Distillers Triumph In Hitting Fest Beating Waterloo
In Peoria on July 21 the Distillers rallied after Waterloo led by six, scoring seven runs in the sixth. Stowers was hit hard, Shackelford relieved, and Hovick held the visitors in check thereafter. Collins, Fremer and Biltz sparked Peoria’s offense as Waterloo tallyed early but could not withstand the late uprising.
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Irish Hammer Thrower Aims for World Record in Chicago
World hammer champion Flanagan ships from Ireland to New York then Chicago for the Gaelic meet at Gaelic Park on August 11. He seeks to break his world mark and beat Walsh, claiming strong form after a recent letter and local Gaels inviting him to compete. Eastern stars Dan Ahern Pat McDonald John Flanagan Don Walsh and Melvin Sheppard also feature in the event.
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Can Walsh
Walsh
Dan Ahern
Pat McDonald
John Flanagan
Don Walsh
Melvin Sheppard
Quincy Baseball Schedule Hinges On Opponents And Attendance
The local association will permit Quincy baseball as long as scheduled games occur and another club agrees to play here. Attendance has been weak in the Threes, similar to other leagues, with hot weather blamed. Cooler weather and improved play could revive interest, and teams may need to boost ticket sales to attract fans.
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Kaufman Seeks October Sydney Bout for $5000 Offer
San Francisco July 21 Al Kaufman reveals a $5000 offer from Hugh McIntosh to box Bill Lang or Jack Lester in Sydney in October. He says meeting Flyor gave him the rest he needed and Flynt provided the rest.
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al Kaufman
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Jack Lester
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Baseball Scores From Major Leagues and Minor Leagues
American League results include Cleveland over Boston 8 to 4 in Chicago and Philadelphia 3, St. Louis 2 over Washington, and Detroit 8 to 6 in 10 innings over New York. American Association games feature Columbus 5 Louisville 3 and Milwaukee 9 Kansas City 5. Western League scores show Topeka 5 Des Moines 5 and Lincoln 4 Saint Joseph 3, plus Denver 9 Sioux City 2 and Omaha 4 5 Pueblo 5 4. Central Association notes Kewanee Ottumwa and Galesburg 19 Muscatine 4 with Burlington 8 Keokuk 4 and Monmouth 4 Hannibal 1.
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Pernicious Fans Put On Blacklist
Muscatine La July 20 A blacklist was prepared at the stockholders meeting of the local baseball association listing about half a dozen fans barred for objectionable rooting. Additional names may be added. those listed will be denied park admission in the future.
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Quincy to Stay to the Finish
Quincy officials pledge to endure through financial hardship as minor league baseball clubs face poor patronage. Harry F. Hofer, president of the local association, stated clubs are losing money but will stick to the finish despite losses and uncertainty.
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Harry F. Hofer
Results Yesterday National League Scores
In Philadelphia, Philadelphia beat Chicago 4 to 3. Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 4 to 3. New York eclipsed St. Louis 8 to 0. Boston edged Pittsburgh 6 to 5.
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Cincinnati
Daring driver Louis Strang killed in Wisconsin endurance run
Dubuque Iowa July 21 Louis Strang the noted automobile driver was killed instantly near Lancaster Wisconsin while leading an endurance run from Milwaukee to southwest Wisconsin. His car went over an embankment pinning him beneath debris near Blue River station. Strang was known as one of the speed kings and associates said he recklessly invited danger during the trip.
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Louis Strang
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Hine River
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
LaCrosse
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Fifty Cadets Practice At Culver For First Football Session
Fifty Culver military school cadets turned out for their first football practice focusing on passing and ball control. The text notes surrounding events in baseball, fires at West Michigan fair grounds, and various trades and health updates affecting players and teams across leagues.
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Culver Military School
ISLANDERS BLANK VETERANS' TEAM
Hustlers seize game from Decatur eight to two with twelve hits led by Dubuque and a close Rock Island win over Quincy one to zero in a protest after a disputed pitcher assignment. Slattery homered or doubled. Rock Island’s defense and errors shaped the late innings as Lakaff worked the mound for Quincy with Tretter in relief.
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English Think Johnson Wells Fight a Fake London
July 21 report says Jack Johnson may throw a fight against an English opponent in their upcoming bout. Johnson reportedly agrees to let Wells win to settle disputes with American promoters and maximize earnings. Promoters expect about $1,000,000 at a 200000-seat stadium gate.
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Bompardier Wells
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Promoter James White Heads Syndicate in Manchester?
A fragment notes a syndicate reportedly led by James White of Manchester, a well known promoter, with the exact identity of members partially revealed. The brief hints at organized efforts linked to White and local promotion circles.
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Backers Named in Wells Johnson Fight Scandal
Authority says Terrah Hooley and H. Bottomley fund Wells Johnson showdown to recoup fortunes. Alleged contract puts Johnson at $20000 and Wells at $10000, with moving pictures rights promised. If Wells wins, he may tour English Australian clubs and skip American bouts.
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Wells
Grounders and turmoil whirl around Boyle’s team
In a chaotic scene fans grieve a home loss as 23 players, five pitchers and three catchers appear in yesterday’s game. Springfield fans oppose Kinsella’s Three I league ambitions and Peoria reports interest in Mike Prendergast as Boyle seeks help.
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