Franchises Teeter as Dubuque Fans Rally for Baseball Funds
Dubuque fans raise about 2800 to save the Threet league baseball franchise with owner Rowland facing sale or relocation. Davenport or Rock Island interests loom, while Ottumwa’s Central association team, under Ned Egan, secures 1209 to continue the season. Local supporters contribute 1 to 4 dollars alongside Nimrocks and loyal backers.
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Plas
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Davenport
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Robert Plass
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Saturday Baseball Results Across Leagues
National League games in St Louis Chicago Brooklyn and Philadelphia results noted with scores. American League matches in Chicago Detroit New York Philadelphia Bay area list. Minor and semi pro leagues show Indianapolis Milwaukee Minneapolis Louisville and other cities with partial scores and rain postponements.
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Johnson to Retire After Palzer Fight
Chicago reports that John Johnson plans retirement after the Palzer bout. He says he has earned money from purses and film work, is tired of travel and rentals, and may settle in Australia or Europe while admiring his career.
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Galloway Team Defeats Nauman In Seven Inning Win
iGalloway defeats Nauman in seven innings at Prospect as Galloway climbs to a tie for first place with Jow Ten. Pitching and fielding held off Nauman with sparse hits while Hrinkeroff starred in the decisive role. Next games scheduled for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday this week.
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Scounts Seek Injured Pitcher After Fall From Window
Robby Lowe and others are said to have offered $6500 for Bell and Hawk of Burlington. Hawk was badly injured in a hotel window fall Friday night and may never play baseball again.
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Hawk
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Yesterday's National League Results From Various Cities
Baseball scores from Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago St Louis Cleveland Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Minneapolis Des Moines Denver Omaha Davenport Peoria Springfield and other matchups. Many games ended with decisive wins and several rains caused cancellations.
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Wichita
St. Joseph
Omaha
African Association
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Teledo
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Columbus
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Kansasty
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St. Paul
Tes Maines
Des Myoines
Linneln
Wolverton Starts General Shakeup
New York American League club releases Second Baseman Earl Gardner to the Merville club. Gardner played for New York since 1908. The move follows the releases of Vaughn and the suspension of Caldwell and signals a broader shakeup planned by Manager Wolverton and President Farrell with more players expected to depart.
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New York American Leaguelub
Earl Gardner
Merveland
Gardner
New York Snce
Vaughn
Caldwell
Wolverton
Farrell
All Girl Bill Brightens Amusements at Electric Park
Electric Park showcases an all girl bill with Norton Russell Co in a major novelty act. The lineup includes The Three Georgia Roses, Black and White acrobats, and Olga the world’s greatest contortionist. Heat draws crowds to rides and concessions as the park reports strong business. Dysentery warning and Chamberlain’s remedies are noted in local health copy.
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de Luxe
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Adust
Tom Smith Sets New Track Record at La Porte Fair
At La Porte fairgrounds, the horse Tom Smith with pacemaker set a new track record by completing the mile in 2:11 1-4, tying the Des Moines June race record. Earlier records included Sarah J at 2:16 1-4 and Aunt Jerusha at 2:14 1-4, both surpassed by July 5. A single 2:24 trotting card was listed, with owners and horse names noted in the day’s results.
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Lake City
Minn
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Warren Brown
Aterloo
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G O P League Endorses Wilson in Minnesota Note
The Minnesota Progressive Republican league endorsed Woodrow Wilson in a near unanimous resolution. The group opposed third parties and urged progressives to support the current nominee. League president George Loftus said Wilson’s home was not specified due to incomplete replies.
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Minn
Woodrow Wilson
Minnesota Progressive Republican League
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Minnesota
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League
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Republican Committee
Plan proposed to Taft by progressive Republicans
Washington dispatch reports progressive leaders split over the Chicago convention and a plan urged Taft to reject a tainted nomination. Senator Kenyon and Governor Hadley reportedly back a move to purge delegates and refer disputed seventy two votes to a new tribunal for legitimacy.
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Widow Becomes Maiden Daughter of Iowa Croesus
Elizabeth Murray Newman becomes Elizabeth Murray Coffin after adoption by Lorenzo Coffin of Fort Dodge Iowa. Coffin, an famed philanthropist and reformer, supports Miss Coffin in plans for a philanthropic career including an industrial farm and agricultural college for young women in Iowa.
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Wilson to be formally notified as campaign keynote
Governor Woodrow Wilson and Senator elect Ollie James of Kentucky planned a formal notification on August 7 at Seagirt New Jersey lawn of the president to deliver a keynote address. James will push for a timely reply as Wilson drafts his acceptance stressing high cost of living and tariff as the leading issues.
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Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Merital Hair Tonic Promises Healthier Hair Growth
The advertisement promotes Merital Hair Tonic as a remedy to keep hair healthy, stimulate growth, and provide a clean bright look with a wavy appearance. Henderson Drug Store and Red Cross Drug Co. are named as sole agents.
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Red Cross Drug Co
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