Chicago Wins Behind March To Lead Series
Chicago overcame a slow start and heavy NY hitting to beat the visitors 7 to 1, with Perritt and Anderson pitching for Chicago and a clash between Zimmerman and Mann on the field igniting postplay. The game featured a June, May 28 timeframe with tense moments and a decisive Chicago victory.
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Sports Flashes From Chicago Event and Lancaster Draw
Omar Khayyam, the favorite, lost a six round contest while Gunboat Smith and Leo Dourkc placed ahead in a Chicago bout. Mort the Second and Priscilla Mullens finished third. A six round draw occurred in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Sunday baseball and other sports without admission allowed.
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New York
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Lancaster
PENNANT DOPE A GLANCE AND YESTERDAY'S SCORES
In American Association Louisville defeated Kansas City 7 to 3. Tomorrow's games include Washington at Boston Philadelphia at New York National League Cincinnati at Chicago St Louis at Pittsburgh New York at Philadelphia Houston at Brooklyn. Michigan beat Iowa 7 to 2 at Iowa City. Johnny Dundee of New York outboxed Eddie Morgan of England in six rounds in Philadelphia. They are lightweights.
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Myre Aoked To Meet Rentrop In Light-Heavy Title Match
Negotiations push toward a light heavy title bout between Helmer Myre of Forest City and Charlie Rentrop of Chicago. Myre, who defeated George Susil recently, holds the title claim as Rentrop seeks his first meeting with the champion, with business leaders negotiating through Charley Lavine of the Business Men's Athletic Club.
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Forest City
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Ronodel
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Waterloo urged to back Clark Griffith Ball and Bat Fund
The Courier and Reporter urges Waterloo readers to donate to the Clark Griffith Ball and Bat Fund aiding soldiers in France. The campaign, led by baseball figure Clark Griffith and supported by sports writers, seeks equipment and cash as troops arrive overseas. Donors will have their names published on the sport page.
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Waterloo
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Clark Griffith
France
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Washington American League Baseball Club
United States
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Courier
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Crack Shots Demonstrate Skill at Registered Shoot
Cracked shots from Waterton and nearby will showcase at the local Gun Club registered shoot. Byrnes Park traps open at 6:00 am for practice. program begins around 9:00 am. First event targets at 36 yards with money prizes by scores, three targets per set. second event is all-terrain handicap 16 to 20 yards. scores in event one set handicap in event two. Fred Whitner of Winchester Arms will cashier the shoot.
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Waterloo Fund Drive Seeks Support for Ball and Bat Fund
Local appeal in the Courier calls Waterloo supporters to mail donations to A. J. Carmical the sports editor and Waterloo representative for the Ball and Bat Fund. Contributions should go to Union Savings Bank Washington Street, C Street No.
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Gettysburg Tank Corps Meet Promises Strong Army Athletics
Gettysburg Virginia is set for a December Decoration Day field meet at Nixon field, Camp Colt. A large pool from the North and South will compete in track and other events to prove the tank corps fighters are a unified force. Proceeds fund athletic gear for Camp Colt training and bolster the war effort.
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Memorial Day
Bill Wagner Visits as Columbus Club Star Hits Over 300
Bill Wagner, with the Columbus club of the American Association, arrived for a short visit with relatives. He claims a batting average over .300 after two seasons with a Pittsburgh minor league club, noting crowds are small in most cities visited so far.
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Waterloo Bay
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Columbus Club Faces Weak Attendance in Some Cities
Club owners and managers say the new work regulations issued by Gen Crowder will not be applied to baseball players this season. Wagner remarks reflect skepticism about enforcement affecting team operations.
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Wagner
Gen. Crowder
Fight Card Shapes Up For Charity Ring Bout Review
Food for Fight Fans in Philadelphia eyes a bout to face Jack Dempsey or Billy Miske for Red Cross charity. Pal Moore, Memphis bantam claimant, joins the effort. Brown, Kansas City middleweight, already training in Pacific Coast ring plans. Kansas vs Jackson postponed again for air show site Pickwick. Willie Jackson, New York lightweight, has fought through injuries in recent sparring. Latest delay in Jackson Welling march plan followed a sparring partner’s eye cut.
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New York
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Tts
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Jackson
Notable Frankness and Railroads Stir Rural Notes
Rural column reports McAdoo firing more railroad presidents and jokes about his engineer friendship. Wartime woes, Kaiser looting linen, and Potatoes foil a bank raid. A Wisconsin soldier's early obituary cause comic relief, while telephone girls in France take lines overseas.
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To Go Over the Top Says the Detroit News
The Detroit News urges readers to save their shekels for the Red Cross in a call to support wartime relief efforts.
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Everett of Lacey High Gun at Shoot
Persistent rains cut attendance to 16 at the registered trap shooting meet in Oskaloosa Iowa. F F Everett of Lacey led amateurs with 148 of 160. J M Craig Des Moines and J G Fye Quad City tied for second with 142. T F Powell Ottumwa and D G Storie Chariton tied for fourth with 141. Cc W Hymer led professionals with 142, followed by JL D Russell Des Moines at 139 and M E Webber Waterloo at 137.
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