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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1926
Page
4
Waterloo edged Marshalltown 2 1 in a pitching duel as Fleury started strong for the Hawks before Williams closed, Abbott impressed as rookie catcher, and Grant’s key plays aided a 2 1 win before 2 500 at the park. Three more games with Marshalltown follow in Marshalltown.
Iowa City May 31 Western conference athletic directors awarded next year's Big Ten outdoor track and field championships to Madison Wisconsin after the University of Wisconsin invited hosting. Faculty must approve the award before it becomes effective, a step usually approved by athletic directors.
A drunken driving arrest story is mixed with chaotic reminiscences and humorous asides about bridge players and local headlines. The column tangles references to a bridge incident, an offhand remark about a building, and stray notes on social gossip, all skewed by a rambling, chatty style.
Yesterday's baseball notes show the Yankees racking up 52 hits with Rine and Sénmtars contributing. Pitching by Pentinek and Vanten held the line as the Yanks tied or extended their lead with nine triples and key base runs from Meusel and Fanks. Indiana appears in the scoring lines with Donhlee-Rms contributing 15.
A long score list from Mississippi Valley League and American and Western Leagues shows Waterloo, Marshalltown, Moline, Rock Island, and Dubuque posting wins. Details include Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa, Des Moines, Omaha, Oklahoma City, St. Joseph, Wichita, and Denver with various outcomes. Also noted are game descriptions, pitching notes, and references to Derby odds and boxing events.
Chicago edges Detroit 6 3 as Faber goes the distance. Heilmann stars for Detroit with a homer and a triple, Falk adds four hits. In New York, the Yankees rally past the Athletics 8 5 behind Penrock's eighth straight win. Hauser and Miller homer. Browns beat Indians 3 1 as Sisler Williams homer. Washington tops Boston 4 1 with a key bases loaded walk and Harris RBI.
Parrott High won the handicap sweepstakes at Sunnyside Country Club with a net 48. Arch McFarlane and Kenneth Bragdon tied for second at 73, while Nathan Northey and Al Greeley tied for third at 74. About 45 golfers competed as a flag tournament and another 18 hole blind bogey event were also planned at Byrnes park course and public links. Luther Preps Wey and Decorah ta May 31 report a 1 to 3 prep win over upper Iowa freshmen with Nelson striking out 13 and Bott allowed eight.
Harry Chapman set the pace at Waterloo Gun Club in a Byrnes Park weekly practice shoot, breaking 96 of 100 for high average. Henry Steeze was second with 7h of 75. Both shot perfect 25s. Harry Shepard led a corny match with 22 of 25.
The Hawks lead the league after Winterloo’s Sunday win and Burlington’s defeat. Ottumwa signs reliever Gowell Glaser, while Deacon House shifts to Des Moines and plans semipro play at Eldora. Portal hosts a cross border golf course linking US and Canada with five per cent Canadian content. Waterloo overwhelms Ottumwa 4–0 as Red Hamilton shines. Local notes include trades, fielding feats, and upcoming semipro bouts.
In Chicago on May 31 1931 the Cardinals rally with key hits including Hormsby and Bottomley and a Cubs error to win 9 2. Preigin homered for Chicago as their early lead dissolves while the Cardinals push across runs in multiple innings.
Bloomington Ind May 31 The University of Iowa baseball team won its first Big Ten victory defeating Indiana U 12 to 7 in a game marked by errors and hits. Miller Iowa catcher collected five hits in five at bats as both teams used two pitchers.
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