Veterans Lead American League Batting and Power Picks
The American league veterans top batting averages with Tyrus Cobb of Detroit at .395 and Speaker of Boston close behind. Notables include Collins Chicago .330 Crawford Detroit .314 and Kewis Boston .305. Cobb also leads runs and total bases. Burns Detroit holds home run lead with five. Pitching leaders feature Foster Boston 16-4 and others with strong records. Snyder tops batting with .427 in the latest update.
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Chicago
Tyrus Cobb
Detroit
Speaker
Boston
Colins
Jackson
Cleveland
Fournier
McInnis
Philadelphia
Crawford
Veach
Strunk
Kewls
Maisel
New York
Gainer
Bolcobo
Fanorg
Burns
Detriit
Foster
Wood
Scott
Davis
Ruth
Fisher
Faber
Share
Boland
Benz
Dubuc
Covelestie
Snyder
Larry Doyle
New York Giants
St. Louis
Doyle
Daubert
Brooklyn
Tuderus
Merkte
Callins
Pittsburgh
Groh
Cincinnati
Long
Snier
J. Smith
Cravath
Daves
Sigles
Groh Eee
Mamaux
Alexander
Pierce
Taney
S. Smith
Coombs
Dale
Ragan
Meadows
Dell
Magee
Kauff
Wlack
Fischer
Wonetehy
Campbell
Newark
Yerkes
Horghammer
Sase
Buffalo
Kauft
Konetchy
McConnell
FB. Allen
M Brown
LeClair Baltimore
Beulbagh
Crandon
Plank
Rogge
Cullop
Kansas City
Packard
Compton
LeJeune
Sioux City
Thompson
Omaha
Gespar
Glerk
Earl Cooper Captures Elgin Road Race Trophy
Earl Cooper won the Chicago Automobile Club trophy road race at Elgin driving an American car at 74.97 mph. He completed 36 laps covering 301 miles in 4 hours 1 minute 32 seconds. Gil Anderson finished second in 4:06:04 with Barney Oldfield third in 4:09:55. Tom Alley placed fourth and O'Donnell fifth with times 4:14:29 and 4:15:44 respectively. Ralph De Palma had set the previous Elgin distance record at 78.5 mph. De Palma led early but needed repairs, delaying him for an hour.
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Elgin
Earl Cooper
Gil Anderson
Barney Oldfield
Ralph de Palma
de Palma
Artera
Tom Alley
O'Donnell
Slattery Sold to Pittsburgh in Central Association Shakeup
Marshalltown pitcher Slattery, touted as the Southpaw ace, will report to Pittsburgh by Sept 1 after the sale to the National League club for 1500 dollars with 500 via draft. The deal hinges on a 1916 contract. Lynch adds White as pitcher and signs Rapps to replace Broderick as shortstop amid roster shuffles and lingering retirements.
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Marshalltown
Rapid City
Pittsburgh
Slattery
Barney” Dreyfus
Lynch
Muscatine
White
Rapps
St. Joe
Broderick
Thurador
Blanager Lynch
Chicago Players Meet for Title in Iowa Tennis
Des Moines Aug 21 A Chicago tennis player is set to win the 1915 Iowa state championship. Walter T Hayes and Al Lindauer survived semifinals at Des Moines Golf and Country Club and will meet in the final. Doubles semifinals advanced with Monnett and Newell to face Canyon and Lindauer. Mrs D Graeter and Miss Margaret MeeKee vie for the women’s singles title after advancing from their halves.
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Des Moines
Chicago
Walter T. Hayes
al Lindauer
Des Moines Golf and Country Club
Hayes
H.L. Branson
Mitchell
S. C
Lindauer
Jacek Cannon
Kansas City
Monnett
Newell
Canyon
Adams Cand Hlolcomb
Hagce
Bonébrake
D.' Graeter
Waterloo baseball team opens Marshalltown trip with possible doubleheader
The Waterloo nine left today for Marshalltown to start a three game series with plans for a possible doubleheader tomorrow. They then head to Mason City for a final series, with Burlington and Keokuk on the schedule before the abroad trip.
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Waterloo
Marshalltown
Mason City
Burlington
Keokuk
References Sought By Rath Packing Head For Credit
A Waterloo packing executive, J. W. Rath, faced a demand for financial and moral references before credit could be extended for bacon. The letter exchange shows ministers and church officials weighed as references, with Rath’s religious devotion noted but his fishing and golf quirks also cited in a humorous tone.
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Waterloo
J. W. Rath
Rath Packing Company
Gray Eagle
Minn
Rath Packing Co
Nyy Express
Brad Street
Black Hawk
Ey, Rath
Watertoo
Yas
Isaac Walton
Anatias
Hla
Lours Truby
Macartney
Blood cleansing remedy promises rheumatism relief
An advertisement promotes a blood purifier named 8.5.5 and a blood bath treatment as a cure for rheumatism including sciatica muscular pain and limb aches. It urges readers to obtain the products from druggists and to request a booklet from the mirror company in Atlanta, urging immediate treatment.
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Atlanta
Rath Packing Co. backs owner with letters of reference
Letters from Hida American National Bank of Lito Palla Minnesota and Rath Packing Co Waterloo defend John Rath. They praise his character and financial ability though no legal issues are noted. The correspondence accompanies a bacon shipment. Meanwhile L. J. Olwell of Chalmers Motor Co plans a lengthy canoe trip in Wisconsin’s north woods through late September.
Umbrella That Opens Only for Its Owner Stirs Trade Talk
A novelty device claimed to open only for its owner sparks debate on personal rights and restraint of trade. The evening paper notes how such gadgets could affect Want Ads monetization and market dynamics.
Standards Text Book on Good Manners for Courier Readers
A review praises a 566 page standard manners book for its thorough, illustrated treatment and durable binding. It notes the value of a comprehensive home study, clear printing, and eye friendly paper, asserting etiquette guidance enhances social ease and personal gifts.
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Will
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Pirates
Bull” Durham
Howard Tuttle
Bull’ Durham
Evening Courier and Reporter
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Cod
Crea Wu
Jay
Chiters
Gray Tagle
Nath Packing Co
Ft NL Company
2NA
Chicago U.5
AL Zed Crow
Caroline
Tascome
hida-American National Bank of Lit-o Palla
HK. J. Riychim
Crshtor
Rath
Mr. Rath
Gray Magic Lace
the Courier and Reporter
Courier
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