. He warns against spring pressure stands and screw adjustments that disturb the catwhisker, urges using a freely movable ball joint stand, explains locating a tiny sensitive spot on galena crystals, and shares anecdotal lessons about buzzer testers and practical experiments with multiple crystal pieces to improve reception.
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