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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1927

Page

13

Grant Boys Lead Waterloo to 5-3 Victory Over Dubuque

Waterloo Hawks beat Dubuque Spearmen 5-3 in the opener of the special series. Jim Grant drove in two runs, Spot Grant three, and Pentecost added one as Al Fisch struggled with five walks. Dubuque built a 3-0 lead before Waterloo seized control in the fourth and fifth innings. Umpires Rapp and Donahue. Time 1:40.

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Emmers Considered Likely Big League Timber by Millers

Minneapolis shortstop Frank Emmer is noted for strong hitting and fielding. He tied the American Association record with 22 consecutive errorless chances and drove in three runs on a late triple to spark a comeback. Emmer previously reached the majors with Cincinnati and is seen as headed for another major league opportunity.

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Brandon Club Loses to Independence Nine

Brandon baseball team lost to the Independence Hospital nine 4 to 2 in Brandon Ja July 27. It was the second defeat this season for Brandon. Winsor pitched nine hits allowed while Hammond shutout Brandon on four.

Courier Special Service Brandon Independence Hospital Winsor Hammond

Boy in Love Plays On Despite Rejected Suit

A young man persists with a loud guitar performance after a woman declines, his voice growing hoarse as birds sing nearby. He recalls her father disapproving of love songs while he and friends note the scene and the guitar stays near his collar.

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Sleep Songs and Nonsense in a Noisy Morning

A fragmentary column quotes a man beneath a window singing love songs and playing guitar while awaiting a sweetheart. It wades through light gossip about libel apologies, a jokey reference to a “Columbia Lou,” a car crash, a prehistoric skeleton find, and a golf meet invitation. It nods to a boxing match and a stray pun about Gene Tunney.

New York Yankees win thirteenth straight in 15 to 1 win. Ruth and Gehrig hit homers

Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, the famed Home Run twins, powered the Yankees past the St. Louis Browns 15 to 1 in the first game and 12 to 3 in the second of a doubleheader. Ruth belted two homers, one in each game, to push his season total to 33.

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Beginners overuse irons replacing brassie on long approach

The article notes beginners and average golfers tend to use irons too much instead of a brassie. It advises learning to use the brassie to reach greens where appropriate, suggesting iron use leaves insufficient approach shots. On long courses iron players are at a disadvantage against brassie users.

Luck Always Working In Golf Match

Gene Sarazen recalls a near-miss moment against Tommy Armour at Hollywood Country Club where a lucky deflection kept his ball from ruining Armour's birdie attempt. The two halved the third extra hole and Sarazen won on the fifth extra hole as luck favored him.

Tommy Armour Gene Sarazen St. Petersburg Tommy Hollywood Country Club Florida Gene Hollywood Armour Luck

Two Favorites Knocked Out In State Net Meet Opener

Des Moines July 27 two top seeds fell in the opening round of the state tennis tournament on Tuesday. Max Everett lost to Joe Van while Ralph Brody was eliminated by Harry Elliott. William Baumgartner defeated Victor Moddeer as play shifted to the women’s division.

Des Moines Max Everett Yesternday Joe van Ralph Brody Harry Elliott University of Michigan William Baumgartner Cedar Rapids Victor Moddeer St. Joseph

Griffiths to Meet Ehmke in Park Mix Tonight

Sioux City light heavyweight Griffiths will substitute for Lou Rollinger in the six round main event at Electric Park tonight promoter Ralph Alexander announces. Rollinger scratched by blood poisoning, Billy Ehmke of St Paul steps in. Other bouts include Kid Roberts vs Kid Rose Billy Ray vs Kid Ackerman and Ralph Caughlin vs Irish Halligan.

Buzz Griffiths Sioux City Lou Rollinger Electric Park Ralph Alexander Rollinger Billy Ehmke St. Paul Lou Kid Roberts Kid Rose Billy Ray Kid Ackerman Ralph Caughlin Irish Halligan

Promoter Eyes Dundee Hudkins Match in Los Angeles

Promoter Dick Donald, who staged Ace Hudkins victory over Sergeant Sammy Baker, announced in Los Angeles on July 27 that he has offered Joe Dundee $40,000 to defend his welterweight title against Hudkins.

Los Angeles Cal Dick Donald Ace Hudkins Nebraska Sammy Baker New York Joe Dundee Hudkins

Rumors Browns to Buy Milwaukee Club Surface in 1920s

In St Louis July 27 a rumor circulated that the St Louis Browns may buy the Milwaukee Brewers, with president Phil Ball saying he considered rebuilding the Browns and that only four players might remain. It was reported Bill Killefer could move to Milwaukee as manager, and Ball deflected by saying talks were with Henry Killilea over purchasing property from Otto Borchert’s widow.

St. Louis Phil Ball Brown Milwaukee American Association Ball Baseball Bill Killefer Browns Milwaukee

Rath Nine Defeats Waterloo Wonders 10 to 3 in City League

Rath Packing nine beat the Waterloo Wonders 10 to 3 at Byrnes Park. Winning pitcher Mec Dermott allowed four hits, struck out 10 and hit a home run himself. Wright Montjoy and Anderson pitched for the Wonders.

Rath Waterloo Wonders Byrnes Park Mec Dermott Wright Montjoy Anderson Wonders

Black Hawk county golf meet sees strong entries at Sunnyside

The Sunnyside Country club hosts the annual Black Hawk county golf meet with 61 entries and a potential fifth flight. R H Garrison Waterloo and E R Willard Cedar Falls posted the best opening score of 77 while Robert Elderton, club pro, serves as official referee. Qualifying rounds continue with match play to follow. pairings and schedules will be announced in Monday's Courier after Elderton returns from Spencer.

Sunnyside Courier Black Hawk County R. H. Garrison Waterloo E. R. Willard Cedar Falls Robert Elderton Elderton Altho Elderton Spencer Black Hawks

Dempsey Arrives in California to Resume Training

Hollywood, July 27. Jack Dempsey, cheered by 15,000 fans in Los Angeles after defeating Jack Sharkey, plans to regain the heavyweight title from Gene Tunney. He will rest 10 days with wife Estelle Taylor before starting training for the September bout. Dempsey declared he will beat Tunney in their meeting.

Hollywood Cal Los Angeles Jack Sharkey Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Dempsey Estelle Taylor Tunney Sharkey

George Moriarty Unge An Umpire Now Fights

Detroit July 27 Time was when George Moriarty was the great fencer of the diamond. Umpire Moriarty, once a great player but now a manager, rages at decisions and critics, driving his Tigers toward the pennant despite clashes with Brick Owens Red Ormsby and others.

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Bartlett Leads in Open Golf Tourney

Des Moines July 27 Arthur E Bartlett of Ottumwa led the stalled state open after a sensational 136 in yesterday’s 36 hole round. L B Maytag of Newton tied for second with Ralph Rider Des Moines, and Lee Herron of Sioux City stood fourth with 140 as play moved into the second day.

Des Moines Arthur E. Bartlett Ottumwa L. B. Maytag Newton Ralph Rider Lee Herron Sioux City

Helen Wills on professionalism in tennis

London July 27 Miss Helen Wills declared she would not turn professional even if poor noting she would not play for prize money. She contrasted beliefs with Suzanne Lenglen who says professionalism does not spoil femininity as she prepares to return to the United States.

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