Cleveland Rules Zimmerman and slight favorite Hal Chase
In New York and Chicago reports on the 1926 World Series, Cleveland Indians hold a slight edge with Bagby favored to pitch and Brooklyn Dodgers debated pitching plans. Umpire rotation outlined, betting interest described as light, and court schedules glancing at potential suspensions during the series. Key figures Zimmermann, Chase, McGraw, and Toney appear in testimony about alleged game throwing, with Kauff and others recounting offers and denials.
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Associated Press
New York
Cleveland Indirns
Bagby
Brooklyn
Robinson
Indians
Coreleskie
Superbas
Speaker
Burleigh Grimes
Cleveland
Grimes
Jamieson
Doc” Johnston
Evans
Burns
Wood
Connolly
O'Day
Dineen
Item
Wall Street
Financial District
American League Park
Cleveland Indians
Brooklyn Dodgers
Tribe
Manuel Levine
Common Pleas Court
Interurban
Independent Teams Scrimmage East High This Afternoon
The Independents and East High meet for a 4 minute scrimmage at Cedar River Park this afternoon at 4. It is the second practice duel of the season and the first data work for both teams since the North Des Moines and Oslewin games. The Independents plan new plays for the return game against Oelwein next Sunday while East High also tests new staff.
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East High
Jerloo Independents
Cedar River Park
State University Women Granted Athletic Field
Iowa City Oct 6 about two acres along the east bank of the Cedar River near the interurban bridge have been set aside by the University of Iowa for use as an athletic field for university women. President Jessup approved the tract after the completion of the Women's gymnasium. Space will host three hockey fields and ground work will begin immediately with plans for a pep club to back women’s athletics akin to the men’s Howling 300.
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Iowa City
Iowa River
University of Iowa
Jessup
Jack Bentley Leads Orioles Past St Paul in Postseason
Jack Bentley star of the Baltimore Orioles pitched well and hit two home runs driving in four runs as Baltimore beat St Paul 5 to 3 in the opening game of their postseason series. Charley Hall opposed Baltimore with solid work. Marquee moments included a first inning single by Jacobson and Holden’s double, plus four infield hits by St Paul in the final frame and a late rally by Baltimore. About 7,000 fans attended.
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Baltimore
Jack Bentley
St. Paul
Babe Ruth
Charley Hail
Bentley
Jacobson
Holden
Saints
Riggert
Henertn
Lawry
The
Birds
I Jacobson
Hon Bentley
Kt &i. Paul
AE Dresser
Rigert
iWaas
Q Miller
Is J Hargrave
iRapa
I Berghamine
Boone
Irian
Brazil
Vereda
Hall
Hanpepe
Halli
Hargrave
Marlette
Berghammer
iDressen
Hasee
Hell
Pott Bentley
Strugk
Lal
Seminary
Ee Ok
Ithree
Golf stars rout rivals in Garden City scramble match
New York golfers Jim Barnes from St Louis and Jack Hutchinson of Chicago teamed to beat Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in a 3% hole match at Garden City club Jinks. The English professionals suffered a decisive loss in the exhibition event.
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New York
Jim Barnes
St. Louis
Jack Hutchinson
Harry Vardon
Ted Ray
Garden City Club
Cedar Falls Teachers' Training Eleven Prep for Scrimmages
Cedar Falls teachers training school eleven gears up for scrimmages with Waterloo West second team next Saturday and Reinbeck the following week after a 14 to 4% victory over Waverly. Coach C. W. Helsley praises rising reserves and solid backfield trio Orr Davis Starbuck and Bradley, along with a stronger forward wall and heavier average team weight enhancing their chances against tougher opponents.
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Cedar Falls
Waterloo West High
Reinbeck
Waverly
Consant
C. W. Helsley
Orr
Davis
Starbuck
Bradley
Altho
Ight
Pike Hefting Over 10 Pounds Caught Downtown
Consternation among the finny tribe near the fourth street bridge as C A M Byerly hauled a 32 1 4 inch 18 3 4 inch around pike weighing over 10 pounds from midstream with a large baited hook. The fish, described as a 36 cut in two by onlookers, was noted for a big vigor by Byerly who records big catches for Forest and Stream magazine.
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C. A M. Byerly
Clay Street
Interesting matches in women s golf schedule
The Associated Press reports two marquee matches at the women s national golf championship at the Mayfield club. Defending champion Miss Alexia Stirling of Atlanta faces Miss Blaine Rosenthal, who beat Stirling in 1917 and 1918 Red Cross play. Also on the Tower bracket Mrs J W Hurd of Pittsburgh faces Miss Mildred Caverly of Philadelphia. Marion Hollins of New York vs Mrs F C Latts of Chicago was anticipated to surprise, with Cummings of Chicago set to meet Mrs W A Gavin of Long Island and Mrs Quentin Fellner of New York facing Mrs R H Barlow of Philadelphia in other features.
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Alexia Stirling
Atlanta
Blaine Rosenthal
Shinnecasset
Stirling
Red Cross
J. W. Hurd
Pittsburgh
Mildred Caverly
Badadelphia
Marion Hollins
New York
F.C. Latts
Chicago
Cummings
W. A. Gavin
Long Island
Quentin Fellner
R. H. Barlow
Philadelphia
Hawkeyes Welcome Home After Indiana Victory
Iowa City crowds gave the Hawkeyes a huge homecoming after beating Indiana 14 to 7. Coach Howard Jones led the celebration as players endured bruises from the game, with Aubrey Devine singled out for special attention.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Howard Jones
Hawkeye Huskies
Sunay
Indiana
University David
Iowa
Aubrey Devine
Hoosiers
Badesky
Belding
Locke
Black
Kelly
Lows Field
Towa U Baseball Coach Opens Fall Practice at UI
Iowa City area reports fall practice by University of Iowa baseball coach James NX Ashmore with nearly 20 men training daily on a new sod field at Iowa fields. Focus is on freshmen and yearling players to compete with varsity next spring, as infield work is unfinished but workouts proceed.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
James NX. Ashmore
Iowa Fields
Altho
Ashmore
Jon
Cardinals Plan Winter Signing Spree Promised
Manager Branch Rickey says failure to buy top players won’t be charged to the Cardinals. With 1920 nearly done, he plans further cash outlays to strengthen the club after paying $6,000 for Jesse Haines last winter. Rickey expects to keep digging for talent as he targets a stronger team next season. The piece also notes the Derby at Epsom Downs aims to widen public attendance and mentions Jack Curley’s health and retirement rumors amid boxing promotions. President David Fultz of the New International League shows interest in the Chicago grand jury baseball scandal involving Benny Kauff and league officials.
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Chicago
Owl
Cook County
John McGraw
New York Giants
Charlies Stonesham
Benny iRauff
Larry Doyle
Fred Toney
Mackall
Hughey Jennings
Detroit
Jean Jubuc
Toledo
Kid’Gleason
Chicago White Sox
Tey Leask
New Yorkers
Heine Zimmerman
Hal Chase
NcGraw
Kaul
Toney
Zimmerman Ito
Bach
toMcGraw
Stoneham
McGraw
Kauff
Toronto
Kanuff
Chase
Zimmerman
Jennings
Giants
Gleason
Dubuc
Bill” Burns
Cincinnati
Br “Rube Benton
New York Nationals
St. Louis Cardinals
Branch Rickey
Cardinal
Tvise Verry
Rickey
Jesse Haines
Haines
Epsom Downs
England
Jockey Club
David Fultz
New
International League
Grand Jury
Benny Kauff
Fultz
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Hal Chage
Baseball Grand Jury
Orioles
Sport Wlashes
International News Service
RELLO
Dstore
Ton Archie
Maat
MR. Jiggs
Avatore
White Sox
West
T. T
Meee College
Pike
Associated Free Cleveland. O
Mayfield Club
Torday
Dr. C. A. Waterbury
Black Building
Towa U
Kent Agatule
Jack Curley
Curley
Georges Carpentier
E. 5Th ST
Phone Black
Booth-Joseph Co
First. National Bank Building
Bovee Furnaces
Waterloo
Black Hawk Niy
West Eighth Street
Bovee Furnace Works
Iowa Telephone Company
Hudson
Hudson-Jones Waterloo Co
Franklin Street
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