Giants Narrow Cardinals Lead In Tight pennant Race
In a tight National League pennant chase St. Louis holds a one game edge over Cincinnati as New York Giants beat St. Louis 6 5. Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth pace American League, while the Yankees extend their lead. Baseball standings and key performances shape a potential playoff scenario.
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East High quint to play fourteen games this year
East High's basketball team will play a 14 game schedule for the 1926 27 season. Coach M E Makeever announced today signing Independence for the open Sept 10. Other opponents include Cedar Falls Washington High of Cedar Rapids Jesup Grant High of Cedar Rapids Charles City Osage and West High. Matches with West High set for Feb 11 on the Old Rose floor and Feb 25 at West High.
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Weather Prophet Sees Summerless Year Ahead
A July 1997 weather note predicts a dry or wet season with no summer certainty. It features Grinnell’s coach Sturtes and mentions a weather dispatch about rain expectations and record heat or cold. The piece mocks pundits and includes chatter about sports and readers’ questions.
Gehrig's bat boosts Yankees as lead grows in pennant race
In Cleveland New York rallied after four losses to defeat the Indians 9 5 behind Lou Gehrig's three doubles and a homer driving in four. Tuth, Levsen also contributed, while Ruether allowed three first-inning runs but settled thereafter. Browns and Tigers games mentioned with minor details.
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Standings and yesterday's scores across leagues
American League results show Detroit blank, Washington, St Louis 4, Philadelphia New York blank, Cleveland 3, Chicago 6, Boston blank. National League games include New York blank, St Louis 4, Pittsburgh 7, Brooklyn 4. American Association reports Louisville Milwaukee 2 6, Kansas City 4 5. Other scores: Indianapolis Minneapolis 11 3, Columbus 4 7, Toledo 3 2, St Paul 2, Western Des Moines 1 2, Lincoln 0 0, Oklahoma City 7, Wichita 7 4, St Joseph 6 4, Tulsa 4, Denver 6 3, Omitha 5 5.
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Mumps Rends Cornell Player in Barker’s Battle Plan
Sept 20. Mumps disease halts Cornell football progress as Crabtree, Barker’s lone experienced back, is hospitalized with enlarged glands. The setback threatens Wisconsin battle on Madison field.
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Plows to Sign Pilot for 1927 in Near Future
Moline fans discuss selecting a manager for the Mississippi Valley rescue team for 1927. James Shollenberger and TD Hart are the leading applicants. the executive committee will report in two weeks. Finance shows a $1,890 balance and $1,700 loss on upkeep. $2,000 initial expenditures included Browning tied improvements. Proceeds from player sales to Des Moines and others expected to fund next season.
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Dempsey Training Toughens Ahead of Fight
Atlantic City reports Jack Dempsey near his fighting weight at 193 13 pounds with two days of light work left before Thursday night. The piece notes training camp costs, Kearns led setup, and rivals Tunney Wills Farley and others being eyed for the next bout.
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Illinois Gridmen Prepare for Coe College Scrimmage
Illinois gridmen work steadily for Coe College scrimmage as 46 players practice with full days ahead. Moray coaches the Cohawks, aiming to extend a recent 89-23-4 record and attract large out-of-town attendance for the Boy Scout day at Winona athletic field.
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Von Elm Triumphs Over Jones In Close Walker Cup_finish
Utah native George Von Elm defeated Bobby Jones 2 and 1 to end the Walker Cup match with the Americans ahead. The 25 year old, previously noted for near hall of fame chances, traveled long to meet Jones and sealed a key victory as part of a strong American showing. Von Elm, born in Salt Lake City, learned golf at Salt Lake Country club and later moved to Los Angeles to work in insurance with Rancho Golf club membership.
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Louisville Wins 1926 Pennant by Besting Brewers
Milwaukee, Sept. 20. Louisville Colonels clinched the American Association title for the second straight year by taking the first game of a double header from the Milwaukee Brewers 7 to 2. The victory solidified their hold on the pennant as they moved closer to finalizing the championship.
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Iowan Wins Midwest Horseshoe Tournament Championship
Cecil R. Friel of Murray Iowa won the Midwest horseshoe tournament championship in Omaha Nebraska. He completed 31 games undefeated to secure the title with Frank Jackson Kellerton finishing second after losing to Friel.
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