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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1927

Page

5

Cubs Card vanish in doubleheader storm Cardinals win 12 to 3

Chicago sustains injury blow as Tommy Thevenow staggers on the field and may miss weeks after fracturing his ankle. Cardena s rally wins 6 to 5 in first game then dominate 12 to 3 in second. Reed Brillheart and Root strong for St Louis while Samich homers for Cubs.

St. Louis Cubs Cardinals Tommy Sraveuo Owas Samich Homer Charley ‘Root Hack -Wilson Bottomley I P Holm Sennen Oat Doubhit Beck Srms Frisch Webb Gonzales Ehulte Stephenson Pe Wlake Root Haines Lake Blake Itcher Pittman Wilson Jones Gramp ABRH Kpestensneis Southworth Bell Heathcote Thevenow Frisch Bottomley Grimm Adams Chicago Bells Brillheart Jones Rhem Ball

French Has Scored Even Dozen Aces

By AL DEMARBEE former pitcher for the New York Giants notes Emmet French has tallied twelve holes in one surpassing peers Bobby Jones Walter Hagen and Jesse Sweetser who each have one. He recalls aces aiding key battles at Pinehurst and St Louis, including a 1923 best ball with Cruickshank and Doyle and a 1924 Missouri Open ace against Johnny Farrell.

AL Demarbee New York Giants Bobby Jones Walter Hagen Jesse Sweetser Emmet French Sandy Herd French Bobby Cruickshank Cyril Walker St. Louis Johnny Farrell

Fights Last Night in Major Cities Reports

Boxing results from multiple cities show Lomski defeating Rosenbloom in Long Island City, Gemas stopping Reeves in Philadelphia, Labarba outpointing Boddy in St. Louis, Manley beating Wiggins in Denver, Hoon defeating Edmondson in Iowa, and Shade defeating Dixon in Portland. Scores noted as 10 or 6 or 12.

Associated Press Long Island City Leo Lomski Aberdeen Wash Maxie Rosenbloom Harlem Philadelphia George Gemas Jack Reeves Saeman Mich St. Louis Fidel Labarba Los Angeles Mike Brody Peoria Denver George Manley Chuck Wiggins Indianapolis Billy Hoon Iowa Clyde Edmondson Portland Ore Dave Shade New York George Dixon

Major League Leaders Selections By League As Of June 21

National League leads feature P Pirates star Peter Waner top in runs hits doubles and triples while Meadows wins 10 for Pirates and Wilson the Cubs hits 13 homeruns. Stolen base leader Frisch Cardinals 18. American League leaders include Gehrig Yankees batting and Ruth leading in runs and homeruns with Goslin Stolen bases and Stoner Thomas sharing pitching wins.

Pirates Pittsburgh Ortiz Allen Cincinnati Ottsburgh Oe. Dawson Morrison Aul Waner Pirate Clyde Barnhart Dresaen Zityman Andee Reed Pipp Wees Oebes Taseeneed Critz Traynor P. Waner Seas Seren Wrickell Daylez Seeerase Dawson Rhyne Uux Ineinnati Eeeesrense Rs Jettsburgh Seeesersees Sa Grantham Bressler Luque Mays Morricon Jaye Morrigon Idon O'Day Moran Boston Tony Lagzari Yankees Red Sox Tony Gehrig New York Abahpore Gombs Morehart Pennock Regan Haney Nance Toane Tarbert Os Osee Flagstead Freeman Ee Todt Combs Dugan Myer Hartley Geisel Nailin Dineen Ed Combs Eee Escent Esa SD Abrhpore Eepee Ruth Fone Hoyt Teresewaneeenees Washington AE McNeely Rf Raaies Harris Russell Speaker sOeait Whasleritebrnevsa Goslin Carlyle Uae Teesee Ees Sree Ruel Sesen Yd Reeves Peeresereid Johnson Shaner Rf Bativeeene C Wan W. Moore Pete Welzer P Hebe Philadelphia Abrhpore Rogell Simmons Hale Lazzeri Honey Todt Philadelphia Ee Judge John Son Walberg Reach Bluege Rowland Connolly van Graflan Athletics Senators Macks Invaders Marberry Mack Walter Johnson Walverg Griffs McNeely Dace Harris Cf Ane Goslin H . Vee Judge Tb. Tate C . Ruel Seeenreeeeare Boley Rommel Willis Pate Williso Galloway Philadelphia Pee Beanereeeey Wheat Thurston Braxton Willis Tin Van Associated Press Stephenson Cubs Wilson Frisch Cardinals Meadows Cgiehrig Burns Indians Manush Tigers Stoner Thomas National— Hogan Braves Wiliams Phillies Webb Teete Ewanedas Wright Pirates Roush Giants Beens Schulte Mueller Gonzales Cubs

Taylor and Canzoneri prime for bantam title clash

Chicago June 22 Fourteen boxers including Bushy Graham Abe Attell California Joe Lynch and Pat Moore have issued challenges to the winner of the Bud Taylor vs Tony Canzoneri 10 round bantamweight title fight set for Cubs Park tomorrow night A Filipino on the card Goldstein meeting Ignacio Fernandez adds to the event With both contenders finishing light workouts and public weigh ins not yet held the bout promises a busy future for the victor.

Chicago Cubs Park Bud Taylor Tony Canzoneri Bushy Graham Abe Atell Goldstein California Joe Lynch Ignacio Fernandez Pat Moore Memphis Goldstein Fernandez Taylor Canzoneri Graham Charley Phil) Rosenberg Rosenberg Ilinois Athletic Commission

Hogan's Homer in Tenth Beats Giants at Polo Grounds

Frank Hogan delivered a tenth inning homer to lift the Boston Braves over the New York Giants 7 to 5 in their homecoming at the Polo Grounds. Hogan had also homered in the ninth, tying the game after Giants hitters Brown High and Smith began the rally with singles. Giants failed to push across a run with the bases loaded in their half.

New York Frank Hogan Braves Giants Polo Grounds Farrell Hogan Brown High Smith Horan Boston Moore Richbourg Mann Rfw Welsh Mogridge Burrus Sss Genewich Fournier Werta

Dundee to Fight for Feather Championship Again

New York June 22. Johnny Dundee will be permitted to fight Red Chapman for the feather title if the public favors the match, a decision by the New York state boxing commission. The division's muddle arose after Honeyboy Finnegan withdrew from the series, though Finnegan will debut as a junior light weight against Al Winkler of Philadelphia next Monday.

New York Johnny Dundee Red Chapman Boston New York State Boxing Commission Honeyboy Finnegan Chapman Finnegan al Winkler Philadelphia

Bees Lose 2-0 to Bunnies. Cedar Rapids turn triple play

Burlington notes the seventh inning as the Bees game high point with two runs from three hits and a sacrifice. Cedar Rapids executed a second inning triple play. Macks benched in ninth for disputing a decision.

Burlington Cedar Rapids Macks Abrhpore Bott Sstreereresenansd Hushes Casper Frazee Rf Teouck Strader Sernrt Acdington Lame Sphanes Mucks Abe Rea E Young Arenes Parker Cree Naleway Treba Ae Oglesby Josef Stock Grady Pescataley Reichle Cunningham Stemig P . Gots Addington Bott Green Rye Hughes Frazer Anderson Campbell

Frank Attending MV League Meet at Cedar Rapids

Sam Frank, secretary of Waterloo Baseball Association, left for Cedar Rapids to attend a Mississippi Valley League meeting called by president Belden Hil to address Burlington club rule violations. Allegations claim Oglesby, listed as rookie, is a veteran first baseman and that three wins by pitcher Tising, also labeled rookie, were thrown out. The meeting will decide if Burlington's games with Oglesby should be voided or fined.

Sam Frank Waterloo Baseball Association Cedar Rapids Mississippi Valley League Belden Hil Burlington Oglesby Tising Waterloo Dixon Ovid McCracken

Hits Scarce in Ottumwa Tilt

In Ottumwa the game produced a 2 to 0 scoreline with few scoring chances for both sides. The decisive moments came from tight defense and goalkeeping, keeping the contest low on thrills and high on tension.

Ottumwa

State golf tourney opens with mixed pros and amateurs

The Iowa Golf Association state tournament starts Saturday at Davenport Country Club, featuring a mixed pro and amateur event. Waterloo players lead locally with Bob Elderton aiming for top finishes amid strong amateur contenders Fred McClain Bud Cropper Lawrence Kilgore John Riley Alfred Longley and more. Pro tours begin Sunday with Elderton among the entrants and caddies Ralph Wagner Carleton Wagner and Maynard O'Connor joining from Sunnyside. The meet marks a new format, with amateurs paying $5 and drawing partners from pros present. Cedar Rapids expected to host 1928 event, Sunnyside likely for 1929, with Merle Stimson possibly entering.

Fred McClain Bud Cropper Galfer Will Lawrence Hkilgore John Riley Alfred Longley Lst

Eye on the Ball Key to Swing, 1925 Champion Says

National Open champion Willie MacFarlane argues eye tracking the ball matters for contact and follow through. He cautions against watching the spot after impact, urging players to finish the swing with proper body rotation and club path.

Willie Macfarlane

Leo Lomski Beats Maxie Rosenbloom in 12 Round Bout

New York sun reports Leo Lomski of Aberdeen Washington, a Dempsey protege, won his second straight victory in the East by outpointing Maxie Rosenbloom in a fast 12 round bout last night. Lomski showed a hard punch and quick foot work to win easily in New York.

New York Leo Lomski Aberdeen Wash Jack Dempsey Fisth East Maxie Rosenbloom Lomski

Davenport Links to Host Acid Test for Ten Golfers

Davenport, Ia June 22 A Davenport Country Club course hosting the Iowa tournament June 27 to July 2 will draw 350 golfers. The 6314 yard par 71 layout features sloping greens and selective bunkers, with Walter Hagen’s 67 as a benchmark and records for rounds and ties to be settled during qualifiers.

Courier Special Service Davenport Iowa Davenport Country Club Mississippi River Walter Hagen Paul Barton Red Cross Bud Maytag Newton Puzzy Lusk C. H. Rost Vic Stibolt Rock Island Arsenal

Farrell Wins Golf Title Third Time

Johnny Farrell wins the Shawnee open for the third time beating Willie McFarlane by 10 strokes. He completed 72 holes in 279 total, four under the course record, at Shawnee, Pennsylvania, on June 22.

Shawnee Johnny Farrell Willie McFarlane

Bees seek Stroner and six other moves hint at shakeup

The Hawk's Nest Burlington reports Burlington Bees bid for Jimmy Stroner of Rock Island as a third baseman with a $1000 offer and adds dispute over an extra player. Cedar Rapids cut Burns and Bailey, while Frazee and Indelli were signed. Nick Kutsch moves to San Francisco Olympic club. The Bees face possible severe punishment for using nine veterans, raising questions on rookie status and league enforcement in a broader house cleaning.

Burlington Jimmy Stroner Rock Island Rock Island Argus Bees Stroner Pete Hughes Cedar Rapids Burns Bailey Frazee Terre Haute Ind Indelli Chicago Nick Kutsch Iowa San Francisco Burlington Bees

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