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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1925
Page
6
Waterloo falls 3 to 1 as Spurbeck struggles with control while Lukehart excels for Marshalltown. Hawks aim to rebound with Ottumwa doubleheader and Sunday game after finalizing a three-game Marshalltown series homestretch.
Jack Dempsey announced in Brighton that he plans three more heavyweight title defenses before retiring. He said one bout would feature Gene Tunney, the rising challenger who knocked out Tom Gibbons, and he cited Harry Wills as a prior complicating factor with the New York commission. He added Tunney is the only challenger he would truly consider fighting, offering a July 4 bout if Tunney agrees.
The latest standings show Moline 10 Dubuque 8 in the MVL with Cedar Rapids 16 Rock Island 2, Marshalltown 3, Waterloo 1. In the American and National Leagues scores across Boston New York Philadelphia and others, plus American Association and Western League results including Des Moines 13 Omaha 7 and Wichita 3 Tulsa 7.
The Hawks hold first place in the Mie be Valley league, five and a half games ahead of the Islanders. Waterloo sits fourth, eight games behind the Bunnies, as others chase the top trio. Fans complain about umpire Kick and celebrate Ladies Day with strong local support for the Hawks and royal women. Lefty Irvin heads Cedar Rapids as the Cubs and Rock Island teams vie for wins in a busy schedule.
Teachers college summer school baseball team defeated Dumont 5 to 4 in a tight encounter. Werton led Tutors with strong fielding and hitting while Crotty and Ganger pitched for the teams. Umpire Wilson officiated as the game drew 190 fans.
Washington pitcher Walter Johnson struck out seven as the Senators beat the Athletics 2 to 0. The Cubs edged the Pirates in a one run game, Tony Krutman limited the Pirates to three hits. Ruth returned to the Red Sox lineup but went hitless against How ard Ehmke. The Phillies and Dodgers played to extra innings, Fletcher’s saund winning 10 to 9. The White Sox beat the Browns 6 to 1, Cleveland rallied to down Detroit 6 to 3.
Waterloo boxing card features Drury from Marshalltown facing Kid Ray in a six round main event at Electric Park in Waterloo. Drury commands local support while Ray promises action. Semi windup pairs Jack Akins and Harry Brown. Waterloo pair Dick Clifford versus Young Joe Gans open four round prelims.
Iowa City announces its annual summer conference on athletic education July 9 10 with Major John J. Greeblyalk headlining a round table on good sportsmanship and discussions on football baseball and swimming for coaches. Dr Paul Belting directs the event with topics on professional physical education and athletics for women.
Veteran pitcher Grover Alexander comes up short of a perfect game after 15 seasons with the big leagues. He recalls near-misses in 1915 and the role of luck, with moments such as a Texas leaguer and a Cincinnati pinch hit that broke the bid.
Sunburn risks rise when blisters form and skin peels, with fatal cases from blood poisoning. Advice urges sun protection, hats, morning or evening swimming, and gentle cleansing to preserve natural oils. Suzanne Lenglen defeats Kathleen McKane 6-0 6-0 in Wimbledon semifinal.
Guppy hit a thirteenth inning homer to lift Moline past Dubuque 10-9 in a noon-time game. Guppy collected four hits in six at bats as Moline used two pitchers while Dubuque went with three. The game featured a homer, three base hits by Smith and Gardner, and multiple double plays.
Cedar Rapids defeated Rock Island 16 to 2 in a slow game here. Denison kept Rock Island quiet while Cedar Rapids hitters pounded Winkler and Gray for 13 hits to run their winning streak to three games.
Ottawa Laur en Upson of Del Paso California was defeated by J W Yuile of Montreal in the Canadian amateur golf championship. In Vancouver Pancho Villa workl s flyweight champion and Vic Foley Canadian bantamweight discuss a 10 round bout set for July seventeen. George Godfrey and Harry Wis in negotiations for a 10 round bout in August. Frank Schaefer, who broke both hands against Kid Kaplan, will not pause long in the ring. Johnny Farr outpointed Danny Kramer in a twelve round Cleveland bout. Gene Tunney and Italian Jack Herman train in Kansas City for a ten round clash. Eddie Shea knocked out Tony Marino in the third round at Fort Harrison Indiana. Preliminaries saw Harry Forbes stop Mick Vone while Eddie Roberts and Louis Epstein drew and Soldier Fields beat Lambert Critchley.
Leo Diegel notes a jerky swing hinders distance and urges players to seek a club pro if they cannot diagnose the fault. He stresses that a smooth swing in the proper arc is essential and that timing governs distance and effort.
The St Louis Cardinals beat Burlington 5 to 2 in an exhibition game in Burlington Illinois. Venemon allowed eight hits for Burlington while Miller gave up five for St Louis. Shinherk homered for the Cardinals in the eighth inning and Toporcer collected a three base hit for Burlington.
Harry Wills, a 4-1 favorite, meets Chemes Weinert in a feature bout aimed at raising funds for the Italian hospital. Wills must win decisively to keep his claim as a top heavyweight, as past setbacks against Madden and Firpo have dimmed his standing and drawn boxing commission scrutiny.
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