Vick Dominates Bees As Waterloo Wins Thriller
Sig Wick pitched a four hit gem then held Burlington to three hits as Waterloo edged the Bees 2 1 in a fast opening game. Klumpp, Serte and Dixon contributed key hits while Clayton Thompson backed Vick with a triple and a run. Leeds opposed him with a homer, the game featuring strong defense, double plays, and late pressure in a high tension finish.
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Sig Wick
Mississippi Valley League Park
Burlington Bees
Hawks
Vick
Leeds
Dubuque
Davenport
Burlington Club
Waterloo
Burlington
Oberholzer
Klumpp
Clayton Thompson
University of Iowa
Tibbe Serte
Borgman
Profit
Gatcer Thompson
Lutz
Prerost
Brofft
Thompson
Bees
Young
Hunter
Dixon
Abrhpore
Rorpman
Bert
Btorme
Ioesses Pyerost
Sieeiedeveres
DO Benda
Kennyn
Vier
Poe
Serre
Brofil
Stapleton
Prevost Fo. Dixon
Vink
Gregory and
Campbell
Baseball Feuds and Fights Stir Hawks Fans and Pitching Faith
The article discusses fan interest in player battles in baseball, citing Hack Wilson and the Cincinnati club, with Babe Ruth noting such conflicts add thrill while the Yankees keep a low profile. It mentions the Hawks possibly targeting a few players in a future game, and includes remarks from Rev. Garl L. Kenagy on the St. Louis Cardinals’ pennant chances, praising their outfield and infield beyond pitching woes. It closes with Frank Lewis’s query about hole in one rewards and the shift away from paying for such feats, noting golf’s popularity.
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Hack Wilson
Cincinnati
Hack
Cubs
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Brite
Marke
Ruth
Chen
Hawks
Cregg Becker
Ralph Lobdell
Jack Frost
Tibbe Serre
John Tgenda
Joe Prevost
Kenneth Sterme
Dixon
Garl L. Kenagy
First Baptist Church
Cardinals
U C T Tourney Match Play Set To Begin
United Commercial Travelers entered in that organization golf tournament at Byrnes Park Club Course will begin match play Monday. All qualifying scores must be turned in tomorrow as pairings and flights will be arranged by Herb Smith, club professional. Four flights will likely be arranged with prizes awarded to the various winners.
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United Commercial
Byrnes Park Club Course
Herb Smith
Schmeling Accepts Dempsey Challenge Waiting For Fight
Max Schmeling, in Atlantic City, says he accepts Jack Dempsey’s challenge and is ready to meet him anywhere, anytime, or with Sharkey if allowed. He waives time and place conditions and blasts the idea that Dempsey’s threat is mere talk. Schmeling notes an unauthorized manager caused New York ring issues and says he will fight where acceptable. Philadelphia optimism on world series leads to plans to enlarge Shibe Park.
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Davis J. Walsh
SN. S
Atlantic City
Dempsey
Max Schmeling
Jack Dempsey
Sehmeling
John
Schmeling
Mr. Dempsey
Schmieling
Sharkey
Boxing Commission
New York
Jack
Arthur Bulow
Fugazy
Germany
Bob Jones Greatest Miracle Man of Sport
A historical sketch of Bobby Jones from boyhood in Atlanta through his rise in golf. It traces influences from Stewart Malden and Alexa Sterling, East Lake's role in shaping his game, and his achievements including opens and amateur titles. It notes his dual career in law and golf writing, his autobiography, and his enduring genius beyond professional status.
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Bob Jones
Stewart Malden
Carnoustie
East Lake
Malden
Alexa Sterling
South
Merion
R. T. Jones, Jr
Bobby Jones
Georgia
Byeaian
Keeler
Boswell
Bob
Open Face of Iron Shot in Golf Lesson
An instructional golf piece describes a high risk approach from off the green, detailing a wide open stance, wrist action, and a slice to the left of the pin to control roll. It emphasizes distance judgment, bunker and rough hazards, and the importance of a deliberate lofted pitch.
Giants Open Last Bid for Flag in Contest with Brooklyn Today
New York Giants aim to seize NL leadership at the Polo Grounds in a pivotal 16 day stretch starting against Robins. Giants face Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh in sequence as pennant hopes hinge on beating Brooklyn today and sustaining form through a tough slate. Lindstrom and Roush injury updates noted. batting solid and pitching improving as McGraw’s men pursue home advantage.
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New York
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
Giants
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Chariie Stoneham
Cubs
Cardinals
McGraw
Giant
Lindstrom
Roush
Helen Wills Dominates Feminine Tennis at Wimbledon
Wimbledon reports Helen Wills of California extending her era with a 6-1 6-2 victory over Helen Jacobs to claim her third British championship in as many years. Her flawless run this season sees no sets lost and only 18 games dropped, reaffirming her grip on the feminine world of tennis.
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Wimbledon
Eng
France
Helen Wills
Helen Jacobs
Miss Wills
Berkeley
G. J. Sterry
England
Wills
Waterloo Golf Fraternity On Duty At Rapids
Waterloo's large golf contingent travels to Cedar Rapids for the annual Town State Golf Association amateur tournament at Cedar Rapids Country Club. Byrnes Park joins after enrollment fixes and the Sunnyside club leads Waterloo entries with Elderton and Stuart set for the pro amateur event starting tomorrow. Qualifying rounds unfold Monday with match play beginning Tuesday.
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Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Byrnes Park
State Association
Byrnes, Park, Golfers’ Club
Elderton
Stuart Pair
Bob Elderton
Sunnyside
Caroli Stuart
Browne and Nichols Wins Semifinal at Thames Race
The Browne and Nichols school eight from Boston finished a quarter length ahead of Trinity Cambridge in the Thames cup semifinals at Henley on Thames England. The winning time was 7 minutes 20 seconds and Browne and Nichols will meet Thames Rowing Club in the final this afternoon.
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Henley-on-Thames
England
Browne and Nichols
Boston
Trinity Cambridge Rowing Club
Shell
Thames Rowing Club
STANDINGS AND RESULTS FROM REGIONAL LEAGUES
Mississippi Valley League standings list Waterlow Keokuk Dubuque and others with win loss records while American and National Leagues show Philadelphia Chicago and Boston atop divisions. Yesterday's results include Burlington Rock Island Davenport Cedar Rapids Dubuque and others with scattered game notes.
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Mississippi Valley League
Vol. Pet
W. L. Pes
Waterlow
Keokuk
Burlton
Day’port
Dubuque
Island
Rapids
Burlington
Rock Island
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Pes
Wol
Pet
Phila
Gievel'd
York
Wash'ton
St. Lowry
Chicaga
Detroit
Ruston
Cleveland
Onbeago Ak
Brooklyn
Chicago
Hoston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
American Association
W.L. Pet
W. L. Pet
Ke City
Louiste
Cal'mbus
St. Foul
Toledo
Ind'polis
Ati 'Kee
Paul
Minantapolis
Karses
Publo
Omaha
Topeka
Wichita
AISD
Matnes
Omeha
Tulsa
Denver
Burlington and Waterloo to tangle in 2 p.m doubleheader
Missis sippi Valley league battle headlines a two game set with Burlington and Waterloo. A large crowd is expected as the two clubs fight for top standing in a tight race with Rock Island and Cedar Rapids looming. Ralph Londell to start the second game for the home club. Cregg Beck er and Bully Prince schedule to pitch for the Hawks in the opener.
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Burlington
Waterloo
Ralph Londell
Cregg Becker
Bully Prince
Hawks
Pep ‘Young
Sig Vick
Bees
Altho
Dixon
Pames
Thompson
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Lyergey
Clayton Thompson
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Marster
Stewart Maiden
Piich
By Sol Metzger
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Geneseo
Geneseo ‘Alumni Association
Henry Strohbehn
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Waterloo Golf Fraternity
Byrnes Club
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Prince
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