Walter Johnson under fire as Washington struggles in 1929
New York report notes Walter Johnson faces pressure amid Washington's slump. The piece recalls his 1924 World Series heroics, but states Johnson is now seen as a leader unable to halt losses. It suggests lingering doubts about his effectiveness and questions whether the club can rebound under current management.
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A's Dominate Athletics Spark Controversy in Baseball Talk
By Rube Goldberg commentary on Philadelphia Athletics' strong showing this season. Washington Senators struggle against the A's, who win most one run games while sweeping series and complicating Johnson's management. Notes unusual trends in scores and standings with slight humorous critique.
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Moline Hits Ball Hard To Trip Up
Davenport blanked Cedar Rapids 9 to 0 as Frank Bryant pitched steadily and Ed Hendee homered. Humbert yielded 16 safeties for Cedar Rapids while Davenport piling up hits with Robinson, Fleury, Hendee, and Bryant driving the offense. Umpires Oellermann and Graham.
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Hawks Edge Tigers In Tight Preseason Doubleheader
The Hawks displayed offensive power late as Dixon’s return is awaited. Prince struggled early but solidified to limit Waterloo, while Berres excelled at first base. Dome trip set and lineup tweaks noted with key players like Starme and Benda contributing.
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New Rail Aims to Keep Players Off Byrnes Tee
Golfers at Byrnes Park Links will notice rapid improvements by the Byrnes Park Golfers' Club and city park commission. A new railing near the No 1 tee prevents waiting players from stepping onto the tee box. Rakes and distance stakes are being prepared but not all are ready for today. Additional improvements are planned early next week, possibly in time for Sunday golfers.
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Earnshaw shines as Mack's A's beat Red Sox 7 1
Philadelphia Athletics facilely defeated Boston 7 to 1 in Boston as Earnshaw limited the Red Sox to six hits while Simmons and Foxx homered for the Mackmen. Washington Patriots topple Yankees 8 3 in D C with Marberry steady and Gehrig matching a season-best homer. Detroit blanks St Louis 7 3 in a late May tilt as Glove earns ninth win. Cleveland beats Chicago 11 1 behind Fonseca's multi-homer game.
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Cyclone Baseball Team Heads on Final 1929 Road Trip
Ames May 30 Iowa State college baseball squad leaves for the last road swing of 1929 touring Fayete Decorah Cedar Falls to face Upper Iowa Luther and Iowa State Teachers Coach Noel Workman guides the squad with James Radabaugh as manager Players listed include Kruse Gustafson Lande Arthur Hill Towne Huntbatch Rud Marsh Hoegh Oldham and others Arthur expected to start vs Upper Iowa with Kruse catching Battery duo Lande and Kruse to start vs Luther Gustafson and Aoland to work against Tutors
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Alumni pledge support to Iowa sports program issue
Iowa City May 30 Alumni gathering during commencement week signaled pledge to back the athletic council’s bid to rejoin the Big Ten under faculty control. The committee in Bloomington has not set a date for hearing Iowa’s reinstatement petition. Alumni distrust charges of outside influence, focus on cooperation to meet conference rules.
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Mississippi Valley League Brief Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes reference the Mississippi Valley League with unclear wording. The readable portion lacks identifiable people, teams, dates, or events to form a full news item.
Cedar Rapids and Waterloo Night of Boxing at Electric Park
Cedar Rapids will face Waterloo in a memorial day boxing card at Electric Park at 8 30 p m four Cedar Rapids fighters meet four Waterloo rivals in the feature eight round Ernie North meets Caddie Kelley while Dynamite Dunn faces Olle Torrington Ore Smith meets Young Parags and Jack Little fights Kin Poncho in the four round prelims Young Terry of Davenport edged Hank Burgess in the eight round headliner Dakota Kid beat Chauncey Cameron Whitey Dale defeated Kid Radical and Jack Donath topped Battling Bill in the other bouts
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Prep Track and Field Stars in Stagg Relay Meet
Future college track stars from 189 high schools and academies will contest the national interscholastic championships at Stagg Field University of Chicago Friday and Saturday. The twenty fifth renewal promises new marks as Fort Collins Cole defends high school title and seeks repeat glory.
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Mind Controls Imuggle in Golf
The article argues mind over muscle drives golf success, noting Bobby Jones as a model due to his focus on putting and ball contact. It discusses concentration, automatic muscle response to thought, and predicts upcoming leaflet distribution on putting with schools like Froebel High Gary and Tilden High Chicago among favorites in an academy section.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities Reported
Associated Press summary notes boxing results and reports foul or omen events from Montreal to Oakland and Cleveland including athletes Heeney Rioux Malone Yarbo with varying outcomes and scores across venues.
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