Ruth Hits Two More Homers as Yankees Triumph Again
Philadelphia May 26 Babe Ruth hit his fifteenth and sixteenth homers and Dugan added a circuit clout to lift the New York Yankees to a 9 2 win over the Athletics in the nightcap. Lou Gehrig also homered in the first game as New York took three of four from their league leaders. A crowd of about 30 000 saw the double triumph.
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Iowa State Trackmen Defeat Drake in Dual Meet
Des Moines May 26 Iowa State College athletes trounced Drake University in a dual track meet 822 30 to 441 3. Drake did not place in the 44 yard dash and were not entered in the half mile two mile events.
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Alexander to Fight Adams in Windy Eight Rounder
Ralph Alexander Waterloo firefighter and state heavyweight champ meets Rocky Adams Fort Dodge in an eight round bout at Electric Park next Wednesday evening. Adams has one of Iowa’s best heavyweight records and once trained with Jack Dempsey. Two other four and one four round bouts complete the program, with a record crowd expected as the park opens the season. The first bout starts at 8:30 p.m.
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Davis Cup doubles spotlight on Lum and Keng match
Kansan City, Mo May 24. Gordon Lum and Punt Keng of Chinese Davis Cup challengers meet William C Tilden and Junior Cann in the second round American zone. John Hennessey of Indianapolis and George Lott of Chicago won quick singles, Hennessey 6-3 6-1 0 0 and Lott 4-0 6-0.
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Diamond Stars retain state rights amid busy season
Fragmented OCR text notes players such as Brown, Dexter, Hargrave and Parisen amid Diamond Stars lineup details. Names appear without clear context, but indicate a team roster during a busy period with references to positions and teammates.
Civil War era pride cited by star players in baseball tale
AL DEMAREE recalls a time when states valued baseball stars over senators and notes players shaping state reputations. A May 26 baseball recap reports Orion delivering a home run with two on to lift Taher College past Armour Tech Chicago 3 to 1 in ten innings.
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Iowa Qualifies 21 At Carnival At Dyche Stadium
Evanston May 28. Big Ten and Western conference track stars posted strong marks at Dyche stadium as 21 qualifiers from Iowa led the field with 21 per events. Michigan Ohio State Northwestern Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois contended for team and individual spots.
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State High Schools Ready for Track Meet in Ames
More than 1,000 school athletes from 138 high schools gathered in Ames for the largest prep track event in the state. Davenport leads entries with 27 competitors, followed by West Waterloo and East Des Moines. Prelims start at 10 a.m. and finals at 2 p.m. The 440-yard dash, 29 hurdles, mile relay, and half mile events dominate the program as teams compete for top honors.
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Waterloo Fields Best in Valley Hitting 19 6000
Waterloo leads the Mississippi Valley league in fielding with a .962 average for the week ending May 22. The team sits fifth in hitting at .270, tied with Cedar Rapids and three points above last week. Hawks hitting rises with Grant at .429, Serve .382, Prevost .338, Dixon .331. Grant continues as pitching ace with four wins and no losses, tied by Johnson of Rock Island.
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Brooklyn Downs Braves in Game of Homeruns 4-1
Brooklyn players Hendrick and Bressler hit home runs to defeat the Robins 4 to 1 in a Friday afternoon game in Brooklyn. Hendrick followed Statz to bat in the first inning as the Braves secured the lead.
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Stamina Aims To Drive Indy Cars In 1928 Race
Indianapolis motor racing entry list grows as engineers improve 91 1 2 inch engines for endurance. Souders Devore and Gulotta headline a field chasing $100,000 prize on May 30 with 33 starters and 90 mph qualifying rule.
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Transcontinental derby prize list heads to Madison Square Garden
Passaic N J May 2 U P New York's skyline frames a dollar sign as 43 runners near the end of C C Pyle’s trans continental derby. The group, led by Andy Payne and John Sala, will reach Madison Square Garden tonight for a 200 lap sprint with prize money totaling 75 000 dollars and individual shares listed for each finisher.
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Spurbeck Former Ball Player Here Dies in Accident
Thesias Moose Spurbeck, ex Waterloo pitcher, was killed Wednesday in a nine accident near Verona Indiana. He played for Waterloo in 1925 posting 10 wins and 18 losses, later with Marshalltown. A coal miner by trade since 1925, Spurbeck also played semi pro baseball and recommended Lamanski to Hawk manager Cletus Dixon two seasons ago.
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Upper Iowa Nine 10 Play Luther Monday
Fayette May 26 The Peacock baseball squad will travel to Decorah Monday to face Luther college nine under Coach Dormen. It is Upper Iowa’s last away game as the Norskies visit Fayette Memorial Day for the return. The Peacocks have an even record with wins over Central College twice and Platteville Normal once, while losing to State Teachers and Platteville.
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Iowa Hoosiers Clash as Iowa Opens Indiana Series
Iowa City May 28 The Iowa baseball team closing its road season and tied for third in the Western Conference with six wins and four losses meets Indiana University at Bloomington this afternoon.
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