Three Hawks Rally in Hill 10 Tilt as Plowboys Fall
Muddy hilltop clash sees Marshalltown trip Dubuque 11 to 16. Hawks, led by Dixon and Swanson, edge Plowboys in a pitching duel while Malmgren and McCracken rescue the visitors from a late jam.
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
5
Muddy hilltop clash sees Marshalltown trip Dubuque 11 to 16. Hawks, led by Dixon and Swanson, edge Plowboys in a pitching duel while Malmgren and McCracken rescue the visitors from a late jam.
Dubuque games recounted with Ansons grabbing two runs as Dubuque beats Marshalltown 6 to 3 while Bope shuts down the Climbers 1 to 0 in a separate game. Gloom spreads as fans survey chances to overtake Water.
In the National League Brooklyn and Chicago posted wins while Boston and Philadelphia struggled on wet grounds. American League games included Cleveland 4 and St Louis 3, with other schedules noted as pending. American Association saw Milwaukee 5 Toledo 4 and Minneapolis–Louisville results mentioned amid scattered scores.
John C. Heart new athletic director at East High will arrive from Lyons Monday or Tuesday next week. W. Kine the superintendent confirmed the plan. Football practice at the Orange and Black Institute starts the following week along with Don Harshbarger joining as assistant coach. Captain Russell Ward expected to lead a rebuilding squad. Coach Ralph Sarffl, West High mentor, will join after attending Drake law school with nine veterans aiming for a state title this season.
Iowa City coach George T. Bresnahan, head of the University of Iowa track program, will return to Iowa City soon to plan for the coming season. He may rally his squad for an early September trip to the East for the National AAU championships. The Hawkeye coach has been visiting his brother in Ida Grove, Iowa. The cross country season starts with the school opening in September.
Albert Knipp has signed to fight Ray Hendrickson in Albert Lea. The two met to a draw at Mason City recently and Hendrickson will face Knipp in his hometown crowd for his first appearance before his own fans.
Debates over Dubuque and Waterloo pennant chances flare as fans plan weekend trips to Ottumwa and Waterloo. Waterloo's Schulz may join Hawks. if Dubuque wins remaining games and Waterloo loses, a pennant tie could occur. Cedar Rapids park floods force road games. Peter Grott awarded a gold watch by Waterloo fans for season's end.
Burlington and Rock Island split the twin bill with a 9 to 8 win for Rock Island in the first game after a ninth inning rally. Jacobs pitched for Rock Island in the 4 to 3 second game victory. Heabook details show Abel Mann Swanson and Keyes among the standouts with multiple hits and a homer.
In this Inside Golf piece Chester Horton discusses how rhythm in the golf swing arises from confident, smooth mechanics. He explains that a learner must start the backswing with easy, controlled motion to avoid jerky tempo and allow natural speed to build through the backswing.
Independence Iowa Aug 23 Raymond baseball team defeated Quasqueton nine 2 to 0 for a purse of 109 at Buchanan county fair. Baker Raymond twirler pitched well with airtight support and timely hitting. Delvein and Independence were set to play next with a 100 purse on the line for tomorrow afternoon.
The Brooklyn Dodgers won 3 to 2 in 11 innings to climb to third place, six and a half games behind the league leading Giants. Boston beat Cleveland 4 to 1, while the Cardinals swept both games from Philadelphia 3 to 1 and 13 to 10, and St. Louis–Philadelphia game was postponed due to rain.
Des Moines August 21 Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis baseball czar will arrive Saturday at 7 30 a m from Lincoln Nebraska and stay through the day A reception committee will meet him at the train and escort him to Hotel Fort Des Moines A luncheon by the Caravan club will be held at the hotel In the forenoon he will play golf at Wakonda Links
Opening round in Sunnyside Country Club annual women’s championship sees Mrs Bryant, Mrs Sigworth, Mrs Shane, Mrs Cory, Mrs Sheldon, Mrs Knapp and Mrs McFarlane advance or win by default. Second round pairings announced with several decisive matches and defaults noted.
Albert Knipp knocked out Jack Nelson of Des Moines in the second round of a six round windup at Electric Park last night. A large crowd braved threatening weather as Knipp led the action, landing sharp blows that sent Nelson to a nine count at the bell end of the opening round. Nelson was dropped again in the second round and counted out. The program also featured United Kid edging Kid Ray in four rounds, while Kid Roberts and the Wise Kid fought a draw. Rollinger refereed.
Cambridge Mass Aug 21 Ed die Mahan formerly Harvard gridiron and baseball star has been chosen as head varsity baseball coach at Harvard to succeed Jack Slattery who held the post for five years announced yesterday
Promoters discuss pairing Gene Tunney and Tom Gibbons in a high profile outdoor season close. Tex Rickard negotiates with Billy Gibson and Eddie Kane as competing offers come from midwest promoters. If terms satisfy, bout could occur in Madison Square Garden or be delayed to November December or next summer.
Gerald Patterson and Pat O Hara Wood advance to the semifinal round of the national lawn tennis doubles championship at Longwood. They face William M. Johnston and Clarence J. Griffin, San Francisco champions in past years, as the event attracts top players including Vincent Richards and Francis T Hunter in pursuit of a third Premier doubles title.
Fremont crowds await Harry Greb world middleweight champion and Tiger Flowers of Atlanta to clash tonight in a 10 round no decision bout. Flowers must KO or be fouled to claim the title, while Greb seeks defense of his crown.
Leo Novak, head coach of Washington high school athletic teams in Cedar Rapids Iowa, signed a new one year contract Tuesday night to continue coaching. After a summer of offers and a Minnesota vacation he reached terms with the local school board which granted him a proposed increase.
Milwaukee press highlights Rooster Kettenbell, known as Clyde, a left handed pitcher with Waterloo and Waterloo teammates Willoughby Schulz and McCracken. Otto Borchert may seek his services, while Rij Wolcott could lead the Brewers park next season. Vaughan reveals Kettenbell’s strong control and 11 wins in 12 starts across leagues, with earlier release by the Brewers.
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