Cobb Homers as Detroit Tops Red Sox in Double Bill
Detroit seized the opener 6 to 3 as Cobb launched a eighth inning homer with Bush aboard. Cunningham held Boston to two hits while Griggs contributed strong defense and offense in the first game. In the nightcap, the Athletics defeated the Indians on a dash of solid pitching, Bagby limiting the opponent as Cleveland managed little. Washington swept Chicago 7 to 2 with Cicotte shelled and every Washington player scoring at least one run. Browns blanked by Yankees 3 to 0 in New York St Louis game.
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Boston
Detroit
Mays
Cobb
Bush
Ha Cunningham
Griggs
Schang
Indians
Athletics
Philadelphia
Aaa
DTC
Jetics
Debie
Bagby
Johnson
Perry
Cleveland
Adams
Anaiyo Coumbe
Ivy
Senators
White Sox
Washington
Chicago
Cicotte
Ty Cicatte
Devormer
Hertick
Picinich
National League results at St Louis Aug 17
New York defeated St Louis twice by 2 0 and 5 1 in the doubleheader. Ames held the locals to five hits as New York pitchers held the Cards to one run. Riving added St Louis only run in the first game while benching hits and walks drove the second game late. No other NL games scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
New York
Taga Yen Wea
Marsden
Pac d. Tuero
Brock
Gonzales
Government Lets Baseball World Series Proceed
Secretary of War Baker announced permission for the National and American leagues to stage the world series with minor protections. Players may participate by local boards. if boards turn them down, time extensions may be granted. Soldiers abroad are interested and will enjoy the event. The National Commission met to set start date for Sept 4 with further details to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
War Department
National Commission
Supreme Court of Baseball
Chicago
Burton
Rational Commission
Roush Seeks Batting Crown After Injury Comeback
Faddie Roush, hard hitting Reds outfielder, pursues the National League batting title after recovering from a spring leg injury. He won last season’s crown but faced doubts this year. Now back in form, he sits in second place and gains daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faddie Rousch
Cincinnati Reds
Rousch
Veterans of World Series Clash This Year
Many players in the upcoming world series between Chicago and Boston have appeared in Series with multiple clubs. Notable veterans include Eddie Collins Johnny Evers Jack Barry and Fred Merkle who will contest their fifth championship event, with several others in the field having prior Series experience for various teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Collins
Johnny Evers
Jack Barry
Chicago
Boston
Schang
Bush
Strunk
Metnnis
Athletics
Braves
Mann
Deal
Tyler
Fred Mtchell
Cubs
Dodgers
Red Sox
Single G Lowers World Record at State Fair Races
Aug 27 report from Des Moines notes Single G Lowers world best on half mile track at the state fair in the free-for-all pace. Anderson Wilkes trained pacer won heats in 2:01 and 2:05 extended by Single G's 2:01 heat and 2:05% second heat. Lillian T the mare by Roy Paichen also ran strong, with Ed Allen driving Single G in a record performance and Whitney in Lillian T’s sulky.
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Ties Moines
Anderson Wilkes
Tawa State Fair
Dan Paiech
America
Lillian T
Roy Paichen
Ed Allen
Whitney
Cubs Play Sailors at Great Lakes Station
Associated Press Chicago Aug 27 reports the champion Chicago National team traveling to the Great Lakes oval training station for a game with the Sailors crack ball team. Receipts benefit the station athletic fund. Sailors feature former big league stars. Advertisement notes Mr Parshall's line at 95 Franklin Street.
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CUBS
Chicago
Great Lakes Oval
Sailors
Station Athletic Fund
Pairings for Red Cross Golf Championship Announced
Four flights form the Red Cross City Golf Championship action with 64 entrants in groups of 16. Paul Talbot of Prospect Golf Club releases the pairings to balance skill levels, assigning handicaps and bogey penalties, the proceeds to the local Red Cross chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Reualshill
Paul Talbot
Prospect Golf Club
City
Championship
Golf Club
Byrnes Park
Jocal Red Crossi
Waterloo Scrapper Triumphs in Camp Boxing Battles
C. E. Rushing of Waterloo, who joined Camp Pike, Ark., this July, is making a mark in prize fighting. A Courier and Reporter reader letter notes Waterloo’s strong M C A athletic presence and highlights a four round bout where Rushing stopped Kid Andrews in the second round. Rushing has been matched with Kid Schally, a top heavyweight in the camp.
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C. E. Rushing
Waterloo
Camp Pike
Ark
Sporting
Courier
R. C
Rushing
Kid Andrews
van Buren County
Kid Schally
Shocking tales and small-town gossips collide
A jumble of clippings notes an Iowa column about Beloit style gossip, a Rock Island supply worker Shirk, and a barn-letter scandal in a southwest county. It mentions a Reinbeck blacksmith injured by a hot tire, a humorous quip about politics in 1920, a Lyric theatre ad in Seymour, and Chicago catcher Kilifer losing his wife’s rings due to an open hotel door.
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A. Shirk
Iowa Falls Sentinel
The
Sentinel
Mr. Shirk
Rock Island Railroad
Fremont
Journal
Rovers
Glen
Reinbeck Courier
Glen Thompson
Reinbeck Blacksmith Company
Killifer
Associated Press
Chicago
William Killifer
Willifer
McManus Bringin Up Father Comic Strip Feature
George McManus brings the Bringin Up Father adventures to readers with a weekly strip filled with humor and domestic misadventure. The comic follows the mischief and wry observations of Patrick and his wife Lily as they navigate family life.
Former C. A. Star Bert Bullson Back in Lineup
Former C A star Bert Bullson, heavier from service, rejoined Tigers teammates after a stint at Camp Pike. Manager Hughie Jennings shuffled players, placing Bert into the lineup over Bobby Jones, with Ellison heading to camp. Bert impressed with a sharp curve and quick bat after summer of service.
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C. A. Star
New York
Bert Bull
Tigers
Razor
Hughie Jennings
Bobby Jones
Arkansas
Pep’ Young
Bert
Witt
Jones
Ellison
Crown Prince
Camp Pike
Love
Jurors Named for September Court
Jurors drawn for the September term of court to report Sept 30 were selected by the jury commission. The list includes numerous names from Waterloo Cedar Falls Black Hawk Eden Waterloo East Union Barclar Spring Creek Big Creek Orange and other locales, reflecting a broad panel for the upcoming term.
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Waterloo
T. R. Zeiger
C. Son
W. F. Eighmer
W. E. Oscar Grow
FW. E. McStay
Schmidt
D. W. Nicholas
C. HH
William Beebe
William Blowers
T. C. Rhea
W. J. Mattingly
Nels Johnson
James Goff
E. J
Albert Bishop
T. A. Hally McCall
F. H. Milley
R. M. Brickford
L. C. Paul
Harry Wilson
George Theggeson
Guy Downing
J. Tensen
Black Hawk
D. Taylor
J. A. Gutknecht
James Breese
Big Creek
George Angel
A. J. Gunderson
Ro McQuiltkin
Arnold Brandt
East Waterloo
Will Brinker
Cedar
B. FE
MecLaan
J. G. Reilinger
Union
F. M. Arfiler
Barclar
Matt. Schmitz
Fagle
Philip Beck
Spring Creek
W. J. Williams
Bennington
Henry Widdel
Orange
Dan Mevers
Things Theatrical Here At Home On Screen
A film roundup notes Kipling adaptations in The Safety Curtain starring Norma Talmadge and Eugene O'Brien with scenes in Bombay and Simla. It previews Social Quicksands with Pran. X Bushman and Beverly Bayne at The Palace, and Mario Davies stars in From Rags to Riches at Marion Davies company.
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Kipling
India
England
Bombay
Simla
Eugene O’brien
Kaiser
Berlin
von Tirpitz
Kiler
Ludendorff
Europe
Prantis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Mr. Bushman
Warren Dexter
Mario Davies
Marion Davies Film Company
Katherine Haviland Taylor
Ce_ feilia
The
Pink Roses
Manager Hostettler
Crystal Theatre Opens With Poetic Social Sketch
The Crystal Theatre presents a sociological and psychological sketch beginning Thursday. It follows the mental and spiritual struggle of a daughter from tenements as she encounters sudden wealth, offering a quiet counterpoint to the era’s big book sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Theatre
Poe
Crystal
Accountants Society to broaden membership scope
C. A. Pierce of Billings Prouty Tomkins was elected secretary and J. W. Peisen of Eldora president at the Des Moines convention. Plans were approved to admit as associates all non certified public accountants, all corporate controllers auditors and supervising accountants, and accounting instructors and state examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Pierce
Billings, Prouty & Tomkins
Certified Public Accountants
Town Society of Certified Public Accountants
Des Moines
J. W. Peisen
Eldora
State
Agricultural Papers Asked to Cut Print Paper Use
Agricultural publications of Waterloo received a questionnaire from the War Industries Board in Washington to be filled and returned promptly. The drive aims to curtail national print paper consumption by 15 percent for agricultural journals. Publishers will meet in Washington on September 2 to discuss the plan.
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Agricultural Publications
Waterloo
War Industries Board
Washington
D. C
Rolfe Marshal Shoots Suspect Through the Arm
Webster City Iowa Aug 27 Perry and Paul Pardoe of Rolfe were jailed Friday night charged with being in a party of five who allegedly stole 17 bushels of wheat near Homer and tried to sell at Wool stock. The other three men Clark Pardoe Ross Pardoe and Fred Manke were not found until Rolfe Sunday when Marshall Horbar drew his revolver and shot Ross Pardoe through the fleshy part of the right forearm.
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Webster City
Perry
Paul Pardoe
Rolfe
Homer
Woolstock
Clifford
Ross Pardoe
Marshal Horbar
Council Fixes Levy Increases For Taxes In City
City council fixed the coming year tax levy at 31-2 mills on the dollar, three mills above last year, due to fire and police operating costs with the platoon system and poll tax exemptions for men in service. A request was approved to fund transition at Edison school and bids will be sought for sewer work to connect the school to the main line. Salaries for officers rose, notably Dr C Huntoon from 600 to 1200 annually, aided by police campaign against social diseases. deputy bailiff Kreiman also increased from 80 to 90 monthly. Street lighting contract with Wellsbach renewed at 25.20 per light for one year. Immediate sidewalk inspection near Majestic theatre approved.
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Edison
Ofhcer
C. Huntoon
A. J. McLaughlin
George Kreiman
Municipal Court
Wellsbach Street Lighting Company
Chicago
Majestic Theatre
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Cingineste Eeneee
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Bonet
Andicab
Fred McClain
Alfred Longley
Russell Lamson
Snc
R. Roozer
Dr. J. EB. Allen
Fred Orthey
J. Rrilson
Littring
Ferguson
Kenneth Innes Lu
Charles Felsing
del Moore
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D. Burdick
Sam Pinkerton
B. Wright Toow
Flint
Guynn Weston
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Waterton Deanery
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Close
Chet Clipper
Fort, Madison
James Hamilton Lewisl
Lyric Theatre
Seymour, Mo
Poland
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By Geo. McManus
International News Service
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Joe
James
Accountants Society
Rolfe Marshal
Suspect
Council
Wilbur Mossman
Dumont
Margaret Chambers
Aleck Kallas
Newton
Arla McHenry
Unionville
Carl C. Bickley
Cecil Bickley
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