Anson's hero Shollenberger leads Marshalltown comeback
In Marshalltown on May 6 Jim Shollenberger delivered a clutch ninth inning hit to center scoring Kahn as Ansons topple Dubuque 4 to 3. Starr pitched well for Marshalltown but support faltered. Kahn led hitters with three safeties.
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Cardinals Fagetn Grip On Top Rung
St Louis defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 2 with Alexander holding the Pirates to scattered hits. Holm’s triple sparked a two-run rally in the sixth, Bottomley and Ball contributed key hits, and a Wright error helped seal the win. The Cardinals tightened their hold on first place as they won two of three in Pittsburgh.
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Kid Lehr Outpoints McGraw at Elks Club
Kid Lehr of Waterloo shaded John McGraw in a four round bout at the Elks club last night. Lehr outweighed by several pounds but forced the fighting and landed the more telling blows. Ralph Caughran defeated Ted Martin in the other four round contest.
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Butler County Meet Opens With Record Entries
May 6 report from Aricon Ja notes indications of one of the largest entries in local history for the annual Butler County high school track gathering at Teel Park. Schools across the county are expected to field strong teams as coaches anticipate wide participation and competitive events.
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Thennual BuYer County High School
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East High to Play Grant High on Thanksgiving
East High will meet Grant High of Cedar Rapids on the football field Thanksgiving Day Coach Midge Makeover announced today The contract was signed by Coach Fred Winter Thursday morning This game closes East High 1927 schedule with several prior fixtures listed including Cresco Independence and Marshalltown matches plus a final away game at Grant High of Cedar Rapids
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Boxer Actor Paris Star Shines in Women and Sports Show
Georges Carpeantier, world light heavyweight champion, headlines Palace Theatre nightly in Women and Sports with Florence Walton as his partner. He sings boxes and dances, playing his own jazz piano accompaniments as critics praise his footwork and powerful hands in the act.
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Athletics Blame Umpire for Loss of Red Sox Tilt
Philadelphia May 6 The Athletics blamed Umpire Ormsby for their 3 to 2 loss to Boston after a drive by Cobb near the right field wall was ruled foul. Grove pitched seven innings for Philadelphia while Wiltse worked seven for Boston.
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No Special Bars Against Dempsey in New York State
New York May 6. Jack Dempsey does not need special tests to prove fitness before fighting in New York. James Farley, chairman of the New York boxing commission, denied reports he ordered a thorough examination by experts. Fighters must weigh in eight hours before contest and pass a doctor’s check. Farley defended the commission against charges of bias toward Dempsey and said he expects Dempsey to meet all rules if he returns. He noted Dempsey is not matched with Pauline or others, while Maloney and Sharkey are contenders and have complied with requirements.
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White Sox Break Even With Tigers in Detroit
In Detroit on May 6, George Moriarty's Royal Bengals beat the White Sox 3 to 2. Earl Whitehill pitched well and belted a triple in the ninth, setting up the decisive run as Heilmann and Blue were intentionally walked and Marty McManus delivered the run-scoring single for the Tigers.
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Kansas U Women's Rifle Squad Wins 11 of 13
The University of Kansas women’s rifle team won 11 of 13 matches this season led by Nellie Maria Davis who posted a 99.8 average, a potential national record. They defeated Nebraska, Carnegie Institute, Michigan State, Oklahoma A and M, Gettysburg, Cincinnati, Idaho, Missouri, South Dakota and Vermont, but fell to Washington and Maryland by narrow margins. Plans are underway for a shoulder-to-shoulder match with Missouri next fall.
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Baseball box score fragment from a Washington game
Partial box score with hits by West and Rigney, Combs and Stewart sacrifices, Judge and Lisenbee left on base, Washington seven runs, New York seven? walks off Shocker and Lisenbee, 2:05 time, umpire names McGowan Hildebrand and Evans.
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Traer Favored to Win Tama County Track Meet
The Tama county high school track meet will be held at 2 o clock Saturday at the Toledo fairgrounds Traer leads in two straight titles under Coach Hicks and aims to keep the county trophy Traer relays, winners at the Drake contest in Des Moines, loom as a key attraction for the meet
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Major League Leaders Roughly Compiled by AP
Baseball leaders across the two leagues list Hornsby of the Giants as batting, runs, and hits leader in the National League while other top figures include Ford, Frisch, Hafey, and Tris Speaker era notables. In the American League Ruth leads in runs and home runs with Wetherill and Meusel among top hitters. pitching honors go to Hudlin, Jones, and Lisenbee with strong records.
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Helen Wills Starts Comeback in Tennis Drive
Berkeley California May 6 Helen Wills ready to attempt a comeback with the world championship the goal She plans a strenuous campaign through spring and summer tournaments in England and the United States She sails to England next week and hopes Wimbledon will crown her as world champion and restore her American title Peck Griffin lauds her improved back court and service and her placement
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Spont Summary of Diverse 1920s City Sports Bits
Detroit infielder Mulleavy travels with Chicago White Sox for a trial under manager Schalk. Prince Khanima, heir to Assyria, seeks a Big Ten letter and may join fencing and track at University of Chicago. Drake certifies time for a world record in 8.2 seconds set by ISU medley at Drake Relays. Landis and Hickey urge Norton to bid Milwaukee franchise. Mrs Borchert may reconsider Brewers control. Frankie Ray autopsy sought after sudden death at 22 in Los Angeles. Missouri golf defeats Drake 9 14 to 6 14 at Columbia Mo.
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Cardinal Guild elects Merch president at ISU
Ames Iowa May 6 Louis D Merch of Cedar Falls was elected president of the Cardinal Guild the student government association at Iowa State College.
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Bartles Shepherd Oil Ad Promotes Northland Oils
Northland oils and gasoline sold by H. L. Diekmann from Waterloo Town now handle Bartles Shepherd products. Customer service remains satisfactory with guaranteed Northland oil quality. Call 8-W-Denver, Iowa for oils.
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25 High Schools in Track Meet at Grinnell Saturday
More than 400 athletes from 25 Iowa high schools will compete in the interscholastic track and field meet at Grinnell college Saturday. A track dual between Iowa State Teachers College and Grinnell College will be held with the meets. Washington of Cedar Rapids and East of Des Moines are expected to contend for prep event honors. Others entered include Ames, Brooklyn, Grant of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, West Chester, Colfax, Conrad, Corydon, Lincoln, Roosevelt, West Des Moines, Eldora, Knoxville, Marengo, Grinnell, University of Iowa, Marshalltown, Newton, Mason City, Pella, Wilton Junction, Iowa City, and Hudson.
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Rockne Rejects 1940 Football Rule Changes
Washington May 6 Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne decries changes to the 1940 football rules. He says lateral pass and fumbled punt limits reduce action and turn games into mere tea parties. Carnegie’s John T. McGovern echoes that rule makers are running the game and dulling its spirit.
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Cornell College Poised to Face Beloit in Dual Meet
Mount Vernon Iowa May 6 Cornell college aims for a mile relay upset over Beloit in the season opener. Capt Connie Muilenberg anchors the relay and also runs 440 and 220. Individual entries include Deemer Tennant Raymond Corletta and Babcock with limited field events strengths in weights discus shot put and javelin.
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Opening Hawks game draws crowd despite $1 admission
About 2000 attended the season opener as cool weather and a $1 gate kept others away. Ladies day starts today and will run every Tuesday and Friday. Mel Harder, a 19 year old pitcher, left Omaha for Dubuque after being released and is viewed as a potential star. Lee Bartlett filled in at first base as Fred Mollwitz sat with an injury. Red Murchison joined the Missions to Peoria after a $2000 deal with Cedar Rapids two years ago. Umpire Wiederquist, a Valley veteran, drew strong reactions for a ninth inning ruling at Plows at bat.
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Answers to 10WA Quiz Items
Miss Agnes Samuelson. The quote Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain. In 1838. In the women's reformatory at Rockwell City. The Sac and Fox Indians near Tama.
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