Pirates Advance as Giants Cards Deadlock in Second
Pirates pull ahead by four games as Giants and Cardinals remain tied for second. Donie Bush's Pirates swept a doubleheader from the Boston Braves at Pittsburgh, taking the opener 6-2 behind Kremer and the second game 3-0 behind Miljus. Boston and Pittsburgh split, with Waner trio among line drives. Greenfield, Robertson, and Reardon officiate.
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Tunney’s Fame Limited by Lack of Color, Critics Say
The article argues Gene Tunney, despite a remarkable defense and scientific midsection protection, remains under-rated due to his lack of color or dramatic style. It compares Tunney to Dempsey and Ruth Gehrig, noting Dempsey may struggle to land blows through Tunney’s defense while Tunney’s in-fighting and stomach work were decisive in past bouts.
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Yankees Win Third Straight Over Cleveland
New York reports the Yankees swept Cleveland for the third straight win as Ruether earned his 13th victory of the season by a 4 to 1 score.
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Wandering the Halls West High Echoes Memories and News
A nostalgic piece recalls wandering West High halls and the Rose and Black colony, with notes on Cub Reporters and daily chatter. A humorous dispatch mentions a strange breeze sighting at Third and Commercial, weather talk, and local humor about practice attire and extradition quips.
Monte Munn Beaten by Negro in Brooklyn Ring
The heavyweight Monte Munn of Lincoln Nebraska, famed football star and legislator, was stopped in the fourth round of his 12 round bout at Ebbets Field Brooklyn by George Godfrey. Godfrey delivered a flurry in the third and Munn could not rise after the referee halted the match following a nine count from rights to head and body.
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Major League Leaders Across National League Figures
Summary of key batting and pitching leaders through September 14. P Waner of the Pirates leads NL in batting with 381 and runs with 123. He also has 216 hits and 18 triples. Stephen son of the Cubs tops NL doubles with 41, while Wilson of the Cubs hits 57 homers. Ruth and Gehrig pace the Yankees in runs and doubles with 141 and 60 respectively. Combs leads with 207 hits and 20 triples, Roth with 23 homers, and Sisler of the Browns has 27 stolen bases. Pinch hitter Hoyt of the Yankees owned an 41–4 record.
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Schneck dominates Slim Craycee in six round feature at Electric Park
Ray Schneck of Waterloo displays power in both fists to defeat Slim Craycee of Mason City in six rounds. Craycee falters after a strong first round, while the semi windup sees Chuck Halligan of Waterloo edge Brick Murphy in four rounds. Opening bout features Leo Ackerman and Jack Little with Little prevailing.
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Wayland Hicks Sold to Denver Bears in Dubuque Return
Dubuque Mississippi Valley league president Fred Liser announced Wayland Hicks, the club’s shortstop for three years, has been sold to the Denver club of the Western league and will report next spring. Manager William Speas, who led the pennant drive, has been signed to return here next season.
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West Schedules Grant High for Sept 24
West High will open the football season against Grant High of Cedar Rapids at Locust Street field on Saturday Sept 24. Coach R H Sarff announced the arrangement with Grant High’s Fred Winters and said the full schedule includes Cedar Rapids Mason City Fort Dodge Dubuque Webster City Charles City and Iowa Falls. The team practiced in track suits amid heat with a dummy scrimmage at East High field and coach Makeover cut the drill short due to heat. The Spanish government is promoting silk worm culture in Spain.
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