Hawks Aim to Match Beaten Bees in Rainout Hope
Waterlog Hawks seek a third win against Burlington Bees as rain drenches the Diamond. Groundkeeper Bob Willams warns field may be unplayable. tentative plans for a doubleheader tomorrow if today’s game is called off. Cletus Dixon weighs pitching options with Calmar and Decorah rookies under consideration and Ralph Lobdett on the bench awaiting warm weather and opportunity.
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Burlington Bees
Wateriog Hawks
Bob Willams
Ben Dimond
Kechuk
Dixon
Ralph
Hawks
Joe Prevost
Eddie Spellman
Berres
Aelas
Gome
Biron
Rapp
Standings and results from regional and national leagues
The column lists standings for the Mississippi Valley League with Rock Island Dubuque Keokuk and others, yesterday's results including Rock Island at Davenport and Burlington at Waterloo, plus national leagues American and National League standings and yesterday's outcomes. It also notes American Association and Western league positions and upcoming schedules with cities like St Louis Chicago New York Philadelphia and Cincinnati.
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Mississipte Valley Weague
W.L
Pet
Rktattd
Rapids
Dubuque
Waterloo
Keokuk
Moling
Rock Island
Davenport Dubuque Ve. TiKeokue
Chicago
Ramey
Cincinnati
Pibbsburgh
Wedi Phladelphia
Mob
Pat
York
Clevel
Philn
Tony
St. Louis
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Calonga
St. Louk
K. Grey
Palls i
Toledo
St. Paul
Laliavilin
Minneapolis
Ios
Indianapelix
Wichlin
Omaha
Topeka
Oklahoma Fly
Des Mother
Denver
Sacaeees Teale Wiehita
Omaha Tier Ala
Iby International News
Alrphenson
Cigago
Fe Louis Tieve DS
Brisch
High St. Louis
Urhit
Go'dout
Grantham
Spiteburgh
Jamieson
Claveland
Alp
Foxx
Ade McManus
Rbs
Gethin
New York
Clancy
Stress
Dubuque Takes Third Straight From Keokuk
Dubuque swept the opening series with Keokuk in a rain delayed final 1 to 0. Bowers held the feeble Keokuk bats, while Dubuque's Tigers base running and sharp fielding produced the narrow win as Umpire Price halted play with conditions worsening.
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Dubuque
Krokuk
Shinski
Pote
Ab. Gardner
Sqrazin
Wolfere Alwell
Ss Criner
Diamond
Pole
Poors
Fattarson
Atwell
Keokuk
Sarazin
Ford
Patterson
Shinashi
Russell
Weege
Garlick
Welfe
Ste pi af Ste pi af Hitter Leaders In Baseball
A garbled sports brief lists leading hitters and totals for the season. Ruth and Foxx from the American League top the chart with six and five home runs while O'Doul Jackson and Wilson are noted among the National League leaders.
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Geheig
Ruth
Foxx
Nationale
Otto O'Doul
Jackson
L. Wilson
Young U S Davis Cup team to face Canada in Montreal
A youthful American Davis Cup squad, all under 25, will challenge Canada in Montreal May 16 17 and 18. The quartet headed by Johnny Hennessey includes Wilmer Allison Johnny Van Ryn and George Lott. Lott could join only in emergencies and Van Ryn was new to Davis Cup this year.
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New York
Canada
Montreal
Ble Bul Tilden
Bill Johnston
United States
Nadians
Mexico
Europe
Tilden
Frank Hunter
Johnny Hennessey
Indianapolis
Wilmer Allison
Fort Worth
Johnny van Ryn
Orange
N. J
George Lott
Chicago
Lott
van Rynhel
Hennessey
France
Altho Tilden
George
Allison
van Ryn
Princeton
Byrnes Park Golfers organize to name officers and rules
A Byrnes Park Golfers meeting at city hall laid plans for a membership drive with $1 fees for men and women, free memberships for schoolboys, posting a summary of rules near the starting tee, and committees for tournaments grounds and membership. An executive committee led by Leon A. Link and others will supervise.
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Byrnes Park
Park Course
Ev Tr
Execc
Ytive
Leon A. Link
Louis Herkinger
A. L. Porter
Dell Jahnson
George Watson
Maia
Wil
Pyle Runners in Hasy Race Win by Salo Again
Dallas May 21 Pyle's trans continental derby covered 34 miles to Fort Worth after a 79 mile Sherman run. Johnny Salo Passaie New Jersey clocked 11 hours 22 minutes 18 seconds for the Sherman Dallas lap, finishing second overall with Gavueci of England close behind and Urneki of Italy fourth.
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Dallas
Pete Gavueci
England
Giusto Urneki
Italy
Gavani
Wild Bill Hints and Hums On Golf Swing Control
Article praises a compact controlled swing, citing Bill as a model who keeps backswing short to maintain balance. It discusses timing, balance, and pivot, warns against overswing, and notes Sal Metzger offers a printed illustrated reader for request via self addressed stamped envelope.
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LY Sol Metzger
Alec Snilen
Sir Menthern
Bill
Sal Metzger
Triangular Boat Regatta on Charles Delayed Debut Crews
Cambridge May 11 Cornell Harvard and MIT enter second annual triangular regatta on upper Charles River course this afternoon. Weather clear as crews begin their first race in the noteworthy event with strong performances anticipated from the three universities.
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Cambridge
Mass
Cornell
Harvard
Cornell University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Freeland Emerges In Preakness Dash For Derby Hope
In Baltimore May 11 Dr Freeland a Light Brigade daughter colt from W J Salmon stable won the Preakness signaling a potential Derby bid at Churchill Downs next Saturday. Minotaur finished second as part of a Derby hopeful cast including Essare Beacon Hill and the Nut. Despite strong interest from eastern outfits, field size for the Derby has dwindled with fewer than 30 starters expected. Hermitage failed to show form dampening Earl Sande’s plans while Simba Lewotte and Mel Foo face uncertain Derby futures.
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Baltimore
Churchill Downs
Dr. Freeland
Light Brigade
Teddle Fron
W. J. Salmon
Rennigh
Tom Healy
Minotaur
Freeland
Nut
Essare
Beacon Hill
Salmon Colt
Charles Graffagnini
New York
John R. Thompson
Chicago
Sanie
Earl Sande
Ruanencas
Harry F. Sinclair
Sam Hildreth
Simba
Lewotte
Mel Foo
Rancocas
Independence Boxing Card Promises Local Exhibitions
Independence will host a boxing exhibition Wednesday night at Orr hall on Second avenue, sponsored by the Independence Athletic club. Main bout features Ray Krause of Cclweth against Floyd Winsor of Independence at 138 pounds. Preliminary matches include Harry Johnson vs Percy Cameron 166 pounds, Young Gordon vs Jimmie Hamilton 135 pounds, and Young Trimble vs Kid Carson 142 pounds. Ralph Alexander of Waterloo to referee. Drake and Iowa State meet in Des Moines with twelve events listed. Cyclones favored.
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Guvrrior
Independence
Independence Athletic Club
Orr
Second Avenue
Ray Krause
Cclweth
Floyd Winsor
Harry Johnson
Percy Cameron
Waterloo
Young Gordon
Jimmie Hamilton
Cedar Rapids
Young Trimble
Kid Carson
Ralph Alexander
Fights Last Night Feature Wide Boxing Card
A Chicago based association reported results from a packed slate. Tony Cangoner defeated Andra Rowtis in New York while Otto von Porat stopped Jack de Mive in Hoboken. Armando Santiago knocked out Jionnyboy Finnegan in Boston, and San Francisco saw Billy Light outpoint Babs Anders. Lonin Kid Kaplan bested Billy Wallace in New York, with Jack Ror English defeating Brico Flayert in a separate New York bout.
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Fy Tha
Assacietat Presad
Chicago
Tony Cangoner
New York
Andra Rowtis
France
Otto von Porat
Norway
Jack de Mive
Hoboken
N. J
Armando Santiago
Cuba
Jionnyboy Finnegan
Boston
San Francisco
Cal
Billy Light
St. Maul
Minn
Babs Anders
San Jose
New Yorks
Lonin Kld Kaplan
Bily Wallace
Cleveland
Jack Ror
Brico Flayert
Orange Trackmen at Independence Meet Preview
East High school trackmen compete at Independence in a triangular meet with Waterloo Independence Oelwein and Manchester. The Orange and Black, seasoned by many meets, are favored to win. West High stays home in Waterloo, while Estherville and Waverly squads back out due to weather.
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East High School
Independence
Waterloo
Oelwein
Manchester
Midge Makeever
West High
Estherville
Waverly
League Leaders and batting leaders in early May reported
National League leaders include Stephenson with 474 runs and 23 RBIs for the Cubs, Frisch and Prisch among doubles and triples, Flowers among stolen bases. American League leaders show Gehringer with 26 runs, Mantle and Mantle-like mentions, McManus with 35 hits, and Gehringer again with 27 RBIs. Pitching notes reference a Tigers pitcher Wong and a loss.
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Prey
Stephenson
Gubs
Stephenson Cubs
Prisch
Frisch
Memers
Oll
Giants
Flowers
Pitehing
Cubs
Jamieson
Tadlans
Gehringer
Tigers
Eltmann
McManus
Indians
Atexwater
Aire
Browns
Gehrig
Yanks
Stalen
Fonseca
Averill
Jennson
Wong
Turbulent upheaval at University of Iowa athletics unit
Changes sweep Iowa City athletic department as George Bresnahan is named director and Robie Williams cited as top candidate to replace Barry. Edward Lauer becomes athletic committee chair while rumors swirl about possible successors from Missouri or Minnesota. The Bett ing era ends with new facilities under construction and scrutiny of the Hawks program.
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University of Towa
Towa
Justin MM
Sam) Barry
Walter A. Jessip
George Bresnahan
Wester
Paul Betting
Belting
Orville Simmons
Simmons
Department of Athletics
Barry
Howard Jones
University of Southern California
Robie Willams
University of Wisconsin
Jlown University Athletic Department
Wuld
Williams
Marquette University of Milwaukee
Frank Murray
Marquette
Edward Lauer
Breshahan
Lauer
Gwynn Henry
University of Missouri
Clarence Spears
University of Minnesota
Ingvetsen
Iowa City
Sagversen
Iowa
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Lemuy
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Judnick
Stockton
Genin
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Nils
Hende
Bott
Loventech
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Twlen
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Rondeny
Atruck
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Latehke
Giehka Winth
Mott
Hall
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Jack Berg
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DRAKE
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Des Moines
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Bev. Dimond
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Firestone Gas
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Repass Automobile Co
West Park
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