Poisoning Plot Exposed At Aurora Race Track
Two men confessed poisoning horses in the Abnois handicap at the Aurora track threatening the turf sport. A horse named Apology died from strychnine, while three others faced illness. Authorities hunted Hart Clark and others as the plot aimed to cash in around $250,000.
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Boy from Clio Tops Iowa U Class Rank in 3½ Years
George S. Lane of Clio, a poor boy with work and modest schooling, graduates valedictorian of the University of Iowa class of 1926 with a 3.91 average the highest in years. He will pursue a master’s degree and has earned prizes including the Ernest R. Johnson Memorial prize of 25 dollars and the Sanxay award for graduate study. Lane mastered multiple languages and majors English after two years in engineering, all while working at a local cleaning plant. He comes from Clio a town of about 200 near the Missouri border in Wayne County.
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Johnson’s rough day as A’s rally over Senators 3-2
May 25 report of Philadelphia A’s comeback win over Washington, with Galloway and Pate key hits. Harriss chased early. Pate relief held. Washington managed two runs on twelve hits as Johnson struggled through six frames.
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Control as key to a good pitcher mastering three deliveries
The text argues that major league success relies on fast ball curve and change of pace, with notable pitchers like Rad Nichols and Orth proving curve versatility isn’t essential. It stresses fast ball and control, highlights practice for young pitchers, and notes game events including Wingard, Gerber, and Buckeye in a Cleveland vs St. Louis context with pitching decisions and outs.
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Pirates Fall To Cubs After World Series Ceremony
Pittsburgh dropped the opener of the series to Chicago after World Series pennant ceremonies with Commissioner Landis and NL President Heydler in attendance. Tony Kunimann shut the Pirates down, while Oldham and Sheehan were knocked from the mound, and Songer finished for Chicago.
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McGraw and Brown Fight in Main Go at Park Tonight
Boxers Bob McGraw and Bill Brown meet in a six round windup at Electric juirk tonight with McGraw favored after a recent win over Dakota Kid. Semiwindup features Hardon Lehr vs Louie Gordon. opener has Mike Dugan vs Kid Came ron as fans expect a high action card.
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Cincinnati Reds win doubleheader in tough, rain-soaked gameplay
Cincinnati Reds defeat opponents in a two game set by scores 4 3 and 2 1 highlighted by strong pitching from Donohue and tactical use of baserunning. The crowd witnessed tight defense, multiple double plays, and late-inning suspense as the Reds moved further atop the standings.
Osage High School to Graduate 43 This Evening
Osage Iowa May 26 Special Forty three pupils will graduate from Osage high school this evening the smallest class in recent years. Dean Kay of Iowa University will deliver the commencement address.
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Hospital Contract Biggest in State For Rockefeller Campus
Minneapolis firm J and WA Bilmn OlTCo wins the contract to erect the Rockefeller hospital at the University of Town for 1,386,003. The state board committees delayed action on related heating plumbing and wiring contracts totaling over 325,000 with work to be let after specifications are revised. The hospital project totals over 2 million with 400,000 for a medical lab building to be finished next September and 4.6 million total for the campus including a heating plant and nurses home.
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J. & WA. Bilmnolt Company
Minneapolis
State Board of Education
Children’s
Dunbar buys Rubber Heel Shop in downtown Waterloo
Ray Dunbar, an experienced shoemaker formerly in a Waterloo shop, has purchased the Rubber Heel Shop at 37 Fifth Street East from Fr L Jorgenson and will operate under the name Dunbar Shoe Repair Shop.
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