Tight fight for swat title between Herman and O'Doul
In New York from September notes on pitchers and hitters, Herman of Brooklyn trails Frank O'Doul of Philadelphia by narrow margins in batting average. The report lists leaders in runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases, with Guy Bush and Burleigh Grimes highlighted for pitching pace. Team fielding and batting totals show Phillies, Cubs, and Pirates near the top, with Mets not mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornsby
Ott
New York
O'Doul
Frederick
L. Waner
Klein
Cuyler
Guy Bush
Chicago
Burleigh Grimes
Pittsburgh
Cubs
Phillies
Pirates
Phils
Giants
Reds
Mrs Herb Mucha Tops Mason City Golf Invite
Mrs Herb Mucha and Mrs Shipley tied for first at the Mason City Country Club women’s invitation tournament yesterday with 95s. Mrs C S Cory took second with 96, and several local members attended indicating it was the season’s most successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Mucha
Sunnyside Country Club
Shipley
Mason City
Mason City Country Club
C. S. Cory
Arch McFarlane
Charles Felsing
Joseph Cawan
Cory
Hutchison
Frank Fish
Mucha
Jack Frost Aims for Fiftieth Base Stolen This Season
Before leaving Ogden for another baseball season with Waterloo Jack Frost’s father pledged a dollar for each base he steals, up to fifty. Jack, after hard efforts and many chances, has 49 swiped and today his father arrives in town to watch him steal the fiftieth base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
Ogden
Waterloo
Jack
Wim
Stagg Loses Star Backfield Player Ineligibility
Chicago football coach Amos Alonzo Stagg sees his rebuilding efforts harmed as backfield veteran Hugh Mendenhall is declared ineligible after failing in bacteriology. Mendenhall was one of the few bright spots for the University of Chicago last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Amos Alonzo Stage
University of Chicago
Hugh Mendenhall
Mendenhall
Stage
Waterloo Alleys Open for Bowlers
Waterloo bowling alleys on Water street between Fourth and Fifth have opened for the season after resurfacing. Proprietor F. A. Manahl hopes to organize four or five leagues soon. Manchester, Te Sept In a two game set featuring three home runs Aurora and the locals beat Manchester 11 to 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Water Street
F. A. Manahl
Manchester
Aurora
Aurorn
Murry Hud Sheeley
Leading Hitters in National and American Leagues
A condensed snapshot lists top players with G AB R H and batting averages from the National and American Leagues. Names include Merman Brooklyn, Traynor Pittsburgh, Hornsky Chicago, Foxx Philadelphia, Manush St. Louis, and Combs New York, with standout averages and totals. A year-ago leader reference notes Goslin Washington and Harnsby Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H_ Pet
Merman
Brooklyn
Odawl
Phun
Terry
New York
Traynor
Pittsburgh
Iornsky
Chicago
Iharnshy
Boston
Foxx
Pht
Forgecn
Cleveland
Ammons
Phila
Manush
St. Louis
Combs
Goslin
Washington
Bobby Jones Sportsmanship Lesson From Wet Greens
The article praises Bobby Jones for courtesy on the links, noting how he steadied opponent George Von Elm during a short putt and tutored fair play in a 1930s playoff. Sol Metzger promotes a free illustrated leaflet on golf etiquette and invites readers to request it with a stamped return envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halastot
George
von Elm
Bobby
Espinosa
Sol Metzger
Wheat Intentions List Shows Slight Increase Over 28
The USDA crop reporting board cites 20,000 farmers as of Aug 15, with intentions to raise winter wheat by 1.2 percent and rye by 4.9 percent. If carried out, winter wheat could reach 43,271,000 acres, up from 42,743,000 last fall, though actual plantings vary with weather and conditions. States vary, with increases in several western and midwest areas and decreases in Missouri, Illinois, Nebraska, Virginia, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. Moderate increases are noted for areas west of the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crop Reporting Board
United States Department of Agriculture
Osle
Indiana
Minnesota
Iowa
South Dakota
Texas
Montana
Colorado
Washington
Oregon
California
Missouri
Illnois
Nebraska
Virginia
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Kansas
Mississippi River
Price On Graded Eggs Hits High In Sumner Iowa
In Sumner Iowa the egg market spikes with top grade eggs selling at 10 a dozen as supply tightens and quality buying influences push prices higher. Local dealers Wescott and Winks credit improved flocks and steady demand for the rise, recalling earlier price patterns from 1905 and before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Couriér Special Service
Sumner
L. P. Winks
Wescott & Winks
Mr. Winks
Ben Winks
Frank Wescott
E. F. Wilharm
Wynkolf Brothers
Focal
Cobrst
Independence
Modern housecleaning methods taught at farmers bureau school
Miss Fannie Gannon of the extension department led a training session for township Farm bureau leaders on up-to-date cleaning methods. Demonstrations by vacuum cleaner and brush representatives highlighted efficient work practices for walls, rugs, paper, shades, furniture, bedding, and other cleanable items. The next training is scheduled for November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township Farm Bureau Leader
Fannie Gannon
Extension Department
Miss Gannon
Farm Bureau
Man Receives 600 Feeder Sheep In Big Grove Township
CourteF Special Service from Vinton Iowa reports farmers in Big Grove township receiving a large shipment of feeder sheep from Omaha and Kansas City. A G Mowbray took 666 head while Ed Flickinger sent two carloads and John Strebner with Pete Johnson each delivered a double deck carload. Ernest Reiss also shipped a carload of medium steers this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtef
Vinton
Big Grove Township
Omaha
Kansas City
A. G. Mowbray
Ed Flickinger
John Strebner
Pete Johnson
Ernest Reiss
Plant disease man takes Michigan job
Ames Iowa Sept. 7 J H Muncie United States department of agriculture agent who has worked on crown gall in the plant pathology section at Iowa State college will leave soon for East Lansing Michigan where he will be pathologist in charge of extension work He will also have some experiment station work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
J. H. Muncie
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa State College
East Lansing
Michigan
German pugilists set to clash at Madison Square Garden
New York on September 12 will host a ten round bout between Ludwig Heymann, a German philosophy graduate, and Tuffy Griffith, a veteran fighter, as the Garden opens its indoor season. A quick win for Heymann could boost his options for future fall and winter dates, while Griffith eyes a rematch with top contenders after last season’s setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Ludwig Heymann
Max Schmeling
America
Tuffy Griffith
Tufty
Ludwig
Garden
Tuffy
Jimmy Braddock
Griffith
Bhatkey-Loughran
Haymann
Broadway
Des Moines report optimistic on farm prices and land values
The Courier Special Service notes Iowa business conditions improving since 1920. Land values rise as buyers seek desirable farms at fair prices amid strong demand for rentals. Corn and wheat shortages push prices up. dairy products like butter milk eggs and poultry remain in strong demand with rising per capita consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Service
Des ‘Moines
Iows
Iowa
Town
Towa
Jones Speaker at Bureau Picnic in Delaware Thursday
H Jr. Jones, vice president of the Iowa State Farm Bureau Federation, will headline the annual county farm bureau picnic in Greeley. He will discuss tax changes for farmers and the federation’s legislative achievements. The event includes a band, dinner, contests, and remarks by Delaware County and Greeley officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourier Special Services
Manchester
H. Jr. Jones
Ainsworth
Iowa State Farm Bureau Federation
Amnual County Farm Bureau
Greeley
Greeley Merchants
Paul Burson
Farm Bureau
Benjamin Jaycox
Delaware County
CG. G. Cole
M. HR. Runkle
Fayette County Breeders Picnic and Guernsey Show
Holstein speakers at the Fayette county Breeders picnic at the Ed Eitel farm discussed 1000 pound cows and southern market expansion. A dinner and herd inspection followed with county and state dairy officials on the program. The Guernsey picnic at the county home featured Floyd Arnold and others with the county herd winning 11 blue ribbons and all championships, boosted by Mason City fair results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye
Althe
Alling
Fayette County
Ed Eitel
W. B. Barney
F. W. Stephenson
Celweth
Floyd Arold
State Dairy Extension Service
Chris Dueholm
Louis Rank
Paul Stewart
Fayette
Barney
South
Moon
Eltel
Guernsey Ieérd
Guernsey Breeders Association
Floyd Arnold
Joe Go- Unvaux
Waterloo
J. H. Kline
Mason City
Minnesota
New Melon Strains Resistant to Blight Developed in Iowa
Two watermelon varieties showing high resistance to blight were developed near Conesville and Fruitland in Muscatine county by Iowa State College experiment station. Prof I E Methus announced one line from Kleckley Sweet by mass selection and the other a hybrid of Genquer and Kleckley Sweet. Both kept stable type and self pollination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Sept. T
Conesville
Fruitland
Musceatine County
Experiment Station Station
Iowa
State
Watermelon Wilt Devastates Iowa Crops Drives Change
Dr Mebius notes wilt has harmed melons for three generations and driven the industry from one locality to another in recent years. The disease caused abandonment of melon growing in Muscatine Lee Polk and other counties. Donald R Porter led resistance work, now at UC on truck crop disease. 150 pounds seed this year will increase fields next year to 2000 acres for Iowa growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mebius
Muscatine
Lee, Polk
Donald R. Porter
University of California
Iowa
Wap s ie Valley Herd Tour Attracts Fifty Farm Families
About 50 families joined the annual Wapsie Valley Herd Improvement association tour in Independence Iowa starting at the B A Nelson farm. A Guernsey class, a good bull pen, and sweet clover seedings were viewed. County home stop featured a picnic dinner and music from Rowley school orchestra. Dr K W Stouder spoke on contagious abortion and dairy herd sanitation while F W Stephenson discussed high quality cream at the Rowley creamery. Jersey breeder Campbell judged the contest for a state representative to Waterloo. winner not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Wapsier Valley Herd Improvement Association
B.A. Nelson
Nelson Farm
Nelson
Rowley Consolidated School Orchestra
R. L. Bortner
Board of Supervisors
K. W. Stouder
Frank Hare Farm
Rowley
Hare Farm
Rowley Co-Operative Creamery
F. W. Stephenson. Oelwein
Wooo. Campbell
Jesup Jersey
Wapsie Valley
Waterloo
Benton Association Gains on Hog Shipments in July
July shipping reports show 22 decks of hogs handled by six associations led by Keystone with Chicago as main destination. Van Horne sent six loads to Savanna and Chicago. Luzerne three to Chicago. Atkins and Shellsburg two each. Newhall one to Chicago. Gainers and losses per hundredweight listed for several routes. Also notes geyser occurrences only in Yellowstone National Park, New Zealand, and Iceland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Fam Bureau
Keystone
Chicago
van Horne
Savana
Luzerne
Atkins
Shellsburg
Newhall
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Herman
Frank O'Doul
Philadelphia
iBrooklyn
Bill Terry
Sequince
Traumor
Li Waner
Stephenson
Hendrick
Eroeiya
Frisch
Stagg
Playgrundy Center
Parkersburg
Grundy Center
Hsa
Sou Metzger
Bobby Jonas
Jane
Ral
Bremer Poultry
Benton
Tuffy Griffiths
Jaymaim
Tandwig Haymann
Larnin
the Courier
Grundy Fair
Kenneth Messey
Clarence
L. W. Plager
Grundy
Messer
Tama County
Robert Mitchell
Buckingham
Vernon Johnson
Dike
Grundy County
Esloes
Holstein
Guernsey
Buchanan
Tour
Stouder
Dairyman
Benton Association
Yellowstore National Park
New Zealand
Iceland
Depot
Nashua
T. B
Dick Knight
Toy
Dunkelberg, Leeper & Cropper, Incorporated
Fifth Street
Poe
Mae
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