Pilots in Valley League plan for 1923 season
Reports from the Mississippi Valley League detail 1923 plans. Dubuque eyes Iraonan McGeounity to pilot the Climbers, while Marshalltown expects Freak Goye to return as manager. Billing changes on several clubs create openings for new players and leadership as teams prepare for next year.
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Dubuque
Iraonan McGinnlty
McGeounity
Ansons
Boyle
Freak Goye
Marshalltown
Messner
Se Baseman
Sullivan
Toteher
Bill Speas
Clear Rapids Bunnies
Dixon
Sitter
Valentine
Lewis
Speus
Islanders
Tommy
Tommy Thompson
Bakers
Anid
Carl Bond
Ottumwa Cardinals
Bond
Oolumwa
Waterloo
Fred Leach
Lubhe
Rochester
Pat Ragan
Borle
Spens
Easyth
Waterloo Hawks
Fisht
Scatte
Yetanants
Bird
Leach Holds Leading Role in Local Baseball Club
Rochester papers note Fred Leach, ex Wrank star fielder, dominating the International league with home runs and three total in eight at bats. He hit a solo homer in a late Sunday game and contributed a triple, boosting his club’s rally and prompting local sports writers to compare him to Babe Ruth.
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Fred Leach
Thompson
Rochester
Leach
Wrank
Vir- Leach
Waterloo
Babe Ruth
Major League Records Today in 1860s Baseball
A fragmented early baseball summary cites records and performances from a Chicago Rept. report. Mentions Boston, Philadelphia, and St. Louis teams with notes on outs, bases, and pitching. References 3690 most total bases and Cartwright among top performers.
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Germa
Comic Strip in Tyne J P McEvoy A Gwan to Bed Story
A fragmented comic strip tale features Aloysius a lightning bug and Rosalind in a tale about progress and modern devices. The plot centers on a red Stop Light and a wedding ending with a hopeful note as Aloysius and Rosalind marry.
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Tyne
J. P. McEvoy
Aloysius
Phithen
Mae Bet
Peanne
Txoelstor
Avorothy
Luke
Rosalind
Aloy
Istane
Rosiblind
Tsupy Parother
Associated Txillors
Iowa U Squad Builds Toward Openers in Hard Week
Iowa City Ia Sept 23 The Iowa University football squad completes week one of practice filling gaps left by De vine Slater and Belding. Four elevens drill on town field as players compete for quarterback and backfield spots led by Leland Parkin. Forward wall and line positions see several contenders vying for roles while Gordon Locke handles fullback duties. The team eyes Knox at Iowa City and a future grudge match with Yale as key tests.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Sootham
Aubrey Davine
Duke Slater
Glen Davine
Laster Belding
Howard H. Jones
Teaa
Aubrey Devine
Leland Parkin
Waterloo
Maquokett
Jas Hicka
Brooklyn
Verloss
Cedar Rapids
Coluy
Des Moines
Roone
Roscoe Halm
Alton
Devine
Jones
Uber
Eneeldinger
Ngeldinger
West Point
Slater
Nugent
Kens
Kiancock
Super
Wis
Belding
Minick
Méad
Calumet
John Heldt
Lyons
Scot MelIntyre
MeIntyre
George Thompson
Webst City
Max Kadesky
Dubuque
Knox
ToWa City
Giebetroiling
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Locke
Gordon Locke
Denison
Tas
Glen Miller
Craven Shuttle- Worth
Sibier
Giants Turn On Pirates and Huemen Down Cleveland
Giants edge Pirates 8 to 7 as pennant race tightens with 10 games left. Yankees beat Indians 5 to 4 for fifth straight win, Browns defeat Phillies 5 to 4. Ty Cobb stars with four hits as Tigers top Red Sox 5 to 3. Sisler returns for Browns. Clemons shines for Cardinals. Pirates Bigbee drives five hits.
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Associate Press
Chicago
Giants
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Yankees
Bates E
Cleveland
Browns
Philadelphia
Joe Bush
Indians
Edwards
Winn
George Sisley
Ty Cobb
Nis Tigers
Red Sox
White Sox
Washington
Boston
Cincinnati
Clemons
Cardinals
St. Louis
Roseties
Brooklyn
Cobb
Bigbee
Morris
Ghattanooga Club
Southern Association
Chicago Nationals
Standings of the Clubs in the America and Western Leagues
Standings show New York leading the American League with nine wins and seven losses, Chicago 7 3, St. Louis 7, Philadelphia 3 9, Boston 7 0, Pittsburgh 7, and Cincinnati 2 6. American Association lists Minneapolis 15 and Columbus 7 with other results, while Western League notes Wichita 8 and Tulsa 4 with no other scheduled games.
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America
New York
Claveland
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Boston
Cincinnati
American Association
Minneapolis
Columbus
St. Paul
Toledo
Kansan City
Louisville
Wichita
Tulsa
Bt. Louis Thee
Chitaga
St. Louis Pittabursit
Philadelys
Pet
Ae Minneapel
Boa Kansas
Hse iIndianapolis
Millwauker
Louisvile
Toledo A Agi
Olumbus Bo
Wests Ruc. Pet
Lifta
Denver
Sin Star Runners Back at Ames
Ames Iowa Sin Star runners started workouts today under Captain Rathbun who has been key to Iowa State victories. Coach Smith is due by Saturday to help build another strong cross country team for Iowa State this fall. Besides Rathbun, Brown Seaton and Witchpatrick have trained in suits for two days. Bierba and Hallo wall, last year's members, will arrive by week end and seek varsity berths.
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Ames
Raibun
Iowa State
Smith
Rathbun
Brown
Seaton
Witchpatrick
Bierba
Hallowall
Football Rules Puzzle From Old Publication
A fragment from a 19th century football rules feature asks readers to solve rule questions. It discusses fair catches, penalties, scrimmages, time adjustments, and who may captain a team. Metzger invites readers to send questions for quick, correct rulings.
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Metzger
Single Men Balk at J Dunlavey as Baseball Umpire
The Valley League clash Sunday at 2 15 pits married ball players against single men with umpire Jimmy Dunslavey in question. Lineups include Met calf catching and Beard pitching for the singles, while the married side lists Cratsley and Mosher among others. The game promises a strong matchup of moundsmen as both teams have performed well all year.
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Jimmy Dunslavey
Metcalf
Clause
J. Cratsley
Harter
Mosher
W. Manahl
Wilson
Tf. Manahl
Poyner
Beard
J. O'Connor
Joe Cratsley
Schutzman
Fagerland
WH. Poyner
E. Polyard
Barmmey Lindner
Mire Will Enter Wrestling Tourney
Mason City, Sept. 24 Helmer Myre a top light heavyweight wrestler will enter a national tourney for light heavies to be held in New York this fall. The field will include many of the country top light heavies and the event is expected to draw wide interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Helmer Myre
New York
Yesterday's Homeruns in the American League
Baseball brief lists homerun events from yesterday in the American League with players Miller Hooper Hauser and Mosul noted for Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Burns Cincinnati among others. The fragment hints at league standings or scoring actions.
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Ub Miller
Philadelphia
Hooper
Chicago
Hauser
Imosul
Dt Tone
St. Louuis Burns
Cincinnati
The Best Play in Football
A chaotic play by play discusses how a team should approach a critical fourth down inside the opponent’s territory. It covers attempting a field goal, a deceptive pass, and the potential for a last resort drop kick as the only clear path to victory in a tough defensive standoff.
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Yari
Atrtree
Cobb May Yet Replace Sisler In Batting Lists
Chicago, Sept 23 Associated Press reports Tyrus Raymond Cobb, AL batting champion for 12 of 15 years, trails George Sisler by 27 points as Sisler heals. Cobb must average two hits per game while Sisler is unavailable to overtake him. Sisler, aging and injured, remains a steady presence at the plate despite medical orders.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Detroit
George Sisler
Browns
St. Louis Star
Sisler
Cobb
Sisters
Cabb
Bisler
Altho
Peach
Tris Speaker
Harry Hellmann
Tigers
Kenneth Williams
Willams
Rogers Fromnsby
Speater
Cleveland
Main
Tobin
St. Louts
Galloway
Philadelphia
New York
Williams
Ed. Miller
Bassler
Severeid
St. Louis
Veach
Schang
Meusel
Barnsby Wade
Rogers Hearnsby
St. Lews
Wall Oy
Hornsby
Jimmy Tierney
Pirates
Hack" Miller
Ewe
Tierney
Hornabs
Miler
Cubs
Evonies
Max Carey
Batng Burns
Cincinnati
An Frisch
Grimes
Higbee
Pittsburgh
Hollacher
Unicage
Harper
Daubert
iGinelp
Carey
Young
Walker
Rh Ladalphia
Meuss
Batting leaders and homers in weekly chart update
Nay tops home run list with 30, three behind Davis as Tulsa's Lamb climbs from eleventh to fifth with a .362 average after five starts. Hemingway of Sioux City leads in stolen bases, while Lelivelt Tulsa and Metz Sioux City post high averages. Other top batters include Elsh Sispy City and Davis Tulsa with strong marks in the period.
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Nay
Davis
Tulsa
Lamb
Parhans
Hemingway
Sioux City
Dasea
Elsh
Lelivelt
Metz
Grantham
Omaha
Sispy City
Berger
Wichita
Fisher
St. Josouih
Stuart
Babe Ruth Reported as Father of Daughter
New York Sept 23 First news that George Herman Ruth known as Babe is a father leaked out today. Mrs Ruth confirmed the announcement saying the baby a daughter was under weight at birth and her arrival was kept secret for that reason Dorothy Ruth is now 16 months old.
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New York
George Herman Ruth, Vetter
Babe
Ruth
Dorothy Ruth
Grand Circuit contenders and boxing notes across cities
The report lists favored horses in Grand Circuit races including Columbus and Springfield. It notes Geers fast driving to a track record at Trinoig State Fair and reports boxing results in Minneapolis, St Paul, New Bedford and New York with bets and commissions discussing a Wills fight and a Lynch kid Wolf eight inquiry.
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Columbus
Margaret Dilon
Ess H. Folster
Chon Sues
SirGregor the Great
Winnie
Springfield
Pop” Geers
Charles Havilcex
Terry " Mallory
Ray Carter
Sioux City
Cleveland
Altho
Peter Manning
North Randall
Uhlan
Minneapolis
Minn
Eddie Anderson
Moline
Stewart McLean
St. Paul
McLean
New Bedford
Mass
Mick Travers
Boston
al Shubert
New
Madison Square Garden
Boxing Commission
Cammeet Wills
New York
W. J. Darnell & Co
Joe Lynch
Wolf
Lynch
Frankle Jerome
Terry Martin
Willam Muldoon
State Box Commission
Salem
Masa
Johnny Mccintyra
Halifax
Pau Higgins
Nashua
Yankees Outclass Other Teams Through Pitching Staff
New York’s 1921 season showed a glut of pitching talent, but the star starters under Hug gins faltered. Ice Bush and Bob Shawkey steadied the staff as Sam Jones, Carl Mays, Waite Hoyt disappointed, while St Louis Browns and New York Giants lacked depth in contrast. The Browns’ Urban Shocker led a stronger group with Vangilder Bayne Davis Wright, keeping the pennant chase, while the Giants feebly filled the rotation with weak options.
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New York
Aster Huggins
Yanks
Huggins
Carl Mays
Sam Jones
Red Sox
Waite Hoyte
Ice Bush
Bob Shawkey
Yankee
St. Louis Browns
New York Giants
Browns
Giants
Vangilder
Bayne
Davis
Wright
St. Louis
McGraw
Art Nehf
Jess Barnes
Bill Ryan
Jock Scott
Hugh McQuillan
Hill
Virgil Barnes
Jennard
Football Season Opens Today in East With Few Set Debuts
New York Sept 23 Several eastern teams and a few from other regions begin the 1922 football season Yale and Penn State schedule openers while Harvard Princeton Penn State Pitt LaFayette Cornell Dartmouth Army and Navy delay start until next week Yale hosts Bates at New Haven Penn State meets St Bonaventure at State College Washington and Jefferson faces Geneve Washington plays Syracuse in opening games with several key matchups listed but incomplete in text.
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New York
Yale
Penn State
Washington and Jefferson
Syracuse
Harvard
Princeton
Penna
Pittsburgh
Lafarette
Cornell
Dartmouth
Army
Navy
Bates
New Haven
St. Bonaventure
State College
Geneve
Washington
Western conference teams barred from play for two weeks
In a brief notice from Syracuse, all western conference teams are suspended from playing their elevens for two weeks. The schedule shows Centre meeting Carson Newman at Danville as the lone major southern eleven taking the field today.
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Hebare
Syracuse
Centre
Carson Newman
Danville
Arrest boxers to test Indiana boxing laws
Indianapolis Sept. 23 The arrest of John Lynch Pat Manore and Floyd Fitzsimmons was ordered by Attorney General Lesh to test Indiana boxing law The affidavits call for the two boxers and the promoter s arrest arguing Lynch and Pat Moore staged a prizefight rather than a boxing exhibition in Michigan City last Labor Day Sac City boy to Giants Sept 23 Paul Zahniser local athlete has been notified to report to the New York Giants next spring He has been playing with Memphis this season Chicago Forney won the Illinois amateur three cushion billiard championship 156 to 36
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Myon
Glenn Myatt
Milwaukee
Rmmce
American Association
Myatt
Becker
Kansasity
Kirke
Louisville
Bunny Fries
Kansas
Clery
Baird
Indianapolx
Lamar
Toledo
Berghammer
St. Paul
Mathews
Wendryx
Indianapolis
John Lynch
Pat Manore
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Lesh
la Porte County
Lynch
Pat Moore
Michigan City
Sac City
Giants
Paul Zahniser
New York Giants
Zahulser
Memphis
Chicago
Richard Forney I
Illinois
Herschman
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Ene
Fell
Taac
Ayl
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SIN Star
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Sol Metzger
Fol Metzger
Dali
Mato Pouch
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Bern
J. Dunlavey
MIRE
Qi Metzger
Detroiter
West
Western
Carl East
Manush
Bennett
East
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