Grant Takes Burlington, 5-2 as Hawks Waste No Bingles
In a prairie Class D showdown Waterloo beats Burlington 5 to 2 as Stemig earns the win for Burlington and Grant fans seven. Reichle reports specks in the outing while Rooney's right field hit keeps Burlington ahead in the late innings.
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Grant
Burlington
Richmond
Dixon
Lightheart
Prairies
Middlewest
Waterloo
Hawks
Reichle
Jim
Clem- Teys
Clemmer
Gilyness
Peoria
Ball Park
Bur Iington
Stemig
Fragmentary 1910s Era Notes and Quotations Surface
A collage of fragmented phrases mentions Miss Earhart, a kitchen hint, and a river recall. It references a cemetery gleam, a filling station, quiet streets, tall grass beside a yellow stream, and a dotted lady sorting blooms. Also notes on discipline, gunmen, and a booze charge for lodge officials.
Risko and Godfrey Weigh 40 Pounds Apart at Go Tonight
New York reports a heavyweight bout at Ebbets Field between Johnny Risko of Cleveland and Sam Godfrey of New Orleans. The 40 pound weight handicap is described as both advantage and obstacle, with Godfrey seen as a leading challenge to the crown and Risko favored to use reach and distance to neutralize the heavier opponent.
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Risko
Godfrey Go
New York
Dyne
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
Standing of the Clubs in the Mississippi Valley League
The Mississippi Valley League standings show Watering 7 and SRO.C. Rapids leading, with Burlton and Dubuane near the top. Yesterday's results list Rock Island and Marshalstown among notable games, as teams chase wins and positions.
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Wol. Pet
W. I. Pet
Waterign
Pilbngur
Moline
National
Leagtie
W. L. Pet
St. Touwis
Nati
York
Stupia Burgh
Brooklyn
Boston
Chicago
Philede
Pitsburgh
New York
Philadelphia
W.L
Cleveland
Philadel
St. Lews
Chicaga
Washton
Detroit
ChumRooo
Detraie
St. Louis
Amemigan Association
W.L. Pet
T. Pet
Tydpalis
Toledo
Kean City
Amarillo
Wichita
havOmaha
Tulsa
Moines
Michie Sooo
Vudenver
E. Es
Omaha
Dea Moines
Oklabonw City
Islanders Win Series Opener Over Bunnies 3 2
Rock Island defeats Cedar Rapids 3 to 2 in eleven innings to open the series. Miller delivers a clutch single with two on and two out in the eleventh, while Hampton blanks the Bunnies after the fifth. Hamption and Pegg combine for the decisive moments as Cedar Rapids falls short.
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Rock Island
Miller
Cedar Rapids
Hendee
Hampton
Cedar Rapid
Cedar Rapid White, 3B Burris, of RH Poa Bb23 2 0, Sages. Rl. 409 2 L008 Schwarte
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Drager
St Clarbourne
LaFleur
Pieper
Ss Bean
P ‘ Torals
Swainson
Stockton
Andre
Hentee
Ry Miller
Robinson
Patterson
Hampeon
Swan
Son
Sages
Stocktar
Schwarm
Peper
Schwartz
Guibourne
Robingan
Herdee
Ett
Beam
Beant
Portland
Tine
Dubuque
Moline
Aftenoon
Weiland
Campbell
Brande
Maline
Borge Bordes
Frown
Skinner
Hemsley
Walegak
Koeneeke
Orf Chadwick
Befison
Ah Manchister
Pv Campbell
Taluly Dirhuquey Biers
ArimatVorg
Gartion
O'Reilly
Carney
Pucinenlt
Brand
Carlile
Walenak
Delasmih
Bluege
Catney
Brandicap Armstrong
Welland
Om Delasmitha
Delasmich
Welyland
I Welland
Lister
Umpire Pranks and Lawndale Midget Playoff Victory
An old sports column recounts a historic bench prank where pitchers and catchers misled umpires with feigned curveballs. It notes Pat Moran and Conn Moran’s era interactions and ends with Lawndale defeating Edison 23 to 1 in a West High playoff game carried over from last year.
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Statte Centeher
Crayerd
Mim
Sig
Papa Rixey
Herma' San Minpire
Pat Moran
Moran
McGraew
Pever
Lawndale
Edison
West High
Yankees may trade Lary and Reese amid league pressure
Davis J. Wallie reports rumors that American League officials may push the Yankees to move infield stars Lary and Reese to another club for the good of the game. Possible buyers include the Indians, Red Sox and White Sox seeking upgrade at second base, with no contender likely to take them.
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Davis J. Wallie I
Sparks Editore
New York
Gnossip
Yankees
Lary
Reese
Yanks
Constad
Rush
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Athletics
Senators
Tigers
Browns
Indians
White Sox
Red Sox
OLumwa Franchise Transfer Rumors Stir Cedar Rapids
The Orlumen Courier reports a full page notice by OLuimwa Baseball Association leaders as Cedar Rapids mulls transferring Olmyna franchise to Rockford amid a $5,509 deficit and park rent while Cedar Rapids directors back the move and Cedar Rapids talks set July 1. Names like Clyde Im fie and Amew tacr appear in unsettled transfer talks as financial woes loom over the league.
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Orlumen Courier
H. Michael
Oluimwa Baseball Association
Edwin GC. Sianmink
John Hubbard
Seerstares
Rockford
Ottumwa
Ollumsa
Giftelt
Thaselty
Uian Valley
Olbumwa
Cedar Rapids
Clyde
Johany Armstrong
Eric Bjorklund
Kid
Mrs Hutchison Wins Sunnyside Women's Ringer Tournament
Mrs. R. Hutchison captured the Women's Ringer golf title at Sunnyside Country Club with a low three-hole score of 16. Second place went to Mrs. Charles Felsing with 17, while Mrs. H. W. Chandler was third with 38 and Mrs. Frank C. Fish fourth with 15. The event was run by Mines L. W. Bryant Arch McFarlane and Fish, part of the division’s sports and Pastimes committee.
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R. ©. Hutchison
Sunnyside County Club
Charles Felsing
HW. B. Chandler
Frank C. Fish
L. W. Bryant
Arch McFarlane
Fish
Belgium's Charles Triumphs Over Dorval in Narrow Victory
Associated Press brief reports Pierre Charles of Belgium defeated Jack Dorval of Pennsylvania 10 to 9 last night. Al Mello Gowell defeated Billy Bigraphy of Lowell 10 to 0. Charlie Donovan of Boston beat Pete Pachéca of Denver 8 to 6.
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Associated Press
New York
Pierre Charles
Belgium
Jack Dorval
Pennsylvania
Boston
al Mello
Gowell
Billy Bigrphy
Lowell
Charlie Donovan
Pete Pachéca
Denver
Espinosa Wins Mid American Open by Five Strokes
Espinosa, from Illino is Golf Club, Chicago, captured the Mid American Open at Lakewood with 289 for 72 holes, edging Archie Compston by five strokes. Second through fifth included Compston 294 Burke 297 Diegel 297 Kirkwood 298. Dudley 299 and Mrs. Espinosa watched as Espinosa earned 1500 dollars with rounds 74 68 75 72.
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Kansas City
Rini
Espinosa
Illinois Golf Club
Chicago
Archie Compston
England
Jack Burke
Houston
Tex
Leo Diegel
White Plains
N. Y
Dee Kirkwood
Albany
Ed Dudley
Los Angeles
Dudley
Walter Hagen
New York
Gene Sarazen
Fishing
Tunney's Manager Says Gene in Good Physical Condition
Billy Gibson promoter for Gene Tunney reported the champion is in excellent shape well before the Heeney bout. Gibson said Tunney’s fitness is so strong he would not benefit from extra conditioning and could go stale if trained too long.
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Tunney
Gene
Billy Gibson
Gene Tunney
Champlon
Heeney
Gioson
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Rooney
Ulysses James Grant
Monis
Sam Frank
Mens Vre Ag
Frost
Gnard
Forers
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Monsien
Enor Herr Reichle
Mr. Price
Theohey
Bees
Reiehle
Uto
AB Ellis
Coo
HH Parker
Esrey
Tooter
Relehlo
Ierae
Hemmer
Iga Mudjom
Gilehriat
Crags Glens
Avasta Murchison
Pan Triassy
Waterina
Annet Dixon
Joan Keenan
Yurncer
Pionna Fatale
Gilchrist
Clomner
Atolen
Kernan
Frosty
Peerost
Umptres
Price
Maine
Father
George McManus
Britain
Wes
Bluebell
Miss Earhart
America
Grace
S. Ou. M
Pingre
Gebrig
Cobb
Riyasa
Blasonette
Corda
Friseh
Pitening
Lucas
Benton
Carts
ICA
Ins
Ruth
Taka
Munush
Rilet
Spueigts
Ratth
Igers
Pitennig
Pipg
Anks
Islanders
UMPS
Ty AL Ff
New York Giants
Cary and
N.Y
King’ Bee
Ruedington Nive
Jac Vane
Wits
Prank Mooney
Cone Star
Cotton States Teague
Cedar Rapids Clyd Af- Nelala
Glyde Burge
Tha Trom
Laynedale
Washington Park
Pat's Pond
Edison,& Pat's Pond
Tunior Boys
Pal's Pond
Opindoa
Orie Eisenlohr & Bros
Facturera
Philsdelphis Distrimere
Cinco Taviscibles
Svanhd Flacrthan
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