Former Waterloo Pitcher Trial With Yankees
Former Waterloo Southpaw Tom Blodgett, star of the Fourk eehib, earned a draft by the New York Americans after active interest from five clubs. George Davis, scouting veteran, signed Blodgett in Omaha as Donovan pursued youth development. Davis lauded Blodgett’s potential while Pa Rourke endorsed the move, predicting success in New York. Blodgett joins a growing group of Western leaguers drafted by the Yankees, including Moxhdee, Vance, and Krueger.
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Tom Mlodgett
Ehib
New York American
Alodgett
Cincinnati
Donovan
Tom
George Davis
Fharlatop
Chicago White Sox
Saint Pane
Wil
Hill
Wlodeett
Federal League
Brodsett
Philadelphia
Amiatice
J. Louis Browns
Brooklyn
Washington
New York Americans
New Yorks
Davis
Omaha
Ulodgett
Yanks
Gou
Blodgett
Felk
Highlanders
Tigers Win Third Straight Over Red Sox in A L Race
Boston's margin over Detroit grows as Cobb sacrifice and Veach single produce Detroit's lone run. Boston reliever Rath rattled by Tigers' late hits, while Hooper and Speaker team up on defense. Boston leads 3 0 in a 9 inning tilt with Mits pitching heavy.
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Tigers
Boston Hed Sox
Detrrott
Thomas R. Marshall
Finth
Cobb
Veach
Rath
Foster
Baker
Hooper
Barry
Speaker
Detroit
Mauss
Lon
Drive
Wlins
Lewis
Gardner
Althe
Suiiee
Dauis and Stanage
Ruth
Carrigan
Masterly pitching helps Cincinnati beat Boston in 4 1 loss
On Sept 21 Toney starred for Cincinnati as Connolly scored after Gowdy drew a walk when Connolly advanced on an error. Keifer threw wide allowing Connolly to score, while Herzog and Griffith drove in runs. In defense, Hughes steadied the game except for a third inning hit spree by Groh and scoring on Herzog’s double. Cincinnati edges Boston 4-1 amid Barnes’ late relief pitching.
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Donovan
Cliengo
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Cicotte
Schalk
Pieh
Cole
Alexander
Aee
Braves
Cincinnati
Griffith
Barnes
Wivlelies
Willifer
Evers
Herzog
Foston
Gowdy
Whaline
Toner
Clarke
Schools May Eat Children and Colds Promote Health
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a family remedy to free children from coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims health benefits and urges parents to use the product before school opens, noting it is sold by druggists everywhere.
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Nebraska Star Aches Over Absent Chamberlain Abbott
Lincoln Sept 21 After four days of practice the Nebraska Cornhuskers football outlook centers on halfback Chamberlain and guard Abbott who may be missing the lineup. If they play Nebraska could again pursue an all victory season, Chamberlain having been the leading scorer of 1914 with bursts for many touchdowns.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Stuskers
Impleskins
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Cornhuskers
Nebraska
Missouri Valley
Keokuk Boosters Alarmed by Marshalltown Manager Bid
Keokuk officials report prank Hoyle, ex Indians star and Keokuk Fedsking pilot, has applied for Marshalltown manager for next season. Rumors say Boyle may sign elsewhere. Ansons and Centar Rapids sponsors weighed options. Keokuk secretary Overton says Boyle will discuss with Keokuk officials before any contract.
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Prank Hoyle
Indians
Marshall‘town
Noyle
Marshalltown
Thte le
Ansons
Ile
Frdiay
Thigoweck
Boyle
Awan
Traylo
Borla
Manu Perlay
Sone
Centar Rapids Bunnies
Marshalltown A Ansona
Lynch
Whit Overton
Fred
Boyly
Overton
Volga Sets Two Year Record At Columbus Grand Circuit
At Columbus Grand Circuit opener Volga owned by Pastime stable of Cleveland set a two year old trotting record with heats in 2:11 24 and 2:09 3-4 while Russell Hay clinched a 2:02 mile in the Kiba stake. The 2:14 trot attracted a nine year largest field as Duchess led early but faded. Bessie Beau Indiana won pace heats and Camelia held off Dwight Logan in the stretch. Today's program will feature the Noster Company Columbus $10,000 trotting stake and the $5,000 Review 4 year old Futurity trot.
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Russell Boy
Minots
Volga Fnished Easlly
Walnut Trea
Duchess
Ever Thing
Winnipeg
Bessie Beau Indiana
Camelia
Dwight Logan
Bessie
Noster-Co. Tumbus
Josephine Wilson Wins Three Heats in Cedar Falls Trot
Josephine Wilson owned by W. J. Lear of Carthage Missouri won the only race of the day, taking the 2:24 trot in straight heats. Eckhart and Rex pushed the Missouri mare in early heats and the final, with two races scheduled for this afternoon and two more tomorrow near Waterloo. There were eleven entries in the 2:30 trot and six in the 2:18 pace.
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Cedar Falls
Josephine Wilson
W. J. Lear
Carthage
Eckhart
Missouri
Rex
Lear
Speens
Waterloo Fas
Pennant Rages Practically Over
The Boston Americans built a four and a half game lead over the Detroit Tigers after taking three of four from Detroit. With sixteen games left, Boston can lose five and still win the pennant as Cleveland comes for three double headers and Detroit visits Philadelphia. Philadelphia and Brooklyn trail in the race as rain delayed the Nationals, while Philadelphia leads the league by five games and a four game series with Boston and Brooklyn looms. Directors of the Jobbers league plan a Wednesday meeting to hear banquet reports and conduct other business.
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Boston Americans
Philadelphia Nationals
Boston Nationals
Philadelphia Americans
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Red Sox
Carrigan
Cleveland
Hoston
Llay
Detroit
Philadelphia
Altho
Boston
Brooklyn
Phillies
Braves
Superbass
Heston
Jobbers League Banquet Thursday
The Tobbers league annual banquet will be the most elaborate event in the history of the local baseball group. It will be at the Pythian temple at 7 with K P banquet committee serving. A program of toasts follows the feast and dancing ends the evening with La Rue’s orchestra. HTL G Kiester will toastmaster. Austin Burt 11 P Lowell Dr Bruce Galloway and Harry Dunn will respond to toasts. Lawrence Mee Carty of Litchfield will present the championship trophy to Manager Bert Claus of Cedar Valley Line. Tickets available at the Irving Smoke
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Pythian Temple
la Rue
HTL
G. Kiester
Austin Burt
P. Lowell
Bruce Galloway
Harry Dunn
Lawrence Mee-Carty
Litchfield
Bert Claus
Cedar Valley Line Club
Irving Smoke
Brooklyn Prevails In Openers Of Series 109 To 2
Brooklyn slugged Johnson's pitches for seven extra base hits and opened the series with a 109 to 2 win over Kansas City. Marion allowed only one hit through seven innings as Brooklyn built a large early lead and coasted to victory. Batteries Marion Land Johnson Easterly. Pittsburgh Beat Buffalo 4 To 2 In Pa. showdown.
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Kansas City
T Brooklin
Fohnson
Johnson
Marion
Land
Davenport Wins Opener Over Moline in Postseason Series
Davenport defeated Moline 1 to 0 in eight innings, Gould allowing three hits and Selby four as Davenport slipped ahead in the post season series. Davenport scored the lone run in the eighth, while Moline managed four hits and four runs in a separate inning. Batteries Gould and Meyers for Davenport and Dobbins for Moline.
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Gould
Selby
Davenport
Meyers
and Dobbins
OHARER PREPARES MEN FOR OPENER
West high football under Coach Max Sharer tunes for season opener with Independence high at Red Cedar Park. Scrimmages feature Schroeder and Smith, Buechele and Hersch, while Innis rests awaiting knee brace. Younger players like Mee Guire Matthews Zaulitz Schultz and Powers vie for spots as Rausch Vaughan and Matthews show recent form.
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Max Sharer
Independence High School
Red Cedar Park
Sharer
Fifth and
Lofeust Streets
Ray
Lowell
Bob Schroeder
Buechele
Smith
Hersch
Schroeder
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Elmer Hersch
Mt. Morris
Innis
Dawson
Jake Schults
Altho
Bardeen
Will
Wooffman
Tub Manning
Holder
Zulix
T Schultz
Mee Guire
Matthews
Nauman
Louis Powers
Rausch
Vaughan
Rangers Seek Missing Minister In Rocky Mountains
Twenty forest rangers set out from Estes Park under orders to search the Rocky Mountains for Rev. T. R. Sampson the Austin Texas minister missing since September 1. Sampson is described as a personal friend of President Wilson and is presumed dead as the search continues.
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Wilson
Fort Collins
Colo
Government Forest
Estes Park
T. R. Sampson
Austin
Texas
Rocky Mountains
Sampson
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