Hawks End Series at Dubuque Then Move to Moline for Stone
Waterloo takes Wednesday game 6 to 2 behind Jim Grant who allowed six hits as Mel Harder, age 17, struggled through five innings. Hawks depart for Moline to face Plowboys in Friday to Sunday series with Red Hamilton likely to start today and Harold McKain or Anderson ready for the opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Jim Grant
Hawks
Waterloo
Mel Harder
Palsgrove
Moline
Red Hamilton
Harold McKain
Anderson
Harder
Dixon
Cleveland
Serre
Circle
Bischoff
Spot Grant
Armstrong
Worth
Tibbe
Gibbke
Spot
Kelley's Minneapolis team shows real power this year
Minneapolis, June 23. After three years of ill fortune, Mike Kelley stages a comeback as manager of the Minneapolis baseball team. Once a prolific winner with St. Paul, Kelley turned down major league posts in 1924 to lead Minneapolis, where two former St. Paul players, Rube Benton and Bert Ellison, remain in the lineup. The club has held a high place in the first division this season and is a formidable entry in the American Association standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Mike Kelley
Mike
St. Paul
Twin City
Keelsey
St. Paul Warriors
Rube Benton
Bert Ellison
Major League Leaders Update From June 22
The Associated Press reports leaders in both leagues. National League batting is Harris Pirates .417 with P Waner leading in runs hits and doubles. American League Gehrig Yankees leads in batting and Ruth in runs with Burns doubles and Manush triples. Pitching notes Meadows Pirates 10 1 and Thomas Yankees 6 2.
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Associated Press
Harris
Pirates
P. Waner
Steph
Gehrig
Yankees
Ruth
Poubles
Burns
Indians
Manush
Tigers
Coslin
Senators
Fitching—Thomas
Stoner
Umpire Dreams and Comic Echoes on Behalf of Hawks
A fragmented comic tenor recaps umpire life and local baseball banter with references to Hawks Bees and Mollwitz. It notes Earl Smith’s suspension possibly leading to sparring with Jack Dempsey and mentions Mrs John Fox Lake joining the library board alongside a flood born twins named High Water and Over Flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fox Lake
Sixteen Year Old Betty Nuthall Defeats Mallory at Wimbledon
Wimbledon England June 23 Betty Nuthall a 16 year old English schoolgirl defeated Mrs Molla Mallory seven time American national champion in straight sets 2 6 6 2 6 0 Nuthall also won the British junior singles title in 1924 1925 and last year and the British women's hard court doubles title last year with Gwendolyn Sterry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
Eng
Molla Mallory
Betty Nuthall
Gwendolyn Sterry
Baseball Standings and Yesterday's Results Across Leagues
Baseball standings for Mississippi Valley, American and Western leagues with wins losses and percentages. Yesterday's results show Burlington over Cedar Rapids, Rock Island and Dubuque games, plus Chicago and New York outcomes in the majors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
Waterloo
Marsh
Dubuque
R. Island
Moline
Ottumwa
Burlington
C. Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Cee Moline
Marshalltown
W. IL
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
Philadel
St. Louis
Washion
Boston
Washington
Philadelphia
W. L
Pittsburgh
Brookston
Cincinnati
Wwichicago
Brooklyn
American Association
W. DL. Pet
Toledo
Indiapolis
Kan, City
St. Paul
Louisville
Columbus
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
W.L
W. OL
Tulsa
Okla
City
Wichita
Amarillo
Moines
Omaha
Denver
Lincoln
Des Moines
Oklahoma City
Dempsey Eyes Betting All To Regain Crown
Jack Dempsey tells reporters he would bet all he has on himself to beat Sharkey and Tunney, aiming to reclaim the heavyweight title. He weighs 204 pounds, ready for anyone, with three contract bets to promoters Tex Rickard includes a July 1 Yankee Stadium bout with Sharkey and a title bout with Tunney if Sharkey is defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis J. Walsh
I. N.S
New York
Jack Dempsey
Sharkey and Tunney
William Harrison Dempsey
Boston
Tunney
Dempsey
California
Jerry
Foy Ludvalis
Gus Wilson
Gus
Sharkey
Gene Tunney
Wilson
Ludvalis
Rickard
Mackmen Divide 2 With Senators in Baseball Split
Al Simmons hits two home runs and a double as the Athletics take the second game 13 to 7 after dropping the opener 4 to 3 in Philadelphia. Dykes collects four straight hits while Gray struggles but preserves a late lead. Lisenbee allows six hits in the first game.
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Philadelphia
Athletics
Senators
al Simmons
Gray
Lisenbee
Washington
McNeely
Harris
Speaker
Goslin
Dudge
Ruel
Biuege
Reeves
Weeses
Bishop
Pate
Collins
Boley Cobb
Quinn
Poole
Simmions
Cochrane
Boley
Hale
Bluegee Lisenbee
van Grafian
Gonnolly
Rowland
Tate
Rieney
Crowder
Burke
Thurston
AB Collins
Reese French
Ftsenean
Wheat
Connolly
van Graflan
Mes Nineteenth Century Baseball Five Mc Names Team
A nostalgic roster assembles a mythical Mes team led by John J. McGraw and Connie Mack. The lineup features McPhee at second, McGraw at third, McCallister in center, McBride at short, McGann at first, McNeely in right, McCarthy in left, McGuire catching, McGinnity pitching, with John McCluskey managing. Fans are invited to suggest improvements.
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Mes
John J. McGraw
New York Giants
Cornelius McGillisuddy
Connie Mack
Athletics
Joe McCarthy
Chicago Cubs
Stuffy" McInnis
Phillies
Jack McCallister
Cleveland
Altho
Bid” McPhee
John Mcc-Graw
George McBride
Dan McGann
McNeely
Jack McCarthy
Jim McGuire
Joe McGinnity
John McCluskey
Pirates Bombarg Red Hurlerg For Count Of VT 10
The St Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 11 to 5 to sweep the series in St Louis on June 23. Grover Cleveland Alexander pitched well as Frank Frisch boosted his average to .381, passing Rogers Hornsby, while Hack Wilson hit his 14th homer of the season. Details list Bottomley, Bell, and Alexander among key performers and note Chicago left on five with 14 baserunners for St Louis.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Cubs
Frank Frisch
Rogers Hornsby
Hack Wilson
Chicago
Adams
Pick
Webb
Wilson
Stephenson
Grimm
Gonzales
Beck
Osborn
Garlson
Welch
Scott
Heathcote
Seecuee Venidd
Douthit
Frisch
Bottomley
Holm
Hoc
Southworth
GD. Bell
W.cessaeeees
Schulte
Toporeer
Alexander
Esceeeveesees
Shan Torent
Bell
Bottomley Wilson
Helm
Carlson
Pfirman
Quigley
Fittsburgh
Pirates
Corsairs
Pete Donohue
Lucas Ray Kremer
Carmen Hill
Reds
al Barnhart
Guyler
Cincinnati
Abe Tee Dressen
Zitzmann
Nee Wane Pipp
Walker
Rf Bressler
Pleinich
Eteney Critz
Wanninger
Ss White
Donohue
P Lucas
P Mays
Nehf
Ee Ey
Morrison
P . Brickell
Seeveeal Hill
P Tea
Nee Hill
Aldridge
Dy Jewhevades
Pittsburgh
Dregsen
Gooch
L. Waner
Cuyler
Pipp
Grantham
Wright
P. Waner
Critz
Ieft
Donohue I Hill
Mays
Hill
Kremer
Lucas
Umnires
Moran
O'Day
Reardon
Golf as Champions Play It by Cyril Walker
National Open Champion Cyril Walker argues that half the time should be spent practicing to gain masterful control of clubs. He contends that constant round play on the course fails to correct weaknesses, comparing practice to forest trees suddenly vulnerable to insect pests.
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Cyril Walker
DARLINGTON GETS GLEAN SLATE AT LEAGUE MEETING
Cedar Rapids june meeting of Mississippi Valley league orders affidavits to prove rookie status for new signees. Violations may void victories and trigger penalties including pay to players, fines, and releases. Burlington team learns Oglesby and Tising were not rookies. Moline opposes overturning most games. Cedar Rapids win over Marshalltown restored.
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Cedar Rapids
Mississippi Valley
Belden Hill
Burlington
Oglesby
Tising
Bees
Cedar’ Rapids
Marshalltown
President Hill
Boxing Card Promises Action At Waterloo Ring
A large crowd is promised at the M V league baseball park next Thursday for an open air boxing show starring middleweights. Emil Morrow and Buddy McDonald headline a double main, with Clyde Drury challenging Mike Sauro in the other bout. Local favorites plus three four round prelims ensure fast action and crowd-pleasing speed.
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American Legion
Waterloo
Des Moines
Emil Morrow
Buddy McDonald
St. Paul
Des Moines Register
Indianapolis
Clyde Drury
Cedar Falls
Marshalltown
Mike Sauro
Chicago
Drury
Dago Joe Gans
Ty Ai
Will
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Pentecost
Ransom
Walsh
Brozovich
Patterson
Crabtree
Abrhpore
Sesevervas
Seeneake S. Grant
J. Grant
Dubuque— Worth
Garney
Gibcke
Girole
Yiv. Berre
Carney
Grant
S. Grant
Rapp
Kelley
Major League
Enson
Gudss
Frisci
Cardinals
Meadows
George McManus
Wan
Mr. Moliwitz
Mollwitz
Cub
St. Loui
Earl Smith
U. S
Chicago Tribune
Chautauqua
Mallory
Mississippi] Valley League
J Dempsey
Mackmen
MCS
AL Demaree
Pirates Bombarg
RED Hurlerg
Wertman
Simmons
Hos Schang
Browns
Ward
White Sox
Anananaes Botton
Ley
Ahr
Darlington
American Legion Bill
Morrow-McDonald
Drury-Lauro
Havana
Oldtimer
Martin Bros. CO
Waterloo, Iowa
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