Cleveland Drops Game at Boston in series finale
Boston defeated Cleveland 6 to 4 as Morton and Bagby bunched hits in the third and ninth innings. Jones walked many batters, but Cleveland rallied in the ninth before a tagging play at the plate ended the threat.
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Bosid
Boston
Morton
Bagby
Jones
Dee
Indians
Nore
Waimteganss
Leidold
Sig
Mievelang
Foster
Speaker
Scott
Gard'ner
Menosky
MelInnis
Gardner
Burns
Merton
Pote
Tenosis
Wild Piten
Barby
St Louis
New-York
Gonatoodi
Bt. Louis
Mays
Keate, Naylor
Perkins
Myett, Halling
Parks Middleton
Bassler
Oelwein Beats Charles City in Two Games
Oelwein swept Charles City with a 7 to 3 win and a 0 to 0 score in two contests. Slapnicka struck out 14 and Dunfee whiffed 10 as Oelwein hitters powered four runs in the final frames. Charles City pitcher Crawford slumped while Leara and the Oelwein mound staff held the visitors in check.
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Gelwein
Oelweint
Charles City
Mondar Br
Oei
Slapnicka
Leara
Tor Oelwein
Crawford
Oelwein
Learn
Wagner
Crawford and
Weebs
Star Horseshoe Tossers To Meet At Dairy Show
Barnyard golf gains new laurels as the Dairy Cattle Congress and International Belgian Horse Show announce a big horseshoe pitching tournament. Open to all U S pitchers during show week September 27 to October 2 with cash prizes for doubles and individual champions. Lawn City Horseshoe Pitchers Club of Cadar Falls directs the meet and invites top pitchers from surrounding states and Iowa.
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Dairy Cattle Congress
United States
Iowa
Lawn City Horseshoe Pitchers’ Club
Cadar Falls
Potsy Clark Takes Grid Job At Kansas Sept 1
Lawrence Kansas Aug 23 To raise Kansas football baseball and track programs to championship levels Potsy Clark will assume head coaching duties for football and baseball at the University of Kansas starting Sept 1 Joining him are assistants Karl Schlademan and Adrian Lindsay Clark targets a squad built from 10 returning lettermen 12 more from last year plus 15 from the frosh with Everett Bradley Olympic star as last year’s track captain White to box Valger. Charney White boxer agrees to fight Valger in Philadelphia Aug 31 and will train in Chicago Aug 23
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Lawrence
Kan
Jarhawker
K. U
Everett Bradley
George
Potsy" Clark
University of Kansas
Clark
Karl Schlademan
Adrian Lindsay
White
Valger
Associated Presty
Chicago
Charney
Waiger
Philadelphia
A Comic Strip in Type Reveals Childhood Yearnings
J P McEvoy recalls a boyhood urge to become a locomotive engineer and the shifting dreams toward absurdly romantic jobs. He manages to laugh at his past longing while noting the whimsical possibilities that might have shaped his life. Syndicated by Associated Editors.
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New Burnside
Myle
Caldwell
Dodd
Ourjtoim
Associated Editors
Mayser Names Wisconsin Star Chandler as Ames Coach
W S Chandler, famed Wisconsin forward and center from the 1916 1918 teams, is appointed basketball coach at Iowa State College for the coming season. Chandler, who led River Falls normal school to two state titles as a coach, succeeds Kent who shifts to football duties.
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Ames
University of Wisconsin
Iowa State College
W. S. Chandler
Badger
C. W. Mayser
Chandler
River Falis Normal School
Wis
Kent
Great Lakes
Wisconsin
River Falls
Manchester set for record auto races at fair Aug 30
Manchester Indiana expects a record crowd for Delaware County fair auto races opening August 30. Leon Duray the dirt track champion signs in for Starting with Barneys Oldfield’s Golden Submarine, fastest and priciest car. Additional entrants include Lampkin Claypool Hill Callahan Leckholder and Lentz driving Essex and other notable cars. Seven events on the program begin at 3 o clock under International Motor Contest Association rules, guaranteeing top competition.
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Manchester. In
Leon Duray
Delaware County Fair
Manchester
Williams
Duray
Des Moines
Barneys Oldfela
Duraylass
Leon
Ray Lampkin
Tommy Milton
Ray Claypool
Ted Hill
Templar
Jesse Callahan
Richards
Fred LeckHder
Lentz
Who's Going To FTL Miller Huggins Dogs
Ed Barrow denied seeking Huggins replacement saying he would not accept the post if offered. Peckingham would be a logical choice and favored by players. Col Rupert refused to comment while the Yankees aimed to win the flag.
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FTL
Miller Auggins
Miller Huggins
Ed Barrow
Barrow
Huggins
Barrows
Peckinmaugh
Col Rupert
Ftes
Boxing match unsanctioned as even in New Haven
The New Haven boxing commission declined to sanction a bout between Bill Brennan of Chicago and Harry Carneville of Washington, ruling the match an even contest. In Winnipeg Freddie Welsh and Danate Tait fought one round to a draw. An ad for Waterloo Laundry Co. appears.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
New Haven Boxing Commission
Bill Brennan
Chicago
Harry Carneville
Washington
Winnipeg
Freddie Welsh
Danate Tait
Thoman Wins Grand American Introductory Trap Match in Windy Huron
Harry Thoman of Huron South Dakota dazzled in the Grand American Handicap as he won the 100 target 16 yard rise trophy amid gusty winds and light rain. C E Bonner of New York claimed second with Frank Hughes of Mobridge third. Mrs Toots Randall New York captured the national women’s championship with 98. Great Lakes zone squad led the American amateur five man championship with 487.
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Associated Press
Chicago
South Shore Country Club
Lake Michigan
Thoman
Harry Thoman
Huron
S. D
South Shore
C. E. Bonner
New York
Bonner
Frank Hughes
Mobridge
Randall
Toots Randall
Cleveland
Great Lakes
F. G. Fuller
Mukwanaga
Wis
C. H. Larson
Oscar Larson
Waupaca
A. J. Roberge
la Crosse
WW. Olney
West Allis
Demand for Athletic Coaches Grows at Illinois
Urbana August 2 The University of Illinois reports 407 students completed coaching classes in the summer session with 32 states and two countries represented. The program expanded from a six week start in 1914 to a four year course yielding a bachelor degree, and more than 360 students are expected this fall as demand for coaches rises across schools, industry, and recreation centers.
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Urbana
George Huff
University of Illinois
Illinois
Cedar Falls Legion Baseball Goes on Playing Tour
Cedar Falls squad of American Legion baseball has hung out the gone west sign as a tour is set this week with games at Newell Denison West Bend and a final stop next Sunday at Clear Lake.
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Cedar Falls Legion
Cedar Falls
American Legion
Newell
Denison
West Bend
Clear Lake
Williams Lifts Phils Over Cubs In 12th Inning Homers
The Scoreboard by United Press notes Cy Williams belted a twelfth inning homer to beat his old teammates the Cubs 4 to 2. Other results include the Giants 6 to 0 over a three-hit shutout, Pirates 10 to 3, Robins 7 to 5, Reds 5, Yankees 10 over the Browns 2, Red Sox 6 over Cleveland 5, Athletics 10 over Detroit 8, and White Sox 4 over Washington 4.
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United Press
Cy Williams
Phils
Cubs
Tilden Opposes Present Tennis Pairings Method
Boston August 23 William Tilden world champion tennis player argues the current first round draw for national championships is flawed He favors a seeded system placing top players in opposite halves and seeding at least the top ten to ensure a fairer championship outcome rather than a blind draw.
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Associated Press
Boston
William T. Tilden
Tilden
Timid Passenger asks aviator about what to do safely
In a Richmond Times-Dispatch piece the frightened traveler asks the aviator for guidance if a fall occurs. The aviator replies by simplifying the peril with a joking tactic about grabbing whatever is nearby and holding on tight.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Women's Western Golf Title Flights In Progress
Play in the first match round of the Nineteenth annual Women’s Western Golf Association championship began at West Moreland Country Club amid drizzle. Mrs. Melvin Jones led qualifiers with 89, just ahead of Dorothy Higgby 90, as ties from late qualifying carried into the morning. Defending champ Mrs. Fred C. Letts faced Miriam Betts with Letts favored on form, while Florence Holleran seeks a strong showing after a local title.
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Associated Press
West Moreland Country
Evanston
Western Golf Association
West Moreland ‘Country Club
Melvin Jones
Olympia Fields
Dorothy Higbie
Midlothian
Jones
Florence Holleran
Salt Lake
Holleran
Chicago
Fred C. Letts, Jr
Onwentsia
Miriam Betts
Kansas City
Letts
Perry Fisk
Aurora
Edgar Stevens
Skokie
Harry D.hammon
Indianapolis
George F. Henneberrty
Glenview
Hadfield and Graham Lead Milwaukee Match Play Today
In Milwaukee, Blanche P. Graham competes in the annual driving event as Hadfield hosts the match play. The brisk, dispersed format promises a cheap but competitive round for participants.
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Hadfield
Milwaukee
Blanche P. Graham
Denver shuts out Waterloo Belmonts 7 to 0
Diekman pitched a no-hit no-run game for Denver Sunday as they defeated the Waterloo Belmonts 7 to 0. He struck out 15, with Knief adding two doubles and a triple. Denver scored in the sixth to break the deadlock. Belmonts’ battery was Adair and Gorman, while Diekman and Berger paired for Denver.
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Denver
Diekman
Waterloo Belmonts
Knief
Igway
Waerloo Belmonts
Janesville
Waterloo
Readlyn
Berger
Battery
Adair and
Gorman
Belmonts
Sothoron Shows Class as Indians Pitcher
Cleveland Indians pitcher Sothoron has rebounded after joining the champions. Boston reportedly waived him back after learning his price, but Cleveland kept him. If not for Cleveland, he might have gone to Columbus. manager Fohl had arranged a stint there with partial salary. Palm Beach suits advertised for $1.00. Waterloo Lamiry Co.
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Sothoron
Cleveland
Indians
Boston Red
Soy
Beantown
Boston
Frazee
Sotheron
St. Louis
Columbus Club
American Association
Fohl
Palm Beach
Waterloo Lamiry Co
Luther College Books Six Football Tangles with Two Open Dates
Luther College prepares for a fall football season with Coach Deseff returning veterans on both line and backfield. The schedule shows open dates on Oct 7 and Oct 28, with games set at Winona State Sept 24 and home or nearby venues including St. Olaf and Upper Iowa, as schools arrange matchups into the season.
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Decorah
Deseff
Luther College
Doseff
Ragland
Norenson
Anderson
Norgaard
Sordien
Larsen
Peterson
Orinoli
Westly
Campion College
Dubuque University
Dubuque
Upper Iowa University
Buena Vista College
Olaf's College
Iowa
Maranville Says This Is His Best Season Yet
Pittsburgh Pit Boxing star Maranville reflects on his career highlighting a breakout year. The London born fighter began boxing at age 11 and credits early training with resilience as he eyes a Cleveland title clash against rival Frush in a bid for the world gong.
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Danny Frush
Baltimore
Ohn Albane
Grid Men Join Pros Despite Warnings
Despite college rulings barring players from letters after turning pro, the American Professional Football Association signs many stars. Canton adds Penn State captain Higgins and several others from Washington and Jefferson, Fordham, Notre Dame, Penn State, Colgate, Pitt, Harvard, Indiana, and more players yet unnamed.
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Western Conference
Amerian
Footb Association
Canton
Famou
Jim Thome
Bob Higgins
Penn State
Henry
Washington and Jefferson
Seidell
Pitts
Carroll
Washington and
Jefferson
Lowe
Fordham
Feeney
Notre Dame
Conover
Penn
State
Laird
Colgate
DeHart
Pitt
Woods
Harvard
Steel
Indiana
Pacific Coast Players Pile of Junk Says Scout
Fielder Jones, ex White Sox and St Louis pilot, says Pacific Coast League lacks ready major leaguers. He scouted the league for Detroit Tigers and in a letter to Ty Cobb faulted western magnates for drafting broken down players, leaving only one candidate fit to advance.
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Fielder Jones
White Sox
St. Louis Pilot
Jones
Detroit Tigers
Ty Cobb
West Ten
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Shea
Ryan
Snyder
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Zinn
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Schmidt
McQuillan
Scott Braxton
Morgan
Cooney
O'Neil
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Cacore
Miljus
Krueger
Potsy Clark
Kansas
J.P. McEvoy
Mayser
Ames College
Waterloo Laundry Co
Presset
George McManus
Ar Inte Peasure Servic, Inc
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Ihe
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Bill Pertica
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