Waterloo Hawks Rally Stung as Rock Island Wins 9-5
In a lethargic contest at the league park Waterloo failed to support eight innings by Ed Robertson as Rock Island capitalized on miscues. Fred Fleury and Clarke sparked the Islanders with two runs in the second, while Bedore capped a late rally with a three RBI triple. Bryant earned the win in relief for Rock Island.
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Waterloo
Rock 'Sland
Browehere
Hawks
Linas
Baselail
Lille
Jack Lacy
Tlawks
Robinson
Straighe
Ed Trobertson
Wabash College
Points East
Stuart Clarke
Abbott
Grant
Aelsey
Archie Kelsey
Cottele
Archie
Cormick
Rye
Cottelle
Gray
Korthals
Ivo
Bedore
Bedere
Rock Island
Eddie Waytila
Che
Rock
Islanders
Vorgens
Clarke
Dixon
Smith
Hawk
Waytula
Robertson
Jorgens
McCormick
Chirke
Korthalsch
Tally McCormick
Harke
Maytula
Altho
Fred Fleury
Glarke
Fred
Tciplas
Tsunander
Walferino
Worthington
Silvey
Kelsey
Sol Fleury
Ricel
Moline
O Burclington
Adamson
Exrgy
Seave
Burlington
Emery
Evines
Young
Ahes
Mathias
Ifoffmean
Fee
Reichle
O Newton
Metlinn
Ieee
Schwartz
Swanson
Andre
Wilson
Christman
Tree Bohunnany
Yoxtheimer
Turlington
Eichtin
Mettann
McCann
MecCnar
Wells
Ottumwa
Dubuque
Marlett
Saltzgaver
Helane
Tit Smith
Johnson
Marloti
Anderson
Harkins
Wrens
PO AE Tadevich
G Marvel
Totus Pextie
Vetter
Bryan
Mariott
Marrott
Srain Bahr
S Waterinn
Marshailtown
Forint
Asey Coffin
Managi
Fleury
A & Abbott
Ausons
de- Kelsey
Ste Bees
Dar Rapids
Phe Saurie
Thrils
Peterson
White
Broski
Hages
Waterlap
Lwwa
Lie Scare
Se Suninry
Kel
Ty Ve
Bedary
Cedar Rapids
Kel Murphy
Ilvey
Tien
Elena
Rardner
Fane
Wartaia
Rhertson
Kalse
Stevens
Murphy
Bryant
Smiles
Eels
Kelser
Murchison
Bry
Tnt Lin Tmnt
Owass
Marshalstonyy
Swanean
Gattin
Wiederquist
Rane
Vederson
Erna
Anan
Driggs
Wee Bi Mather
Aia Ty
Wanblegon
England
Bai Su
Podorsan
Elizabeth of Belgium Denies Bobbed Hair Claim
An official denial from Queen Elizabeth of Belgium about bobbed hair is reported, suggesting the remark may reflect wish rather than fact. The item notes political intrigue as Senator Reed travels with Wayne Wheeler, while a spring weather headline hints at business struggles and an unseasonably cold climate for golf.
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Elixabeth
Belgium
Burlington Dees Take Final Game From Plowboys
Burlington Dees win final game against the Plowboys with Torrey Smith and Tom Kelsey delivering key hits as Waterloo fails to rally. Descriptions reference a mix of unrelated notes and column snippets about sports and culture from the Des Moines area.
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Burlington Dees
Plowboys
Islanders Score Slam Steal as Mary Browne Captures Cup
Mary Browne, captain of the Americans, near tears as she accepts the trophy Britain had held since 1922. After tough singles losses, the Americans rallied, winning the pivotal doubles 4 to 3 to seize the title, with praise for Browne and teammates Ryan and Colver amid a tense, historic comeback.
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Mary IK. Browne
California
Britain
United Press
Odas
Ryan
Elizabeth Ryan
Diegel's Skill and Nervous Edge Make Golf Feats Noted
Leo Diegel, the famed golfer, shown at peak form may win the national open by large margins. He holds the U.S. 72-hole medal record and famed for hitting long drives and precise iron play, even when nervous energy flares.
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Diegel
Mike Brady
Leo Diege
Leo
Scioto
Coronado Beach
Cal
Worthington and Ige Lead Valley Loop Hitting
Water loo and Burlington top the Mississippi Valley League batting race with averages around .293 to .373 for week ending June 15. Rice and Worthington pace checks at .373 each, with Venemon and Zink higher in pitching yet limited games. Hawks, led by Cletus Dixon, feature strong fielding and stolen-base leaders, while Waterloo pitchers Shanklin and Hamilton post top win totals.
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Tomny Rice
Red Worthington
Waterloo
Valley
Venemon
Huclington
Zink
Marshalltown
Rice
Worthington
Burlington
Dubuque
Hawks
Malle
Cletus Dixon
Young
Emery
Rock Island
Baer
Ottumwin
Kelsey
Red Hamilton
Andy Anderson
Bob Shanklin
Fleury Brothers
Clarke
Sunley
Teevens
Mol
Cgr
Driggs
Mac Ico
Sirvant
Nuub
Edwards
Bartholomew
Watertoa
Weimar
Mer
Bae
Dubuque Pity & Tee
Lot Weiberg
Moline
USA
Welson
Cedar Rapids
Anderson
JL Johnson
Adamson
Bi Hamiten
Bolan
HS Bartholomew
Rathbun
Sane
Bartlett
Ater
Petedbrinke
Wartula
Indo Blake
Vetter
Swinson
Mur
Lehe
Os Aa Young
Ina Eo Bryant
Ae Reiehle
Tatel
Ritees
G. Jonson
Smith
Sears
Ric Murchison
Harvel
Johnson
Robertson
Crabtree
Bown An ' Collin
Bal Bane
Grant
Cirny
An Ik
Springer
Mar
Marshall
Olson
Fi & S Ue
Pederson
Zimmerman
Marine
Hamilton
Nobott
Tadevich
Mole
Marah
Dixon
McClelland
Berga Rere
St Hutt
Siva
Waeede
Steeacraten
Ike Ove
Starking
Qo Dijo Aleele
Williams
Jorcona
Shollenberger
Blake
Ta Bauer
Mar Heehee
McCann
Wilson
Nilereen
Waytila
Glaser
Bed Mather
Standings and yesterday results across leagues
Yesterday's results show Mississippi Valley League games Ottumwa 3 Dubuque 1 Burlington 3 gasoline 1 Rock Island 8 Waterloo 6 Marshalltown 4 Cedar Rapids 4 Aieriean Pracue. Cleveland 8 Boston 2 New York 10 Chicago 2 Philadelphia 12 Detroit 2 Washington 4 St Louis 2 National League Pittsburgh 8 New York 3 Chicago 6 Brooklyn 2 Cincinnati 13 Philadelphia St Louis at Boston wet grounds American Association Minneapolis Columbus 3 MeG Milwaukee 3 Indianapolis at Kansas City Western League Oklahoma City 3 Des Moines 4 Denver 15 Tulsa 3 Lincoln 6 Wichita 1 St Joseph at Omaha cold weather
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Mississippi
Ottumwa
Dubuque
Burlington
Gasoline
Rock Island
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapida
Aieriean Pracue
Cleveland
Boston
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
St. Louie
Nationst Lenaie
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnat
Philadelmnian
St. Louis
Wet Grounds
American Association
Minntapolis
Columbus
Milwwarken
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Western League
Oklahoma City
Des Moines
Denver
Tulsa
Lincoln
Wichita
St Joseph
Omaha
Marshalstoyn
Hitadelphia
Chieaso
L. Pet
Cinelanation
St. Paul
Minneapoli
Grundy Center Defeats Hampton In Tight Baseball Clash
Grundy Center, Ta, June 19. Wilson pitched air tight ball, limiting Hampton to four hits as Grundy Center won 4 to 2. The decisive inning saw Bonham and Morrison single, then execute a double steal as Long doubled. Batteries: M Roberts and Mewitte for Grundy Center. Wilton and Morrison for Hampton.
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Grundy Center
Wilson
Grundy
Hampton
Bonham
Morrison
Long
Chumdy Center
Mroberts
Mewitte
Wilton
Jesup Gun Club to Hold All Day Trapshoot Next Thursday
June 19 report states Jesup Gun Club will stage an all day trapshoot next Thursday with seven events totaling 140 targets. Purses are divided into four equal money prizes, entry is $1 per event and targets cost 0 cents per event. Contestants may shoot for targets only. Event starts at 10 a.m.
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Fesup
Jesup Gun Club
Wil
Jay
First Round Set In Sunnyside Gale Golf Tourney
Sunyside Country Club completes first round matches in the annual president's handicap gale tournament across president's vice president's and directors' flights. Many results logged by Sunday evening with several byes and defaults noted and second round pairings to be announced next week.
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Lo Ue
Leo
Ha Sank
Dutt
Sunnyside Country Club
FP. Heggie
Arthur Simpson
FL Chamberlain
Walter Deters
T. McCay
Fred Wray
HH. Cropper
George Pike
M. Buck
Kenneth Bragilon
Chapman
Robert Parrett
FL M. Callerd, Jr
TL. M. Reed
Tope Martin
Tf Miller
Carleton Sias
C. Knapp
Charles Felsing
A. Lommel
Directors’ Flight
E. Glassmt
UW Chandlers
A. Reid
T. Wawler
R. Garrison
G. Lichty
Nathan
Norther
Marshall
President's
JI. Wurster
A. Rumsey
W. Dotson
Warry Reed
W.nett
McCormick
Caryll. Kirchenstein
F. Meflain
W. Chapman
F. ¥Arwelt
J. Sweeney
Dr. Co
Lutze May Pass Mat Game For Boxing Career
Nick Lutze, former Notre Dame football star from Chicago, hints he may abandon wrestling for boxing. In Los Angeles bouts he built a fan base for speed and strength, drawing notice from George Blake of Fidel Lalara. A June 2 loss to Jim Londos left Lutze's grappling prospects uncertain amid a possible boxing path.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Nick Lutze
Chicago
Notre Dame
May
Lutze
George Blake
Fidel Lalara
Pstrai
Ibis
Jimny Londos
Adenis
Heavewelehis Grappler
Nick
Che
Londos
London
Racing Now Favored Sport Over Country
Des Moines reports a survey of sanctions by the International Motor Contest Association shows dirt-track auto racing rising in popularity. Eight meets have been sanctioned in the U S and Canada this season with more applications expected. Races tied to fairs feature purses from 3000 to 10000 dollars per series as safety measures improve at tracks with minimal wall protection. Over 180 professional drivers licensed for 1926, and records for mile and a half mile dirt track racing now held by LM. G. A. drivers.
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Des Moines
INS
A. R. Corey
International Motor Contest Association
United States
Canada
Corey
The
Association
LM. G. A
iCeroy
Upper Iowa braces for strong multi sport teams next year
Fayette Iowa June 19 Special coach John Dorman reports Upper Iowa lost only six seniors, with four peacocks earning all conference honors. The 1925-26 year saw 17 wins in 34 contests. football shared the Iowa conference title with Simpson. Baseball and track show promise as remaining squads stay nearly intact, with Dorman predicting a conference contender in every sport for 1926-27.
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Fayette
Upper Iowa
Dorman
Peacocks
Upper Town
Iowa
Shmpson
WU. I. U
Larson
Gayou
I State College
Ames
Peamé
Platteville Normal
Buther
Eraduaion
C! Arena
Plymouth
Iercet
Brazil
Itmorough
John Delon
Urena
Capti Whitney
Royal Smith
Maaterial
John = Dorman
Amateurs Triumph in Walker Cup Sentiment After Ryder Cup Loss
June, Virginia Water sees the British team overpower the Americans in a decisive Ryder Cup display as professionals Hagen Barnes and teammates falter. The Walker Cup victory by amateurs Sweetser and crew sparks mixed pride and concern over the open tournament prospects, with Watts Guan Jones and Jones noted as potential leaders yet needing stronger form. The American defeat underscores British dominance in professional golf, despite strong individual performances.
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York
Virginia’ Water
Eng
Jim
Barnes
Walter Hagen
Jess Sweetser
Muirfield
Watts Guan
Jones
Hagen
Virginia Water
iBarnes
Kirkwood
Armour
Wartrous
McLeod
Walker
Stein
Mehlhorn
Industrial League Formed by Four Local Ball Teams
Four local teams form an industrial baseball league after a meeting led by Victor Read, playground director. Teams are Tinois Central, Join Deere Tractor, Rath Packing, and Central Iowa Power & Light. Games run Tuesday to Thursday evenings for ten weeks, with a trophy donated by Apfel Sporting Goods.
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Victor Read
Tinois Central
Join Deere Tractor Caupans
Rath Packing Company
Central Iowa Power & Light Co
Rath Ivs
Joinn Deere
Tilpois Central
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Wayne Wheeler
Wayne
Ansons
Artur Non
Winnett
Bristare
Wall Street
ABC
Mr. Meurot
Tyee
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Waverly Democrat
Mayek Blather
Fieury
Diégel
Mount Brune
Montreal
Teo
Len
Ginte
Riusett
I Kell
Sarazen
Mactar- Tane
Farrell
Mebihorn
Turne
Bris
Watrous
Kerrigan
Nicholls
Mount Bruny
Tesu
Diegel Hag Anade A
Thriour
Niegel
Tor Hagen
Bobbs- Jones
Bil Mehlhorn
Amand Massey Anit
Archie Compston
Ormond
Fla
CompStom
Compston
7 ‘Punker
Hoy Diegel
IGT
Leu
Fairyyay
Worthington and
IGE Lead Valley Loop
Jesus Gun
Irish Grid
Upperowa
John DeLong
Industrial League
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