Water block Hawks open season with parade and big crowd hopes
The Waterloo Hawks' season opens tomorrow at home against Burlington with a parade and ceremonies. Rumors place Graig Becker or Ralph Lobdell as opening pitcher, Eddie Spellman catching, Dixon at first base, Kernan second, Serre third, and a contested shortstop. Park changes include a deep center wall and a new press box for eight.
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George
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Graig Becker
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Ralph Lobdell
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Eddie Spellman
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Joe Kernan
Tibbe Serre
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Joe Prevost
Jack Frost
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Opening Day Echoes as eight Mississippi Valley clubs spark season
The article notes baseball’s opening day charm across the Mississippi Valley League eight clubs led by Waterloo and Burlington Bees. Manager Cletus Dixon fears weather delays affect form while fans crave a pennant race. It urges balanced competition, warns Hawks’ potential, and celebrates sport’s revival spirit with local pride and future hopes.
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First Hawk Prize Promises 15 Jewel Bulova Watch
The Waterloo Hawk who first hits a homer will win a 15 jewel Bulova watch from Okinowe. W. J. Shopnitz, store manager, says the first player to connect safely will receive a hand-tooled steer hide billfold, and the first Hawk to count Tin will get a clarer lighter. Prizes will be awarded at the park by Okinows representatives.
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Okinowe
W. J. Shopnitz
Ok!nows
Persson Offers 25 Percent for Porat Bout in Chicago
Stockholm May 7 40 Py Harry Persson Swedish heavyweight has received an offer of 25 percent of the gate or guarantee of 10000 for a bout with Otto von Porat to be staged in Chicago announced today.
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Chicago
Giants Take Third Game From Cardinals in Pitchers Battle
New York May 7 The Giants won the third game from the Cardinals 3 to 1 in a pitchers battle between Clarence Mitchell and Bill Walker. The Cardinals’ lone run came on a ninth inning homer by Wilson. Box score shows Montreal style confusion. New York offense led by Terry and Jackson with Lindstram and Cohen contributing. Bases on balls favored New York 7 to 4, with 2:10 time.
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Salo Challenges Gavuzzi for Lead in Pyle's Event
Holdenville Oklahoma May 7 Pi Johnny Salo presale from New Jersey policed men trails Fete Gavuzzi of Southampton England in CG C Byte cross country derby. Salo reduces Gavuzzi lead to one hour 55 minutes 30 seconds after finishing 60 miles from Muskogee in 8 08 40. Gayuzzi third Gutato Umek Trieste second in elapsed time.
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Mayor to Open Season with First Pitch at Valley Park
Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts will officially open the baseball season at Mississippi Valley league park by tossing the first ball. A morning parade led by the American Legion band and Boy Scout drum corps will travel from Memorial hall to the park, with city officials and baseball club members joining. The flag will be raised before the pitch and the pennant will be raised at a later date.
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Mississippi Valley League Baseball Park
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Waterloo
Burlington
Baseball Association
Standings and results across American and National Leagues
The standings show several teams with records in the American and National Leagues, including Philadelphia, Cleveland, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, and Boston. Yesterday’s results note Detroit beating Boston and Washington, plus various league-wide results and a Western League slate with no games scheduled.
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Spring prospects for Bees and Hawks fire up clubs
GEORGE YOUNG of the Burlington Bees and CHETUS L. DIXON of the Waterloo Hawks project a competitive season. Young forecasts an almost exclusive rookie pitching staff with veterans elsewhere and an 18-man first trip lineup. Dixon cites poor weather delaying evaluation but expects a spirited campaign and a pennant challenge, noting infield and outfield strength while pitching remains uncertain.
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FIGHTS LAST NIGHT AP REPORTS AROUND THE NATION
Reports from Wheeling Newark Jersey City and other cities describe boxing results with several bouts decided by points. Notable outcomes include Benny Bass over Pete Mack in New York and Freddie Miller defeating Babe Keller in Cincinnati.
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Wheeling
Endie Gdord
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Newcastle
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Chicago
Roy Newton
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Philadelphia
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Jersey City
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Jennny Vastui
Cincinnati
Freddie Miller
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Toledo
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Xnmneapolis
Jones Model On Right Arm Action
Instructional golf feature by Sol Metzger examining Bobby Jones and others with emphasis on the right arm action during the downswing. Describes starting the downswing with the left shoulder, then the right arm straightening through the shot to add power. Notes common faults and suggests cures. Contains game box score details from a Washington-Cleveland game with Holloway and Grant pitching.
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Bobby Jones
Jit Barnes
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Promoter Announces Outdoor Boxing Arena at White City Park
Promoter Mique Malloy announced plans for an outdoor boxing arena at the White City amusement park with seating for about 5 000. The venue is to be completed in six weeks. The United States Golf Association aims to compel use of a lighter larger golf ball in 1930, per vice president Herbert H. Ramsay.
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Mique Malloy
United States
Gol Association
Herbert H. Ramsay
League teams begin season with confident mood in IIAC
Opening games feature Waterloo at Waterloo, Davenport at Moline, Rock Island at Cedar Rapids, and Keokuk at Dubuque. Each club fields mostly new players as the Mississippi Valley league begins, with Waterloo relying on a veteran catcher and manager while Cedar Rapids bets on Speas’s return and a strong pitching staff. Davenport shows wide changes, Keokuk enters as the league’s dark horse with a new park and leadership, all predicting a tight race into September.
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Edward Fbeichle
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Gate City
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