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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1919
Page
5
A congressional 10 percent tax on athletic goods sparks protests as prices climb. The author argues kids and nonprofessional players suffer, while rich clubs and stars escape, urging lawmakers to rethink to keep field mitts and bats affordable for schoolchildren and amateurs.
Cleveland April 2 A total of 125 entries have been received for five stake events at the Grand Circuit meeting at North Randall track the week of July 7. The Ohio 2:08 trot lists 20 entries and others include The Tavern 2:14 trot 381 The Edwards 2:08 pace 22 Forest City two-year-old trot 36 and Fasig three-year-old trot 19. Notables: Bach Gentry 6 Legal W Allie Lou McGregor the Great Red Bow and Peter Look Lanardo Brussilos and Princess Etawab among others.
Sioux City Iowa April 2 James Neil county agent opposes daylight saving law saying it helps baseball fans and golfers but harms farmers, who must work by dew and grain dry times. Woodbury county farmers suffer financial loss and must work later to fit hired help. Joy Wood expected in Cleveland Indians outfield if batting remains strong, per manager Fohl.
The article praises Bob Simpson of Missouri for using independent, strenuous training to become a top hurdler. It emphasizes thinking anew, mastering conditioning, and daily practice as keys to success, arguing athletes should apply similar deliberate thinking and effort to reach goals.
Iowa City April 2 Spurred by last year’s state title the University of Iowa track team outlines a busy season with major meets. Roster notes include Mesa Marsh Star Sprinters entries and key events from March quadratic to May Ames at Iowa City, Drake and Cornell clashes, plus conference meet dates and a slate of finals.
A jumble of sports notes reports Babe Huth signaling with the Red Sox amid pay disputes while Gardner and other stars are linked to teams. It covers Walter Cox warming up for the Red Sox, Hal Chase and Mathewson of the Giants reconciling, Herzog’s future with Cincinnati, and a Drake relay tale with Tommy Murphy as a top sprinter candidate. Also mentions Jim Wilde’s boxing plans and Purdue sprinters in a crowded entry season.
The Waterloo grade school basketball final for second and third place between Whittier and Central is set for 7 PM at the Y M C A. Central, eliminated from the championship after a loss to Hawthorne, faces Whittier in a fast contest likely to test both teams.
Manager John Ganzel allocates 10:30 am to 1:30 pm workouts for 19 Blues players at training camp. Killefer takes Cubs captaincy duties, while Mollie Mies seeks a Louisville tryout. Miller joins Yanks from Virginia League, Gonzales and Acosta hold out for terms with St Louis and Philadelphia clubs.
The comments from Sir Thomas express relief at returning and caution about resuming racing. He cites London announcements as backing for delaying races until the following year, signaling a prudent restart plan and avoidance of premature competition.
Sir Thomas Lipton, challenger for the American soup, arrived in New York aboard the Aquitania from Liverpool. He is greeted by friends and plans to visit the city, saying he has not been in the United States since 1913.
Kewpie Ertle plans a May boxing stretch after a South Bend appearance. Promoter Mike Collins cites revised plans with Pete Herma and Johnny Ertle facing different opponents. Ertle travels to Racine and South Bend with potential bouts against Joe Malone Jack Britton and Fran Mason.
Pa s and Matt and Jeff will headline fiction with Deuces Wild and The Married Life of Helen and Warren, plus an Edna Ferber story. Barney Oldfield and Jim Corbett contribute to the Sporting Page. Doctor Brady supports health columns. Washington Gossip by Margaret Wade, W G Shephard, and Grantland Rice join finance notes from the New York Post Financial Letter. A Sporting cartoon and special young readers attractions round out a complete Sunday paper.
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