Waterloo Hawks Clinch Pitching Edge in Preseason Tilt
May 24 report from Cedar Rapids notes Waterloo loses 5-0 to Rock Island, marking their first series loss. Ovid McCracken struggled with wild pitches as Watersons fail to support him, while new arms like Edward Flannigan and Euben Mabingren join to bolster the Hawks.
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College Baseball Scores Reported From Urbana and Nearby
Illinois over Mary 3 to 2. St Viator beat Tengola 12 to 2. Nebraska 0 Oklahoma 3. Minnesota 13 Indiana 3.
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Yankees Forge Ahead in Race Giants Revive
The New York Yankees sit atop the American League standings, with the Giants reviving their challenge. Robert Meusel hit a pivotal home run as New York defeated Cleveland 6 to 3, while the Browns tied Boston for second after beating Washington 3 to 3. George Kelly returned for the Giants with three hits, and Burns extended his hitting streak to 21 games for the Yankees.
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Browns
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Washington
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George Kelly
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Reds
George Burns
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Frank Cuhel Enters Olympic Tryouts
Iowa City reports Frank Cuhel, Cedar Rapids high school captain and top barrier hurdler, entered in the Olympic track and field tryouts to be held May 30. He broke state and national interscholastic records in low and high hurdles and ran 100 yards in 9.? seconds, tying the state high school record.
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Iowa City
Frank Cuhel
Cedar Rapids
Cuhel
Burlington Umpire Seized Amid Riots After Dubuque Game
Hank Severeid, veteran umpire, faced threats and missiles from Burlington fans after a Dubuque game won in 11 innings. Manager Henry Wingfield and secretary Lee aided amid chaos as officials evaluated fines and ejections. The incident draws league scrutiny and calls for discipline.
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Inside Golf and Baseball Row Mixes With Coaching Note
Inside Golf by Chester G Horton discusses the pull down swing and finger feel to avoid overusing body strength. The piece contrasts golf technique with a Burlington baseball controversy where umpires Severed and Driscoll are involved and officials promise discipline. Cigarettes in colored papers sale in New York target women shoppers.
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Hummel Leads In Registered Shoot At Byrnes Park
Waterloo Gun Club hosted a registered trapshoot at Byrnes Park Traps with about 35 participants. Charles Hummel of La Porte City won high honors by breaking 128 of 150 birds, edging Frank Smith of Iowa City who tied but did not complete the program. Curtis, L Curtis of Cedar Rapids, Northey of Waterloo, and Castle of Charles City also placed high as scores rolled in for the full program and partial rounds.
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Towa City
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Hawks Set Fielding Record in 12 Inning Win
Waterloo Hawks claim a 1924 fielding record with 32 assists in a 12 inning win at home. Waters and teammates drive strong defense with Clarke Swanson O Shea and Dixon key infield trio.
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Rock Island
Burlington
Hawks
Carpentier and Gibbons Near May 31 Fight
Chicago reports say Georges Carpentier and Tommy Gibbons are ready for their May 31 bout in Michigan City Indiana. Carpentier will train publicly as usual before a rest day, while Gibbons plans a similar tapering approach in the run up to the fight.
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Tommy Gibbons
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Michigan City
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Everett Strong Faces Nuss Tonight In Eight Round Bout
Everett Strong arrives from Mayo City for a scheduled eight round bout with Jimmy Nuss at the baseball park tonight. Strong, in splendid form, seeks another Waterloo style triumph while promoter Jaybreaker Collins and Kid Taylor square off in the semiwi ndup. Two other bouts begin at 8:20 p.m. with Tony Centla as referee.
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