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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1928

Page

15

Hawks Edge Rock Island In 5-1 Victory Ahead Of Series Opener

Waterloo winners 5 to 1 as Jim Grant earns his fifteenth win. Dixon and Grant lead Hawks with key hits while Rock Island stranded bases full in two innings. A doubleheader was set to follow rainout, with Venack closing and Willows later at bat.

Courier Rock Island Cletus Dixon Dixonmen Patterson Waterloo Grant Lamanski Bradford Gepson Mas Jim Grant Ren Yuncer Andre Nick Kernan Wolfer Hawks Dixon Spot Grant Islanders Stockton Hendee Miller Stinecke Prevost Steinecke Wollfer Serre Willow Johnson Venack Waterloo AB Pryst Dison Serre Sheevee Sancer Ao Prevost Ah Grand Ieee Ewenson Brockton Too Andre I. Oriog Hendee S. Grant Miler Kornat Strick J. Grant Joanson Venock Balk Insing S Johnson Kemsey Ingwerson

Women Golfers Reach Semifinals in Iowa Championship

In Sioux City Iowa four women advanced to the semifinals of the Iowa women's golf championship The field includes defending champion Elizabeth Curtis of Clinton and last year’s finalist Frances Drake of Mason City Also scheduled to play were Kate Goggeshall Des Moines and Mrs H Good Rock Island The day’s results show Drake meeting Mrs W I Saul Carroll Iowa while Curtis faces Goggeshall with the tie round to follow tomorrow

Sioux City Iowa Elizabeth Curtis Clinton Frances Drake Mason City Kate Goggeshall Des Moines Miss Curtis

Cisse Out of White Sox Lineup with Injury

New York reports Chalmer Cisse a 123000 Army sergeant and White Sox shortstop is out of the lineup for several days with a broken finger from a throw at second base. George Redfern substitutes for him.

New York Chalmer Cisse White Sox Lneup Cgeorge Redfern

The Hawk's Nest Recaps Rain Cancelled Doubleheader Plans

Rock Island reports likely call off the Hawks and Islanders doubleheader due to rain and poor field conditions. Dim Grant's fifteenth win boosts the Hawks four and a half games on Waterloo's lead as homers race and roster moves fill the standings chatter.

Dim Grant Hawks Islanders Waterloo

Parisians Question Davis Cup Suspension Bluff

Paris papers doubt the ban on Big Bill Tilden is real and speculate the United States Lawn Tennis Association will reinstate him for the challenge round against France if the U S beats Italy. In Kansas City the Browns trade Frank McGowan to St Louis for Frank Wilson.

Paris Tilden United States Lawn Tennis Association France United States Italy Browns Wilson Kansas City Frank McGowan St. Louis Browns Frank Wilson Mil Walkee McGowan

St Louis Grins In Pennant Race As Cardinals Rally

St Louis Cardinals win 6 to 5 over Philadelphia Phillies in a late comeback marking their eleventh straight defeat of the Phillies’ west-ward rivals. Hafey and Harper hit homers, Sherdel allowed a fourth inning surge, and the Cardinals widened their lead as Reds and Braves faltered.

St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Shotton Benge High Bottomley Hafey Harper Sherdel Sothern Hurst Quakers Gubs Giants Reds Braves Philadelphia Southern Thompson Hursh Whitney Dietrion Ovens Friberg Lerain Yessseyerseaeed Orono McGraw Q Willoughby P A McDoneld Sehelte McGrew Hoane Hohn Hefey Smith Maranville P Johnson Horst Jeff Sherdell McGraw Johnson Willoughby Pitman Stark and Quigher Robins Pirates Pittsburgh Fussell Brooklyn McWeeney Cave Brooklyn Lley Lesgue Tiarris Rt Rhonda Waterba Um W. i. Pet Tolais Ottumwa Wet Grounds Fittsburgh Adams W. L Pel Boston Traynor Philadel Bartel West Bays Hargraves Cincinnati York Cleveland Washton Posse Minty St. Louis Aml Detroit ODO Bissonette Erday Sonette McWeens Carey Bis Lou Warner Ington Bressler Bartoll Deberry New York iAko Gouvie Flowers Boston Leveland Bancroft T Bissonette Americ Grantham W. Be Alo Ken Fossa McWeeny Indpolis Toledo Paul Louisville Klem and McCormick Minneapolis Indianapolis A Braves Ranean Lily Toledo Golum Milwaukee Wees Toutile SL Paul Ree Ester Jablonowski We. Prt Pet Pueblo Omaha Ok City Iz Tulaa Denver SRR Amarillo Boster Steinitn Moines Richbourg Clark Oklahoma Wichita

Golf Shot From Hanging Tie Behind Sand Trap

An instruction on executing a short near green flop from a hanging lie at the back of a sand trap. Use niblick with open face, square grip, upright swing, wrists stiff at finish. Open the club to slide under the ball and produce backspin for distance control.

Memphis Golfer’s ball travels world on tour and returns

A Colonial Country Club player Wiselogle loses a gutta percha ball found by a caddie who sells it to Stillson who uses it on Japanese Chinese Philippine courses and more before returning to Memphis where the ball and letter are framed at the club. In Manchester Stanley Klaus holds nine hole course record with 40 after a penalty stroke.

Memphis Tenn R. Wise Logle Colonial Country Club Colonial Club Wiselogle W. W. Stillsom Mid Ocean Stillson Jane Japan Chana Philippines Java Sumatra Burma India Afghanistan Fersia Ceylon Arabia Italy Switzerland France England Scotland America Wiselagle Manchester Stanley Klaus J. J. Burbridge Klaus

Tunney Worries Over Trip to Battle It

The piece reports Tunney’s concern about traveling 265 miles from Speculator to New York for the next Thursday fight. It discusses train or car routes, possible delays, and the need for rest, noting altitude and temperature differences and suggesting an arrival by Monday for acclimation.

Tunney Davis J. Walsh New York Lus the Fallow Brother Tunney Coney Island Speculator New Rickard Stroudsburg Philadelphia Richard Fonda Albany Mani Artie McGovern Saratoga Gibbons

Hagen Yearned for Career as Ball Player

The piece recalls Walter Hagen’s dream of being a baseball star despite a career built in golf. It notes his past investments, Florida training visits, and the mistaken hope of spring exhibition games, framed as romantic yet unrealized. Hagen’s longing for a different sports path is contrasted with his golf greatness.

Hagen Babe Ruth Bill Tilden Frank Craven Walter Hagen Walwar Hagenalwar Florida Rochester

Heeney Plans Steady Grind Ahead of Next Thursday

Heeney, not a math wizard, spends several hours with a stub nerkit and primary arithmetic to prepare. He aims for steady work between now and next Thursday to be ready for a bout, likely against Sammy Mandell rather than Gene Tunney.

Heeney Gene Tunney Sammy Mandell

Prince of Wales quits boxing after repeated defeats

Cracgow Scotland July 20 The Prince of Wales reveals he once aspired to boxing but was beaten several times and discouraged He explains at a Boy Scouts rally that he started fighting too early and decided he would make a better prince than a pugilist

Cracgow Scotland Prince of Wales

Johnny Farrell Proves Brains Behind Open Win

A behind the scenes view of Johnny Farrell preparing for and winning the United States Open at Olympia Fields. Farrell explains resting instead of chasing the British Open, noting he restored his nerves and form before triumphing in a grueling 96 hole playoff with Bobby Jones.

Johnny Farrell Olympia Fields Johnny Bobby Jones Verson Ray Schindler Johnny’s Club Quaker Ridge Mama~ Toneck New York City Ray Britain Pinehurst Miami Beach Jim

Seven homers by James H Duncan in Paris game

In Paris the former discus record holder James H Duncan hit seven homers in a game for the Paris League as his team defeated Colombes 33 to 23. Duncan connected each time he came to the plate, delivering a sensational slugging performance.

Paris James H. Duncan Olf Bressiva N. C American Athletic Dim Colombes Olympic

Ambidextrous golfer and pitcher Joe Deberry impresses in Louisville

Lowsville report highlights Joe Deberry of the Louisville Colonels as a rare ambidextrous athlete. He pitches, bats, and fields from either side, with two sets of clubs and a switch-hitter role, describing equal ease from both stances and occasional switch hitting as a ploy.

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Schwartz Favored in Grand Contest at Rockaway Stadium

In New York on July 30 Schwartz the world flyweight champion is favored to win the 12 round titular battle at Rockaway Stadium against Frisco Grande Buffalo Pilipino. The fight, scheduled for tonight after three prior delays due to rain, seeks a fourth attempt to crown the champion.

New York Schwartz New York State Athetic Frisco Grande Buffalo Pilipino Rockaway Stadium Tain

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