Faber Defeats Perry In Narrow Pitching Battle
Philadelphia May 1 Faber defeated Perry in a pitching duel. Faber held Philadelphia hitless through six and two thirds innings as Chicago scored the decisive runs on Gandil’s double and a single by Collins. Burns and Jamieson contributed late threats but failed to change the outcome.
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Cardinals Missed Chance to Sign Hollocher in Past
The article recalls Branch Rickey passing on Charlie Hollocher years ago, believing him mediocre. Hollocher later starred for the Cubs, while the Cardinals could have used his bat. Hollocher, a St. Louis native, rose through minor leagues before shining with Portland and then the Cubs, where he showed star potential. Also notes Tom Blodgett leaving club to join the army.
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Pennant Dope at 4A Glance Standings Note
Standings snapshot lists schedules and results across major leagues. American Association shows Sioux City 32 leading Des Moines 7 and Topeka 1 at Omaha 13 with St. Joseph 2, along with Hutchinson 4 Joplin 1 and nearby games. American League features Chicago at Washington and St. Louis at New York among others. National League cards Boston at St. Louis and Philadelphia at Chicago with several matchups across the circuit.
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Unruly War Time Riffers Urge Bond Buy Now
Fragmented lines urge immediate purchase of fuel and war bonds amid shortages. Notes on coal stocks, Red Cross drives, and patriotic slogans mix with quips about shortages, taxes, and daily life during wartime. Mentions German defeat, climate talk, and ordinary citizens debating purchases and savings.
Waterloo Scrappers Shine in Cedar Rapids Exhibition
Waterloo’s Livyrd Huntley, a hard hitting welterweight, pummeled Al Greenwood of Omaha in 10 rounds though a KO was blocked by Greenwood’s defense. Huntley showed strong improvement and won fan support. Lightweight Kid Lavigne knocked out Larry Condon in the second round after a first round stagger.
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Ty Cobb fading but still greatest all around baseball figure
The piece surveys Ty Cobb s decline amid 1915 season notes with Cobb as oldest active American Leaguer and record holder for 96 stolen bases, while forecasting a sad day for baseball when he retires, and naming rivals like Georges Sisler as potential successors.
Not Such a Joke After You Study It St Louis May 15
A baseball rumor in St. Louis claims George Sisler of the Browns was granted deferred classification in the draft after stating he was the sole support of the Browns. No verification by Sisler is recorded, but his early season form shows a .351 batting average and a .085 pitching?path.
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Sports Flashes from Chicago May 15
Minneapolis businessmen negotiate for purchase of the American Association baseball franchise. Phil Miller of Kansas City and Arthur Killen of St. Louis hit 98 of 100 targets at the Kansas City trapshooting meet. Elbert of Des Moines high amateur with 96. Kid Norfolk defeats George Asche in Boston. Army Navy game slated for June 1 at Annapolis canceled. Benny Leonard boxes two no decision exhibitions at Oakland for War Camp Community Service. receipts total 4500 to support War Savings Stamps.
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Ames and Bender Defy Time as NL Stars Once More
Chicago report recalls Leon Ames and Chief Albert Bender, veteran hurlers once with McGraw and Mack, still thriving in the National League after long careers. The pair, enduring through multiple uniform changes, have matched in games pitched and maintain strong strikeout records, with Bender leading their head-to-head stats.
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Iowa Men in France Get Baseball Equipment Request
Des Moines May 15. Baseball supplies for the Iowa men in the 168th regiment now in France will be sent soon. A committee from Lawton camp and Spanish War Vets raised funds for coffee and are purchasing gear. Major Bennett reported the unit wants 60 baseballs 60 fielders gloves 10 first basemen's gloves and four catchers mitts.
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Caddock Stecher Heavyweight Title Bout Called Off
Des Moines May 15 A planned July 4 heavyweight world title clash between Caddock and Stecher is canceled. Caddock’s manager Gene Melady says Stecher cannot face Caddock until he defeats Wladek Zbyszko in a decision.
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State Teachers Lose to Morningside Team
Cedar Falls May 15 Lee bested Jorgensen in a pitching duel as Morningside College Sioux City defeated Iowa State Teachers College 3 to 0. Lee allowed one hit, struck out eight. Jorgensen allowed five hits but fanned 12. Five errors by the Teachers aided the visitors in a 3–0 win with a 2-run seventh and 1 run in the eighth.
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Cedar Falls Star Hauser Receives 1918 Conference Medal
Cedar Falls football standout George Hauser, hailed as a premier tackle and top scholar at the University of Minnesota, earns the 1918 conference medal for athletic achievement and character. He has worked through college, enlisted in the naval service, and will report to the Great Lakes as an ensign.
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Sunday ball games permitted in capital
Washington May 15 Sun day baseball will be played in Washington starting next Sunday May 19 by the American league clubs that board of commissioners of the district having rescinded resolutions prohibiting Sunday games The large increase in population of the district since the war and the need for providing recreation and amusement was given by the commissioners as the reason for their action REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS By Black Hawk County Abstract Coy Steven Sinkler to FR EL Tash brook To 2h BS Litchfield Rd Watertea ee es 38550.00
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