Armour Leads Glassy Field in West's Tourney
Tommy Armour shot four under par 138 after two rounds to lead the Western Open as the final 36 holes began. Notables nearby include Gene Sarazen two back at 140, Horton Smith at 139, and Hutchison duo both at 141. Espinosa recovered with 67 after a 75 opening, while several players stood at 142 and 141 entering the final round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Demb
United
Presktai
Milwaukee
Wis
Tommy Armour
Uttle
Boot
Ha ‘Tom ‘O'Shanter
Club
Orchard
Lake, Mich
Lea
Gena’ Sarazen
Armour
Horton Smith
Joplin
Sensation
Adwe . Hutchisons
Tha
Huttchisons
Jack
Hutch
Willard
Lake Shore
Country Club
Chicago
Bill Mehlhorn
Bob McDonald
Henry Siucl
Abe Espinosa
Frank Walsh
Orta Schellin
Leonard Sehmutte
Espinosa
Dubuque Opens Series Win Over Bunnies 11 to 4
Dubuque defeated Cedar Rapids 11 to 4 in the Mississippi Valley League opener. Box score lists Bluege, Brock, Anderson, Russell, Patterson, Gardner, and Dempsey among others for Dubuque while Bates Worth and Scheetner appear for Cedar Rapids. Umpires were White and Campbell. time 1 05.
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Ceder Rapids
Dubuque
Bunnies
Abrhpoal Bluege
Eerseeae
Russell
Patterson
Garland
Ooo
Chiar Rapids
Abrepore
Bates
Worth
Serre
E To . Grrath
Roveseeee Genin
St Gardner
Dempsey
Birkofor
Dp Varner
P Scheetner
Brit
Resume Play In Tennis Tourney In Buffalo
Play in the National Public Parks Tennis tournament resumes in Buffalo after rain halted semi finals and quarter finals. Defending champion George J. Jennings Jr. of Chicago led Robert Considine of Washington 8-1 in the first set and 8-2 in the second before a sudden downpour stopped play yesterday.
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Buffalo
Rein
George J. Jennings, Jr
Chicago
Robert Considine
Washington
Jennings
Valley League Standings and Yesterday's Scores Across Cities
Old newspaper fragment lists Valley League standings with teams like Dubuque Keokuk Davenport and Moline, plus yesterday results across cities including Chicago Brooklyn New York and Philadelphia. Western League and American Association standings are shown with teams such as Topeka Omaha and Tulsa.
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Mrastistarr Valley League
Pet. i
W. L
Dubuqua Ay al
York
Chicago
Boston
Ww. L
Brooklyn Me
Pittab
N. ‘York
Philadin
St. Louis
Foyle ‘Cineintatt
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
American Assoctat
W.l. Pett
K. City
Towtsy
Col'bur Min
Des Moines
Topeka
Omaha
Tonite
Te Denver
Klahome
Oo Pueblo
Sega
Ptwisr
Bobby Thatcher and The Order Came Too Late Train
A fragmented report describes Bobby Thatcher clinging desperately above flying wheels as a late order arrived. Threatened by a moving train, the scene captures a perilous moment with limited context and no clear outcome.
Herman Leads NL Batting Pace Amid Slugger Surge
New York reports Babe Herman of Brooklyn atop the National League batting table with 409 as of last Wednesday, while Frank O Dou l trails by 11 points. Hornsby leads runs with 112 and RBIs at 117, O Dou l has most hits at 186, and L Waner tops triples with 15. Grimes reclaims pitching lead at 16–2 after Guy Bush 4–1 loss. Phillies top team batting at .307. Cincinnati sits one behind New York in the standings.
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New York
Babe Herman
Brooklyn
Frank O'Doul
Philadelphia
Herman
Terry
Hornsby
Chicago
Traynor
Pittsburgh
Hendrick
Klein
Phila Gerri
L. Waner
Frisch
St. Louis
Stephenson
Hornsby O
Teader
O’doul
Frederick
Grimes
Pirate
Phillies
Cubs
Giants
Cincinnati
Thornley Pitches Burlington to 6-0 Win Over Moline
Thornley led Burlington to a 6-0 victory over Moline as Davies release and Bees signed pitcher Thornley. Line score shows Burlington scoring in multiple innings behind Thornley in a complete game effort. Moline lacked response despite several base runners and errors.
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Burlington
Trish Thornley
Davenport
Yespene
The
Bees
Molne
Too
Plane hub eyed for air mail intersection in state
Lieut. Edward M. Kaufman of the Bureau of Aeronautics announces Sioux City as the most logical place in Indiana for an air mail intersection in the state. The statement underscores Sioux City Air Line as a key aviation hub within the region.
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Sioux City
Edward M.° Kaufman
Bureau of Aeronautics
The
Department, of Commerce
Bush and Grove Lead Race to World Series Pace
New York reports Guy Bush of the Cubs and Lefty Grove of the A's as the standout pitchers in the hot World Series race. Both reach high win totals, with Bush leading his club and Grove among the league leaders despite an August slump. If Chicago–Philadelphia meets in October, their bids for glory may begin as early as the opening championship program.
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New York
Rennantward
Guy Bush
Cubs
Lefty Grove
Athletics
Fennant
Bush
Stirling
Grove
Ave
Burleigh Grimes
Yom Gachary
Mississippi Guy
Haader
A's
Lefty
Guy
Miss Norelius Wins Long Swim at Wrigley Marathon
Toronto Aug 24 Martha Norelius won the $10 000 Wrigley marathon in 5 hours 24 minutes 22 seconds to claim the American mermaid title. Ruth Tower the local favorite finished second after a tight chase. Evelyn Armstrong of Detroit took third with Leah Riley Keansburg and Ethel Hertle close behind. Dorothy Widmer Seattle placed sixth as 45 swimmers started and boats aided fatigued racers. Vivian Welsh Girard Ohio suffered a lamphrey eel bite mid race and was pulled from the water exhausted.
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Toronto
Martha’ Norelius
New York
Ruth Tower
Tower
Evelyn Armstrong
Detroit
Leah Riley
Keansburg
N. J
Ethel Hertle
Dorothy Widmer
Seattle
Taco
Vivian Welsh
Giarard, O
Ohio
Clarksville Resident Ill in Waverly
Clarksville resident Mrs J W Hoffman is ill at the home of her sister Mrs Oscar Murphy in Waverly after being stricken while in that city Tuesday. The report from Mound City Missouri notes John Q Trimmer asserts he has not shaved since Lincoln was shot.
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Clarksville
Waverly
J. W. Hoffman
Oscar Murphy
John Q. Trimmer
Lincon
Pony Does Sums and Dog Walks Tight Rope Show At Pat's Pond
About 1,000 people attended the carnival at Pat's Pond playground last night featuring a dog and pony show by W. E. York and C. S. Miller of Waterloo. Acts include a pony untying a knotted handkerchief, a dog performing arithmetic, a 24 year old dog walking a rope and diving 40 feet, a ladder climb, and a small pony being trained in Waterloo. The show may run three more days at Lawndale playground starting Monday. Promoter Paddy Harmon plans a championship match in November. In boxing, Masiro defeated Shea in 10 rounds with six wins, three draws. Rene De Vos edged Johnny Burns, My Sullivan stopped Roxy Allen, and Joe Medill defeated Henry Perlick in the other 10-round bout.
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Pat's Pond Playground
W. E. York
C. S. Miller
Waterloo
Miller
Pat's Pond
Lawndale Playground
Paddy Harmon
Masiro
Shea
Rene de Vos
Johnny Burns
San Francisco
My Sullivan
St. Paul
Roxy Allen
Camden
N. J
Mastro Defeats Shea to Battle Feather Champion
In Chicago, Early Mastro defeated Eddie Shea at the Chicago Stadium, setting up a title bout against Andre Routts of France. The clash highlighted the featherweight scene as the winner would likely face Routts for the featherweight championship.
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Mastro
Shea
Chicago
Andre’ Routts
France
West Side
Eddie Shea
Chicago Stadium
Shea-Mastro
Rumor Storme to Get Chance with McCarthys Club
Rumors say Kenneth Storme of Waterloo, a powerful left end hitter, has been recommended to the Chicago Cubs by a scout. Waterloo officials deny any deal. Storme, a natural hitter with speed on bases and in the field, was acquired from Cedar Rapids earlier this season and has been a bright spot for the Hawks offensive attack despite a weak throwing arm.
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Kenneth Storme
Waterloo
Chicago’ Cubs
Storme
Cardinals
Cletis Dixon
Stormer
Cedar Rapids
Bill Speas
Hawks
Turkeys and Pugs in Training Show at Pat's Pond
Wally York and C S Miller, seasoned showmen, discuss training quirks for animals amid a Pat's Pond performance. York cites geese and pigs as trainable but goats as tricky while warning never to trust elephants. Mrs York trains birds though none appear in the show. A river rescue in Burlington reports a 56-year-old unidentified man pulled from the Mississippi.
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Wally) York
Waterloo
Pat's Pond
York
West
Indies
Burlington
Early Settlers Picnic Program With Music At Hanna Grove
Black Hawk County Early Settlers association and friends plan a hearty picnic in Hanna's grove Cedar Falls on Saturday August 31. John S. Tuthin president announced a full program featuring William T. Evans as principal speaker. Events include a noon basket dinner 2 pm speeches and community singing with local notables lead by W W Howell.
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Black Hawk
County Early Settlers Association
Hanna's Grove
Cedar Falls
John S. Tuthin
William T. Evans
Black Hawk County
Grove
Picnis
Tuthill
A. H. Holt
W. G. Crowder
Cedar Palls
B. Howell
J. W. Arebuckle
Roger Leavitt
Mae Howell
Acc
Margaret Howell
William T
Evans
Bennakction
Saryay
Strief Seeks State Auditor Nomination in June Primary
J H L Strief of Sioux City former Iowa board of control member and chairman announces Republican bid for state auditor. He argues his experience directing state institutions equips him for efficient economical administration and asks voters to consider his candidacy in the 1930 June primary.
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State Board of “Control
Twas
Ayith
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Horton’ Smith
Bobby
Thatcher
Drummond
LuLu
Perry
Blosey
Tre
George Storm
Lolis
United Feature Syndicate
BY Ben Dave Allen
Tessie
Foxy Trimble
Brooklyn Flash
Thornley
Burlington Club
Drager
Parker
Za Chadwick
Hinz
Molesworth
Skinners
Lambert
Oberholser
Tyler
Hunter
Sae Bergman
Wengel, Mower
Tala
Sereeere
Young
Altoton
Oberholzer
Stunter
Conners
Octtermann
Rapp
Norelius
Pony
York-Miller
Lawndale
Pat
McCarthys
Turkey
Wally” York
Arbuckle
Strief
Wayne Newell
His
Serenaders
Cliff Mandy
Marigold Orchestra
Kipp the Tailor
Electric Park
Clyde Grant
Wayne King
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