Reds Rally In Eleventh To Down Robins 5 3 In Brooklyn
Cincinnati beats Brooklyn 5 to 3 as Walker slugged a homer and three hits in five at bats. Vance pitched for Brooklyn, game slipping away in the eleventh with late runs by the Reds.
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1928
Page
5
Cincinnati beats Brooklyn 5 to 3 as Walker slugged a homer and three hits in five at bats. Vance pitched for Brooklyn, game slipping away in the eleventh with late runs by the Reds.
Cuhel of Iowan City plans to enter Oxford University in the fall after a standout career at the University of Iowa. Babe Guhrl, famed cinder man, aims to end his career at the Chicago meet and pursue Oxford as part of his track path. Cundel, three time 22-yard hurdles winner, hopes to continue with the Iowa mile relay legacy after graduating this spring.
Crowds surge toward Ariington Park as the American Derby returns after decades, with Frank Buren forecasting about 50 000 attendees. Belmont Stakes and National Stallion stakes at Belmont Park highlight the day, featuring Victor in a strong position for the 78000 Belmont prize and Zoom and Bargello among Whitney’s favored entries.
Photos trace fifteen years of University of Iowa athletics through about 1250 photographs mounted in panels. They cover the trophy hall at the armory and field house in Towa City. The display chronicles teams and events from the era for visitors.
Drake University coach L Johnson prepares four men for the Midwest Olympic track and field trials in June. Wilbur Parks, Missouri Valley 10 yard champion, headlines the Drake delegation with strong showings in the 100 and 200 meters. Summerfield Brunk shines in high jump, and Vane Snort with Morris Penquill advance in 110 meter high hurdles.
Six homers, five in the ninth, powered the Athletics to a 10 to 8 victory over the Browns in St Louis. Sam Hale started the assault with a first inning homer, followed by consecutive drives from Cochrane Hauser and Brannon. The Browns answered with three homers in the later innings, but Philadelphia’s offense overwhelmed St Louis as Bettencourt and Blue added later round trippers.
Walter Hagen returns to America after winning the British Open and faces a potential $250,000 in earnings over the next year. Manager Robert E. Harlow forecasts $150,000 in paper income and $40,000 from exhibition matches, with events planned at Westchester-Biltmore, Philadelphia, Rochester, and Buffalo before the National Open at Olympia Fields.
The article discusses Harry Vardon’s view that many women mismanage wrist action in the backswing and credits Bob MacDonald with teaching a strong backswing. It compares the golf swing to a locomotive track where the downswing mirrors the backswing, emphasizing a good backswing precedes the downswing.
Fayette Iowa June 9 Laverne J Jellings of Volga City captain elect of the 1920 Upper Town team led Peacock batting in 1928 with a .351 average 37 at bats 13 hits including two home runs two doubles and two triples. Arthur Herrling Wadena second with .342 in 38 at bats. Capt Roger Booley Waterloo .300 on 40 at bats. Len Simek Hazleton next with .204. The Standard article on California Indians nutrition ends this report.
Philadelphia, June 9. Burt Shotton's Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 6 to 5, giving Philadelphia its longest winning streak of the season and marking their first back-to-back wins this year. The Phantom Phils, languishing in the NL cellar, overcame two deficits to secure the victory with McGraw winning and Blake taking the loss.
The article notes New York police officers as leading weights contenders for the Amsterdam Olympics. Matt McGrath, Pat McDonald, and Paddy Ryan are cited as Irish born hammer and weight throwers with long Olympic ambitions, reflecting a tradition of law enforcement athletes pursuing international honors.
Ralph Lasche the defending champion in the Black Hawk county interscholastic golf tournament at Sunnyside Country Club enters the event with rounds of 80 and 79 and strong form. Senior at St Marys high and seeking high honors as this is his last eligible year. The event runs with multiple rounds including 36-hole finals, larger than any since 1922, with the top 32 in the championship flight. Entries open via Bob Elderton, Burr Lichty, or Courier sports editor. no entry fee. county high school golfers eligible.
Preston Gray of Ottumwa is to be honored by Rock Island fans when the Packers visit the Islander city next Wednesday. He will receive a gift and hear speeches in his honor. Gray led the islander team for three years as manager.
Waterloo five man team led by Harry Chapman and John Peterson tied for first with Jewell at the Iowa trapshoot closing in Jewell. Chapman placed second in the 100 yard handicap and Peterson won the 25 target shootoff. Local shooters Fisher Brissler Duncan and Hoon also posted top finishes for state amateur championships.
Minneapolis reports the Hanson brothers shine in two states with Augsburg hockey and Toucher baseball teams. Five of Augsburg’s six hockey players are Hansons and all nine Toucher players are Hansons, all brothers aged 14 to 38 with father Herbert Hanson.
The Associated Press reports Cedar Rapids welterweight Johnny Fulton scored a knockout over Horde Owens of Waterloo. Ta-Batuing Nelson defeated Dour McGee in Chicago. Other results include Ernie Nori beating Kid Artz in Des Moines and Bobby Burns toppled by Phil McGraw in Detroit. Several bouts across cities showcased varied outcomes.
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