Waterloo Falls to Ottumwa in Ragged Play
Ottumwa Iowa May 6 Waterloo drops tilt at Ottumwa 34 to 13 after a rough start. McDowell hits a homer his fourth in five games. Waterloo commits five errors but stacks 19 hits off Ottumwa pitchers Gardner Warwick and Belser. Ottumwa rallies in fifth sixth and eighth to upset Waterloo who led in the seventh then fell behind. Also Cedar Rapids beats Dubuque 14 to 4. Marshalltown defeats Rock Island 8 to 4.
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Ottumwa
Waterloo
McDowell
Babe Ruth
Locce
Watertoo
Gardner
Warwick
Belsser
Skupa
Welps
Pope
Beiber
Poar
Simmons
Mattern
Thomason
Behtermyer
Perdirtz
Holbrook
Pate
Vulp
Nolan
I Crooke
Kennedy
Palmantier
Mann
Corcoran
Sindel
Schuster
Cardner
Uy Beisser
Lubbe
Echtermyer
Skupe
Crooke
Matterm
Fergeman
Atruck
Beisser
Skupa A
Welp
Skupa Iz
Peschetz
Jeft
Pases
Greamway
Sohngen
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Riley
Young
Anderson
Hyde
Steim
Schack
Rye
Arvay
Biler
Atin
Spree
Michasis
Dempsey
Maloney
Johnson
Tro Gerson
Graves
Fhilts
Speis
Fon
Spens
Janda
Ryes
Hepner
Rolins
Johnson i
Black
Maiones
Wild
Rollins
Umpira Swulma
Early Worm Named William and a Robin Visit
A fragmentary children’s tale titled A Comic Strip in Type recounts William the worm learning from his father about diligence and honesty. The piece merges with a baseball recap where Marshalltown edges Hook Island 5 to 4, with Holshaw and Radloff pitching strong for their teams.
Iowa Commencement to Feature Big Ten Meet and Iowa–Minnesota Game
Iowa City May 6 The 1929 commencement program runs June 2 to 8 with the Big Ten track and field meet at Town Field for prelims June 2 and finals June 3. The Iowa–Minnesota baseball game tops Monday afternoon events June 5. Alumni reunion of classes ending in 2 or 7 will gather. Minnesota resumes baseball this season.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
H M.remtey
Anamesa
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Horseshoe Club Installs Court Seeks Contests
The Weterloo Horseshoe Pitching club installs a double clay court at Fourth and Argyle for member use. Built to national standards, the club plans match games and invites city players to join. E. C. McConnell, 1001 Fourth Street East, seeks out of town teams for competition. Over 30 enthusiasts already joined.
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Fourth and
Argyle Streets
Weterloo
E. C. McCon ‘Nel
Fourth Street East
Tagging All Bases in Dizzy Pitching Tale
The scrambled text cites Cooper pitching for the Cubs and a ringing contribution that helped the Phillies win. It mentions Pfeffer Morvich and references ex Brooklyn twirler stopping the Reds for the Cards. It also notes Lmm 4 med the White Sox and a DeVormer double scoring two for the Yankees over the Athletics. Bayne no-hit until ninth.
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Cubs
Cooper
Philles
Pfeffer
Morvich
Brooklyn
Reds
Gievelani
White Sox
DeVormer
Yan«s
Athletics
Bayne
Cobbz
Woodall
Kent Browns
Awery
Knipp Faces Tough Test in Waterloo Boxing Card
Promoter Harry Pashby presents a boxing program at the Majestic theatre next Tuesday opening the baseball season in Waterloo. Waterloo middleweight Fritz Knipp meets Racine's Jimmy Knuss, a rival with a strong record, in a bout that could elevate Knipp. Also feature bouts include Chick Sexton and Harold Jenkins vs Ray Long and Navy Ross with Long touted as Bud Logan’s protege.
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Harry Pashby
Majestic Theatre
Waterloo
Jortheastern Town
Fritz Knipp
J Jimmy Knuss
Racine
Wis
Tommy Comiskey
St. Paul
Knipp
Cedar Rapids
Comiskey
Kruss
Kauss
Knuss
Altho
Knonsa
Milwaukee
Rock -Island
Davenport
Kuipp
Chick
Sexton
Harold Jenkins
Ipersons
Ray Long
Omaha
Navy Ross
Ames
I Sexton
Long
Bud” Logan
Dave Shade
Rosa
Jenkins
Standings of the Clubs in two leagues
In the American Association games Kansas City defeated Toledo 6 to 3, Milwaukee beat Columbus 6 to 5, Indianapolis won 10 to 1 over St. Paul, and Minneapolis overwhelmed Louisville 8 to 6. Western League results saw Des Moines blanked, while Wichita beat Omaha 11 to 7, Tulsa 10, Denver 4, and St Joseph 3. No other games were scheduled.
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American Association
Kansas City
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Louisville
Bes Moines S
Wichita
Omaha
Tulsa
Denver
St. Joseph
Pet
Rock Island
Rero
Rod Marshal
Rapidy
Waterloo
Ctumrria
Dubuaque
New York
E. la
REO
St. Louis Bly
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Nes
Cincinnati
Boston
Peas
Cleveland
Boston Avil
Washington
Peretroit
Ancan ‘Association
Indkinapolis
Columbia Oe
Louisville Ik
jOkKlahomaa City
Independence Golf Club Season Opens Next Week
Independence Ja May 6 The Wapsipinicon Golf club announces opening day May 12 with qualifying rounds eight holes medal play to place players in classes. Season runs to Sept 29 with club championships directors and presidents cups contested. Junior championship July 13 for ages 16 and under. Boy Scouts visit July 31 guests at the links.
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Independence
Wapsipinicon
Tendler One Step Nearer Go With Benny Leonard
New York May 6 Lew Tendler Philadelphia welterweight today hurdled another obstacle toward meeting champion Benny Leonard The Quaker City mauler decisively whipped Johnny Dundee in Madison Square Garden last night Judges awarded Tendler the bout with crowd approval Dundee weighed 126 pounds Tendler 138 1 4 pounds The text then shifts to a deaf blind student story with little relevance to the boxing note.
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New York
Lew Tendler
Philadelphia
Benny Leonard
Quaker City Mauler
Johnny Dundee
Madison Square Grete
Tendler
Dundee
Peacockes Defeat Teachers 5-2 in Rainy Day Tilt
Upper Town scored in the second on an error and a grounder. In the sixth, Peacocks rallied with four hits including a single by Kaney and RBIs by Risk Weirs Learn, giving the visiting team a 5-2 win over the Teachers before about 400 fans. Black homered in the ninth for the Teachers, but the rally fell short.
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Upper Lowl
Learn
Peacock
Upper Town
Lantz
Feld
Kaney
Risk
Weirs
Kibby
Kelly
Black
Rider
Raeder
Waters
Justesen
Justenen
Upper Iowa
Jarrett
Kuney
Weles
iRibby
Tenez
Ikelly
iHerten
I Black
Jitider
Racder
Dickinsor
Justason
iWay
Birch
White Sox Lose Last To Indians in Cleve Town
Cleveland completes a clean sweep as errors and timely hitting doom the White Sox. Sotheron pitchers well until late. Robertson struggles after a no hitter bid. McInnis charged with banishment after dispute with umpire. Final score Cleveland 6 Chicago 4.
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White Sox
Indians
Chicago
Sotheron
Cleveland
Pemesy
Strunk
Charley Robertson
Detroit
Stuffy MccInnins
Nallin
Sothorn
O'Neill
Robertson
Cox
Acosta
Davenport
Schaitt Varyan
Louis
Mich
Bayne Hela
St. Louis
Tigers
Heilmann
Bayne
Seversid
Einke
Johnson
Manion
New York
Philadel
Ward
Scott
Philadelphia
Ed Miler
Athletics
Philadelphie
Shawkey
DeVarmer
Naylor
Moore
Homme
Perkins
Baseball Decisions and Umpire Authority Debated
A reader questions umpire authority on rulings such as home run fair play, balks, and strikeouts. Answers clarify that umpires determine plays and batters do not advance on balks, with notes on infield fly rules and baserunner rights. The piece includes instructions to write Charles D White with sporting editor contact.
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Lise
Sto Sencar
Munners
Charles D White
Major League Baseball Records Highlight Historic Marks
A vintage tally lists baseball records on a Saturday in May with notes on most errors in a game set by multiple players, including Smoot and Daubert, and mentions record holders for assists and chances by first basemen. Historic names like Speaker, Daubert, Collins, and Beckley appear among the Ott and Chicago matchups.
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Detroit
Philadelphia
E_ Smoot
St. Louis
N.i
T. E. Speaker
Clayend
J. Daubert
Brooklyn
N. L
W. T. O'Brien
J. Beckley
E. Kenetchy
TY. Jones
Hal Chase
J. Mee O Lane Sr
St .Louis
Chicago
A. L
Carpentier Faces Ted Lewis in Favorite Betting Match
Paris May 6 The Associated Press reports Georges Carpentier is a strong favorite as he nears a bout with Ted Lewis. Betters offer 4 to 1 odds on Carpentier to win, while Lewis backers seek even money that he lasts longer than Cook, whom Carpentier KOed in the fourth round.
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Associated Press
Paris
Georges Carpentier
Ted Lewis
Lewis
Cook
Georges
Carpentier
Sisler Leads in A. L. Stickwork
Chicago May 6 George Sisler first baseman for St Louis tops the American League batting with .431 average, Tris Speaker runner up at .424. Sisler also leads in steals with 12 and has 23 runs scored. National league pace is led by Georges Kelly at .448 for the Giants, with Hornsby and Ainsmith close behind. Oth ers listed include Maranville Bancroft Walker and Tierney among top hitters.
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St. Louia
Atos Pede
Thresima
Cincinnati
St . Louis
Luque
Hargreaves
Pfeffer
Ainsmith
Pittaburen
Chicago
Pittaburgh
Carey
Tierney
Krug
Mokran
Pirates
Ico
Pittsburgh
Jones Freeman
Farrell
Cooper
Gooch
Associated Press
George Sisler
St. Louis
Tris Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Sisler
Speaker
Sister
Kenneth Williams
Babe Ruth
Williams
Elmer Smith
Boston
Itt
New York
Cardinals
Kelly
Hornsby
Bob O'Farrell
Chiceco Cubs
Maranville
Bancroft
Giants
Walker
Paradaisins
Ruether
Brooklyn
Powell
Harper
Dempsey Carpentier Bout Not Yet Finalized
London report says Jack Dempsey is signed to meet Georges Carpentier in a return bout, but his manager denies any binding agreement and states the match is only under consideration. The false name note from Los Angeles mentions a name change petition by the dentist Louis Wallach to Leach Cross in boxing circles. New York notes a groundbreaking for the new Yankee Stadium without ceremony.
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London
Jack Dempsey
Faris
Georges Carentier
Jack ‘Earns
Los Angeles
Louis Charles Wallach
Leach Cross
New York
Yankee Stadium
Brownsville tract awarded for world series seating plans
A tract was awarded to White Construction for 1 250 000 to seat 67 000 with provision to 85 000 and ready for the world series. In bowling, 1 094 by Sneiders set minor event records. Purdue beat Ohio 7 3 for its fifth straight baseball win. Tommy Robinson signed to fight Johnny Wilson for the middleweight title.
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White Construction Company
Toledo
O——Louise
Helen Sneider
Detroit
Lafayette
Ind
Purdue
Ohio
New York
Tommy Robinson
Johnny Wilson
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Black Hawks
Marshalltown
Islanders
Marshalltowns
J. P. McEvoy
William
Papa Worm
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Alama
Juhnny
Ham
Willian
Mary
Willsun
Lowith
Dorothy
William Worm
Kha
Thadalon
Rudolph
Papa Robin
Paps Robin
Gwan
Associated Jiditors
Radlof
Holschaw
Hook Island
Holshaw
Sulfiya
Radloff
Richart
Horseshoe Club
Dugan
Rae
MR. Duan
George McManus
HC Hamiss
Knipe
Knoss
Independence Golf Club
Wileta Huggins
Wisconsin State School For Blind
Rugby
New York Yankees
Vharies
Femares
Petert Boone
Park Ave
Frestolite Battery Base
Waterloo Storage Battery Company
SS ES
Havana
Fendsich
H. Fendrich
Evanaville, Ind
H. H. Mehlhop
Probuque Town
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