Pintz Backstop Joins Waterloo Baseball Squad
Old J Pluvius blindsided Waterloo with two heavy showers as Ottumwa tied Rock Island 3 3 in 11 innings. Waterloo led 1 0 when rain halted play. catcher Pintz joined the squad from Prairie du Chien. Barnholtz impressed as a rookie pitcher while Red Hamilton and Jim Grant were set to start.
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Dempsey Aids Flood Relief In Return to Ring
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey appeared publicly in Santa Monica and sparred three rounds with Tony Fuente to aid the Gables Beach club benefit for the Mississippi river relief fund. About $9,000 was raised in the event.
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Tony Fuente
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Rain Halts C. Shops’ Ball Game At Winthrop
The Illinois Central shops Winthrop baseball game scheduled for Sunday afternoon was postponed due to rain. A possible replacement date for the contest is being considered for next Sunday.
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Illinois Central
Prince of Wales Engaged Again Amid Daily Hazards
Restless Times in Moment: the Prince of Wales faces a hectic routine with cornerstone duties, horse mishaps, and renewed engagement rumors. The piece notes his resilience, plumed hat fashion, and a light tone on royal misadventures while local chatter covers road conditions, a vandalized fender, and various small-town incidents.
Pioneer Trackmen Narrow Win Over Iowa Teachers
Grinnell college trackmen defeated Iowa State Teachers 66.5 to 59.5 in Grinnell. Rinefort led Grinnell with wins in discus and shot put, while multiple Grinnell and Teachers athletes claimed event wins across sprints, distance, jumps, and hurdles.
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Mike McTigue Faces Pat McCarthy Ten Years Younger
New York May 5 Mike McTigue aged 39 again defies age as he meets Pat McCarthy, 10 years his junior, in a scheduled boxing bout at Yankee Stadium. If McTigue impresses as he did against Berlenbach and Sharkey, a title shot against Jack Delaney for the light heavyweight crown he once held could follow, with June 22 tentatively eyed for the bout.
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Sharkey
Jack Delaney
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Cobb suspended as authorities probe umpire shove incident
Ty Cobb faced lingering trouble in Detroit after a wartime style return was halted by a league suspension over his altercation with umpire Emmet Ormsby in Philadelphia. A strained tendon after a Buffalo slide compounded Cobb's woes as Ban Johnson weighed the offense and Connie Mack prepared a report to help resolve the case. Detroit officials urged lifting the ban while Michigan governor and Detroit mayor awaited developments.
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Detroit
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Red Ormsby
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Buffalo
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Mrs Borchert to Continue at Head of Brewer Club
Milwaukee May 9 Mrs Otto Borchert will remain president of the Brewers and has no plans to sell the club. This marks the second time a woman has led the team, with Mrs Charles Havener inheriting stock after her husband’s death. The club is valued around 309000 and Otto Borchert built his fortune from a $5 investment in the club. Other women in charge of major teams are noted, including Mrs Helen Britton and Mrs James O Dunn.
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Browns Rally Past Senators 8-3 In Six-Walk, Eight-Hit Win
In St. Louis yesterday the Browns drew six bases on balls and collected eight hits off four Washington pitchers while Tom Zachary limited the Senators to nine safeties. The Browns won to even the series at one game each.
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Baseball Players Kiwanis Guests Tomorrow Noon
Cletus Dixon manager of Waterloo MV league baseball team and three directors Sam Frank Ind Madigan and W A Reed will be Kiwanis luncheon guests tomorrow at Hotel Russell Lamson presiding. East High students Marys Pitts and Roy Furry will provide music with Pitts on euphonium and Furry on cornet.
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Seventeen Take Part In Waterloo Gun Club Trapshoot
Seventeen local shooting enthusiasts took part in the Waterloo Gun Club trapshoot at Byrnes Park Saturday. Despite wind and rain, excellent scores were posted with Harry Chapman achieving the high average of 94 hits out of 190.
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Michigan Track Team Defeats Iowa in Dual Meet
In Ann Arbor on May 1, the Michigan track squad held off Iowa to win the dual meet 51 to 12. With four events remaining Michigan solidified lead as Lamont Beals and Pflake led the 880 yard run and Hawkeyes failed to catch up in the remaining field events.
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New Hale Mile Record Likely at Veishea Meet
Ames Iowa May 9 Two track records may fall at Ames on Saturday in the half mile race featuring Alva Martin former Northwestern star and Captain Ray Conger of Iowa State They are to clash in the Veishea athletic showcase likely clocking the fastest Iowa State track half mile The Valley record of 1 57 and a 1 54 6 sprint pace by Reinke of Michigan are mentioned as benchmarks
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Ray Conger
Iowa State
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Exposition
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Conger
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Michigan
Sports results wrap for yesterday across leagues
Yesterday’s Mississippi Valley League saw Ottumwa beat Rock Island 3 to 0 while Burlington and Dubuque had rainouts. National League games included New York 5 Chicago 4 and St Louis 5 Brooklyn 0. American League notes featured New York 9 Chicago 0 and Philadelphia 2 Cleveland 4. Several games listed as rain or postponed with mixed scores across leagues.
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Upsets Rule In Preakness At Pimlico
Turf fans focus on the $50,000 Preakness at Pimlico Maryland today as Kentucky Derby contenders race. International entrant Satrap from William Du Pont alongside Fair Star, plus Scapa Flow Justice F Sweepser and Col. Bradley’s Boo and Bewithus challenge. The race mirrors Pimlico’s history of upsets, recalling 1923 winner Zei who clinched the Derby after finishing last here.
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Clarion High Wins Little Six Track Meet at Hampton
Clarion High School dominated the Little Six conference meet in Hampton as McGrath led with multiple wins including pole vault and 220 yard hurdles. Stevens of Eagle Grove delivered the best time in the mile and half mile, while Keefe of Algon others swept sprints and broad jump as rain fell during the event.
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Courier Special Service
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Webster City
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West High Net Team Beats Grundy Center in Tennis Meet
West High defeated Grundy Center 6-2 at Grundy Center with Rugg beating Dickinson 8-3 and Sloane topping Morrison 6-3 6-1. Kerr and Templeton each won in singles with strong 6-2 6-2 and 6-3 6-1 scores. Johnson and Bugs won doubles 6-4 and Templeton-Sloane triumphed 10-8 6-1. Old Rose likely to meet Mason City next Saturday.
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Ames Track Team Wins Dual Meet With Drake
Ames May 2 Iowa State College defeated Drake University in a dual track meet here Saturday by 7 1 2 to 5 1 2. A brisk south east wind hindered fast times. Witmer and Crelone led as top performers with Witmer winning the broad jump at 21 feet 11 inches and placing in low and high hurdles.
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Iowa State College
Drake University
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Traer Wins Tama County Track Meet at Toledo
Traer high school topped Tama county rivals with 48 1 2 points in Toledo as Dysart, Tama, and Toledo trailed. Five county records fell including Kensinger in the 100 yards and Christenson in the javelin, aided by a strong tail wind that boosted throws yet hindered jumps and vaults.
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Fight fans in Hawaii seek public boxing legalization
Honolulu May 9 fight fans in Hawaii urge Congress to amend the territorys organic act to legalize public boxing contests. The sport is popular locally but limited to private clubs or government property. passage would require aligning state laws and redefining affray to allow spectators at matches.
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Hafey's two homers pace Cards over Robins five to one
In Brooklyn on May 9, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Robins 5 to 1 as Funt Rhem shutout most of the game and Chick Hafey slugged two home runs and a single. Hafey's first blast came with one aboard in the second inning and his second in the eighth with no men on base.
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HOON AND RYAN CLASH IN PARK AT ELECTRIC PARK
Billy Hoon of Muscatine and Jimmy Ryan of Des Moines will clash in a six round main boxing match at Electric Park Wednesday evening. Promoter Ralph Alexander announced the card. Hoon attacks with power while Ryan brings experience and cleverness. Also on the program Kid Villa of Parkersburg faces Kid Spruce of Waterloo in the semi windup and Bob Leland meets Tiger Krause in the opener.
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