Iowa shooters shine at international life shoot in Caldwell
Iowa team captain Don A. Preussner led the Manchester squad in the international small bore match where the United States beat England 7617 to 7528. Don W. Price, Iowa’s one armed champion, shot well despite protest over his rest. Simms of Des Moines won a $75 rifle sweepstakes with a 99 tied for top score.
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Fort Dodge Chases Speed Crown With Duray and Duray
Fort Dodge plans for September 29 30 auto races bring Leon Duray renowned French driver Lir Waugdhal the new circular track champion and Fred Horey past world title holder to challenge a strong field. Medal prizes and cash awards are listed for Iowa shooters and racing fans, while Duray describes his bold return to American speedways after service in France.
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Detroit and national sports wrap reports and shooting results
Yesterday's results span several leagues with Detroit and Western rivals noted. Highlights include Cowan and Morey competing in dirt track events, a Des Moines derby winner, and Marine Corps shooters dominating Seagirt matches with Moore leading at 194 points. Tests of Iowa and New Jersey marksmen follow with state and federal officers cited on gun confiscations and fines in Minnesota.
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Fragmented reminiscences and humorous vignettes from a bygone page
A collage of anecdotal jottings about President on a train, factory wages, dental signs, weather quips, and a sports yarn. It includes notes on wartime era humor, a joke about a telegraph gag in Cuba, and a casual mention of the Pittsburgh Leader’s sports critic.
Athletes Gather for A A U Meets in Philadelphia
The national AAU track and field championships move to Franklin Field Philadelphia next Friday and Saturday drawing a strong star lineup. Nine sprinters eye sub five second furlongs and a showdown features Joe Laomrago Charlie Paddoe Franci J Tayes Peter White and others from New York and California clubs with Rigas Kolehmanen and Hannes also listed. Parsons named coach at Colorado College in Springs joining two former Hawk athletes as wartime contributors. A separate report notes Penn College of Oskaloosa receiving 84000 from Iowa Friends to support campus programs.
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National League Baseball Summary from Chicago and New York
In Chicago the Pirates defeated the Cubs with a 22 run tally while batter Hamilton and Schmidt contributed. In New York the Giants and Dodgers faced off with varied scoring and pitching by Gordy and Witman as Boston and others traded runs in a tense interleague set.
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Trapshooters to Shoot Clay Pigeons at Byrnes Park
Waterloo trapshooters plan a registered shoot Tuesday at Byrnes Park Waterloo Gun Club beginning 9 am. Western traps, Siefkei control, and 14 events with prizes mark the day. Local and nearby shooters expected to attend as foreign entrants and army veteran runners are noted in the event coverage.
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Ruether's Flight From Camp Lewis Feared Pitcher Stands Firm
Athletic director Athin Cook recalls Walter Ruether once in the army, a hard man to scare. Captain Jim Scott and Del Baker urged him to pitch, but Ruether refused until forced, finally taking the mound and finishing the game despite earlier anger and taunting.
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Drake Grid Star Sprong Returns to Drake
Russell Sprong Drake captain elect and 1916 All Missouri Valley center has returned from two years in World War I service. He landed in Hoboken and is stationed at Camp Mills en route to enter Drake University in the fall. Sprong, prominent in Drake activities and former feature editor of the 1917 Quaxon, will begin classes as the team boosts prospects.
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Delphic Staff and Gamma Sigma Kappa Member Mentioned
A note references the Delphic staff along with a member of the Gamma Sigma Kappa fraternity. The exact roles or actions are not specified in the available text.
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Sioux City Golf Clash Invites Midwestern Amateurs
Sioux City hosts an invitation golf tournament to Sept 11 with 16 prizes and a cup. Amateurs from Chicago Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids and Des Moines enter. Qualifying round is 18 holes Thursday morning Sept 11 with four flights of 16 players each. Des Moines players including Worth Mckee Fitzgerald Rider Kubee Hubbell travel for the event.
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Lost item search line in Courier ad
A brief line promotes using phone number 3230 and the phrase Jost ai l in the Courier to find lost items quickly.
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