Cobb Receives Ovation as Athletics Triumph in Detroit
Ty Cobb returned in uniform to Detroit amid the loudest cheers from fans hostile to his team. The Athletics beat Detroit 6 to 3 after Cobb doubled in his first at bat. A celebratory luncheon at the Masonic Temple drew about 1,000 admirers, followed by a parade past City Hall with Mayor John W Smith and Governor Fred W Green.
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Luke and His Uke and the Yard Lively Baseball Summary
The report covers two games with Detroit at Philadelphia, and Washington at Chicago. Details include stolen bases, sacrifices, double plays, key pitching lines, walks, and strikeouts. Whitehill and Grove split the losses, with Whitehill listed as losing pitcher in the Detroit game and Thomas handling Chicago. Umpires named. Time figures noted.
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Inventor of golf ball still living holds many patents
Stamford Conn May 11 Golf is an ancient and honorable game but the ball used today is the invention of a man still living Francis H Richards of Stamford whose factories are in New York He holds about 100 patents on golf balls and many more on typographic machines machine shop tools and weighing machinery He is 76 years old
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La Porte City High Beats Hudson 4 3 in Baseball
La Porte City high baseball team defeated Hudson 4 to 3 yesterday afternoon. La Porte scored three runs in the first inning and one in the seventh, while Hudson tallied two runs in the second and one in the seventh. Hudson battery was Kelsey and Gutnecht. winning pitcher was Raymond with Johnson. La Porte had five hits and one error. Hudson had six singles and two errors.
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OWIM Exhibition at Y M Friday
A swimming exhibition with 11 numbers is set for 7 30 p m Friday at the Y M C A under E R Record. It features beginner strokes, relays, diving, lifesaving, and a final emblem awards event. This is the third such show this year, preceding the next week’s free swimming school.
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Red Sox maul Kerr to beat Indians 6 5 in series opener
Red Sox defeat Indians 6 to 5 in the first game of the series. Karr allowed 10 hits in 4 2 3 innings, Hudlin and Levson allowed two and two hits respectively. Burns and Sewell turned double plays with Rothrock, Todt, and J Sewell on base. Umpires Nallin Van Guffin and Dinneen worked the game. Time 1 50.
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Churchill Drug Endorses TENNYSON as Best Value Cigar
The Churchill Drug Company heartily recommends TENNYSON as the greatest value on the cigar stands today. This endorsement highlights TENNYSON as a standout choice for smokers seeking quality and affordability in a crowded market.
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Hawks Pursue Early Straw and Baseball Season in Ottumwa
Ottumwa merchants plan straw season alongside the baseball start as warm weather signals opening. West Point cadets under Leo Novak post wins over Colgate Columbia and West Virginia, with Novak rumored to gain a salary raise next year. Umpire QC J Campbell shines in Valley league after Rock Island series. Parker of Burlington causes brief bench incident with water bucket. Cletus Dixon, Hawks pilot, remains a top draw for the Plows’ home games.
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Quarter Mile Star Recovers After Auto Crash
Emerson Bud Spencer once bedridden after a wartime auto crash has regained health and aims at the 440 yard dash record. He has already run 47 4-5 seconds this season, closing on Ted Meredith's 47 2-5 seconds set in 1916. Coach R L Templeton receives major credit for the recovery.
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Speedy thief Dick leads base stealing circuit stars
His amazing speed on the paths places him among premier base thieves of the circuit. Dick commands a group including Spot Grant, a top comedian and strong third baseman, with brother Jim, Red Hamilton, and Tibbie Serre who once starred for Preston Gray in Rock Island, all popular figures in Molina.
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Cyclones Meet Missouri In First Game At New Baseball Field
Ames dispatch reports Iowa State aims to snap a nine game losing streak with a renewed batting attack led by capt Ed Hill as Missouri counterparts Veishen Neu man Feldkamp prepare to pitch Lefty Dorr and Dale for Iowa State Feldkamp is the one armed Missouri star who recently beat Iowa State Kruse or Johnson will catch for ISU as the series opens on the new field east of the stadium
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Pro Basketball Rules Eased by American League
Chicago May 11 1 Pro basketball teams will ignore dribble limits and double foul rules under a new set of league rules. Club owners approved the changes at a schedule meeting in Chicago. The dribble will not be limited to one bounce and double fouls will be settled by a jump ball. Five personal fouls will banish a player instead of four.
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Bobby Jones debunks putt motionless theory
New York May 11. Bobby Jones says the popular idea that a perfect golfer must hold his body motionless while putting is wrong. He notes that he and Walter Hagen do not hold still, blasting the theory in quotes from the American Golfer to fellow stars of the game.
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