Veterans Trim Islanders 2-1 in Islander clash
Apollo Nelson held Danville to three hits as the Veterans beat the Islanders 2-1. Stolen bases credited to Hartman and Clark, with two-base hits by Hil Clark and W Donahue. Cook allowed three walks, six strikeouts, while Vyskocil fanned one. Umpire Bannon.
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Apollo Nelson
Danville
Rock Island
Quincy Rock Island
F. Donalne
R. FE
Roete
I Bechtold
I Sherer
Wooley
Aavai
Blattery
A Gonding
A Kelly
Y i Vogel
Jacobsen
T Snyder
Cook
Quincy
P.Q
Fiartman
F. Donahue
Myers
Kant
Hill
A A
Clark
Vyskocil
P. Weedeeee
Devore A Mighty Hitter Leads Giants Over Cubs
Josh Devore, a mighty hitter, helped the Giants seize first place over the Cubs. The article also notes Dr. Joseph H. Raycroft's plan for mandatory physical screening of students, with tailored gym courses for those deemed physically deficient.
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Josh” Devore
Mighty Ftatte
Gelder
Giants
Chicago
Josh
bet @ giant
Twists of college and pro baseball move noted
President Navin announced waivers on Utility Outfielder Shaller who will join Kansas City of the American association. Decatur Herald reports two former Decatur players, Harry Swacina and Vincent Campbell, competing for first base with Pittsburgh next spring. Rock Island heads to San Antonio for the National Association meeting with four attendees led by M. H. Sexton.
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Navin
Detroit
Shaller
Kansas City
Tigers
Kinsella
Decatur
Fred Clarke
Pittsburgh Pirates
Harry Swacina
Vincent Campbell
Swacina
Pirates
Clarke
Decatur Herald
Cecatur
Waterloo
Rock Island
National Association
San Antonio
M. H. Sexton
Catcher Wolfe Injured, Out For Season
Catcher Wolfe suffered a double fracture of the small finger of his right hand in the second inning of the first game at Peoria after a hard foul tip off Meyer's bat. He will be out of the game for the remainder of the season.
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Wolfe
Peoria
Meyer
Princeton to require physical culture for all students
Princeton New Jersey August 29 a new system of physical culture will be introduced this fall requiring every student to pass physical requirements including swimming ability and basic fire aid in drowning situations or be dropped from the roster The tests which are described aim to bolster athletic readiness and safety across the university community.
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Atvnapolis
West Point
Joseph H. Raycroft
University of Chicago
Princeton
N. J
Baseball Results From Various Cities Yesterday
National League games reported with scores across New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn and Cincinnati. American Association and Western League results list Toledo Des Moines Topeka and Denver games affected by rain. Central Association notes several city matchups including Burlington Monmouth and Galesburg Ottumwa with varying outcomes.
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Davenport
Danville
Ill
Nelson
Danvillea
Davenports
R.H. P.O.A
Cf. Bees
WN. Sullivan
W. L
Li Mubuque
Davenport Ae
McNichols
Watering
Benz
Rock Island
P.O.A.E
Philadelphias
J. Sullivan
Boston G
New York
Bromwich
Fi Chapman
Chicago Peewee
Cleveland
Obland
Washington
O'Leary
St. Louis
Godwin
Coleman
National League
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Bao Danville
Renee Ahonaoag
Philadelphia
Sea
Cincinnati
Eee
Strick
Brooklyn
Halls
Boston
Tee Ha
Eckman
American Association
Minneat Polis Watahe Asus
BSB Connolly
Columbus
Kansas City
Endiana Polis
St. Paul
Nes Moines
Ann
Sentral
Rocation
Ottumwa
Burlington
Galesburg
Sona Fd
Ersl Monmouth
Thewance
Aluscatine
Itiannibal
Lois
Chirate
Delphia
Incinnati
Brank
Pallasyn TV
Toledo
Minneapolis
Toledo A
Columbus- Mibwaukee
Louisville
Indianapolis
Des Manines
Des Moines
Omaha
Topeka
Denver
St. Joseph
St. Toseph
Sioux City
Puehin
Linsenia
Preoblym i
Chinaco
Thie
Rule Changes in Football for 1911 Anticipated by Coaches
New York Aug 29 1911 Football rules codified by Walter Camp Carl Williams and EF Hall are out with minor changes. Officials captains and players must study shifts and the forward pass rule now measures penalties from the down prior rather than the pass. Coaches expect more shift plays and varied attack.
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New York
Walter Camp
Yale
Carl Williams
University of Pennsylvania
EF. K. Hall
Dartmouth
Rowland Bolsters Team with Player Return
Dubuque report notes manager Rowland has sentPitcher Kauffman back to St. Joseph club, strengthening the squad as of August 29. The move signals continued roster adjustments by Rowland to build a competitive lineup.
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Dubuque, Ia
Rowland
Kauffman
St. Joseph Club
Great Aid to Giants
Fred Brodgrass of the New York Giants is playing a splendid game this season. The Californian has been a great help to McGraw in keeping the Giants near the leaders. He has improved rapidly in the fielding and is hitting as well as ever.
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Fred Brodgrass
New York Giants
McGraw
Giants
Peoria Seeks New Alliance In Three I League Outlook
Peoria and other leading clubs weigh a split of the Western minors after the Waterloo Quincy dispute. Northern and southern leagues may form new circuits with cities such as Rock Island Davenport Waterloo Dubuque Cedar Rapids Rockford Aurora Freeport in the north and Quincy Peoria Springfield Decatur Bloomington Danville Champaign Urbana and Kankakee in the south. Champaign Urbana seeks higher class status and transfers from the Central association are discussed.
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Peoria
Jacksonville
East St. Louis
Gary
National Commission
Champaign-Urbana
Central Association
South Wings
Kauffman’s Dubuque loan ends with poor showing
In the Western league Kauffman who was loaned to Dubuque failed to make good. The Dubuque club added Winnipeg players infielder Kirkham and outfielder Freer after Winnipeg disbanded.
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Kauffman
Dubuque
Kirkham
Freer
Winnipeg
Two Canadian police killers face hangings and life terms
An Iowa report details the Winnipeg shooting of Constable Traynor by Harry Kelly and Frank Jones, with Mecum identified as the killer of Guard Hamaker. The pair, captured after a street battle, face Canadian charges and potential extradition. Warden Barr and Sheriff Hogan vow to pursue Mecum's return to Iowa if possible.
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Barr
St. Paul
Smith
Winnipeg
Traynor
W. P. Traynor
Rachel Street
Harry Kelly
Frank Jones
Minneapolis
Jones
Copeland
Stony Mountain
Rogues
Twin Cities
Minn
McRae
Lberty
Western Canada
Police Commission
Hamaker
Anamosa
Smitc
Mecum
Canada
Iowa
Hogan
Towa
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Fred Snodgrass
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Jim” O'Leary
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Phonographic Fame
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