White Sox Players Face Conspiracy Trial Hearings
The defense challenged counts charging conspiracy to cheat the Chicago club in the 1918 World Series against Cincinnati. Judge Hugo Friend overruled motions, allowing reference to Eddie Cicotte and others as possible confessions while the trial proceeds with jurors selected and motions ahead in a sprawling case involving former White Sox players and gamblers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Hugo Friend
Ganmat
Eddie Cicotte
Joe Jackson
Claude Diams
Stacd
White Sox
Cincinnati
Friend
Alfred Austrian
Charles McDonald
Ray Schalk
Bill Burns
Burns
al Tho
Claude Williams
Lkely
Ban Johnson
American League
Charles 4 Comiskey
Chicago American Jeanne Club
Sobuson
Comiskey
Winhime
Ihe
Barms
Gedeon
Billy Mah
Philadelphia
Whc Jayers
Fordward
Eadie
Cicoite
Williams
Weaver
Risberger
George
Charles
Caseman
Josephson
Oscer OF Felsch
Carl Zork
Louis
Ben Levy
Davis Zelser
Too Many Entries for Singles Tennis Tourney
Philadelphia news reports that the national lawn tennis singles championship at Georgetown Cricket Club expects entries from at least five foreign countries and possibly seven. Officials face trimming the American field as about 128 players can be accommodated, with teams from England France Japan Australasia and Denmark totaling roughly 20 players, leaving room for just over 190 Americans.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Georgetown Cricket Club
Ass Onis
Eugene
France
Japan
Australasia
Denmark
A Caterpillar Struggles With Dancing Arches Comic
A humorous tale titled A Comic Strip in Type describes Gertie the caterpillar who dances too much and breaks her arches. After a trip to a chiropodist she is advised to stop toddling and resume shimmying, ending with her deciding to drown herself in the river. The piece is syndicated by Associated Editors.
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Toby
Gerti
Geretie
Gertie Howlfad
Johnny
Ernie
Christopher Cater
Pillar
Associated Editors
Printers' League to Run Baseball Games in Detroit
Twelve cities will contest the Union Printers' National Baseball League championship in Detroit July 31 to August 6 at Navin field. Teams come from New York Washington Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland St Louis Boston Cincinnati Indianapolis Pittsburgh and St Paul. An application from Toronto will be considered. A cup donated by Garry Hermann of Cincinnati is among prizes. The league aims to educate young printers in the craft and in physical fitness.
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Mich
Union Printers
National’ Baseball League
Union
New York
Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
St. Paul
Navin Field
Detroit Tigers
Toronto
Canada
Garry Hermann
Ed. Springmerer
Sti. Louis
Missouri tennis title goes to Phil Busby4 in state final
Kansas City reports Phil Busby4 defeated Clarence Holcomb 7 5 6 2 6 2 to win the Missouri state tennis championship. Elsewhere Vincent Richards Yonkers N C beat Walter Hayes Chicago 6 1 6 4 6 2 for the western singles title. Elizabeth Ryan of California retained the ladies lawn tennis crown defeating Miss Willis 8 2 8 4. Grand circuit horses prep for Tuesday races and Automobile club of France grand prix entries slimmed to American and French entrants.
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Kansas City
Phil
Paris
Automobire Club
France
Dublin
Elizabeth Ryan
California
Wailis
Falk Delivers Inning Single To Power White Sox Past Boston
Chicago July 18 Great support and Falk's tenth inning single fueled Urban Faber's mound gem as the White Sox shut out Boston 2-0 in 10 innings. Falk's hit plated Mulligan for the decisive run, marking Faber's nineteenth win.
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Chicago
Bibl
Falk
Urban Faber
White Sox
Bostonese
Mulligan
Euuch
Sox
Faber
Rolston
Netbold
Foster
Collins
McInnis
Rual
Scott
Pittenger
Witt
Boe
Pecs
Imyers
Eusee
Ceyi-Reer
Boston
Jeniago
Eseeee
Ruel
Seibold
Somalk
Myers
Lout
Horseshoe Pitching Featured at North Iowa Fair
Mason City announces over 50 entrants in the horseshoe pitching contest to headline the North Iowa fair at the end of August. Harness and running races fill the last four days with Derby day on the final Friday offering 1,500 in prizes. several notable horses are entered in these events.
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Mason City
Chas
Barber
Ackley Belmond Game Ends 12 to 3 for Belmond
In yesterday’s clash, Belmond defeated Ackley 12 to 3 as Belmond pitchers held Ackley to two hits while Ackley allowed 11 hits. The local hitters struggled against the Belmond mound corps with Willard and Fulton noted among players mentioned in the chaotic write up.
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Ackley
Belmond
Pilmer
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Relmond
Frey Fulton
Willard Nnforé
Steffén
Honover
Fythe
fFollatwin
Minnesota
Fuleton
Willardefore
Derry
Sinai
Lyme
Fred Bevams
McKinstry Named Athletics Coach at Dike High School
Al McKinstry a star on the Iowa State Teachers College teams has signed to coach athletics at Dike High School for the coming year He will also teach manual training in the Dike school system and continues his football background from ISU.
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Dike
AL McKinstry
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Dike High School
McKinstry
One Week Left to Qualify for Byrnes Park Golf Tourney
Golf players have one week left to qualify for the Byrnes Park golf tournament. July 24 is the final date for submitting qualifying scores. Officials warn that late entrants risk delays as entries arrive slowly and locals may tighten the pace to spur speed.
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Byrnes Park
Douglas Bragdon
Brown Enters Third Northwest Iowa Tennis Tourney
Mr and Mrs Meryle J Brown depart from 1501 Second Street West for Fort Dodge to enter the third annual northwest Iowa tennis tournament. Brown will compete in both singles and doubles as the Fort Dodge Tennis Club hosts the event.
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Meryle J. Brown
Second Street
Fort Dodge
Brown
Waterloo Shopmen Dominate Chicago 19 to 5 at Cedar River Park
Waterloo Illinois Central team doubled the Windy City nine at Cedar River Park, tallying 19 to 5. Goswiller pitched well with solid support as local hitters reached the Chicago mound with ease, delivering a decisive victory.
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Waterloo
Chicago Illinois
Knepper Worn Out by Wrek's Play at Golf
Rudy Ev Knepper of Sioux City runner up to Charles Evans Jr in the western amateur golf championship. He defaulted to Hl R Johnson of St Paul after being tied for the medal prize. Knepper was worn out after a week, it was stated.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Rudy Ev Knepper
Sioux City
Charles Evans, Jr
Hl. R. Johnson
St. Paul
Knepper
Chick Evans Wins Western Golf Title Over Knepper
Chicago July 18 Chick Evans national golf champion won the western amateur championship for the sixth time by defeating R. E. Knepper of Sioux City la champion 3 up and 2 to go at the Westmoreland club. Evans scored 39 36 total 75 two over par while Knepper took 37 40 total 77 Knepper was 1 up at the quarter post in the morning but Evans steadiness evened the match and gave him the lead at noon.
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Chicago
Chick” Evans
R. E. Knepper
Sioux City
Westmoreland Club
Evans
Knepper
Pirates Top Giants In Extra Inning Thriller
Pirates second baseman George Cutshaw drove in the winning run in the tenth as Pittsburgh defeated the New York Giants 4 to 2. Red Faber pitched the White Sox to a 1 0 victory over Boston as Cleveland fell 13 to 2. The Yankees shaded Detroit 8 to 5 behind seven runs in the fifth. The Robins beat the Cubs 7 to 5 while the Indians were routed. Cedar Falls Legion crushed Washburn 14 to 10 led by Worrell on the mound. Cedar Falls scored in each of the first five innings and then the outcome was decided.
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United Press
Ancient
George Cutshaw
Pirates
Cc. F. Whips
Washburn
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Legion
Worrell
Waterloo
Bowman's Pitching Beats Worthington in Independence Victory
Independence defeated Worthington 6 to 3 as Bowman pitched a great game striking out 10. Both teams plated three runs in the opening frame, then Independence pulled away with a 4 run fourth inning and solid defense. Batteries Klass Tobin Bowman Sullivan Timpire O Bantz.
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Bowman
Independence
Worthington
W Worthington
Klass
Tobin
Bowmanl and Sullivan
Timpire
O. Bantz
Huggins Rotates Yankees Catchers for 1940 Season
Yankee manager Miller Huggins plans a rotation for the catchers to test Hoffman who has shown hitting power and a strong throwing arm after three years in the system. Wally Schang remains the primary choice for key games while Hoffman adapts to major league duties.
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Wally Schang
New York Yankees
Yanks
Miller’ Huggins
Hoffman
Huggins
College Second Baseman Turns Down Giant Offer
Boston United Press reports Holly Cross star Fred MacGuire, a top college second baseman, has declined a Giants offer and will return to complete his studies next fall. Developed by Jesse Burkett, he is regarded as one of the year's best college players.
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United Press
Boston
Fred MacGuire
Holly Cross
New York Giants
MacGuire
Jesse Burkett
Giants
Gordon Grimes Drowned Former Gopher Athlete Dead at 32
Arrangements were under way in Minneapolis for the funeral of Gordon Grimes 32 former University of Minnesota athlete whose body was recovered from Lake Calhoun. Grimes disappeared Wednesday night while swimming and had been a track and football teammate and former captain of the Gopher baseball line. His sister is Betty Grimes the American high diving champion.
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Gordon Grimes
Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
University of Minnesota
Lake Calhoun
Grimes
Gopher
Betty Grimes
Delwein Defeats New Hampton 4-1 in Oelwein
In front of 3,500, Oelwein beat New Hampton 4 to 1. Pitcher Rook starred with tight control and 1 walk. Key hits included Kleier’s three-base hit for Oelwein and seven safeties by Delwein. New Hampton stranded 15 runners, while Oelwein played errorless defense. Next games listed: New Hampton at Oelwein Thursday, Oelwein at New Hampton Sunday.
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Delwein
Ocel Weinning
New Hampton
Rook
Oelwein
Casey
Altho
Hale
Wagner
O’neil
Kleiier
Gelwein
Waterloo
Cresco
O'Neil
Wegner
Carpentier and Gibbons Match for World Light Heavyweight Title
Georges Carpentier and Tommy Gibbons were matched today to fight for the world light heavyweight championship, likely in October. The site and other details will be announced later, per Gibbons manager Marty Kane. The bout will be under Tex Rickard, who has Carpentier's signature to the agreement. financial terms remain secret.
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United Press
New York
Georges Carpentier
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Gibbon
Marty Kane
Tex Rickard
Carpentier
Braves Near 400 as Pirates Edging Giants in Standings
New York reports July 18 note Boston Braves closing in on a 400 batting mark with strong week, winning six of seven. Pirates lead Giants by three games. Cleveland climbs on New York's heels as Indians win six of eight while Yankees go five of six, Miller Huggins facing scrutiny after Chicago tilt.
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United Press
New York
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh
Giants
Mt Graw
Buccaneers
Braves
Pirates
Fred Mitchell
Cleveland
Ten Teams May Rebuild For Next Season In NL and AL
An article notes a recent accident sent a player to hospital and that the Yankees have not lost since his departure. It observes that ten teams may begin rebuilding for the upcoming season, with the Pirates Giants and Braves seen as NL pennant contenders and Cleveland New York Washington among the American League hopefuls.
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Yanks
Pirates
Giants
Braves
New York
Washington
Standings and results from baseball and leagues
Yesterday in American Association and American League results show Louisville, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Toledo, Columbus, St Paul, Bloomington, Rock Island, Peoria, Moline, Cedar Rapids, Evansville, Terre Haute and Rockford with varied scores. Saturday results include New York over Pittsburgh, Chicago over Brooklyn, Philadelphia over St Louis, Boston over Chicago, and others. Western League games feature Des Moines, Tulsa, Omaha, Wichita, Oklahoma City, Sioux City, St Joseph, and Joplin.
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Louisville
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Toledo
Columbus
St. Paul
Bloomington
Rock Island
Peoria
Moline
Cedar Rapids
Evansville
Terre Haute
Rockford
New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Brooklyn
Aimeienati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
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Cleveland
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Des Moines
Tulsa
Omaha
Wichita
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Sioux City
St. Joseph
Joplin
League
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Moline Sert's
Rockfor
Cay
English Track Team Struggles With Illness Before Meet
Swampscott Mass July 1 The English team preparing for a Yale Harvard and Oxford Cambridge track meet faces setbacks as M A McInnis Oxford middle distance rider is confined with a bronchial attack. Bob McInnis who won the Oxford Cambridge Carmell cross country race last Christmas and H B Stallard star miler with a left foot injury are under Dr C He ath Dobson care. Officials say competition is possible Saturday but no practice for four or five days. Stallard’s foot shows improvement while McInnis has not worn a running uniform since arrival. This marks the third English athlete hospitalized since arrival. George Trowbridge former Princeton athlete and Oxford hurdler left last week with appendicitis at Mount Deseret island Me.
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Swampscott
Mass
Yale
Harvard
Oxford
Cambridge
M. A. McInnis
Bob McInnis
H. B. Stallard
C. Heath Dobson
Stallard
McInnis
Ming
George Trowbridge
Princeton
Mount [Deseret Island
Sarles Wins Sprint Title and $10,000 Purse at Beverly Hills
Roscoe Sarles clinched the world sprint driving title at Beverly Hills in Lis Duesenberg with three straight victories over Tommy Mitton. The event awarded a $10,000 purse. Also noted is a historical remark on English canals under Henry I dated 1134.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Roscoe Sarles
Sarles
Lis Duesenberg
Tommy Mitton
Beverly Hills Speedway
Sakes
McGraw Eyes Seventh Pennant Before Retirement
John McGraw of the New York Giants aims to win a seventh pennant and retire as manager. If the Giants clinch this year, it would be his final season at the helm, matching Connie Mack's six pennants. McGraw, an official of the Giants, may continue in other roles but longs to leave with a seventh title.
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John McGraw
New York Giants
Giants
McGraw
Connié Mack
Perth
Giant
Hughey Jennings
Jess Bur J Lkett
Connie Mack
Adrian Anson
Charles Comiskey
Frank Selee
Ned Hanlon
Ale'Graw
Jtart
Kult
Havana
Connie
Fohl to Remain With Browns This Season
St. Louis reports that the St. Louis Browns are on the market and that Lee Fohl would be deposed in favor of George Sisler were denied by Paul Bail president of the club. Bail said no offer had been received from a St. Louis syndicate and Fohl would stay in charge for the remainder of the season at least.
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United Press
St. Louis
St. Louis Browns
Lee Fohl
George Sisler
Paul Bail
Fobl
Hudson Seeks Games For Baseball Schedule
Hudson Kansas July 18 The Hudson baseball team has prepared a schedule and seeks games with local teams to fill gaps. Washburn will play here July 31 and Hudson will visit Washburn August 14. Open dates remain July 24 and August 7. The London police bullseye lantern has been replaced by an electric lamp.
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Hudson
Washburn
The
London Police
Bobby Jones Arouses Oldtime Golfers Ahead of National Championship
Washington July 18 Bobby Jones the Atlanta boy has the oldtime golf champions anxious as they observe his sensational 68 in a Sunday practice round. The crowd watches the kid amateur’s temperament and wonders if he can repeat his finals performance as the national championship opens tomorrow with practically all headliners in final workouts.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Bobby Jones
Jock Hutchison
Abe Mitch
1922 Derby Promises to Be History's Best
The Kentucky Derby for two year olds at Church Downs is shaping up as a historic spring meeting. A purse of $3,000 this year is expected to rise to about $75,000 next year with plans already underway. Officials anticipate upwards of 225 nominations for the 1922 Derby.
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Church Downs
Kentucky
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