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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1929

Page

5

Waterloo Hawks Beat Rock Island In Close No Hit Bout

St. Louis reported Waterloo Hawks faced Rock Island in a tense game where St. George Lambert carried a no hit bid into the eighth before yielding to pressure. Moline’s Lambert allowed seven innings of scoreless ball as Waterloo’s bats erupted late, with dominance by Plowboys helped by fielding plays from Molesworth and Began’s errors. Final score reflected a 4-2 win for Molini, with tension lingering over Thompson’s injury and Beeker’s control.

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Waterloo golfer Stuart advances to state golf final

In Des Moines during a previous Trans Miss golf event Art Bartlett urged Waterloo to drum up golf enthusiasm. Now Waterloo and department back Stuart as Waterloo’s first state final representative in years, a battler with nerves of steel. Also notes Joe Prevost and Jack Frost innings records and city prep football outlook.

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Landis to Govern Boxing Time to Stabilize Sport States

The article reports plans to appoint a supreme boxing commissioner similar to baseball czar Landis, to oversee the sport in several states. It discusses Schmeling’s suspension, prospects for a new heavyweight champion, and the role of Madison Square Garden and state commissions in shaping a nationalized high authority for boxing.

Landis States Frank Getty United Press Sports United Press New York Dudge Kenesaw M. ‘Lan Ais Pennsylvania New Jersey Massachusetts Tulinels Michigan New York Commission Schmeling Baxing Max Schmeling New York State Phil Scott England W. FO Garey Madison Square Garden Corporation Jack Sharkey Boston Mee Garey New York State Athletic Commission Priday Madison Square Garden Petroit Carey Madison Square William Muldoon

Veteran Chiefs of Sports- Cheered by Mack's Luck

Philadelphia July 19 AP veteran sports figures Connie Mack and Alonzo Stagg and Jim Ten Eyck are profiled as Mack returns to baseball prominence at 67 while Stagg at 66 and Ten Eyck at 79 see waning success. Mack’s 29th season with the A's promises continued leadership though health limits loom and Stagg and Ten Eyck may still influence their programs.

Chiefs of Sports Mack Philadelphia Connie Mack Alonzo Stagg Jim Ten Chicago

Bartlett and Stuart Vie For Iowa Amateur Golf Crown

Ottumwa veteran Art Bartlett faced Waterloo youth Carroll Stuart in Cedar Rapids to decide Iowa amateur golf supremacy. Bartlett, six-time Iowa champion, defeated Craig McKee 5 and 4 in the previous round, while Stuart beat B. E. Hayes 6 and 3 to reach the final. Lower flights finals also underway as Davenport rivals compete, including Dr. Paul Barton vs Glen Cooper and Ralph Harmon vs A M Douglas. A separate feature notes Patty Hossman, three-time national champ, will pitch blindfolded in Des Moines.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Art Bartlett Ottumwa Carroll Stuart Waterloo Bartlett Towa Des Moines Craig McKee McKee Stuart Canada West B. E. Hayes Chariton Charlton Pionship John Carey Paul Barton William Hener Glen Cooper Marshalltown B. Terry J. F. Kraft Oelwein W. G. Whitney Independence Ralph Harmon A. M. Douglas H. Ristine O.r.basley Tipton Des

Former World Champion Johnny Dundes Loses Robe After Fight

Johnny Dundes, former featherweight champion, won his latest bout then returned to the corner to discover six robes he wore to the ring for the match were missing, leaving him short for postfight duties.

Johnny Dundes 6 Robs AB Yeeestas

Genin Fired as Pilot Tries Luck as Pitcher in Dubuque

Walter Genin, fired as Rock Island manager, pitched for Dubuque as the Tigers evened the series at 20. Box scores show Dubuque 20 hits to Rock Island 9, with Genin charged for two runs. Keokuk beat Cedar Rapids 10 to 9 in 12 innings, led by Dougherty's three base hits and Elliott's homer.

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Blue Larkspur Favorite in Chicago Derby

A crowd of 56 000 was expected at Artington track for a 60600 dollar American classic for three year olds. The field includes top stakes winners such as Blue Larkspur Rose of Sharon Clyde Van Dusen Grey Coat and iDr Freeland with Blue Larkspur the 5 to 3 favorite and Rose of Sharon 3 to 1 killer bets.

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By Al Demaree on ball players and reading in old days

Al Demaree recalls how many early ball players came from mines and rough towns with limited schooling. Dummies read and wrote letters for them while the players feigned literacy, sometimes reading love letters aloud or misreading telegrams. He notes one pair of literate dummies who helped others by reading their messages.

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Moe Is Favorite in Golf Tourney at Kansas City

Two collegians meet to decide the Western amateur golf championship at Mission Hills Kansas City. Moe, 20 year old University of Oregon sophomore from Portland, is favored over Gilbert Carter, Missouri golf captain. Moe has played 131 holes in the tourney, a par 144 for 36 holes, and was medalist. He led with strong scoring despite a rough finish in the last six holes.

Mission Hills Kansas City Don Moe University of Oregon Portland Gilbert Carter University of Missouri Nevada Moe John Lehman Gan Ind Nlay

Rock Island to face Waterloo in doubleheader plan

Rock Island, under Catcher Wheat, meets Waterloo in a single game at Mississippi Valley league park at 3 p.m. Manager Dixon may start Sig Vick or Ralph Lobdell depending on weather as the Hawks close a 12 day home stand before an 18 day road run. If rain delays, the game may be moved to a future doubleheader during the Plowboys’ next visit.

Rock Island Wheat Walter Genin Waterloo Mississippi Valley League Park Cletus Dixon Sig Vick Ralph Lobdell Lobdel Dixon Big South Dakota Lune Hawks Dubuque Old Sol Plowboys

Williams Wins 100 Yard Heat Ties World Record

Vancouver July 13 Percy Williams again proved his Olympic sprint prowess by tying the world record of 9.5 seconds in the 100 yard dash during the midsummer carnival and grand amateur athletic meet. He outpaced Frank Wykorf of Glendale in the first heat, while Eddie Tolan followed Bracey who won the second heat in 10 seconds. Williams faces a tougher challenge in the final against Wykorf Johnny Fitzpatrick Claude Bracey and Milton Maurer as ten thousand spectators roared.

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American ace leads batters with key season marks

The record list highlights players from multiple teams. Lou Gehrig leads in homers with 22 while Hank Greenberg and Tris Speaker post notable totals. The data includes runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, and stolen bases across the Athletics, Tigers, Browns, Yanks, White Sox, and others.

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