Five Pirates dominate NL batting leads in 1927 race
Chicago, Aug. 20. The Pirates claim dominance in the National League batting race as Lloyd Waner reaches the century mark in runs and heads a list including Harris Barnhart and Frisch. In the American League, Detroit star Harry Heilmann presses toward a fourth batting title while Gehrig and Ruth push home runs in a challenging stretch. The article also notes rising power from Tris Speaker and other league leaders amid shifts in standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Manor Donle Bush
Pittsburgh Pirates
Lioyd Waner
Lloyd
Paul
Pirates
Frankie Frisch
Clyde Barnhart
Pittsburgh
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Cardinals
St.Louis
Big Pete
Cubs
Alex
Oy Willams
Rogers Hornsby
Hack Wilson
Frisch
P.waner
Harris
Barnhart
Pitts
Burgh
St. Louis
Stephenson
Hornsby
New York
L. Waner
Traynor
Hendrick
Brooklyn
Harry Heil‘mann
Detroit
Stan
Columbia
Lou Gehrig
Simmons
Athletics
Speaker Vis
Ollerslinger Leads Circuit with .Pct, 10 Wins
The Ollerslinger tops the circuit by percentage, broke even in two starts, and suffered the first loss of the season. He has 10 victories. Leading hitters in the Western league include Langford Des Moines 392 Cunningham Des Moines .356 Wingfield Amarillo 354 Reagan Denver .353 Rabbit Omaha 249 Kress Tulsa 346.
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Jéhwnye
Nein
Detroit
George “Bures
Simmons
Philadelphia
Gehrig
New Yor
Heatiogiin
Speaker
Washington
Teuth
New York
Schang
Louis
Grimes
Earl’ Smiths
Minneapolis
Palmero
Atvider
Orwell
Ossie
Sheenan
Kansas City
Victor-Y
Emmer
Millers
Hauser
Dennis Lebouveau
McMillan
Saints
American Association
Russell
Indianapols
Milwaukee
Toledo
Kirkham
Columbus
Veack
Rhonda
Duncan
J. Kelly
Labourveau
Pete Casey
Tulsa
Lal Longford
Des Moines
Ollerslinger
Langford
Comerosky
Denver
Munson
Bennett
Sturdy
Cunningham
Wingfield
Amarillo
Reagan
Rabbit
Omaha
Kress
Golfers Set for National Amateur Meet Next Week
Minneapolis Aug 20 Practically all of the field of 170 golfers entered in the national amateur golf championship had arrived. Bobby Jones of Atlanta and George von Elm, defending champion, are among the early stars. Jones will play in an exhibition with Watts Gunn Harrison Johnston and Harry Lege. The tournament begins Monday with WCCO radio coverage.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Jessie P. Guilford
William C. Fownes
Pittsburgh
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
George von Elm
Jones
Watts Gunn
Harrison
Jimmy” Johnston
Harry Lege
Minnesota
Siar
WCCO
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Bot’ Gardner
Towrnament
Buddy Knepper
Sioux, City, Il
Eddie Held
St. Louis
Max Marston
Philadelphia
Hawks and players tied to scouts and suspensions across leagues
The Hawks and Mile of baseball notes report Peanuts Swanson under Detroit scout observation with a Cleveland sale expected. Addington eyed by a Cleveland scout after Cedar Rapids rejected an OKC offer. Starr Harkins re-signed by Ottumwa while injured. boxer Stribling suspended for missing a bout. Shollenberger and Gomelo fined for assault in Cedar Rapids. Hawks trail after loss to Rock Island. Joe Kernan's return anticipated in Cedar Rapids with hopes he strengthens infield after swelling.
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Peanuts Swanson
Moline
Detroit Tiger
Galoher Starr
Pat Harkins
Rock Island
Hawks
Nox Waterloo
Burlington
Envich Dubuque
Joe Kernan
Dixon
Cedar Rapids
Cleveland
Kernan
Des Moines
H Pet
Dubuque
Ottumws
Roy Se
Robe
Molins Eee
Wean
Waterloo - Vee Bear
Bid
Reck Isla
Marshaliown
Smootmar Vaavese
Stroner
Hicks
Koenecke
Emery
Madura
Kollenberg
Adamson
Casper
Perry
Eubediee
Garacs
Skred
Erent
Suck
Blake
Parker
Wee
Igo
Gresick
Caraway
Wears Ceraeey
Bengel
Mar
Steinecke
Cotelle
Mollwitz
Herman
Mal
Fisch. D
Circle
A. Stemig
B . Bi
Oberholzer
Weeese
Krueger
Grant We Veneteens
Ang
Palegrave
GRO Sraesieede
Tising
Watson
J. Grant
Serre
MrKain
Greesick
Christianson
Cunningham
Liska
Adgington
MeKar
Ackerman
Mer
Funes
Sford
ASD
Bartlett
Ramsey
Kalew
Mar Vankee
Venock
Swanson
Mol
Bennenees Bae
Bryant Mol
A. Stumig
Eck
Cooper
Jacuway
Mar Veld
Turner
Speer
Aasmson
Vr.e
Wilson
Reves
Alley
Reed
Grimes
Foulk
Tlerson
Ann
Smith
Metchester
Mod
Veeneey
Addington
Finnerman
Gracy
Cariay
Thomas
Mel
Busris
Ayit
Thompson
Beam
Vest
Vherters
Iss
Rugicka
Ri Pty
Marto
Fisch
Cad
R. Grant
Rottiky
Ransom
Pat Kerman
Rirader
Bornhardt
Stare
Jacaway
Millies
Bunnies
Marshalilawn
McKay
Pepper
Ansons
Marshalltown
Abrhpoa Bergel
Obverholzer
Kunes
al Regeese
Smoot
Colele
Addinglom
Vic - Ee
While
Green
Strader
Caspers
Bates
Cireen
Burriso
Macura
Greeny
Rapp
Major League Leaders of Apr 15 Incomplete Standings
The item lists National League stats with Waner Pirates leading in runs doubles triples and other names such as Komers Williams and Siclen. American League leaders include Antting Simmons Gehrig Gentig and Manush with several others. the text is garbled but notes runs, triples, and stolen bases among top performers and pitchers like Hoyt.
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Associated Frees
National League
P. Waner
Pirates
L. Waner
P. Wanner
P. Warner
Komers—Williams
Phillies
Prisch
Cardinals
Heneors
Antting—Simmons
Athletics
Gehrig
Yankees
Ifte—Gentig
Dorbier--Burns
Indians
Manush
Tigerk
Combs Yankers
Boners
Gehtia
Hisier
Browns
Pithing
Hoyt
Hawks Ride Strong Pitch To Lead Week In Review
Baseball fans question Hawks hitting rise despite weak season. Week’s averages show team at .266 with McKain Serre Spot Grant Circle batting .290+. LeCronier leads with two wins and no losses. Dubuque tops league in both hitting and fielding. Feden leads in steals. Dempsey news notes training and illness amid hotel stay. Rain delays golf plans.
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Hawks
Birds
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Burlington
Dubuque
Steinecke
McKain
Serre
Spot Grant
Circle
LeCronier
Fisch
Waterloo
Von Elim Faces Horde of Golfers Who Seek to Take Crown
George von Elm defends the national amateur title in Minneapolis Minnesota next week. He expects stiff opposition from Bobby Jones and Harry Johnston who will play on their home course. Qualifying begins Monday followed by match play. Jones is favored to win the title this year.
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Dempsey
Edgewater Beach
Estelle Taylor
Tex Rickard
Chicago
von Elim
George von Elm
Minneapolis
Minn
Bobby Jones
Harry Johnston
Jones
Dempsey to Begin Active Training Monday
Chicago eyes a return bout as Jack Dempsey prepares for training camp at Lincoln fields Cedar Crest Country Club with trainer Jerry the Greek overseeing site setup. Dempsey plans to start active work Monday to ready for his scheduled engagement with Gene Tunney under the conditions he has drawn up.
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Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Lincoln Fields
Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Jerry
Bempsey
Cedar Crest Country Club
Tunney
Richard Dix Catches 310 Pound Sea Bass
Catalina Island California August 20 Richard Dix movie star claimed a record catch of four 310 pound sea bass with tight tackle The Catalina Tuna Club noted the previous record was a 277 pound fish snagged by H T Adams of Los Angeles
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Catalina Island
Cal
Richard Dix
Catalina Tuna Club
H. T. Adams
Los Angeles
GITY GOLF MEET GETS UNDER WAY AT BYRNES PARK
The annual city golf meet at Byrnes Park draws local players as conditions favor qualification for match play beginning next Monday. Sponsored by Byrnes Park Municipal Club, rounds must finish by Sept 4 with finals set for Sept 11. John Casey, club pro, leads the event. entry fee is 40 cents.
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Somorrony
Byrnes Park
Municipal Course
John Casey
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT AP REPORTS WIDE CARD RESULTS
The Associated Press notes a Philadelphia Babe Ruth over Lew Mayrs by 16 in Philadelphia. Larry Galns of Toronto defeated Martin Warke in Toronto by 10. Billy Petrotie of Springfield, Farro, stopped Johnny Ceecol of Scranton in six. Al Ryan of St Paul beat Joe Sey of Brooklyn while Vic Burrawne of New York defeated Pancho Denelo of Filippinion in New York. Johnny Mee of San Antonio defeated Marcisi Zavalis in Cleveland.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Babe Ruth
Lew Mayrs
Baltimore
Toronto
Ont
Larry Galns
Martin Warke
New Orleans
Springfield
Mask
Billy Petrotie
Farro
Johnny Ceecol
Scranton
al Ryan
St Paul
Joe Sey
Brooklyn
New York
Vic Burrawne
Pancho Denelo
Filippinion
San Antonio
Tex
Jannny Mee
Sleveland
Marcisi
Zavalis
Western Tennis Team Favored to Win Hills Joust
Western tennis expected to win the Hills Joust as the East-West team match at West Side Tennis Club enters final day with two wins apiece after day one. Matches included Van Ryn, Holman, Alonso, Washburn, White, Thalheimer, Doeg, and Shields. Tilden and Hunter led the feature win for the East. Three buildings bombed in Chicago amid labor trouble, a beer war, and rivalry. damage about $3,000, no injuries.
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Forest Hills
West Side
Min Bohes
John Vane Ryn
Cranston Holman
Manuel Alonso
Watson Washburn
Tilden
Hunter
Lott
Deeg
White
Washburn
Alonso
Hennessey
Griffen
Shields
Chicago
Coin Toss Guides Finn From Boxing To Pro Baseball
In San Francisco on August 20 a bold coin flip decided Neal Mickey Finn’s career path. The former boxing aspirant chose baseball and became the crack second baseman for the San Francisco Missions with strong odds to reach the major leagues this year.
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San Francisco
Cal
Neal
Mickey) Finn
San Francisco Missions
Daury's Rise Boxing Card Set For Cedar Falls Show
The Cedar Valley fairgrounds in Cedar Falls hosts a 42 round boxing card Tuesday headlined by Clyde Drury versus Warnie Smith for middleweight honors. Drury, famed for knockouts and a strong right, headlines a bill featuring Emil Moren, Lonie Mays, and Billy Wells with vaudeville acts included. Tickets available at Leonard's Cigar Store and J B Billiard Parlor. vaudeville at 7:15 pm and boxing at 8:00 pm.
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Cedar Valley Fair Grounds
Cedar Falls
Clyde Drury
Iowa
Warnie Smith
Gmrth
Joe O'Hara
Fort Dodge
Jimmy Mahoney
Archee Cooper
Morrie Schlaifer
Bryan Downey
Johnny Wilson
Warnie
Larry Istridge
New York
Smith
Marshalltown
Drury
Joe ‘Thomas
Oetweinn
Floyd Bowers
Independence
Thomas
Bowers
Oelwein
Albert Knipp
Albert
Teachers College
Emil Moren
Roral Coffman
Lonie Mays
Billy Wells
The
Fair Association
Leonard’s Cigar Store
J. B. Billiard Parlor
Grace M E Wins Final Game to Tie for Lead in League
Grace M E defeated First Brethren 8 to 2 at Cedar River Park to tie for the church league lead with First M E by nightfall. Johnson and Dooley composed the winning battery while Heard and Dietz played for First Brethren. The round robin for the 1927 championship starts Monday with Grace M E facing First Presbyterian.
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Grace M. E
First M. BE
First Brethren
Cedar River Park
Methodist
Johnson
Dooley
Heard
Dietz
First Presbyterian
Buena Vista and Doane College Agree to Football Contract
Buena Vista college of Storm Lake and Doane college of Crete Nebraska signed a two year football contract this week. The first game will be played at Storm Lake on October 1.
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Storm Lake
Buena Vista College
Doane College of
Crete
Neb
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