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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
15
Ottumwa carded a 5 0 win in the opener as Pocan OBrien Riley and Watson built a lead. In the nightcap McKain starred for Waterloo with four first inning runs and Ottumwa rallied late before falling 8 5.
A fragmentary reminiscence on Lindbergh in France and other quips notes lingering fame. It mentions newspapers, letters of introduction, pajama fits for Ambassador Herrick, and playful asides about poetry, love letters, and a toast by Lindbergh without drinking.
Dubuque over Moline 4 to 3 in nine inning rally as Speasmen push winning run. Harder pitched solid six plus, nine strikeouts, Adamson started for Moline but left in the third. Swanson and Mollwitz key in offense for Dubuque, with Worth and Crabtree among standout hitters.
Chicago May 26 Box promoters who use Comiskey Park for outdoor shows can host almost 100000 fans. Stands and bleachers hold 70000 with all space used and engineers estimate about 30000 seats could be added around the ring inside the field. Interest grows for major matches in Chicago.
The 1927 Town State Teachers College tennis championship was won by Ralph Nichols a junior He defeated Azeltine in the final 3 6 8 6 6 4 Nichols wore down his opponent and finished strong The winner will receive a silver loving cup from the student council The 1927 tournament drew about 32 entries reflecting growing popularity of the sport at Teachers College
Meadville PA Cuddy de Marco knocked out Mickey Reagan Perth Amboy NJ Fred dy Boylestein knocked out Mike Kotler Cleveland OH Herman Auerbach Salt Lake City beat Russie Leroy Fargo ND Tree Ramies Willington CA scored a technical knockout over Dandy Dillon Minneapolis MN Fighta Tonight Indianapolis IN Trip Limbacova Happy Atherton Chicago Ray Miller vs Mike Dundoe.
The piece argues that champions need class and luck to reach the pinnacle. It cites Peter Jackson as an example of talent denied by circumstance and lists boxers and golfers unable to secure crowns or recognition due to timing, promotion, or color, noting many greats lack the “color” or luck to reach top status.
Mississippi Valley League results include Marshalltown 6-1 over Burlington 0-7 and Cedar Rapids 7-2 over Rock Island 4-7. Ottumwa 5-1, Waterloo 0-6, Dubuque 4, Moline 3. American League scores Chicago 14-1, St. Louis 0-0, Cleveland 9, Detroit 6. National League St. Louis 84, Chicago 5-8, Pittsburgh 2, Cincinnati 6. American Association Kansas City 18, St. Paul 3, Indianapolis 6. Western League Oklahoma City 3, Omaha 0, Denver 2, Wichita 0. Amarillo 4, Des Moines 3, Tulsa 7, Lincoln 1.
New York May 26 Takeichi Harada Japanese tennis star who defeated Rene Lacoste and Henri Cochet in last year’s Davis Cup interzone finals will bid for the Wimbledon Championship again this year. Strong opposition looms as he seeks the British title, having previously failed to reach the quarterfinals four years ago. Other top contenders listed include William T. Tilden Gerald Patterson Lacoste Cochet and Jean Borotra. Harada earned the No 3 national ranking behind Tilden and Manuel Alonso after a busy season in the United States. He also defeated William M. Johnson among his victims.
In Fayette Ta on May 2 the Peacock Rinkydinks defeated Luther college reserves 6 to 0 behind pitcher Hurmence who struck out four batters. Both teams had six hits but Luther made miscues leading to Upper Town scoring twice in the first and three times in the third.
Western Open Champion 1894 William Mehlhorn asserts that concentration at contact is the secret to a successful golf shot. He argues many players lose focus just before striking the ball, worrying about the ball's destination rather than execution.
Des Moines left hander Jimmy Ryan won a six round decision over Fort Dodge’s Battling Nelson at Electric Park last night. Ryan used aggressive lefts to land four punches to Nelson’s one, drawing jeers for his run away tactics.
A land parcel has been drawn at Bancor Miss for sale with a street frontage of five inches and depth of Pit feet.
East High will hold its home track and field meet Saturday at 1:30 p m announced by Coach Midge Makeever. Sixteen events are scheduled including sprints, distance runs, hurdles, relays, and field events with four place scoring. West High prepares for the state meet at Ames with captains and event specialists listed.
The page lists leading players by stat categories with team affiliations. Notable names include Farrell and Hornsby of the Giants, Grantham and Waner of the Pirates, Ruth and Gehrig of the Yankees, Manush of the Tigers, and Peannock Hudlin Meadows in pitching leaders, reflecting a snapshot of the season’s early performance.
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