Water loo Hawks Lead MV League Batting and Fielding Averages
Red Worthington of the Waterloo Hawks tops season hitting with a high average while Ottumwa leads team fielding. Cletus Dixon and Swanson finish with 48 steals each. Ottumwa pitchers dominate with Al Bauer going 25 wins. Jim Grant and Bob Shanklin noted among strikeout leaders as final averages reveal Ottumwa best in pen and Waterloo top in fielding.
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Waterloo Hawks
Worthington
Red Worthington
Red
Johnson
Ottwawa
Cletus Dixon Waterloo
Swanson
Molinertstap
Obtumwa
Waterloo
Otwmwa
Avaterioa
Bauer
iAl Bauer
Packer
Ottunwa
Mant
Jost
Bates
Hamilton
Anderson
Jim Grant
Bob Shanklin
McCann
Burlington
Ruclington
Dubuque
Moline
Ottumwa
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
ADEE
Fe Ottuirn
Burlington Rock Island
Smith
Pleury
Guppy
Mal
Buchanan
Phuffmnan
Raichie
Carey
St Nee
Bite
Andre
Marl
Ie Liye
Adlathias
Saltasaver
Wenemon
Merk
Watson
Mol
Fleury
P. Waystu
Red Ablett
Gran
Mabner
Ain
Williams
Ig Clarke
Shanklin
Gilpin
Christman, Bros
Elaney
Irvin
AY EdWards
Ay Bryant
Walsh
Wee
Nelson
Hehe
Farr
Schulez
Altgilders
Ie Ag Ag
Schroeder
Baddington
E Pedersen
Mar-Tra
Greevens
Stanton
Mar
Adington
aTyavis
Blariot
Fleur
Malicky
Grant
Springer
Mat
Aparphy
Tharnoy
Familien
Schranter
Ammond
Duaisen
fRrvant
Lst
Trewern
Ua Adamaen
Rein
Tos Varao Oo Anderson
An Renan
Serene Bo
Colligan
Rire
Ades
Ty Arnal
Kate Byrd Raney
Tory Oee
Hammond
Ac VF Ratcornt
Bartlett
Iohanman
Wartula
Ag Ambton
Moberizon
Parisian scientist eyes germs in a kiss and lab hype
A fragmentary late 19th or early 20th century note lampoons germ theory myths. It mentions a Parisian scientist claiming 40 000 germs in a kiss and urges universities to offer courses in oscillation labs. The piece parodies sensational claims and public fears with humorous asides about Dempsey and unrelated curiosities.
Dempsey Plans Strategy Ahead of Tunney Match
In Stroudsburg and Alande City reports, Dempsey says he will adapt to any fighting style to defend his title, avoiding reliance on a single method. Tunney, confident and conditioning well, anticipates victory by knockout, with rounds reduced to four for safety.
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Alande City
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tenneyways
Dempsey
Tunney
Shampion
Stroudsburg
Gene Tunney
Lou Fink
Billy Gibson
Huge ticket sale fuels Dempsey Tunney fight hype
New York reports Davis Cup victory by United States over France as tennis champions, then announces a record one million dollars raised from ticket sales for the Dempsey Tunney heavyweight bout in Philadelphia. Officials predict near two million dollars in receipts, with sellout crowds and high betting chatter surrounding the September 23 showdown.
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New York
United States
France
Bocey
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Vinnis Richards
Dick Williams
Aimerican
Henri Cochet
Cacuues
Brugnon
Philadelphia
America
Tax Rickard
City Tennis Matches Feature Hoag Victory and Park Events
C Hoag defeats G Hutchison in the city tennis draw as John Rickley beats Kenneth Green. Merle Brown faces William Stevenson with a second round winner to meet Davis Cornack. Wy McCornick meets Clifford Fiore and Joan Bicksey faces S Howell. Matches extend into next week. An all day trap shoot at Waverly Gun Club includes 20 targets and seven wagers with prizes from Federal Cartridge Company. Lunch will be served at noon.
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Ditford Hoag
Genrra Hutchison
John Rickley
Kenneth Green
Merle Brown
William Stevenson
Brown-Stevenson
Davis Cornack
Wy PF. McCornick
Clifford Fiore
Joan Bicksey
S. B. Howell
Waverly
Federal Cartridge Company
Holiday Pool Splits Record in Mississippi Valley League
The Mississippi Valley League awarded a record holiday pool of 466.77 dollars to Sam Frank, league president Felden Hill’s secretary. Each club shared equally. attendance figures from Cedar Rapids not yet received, but local club boosted gate intake despite lower prices. Frank noted no running profit due to reduced admissions. club would have faced debt without player sales. Margo North Dakota saw lightly reported results with Rily Teernik, Fargo, defeating Alf Slmons, Nehtweight champion of Great Britain, 193, while Reddy Fey of St. Paul and Johnny Mack of Minneapolis drew 6.
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Sam Frank
Frank
Margo
N. D
Rily Teernik
Fargo
Alf Slmons
Reddy Fey
St. Paul
Johnny Mack
Mminneapolis
Drew
Browns Turn Trick To Beat Sox In Extra Innings
Chicago Sept 11 Browns shake off lethargy in the ninth inning to tie the game with the White Sox and win in the tenth 8 to 4. Ballou pitched and hit for the Browns, while Lyons started for the Sox in a no-hit bid until the late innings. Bennett, Hag, and Miller sparked the rally as the Browns halted Chicago’s six-game Sox streak.
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Chicago
Browns
Sox
Ted
Ted Lyons
Detroit
Mac Jussex
Harry McCurdy
Tatcher
Ballou
Conelus
Gan
Tris Speaker
Washington
Bennett
Purdys
Waite Schang
George Sisler
Johuny Mostll
Bing Miller
George Himelf
Biller
McManus
R of
Hargrave
Robertson
Grerher
Hasty
St. Tavale
Purdy
Clancy
Miller
Merehart
Sehang
Gerber
Berm
Mee Curdy
Berg
Kamm
Siler
Lyons
Owens
Rowland
Nal
Open Season for Ducks Starts in Iowa Sept 16
Des Moines reports open season on migratory birds including ducks geese and brant runs Sept 16 to Jan 1 under federal and state laws. Daily bag limit 15 ducks, 56 waterfowl possession, no hunting before sunrise, artificial ambushes allowed, decoys and goose calls permitted. Trapping season to follow. muskrat closed period noted. fox hunters to hold Osceola meeting Sept 27 to Oct 2 with a week of events.
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Des Moines
Fish and Game Department
State Department
Iowa
Towa State Fox Hunters Association
Annua Fox Shunt
Osceola
Fox
Sop
Osceala
Towa
Bender Focuses On Offensive Work With Tutor Squad
Cedar Falls September 11 Special Realizing fundamentals are key in football Tutor coaches devote much daily work to this phase Early next week varsity candidates will see ample action Tunters and parsers are scarce this year Coach Bender emphasizes this branch of offense Sindinger Waterloo reserve from last year and Flowers a few from Marshalltown show fair form at booting the ball No regular lineup yet but Captain Macon Tallefaon Mesers Freshwater and DBraury are prospective Wmen who may see action Delzel Lautenbach and Wieser show promise McCusky a freshman appears to be a real mind and with Wretzel Flowers Sundi inger Phelan CL Andrews and Grochowsky the coaches hope to mold a fast backfield
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Cedar Falls
Bender
Sindinger
Waterloo
Flowers
Marshalltown
Royal
Uneup
Macon
Tallefaon
Mesers
Freshwater
Dbraury
Wnemen
Delzel
Lautenbach
Wieser
Varsity
McCusky
Freshmoan
Wretzel
Sundiinger
Phelan
CL Andrews
Grochowsky
Midget Ends Triumph Highlight City Football History
An account recalls a 1920s game where a 125-pound midget runner evaded two tackles to sprint 35 yards for a touchdown, alongside golf updates from Des Moines area courts and Sunnyside County tournaments with Kilgore and Stimson in finals. Local golf finals, county championships, and club events fill the day, with large crowds expected and no admission for spectators.
Waterloo Hawks End Season At Waterloo Sept 18
The Waterloo Hawks face their final game of the season on September 18 after losses to Charles City and Riverstie. Han Anderson fell 9 to 7 at Charles City, while Raymond Topp lost 3 to 0 at Riverside to the Giants. The club shifts its schedule to play in Waterloo next Saturday and musta Caleman leads the Giants bringing dark complexioned players to town for local fans. The Hawks also play today at Newton at a fair.
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Waterloo Hawks
Wari
Charles City
Riverstie
Han Anderson
Vicdin
Raymond Topp
Riverside
Giants
Hawks
Waterloo
Mustah Caleman
Hogy Dows
Flawks
Newton
Yesterday's Homeruns Across Major Leagues
The day’s totals list Harterave of Cincinnati and South of Pittsburgh tied with one homer each. Philadelphia and Chicago players also contributed one, while Pirates, Reds, and Yankees performers posted multiple hits and runs. In a separate note, Laura Timson of Boston failed to complete the English Channel swim, abandoning the effort after an overnight start.
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Harterave
Cincinnati
Sethern
Philadelphi
Pittsburgh
Wilson
Chicago
Wationale
Ass Erati Drader
America
Nationats
Hite
Brown
Bray
Cuyler
Pirates
Bottamlex
Cardinals
Dover
Eng
Laura Timson
Boston
Cape Gris Nes
Vie
Various sports results from Chicago to New York
Chicago Midget Sun defeated Archie Bell New Cleveland. Louis Paluso of Salt Lake beat Eliy Wallace of San Francisco 12 to 0. Pleo Ramites of San Francisco defeated Johnny Moore of Pittsburgh. New York and Cleveland drew 12. Jack Gagnon of New Bedford knocked out young Petersen of Detroit. Waseda University beat the University of Washington 9 to 0. Two-base hit in Alabama tied bone fracture as Conn left fielder defeated Millard in southwestern baseball. Bluffs meets Parise for finals. Des Moines Missouri Valley football coaches meet in Kansas City Atlantic. Tiger Boy, Sioux City owned, set a track record 2 13 5 in 218 race. Miss Glenna Collett defeated Dorothy Campbell Mord 2 up in golf. Miss Elizabeth Ryan meets Mrs George Wightman in Adirondack women’s final. Robby Jones rests in first practice for national amateur golf championship at Haltusral.
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Chicago
Archie Bell
New Cleveland
O Louis Paluso
Salt Lake
Eliy Wallace
San Francisco
Pleo Ramites
Johnny Moore
Pittsburgh
Gx H
New York
Ork
Dartford
Conn
Johnny —_Risko
Cleveland
Pat McCarthy
Doston
Jack Gagnon
New Bedford
Mass
Young Petersen
Detroit
Tykio
Waseda University
Jell
Washington
Coune Bluffs
Millard
Tavea
Counet Bhuts
Parise Jynetion
Des Motoex
Missouri Valley
Cenfersnes Co Flelale
Kansas City
Atlantic
Tiger Boy
Upper Saranag
Glenna Collett
Dorothy Campbell Mord
Potiadighia
Elizabeth Ryan
California
George Wishtman
Beaton
Miss Bean
Plymouth Defeats Manly as Shell Rock League Schedules Sunday Close
Plymouth defeated Manly 19 to 6 in a Shell Rock league game, widening its hold on second place to a full game. The match was rescheduled due to rain, and Plymouth has three more postponements plus the season finale Sunday at Manly. Sunday foes include Rudd vs Nora Springs and Florvd versus Rockford.
Hawks Fall Short in Close Games and Other Island News
Island sports column reflects on Waterloo’s narrow 21 one point losses, hints league benefits from pennant rotation, Jefferson Hawks hope for Ansons title next year, Claude Willoughby shines for Cubs with nine hits allowed and two hits, Fred Leach continues power in Phillies, Dempsey Tunney hype stirs Philadelphia fans, early football scrimmages amid coach notes, mayor Walker and channel work quips as New York swimmers stir talk, Drake football schedule teased with heavy opponents and mixed local sentiment.
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Anather
Waterloo
Clarke
Hawks
Rock Island
Ansons
Claude Willoughby
Cubs
Claude
Philadelphia
Fletcher
Fred Leach
Leach
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