American League Leaders Aim for World Series Title
New York reports the American League holds a strong edge in the upcoming World Series race. The AL has eight titles to five for the NL in the modern era. Boston’s 1914 sweep of Philadelphia Athletics set the record for swift series, while Chicago Nationals under Frank Chance once defeated Detroit four games to none.
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National Commission
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Braves
Philadelphia Athletics
Shibe Park
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Ueireit Americans
Standing Series Ties Highlight 1912 Memorial Conflict
The New York Nationals and the Roston Americans tied in a memorial series of 1912. The series remains the longest by games and attendance, with gate receipts around $490,004 and individual winnings near $4.01 per win for victors, while losers earned about $2,066. The American League led in series won, but totals for runs were close: 244 for the AL, 239 for the NL across 72 games.
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Cobb and Sisler in doubleheader at Mount Muni
Detroit won the first game 7 to while St Louis took the second by exploiting Detroit infield. Cobb faced Sisler as the key matchup in the twin bill. Washington beat New York in the season finale, totaling three wins in four games for Washington in the series. Score by innings shows New York and Washington tied late before Washington pulled ahead.
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Hollohcher Emerges As Superior To Everett Scott In Eye Of Fullerton
Dopester Fullerton declares Chicago shortstop Hollaocher the better all around player than Everett Scott of the Red Sox. He lauds Hollaocher as hustling and confident, capable of covering ground, throwing from any position, and hitting well as a first year man despite some fielding errors. Fullerton notes Hollochers potential against Ruth Jones and Mays.
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Star boxers train sailors at Great Lakes station
At the Great Lakes naval training station a group of top boxers act as instructors guiding sailors through boxing drills. Ritchie Mitchell Pat Moore and others give lessons while the sailors log heavy rounds daily, turning beginners into fighters under E sign John Kennedy and other leaders.
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Joe Sherman
O'Keefe Boys
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World Series talk and wartime woes fill a paper page
The page mixes baseball chatter about a larger world series and comments on wartime life. It notes hopes for a passel of games and quotes Lee and other figures while mentioning soldiers, fuel limits, and labor sentiment. A dairy anecdote of Pete White rescuing a cow adds a human interest thread.
Laundries Handle Vast War Camp Laundry Load
Fourteen Iowa laundries including three in Waterloo process enormous wartime volumes for Camp Dodge and Des Moines. By November 1 the War Department reclamation facility reports tens of thousands of blankets denim and khaki items plus four tons of sacks and bedsocks. The drive explains scarce blankets and high prices as mills cut fancy wool stock to cover military needs.
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Novices and Oldtimers Meet at Gun Club Event
A gun club meet at Dern park Saturday afternoon drew a mix of new and seasoned shooters. Simpson led with two comebacks and 86 in a handicap, Judge Birdsall shot an 18 bare and performed creditably. Mee Connell, Cramer and Webber also posted notable scores as Cowin faltered in the third event.
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Detroit speedway heats and shipyard series news
Report from Detroit records a heat race at 52 mph with Miss Detroit and Miss Minneapolis tied for second on seven points. Final heat due today while Staten Island team and Harlan crew set for a shipyard Worlds series with two games in Philadelphia. Cleveland disbands its baseball club after halting two games with St Louis Labordar as players begin essential work.
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Camp Dodge Team May Play Game in City Sunday
Camp Dodge team may play a game in the city Sunday against a city league lineup featuring former stars Wiobber and others. The event pits Camp Dodge against a crew of City league veterans in a scheduled contest.
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Fate of Eastern Football Uncertain as Big Three Weigh Schedules
Reports from college centers show unsettled football plans with Harvard Yale and Princeton delaying decisions. Many schools lack open dates and debates over whether to play extend into autumn as authorities weigh revised schedules and possible cancellations.
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Waterloo to Host Sunday Diamond Battle With Noted Pros
Waterloo plans a Sunday baseball contest with Camp Dodgers arrangements likely to yield a premier diamond showdown. Phil Slattery a former Central Association southpaw anchors the depot brigade pitching staff with Rumler, ex St. Louis Browns catcher, and other ex league players Roche St Towis Wideman Agnew Streichl Wolfe Moran among involved names.
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Hearts of the World dominates Plaza lineup at nine days
The Plaza Theatre screens Griffiths Hearts of the World for 11 days starting September 8 with battle scenes filmed on French front lines and a village romance as core. Also shows In Pursuit of Polly with Billie Burke, One Law for Both, and My Four Years in Germany at the Palace and Crystal theatres.
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Aerial Mail Service Expands Chicago New York Route
The article notes postal plans for a Chicago to New York aerial mail service with trials Sept and Oct, detailing two planes departing New York and reaching Chicago after stops. It reports pilot Lipsner figures August mileage and discusses timing goals, regulations, and expected postwar use. It also briefly mentions individuals linked to aviation and military service.
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Koester Brothers Earn Noted Army Service
Three Koester brothers from Waterloo gain reputation for military service. William joined Iowa national guards. Harry Marson, at Camp Cody New Mexico, serves as top sergeant with the 133rd infantry headquarters unit en route to France. Philip Koester Jr. left Waterloo Sash & Fixture works to join the town national guards at the Mexican border.
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Washington D C report on FTC charges by Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States accuses the Federal Trade Commission of usurpation of power inefficiency and abuse of business interests in a letter to President Wilson. The note arrives as Washington reports focus on labor support for the war and political restraint.
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Threshing Engine Explodes in Hampshire Field Fatalities and Injuries
A threshing engine exploded on Marken farm six miles NW of town injuring engineer George Murphy with facial and chest wounds and killing a valued team horse. The machine was thrown into a strawpile. flames and scattered debris caused limited damage to wagons and harness. Murphy received medical care and was reported resting fairly comfortable.
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Rockford Burials and Local Notes
Rockford held a farewell reception for Dr oy Weynesday who begins duties as surgeon in the iy. Mrs. Arthur McElory underwent surgery at St. Francis hospital. Frank Hanchett died in Centralia on the 11th and his remains will be brought to Rockford for burial. Mr and Mrs W P Johanaber mourn their loss of their little boy. School opens today.
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Real Estate Transfers in Black Hawk County Iowa
Real estate transfers recorded in Black Hawk County list Rachel Makinster transferring parcels 42 44 45 Riverview Waterloo to Tadley. Frank Tetitr and Fannie K. Fri eS carry additional parcels 1 2 6 with addresses in Waterloo.
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