Cubs and Yankees Betting Favorites to Clash in Series
Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees now favored to meet in the world series as odds shift after early season play. Giants slip, Cardinals surge with 6 to 1 odds. Braves drop to 25 to 1 yet draw support. Yankees steady at 9 to 10, Athletics at 17 to 10, amid record betting on baseball races.
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Weiland Is Star on Hill as Friends Gift Him Honor
Chicago May 15 Aekan Boeb Weiland a rookie pitcher from Moline Mississippi Valley league died yesterday. Friends from his hometown honored him with gifts suitable to the occasion. In tribute he batted and collected five hits as the Red Sox and White Sox played a 6 to 2 game victory in the Berits series.
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Moline
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Davis Cup Teams Ready for Match in Initial Round
Montreal on May 15 AP reports rivalry between Canada and the United States as they prepare for the first Davis Cup round. Expected U S players John Hennessey and John Van Ryn to play two singles, with Canada choosing Dr Jack Wright and Wilfred Crocker. One derby match Friday and two doubles Saturday complete the schedule as teams aim to win three of five to advance.
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John Hennessey
John van Ryn
Wamnrrow
Jack Wright
Wilchard Crocker
Zane Iat
Nashua to Have Baseball Team in Town League
Nashua officials decided on May 11 that the town will field a baseball team this summer and join the local town league, boosting community sports and local pride.
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Keokuk Beats Hawks as Bauer Strikes Toe in Sixth
Jerry Bauer starred for Keokuk with dominant pitching but his sixth inning hit by a ball caused a foot injury, sidelining him to a hotel room as word on his condition remains unavailable. Umpire Rapp faced mixed verdicts from fans after a disputed call, while Watertopans debated Burlington’s opening. Local coverage notes Dubuque praise, Bees’ home-season expectations, and the rise of a new Cedar Rapids ownership amid team reshuffling.
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Bauer
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Hawk
Burtington Gazette
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Bees
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Dubuque
Waterloo Hawks
Tigers
Major League Leaders Highlight Busy Baseball Standings
The National and American leagues show shifts as Cardinals and Pirates clash in the NL while Detroit and Cleveland leaders vie in the AL. Batting and pitching leaders include Jimison of the Indians and Gehringer of the Tigers with notable averages and wins.
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Athletics Take Lead as Yanks Idle in Detroit
Philadelphia Athletics climbed into the American League lead by beating Detroit 10 to 8 in the second of the series. The game featured tying and winning runs on base in the ninth. Key contributors included Simmons and Fothergill for Philadelphia and Johnson and Gehringer for Detroit.
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Boston Braves Rally to Beat Chicago Cubs in 12 Inning Exhbition
In Boston on May 15 the Braves defeated the Cubs 12 innings to 5 in an exhibition game, tying the series at one win apiece. Key players included Boston’s Richboure Harper and Clark, with Cooney earning the win over Malone as Taylor credited with the victory for Boston. The contest extended 3 hours and 40 minutes.
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Derby Classic Derby Candidates Drift Through Mud Tests
At Lowlsville May 14 Derby hopefuls faced sloppy going as Windy City led a feature at Churchill Downs with a wire-to-wire win over ten rivals. Windy City beat Paraphrase Port Harlem Nalshapur Lord Bradesbane and others while Blue Larkspur drew confidence as heavy track talk grows. Mile marks and trials showed Bay Beauty and Hive Larkspur pairing well, with Cat Island and Paul Bunyan among impressive works for the Derby.
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Noted Giant Pitcher Turned Bowling Legend Wolf Shatters Pins
By Al Nemarer former Giants pitcher praises Wolf a 40 year bowling career. Wolf has toppled about 13,000,701 pins through daily practice and tournaments over two decades. He stands 6 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds, a heavyweight presence on the lanes. Estimates value his winnings at around $4.9 million from year to year of competition.
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Teachers Triumph Over Drake In 20 to 4 Rout
Cedar Falls May 15 Teachers baseball team overwhelmed Drake 20 to 4 as McCusky pitched well for the locals while Drake struggled with four pitchers. Errors plagued Drake as Teachers started fast with four runs in the first, and added two in the third eleven in the fourth and more in later frames.
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Griffith Signs to Battle with Hub Town Rival in Chicago
May 15 Chicago host card features Al Fried of Boston heavyweight facing Tuffy Griffith of Sioux City in a 10 round bout for May 24 at Chicago stadium. Jackie Fields named welterweight champion tops card with opponent to be announced. Armando Santiago fights a Cuban lighter against Vicentin Miller or Bass. Otto von Porat heavyweight was to headline but no opponent signed.
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Robins Plan Shakeup Faces Brooklyn Manager Change
Brooklyn Robins expect a managerial shakeup soon possibly handing the helm from Uncle Wilbert Robinson who has led the club for the last five years. He says he might step aside if it serves the team’s best interests. Also notes the finest black pearls come from pearl mussels and Pacific coast waters.
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Ten vaulters renew battle in outdoor classic
Iowa City May 15 Henry F Canby of Iowa will defend his season long first place against George Otterness of Minnesota Drake Relays champ. They meet in the Iowa Minnesota dual meet marking the third season clash Hawkeye and Gopher stars. Otterness topped earlier indoors and at Drake, aiming to break Canby’s streak.
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Henry F. Canby
University of Towa Sopho
Iowa
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George Otterness
University of Minnesota
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200 Target Shoot Will Be Feature at Local Grounds
The Waterloo Gun club sponsors and registers A TA shoot on Wednesday May 22 at the east side traps on highway 30 near Gedar Bend. The program includes six events with 25 targets per singles and 25 pairs doubles, using Auto Angle traps hoped to be ready for the state tournament June 4 5 6 and 7.
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