Cubs Slip From Lead as Hale Steps In
In a tight North Side clash the Cubs fell to the Robins 6 to 2, slipping to third. Burleigh Grimes kept Chicago quiet with six hits allowed as Hack Wilson pinch hit but made little impact. Charley Grimm left stranded on third base as Brooklyn secured the win.
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The Cricket Lesson On Listening And Seeing
A naturalist John Burroughs shows a friend how a cricket chirp sounds as loud as a dropped dime, proving perception shapes hearing. The scene shifts to a city street where a hunter notices ducks high above and narrowly avoids stepping into traffic. Baseball scores and player notes mix in as a Reds vs Braves game reports and a rib injury to Frank Dawson are briefly noted.
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White Sox Lose First Game in Philadelphia Rally Stuns Sox
In Philadelphia on May 41 Connie Ink’s hustling club extended its winning streak to eight with a 5 to 2 victory over the White Sox. Urban Waber started, five runs charged to him and Thomas, Grove pitched four innings, while Motes Grave sparked Chicago’s loss with two hits. Philadelphia’s offense struck late, securing the win after a tense seventh inning.
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Deceased Fan Funds Free Games for Rock Island Boys
Devonport Ta May The memory of the late W I Marshall of Rock Island will be enshrined in the hearts of all Rock Island boys Under the ace of The Mississippi Valley league in Rock Island Announce that members of the Marshall family have made arrangements for the boys to see all games at Douglas Park except Sunday during the 1926 season free A substantial sum has been donated to the Rock Island Fans association to take care of the expense The gift was made in memory to Mr Marshall who was one of the city's most ardent baseball fans To boys who were accustomed to attending games at Douglas Park Mr Marshall was a familiar figure in the grandstand They will see him again as they used to standing at the gate smiling benevolently on a group of ragged urchins with one hand in his pocket and the other around the neck of a solemn faced lad Whose eyes told his great desire to see the game As in days gone by they will be his guests The arrangement was agreed upon by the baseball association with one exception that being that the boys be orderly while at the game Mr Marshall never attended a ball game on Sunday and for that reason the family does not include games on Sunday in the gifts
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Baseball Scoreboard Snippet From Late Averages
Fragmentary baseball card style text lists yesterday's homeruns by teams such as St. Louis Chicago New York and notes totals for National and American leagues tied to players Bottomley Grimm Bouthworth Bodwinley with unclear attributions and partisan formatting.
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Grant Leads Hawk Hitters as Leam Takes Road Spot
Grant leads the Hawk hitters with a 13.423 average as the team opens a road series. Regulars Fleury Mather Worthington Dixon Rice Klevenow Clarke and others post strong at bats. Pitchers Hamilton and Jim Grant boast perfect 1.000 marks while Deacon House Toe Widmar Ander son Cy Williams and Kaplan Lamanski add modest totals.
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Derby Contenders Pompey Bubbling Over Edge for Kentucky Derby
Louisville dispatch reports rising interest in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs as Pompey arrives and Bubbling Over and Baggenbaggage prepare for final training. Both contenders test for the mile and a quarter Derby distance with finishing touches and rider assignments noted.
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Lenglen and Wills Set For Match At Championship Tennis
Paris May 32 Suzanne Lenglen arrives from Cannes to practice ahead of the Francio-American women’s matches. She will not play against Miclen Wills in the women’s event, as she plans to compete in the French national championships and Wimbledon instead. The American champion is expected to face Lenglen in other events, with Lenglen likely to dominate in both singles and doubles.
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Well-Groomed All Day Hair Product Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts 6 Will-Groomed or Well-Groomy as a dignified grooming cream. It claims the product costs a few cents per jar at drug stores and keeps natural blowouts and hair sleek all day. It promises grease-free styling that controls unruly or shampooed hair for social and business wear.
International Golf Match May Go Ahead At Unknown Site
After a conference with English officials, Robert J. Gardner announced a British against American golf match will be played. The scene may be St Andrews or another UK venue, with site to be chosen by transportation needs. The American team, led by Bobby Jones, practiced at Walton Heath with players Gunn, Wrancig, Guillucci, van Elm, Sweetser, Mackenstie, and Gardner.
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Royal and Ancient Committee
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Boston
George van Elm
Los Angeles
Jes: Sweetser
New York
Roland Mackenstie
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Robert A. Gardner
Chicago
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Women’s Athletic Body at Upper Iowa Elects New Officers
May 12 Special reports that Fay ette Mrs Mellray of Rodd was elected president of the Women’s Athletic Association at Upper Iowa University after the recent board election. She has served as treasurer for two years and won a university sweater. Kathryn Kirwin was named vice president Wilma Jenh secretary and Naomi Smith treasurer, all from Mayette.
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West High Girls Swim Team Wins Triangular Meet
West High girls win a triangular swimming meet against East High and WY. UA. quartets in the WOW pool last night. The Qld Rose tea scored 291% points while the W. aA. feat tallied 5 Me points and the t fish team j finished with 87 points.
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Winchford to Have Final Community Meeting on Friday
Winchford will hold its final community meeting of the year in the assembly room of the Winchford consolidated school on Friday evening May 34. The program includes a piano solo by Margaret Giesler, a talk by H I Fell from Iowa State Teachers College, a vocal solo by Genavieve Garlauil, a one act play, a nightingale piano-cornet duet by Mr Levyersee and Mr Beaty, and a Waterlooks club launch performance.
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Iowa State Teachers College
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Waterlooks Club
City Council Defeats Main Street Repair Resolution
The council this week rejected a resolution for Main Street repair and reconstruction. A prior plan to connect East and West Kelly fleet with Daksgu Street was brought up again but defeated.
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Wis
Iowa coaching school to open June 14
Iowa City May 12 Special More than 200 coaches and physical directors are expected to attend Iowa's summer course in athletic coaching and physical education. The six week program begins June 14 featuring football by B A Ingwersen basketball by J M Barry baseball by OL TE Vogel and track by Gtl Brestianan
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Johnson Co. Pushes Its Road Program
Johnson County advances a six year road improvement plan totaling 4.7 million dollars. Work includes paving No. 4 north to Linn County, paving No. 7 from gas to west, and graveling primary No. 13. completion expected within three weeks as part of county efforts to improve transportation infrastructure.
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