New Outfielder and Pitcher Strengthen Hawks Team
Cletus Dix seeks aid as Illinois GOPD team adds an outfielder from Yusaba club and a pitching arm from Faribault. Bar ney Burch supports the newcomer to center field while Dixon faces Brusek’s arrival as House loses 4 1 to Rock Island with Red Hamilton fanning six in a 4 1 defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cletus Dixon
Fortune
Yusaba
Imigue
Barney Burch
Omaha
Spotty Brusek
Faribault
Mion
Bart
Dixon
Brusek
House
Robert L. House
Memphis
Rock
Island
Mistah House
Red
Hamilton
Grays
Waterloo
Our Man House
Gaudy circus thrills and city notes across pages
A garbled collage covers circus praise with talk of clowns acrobats and elephants, then shifts to brief city happenings. A lightning strike near Chad Falls, a farmer's search, a tale of a bootlegger in Greenfield, and a Madison Square Garden wind gust layoffs thread through. Police and public figures appear in fleeting captions.
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Madison Square Garden
Alabama
Oscar Underwood
Beverly Bayne
Francis X, Bushman
Francis Itx- Hushiman
Ditched by Prows He Beats Them in Cardinal Uniform
In Moline Illinois on June 3 special notes say Bil Sisler released by Jimmy Shottenberger later that day led Ottumwa to a 5 to 3 victory over the Plowboys. The box score lists Ottumwa hits and outs with homerun by Marlott and multiple two base hits, while Sisler earned the win. Umpires Kirk and Olmstead timed at 12:40.
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Moline
Bil Sisler
Jimmy Shottenberger
Sister
Ottumwa
Abriilpore
Mariott
Ford
Groski
L. Stith
Alutick
Dorin
Whilagham
Ee Young
Makeover
Binith
Aloboy
Guppy
Shelly
Anile
Johnson
Otcumewna
MoHnea
Homerun
Marlott
Mankeaver
Lisly
D. Smith
Sacrife
Saltazaver
Stolan
Mutick
Sisler
Kirk and Olmstead
Ase Tohngott
P Bartlett
Standings and results from multiple leagues yesterday
Missisippi Valley League shows Rock Island 4 over Waterloo 1 and Ottumwa 5 over Moling 3 with Burlington 12 over Dubuque 16. Cedar Rapids Marshallstown and war grounds noted. National League games Brooklyn New York 5 and others. American League Detroit 16 over Chicago 15 with New York and Washington results incomplete. American Association lists several matchups with Milwaukee, Minneapolis 6, Louisville 13, Des Moines 10-1 and others. Western League includes Des Moines 10 1, Omaha 7 Lincoln 6, Tulsa 6 Oklahoma City 2, St Joseph 1.
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Missisnippi
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
American Association
Toledo
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Louisville
Columbus
St Paul
Kansas City
Kle
Western Lense
Des Moines
Beaver
Wichita
St Joseph
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Omaha
Lincoln
Mississippi Valley
Sore
Crilar Rapids
Taland
Marshalltown
Waderloo
Burlington Ivesee
Moline
Abd Omumwa
Dubuque
Wen
Brooklys
Pittsburgh
Pet
Eee
Warshington
Chicago Wees
Severe BS
Mleveland Acveese
Four teams tied for lead in Gopher Loop
In Sunday play Southern Minnesota Irigie reports a four way tie for first as Albert Lea Mankato Rochester and St James share top honors. Faribault sits even with two wins two losses while Owatonna climbs from last with a win over New Ulm and is tied for third with Blue Earth. New Ulm remains winless.
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Albert Tea
Minn
Minnesota
Irigie
Mankato Bisa Sox
Iead
Albert Lea
Mankato
Rochster
St. James
Faribault
Owatonna
New Ulm
Blue Earth
Crawford Named Captain of Ames Track Team 1926
Fred J. Crawford of Cedar Rapids was chosen to captain the 1925 26 Iowa State College track squad at a lettermen meeting. The hale miler ran on the Cyclones two mile relay squad which set several firsts and records in meets. He won the state meet half mile and placed second in the conference meet at Norman last week. Crawford trained under Leo Novek at Washington High School Cedar Rapids.
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Ames
Fred J. Crawford
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State College
Crawford
Cyclone
Hie
Norman
Leo Novek
Washington High School
Notes of the Game Spot Grane and Browns Walker lead
Notes describe a baseball game with Parker, Kinsey, Murphy, and Walker delivering key plays. It highlights Walker’s possible league lead, Parker’s standout hit, and mentions players like Grant, Tileon, Felder, Crett, Grote, Rettuntell, Spurheck, and others with batting averages and positions referenced. The passage is dense with names and scattered actions, reflecting a rough recap of innings and fielding moments.
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Parker
Kinsey
Texas
Pat
Che
Murphy
Walker
Grant
Tileon
Thaklvj
Felder
Browns Walker
Pete Crett
EA Uark
Grote
Rettuntell
Spurheck
Knelater
Taixon
McDarmett
Clarke
Kennegy
Ceorty
House
An Sieutys
Burlington Outbats Dubuque in Tenth Inning Victory
In Dubuque on Tuesday Burlington defeated the Ironmen 12 to 10 in ten innings after Dubuque tied the score with two ninth inning runs. Mann and Weidner hit homers for Burlington as the game featured a slugfest with multiple lead changes and a lengthy pitching duel.
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Burlington
Dubuque
Ironmen
Mann
Weidner
Mpioae Muroney
Perr
Spoer
Wrees
Crawford
Beal
Iuftman
Reabyns
Vouse
Heetar
Armstrong
Moore
Rigsby
White
McGurra
Weldner
Glaser
Bemihn
Blackburn
McGinnity
Leath
Bee Maloney
Malonette Speer
Dobbyns
Lo Speer
Huffman
Speer
Ma Farrs
Real
Hectar
Ty Leain
McGinnat
Tectar
Ee Phot McGinnity
Rigsby Uy Moeclary
Iowa baseball squad schedules rest, faces Notre Dame
Iowa's baseball team, fresh from an upset of Michigan and a loss to Ohio State, enters a week of training after semester tests. Coach Otto Yoret plans the light workout ahead of a final game with Notre Dame at South Bend, with the conference race finishing sixth at 545, amid optimism tempered by recent defeats.
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Michigan
Ohio State
Otto Yoret
Tim
Notre Dame
South Bend
Lewa
Vqmad
Cuneh Vogel
Hawkero
Saturiny
Finnie
Hawks
Denver Beats Lawler in Close Sunday Basketball
Denver defeated Lawler in a tight finish Sunday by 10 to FT. Pree Hat and Niegl led Denver's batting with Billing and Martin on Laxter's battery. Denver set up a Bremer-Chickasaw match against Readiva this Sunday at 2 30 p.m. local time.
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Denver
Lawler
Bud Taylor Beats Jimmy McLarnin For Bantam honors
Bud Taylor of Terre Haute captured Pacific coast bantamweight honors in a Vernon arena bout over Jimmy McLarnin of California. McLarnin started strong, winning the first five rounds, but Taylor rallied to seize the decision as the eastern star tired by midfight.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bud Taylor
Terre Haute
Hawks Nest notes on spring baseball and personnel shifts
The article reports Frank Bosle re signing Rope with the Hawks while Jake Unger is released for overage limits. It mentions Harry Rigsby failing to hit in three at bats against Burlington and Ovid McCracken’s relief appearance in a 4 to 10 loss to Kansas City. It also references Lee Fairchild managing Farr County baseball and context about Al Tearney’s presidency bid in the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Ovid McCracken
Kansas City
Milwaukee Journal
McCracken
Richmond
Indiana
Outgoing coach at West High to return this fall
C. Dunsmoor, longtime West High assistant, will hold the same post at the Old Rose institute for the 1926-27 editor year. He came from Lyons, where he was athletic director for two years, and has been a key figure in Waterloo's strong Iowa prep athletics. Ralph Sarff praises Dunsmoor as essential across football, basketball, and track. Six track letters awarded to McGlade, Jensen, Sanborn, Pixley, Pfeiffer, and Harvey, sophomores and freshmen. Intramural baseball ended with Clark Frost’s fifth hour team beating Kerri Stevens’, 10 to 6.
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C. Dunsmoor
Pat West High
Old Rose Institute
Dunsmoor
Lyons
West High
Waterloo
Iowa Prep
Ralph Sarff
Dinny
McGlade
Jensen
Sanborn
Pixley
Pfeiffer
State Horseshoe Meet at Annual Iowa Fair
Iowa horse shoe pitchers will compete in the state championship at the annual Iowa State Fair from August 31 to September 2. A total of 3276 in cash prizes will be awarded, plus medals and trophies for top finishers. First prize is 75 dollars with a gold medal, followed by 50 for silver and decreasing amounts through fifteenth place. The event is governed by the National Horse Shoe Pitchers Association rules.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. R. Corey
State Fair
National Horseshoe Pitchers Association
Boxers Set for Electric Park Show Tonight Aimed at Weather
Boxers take on a full card at Electric Park with Joe Knipp expected to face Harry Yahn in the six round main event if skies stay dry. Feature bouts include Jack Akins of Marshalltown vs Bob White of Waterloo in four rounds and Si Mellman of Columbus Ohio vs Benny Phillips of Marshalltown in four rounds. Jimmy Nuss from Trout Lake Michigan sent word he is in top condition and ready to go Friday night in Waterloo, aiming for a strong performance ahead of a Marquette battlefield bout.
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Electric Park
Joe Knipp
Harry Yahn
Cedar Rapids
Jack Akins
Marshalltown
Bob White
Waterloo
Si Mellman
Columbus
Benny Phillips
Jimmy Nuss
Trout Lake
Mich
Harry Greb
Marquette
Eagle Center Tops St John's in Ten Inning Victory
Eagle Center defeated St John's Waterloo 9 to 8 in a spirited baseball game at Eagle Center. The score was tied after nine innings before Schmitz delivered a decisive single in the tenth with two on. Batteries: St John's Sims and Horn. Eagle Center Schaefer pitching and Pierce also noted.
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Fagle Center
Eagle Center
St John's
Eam
Waterloo
Schmitz
St. John's
Sims
Horn
Schaefer
Pierce
BUT THE SCOTCH CADDIE WANTED HIS TURN NEXT
English visitor at St Andrew's wanders seeking a golf partner. His caddie agrees to play, using the Englishman’s clubs. After a drive, Sandy notes the Englishman’s score while remaining silent, claiming his own hole count as four. The tale unfolds with quiet pride and a playful challenge.
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AL Demaree
Fortier
Giants
St. Andrew's
Wille Ogg
Sandy
Ruth and Meusel Lift Yankees From Slump in 8–5 Win
The New York Yankees, defending AL champions, halted a five game skid as Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel powered an 8 to 5 victory over the Senators with 16 hits. Ruth notched his first season singles and two Meusel homers, while other late scores shaped an otherwise tight day across the league. Meanwhile Browns beat Reds, Tigers beat White Sox 16–15, Red Sox were swept by Athletics 15–8, Dodgers outslug Giants in 12 innings 12–5, and Cleveland’s win over Philadelphia cost shortstop Walter Gerber a month with a fractured leg.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
Bob Meusel
Yankees
Senators
Meusel
St. Louis Browns
Reds
Sherdel
Detroit Tigers
White Sox
Cobb
Boston Red Sox
Eddie Rommel
Athletics
Rommel
Brooklyn Dodgers
Giants
Art Nehi
Cleveland
Walter Gerber
Joe Genewich
Phillies
Seven East High trackmen awarded monograms today
Seven members of the 1925 East High track squad received letters from Coach John Heldt in the final auditorium period of the school year at East High. Honorees include Erwin Anderson Robert Jenkins Jess Harris Stanley Gruhn George Fowler Gaynor Byang and Alvin Parker. Anderson Jenkins Parker and Gruhn are seniors and will graduate Friday evening. the rest return next year to bolster the 1926 team.
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Hast High
John Heldt
Erwin Anderson
Robert Jenkins
Jess Harris
Stanley Gruhn
George Fowler
Gaynor Byang
Alvin Parker
Anderson
East High
Cedar Valley
Teachers College
Waverly
Independence
West High
Marspallierd
Cedar Falls
Drake Coach May Get Post at Minnesota U
Minneapolis June 3 Boles Rosenthal captain of the 1914 Minnesota football team and first assistant to C Andy Smith at California has been approached by Minnesota authorities for the head coaching job to replace William Spaulding Other names reportedly under consideration include Ossie Salem of Vraky University Rosenthal has strong backing from many alumni and administrators but may be tied to his California coaching position and Berkeley practice.
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Minneapolis
Boles Rethal
Minnesota
Andy Smith
University of California
University of Minnesota
Gopher School
William
U Bill Spaulding
Ossle Salem
Vraky University
Rosenthal
California
Berkeley
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