Waterloo Hawks Edge Ottumwa in 13 Inning Victory
Waterloo defeats Ottumwa 6 to 5 in 13 innings as George Brown shines with a key hit and closing saves. Kelly drives in a decisive run, Weeden and Farrell exchange innings, and Waterloo eyes more pitching help from the Kitty League amid roster chatter.
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Cardinals
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George
Agate
Ozoie
Waterloo
Sane
Red! Kelly
Giants and Yanks Struggle for Advantage in Strong Narrow Races
Halfway to the world series the majors show tight races in both leagues. The Yanks lead the American by strong pitching from Huggins and a deep staff, while the Giants hold a slim three and a half game edge in the National League with Pat Moran’s Reds close behind. The Reds won seven of nine last week as the Giants and Cubs also posted gains amid fluctuating form.
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Reds and Pirates Growd Giants in National League
The Associated Press report notes Cincinnati and Pittsburgh challenging New York in the National League race. Cubs defeat the Giants. Pirates beat Brooklyn to within half a game of the Reds amid a tight NL contest.
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Standings and results from baseball leagues yesterday
National League games included Chicago and New York 9 to 5. Pittsburgh 3. Brooklyn 2. American League show Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, Cleveland, Detroit, Washington, St. Louis and Boston with various scores. Western and Mississippi Valley results listed with multiple city pairings and scores.
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Promoter Rickard and Kearns Weigh Firpo Dempsey Bout
New York July 16. Tex Rickard fight promoter and Jack Dempsey manager Jack Kearns planned to confer today over a match with Luis Angel Firpo. De Forest, Firpo's trainer, protested while Firpo reportedly told Rickard he is ready to fight Dempsey at any time.
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Eldora Defeats Grundy Center 7–0 In Pitchers Duel
Eldora baseball team shut out Grundy Center 7 to 0 in Eldora Friday in a pitchers duel cited as one of the best games on the Eldora grounds. A crowd of 406 witnessed the contest with Batteries Howden and Farriger for Eldora and Sieverding for Grundy Center. Umpires were Gerdes and Jones.
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Williamson Captures Iowa State Golf Title in Narrow Victory
Keith Williamson of Newton Iowa won the Iowa state golf championship in Cedar Rapids defeating Arthur Bartlett of Ottumwa 6 up and 5 to play after a 74 to 79 first 18 holes and a 39 to 42 second nine. In the consolation Robert McCrary of Des Moines defeated William Vernon of Newton 2 and 1.
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Arthur Bartlett
Ottumwa
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Robert McCrary
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William Vernon
Boxing and racing notes from across the nation
Eddie Kane manages Tom Gibbons amid multiple offers for a Gibbons Dempsey rematch while Tom Rourke seeks Kane for a bout. Jamito wins the Orient lightweight title and sails for the U S. Grand Circuit opens with over a million dollars in horses ready. Lipton cup leg winner and sailing trophy go to Canoe Club athletes. Firne begins a vaudeville tour. Leonard Tendler bout gate projected near 460,000 dollars at Yankee Stadium.
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Illinois Central overwhelms Wise Motors 22 to 2
Illinois Central dominated Wise Motors at League Park, winning 22 to 2. Heard pitched for Illinois Central allowing seven hits and six strikeouts, with Beard driving four of five at bat and four runs in the game. Dwyer and Adland also contributed on the mound and at the plate for the shopmen, while the hosts never reached third base after a nine-run third inning. Illinois Central plans a Minnesota tour starting September with open dates and seeking additional out-of-town games.
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Dubuque Hawks Falter in League Race Amid Scrapes and Umpire Jabs
The Dubuque Hawks opened spring training in April and surged to lead the league before a July clash with Cedar Rapids sparked a near riot. Police escorted Dubuque players after an altercation with spectators, while criticism fell on umpire Sexton and DeWeese. Nobles and Harmon add to the regional baseball chatter as teams jockey for position and discipline remains a hot topic.
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Cedar Rapids
Mann
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Islanders fall to Dubuque in 6-0 rout
Rock Island loses 6 0 as Dubuque pitching and timely hitting dominate. Delaney notches the shutout while Swenson's line drive catches Buck Hyde at the wall for a sensational catch. Jonas drives in two in first, Moore adds a three bagger, and Swede Delaney contributes two runs.
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Buck Hyde
Raspore Johnson
Bissell
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Meyers
Armstrong
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Jackson
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Teachers College Tennis Tournament Starts Wednesday
An unusual interest marks the annual summer tennis event at Teachers College where 25 men entered singles and about ten players are expected for doubles. The tournament begins July 18 and may run three or four days as practice signals strong form among trainees in the We Coacher's Training course.
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Teachers College
McGoldrick Granted Extra Rest Ahead of Ottumwa Series
The pitcher was given an additional day of rest to recover, improving his readiness for the upcoming Ottumwa series and aiming to boost performance.
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The Laws of Golf Innis Bro Question and Answers
A reader asks about penalties for exchanging balls in medal play and about the permissible distance a ball can be from the tee. The authority explains disqualification if the exchanged balls are played to a hazard and clarifies the rule allowing one or two club lengths from the tee. It also notes no rule requiring players to help search for a lost ball.
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Sumner Dodgers Top Fredericksburg In Close Bremer-Chickasaw Game
Sumner Iowa July 16 Sumner baseball team defeated Fredericksburg 4 2 to tighten the Bremer Chickasaw league race as both teams sit atop the standings Nashua upset Tripoli 5 1 and New Hampton exits the league after fielding an ineligible player Readlyn and Denver unite to form a merged squad beating Waverly 10 to 1.
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Bun n ies Triumph Over Maryville 21 to 5 in Iowa City Showdown
Cedar Rapids defeats Marshalltown 21 to 5 as Levsen wins his seventh of the eight starts. Speas leads with five hits while Makeever and Cooper add four each. Boyd and Boylemen stumble in league play with McKinney allowing 17 safeties before 5th inning exit.
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Baseball Rules Q and A on Errors and Umpire Calls
A reader asks about an error on a routine grounder misplayed by a shortstop and about whether an umpire can throw a third strike after a foul while a fielder retrieves the ball. The column explains in plain terms that the play would count as an error and that the umpire should not reset an at bat by issuing a third strike after a foul while the batter is not yet back in the box.
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Bobby Jones Wins Open. Jones Claims National Title Honor
In a dramatic playoff at Inverwood Country Club, Bobby Jones defeats Bobby Cruikshank by two strokes to become the open golf champion. Jones earns only amateur glory and a gold plaque, while Cruikshank secures the runner-up prize and a costly loss after a fierce 18th-hole finish.
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Babe Ruth Seeks Hitting Crown as Season Advances
New York July 16 Babe Ruth leads in batting with 23 home runs in a season shortened by suspensions and injuries. He trails Cy Williams by two homers but tops hitters with a .365 average in early stats, while Hornsby and Heilmann compete for power and batting honors as the season nears its midpoint.
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