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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1927

Page

7

Red Sox Pitcher Collapses After Five Run Rally

Chicago May 17 Harold Wiltse left hander for the Red Sox collapsed after an assist following a knock down by a batted ball. Ted Lyons and the White Sox defeated Boston 5 to 2. Wiltse was revived in the clubhouse and the injury described as probably not serious.

Chicago Harold Wiltse Red Sox White Sox Sox MacFayden Wiltge Ofton E ‘Tobin Haney Todt Seeeteree Flagstead Eaet Ramm Wunnefield McFaydan Deere Sune Fa Carlyle Park Ifs Barrett Sheely Ward McCurdy Lyons Pweeveeers Boston iMvo Metzler Tobin ‘tozTodt Jeft Chi- Creo Wiltze Gyong MccFaydan Connaily Van

In Training Jack Dempsey Wood-Chopping Camp

Jack Dempsey trains daily in an isolated Ojai California camp. The story notes his comeback efforts as a woodsman in the valley setting.

Jack Dempsey Ojai Valley California Jack

Galloway Drives Home Run Rally In Phillies Win

Galloway homered and tied or scored on multiple plays as Philadelphia beat St. Louis 8 to 7. Branom, Collins, and Melillo involved in key double plays. Quinn allowed seven hits in 5 2 3 innings to earn the win while Jones took the loss. Umpires McGowan Hildebrand and Evans. Time 2:08.

Galloway Simmons Cochrane Cobb Rice Willams Branom Collins O'Rourke Melillo Sisler Philadelphia St. Louis Quinn Jones van Gilder Gray Falk Grove Wingard Gray A McGowan Hildebrand Evans

Silent Sports at 728 Olympics in Amsterdam

Deaf and mute athletes from ten European countries will compete in upcoming Olympiad events at Amsterdam with track and field, swimming, cycling, football, tennis, marksmanship and pentathlon. About five hundred competitors are entered including women in swimming and tennis. German deaf mutes will showcase gymnastics and Mussolini has granted Italy a state subsidy for silent sports.

Amsterdam Holland Turners Mussolini

Big Ten rules panel debates new dribble rule in session

In Uafarette Indiana the Big Ten basketball rules committee convened to discuss a new dribble rule with no decision announced yet for Wednesday. Ann Arbor Michigan saw Michigan golf rout Northwestern 21 to 3 as all matches were lost. Chicago mourns legandary mile runner Gordon McGinnis died after stomach surgery. Michigan tennis upset Minnesota 5 to 4. James Mullen vows July matchmaking for Sanger and Nay Chapman winner if the featherweight title is awarded. Illinois baseball fell to Wisconsin 1 to 0 in 11 innings as Stoll and Stewart pitched well. Long Branch New Jersey Jimmy Maloney trains for Jack Sharkey bout in New York with talk of money and a blond victory.

Uafarette Ind Big Ten Ann Arbor Mich Northwestern University Michigan Chicago Gordon McGinnis la Grange Jil Middlewest Minnesota James Mullen Joey Sanger Milwaukee Boxing Commission Mullen Madison Wis Illinois Wisconsin Stoll Stewart Tuinois Badgers Larson Long Branch N. J Jimmy Maloney Jack Sharkey New York Maloney Sharkey Jack Dampacy

Michigan Beats Iowa in 6-0 Big Ten Tilt

Michigan pitcher Don Miller tossed a shutout as Iowa, runner up in the Big Ten, fell 6 to 0 in Iowa City. Miller fanned eight over the nine innings, Beardsley collected three singles, Davis drive scored three runs, and Iowa’s Mulroney was chased in the ninth after four straight hits. Corbin finished the game for Michigan as Iowa's defense turned in errorless play.

Iowa City Don Miller Michigan Iowa Big Ten Baseball League Wolverines Ilini Miller John Beardsley Beardsley Davis Wolverine Mulroney Hawkeye Corbin Smith Broders

Illinois Central Meets Rapids Nine Here Memorial Day

Illinois Central baseball team hosts Cedar Rapids Rock Island railroad nine on Memorial Day May 30 at League Park at 3 p m. Waterloo team from Mississippi Valley league may also play at Marshalltown. Dan Lindner or Beard to pitch for Waterloo. Cedar Rapids claims Rock Island league title and seeks to prove strength against fast local squad.

Nnois Central’ Shops Rock Island Railroad Cedar Rapids Waterloo Marshalltown Rock Island Dan Lindner Beard Chuck

Major League Leaders Highlights From May 16

Associated Press summary of national and American League leaders through May 16. Giants star Hornsby leads in runs and homers, Meusel and Gehrig top hitters, Grantham tops doubles, Frisch drives triples, Cuyler steals, Meadows 4-0 in wins, Ruth and Gehrig pace home runs in the AL.

Associated Press Hornsby Giants Wits—Hornsby Farrell Grantham Pirates Frisch Cardinals High Braves Webb Cubs Wilson Williams Phillies Cuyler Meadows Ruth Yankees Meusel Burns Indians Gehrig Yances Lamar Athletics Kamin White Sox Fothergill Tigers Triales Yanks

Hagen recalls greatest thrill at British Open win

Walter Hagen recalls his peak thrill at Sandwich in 1922 when he won the British Open. He credits a single seven tee shot at the sixteenth hole known as the Suez Canal, with a saved birdie four that convinced him he would win. Hagen later captured the title again at Hoylake and earned multiple profes­sional honors.

Pinehurst N. C Walter Hagen Sandwich England Hagen Jock Hutchison Walter Hutchison Suez Canal Amer Ican Hoylake

Poor Club Hunters Slack Budget For Cheap Ivory

In early baseball days clubs struggled financially and delayed spring bills until after exhibitions. Art Fletcher recalls a New York Yankees scouting force that roamed widely, using a hit and run system to chase cheap prospects. The story highlights frugal methods and the rise of organized scouting networks.

Art Fletcher Philly Fletch New York Yankees

Two MSU sprinters lead relay quartet at Rice Relays

East Lansing May 16 Two world champion sprinters Capt Fred Alderman holder of the in door 300 yard dash world mark at 31.2 seconds and Bohn Grim holder of the indoor 7 yard dash mark at 1.6 seconds anchor Michigan State relay team. The quartet clocked 42.8 in the one mile relay and 4:27.4 in the half mile with Lang as third man and Kroll and Henson as alternates.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State College Fred Alderman Moint Bohn Grim Rice Lang Kroll Henson

Dumont Club Top Rockford 6 to 1 in Baseball

Dumont defeated Rockford 6 to 1 as pitcher J Card fanned 11 batters. Hitting sparkled from Shaffer Cannon and Pfaltzgraff for Dumont. Rockford scoring came early with a 14 tally but Dumont pulled away after a 6 run first inning. Batteries Rockford Hopkins Weigand Dumont Card Cannon.

Dumont Rockford J. Card Shaffer Cannon Pfaltzgraff Hopkins and Weigand Card

College Baseball Scores From Weekend Action

Michigan defeated Iowa 6 to 0 in a college baseball contest. Northwestern edged Indiana 3 to 2 while Monmouth beat McKendree. Purdue beat Ohio State in an unclear pairing with minor score details.

Associated Press Michigan Iowa Wisconsin Minals Northwestern Indiana Monmouth McKendrea Purdue Ohio State

Cyclone Track Team Faces Tough Valley Meet

Iowa State is pegged to place low at the Missouri Valley outdoor meet in Lincoln. Key events include the 440, half mile, mile, and two mile with Cyclone Con ger and company favored to score, though field-event depth is weak. Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Iowa State, and Missouri expected as top five, with Conger eyeing the Valley mile record of 4:22.4 and already holding Valley marks in the half mile and five miles.

Missouri Valley Lincoln Iowa State Altho Cyclone Conger and Company Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Missouri Capt. Conger Farquhar Conger

Meusel Emerges As New Rival To Cobb In Stealing Bases

New York May 17 The New York Yankees outfielder Bob Meusel pinched a new edge on Ty Cobb in base stealing. After stealing second against Detroit, Meusel stole home in a single play with Lazzeri on first. Catcher Shea trapped the runners between bases as Detroit fumbled the relay, leaving Lazzeri safe and Meusel scoring.

Pesc Detroit New York Tanks Holloway Reuther Puzzis Gehrig Meusel Bob Ruth Intésa Ruth Ork Koenig Lie Eilmann Fothergill Ot Fanush Tow McManus Tavener Devingros Shea A Smith Walkup Wingo Sete Woodall Dae tManioneae Wieun Senth Bob Meusel Ty Cobb New York Yankees Lazzeri

Tutors Look To Repeat 13-0 Victory At Platteville

Iowa State Teachers College baseball seeks another win at Platteville Wisconsin this Saturday as May 24 nears. Munn Whitford’s Cedar Falls squad, resting after beating Monmouth, aims to sharpen teamwork before final 1927 games. Roeder Wilson and southpaw Dave McCusky expected to pitch with Platteville, after McCusky fanned three and allowed no runs in last meeting.

Courier Special Service Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College Platteville Wis Normal School Pedarogs Coe College Cedar Rapids Munn Whitford Monmouth Badger Normalites Simon Pures Moundsman Plattevilla Roeder Wilson Dave McCusky Wisconsin Dave

Walter Soll Wins La Porte Golf Tourney Opening

Walter Soll captured first in the La Porte City Golf Club blind bogey tournament held Sunday on the La Porte course. Keith Kline took second, William Mowbray third, Robert Anderson fourth, and Jimmy Helly fifth. golf equipment served as prizes.

Walter Soll LA Porte Courier Special Service la Porte City la Porte City Golf Club Keith Kline William Mowbray Robert Anderson Jimmy Helly

Winthrop Defeats Peosta Club 4-2 in Iowa Ballgame

Winthrop Iowa edged Peosta Indians 4 to 2 Sunday with 300 fans watching. Winthrop pitcher Sheeley struck out 15 while Peosta’s McCauley fanned nine. Final line shows Winthrop 4, Peosta 2 with early runs and late insurance in a six inning effort.

Courier Special Service Winthrop Peosta Indians Sheeley McCauley Peosta Ante Winthrop Michaels

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