Boston Braves take two from leaders in pennant season
Boston, May 22. The Boston Nationals won both games of a double header from Philadelphia, raising the world championship pennant on display and moving into the first division. First game ended 5 2, with Magee delivering a decisive two base hit with the bases full. Second game went 5 4 as Boston rallied in the eighth and ninth, Cravath’s homer and Magee’s fielding highlighted the action. Giants beat St Louis 11 4 after Perdue’s nineteen hits powered New York to victory. Umpire Eason ejected McGraw and bench in the same inning. Pittsburgh topped Brooklyn 3 1 as Mamaux outpitched Coombs. Wagner starred, scoring twice before leaving hurt.
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Red Sox Rally Past Athletics In Philadelphia Showdown
In Philadelphia on May 29 the Red Sox beat the Athletics 8 to 5 as Boston surged with three runs in the late innings aided by Lewis’s triple and Hoblitzell’s single. Aver added early scoring for Boston while Philadelphia tied in the fourth on five hits and three errors. Schang exited after a knee injury when colliding at the plate as Mablittell attempted to score. Thompson collected three singles and a double in four at bats.
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Vans of Gates Qualifies for Rack Meet
In Missouri Valley competition at wabia Mo on May 29 two military Yoon and others featured as teams contended for qualification. Officials noted the event influenced by barrier races and cash prizes, with runners racing 22 yards in several heats. Several athletes showed strong form, and the results set eligibility for further mile events.
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Cornell Dominates Track Champs As 18 Athletes Reach Semis
May 29 Philadelphia scene at Franklin Field reports Maine sprinter H P Bailey setting a new intercollegiate discus record of 165 feet 34 inches surpassing J R Dewitt. Cornell displays depth with 18 entrants in semis and finals across events, followed by Harvard Yale and Pennsylvania.
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Great Field of Athletes for Big Meet
An immense field of over 200 athletes is slated for the fifteenth annual conference meet at Alnois Field next Saturday. Top contenders include Chicago, Wisconsin, and Maroons, with strong entries from Missouri, Kansas, and Notre Dame. A number of marks look set to fall, with Knight and Ward tied for the 100 yard dash and several records within reach across sprints, distance races, jumps, and throws.
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Labor Leader on Industrial Commission in Spotlight
American Association reports labor leader on the Industrial Commission amid two scheduled games, with postponement noted due to Tain.
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Woman golfer wins Sleepy Hollow match in soggy day
Seventy women golfers competed for the Metropolitan title at Sleepy Hollow Country Club amid rain and a soggy course. Miss Morton Hollins of Westbrook won with a 91, two strokes ahead of runner up Miss Lillian Hyde.
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Lakayp Jays Eye Veteran Lakoff for Waterloo Club
Davenport May 29 Bull Lakoff veteran southpaw pitcher recently dropped by Davenport may join Waterloo club per Erie Sox. Lakoff reportedly visited Clinton to see Manager Andrews and if the Jay leader can fix four veteran rule the Three-I hurler could become a C. A. member. Buttle, once with Cedar Rapids, remains the Jays sole portsider.
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Dan 10 Join Mason City Team
Muscatine May 28 George Sohn the short outfielder who was one of the victims of the wire swing here left for Keokuk to join Harry Bays Mason City club on terms agreed yesterday Fans regret his departure but celebrate a big raise in salary under the new boss Manager Egah praises Sohn and notes the decision followed careful thought Joe Wilkus another victim of the reduction left for Jefferson Ia to enter semi pro ranks in northern Iowa Bock is kidding Mulligan becomes a veteran under Central Association rules today Muskies president says Mulligan will be eligible for home club if arbitration rules against Blue Sox and owner authorities contend Mulligans status hinges on rules differing between leagues The Three-T league race marks Mulligans thirtieth day on the Blue Sox payroll since opening day April 2 The Evening Courier is read in nearly every Waterloo home
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Shorty" Sahn
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Speedway Kings to Chicago Track
Chicago May 29 Cars entered in Chicago’s 500 ile International Speedway derby will race the two mile Des Plaines River course on Wednesday. With most entrants from Indianapolis, a $24 500 prize and a $1 000 trophy lure speedsters to Chicago as practice sharpens for the June 16 race. Forty steel garages promise safety for drivers and crowds while guards patrol the course. European cars such as Peugeots Sunbeams Delage and Bugatti are expected to compete strongly.
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Deal Still Pending In Burlington Baseball Ownership
Burlington May 23 nothing further can be said about Harden stepping down as owner of the Burlington baseball team. A meeting with the new ownership group yielded no public statements and Harden said the deal hung fire, perhaps not advancing until late Saturday. In Louisville thirteen horses start in the Kentucky handicap at Douglas Park with Roamer top weighted at 127 pounds. The event is described as the richest stake for older horses this year, with the purse near 15 000 dollars after a ten thousand dollar addition.
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BAY IS SHIFTING Mason City Globe-Gazette
The article notes Bay has had time to field a winner but sticks to the same batting order with little success. He has been allowed to run the team to build a winning Mason City squad, yet no wins have appeared in the win column.
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Leading Baseball Batting Averages And Hurlers Across Leagues
In Chicago May 29 an overview shows Boston with three batters among league leaders and Ty Cobb boosting his average to .427 with 18 steals. Fred Luderus leads American batting at .890 with others like Clarke and Connolly close behind. In the Federal League Rennie Kauff tops at .407 while Magee leads in steals with 14. Pitchers' marks feature Prendergast at 4–0 and Allen at 7–2. Includes multiple leaders across American and Western leagues.
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Jays to Return Home Sunday After Weather Delays
The Muscatine Muskies face a postponed double header Monday afternoon at 3 p.m. with Clinton, as Central Association games remain rained out. Manager Andrews plans to bring the squad home tonight and may adjust the lineup before any possible return to play. The park is in poor condition but a game is hoped if grounds improve. It will be three weeks since the last local game on May 10 with potential big crowds welcoming the champions home.
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Tolstoi's War Prisoner Escapes Then Recaptured
Vienna reports the capture of a son of the late Count Tolstoi, a distinguished prisoner of war held by Austrian and Hungarian forces. He escaped from a Bohemian prison ramp near Milovic, reached Trieste, was recognized, seized, and returned. He and several Tolstoi brothers fought for Russia despite their father’s peace stance.
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Dort Motor Car comes to Burd Auto with new roadster
Burd Auto company places Dort Motor Car's new two passenger roadster in local sale. Burd asserts the model blends simplicity and comfort with a perfect spring suspension and strong hill climbing power. A five passenger touring car is also available with praised features and reduced drawbacks.
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Gotch to Wrestle at Humboldt Fair Benefit
Frank Gotch will return to wrestling on July 4 in Humboldt Ta to face the best American grappler chosen by W B West. Proceeds go to paying Humboldt County Fair debts including a race track and buildings. Possible opponents include Ordeman Cutter Westergaard Roller Beel or Schoentein.
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Slowed up at Middle Age Kidney Relief Ad
In middle age men and women feel rheumatic twinges swollen joints and disturbed sleep from bladder ailments. Foley Kidney Pills are safe and prompt relief and can be depended on. Sold by all druggists everywhere.
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Rheumatism Real Facts Promotion Letter
An old promotional piece touts S. S. S. as a cure for rheumatism, claiming the medicine cleanses the blood and rebuilds the body. It urges readers to buy from drug stores and consult the Swift Specific Company, attributing authority to a physician.
Best Non Skid Tires Cost Only Five Percent More
ORTY years of rubber work reveal a shortcut to a Safety Tread that costs only about five percent more than a plain tread. The text argues that many tires claiming non skid performance are overpriced and presents a cost-saving approach developed by a long established rubber factory.
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