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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1928
Page
3
In a tense matchup, Reese ES Dubuque defeats Saks 4 to 3 despite sharp plays by Casey Jones. The action features strong pressure as the Islanders hold on for the win in a season marked by close battles and strategic plays.
In a church baseball league doubleheader First Baptist forfeited to First Presbyterian and Linden M.E. forfeited to Burton Avenue Baptist. No games today as scheduled. Burton Avenue Baptist will face First Presbyterian on the old diamond and Grace M.E. will meet Linden M.E. on the new diamond. Standings mentioned and invitations go out for the Central Iowa golf tournament at Fort Dodge July 4.
A nostalgic piece reflects on Independence Day customs once heralded at dawn and now more relaxed with picnics and fireworks. It mentions patriotic celebration, mentions Lindbergh’s honorary degree, and notes lower female participation in ocean hops absent a roto gravure section.
The article notes record golf participation at Byrnes Links with 1,338 more players in June and 2,706 more customers in May 1928 than the previous year. It covers Olympic trial results, including Taylor and Cundell breaking and redefining 400 meter hurdles marks, with others from New York A C and Los Angeles A C advancing, plus course usage statistics and park supervision details.
The Associated Press reports the Senators beat the Yankees 7 to 7 after tying through four innings. Paschal made a key pass and Gehrig plus Lazenri added hits as Lally produced the winning offense with timely plays.
Iowa basketball routs St Louis as two Saint Louis fives fall in a tight midseason clash. Court Teo notes the calendar for the Cold game amid the spirited rivalry with Tadul and SIRMOEL WA among the limited readable names.
A historical note discusses whether champions should use a putter or mashie iron on greens. It argues the putter can be too straight and flat, while the mashie iron, though inflated, lifts the ball less and offers smoother control for longer approach shots.
At lent Ga July 4 William Bling Jong known as bout a punch holds the world knockout record after defeating Wild Bill Row who fell in the second round. The feat marks Stribling's hundredth KO surpassing the earlier 100 by George Cheney and ties with Johnny Kilbane era records.
The readable text mentions names and dates in a disjointed way, referencing people such as Brener, Dudugue, Bartholomew, and Heuer, with stray references to places like San Antonio and the River Strat Canes, plus mentions of tax and credit labels and an orchard context.
Holloway dominates as Phillies rally past Braves twice with strong hitting. Sweeney Hargrave and Hargrave lead offense while Sweeny scores, with pitching from Holloway and Crew to seal both wins.
The annual motor regatta at Clean Lake opened with high energy as Minneapolis racer Speed Master won two events and claimed a large share of prize money. Several spills marred the races, highlighting the event’s risky pace and excitement.
Helen Wills, defending champion, reached the Wimbledon women's singles final by defeating Elizabeth Ryan 6 4 6 1 in the semifinal. She will face Spanish star Benevita Elia de Alvarez, who upset Daphne Akhurst 6 3 6 0 to advance.
A discussive piece notes owners balk at player salaries as Dodgers seek impact joining pennant contenders. It cites Rube Bresler and Clark, with comparisons to market buys, while listing game actions and pitcher details from a late innings.
A July 4 New York City item notes promoter Tex Rickard targets 22 000 ringside seats at 40 each for Tunney Heeney boxing bout. Trade buyers and out of town dealers plan delegations, hoping to out-sell regular patrons as hype and speculation surround the event.
Eben Hansmier, age 14, becomes the first Wee forloo junior to complete the full advanced swimmers tests at the Y M C A yesterday. The program requires teaching one boy to pass junior beginners tests, swimming 440 yards in 7 20, surface diving and retrieving three objects, 50 yards backstroke in one minute, and a back dive.
A short poetic fragment attributed to S. Francis Hartley praising the flag of freedom. It laments fading visions yet honors the red and white colors and holy beams guiding the earth toward liberty.
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