Cardinals Capture National League Flag in Historic Victory
The St Louis Cardinals clinched the National League pennant by beating the Giants 6 to 4 at the Polo Grounds. Grover Alexander and Charlie Southworth led the offense as St Louis erupted in a second inning rally and defended the lead with solid pitching from Sherdel. The win confirms St Louis’s edge over Cincinnati with a three game margin heading into the World Series era.
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New Pags Ruling Prompts Grid Fans to Watch Test
Chicago Sept 25 The adopted penalty on failed passes in a four down sequence will be tested in practice with interest. Officials debated the rule that a team failing to complete a pass after one attempt in four downs loses five yards for each failure. Coaches expect continued use of the passing game as deception and scoring potential remain.
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Weather and sports snippets mix with scattered notices
Fragmented OCR text includes wind, snow, football practice, and coaching phrases alongside garbled names and quotes. It mentions Westbrook Pegler, Tunney, Dempsey, and alimony items, plus a mock questionnaire on highway commissioner election and stray lines about England and a failed short story.
Teams of State Inaction Today
Des Moines reports indicate several college football games set for today as Des Moines University travels to Omaha to face Creighton College, Trinnell hosts a ten-conference matchup at Oskaloosa, St Thomas plays Town State Teachers at Cedar Falls, and Dodge Junior College meets Western Union at LeMars with Graceland College visiting Oscenlt to challenge Gsecola Junior.
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Hagen and Diegel Battle in P G A Finals
Hagen faces Leo Diegel in the final for the professional golf title at Garden City New York. Diegel pushed Hagen to the fortieth hole in last year's final and this matchup draws attention as a test of current champions amid a wave of dethronements in sport.
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Dunkerton High Ball Team Defeats Orange in Speedy Game
Dunkerton high baseball team defeated Orange township high 4 to 3 yesterday afternoon. Rice, the Dunkerton pitcher, allowed only one hit while Orange was touched for a single. The tense matchup produced a tight finish as Dunkerton edged out Orange in a speedy contest.
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Cardinals Win Pennant in Landmark 1888 Revival Style Celebration
In St Louis fans celebrate the St Louis Cardinals as pennant winners for the first time in 38 years following a dramatic NL race. New York reports roars of applause, citywide chaos, and a flood of long distance calls as fans toast the victory and honor Rogers Hornsby.
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Central College Stuns Simpson in Upset Victory
Central College defeated Simpson College 13 to 7 in an afternoon clash at Pella. Captain Rowland led the rush as Central’s backs pierced the defense while Hosendorn scored Simpson’s lone touchdown in the third quarter. The win marks the first athletic showdown victory for Central over Simpson.
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Tatson College Sparks Scoring Surge in Season Opener
Airfield Louisiana reports Tatson College gaining a strong start with touchdowns in first and third periods as Scull College suffers. Nearby, Billy Alger and Ruby Goldstein trade wins in other bouts while several teams open seasons. New Haven Yale cancels hockey schedule due to arena delays. Creighton football opens in clear weather while Louisville faces Toronto in a post season AA series to decide supremacy.
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Church League Champs Endure Overland-Waterline Trophy
First M. E. E. church nine won the 1926 Sunday school baseball league title, earning permanent possession of the Overland-Waterline trophy. The Methodists finished 11‑1 this season, adding to a 26‑2 run over the past two years. Pitcher Dewey Winder hurled 25 wins in those campaigns.
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Kayoes Highlight Park Card Finale At Electric Park
Three knockouts headline a rough yet lively season end at Electric Park last night. Bob White stopped Chuck Halligan in the fifth round after a close start as Halligan pressed the action. Lew Moore fought Wid Roberts to a cautious four rounds. Titty Harrys knocked out Lovie Bell in the opener with a quick finish and Ralph Coushill- Tiger Te matched power in a similar early display.
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National and American League Standings Mixed Incoherently
The standings fragment shows NL teams Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburgh Boston Chicago and New York with scattered records and times listed for games. The text is garbled yet indicates game results and schedule details across leagues, mentioning several cities and doubleheaders amid unclear formatting.
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Reinbeck Eleven Faces Tough Schedule This Season
Reinbeck high school opens a demanding season with an experienced team. The schedule lists early games at Conrad Blaine and nearby venues, featuring key matchups against local rivals as the Reinbeck Eleven seek strong starts.
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Jowa Falls Grid Team Opens 1926 Season With Grundy Center
Town Falls high school opens its 1926 grid campaign today with a game against Grundy Center. Coach Turner Neares reports about 40 players in practice as Town Falls aims to sustain its strong football tradition. The season schedule includes City, Story City, Newark, Hampton, Webster City, Eldora and other opponents with home and away games listed.
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Drake Harriers Open Practice for Sooner Contest
Des Moines September 25 Drake University announces open practice for the cross country opener on October 16 against the University of Oklahoma. Captain Mark Manchester and Moon Van Lanineham lead last year’s squad. The schedule includes a Missouri Valley meet and games with Nebraska and Iowa State, with dates to be set.
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Injuries Weaken Cornell Backfield Ahead of Wisconsin Game
Mount Vernon Iowa September 25 Special With four backfield candidates sidelined Cornell coaches struggle to assemble a capable unit for the Wisconsin game. Captain Ralph Johnson suffered leg injuries ending his season and Gale Pirkey dislocated a knee. Crabtree and Winey face slow recoveries from mumps and an infected heel respectively.
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Ames Freshman Athletes Lead in Scholastic Ranks
Iowa State College freshmen in athletics show track and swimming far ahead in scholastic standings, with Brains and baseball trailing. Norman Kruse of Davenport leads with 91.09 average in a year marked by a wide gap between academics and sports disciplines. Cisler and others also noted among top scholars.
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Drury and Orr Ineligible on Tutor Gridders
Drury and Orr, guard for the State Teachers team, have been ruled ineligible to compete. The two players, accused by the athlete board of professionalism, were boxing to earn their way through school, leaving Coach Bender with a weakened lineup for the Wedizog eleven. The probable lineup shifts Kaltenbach, Capi Maenn, Der vell, Jett gu, Tollefson, Mayer, Freshwater, Kramer, Andrews, McCunker, Pritzel, and Phelin in key roles.
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Who's Goat Will World Series Get
AL Demaree notes fame and stigma in World Series history linking last season's MVP to the goat and Max Carey as hero. He recalls Roger Peckinpaugh, Fred Snodgrass’s muff in 1912 and the lasting impact of errors on players' reputations and earnings.
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Three-I Leaders Win Second Off Des Moines 9-0
Springfield leads Des Moines by two games in the Western league after a 9-0 win as Hoath, the top Three-D pitcher, is expected to start. Yesterday Springfield scored 9 and Des Moines 0 before 1,? inning.
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Vinton High Whips Center Point In Season Opener
Vinton high school trounced Center Point 63 to 0 in the opening game at Center Point. Center Point managed only one first down as Vinton's 176-pound fullback Ben Markam powered the offense with steady gains and multiple passes. Teammates Chester Good and Leland Reiss starred at halfback while Vinton completed eight forward passes.
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Early 1926 High School Pep Meetings Boost Local Games
Pep meetings at East-Oelwein and West-Greens high schools aimed to drum up support for the day’s East-Oelwein and West-Greens games. The notes also recount pronunciation guidance for Gene Tunney, athlete chatter on Joergens with Oklahoma City, Iowa cock pheasant season politics, and a memory-stretching list of heavyweight champions through the era.
Football Results From Iowa Colleges and High Schools
Football scores list for multiple Iowa colleges and high schools including Simpson Ellsworth Estherville Junior College 0 Parson 14 Alabama Millsaps 1 Howard 7 Marion Military 60 Duquesne 13 Westminster 0 West Virginia Wesleyan 15 Salem 9 Clarion 25 Belmond Dallas Center 26 Carlisle 0 Washington High Cedar Rapids 23 Ottumwa 1 Allenian 52 Altoona 0 Oskaloosa 12 Osteola 0 Adel 26 Dexter 0 West Des Moines 6 Manchester 13 Arlington 2 Vinton 63 Center Point 4.
Glasgow Tailors Close Ball Season at Winthrop
The Glasgow Tailors baseball team plans to close the One 3926 season with a Sunday game against Winthrop. Weather postponed the match previously. Banner and Fernau will start as the Tailors’ battery in the expected showdown.
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