Bunnies Defeat Anginites In Ninth Inning Rally
Cedar Rapids May 5 The Bunnies win as Church singles in the bottom of the ninth after Speas bunts and Stimkon wild throws. both teams play solid ball as rookies gain form. Raises hopes for a strong season ahead with McDowell quiet at bat.
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Cedar Rapids
Church
Speas
Stimkon
McDowell
Yonge
Chass Field
Eensan
Weewcene
Ron
Cedar
Pitber
Perderts
Marshalltown
Ottromws
Ottumwa
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Hibben
Thompson
Performang
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Schuster
Rock Island
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Island
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Craig
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Ibock Island
Blemner
Oster
Craigg
Downey
Harshbarger Brothers Accept Coaching Jobs
Don and Milo Harshbarger of Mount Pleasant, former Iowa State Teachers College athletes, accept coaching posts for next year. Bon moves to Webster City at $2600 annually, Milo to Hempton at $1800, with Don teaching manual arts and Milo civics in addition to coaching duties.
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Cedar Falls
Don
Milo Harshbarger
Mount Pleasant
Iowa State
Colleps
Bon
Webster City
Milo
Hempton
Safe or Out by Charles D White
Reader letters question umpire calls in baseball. discuss foul balls, timing, base distances, pinch hitters, and infield traps. The piece argues about rule interpretations and asks for clarity on specific situations with no definitive answers provided.
A Comic Strip in Type Love of City Fathers
A satirical piece by J P McEvoy humorously critiques city planners and motorists in a large metropolis. It lampoons lamppost islands and traffic controls that fail to protect pedestrians, noting clashes between progress and safety.
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Type
J. P. McEvoy
Waterloo Opens Ottumwa Series In Mississippi Valley League
Waterloo's Missouri Valley League representatives begin a four day series with Ottumwa today. The opener is expected to be strenuous as Ottumwa sits one spot behind Waterloo in the standings. Mayor may declare a half holiday as part of season opening festivities with bands parades and a large crowd anticipated.
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Waterloo
Ottumwa
Sable
Pat Hagan
Cedar Rapids
Raganites
A. G. Willford
Waterloo Club
A. E. Guagy
Greater Waterloo
Willford
Williford
Rainbow Drive
Independence Man Offers Fishing Prizes for Exploits
In Independence on May 5 W. AE Woodward announces annual fishing prizes now larger and more valuable. Four awards include largest bass a Kampkook stove largest pike a folding cot largest pickerel a 15 foot canoe and a special prize artificial lure donated by Woodward.
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Independence
W. AE Woodward
Woodward
Tendler and Dundee Clash for Lightweight Supremacy Tonight
New York boxing fans watch Lew Tendler face Johnny Dundee in a TV round bout billed as one of the year's most important lightweight clashes. Tendler is a speedy fighter and Dundee a feared puncher, as both challenge Benny Leonard's crown with a knockout or decision possible.
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New York
Lew Tendler
Johnny Dundee
Benny Leonard
Tencher
Club Standings and Baseball Scores Mixed
The report lists Western League standings with teams like Minneapolis Sioux City St Joseph Wichita Omaha Denver and Oklahoma City and gives scattered scores such as Des Moines 7 and Omaha 12 unclear play by play notes mention a late rally by the Cardinals giants and a disputed call with players named Walker and Ferenin among others.
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Ey Miwaukes
Kap
Tol Toledo
Minneapolis
Williams Pow Hit Slugger Leads Browns Loss to Tigers
Ken Williams connected for a triple and his tenth homer of the season as the Browns fell to the Tigers. The Dodgers did not play yesterday but began moves, sending Sam Crane to Seattle and George Whitted to Kansas City. Duster Matis steadied in the ninth to fan Hooper with two on, securing the Indians second straight win over the White Sox.
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Saneawnee 4 See Atone 2 Io 474 Or Nelt, 9 Seee Nen of o|St Paul
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Tigers
Dodgers
Tuat
Halters
Sam Crane
George Whitted
Sam
Seattle
George
Keannsas
Duster” Matis
Hooper
Indians
White Sox
City Riflemen Triumph Over West High by Four Points
The City rifle team defeated West High 691 to 687 at West High Tangs. Shau-Hs and Hemmerling posted two perfect scores aiding a strong effort by both squads. Combined, City and West shot 1,278 of 1,400, just 22 shy of a perfect team total.
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Hemmerling
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Hemmersinz
J.C. Hartman
John Edgerton Varné Mastain
West High
Flora Mathews
Duke Shaulis
Horace Dike
John Young
Karl Clayton
Carl¢ton Sias
Walter Sipe
Major League Records Today in 1904 Baseball Highlights
Baseball records and notable performances from May 5 1904 feature Chicago against Milwaukee and Boston versus Philadelphia. Highlights include a pitcher’s unusual feat and cited records with names such as Ros Patterson and Steinfeldt.
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Ros Patterson
Chicago
Milwaukee
J. Rep Crit
Goulsville
Mas
Bo Hinyer
Boston
Philadelphia
Richmond
J. Mey
de Steinfeldt
Rage
Ste. Louis
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West Sees Western Dominance In Track And Rowing
Western teams push to dominate intercollegiate track and rowing as California and Stanford lead the charge. Illinois and Ohio State expected strong showings at Drake relays while Notre Dame fields a solid squad. Washington crew faces skepticism about Pacific champions winning at Poughkeepsie.
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United Press
New York
California
Stanford
iNinois
Chicago
Ohio State
West
Stanford Hare
Illnois
Notre Dame
Washington
Poughkeapsie
Long Driving Contest for Golfers in England
New York May 5 An invitation to American amateur and professional golfers to compete in the long driving championship of the world in England on June 7 1 has been received in this country. The competition will be held with the British open on the Royal St. George's club Sandwich course and is open to golfers of all classes and sexes.
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New York
England
Royal St. George’s Club
Sandwich
High Schools Enter Northeast Iowa Track Meet at Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls hosts the first annual Northeastern Iowa interscholastic track and field meet opening tomorrow at the Cedar Valley fairgrounds. Twenty two schools are entered with 159 to 200 athletes expected. several new records may be set as merging Cedar Valley and northeastern meets boosts size and scope.
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Iowa
Eae & TM
Waterloo West
Waterloo East
Mason City
Nashua
Independance
New Hartford
Cresco
Lee Toledo
Fair Grounds
Cedar Valley Fairgrounds
College
L. L. Mendenhall
Cedar Valley
Dea Maines
Cedar Valley Conference
Teachers College
Gedar Valley
ISU Fields Packed With High School and College Athletes
Ames May 5 Crowded Iowa State College fields host five to six hundred athletes today and tomorrow for a state high school baseball tournament with 35 teams and a Minnesota track squad. Washington and Coetannis teams join a dual meet. Collins Dexter Carroll Des Moines Catholic Webster City Glidden Ellsworth Grant Cedar Rapids Slater Walnut Story City entries fill four diamonds. Cyclones seek to even series with Washington while Minnesota star Anderson looms in sprints and hurdles. weight events highlight point hopes.
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Iowa State College
Minnesota
Cyclones
Washington d
Smadequas
Coetannis
Iowa State
Collins
Dexter
Carroll
Desa Moines Catholic Academy
Webster City
Glidden
Ellsworth
Grant High ‘School
Cedar Rapids
Slater
Walnut
Story City
McPartland
Firkins
Chandler
Wolters
Captain Higgins
Frevert
Rathbun
Webb
Minnesota Star
Anderson
Prairie State Upsets Chicago In 12-Inning Soccer Showdown
Urbana notes a 10 to 2 win by the University of Minnesota over Chicago in a football style score, plus track meet mentions and forthcoming pennant events. Ralph Greenleaf defeats Walters Franklin in billiards as the New York champion claims early dominance.
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University of Chicago
Louisvilla
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Walters Franklin
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George “Whitted
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Stealey
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Berry
Polevault
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Hulett
Dooley
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Bhotput
Tollefson
Oven
Haythorne
Strangler Lewis Retains World Wrestling Title
Strangler Lewis beat John Freberg of Sweden to retain the heavyweight title last night in Minneapolis. Lewis won the first fall in 63 minutes with a headlock. Freberg was unable to continue and was unconscious for 45 minutes. Police escorted Lewis to his dressing room and hotel amid jeering from the crowd.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Lewis
John Freberg
Sweden
Freberg
Tricky Wind Spoils Gun Club Scores
A gusty wind at the gun club spoiled scores for several Aerogs participants yesterday afternoon while late arrivals faced calmer conditions. Notable scores included Shotnt 87 Simpston? Chapman Hartman 42 Cowin 12 Ta 6a Wabber 45 Witty 43 Walkace And 2 esau 44 W. J. Stevenson shot well for a first timer with 25 in a string of fast shots.
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Gun Club
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Ina
Simpston
Ciapman Aan
Hartman
Cowin
Walkace
Anderson
Esau
Eee
W. J. Stevenson
Joe Schiel
Farmer Burns Protégé Hanson to Enter Chicago Show
Omaha heavyweight Charles Hanson, student of Farmer Burns, travels to Chicago for an all star wrestling event at the Coliseum on May 16 directed by Doc Krone. Hanson recently defeated Pat McGil, weighing 261 pounds for his Chicago debut. Marin Plestina faces John Pesek in the main event.
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Chicago
Charles Hanson
Omaha
Farmer Burns
Coliseum
Doc Krone
Hanson
Pat McGil
Willi
Marin Plestina
John Pesek
Cars Entered 500 Mile Sweepstakes at Indianapolis
Indianapolis May 5 Thirty two cars have been entered for the tenth annual 500 mile international sweepstakes to be run at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30. The purse is $50,000 with added money bringing it to $100,000, announced T E Myers secretary and general manager.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
T. E. Myers
Speedway
Weismuller Heads to Hawaii to Meet Swimmers
Chicago May 6 John Weismuller a record setting young aquatic star of the Illinois Athletic club and swimming instructor William Bachrach travel to San Francisco where they will sail for Hawaii to meet island swimmers. Weismuller who set 23 world records in races last year will test against Hawaii's top notchers during the visit.
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Chicago
John Weismuller
Illinois Athletic Clin
William Bachrach
San Francisco
Hewat
Weismuller
Ruths Doing Well After Operations
Babe Ruth and his wife remained in satisfactory condition after procedures at the hospital. Ruth underwent tonsil and adenoids removal while Mrs. Ruth faced serious intestinal trouble. both slept well overnight and he requested to be wheeled to her room upon awakening. The star ballplayer remains weak from the ordeal.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Babe
Mrs. Ruth
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