Sporting World Highlights and Tomorrow’s Matches
Ottumwa lost to the Boiler Makers while Bumies Trim Pathfinders. Muscatine won. Tomorrow’s games include American League matchups Philadelphia at Chicago, Washington at St. Louis, Boston at Detroit, New York at Cleveland. National League features Chicago at Boston, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, St. Louis at New York. Keokuk at Waterloo and Ottumwa at Kewanee are listed along with Monmouth’s Mascaline.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
National League
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Louis
Central Association Standings and Results
Yesterday results show Waterloo defeated Keokuk 1 to 0. Cedar Rapids topped Burlington 11 to 3 while Kewanee beat Burlington. Ottumwa and Muscatine posted 2 and 3 runs respectively with Monmouth at 2. Standings reflect team positions in the Central Association.
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Keokuk
Waterloo
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Kewanee
Mascaline
Monmouth
House
Husky
Ottumwane
AB. R. Harvey
A.E. Johnson
Hobartt
Ryan
Richards
G Sullivan
Wilde
Sa Andresen
Otumwa
AB PO
Ale Smith
Cf & Ib
Senno
Oi Kensel
Wali
Housa
Rf Callahan
A Wise
Schiebner
Link
I Garrison
Kewanee Ete
Harveys Johnson
Smith
Wall
Wise
Schliebner
Garrison
Balla
Garrett
Brown
Humes
Miller
AB. R
Ward
B. Brown
Mullin
Wandigans
West
R. Brown
P Fink
Harmon
MilligansTown
N. Smith
Muscatine
R. H. PO
EL Masters
Harrell
Bromley
Spurs
Oo Lhatz
Hasbrook
Kart
Lind
Zackert
Geames Serena
AB. H. PO
Nolt
Welch
Nickell
Menne
Walsh
Simmons
Fingal
Burg
Nickel
Tierney
Zaeckert
Bure
Pfirman
I Muscatine
Coat Burlington
Drums Beat Indians as Wilkus Shuts Them Out
Lefty Wilkus returning from a long injury layoff held the Indians to six singles as Waterloo defeated them 1 to 0. Milton Drumm drove in the lone run for Andrews with two early hits while Bill Whittaker struck out eight and allowed four singles. Davey White made a leaping catch off Jenkins to prevent a rally in the second.
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Wilkus
George Manubch
Indians
Milton Drumm
Andrews
Waterloo
Bill” Whittaker
Drumm
Tex
Sheldon
Davey White
Kline
Jenkins
War Club
White's Grove
Wintz
Macauley
Tex” Sheldon
Manusch
George Manusch
Glenalvin
Jack
McGaffigan
Miller
Shaldon
Hilly
White
Ashland
Martin
Whittaker
Waterloo Registered
Siglin
Seneff
Hanson
Wilkus, Peres Oe
Bradley Wins Straight Sets in State Tennis Semi
Fred Bradley of Des Moines defeated John Barton of Sioux Falls 3–0 in the state tennis tournament semi finals. Sweet beat Barton’s partner George Douthit after a faulted set. Branson to play Sweet for the right to face Bradley. Doubles featured Branson and Young vs Gilman and Oliver, and Lynde and Scribner vs Proper and Cowper.
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Des Moines
Fred Bradley
John Barton
Sioux Falls
Sweet
Barton
George Douthit
R. L. Branson
Mitchell
Bradley
Branson
Young
Gilman
Oliver
Lynde
Scribner
Proper
Cowper
Douthit
Hubbell
Borman
White Sox Win Pitchers' Duel Over Athletics
Chicago defeats the league leaders 5 to 2 in a pitchers' duel as Scott bests Bush. Weaver shines with stellar defense, McInnis belts a ninth inning homer, and Chicago takes two straight from Philadelphia.
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Scott
Chicago
Bush
Weaver
McInnis
Philadelphia
Morey
Lapp
Schalk
Doubleheader split as Boston and Chicago win one each
In Boston on July 18 Boston defeated Chicago 4 to 2 in the first game while Chicago won the second 6 to 1. Chicago halted Perdue’s six game win streak in the nightcap. In New York the Giants split with St Louis 4 to 2 and 3 to 2 with a bench fight and ejections. Philadelphia won the first game 4 to 2 and lost the second 9 to 2 against Cincinnati. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 8 to 4 in a pitched contest with mixed scores to end the day.
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New York
Cleveland
Kahler
Cullop
O'Neill
Schultz
Gossett
Washington
St. Louis
Engie
Henry Wellman
Agnew
Boston
Chicago
Perdue
St. Lonia
Demaree
Marquard
Sallee
Magee
Cathers
Brennan
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Rigler
Lobért
Ames
Suggs
Clarke
Alexander
Hillifer
Johnson
Kling
Seaton
Mayer
Marshall
Rixey
Killifer
Howley
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Robinson
Hendrix
Simon
Coleman
Ragon
O. Miller
Keokuk Edges Waterloo In Low-Scoring Tilt
Keokuk defeated Waterloo 9 to 1 in a tight game with White and Manusch stealing bases. Pitchers Whittaker and Wilkus split the mound duties as Keokuk built an early lead and held Waterloo scoreless through seven innings.
Baseball Scores Across Leagues and Rain Delays
Recap of multiple games with results in American and Western leagues. Key outcomes include Brooklyn 8 over Pittsburgh 4, Boston 4 Chicago 1, New York 4 St Louis 2, Cincinnati 9 Philadelphia 2, Kansas City 4 Louisville 3 in 10 innings, Milwaukee 2 Columbus 1, and rain suspensions with no games played in several matchups.
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American Association
Kansas City
Louisville
Milwaukee
Columbus
Waterloo to Host Tennis Tournament Plans
Waterloo tennis clubs push plans for a local tournament as Verne Lichty and Reuben Rath return from Des Moines. The Waterloo Tennis and Outings Association, after completing Conger Park courts, has offered use of the grounds for the event. Dr. J. R. Allen leads the outing association.
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Waterloo
Verne Lichty
Reuben Rath
Des Moines
Omaha
Waterloo Tennis and Outings Association
Conger Park
Conger Park Court
J. R. Allen
Outing Association
Johnson outlines plans for 1918 World Series schedule
Ban Johnson and the national commission map the 1918 World Series with games alternating between New York and Philadelphia if needed and two games at home and two abroad if teams are far apart. Umpries in the series will receive 1000 each. Applications for series seats are already flowing in.
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New York
Ban Johnson
National Commission
Athletics
Mack
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
Borten
Frank Chanes
Johnson
Giants
Philadelphia
Chile
Omaha Lays Plans to Desert Western
Lincoln, Neb July 18. In a letter from Omaha Western league owner William Rourke to Lincoln club president H L Jones, waivers were requested on all team members except Catcher Johnson and Outfielder Thomason. Fifteen players were affected, including manager Arbogast and numerous pitchers infielders and outfielders. Rourke denied that a Federal league move was planned and said only three players were waived, without naming them.
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Lincoln, Neb
William Rourke
Omaha Western League Baseball Club
H. L. Jones
Lincoln Club
Omaha
Johnson
Thomason
Arbogast
Shestak
Classman
Robinson
Hicks
Applegate
Glavenich
Kane
Shipke
Justice
Grubb
Neff
Fox
Chance Denies Requesting Help From Ban Johnson
Frank Chance, former Chicago Cub manager now helm of the New York Americans, denies urging President Ban Johnson to pressure Connie Mack for Athletics outfielders. He calls any cross league requests improper and says he made changes to the pitching and hitting for the season’s end.
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St. Louis
Ban Johnson
Connie Mack
Athletics
New Yorks
Frank Chance
Cub Pilot
New York Americans
Tate
League pitching differences downplayed by Chance
Chance, longtime Nations League player and manager, says there is little difference between the Americas and parent league brands. He notes American League pitchers may be better overall, but otherwise sees no clear edge for either side.
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Chance
Government examinations announced with dates
Charles I. Manger of the civil service commission said tests for government positions will be held on August 4 for Electrical Machinist August 18 for Pipefitters helper August 6 for Junior Fuel Engineer August 6 and 7 for Editorial Clerk and July 22 for Stenographic Clerk departmental service The notices list multiple titles and dates.
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Charles I. Manger
Civil Service Commission
Paving completes blocks in Conger Park area
Bryant Paving Co finished asphalt for three blocks on Mullan Avenue and one on Welby Street in Conger Park addition. Pedestrians and drivers praise the contractor’s work as crews push forward with street renovations citywide.
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Bryant Paving Company
Conger Park Addition
Snyder to Take Fraternal Trip Across Iowa
Royal Arcanum organizers in Iowa plan a fraternal tour led by H. A. Snyder grand secretary of Iowa and Golden council No 880 Waterloo He will visit Cedar Rapids and Maquoketa as guest of honor accompanied by his wife The Golden council auditing committee will meet next Wednesday to audit lodge accounts. full attendance requested.
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Royal Arcanum
Iowa
H. A. Snyder
Golden Council
No. 880
Waterloo
Councells
Cedar Rapids
Maquoketa
Snyder
Cedar Rapides
Sandfords of Waterloo Visit Okoboji Week
Mr and Mrs W B Sandford of Waterloo were in Fort Dodge on Wednesday visiting Edward Hastings then traveling by car to Okoboji where they planned to stay the rest of the week.
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Okoboji
Fort. Dodge
W. B. Sandford
Waterloo
Edward Hastings
Bremer Farmer Sells Large Potatoes at Public Market
Large potato shipment led by Paul Konataske from near Denver Bremer county sold at 35 cents a peck or $1.40 a bushel totaling $30.80 with more tubers to come. Other sellers offered potatoes and catfish while rain saturated fields and touched Janesville Cedar Falls and nearby areas.
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Paul Konataske
Denver
Bremer County
Konaraske
Murphy Farm
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Bill Whittaker
White Sox
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Meyers
Roberts
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Manuech
Bevel
Milly
Eline
McGaMgan
A. Sheldon
Askland
Wints
Sighn
Wees
Chicago Eee
Maeaee
Bt. Louie
Wineae
O Renee Kb
Veer
Wane
Ameri Ae Prem Milwaukee
Loulaville
Minneapolis
Ee Nee
St. Paul
Toledo
Indianapolia
Lincoln Ee Aes
St. Joe
Wave Cens
Pees
Topeka
Sioux City
Wichita
Brookn
Indianapolis
Johnnson
Wilbert Shailen
Elis
Waterton
Bremer Farmer
Pointe North
Janesville
Illinois Central
Cedar Falla
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Excelsiors
Harley Davison
Merkel
Thor Pope
Yates
Jeffersons
Dayton
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Wens Ote
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