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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1928

Page

4

Indians Hit Hard by New Yankee Squad in Split

New York July 16 The Indians suffered in a hard hitting doubleheader as the Yankees won 9 to 4 in the second game after a 6 to 4 opening game. Babe Ruth slugged his 34th homer with Koenig aboard in the first inning and Lou Gehrig hit his 19th in the fifth. Joe Sewell drove in all runs in the eighth. Gehrig trails his 1897 pace while Ruth leads the record chase. Browns beat Senators 6 to 4 in 12 innings with George Blachalder brilliant on relief. Johnny Ogden started for the Browns, left with a late lead as Washington tied it. Blachalder and Wallie Schang sparked the Browns in the 12th.

New York Babe Ruth Koenig Lou Gehrig Joe Sewell Gehrig Browns Senators Washington D. C George Blachalder Wallie Schang Blue Blachalders Johnny Ogden Dick Coffman St. Louis Abreoae Manush Behulta Kress Ib Q Hourke Coffman P Blachalder Wrest Gosin Jb Reeves Haris Jones Tie Ono O'Rourke Bivess Sehang Blarhoewer Reeves Eoutie Reeves Reaves Yorn Schulte Ely Brannon Mary Jerry Blasholder Ogden Biseholdes Marberry Burke OI Ogden Winntor Mither Noly McGowen Gleveland Jamieson Vel Morgan Sewell Hodapp le Sewell Shaute P Gasctey Taverene Gebrig Meusel Dugan Durother Collins Pennock Roentg Walled Hall Clevelaty New York Ruth Pen‘hock Meer Ruthz Burns Burns Koenig Durocher de Sewell Pen‘nock Bhaule Nallin Dineen van Gratien Arpoa Jamieson Lind Langford J. Sewell Creed Burns Levsen Harter Monsel Dugrenee Grant van Graflan Nairn

Latzo Loughran In Title Boxing Tonight

Sports columnist Davis Walsall previews a light heavyweight title bout between Tom Latzo and champion Thomas Loughran in a dusty mining town setting. Loughran is the favorite but Latzo’s recent comebacks and past title challenges keep the outcome uncertain.

Davis Pete Latzo Ebbets Field Annigan Natzo Loughrar Lomski Slattery Loughran Goldfield Tonopah Butte Latzo Billy McGee

Reinbeck and Dysart Take Sunday Corn Belt Wins

Reinbeck defeated Eagle Center 3 to 2 and Dysart beat Hudson 7 to 4 in Corn Belt League games played at Eagle Center. The Dike-Gladhronk game featuring Giadarook was postponed.

Reinbeck Dysart Corn Belt Loop Phourion Sprerab Seera Hudson Eagle Center Corn Belt

Waterloo Girl in State Golf Meet

Waterloo Miss Pickett will be Waterloo's city entry in the state women's golf tournament opening today at Sioux City She represents Sunnyside Country Club and left for Sioux City last night Sunnyside pro Bob Elderton says she is playing a fine game this season The meet on Sioux City Country Club course runs all week with nearly 140 golfers entered Elizabeth Curtis of Clinton is defending champion Frances Drake of Mayon City is a strong contender

India Pickett Waterloo Sioux City Sunnyside Country Club Miss Pickett Bob Elderton Sunnyside Ux City Bop Teausence Sioux City Coun Club Dawn The Rock ‘Island Country Club Elizpeth Curtis Clinton Frances Drake Mayon City Curtis

Eight Games On 3.0 Ball Slate In Week Of Play

Eight Sunday School Baseball games are scheduled this week at Cedar River park with two postponements. Games include Grace M S against First Congregational and others across Walnut Street Baptist St Pauls MB and more. Injuries reported include Leslie Beers a University of Iowa wrestler with a probable fractured shoulder after a workout no other players seriously hurt.

Cedar River Park Grace M. S First Congregational Walnnut Street Baptist St. Paul's M. B First Brethren Flymouth United Presbyterian First M. B Burton Avenue Baptist Leslie Beers University of Iowa Beers

Elkins May Be in Olympics Amid Injury Turmoil

Aboard the 5S Roosevelt on July 16, Elkins remains a possible Olympic competitor as the committee considers his condition. The Olympic Committee barred Math McGrath, Roland-Locke, and Weems Baskin from Amsterdam, though the New York Athletic Club planned to send them overseas with expenses covered. The 800 athletes are tapering workouts as the event nears.

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Abbott Leads in Sunday Shoot at Lawn City Traps

Abbott Ted led Cedar Falls Gun Club weekly trapshoot in Cedar Falls Ta. July 16 breaking 121 of 125 targets. Shepherd followed closely with 126 of 125 while Sutcliffe placed third with 19 of 125.

Abbott Lawn City Courier Special Service Cedar Falls

McCrary Wins Town Amateur Golf Medal at Playoff

Bob McCrary yesterday became medalist of the Town amateur golf tournament after a playoff with Bob McKee. McCrary posted a 72 to defeat McKee by three strokes to secure the medal title.

Drs Moines Bob McCrary McCrary Bob McKee McCraty McKee

Dubuque University Reopens Intercollegiate Athletics

Dubuque University to resume athletic relations with other schools this fall after a three year trial period banning intercollegiate athletics. The move ends a ban and marks a return to competition with outside programs.

Dubuque, Ta

Salt Bower Meet Wednesday at Electric Park

Bud Soltis, a rising Minneapolis middleweight, battles Floyd Bowers in an eight round Windup at Electric Park Wednesday evening. Soltis has knocked out Hugh Monroe, Buddy Dahl, and Jimmy Ryan recently, and will face the tough Conrad slugger Bowers with manager Jack Tierney expecting a strong performance. The undercard features Blondy Owens and Alvin Belo in a six round bout, with John McGraw and Harry Wiley in a four round opener.

Bud Soltis Floyd Bowers Comrad. Ta Electric Park Minneapolis Tivo Soltis Hugh Monroe Monroe Buddy Dahl Jimmy Ryan Des Moines Jack Tierney Bowers Earl Blue Conrad Slugger Tiemey Blondy Owens Alvin Belo Waterloo John McGraw Harry Wiley Grinnell

Base running now is lost art says Collins

Eddie Collins, famed second baseman, laments declining base running in Philadelphia on July 16. He recalls leading the league in steals and believes players focus on base hits, not advancing on the base paths.

Collins Philadelphia Eddie Collins Ranning Eddie

Italy Wins Right to Play U.S. Davis Cup Team

In Milan on July 16 Italy secured the interzone final spot by defeating Czechoslovakia in the European zone final to challenge the United States for the right to face France, the current cup holder. The Italian team earned the chance to confront the U.S. to determine the challenger for France.

Italy Milan United States France Czechoslovakia Innatches

Golf Tourney 10 Begins This Week at Byrnes Park

A city wide public links golf tournament opens next Saturday at Byrnes Park. Herb Smith runs golf affairs this season with a 50 cent entry fee to fund prizes. The 18 hole qualifying round lasts a week, followed by two rounds of match play starting July 28, aiming to finish by August 15. About 25 competed in a recent blind bogey event.

Byrnes Park Herb Smith Links del Johnson Russell Ritz George Gregory Fred Debe Matt Nutt T H.0. Dixon Gregory

IPENING ROUND COUNTRY CLUB TOURNEY ENDED

Semifinalists emerge as Garrison and Gorey advance with wins in second round. First round results detail multiple matches across Championship Sunnyside and Waterloo flights, including several defaults and decisive finishes.

Herron Wins Tourney in Sioux City

Lee Herron captured his club title with a five under par 67 on the opening 18 holes, signaling a return to form after losing the state amateur title earlier this season to Art Bart Jett in Sioux City Iowa.

Herron Sioux City R— Lee Herron Art Bart Jett

Barba Faces Comeback Bid in Bantamweight Push

Los Angeles fighter Fidel La Barba returns from retirement to pursue bantamweight title recognition. Two comeback bouts loom at the Olympic Auditorium, starting with Huerta Evans, with a possible Aug. 1 showdown vs Bud Taylor. Barba seeks lighter weight, aiming for 123 pounds for the Evans bout and 122 for Taylor.

Los Angeles Cal Pon Fidel la Barba la Barba Huerta Evans Olympic Auditorium Bud Taylor Terre Haute Ind National Boxing Association Evans Taylor

Four Contests in City Baseball League Schedule

Victor Read, director, lists four games in the City League this week at Byrnes Park. Mid-Continent Petroleum faces Nau man Company tonight, Town Public Service and Modern Woodmen clash Tuesday, Illinois Central and Mid-Continent play Wednesday, and Galloway's meets Nauman's Thursday at 6:15 p.m.

City Baseball League Victor Read Mid-Continent Petroleum Nau~ Man Company Town Pubic Service Modern Woodmen Ilinois Central Mid-Continent Galloway Nauman Byrnes Park

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