Weather Dampens Big League Action Across Leagues
Rain and cold weather halted most National League games with Chicago at Cincinnati postponed by wet grounds and Philadelphia Brooklyn as well as Boston New York rained out. In the American League Washington Boston games were canceled by severe cold while New York Philadelphia were rain delayed. Chicago defeated Detroit 9 to 3 behind strong hitting. Joe Jackson and Colling each had three hits. Uhlie Cleveland won his second American League start beating the Browns 4 to 2 with solid defense and timely bunts.
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Chicago
Detroit
Sox
Erickson
Faber
Fnally
Cunningham
Joe Jackson
Colling
Ty Cobb
Uhie
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Browns
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburon
Cincinnati
St Louis
Washington
Elbert to Defend Trophy at Iowa Trapshooting Meet
Mason City Iowa May 8 Bert Elbert a Des Moines theatrical man will defend the IHazard trophy the world double target champion against Elmer Hinshaw Spirit Lake a former state warden at the forty second Iowa state trapshooting tournament to be held on the Emery traps June 17 18 and 19 Sam Foster Cerro Gordo Gun club president has matched them Hinshaw is recovering from pneumonia suffered in Des Moines about six weeks ago Elbert won the cup from William Ridley last year and also defended it at the Grand American handicap in Chicago
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Mason City
B. F
Kip
Elbert
Des Moines
Ihazard
Cham- Yeon
Elmer’ C.hinshaw
Spirit Lake
Sam Foster
Cerro Gordo
Eibert
William Ridley
Springfield
Tsit
A. H. Winkler
Chicago
Windy City
Hinshaw
Towa
Reynolds to Fight Katauski For Welterweight Title
Cedar Rapids May 8 Reynolds and Katauski are negotiating a welterweight title bout. Chicago promoters sent articles of agreement to Reynolds in Omaha for signature. Articles set weight at 148 pounds ringside and a final agreement on this may change. Katauski has posted 100 dollars with Ed Smith as a weight and appearance guarantee for a finish wrestling contest.
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Cedar Rapids
Jack Reynolds
Pete Katauski
Chicago
Reynolds
Omaha
Ed Smith
Katanski
Smith
West Sends Track Team to Cedar Valley Meet
West high will send its track squad to Waverly for the Cedar Valley meet tomorrow. The meet is a key early-season event for local schools and the Waterloo school could keep the silver trophy if victorious. Coach Max Miller relies on Doc Miller in sprints and field events, Peterson in the distances, and a strong group including Allen, Miller, Sedgwick, Brown, Hoag, Merrill, Owen, and Allan to collect points.
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Waverly
Cedar Valley
West
Waterloo
Max Miller
Doc” Miller
Peterson
V. Allen
Sedgwick
Butch” Brown
Hoag
Merrill
C. Owen
H. Owen
R. Allan
Toledo pastors oppose Willard Dempsey bout on July 4
The Toledo Ministerial union of 150 pastors protested the planned July 4 Willard Dempsey fight in Toledo. They condemned the event as violations of state law and humanity and vowed to urge the governor to block it. If needed a deputies at ringside would press for sheriff action. Tex Rickard had chosen Toledo as the site.
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Toledo
Errot
Tex Rickard
Lake Frie
Baseball Results From Chicago Cleveland And More
In Chicago Detroit beat Chicago 9 to 9 in a rough scoring game with partial inning details. Cleveland edged St Louis 2 to 4 on a chilly day with pitchers Galla Lowdermilk and Severeidy on the mound. Washington Boston New York Philadelphia games were delayed by cold and incomplete box scores.
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St. Louis
Galla
Lowdermilk
Nanamaker
Washington
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Cain
Baseball scores and standings noted from league games
National League results list St Paul 6 Columbus 3 and Louisville 2 Kansas City 8 with Indianapolis 4 while Evansville 4 Terre Haute 2 and Bloomington 0 lead to mixed outcomes. Western and other leagues show mostly scheduled games, with New York at Brooklyn and Boston at Philadelphia on Friday.
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Louisville
Minneapolis
Columbus
Indianapoli
Kansas
City
Milwaukee
Toledo
American Association
St. Paul
Peemnegparis
Kansas’ City
Indianapolis
Evansville
Terre Haute
Bloomington
Peoria
Rockford A
Ateling
Fifth Annual Grade School Track Meet Planned
The Y M C A hosts the fifth annual grade school track and field meet on May 17 at Fifth and Locust. Over 200 boys in four weight classes compete with finals at 2 p.m. Entries due May 13. Officials include Jack Skien Max Miller Jack Lee and Elmer L Ritter.
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Fifth and Locust Streets
Jack Skien
Y. M
C. A
Max Miller
West High
Jack Lee
Evening Courier
Elmer L. Ritter
Hawthorne
Australians Lured by American Nut Boxers and Boxing Stunts
The article chronicles American lightweight boxer Harry Stone's reception in Australia, where his flamboyant stunts and ring antics captivate crowds and press. It notes his public displays, tramside runs, and shadow boxing, boosting his fame while shaping Aussie views on American “nut” boxers.
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Australia
Harry Stone
New York City
Stone
Adair Ts Plans Fight as Match Is Called Off
The Adair team and managers reported progress in contract talks with Waterloo for a match in Des Moines. Adair said he planned to fight, but the bout was cancelled and he was redirected to Des Moines. Separately Boston and others discussed an outlaw pageball league with teams including Boston Providence Brooklyn and Philadelphia plus Ottawa or Toronto and Newark.
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Barney
Adairt Ae
Des Moines
Tagets
Questport
Boscton
Boston
Providence
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Montreal
Ottawa
Toronto
Newark
Sections Picked on Amateur Card
Amateur baseball grows rapidly as the National Baseball federation splits into regional sections. Secretary Tom Nokes outlines 1919 championship plan with sections deciding their own champions and advancing to semi finals before the national title in the fall. The seven divisions cover Middle West to Northwest with many major cities including Cleveland Detroit Pittsburgh Johnstown Buffalo Philadelphia New York and others. Entries for the inter city series close July 1 with a July 7 meeting in Cincinnati to adopt the schedule.
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National Baseball Federation
Tom Nokes
Pacific Coast
Far West
Federation
Glass AA
Cincinnati
Middle West
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Detroit
Toledo
Indianapolis
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Scranton
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Houston
Tex
Mobile
Birmingham
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Atlanta
Savannah
Kansas City
St Louis
Memphis
Omaha
Lincoln
Des Moines
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Duluth
Chicago
Winnipeg
Canada
Practice Shoot Sunday At Waterloo Gun Club
Waterloo Gun club members hold a practice shoot at Byrnes Park Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock as preparation for upcoming registered shoots in the city. Dr Shattenberger chronic kidney specialist Waterloo Hotel schedules and notices follow.
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Waterloo
Dr. Shattenberger
Hofel
Diamond Glints in Giants Reds Baseball Trade Talk
The New York Giants sought waivers on Columbia college star George Smith with Brooklyn claiming him on loan. John McGraw recalled the waivers and pitched Smith elsewhere to test his value. Roush and Kopf joined the Reds preparing for the season, with Sallee’s back still lame and Moseley, back from Italy, eager to return to the Reds after serving as a sergeant and teaching Italian soldiers baseball.
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George Smith
Columbia Collegian
Brooklyn
Smith
John McGraw
Phillies
John
George
Roush
Kopf
Reds
Excent
Harry Sallee
Cincinnati
Earl Moseley
Italy
Ohio
Prairie Division Boys in It in World War I
Excerpts from a historical review recount a Prairie division unit in the World War I fighting. Waterloo area youths Fred Stearne Ben Howrey Myron Ar buckle Roy Whitney joined regiments, fought early and long, sharing side by side with Tommies and Australians and earning a famed Yankee compliment. Previous copy received by F H Stearns.
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Waterloo
Fred Stearne
Ben. Howrey
Myron
Arbuckle
Roy Whitney
Prairie
Divi
Die- Birch
Luxemburg
A-Staff
F. H
Stearns
Clay -Street
Ara
British Empire
Empire
Iit
Grinnell Prepares For Nebraska Dual in Ames Week
Grinnell College track team gears up for a dual meet with Nebraska here next Saturday after a strong Ames dual showing. Key sprinters like Grinnell, Cowden and Minty are expected to lead sprints and relays, while Evans, Vinsel and others look to excel in hurdles and distance events. The Huskers’ strength lies in weights and distance runs, potentially shaping the final point spread.
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Grinnell
Grinn ‘College
Asters
Nebraska
Ames
Aggies
Dashen
Cowden
Llowa
Evenin
Crane
Minty
Evans
Vinsel
Drake
Fourth of July and Medal Honors Recap Highlight Dated Item
The article notes celebrations of the Fourth of July with mentions of Albert, Hamel, and diggers, praising medals of honor from the United States Congress. It also reports the second shipment of Milb Electric autos received by Auto Exchange on Sycamore Street and on display.
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Wsat Hamel
Albert
Belgium
United State
Divi
Audision
Sma
S.C
T. 7
Milb
Auto Exchange
Lerg ‘Sycamore Streat
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