Local Net Stars Triumph in Des Moines Tennis Showdown
A. P. Smith of Ames dominates the Des Moines tile, capturing the singles title with precise baseline play. Rath and Hutchinson of Waterloo reach doubles finals but fall to Smith and Sweet in a close match, as Kamber and Van Vinkel push to the later rounds at Des Moines Yacht and Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He. A. Rath
KU. Kutchison
Waterloo
A. Pulreyk Smith
Ames
Olin J. Hayes
Des Moines
Jay Ane
Evan
Kamer
Piers
Capital City
Hutchison
fusGrilus
Smith
Vin
Wheels
Noonan
A. Meuser
Durtuque
Warsaw
Howell
Jost
Rouim
We Foren
Emswerks
Jon van Vlnkel
Pat O Mary
Fort Dodge
Louis Kamber Veat Terloo
A. P. Smith
Bear
Sonomin
Dubuques
Tral Rav Cwae
Bileworth
Waterlon
St. Clair
Clarion
Tuxsell
Nicholgod
Linton
H. Davidson
D. M
St. Het
Juskeep
Isworth Otis
Dr. St.clair
Chotan
Mussell Nicholyon
1. M
Meuse
Dubuque
O'Meara
Walker
O.tis Sweat
D. ML
Moorehead
Potue
Grinnell
Rath and Hutchinson
van Ginkel
Kamper
D. Mo
Ay Semifena Li Noongti
Meuser
Dubuquel
Ellsworth
Oelwein defeats Carroll 2 to 0 in baseball game
Oelwein pitchers held Carroll to two runs as the Moose offense produced two doubles, Baker to Holt and Claus to Holt. La Porte City’s near no hit bid toppled Waterloo Illinois Central 19 to 0. Tripoli beat Denver 9 to 6 with Diekmann securing 17 hits for Tripoli and Learn keeping Denver to four safeties. Vinton defeated Deneckes Rapids yesterday. Ada Aaron, 47, sued John Hunek for 1400 dollars in damages for mental anguish. jury awarded 3500 in total damages.
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Moose
Carroll
Oelwein
Claus
Pireler
Imen
Denver
Diekmann
Tripoli
Learn
Maelyin
Fergeman
Red Learn
Tripolia Jthic
Zawhuxiger
Waterloo
Pripali
Edad
Deaver Wi
Traer
Sto
Carletto
Datcher
Standings of Teams in Pennant Races Amid Mixed Results
Fragmented report shows several standings entries for teams like New York, Boston, Cleveland, and Milwaukee with varying scores. Mentions Minnesota Milwaukee matchup results and a Threes-X League note with Cedar Rapids and Bloomington figures. Data is incomplete and reads like OCR garble from a historical sports page.
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New York
Basten
Cleveland
Sinems
Pats Soston
York
Viet Kaisaily
Lavin Mipel
Volumins
Minnaxpel Milmiukee
Tagatewhie
Sto Maul
Totede
Cedar Rapids
Rouk Beluyp
Ats Cekiford
Hoomington
TR i‘ Hauré- Peoria
Wee Grands
Iowa Hawkeye line set to power through the west
The piece analyzes Iowa’s football line prospects for 1914 with estimates of player weights and roles. It notes Slater and Belding as all western men, Heldt likely pivot, Blork at guard or tackle, Chariton at left end, and Ty Smith and Paul Smith challenging for positions. The backfield hinges on best available, while the right side of the line appears a near certainty.
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Lane
Relding
Stuter
Kaufmann
Certafonés
Jowy
Slater
Avoir- Duppig Ag
Belding
Iowa
Hawkeye
Jones
Heldt
Rand
Blork
Ty Smith
Paul Smith
Charfton
Minnick
Hej
Hunter
McAvincby
Johnson
American Handicap Trapshooting Opens at Cleveland
About a thousand expert marksmen from the United States and Canada attended the twenty first grand Americas Handicap trapshooting tournament at Edgewater park in Cleveland for a six day session. Women shooters will contest for a separate championship as part of the program. Forest City introduced the event and the Olympic trapshooting team that swept Antwerp recentley is entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreland
United States
Canada
Edgewater Park
Antwerp
Forest City
American Athletes Win Olympic Meet With Wide Margin
The Olympic stadium in Antwerp closes with American athletes leading in points, securing a wide margin win over Finland Sweden England France and others. Notable results include Hannes Kohlemainen winning the Olympic marathon for Finland in 2 32.35, H H Brown of Boston A A finishing top American in the 3 000 meter team race, and the American relay team setting a world record in the 4x100 meter relay. Duke Kehanawaku sets an American swimming relay record with 1 00.3 in the 100 meter freestyle heat.
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Axsvegialed
Olympic Stadium
Antwerp
Turge
Sain
America
Finland
Sweden
England
Italy
South Africa
Canada
Norway
Demarki
Sthonia
New Zealand
Belgium
Australia
S. Czecho-Slovakia
Holland— Luxemburg
Hannes Kohlemainen
Fine Living
New York
H. Brown
Boston
A. A
Duke Kehanawaku
Leurant
Conservation of Decking Waters Urges Immediate Action
U. S. Bureau of Biological Survey chief W. Nelson calls for federal and state bird preserves nationwide to safeguard inland lakes and marshes. He notes ducks have risen under current rules but need permanent breeding and feeding grounds. draining swamps often yields less than intelligent management. He warns drainage projects fail and urges surveys to show water areas’ superior natural value for wildlife and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nelson
U. S. Bureau of Biological Survey
United States
Nelson
Department of Agriculture
Qarsh
Waterfowl refuge policy urged by association
The association praises Mr. Nelson's stand on water area maintenance for waterfowl. They advocate a general policy to sustain suitable water regions and call on Congress to fund a thorough biological survey to advance this work.
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Nelson
Explosion Kills Ten in Degnan Mine Near Wilburlow
Wilburlow Oklahoma August 23 The bodies of ten men killed in a Degnan McConnell mine explosion were recovered late yesterday after fans failed and halted ventilation. Investigators believe the blast occurred Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilburlow
Okla
Degnan-McConnel
Degnan
Here
More Girls Than Men In Black Hawk County Jail
For the first time in Black Hawk county history girl prisoners outnumber the men nearly two to one. Seven girls are confined in the woman’s ward while four inmates share the men’s ward. The girls are mainly under 20 with charges including four felonies, two lewdness cases, and one to be sent to Mitchellville for industrial school commitment.
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Black Hawk County
Mitchellville
Knepper Defeats Dickinson To Win Sioux City Invitation
Rudolf Knepper the Iowa state champion captured the Sioux City invitation by beating Francis Dickinson of Des Moines Golf and Country Club in the 3 hole final, 10 up and 8 to play. Knepper posted a two round medal score of 74 and 70, his second straight cup. Dickinson had earlier defeated Fred Knepper 1 up, while Rudolf Knepper beat Fred Morgan 4 and 2 in the semifinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Rudolf Knepper
Francis Dickinson
Des Moines
Johnston and Griffin win national tennis doubles title
William Johnston and C. J. Griffin capture the national doubles tennis championship at Chestnut Hill, Longwood Cricket Club, defeating Roland Roberts and Willis Davis in straight sets 6-2 6-2. The report also notes cricket and dental convention activity in Boston and scattered local society items.
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Boston
William Johnston
C. J. Griffin
Chestnut Hill
Longwood Cricket Club
Roland Roberts
Willis Davis
Uncle Harry Discusses War Aftermath in History Lesson
In Linden Iowa a 12-year-old boy recalls armistice history and argues that conflicts linger after wars end. Uncle Harry guides a talk on how revolutions, Napoleon, and the French and American upheavals shaped Europe, urging patience as nations adjust postwar relations.
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Linden
Fred Bishop
Wiliam Baumgartner
C. Q . F. Chapman
J. W. Koch
Uncle Harry
Robert
Jesup
Waterton
Sulzer
Tormeriy
Europe
Mignnenona
Mionsee
Bigning
J. G& Qlseon
Crmrins
Helen
Percease
France
Thomas Jefferson
Tom Paine
Injured Woman Falls At Post Office Steps
Mrs A H Hofman of 1534 Second Street West suffered painful injuries after falling from the post office steps at 9 p m yesterday and striking her face on the cement walk. A physician attended her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hofman
Second Street West
Belgium Trades Food for Cars in 60 Million Franc Deal
Brussels reports the Belgian food ministry sold part of last year’s American food stocks to Germany in exchange for 3,000 rally road cars. The transaction totals about 60,000,000 francs amid postwar shortages and economic pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belgian Food Ministry
Germany
Belgium
Cornell College man in last Olympic race
England won the 1600 meter relay at Antwerp with America finishing fourth. The U S team included George Bretnall of Cornell College, Iowa. Winning time was 4 minutes 22.2 seconds.
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Cornell College
Associated Press
Antwerp
England
America
George
Bretnall
Local Classifieds Mixed Offers and Tragic Death Report
A jumble of sale offers includes a 3-property package at 1500 Commercial Street with $3600 price and down payment option, two winter cottages near Chautauqua Park listed at 1550 and 825 cash, plus a used car deal for a 459 sale at Blackhawk Tire. Also notes Archie Ke Baird Burk age 23 shot dead near his home in Vinton Iowa with a pistol nearby. report of a note about Willy’s touring car prices and a company contact at 1122 Con ger.
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HL Krensky
East Aide
Dunham Place
Isaac Davie
Chautauqua Park
Riehl St
Riverside ‘Drive
Inquire
Conger
Gale
Blackhawk Tire and Rubber Co
Maweeye
Omaha
Neb
Archie Ke Baird Burk
Vinton
Overland
Waterloo
Wat Real Estate Co
U. S
Detroit
Independent Fruit Co
Lafayette
Cedar “Heights
Bentley Bros. Gonmercis Bank
Phon
Fowler St
Eri
Slinder
Continental Motor
Elegan
Overland Waterzlog Company
Knight Touring
Overland Waterloo
Boss
Bangarc
Fletcher Ave
Byrnes Park
Mouseholi Goods
Franklin
Olson
Hi Bluff Street
Washington &J. Wantel
Saxon St
Brunson
Mississippi Valley
Lytle
Jefferson Street
Beal
Teneo
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Huchison
Get
Amen
Clint Sweet
D. AL
Patti-Hutchison
Smith-Sweet
Amith-Sweet
Rath-Hutchinson
Amithasweet Voc
Rath-Hutchinsdy
Delwein Tring
Jan Porte City
Busch
Ada Aaron
John Hunek
Janck
Aaron
Yescledal
Chiao
American Associacion
Lihancepetly
Wasesity
Foots de Milwaukee
Mimreipolit
Wrobute
Moston
Paibalel Hia
Iowa Bulwark
Gity
Tia
West
ST. Ansgar
Aports
the Courier
Lewis Alberteon
Father
International News Service
Maggie
Solly
K. Knepper
W. MM
Johnston
Griffin
J. Sayers
J. Leonard
Leonard
Waterloo Cricketers
Sun
Andrew Thompson
Sayer Brothers
Dentists Open
National Dental Association
Mastle. Alt
J. Peverill
Sada Mo
Springfield
J. B. Knowles
Delaware
Morrison
Wong
Minnesota
HL. Hummel
FL Wize Ging
C. H. C. Club
Hummel
Onhursday
Mr. Hummel
Jefferson, Ya
H. F. Lincoln
Bernice Higgins
Glorye Jincoln
Marian Thomson
Thelma
Metha
Messer
Waverly
Allan Hugi
G Od. Shaw
Susan Cratsiey
F Rapp
Saturdex
Mary
Vern
O. Wld Humphavens
Stevens
le Baud
Msrskiltown
Oh B. Knowles F
Ph Wi Meener
Dr. Shannon
Besig Fence
Poland
Russia
J. Will Saan
Jimmy
Thillips
Rhalart
Moter
Chicago
Valma Spencer
Tipton
John Rankin
Ceslar Rapids
T. F. Sullivan
Alice Biiteh
Uncle Jarry
Great Britain
Affai
Burz
Percy R. Wood
Thegat Leavitt & Johnson
Buck Bidz
Water'on
Iowan
J. G. Murphy
First National Bank
WM. i. Ross
Rolf Savitt and Johnson
Nabel Thes
Ae Mattei Folks
Renda Ue
Sra Alsa
E Beverage Smith-Lichty
Willman
Town
Castle
BEW Overland
FLO
I ‘Overland
Parr Hahone
Franklin & I
Jersey
Ing
Nichols & Gates
Phate
Comptom
Sta Clark
General Store
Hans-Kelsen
Diite Ita
Pistol
W. E. Debe
4Th and
Jefferson Sts
Over Town State Bank
L. E. Glaza Tin
A. Stitz Cigar Co
East Side
Citizens Gas and Electric CO
Underwood Typewriter Company
Underwood Typewriter Co., Inc
Marsh-Place
Wikdor
Piione Wn
Black Hawk Bank
C.A. Waterbury
Mack
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