Grant Martinek Likely Battery For Fast Scrap
With opening day near, manager Cletus Dixon trims the squad at Sioux City as 223 hopefuls compete for 17 or 18 spots. Veterans Grant and Hamilton are tipped for the mound while Martinek appears as catcher, amid plans for a smooth opening program.
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Hawks
Dixon
Lakor
Hawk
Althe
Sioux City
Hood
Wron
Jim Grant
Red Hamilton
Martinek
Cather
Daugherty
Young Stribling and Loughran in Ring Tonight
New York May 3 two top heavyweights Young Stribling of Macon Ga and James Loughran of Philadelphia square off at BboBoia field in a 10 round bout billed as a step toward a possible title shot. Both fighters seek a victory to earn a title bid while trading claims and facing strong opposition from past contenders despite mixed records.
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New York
Emmy “Loughron
Philadelphia
Young Stribling
Macon
Bbboia Field
Singhely
Striling
Loughran
Young
Loughranariel
Jack Delaney
Siribling
Althe Loughton
Stribling
Loughron
Giants Lose to Robins and Drop to Second Place
The Giants lost 10 to 7 at the Polo Grounds to Brooklyn, dropping to second place behind St. Louis. Herman hit two of Brooklyn’s three home runs, Partridge added a homer and two singles, while New York made 12 hits but failed to come through with timely contact. Doak earned the win for Brooklyn, McQuillan took the loss for the Giants, as Brooklyn totaled 13 hits to New York’s 12.
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Brooklyn
Polo Grounds
Herman
Partridge
Robins
McGraw
Blatz
Hendrick
Werman
Felix
Lobe Barrett
Butler
Hargreaves
McWeeny
P Peak
Teoty
New Y York
Trion
Lindstrom
Roush
Hornsby
Terry
Harper
Farrell
Treverner
C Cummings
A Metlvillan
P Greenfield
Ph Boas Diuteller
Porter
Ph Therese
Volland
Balted
Clarkson
Sixtiu
New York
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Oak
Homeruna
Hormsby
Mc McQuillan
Tolland
Doak
Bentley
Willett
McQuillan
Crreenfield
Bentley & In
Larkson
Holland
Illot
Nitenar
McCormick
Reardon
O'Day
Boxing rounds spill into last night city results
Associated Press report lists multiple bouts with knockouts and draws across cities including New York Scranton Baltimore New Haven Tenney City Erin Pittburgh and Cleveland. Notable results include Ruby Goldstein stopping Johnny Ceecol and Louis Kid Waplan earning a technical knockout over Tony Vaccarelli.
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New York
Ruby Goldstein
Johnny Ceecol
Scranton
Wddla
Andersoi
Wyoming
Vincent New York
Blas Rodrigue
Tew Goldberg
New Haven
Conn
Louis
Kid) Waplan
Tony Vaccarelli
Baltimore
dJos “Dundee
Johnny Mendelsohn
Tenney City
N. J
Jim Braddock
North Bergen
Stanley Simmons
Pittsburgh
Henry Usee
Jimmy Britt
Californian
Erin
Jock
Youngstow
Johnny Scinto
Buffalo
Jimmy Read
The
Frankie Tac
Cleveland
Theater
Chirlin O'Connell
Joe Kaufman
Mud Center Echoes of Small Town Life and Local Notes
Local column reports on town events and anecdotes from Mud Center. Highlights include a stage line between optimism and pessimism about human progress, quirky remarks on a former party ritual, and residents like Phil Juniper and Chick Spavin. Flood news from the south and lake level notes accompany high school valedictorian gossip and local jokes.
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Eph Phunkett
Eph
Maizie
Hermanewari
Phil Juniper
Main Street
Jed Boggin
Just Us Girls Club
Duck Lake
Zack Ellings
Chick Spavin
Albert Judge
Alps
Liles
Italy
Fanuire Frankett
Luther College Nips Carleton in 14 Inning Pitchers Duel
Decorah Iowa May 3 Luther College baseball dropped a 2 0 decision to Carleton after 14 tense innings. The game remained tied for most of the contest with strong pitching and tight defense sealing Carleton’s win.
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Decorah
Luther College
Carleton
Baseball Standings and Yesterday's Scores Across Leagues
American League results show New York 9 over Washington 6 and Detroit 1 over St. Louis 7 while Cleveland 6 beat Philadelphia 6 and Boston 3. National League games include Brooklyn 10 over New York 7 with Philadelphia at Chicago postponed by wet grounds. Other leagues report Kansas City 11 over Toledo 3 and Omaha 11 over Talacela 2 with several rain and wet ground notes.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Tolado
Milwaukee
Columbus
Loulaville
Minneapolia
J. Paul
Indianapolis
Oklahoma City
Dos Moines
Denver
Amarillo
Wichita
Talacela
Washinton
St Louis
Cleveland A
St. LE
sGbe Pvt
Pittsburgh
St. Paul
Binneapolis
Saese
Toledo
Louisville
Tulsa
Sekta
Omaha
Amarilla
Moines
Oklahoma
Lincoln
Cobb's early season feats top the Athletics record
The article lauds T Raymond Cobb for a standout start to the season with a batting average around .418 at one point and notable base running. It credits Cobb's self-driven style with sustaining offense for Philadelphia and notes Connie Mack's tolerance of his aggressive play while calling the Athletics uninspired.
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Ky Davis J. Walsh
New York
T. Raymond Cobb
Cobb
Fothergill
Gostin
Philadelphia
Shibe Park
Connie Mack
Connie
Athletics
Orat
Hall
Cedar Falls Nine Set To Host Parkersburg Next Sunday
Parkersburg travels to Cedar Falls for a 2 30 p m Sunday baseball game after Cedar Falls defeated Parkersburg last weekend. Patterson, Parkersburg, and Shoot may again pitch for Cedar Falls in a probable pitching duel.
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Courier Special
Warkersburg
Parkersburg
Cedar Falls
Lawn City
Patterson
College Baseball Doubleheader Mixed Outcomes
In a rain shortened game Winconaln defeated Towa 1 to 0 after three innings. Garleton led 4 to 2 in a 14 inning stretch with Tauber blanked. Upper Town beat State Teachara in a lengthy innings battle.
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Winconaln
Towa
Garleton
Tauber
Upper Town
State Teachara
Perfectly Curved Slice Shot Described for Golf Masters
The article details a valuable golf shot to move the ball past an obstacle. It explains standing back or behind the left foot, swinging with a loop across the body, and opening the club face to produce a controlled slice.
Ackley Ball Club Chooses Officers
Ackley baseball team nicknamed the White Sox elected their officers for the coming season. Alfred Christensen was named manager, Sam Greenfield treasurer, and Everett Lowe captain. A practice game with Grant Center is set for next Sunday at Grant Center. opening game at Ackley on May 15 with opponent to be announced.
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Courier Special Services
Ackley
Ackley Baseball Nine
White Sox
Alfred Christensen
Sam Greenfield
Everett Lowe
Grant Center
Sport Names Come In Pairs At Annapolis
Annapolis Md May 9 The Eddy and Dylon families along with the Huff and Dennis and Miller clans contribute paired athletes to Navy sports. Big Tom Eddy captains crew and plays football, with Tan Eddy following. Howell J Dyson and Gerald R Dyson wrestle. Charles P Huff and George K Huff swim. Earle V Dennis and Harry G C Dennis play baseball and basketball. Ken and Tea Miller are versatile substitutes.
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Dylons
Huffs
Dennises
Millers
Navy
Big Tom Eddy
Tan
Howell J
Gerald R. Dyson
Charles P
George K
Earle
Harry
Dennis
The
Ken
Tea
Major Griffith to Speak at Indoor Baseball Banquet
Major John J. Griffith commissioner of the Big Ten will headline a forum banquet for indoor baseball league members at the forum Thursday evening. Read says the talk will reflect his athletic leadership and the Big Ten’s footing. The evening features vocal and instrumental solos, quartets, and a two-sentence speech by league managers. Over 300 tickets sold amid plans for outdoor league discussion Friday night.
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Victor Read
Griffith
America
Drake
Drake University
Read
Vat Orchestra
Griffiths View On College Players For Prospects
Washington DC May The article quotes Clark Griffith president of the Washington American League club as saying college men are not always best but may be better long term prospects. He cites Ruel Relves and McNeely as examples and notes the team will pursue good diamond men from colleges when possible.
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Clark Trifith
Washington
Ruel
Relves
McNeely
Grimtr
Wal Fron
Jin
Rich Meal Money for Boxers Now
The article recalls uneliminated challengers Sharkey Maloney Una Dun Dempsey and Tex Rickard's heavyweight circus. Gene Tunney wonders about potential earnings after the elimination. It contrasts modern purses with oldtimers' purses and cites Tommy White recounting a New Orleans bout and purse dispute. A hungry fighter proves costly to a promoter.
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Sharkey
Maloney
Unadun
Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Gene Tunney
Ina
New Orleans
White
Mme
Thia
Orchard High Defeats Carpenter In Seven Inning Game
Orchard high school beat Carpenter 7 in 4 in a fast seven-inning baseball game yesterday. Both teams played good ball at Orchard, Ta. May 3.
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Orchard High
Carpenter
Church athletes map plans for church baseball season
Plans for the Sunday school baseball season were set at a Y M A meeting with A B Cook chairing the baseball committee. Games begin May 16 with five nights a week and a volunteer umpire system. A junior league for under 16 is considered and Cedar Heights Church joined the Waterloo Tator Sunday School Athletic association.
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Y. M.A
A. B. Cook
Th C. Wilcox
I. Z. Walker
Joe Buck
Bernard Redden
F. B. Brocksus
Otto Fry
Clifford Hoard
Harold Jobs
A. J. Cornwell
Jos Buck
Walker
Jolla
Beenes Park
Cedar Tower Park Manionds
Cedar Heights Church
Watterloo Tator
Boxer Who Fought Jim Jeffries Still In Game
Chicago May 3 Bob Armstrong a grappling boxer who fought James J Jeffries ten slashing rounds back in 1898 remains active in boxing. No trainer now to Wolcott Gangford and other Negro boxers. In Mulberry's gym in Chicago Armstrong is in his early sixties.
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Bob Armstrong
James J. Jeffries
Flo
Wolcott Gangford
Mutlen
Chicongo
Armstrong
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