Babe Ruth Hits Cardinals Hear Tath Home Run Flop
Philadelphia July 1 Six home runs were hit as New York defeated Philadelphia in a doubleheader two games 6 to 5 and 10 to 6 Ruth hit his 23rd and 24th homers of the season. The card mentions multiple line scores and pitching pairings.
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Philadelphia
New York
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Amee
Quinn
Ruel
Naylor
Bigbes
Perkins
Collins
Hannah
Ferry
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Daly
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Nestavs Cyler
Nefhous Pasth
O‘neill
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Elliot
Barner
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Snyder
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York
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Smith
Vaughn
el Gano
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Ponder
Cedar Rapids and Moline Split Double Header
Cedar Rapids and Moline divided a double bill with Cedar Rapids losing the first 7 to 9 and winning the second 4 to 6 seven innings in the last game. The recap notes players Jenkins Mendenhall Waters and White among others with coaching moves and assignments mentioned for the upcoming football season highlighting Billy Sherman and Frank Waters.
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Moline
Byers
Iowa
Billy Sherman
North Des Moines
C. E. White
Belize
Council Bluffs
Bobby Thompson
Civilar Rapids
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Lars Schuyler
Mason City High
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Mendenhall
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Sioux City
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Denfel
Unser
Strasbaneh
Gineinnadl Bhugen
St Louis Lord
Ieago Atchison
Roston i
Pittsbur
Philadelphia Goda Rapids
Evers
Hardgrove
At- Gmaha
Ehisaky
Runser
Ack
Des Moines
Lions City
FAR
Rockford S
Rock Island
Peoria
Hite Tale Fa Ag
Mninge
Bloomington
Rigsby
Ansville
Stewart
Dixon, Thockford
Evansrlig
Poe
Batterien
Con
Snyder
Fayre Haute
I Zeigier and
Young
Senate
Torre Haute
Ilanson
Nenaha
Keesman
Shulte
Schallenberger
Rusesil-Lamson
Standings and results from Western League pennants
Yesterday's Western League games showed St. Joseph 2 over Des Moines 1, Joplin 6 over Oklahoma City 4, Wichita 1 over Omaha 6, and Sioux City 1 over pairs including Tulsa. Advertisement text remains, promising stronger play.
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St. Joseph
Tres Moines
Joplin
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Wichita
Omaha
Sioux City
Leonard White Bout Big Event in Benton Harbor
Benny Leonard, world lightweight champion, defends his title Monday July 5 in Benton Harbor Michigan against Chicago challenger Charlie Left Hook White. A record crowd is expected as White seeks a career defining win though past title challenges ended in tough losses and near-misses. Leonard is favored to win, while White relies on his deadly left hook to upset the champion.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Benny Leonard
Charlie
Chicago
Ujyon
Willa Ritchie
California
White
Milwaukee
Chicago Battler
Titchie
Ritchie
Tound
Freddy Welsh
Welsh
Leonard
Dreamland
Lighter Wens Honors at Palmer
Palmer July 1 With 29 shooters present O L Lighter of Moneta shot 146 of 150 for high amateur. G Dorton of Fonda and A W Bancroft of West Bend tied for second with 140. Ed Kiser of Gilmore Steve Her of Palmer C T Nolan of Palmer and Fred Kenning of Fonda tied for third with 139. Guy Ward of Alton IL was high professional with 145. George Maxwell of Hastings NE and Fred Albert of Spirit Lake tied for second high professional with 144.
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Palmer, Ja
O. L. Lighter
Moneta
G. Dorton
Fonda
A. W. Bancroft
West Bend
William Elson
Palmer
Ed Kiser
Gilmore
Steveller
C. T. Nolan
Fred Kenning
Guy Ward
Alton
George Maxwell
Hastings
Neb
Fred Albert
Spirit Lake
Evansville Signs Two New Players
Evansville Three-I league manager Groh signs Emil Auckner and Worth from Rochester. Auckner to shortstop and Worth to infield. Cracker Young, recently signed, arrived Monday.
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Manager Groh
Emil Auckner
Worth
Rochester
Eya
Avyckner
Cricker Young
Groh
Des Moines Hen Ot Pay Rates Mentioned for 1919
The text notes Chuck Hoyt to receive 3000 iron men next year after a 1919 20 compensation of 2400 dollars. It also remarks that Des Moines Hen Ot are said to be paying only two.
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Des Moines
National Horseshoe Pitching Meet Set for Akron Aug 8
The United States and Canada national horseshoe tournament will run seven days starting August 8 in Akron Ohio. Buckeye Horseshoe Pitching Association and the National League of Horseshoe Pitchers will organize and direct the event with a $1 entry fee and $3000 in prizes. Prizes include gold medals with diamonds and sapphires, cash awards, and trophy cups for various placements and special categories including most ringers.
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Akron
United States
Canada
National Association
Buckeye Horseshoe Pitching Association
National League of Horseshoe
Harley Quits Rock Island Threes Manager Role
Billy Harley, Chicago semi pro star and former Federal leaguer, will not manage the Rock Island Threes for the rest of the season. Dr. Mueller, president of the Fans association, said Harley refused to report his reasons. The team struggles amid poor management and no clear successor is in sight to replace Tighe.
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Rock Island
Billy Har Iley
Chicago
Mner
Mueller
Harley
Tighe
Fight Golfers in WA Title Pla Des Moines Tourney
Des Moines July 1 reports state golf tournament results with round three matchups including Hubbell, Ingham, Harrison, Dickinson, Knepper, and Eller from Des Moines and surrounding clubs. Jim Swick of Waveland scored a major upset by defeating Ottumwa champion A M Bartlett after a late rally. Sioux City to host 1921 state meet. leadership elected at the state golf association meeting.
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J. W. Hubbell
Des Moines Country Club
William Ingham
Game Club
R. G. Harrison
Hyperion Club
Francis Dickinson
R. E. Knepper
Sioux City
Fred
C. J. Eller
Grand View
Jim Swick
Waveland
Swick
Waveland Club
A. M. Bartlett
Ottumwa
Bartlett
Hubbell
Fred MacClain
Waterloo
Ingham
Ted Pays
State Golf Association
H. J. Wilkins
G. F. Thayer
Marshalltown
A. S. Hanford
Fred McClain
Col. R. B. Parrott
Hyperion
James Hubbell
H. A. Dunkelberg
Roy Morris
Glen Oak
Directors’ Flight
BE. D. Desene Waveland
C. K. Cropper
W. R. Sieg
Hepburn Ingham
L. M. Mahood
Alfred Longley
Svetteltong
A. L. Ferguson
I. H. Bans Grand View
A. E. Durin
Baseball rule change lets fair home runs on long hits
A 1920 rule change allows any ball hit so far that it leaves sight to be ruled fair or foul by the umpire as it flies. The piece notes Babe Ruth benefiting from new play, mocks local Babe Ruth fans, and mentions a distant river as a potential HR landmark. It references park fences and big league magnates revamping the game.
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Gedar River Park
America
Babe Ruth
Big Fellows
Moose
I. C
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