Dodgers win four doubleheaders in a row to lead NL race
In a dramatic stretch the Dodgers swept four doubleheaders in as many days, climbing from third to second place behind the Giants. The streak features Walter Johnson and the Washington club in different matchups, with rising momentum shaping the pennant race as other standings shift across majors.
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Club Standings Mixed in Unclear League Report
The text presents a garbled standings list with scattered team names and locations, including references to National Learur, New Yora Claw, Americats, Westarn Boney, Ladttane, and St. Joseph. Details on dates, scores, or definitive outcomes are unreadable due to OCR errors.
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Hutchison Captures Second Black Hawk Tennis Title
R. O. Hutchison won the 1924 Black Hawk county tennis championship by defeating Dr. L. C. Hemsworth in straight sets at Sunnyside Corsiny club. Wind hindered play yet Hutchison dominated with sharp serves and placement. Hemsworth fought in the second set but could not sustain a late surge, losing the final 6-3 6-4 6-0. Hutchison earlier beat Fearing in the semifinals while Hemsworth advanced by eliminating Coach Cowles. A separate note recalls an Atlantic liner voyage where sunlit decks contrasted with a hailstorm at the other end.
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Amateur Cyclists Set to Race in Buffalo Classic
In Buffalo New York on September 6 five and eighty five riders from two hundred forty nine state entries will contest the national amateur bicycle championships over today and tomorrow The first heats start this afternoon The field includes four members of the American Olympic team Lee Gronkowsky of Buffalo Victor Hawk of Davenport Rene Breet of Paterson and Gus Henchel of Chicago are among the entrants
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Coach Stagg Begins Thirty-Third Year at U Chicago
Chicago, Sept. 6. Coach AL A. EE announces Sept. 15 as practice start for University of Chicago football. This marks Stagg’s 33rd season at the Midway School with pennant hopes dimmed by many seniors graduating in June. Key losses include Ralph King and John Zorn, while returnees include Liord Rokke and other veterans as the team braces for the season.
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Hawkeye-Fuls Bring Fans to Des Moines for Show Tonight
Fans travel to Des Moines to watch Lou Rolline face Ployd Lowers in a boxing night. Cedar Rapids infielder Knet Swangon reports a rough debut with five errors, one hit, and a won’t. Dubuque hosts a $1,000 baseball tournament featuring four teams including Dubuane Studbakers and Strawberry Point, with Prairie du Lac and Saulh City combining. Notable moves include Sylvester McCauley loaned to Studebakers and Red Searn with Strawberry Point. Buck Weaver joins Reedsbury. Hap Felseh aligns with twin cities. Parente of Jinck Island challenges Frank Parente for a Minneapolis spot. Joe Cantillion, a scout, paid $1,600 for Parente’s Rock Island move.
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Bathie Opens Western Open Tourney Ambiguity
Sunnyside Country club pro BuL Bathie competes in the Western Open at Calumet. Reports mention a 140 83 first round score and unclear actions by Fudhie and Kennett. Entrants from Bryn Mawr Chicago proceed to subsequent rounds with 17 36 hole totals expected to decide winners.
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Newton Beats Marshalltown Golfers In Tight Match
Newton defeated Marshalltown 298 to 309 in a close golf contest. Vernon of Newton halved with Dr. Cobb, Central Iowa champion, while Fran Woodrow defeated George Thayer. Matthews won 2 up against A.H. Matthews as twenty Marshalltown players joined the event.
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Independent grid stars sign for coming season
A large contingent of players from last year's Waste High and Cedar Falls colleges sign with the Independents for the next football season. Expect notable standouts like Dave Seger, Jimmy O Connor, and Fat Leonard to lead the squad with Carl Grings and Bart Weeden in management and Mickey McGuire guiding on the sideline. First practice set for Sunday at 10 a m at League baseball park ahead of a likely Sept 28 opener.
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Browne Faces Collett In Final Women’s Golf Tilt
Nayatt Rhode Island Sept 4 Tennis and golf stars met in one of the last matches of the women’s national golf championship. Miss Mary K Browne of Santa Monica Cal meets Melen a Collett of Rhode Island Country Club regarded as the best female golfer in the world by friends and experts.
Two Strong Ball Teams To Meet At Manchester
In Manchester Illinois a high profile baseball contest is set as Strawberry Point faces the reformatory team from Ana maosa on Tuesday September 16. The reformatory bands will accompany the team and perform a concert before the game promising one of the finest bouts ever staged in the town.
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GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP ADVICE ON FEET POSITIONING
Inside Golf columnist Chester Horton discusses proper stance, warning that spreading the feet far apart often harms the swing by stiffening the arms and hindering weight transfer. He notes successful long drives can occur despite bad form but stresses correct body rotation for solid contact.
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France and Australia tie in Davis Cup day one
Brookline Mass September 5 France and Australia split a point after the first day of the inter zone Davis Cup finals. Jacques Brugnon and Rene LaCoste will play doubles against Gerald Patterson and Pat O Hara Wood in today’s match. The French pair previously paired in last year’s final and in 1922 they fought a fifth set decider.
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Wills Ready For Anything Firpo's Talent Can Show
Harry Wills discusses his 95 fights and future aims as he eyes a possible bout with Firpo and a potential title shot versus Dempsey. He emphasizes readiness and continued training while critics question his hand power.
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