Leonard Tendler Fight For Crown Of Lightweight
International News Sports Editor Davis J. Walsh reports Benny Leonard and Lew Tendler clash in Jersey City for the lightweight title in a 12 round bout with no decision unless KO or foul. Weight battle, gate receipts over 100000, crowd projected near 70000 at Boyle's Thirty Acres. Leonard favored to win, Tendler predicting a knockout.
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Lew Tendler
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American League Magnates to Talk Over Legislation
Chicago July 27 The proposed trade sending Joe Dugan and Elmer Smith from Boston to New York will top a special American League meeting agenda. Ban Johnson backs a rule banning midseason trades after July 3 to aid pennant hopefuls, replacing the current Aug 1 final date. Also on the docket is a plan to honor the league’s most valuable player with a trophy while discussing the draft rejection by other major leagues.
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Lines to Those Queer and Curious Coots in Bathing Suits
A verse piece laments bathing attire on the streets, mocking scant outfits and public display. The speaker, quelling desire, notes the urban fashion provokes little excitement and remains detached.
Alexander Ready to Meet Contenders for His Heavy Title
Ralph Alexander, heavyweight champion of Town, says he will face all challengers over the next six months. A heavy from Oelwein named Fat Birhs already seeks a match, likely at the annual Cattle Congress. An Ames heavyweight and Martin Hawkey of Des Moines also want bouts, with Waterloo fireman Hawkey hinting at resisting but open to meetings as they arise.
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Weekly Boxing Card At Electric Park Replete With Comedy
A chaotic Electric Park show featured bouts that devolved into mishap and near fights. Jacky Knipp pressed a clash with Jack Leonard but was outweighed and failed to finish. Mokey Haynes was stopped by Jimmy Willing in the third round. Kaion and Leonard drew amid confusion. Young Dale and Bob White fought a weak bout that ended early as White dominated for a curfew breach.
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Ragan Considers Allison for Hawks Pitching Return
Andy Allison, who impressed for the Ravens against Washburn last Sunday, may be pitched by manager Ragan against Pat Regen's Hawks when they come back for a three game series on the home lot. Regen will evaluate the young Cuban and could start him in a game against Boyle's gang Saturday or Sunday.
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SAFE OR OUT By Charles D. White Q
Reader questions baseball rules from 1922. Topics include runs scoring on a catch, pitcher’s foot placement on the rubber, whether a batter is out on a deep center hit, balk definitions, and a catcher catching a ball without dropping it. The note urges writers to seek official rulings from Charles K. White.
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Sol Metzeer
Charles K. White
Hawks Win Close Game as Dubuque Errors Blunder
In Dubuque Iowa on July 27 Waterloo defeated Dubuque 4 to 3 after three early hits by Ragan's Hawks and four Dubuque errors in the first inning. Lindner pitched well for Dubuque until the sixth, allowing three runs, while Ragan and Bowman contributed on the mound for Waterloo. Dubuque threatened in the eighth but could not score, and Ragan pitched scoreless ninth.
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National and American League baseball standings update
National League shows Boston 21 over Chicago 1 to 5, Philadelphia 12 over Cincinnati 74, New York 11 over St. Louis 5, Brooklyn 7 over Pittsburgh 6. American League records list Boston 3 over Chicago 1, Cleveland 0, Philadelphia 0, Washington 5 over Detroit 4, New York 11 over St. Louis 6. American Association standings feature Louisville over St. Paul 1, Milwaukee 0, Toledo 4 over Minneapolis 8, Indianapolis 3, Kansas City 5 over Columbus 1. Western League matches Tulsa 5-7 over Denver 4-3, Oklahoma City 8 over Des Moines 4, St. Joseph 7 over Omaha 3, Wichita 3 over Sioux City 3.
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Major League Records Today in Historic Baseball Notes
A reading of scattered records cites July 27 with a large number of errors in a game and lists several no hit games and unique feats. Notable mentions include J Esterbrook and J Clarkson linked to Buffalo and Chicago Providence matchups, plus records for hits by two players and multiple players sharing marks across both leagues.
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FIVE LEADING HITTERS LIGHTWEIGHTS TO MEET
Mason City July 27 Jimmy Bovaird local lightweight scrap partner has accepted the challenges sued by CE Ball manager of Phil Longo for a boxing bout Bovaird in accepting Longos challenge said that he would meet the latter at any time and at any place that might be named
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Williams Drops Homerun Push for Browns Pennant
St Louis Browns star outfielder Kenneth Williams has relinquished the chase for the American League homerun title to focus on helping the Browns win the pennant. VP Walter Fritsch says the move has improved his batting to the .300 range and boosted team effort as they pursue a 10-game streak.
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Ravens to Play Cedar Falls Legion Friday Night
The Waterloo Ravens will meet the Cedar Falls Legion Friday at 5 30 p m instead of tonight. The game was postponed to avoid conflicting with the weekly band concert in Cedar Falls.
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Ruth and Yanks Topple Browns in 11 6 Clincher
Ruth and the Yankees overturned the St. Louis Browns 11 to 6 as they rallied from behind in the final three innings, Ruth homering twice in a day of heavy hitting. Urban Shocker took the loss after a single-inning relief appearance. The Giants seized two straight from St. Louis, 10 to 6, and Philadelphia doubled in a twin bill win over Cincinnati.
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The Amateur Golfer by Doug Bragdon
Doug Bragdon counsels beginners on golf as a sport for all ages. He explains low initial costs with a minimal set of four clubs and a simple bag, noting improvements can be added gradually as skill grows. The Courier sports desk will feature this daily starter guidance.
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Willard Demands Full Prep Time for Dempsey Rematch
Jess Willard, former heavyweight champion, trains at Hollywood Stadium and calls for ample time to condition before a Dempsey rematch. He says he will not be rushed, aims to prove Dempsey has sidestepped him for three years, and vows to chase the champion globally if needed.
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Two Boxers Both Swing Knockouts at Same Moment
In Grand Junction Colorado Whitey Hutton and Jack Bowns both landed knockouts in a six round bout last night. Both fighters fell simultaneously and were counted out with Hutton remaining unconscious for five minutes. Rath Packers schedule games with Washburn and Charles City, plus a clash versus Waterloo Ravens on August 6 in the league.
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Teke Moreforts Acid Phosphate Advertisement Relief
An old advertisement touts Teke Moreforts acid phosphate as relief from exhaustion due to summer heat and overwork. It invites readers to try the tonic for renewed energy.
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Real Estate Transfers in Black Hawk County Notes
Real estate transfers listed by Black Hawk County Abstract Co include Elizabeth Reed to J D Lifting for lot 3 block 3 West Waterloo, Rev 1. N G Murtagh to Tre Spore for lot block 23 Riverviews Waterloo, Rev 0.50. James W Parker to John G Bickley for lot 3 block 11 Conger Park Waterloo, Rev 0. Peter Buhl to Hanna Marentine Buhl for several parcels in Cedar City, Rev 2. M A Grunewald to Louie Grunowski for lot 50 e 20 ft lot 44 subdiv block 3 North add Waterloo, Rev 2. George F McCleery to Frank and Hoyt for 40 ft lot 6 block 4 Leavitt's add Waterloo, Rev 9.50.
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Illiteracy Among Swedes in Iowa Praised by Drake Professor
Des Moines July 27. Prof Alfred J Pearson of Drake University reports Swedes in Iowa show the lowest illiteracy among immigrant groups. He cites maps locating best farm land and Swedish settlements in northern Iowa, notes Swedes own large, progressive farms and engage in farming, religion, and education. Pearson plans an exhibit in Goteborg in 1923 on Swedish American progress across several midwestern states.
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