Boston Red Sox Battle to Lead Tigers Pirates Opinions
Detroit, Mich April 5 The Boston team could face a tougher 1913 pennant race than 1912 says Hugh Jennings The Red Sox must use different methods to repeat and may be surpassed by Athletics Boston Washingtons The Pirates look strong in 1913 with only first base weak Clarke needs to fix Giants remain strong under McGraw Mathewson remains wise Cubs not a factor Evers faces limited support at West Side Park Murphy’s treatment of Chance and Mins Brown draws criticism from fans
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Jim Thorpe will stay with Giants outlined and denied
Anson and the number of nearly all the early day umpires is recounted in Chisago with references to Honest John Kelly and action in 1880s Chicago. The piece also notes how Kelly challenged Anson and fined him, then kept play going and later reconciled. It mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and urges careful cough medicine choices for children. Official statements from Knoxville report Jim Thorpe will remain with the Giants all season amid rumors of a release after the western trip and counterclaims about a frame-up.
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Belden Hill Adds Two More Pitchers for Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids manager Belden Hill signs two pitchers H L Leasure of Bedford Pennsylvania and Ben Hollenbeck of Brockport New York to tryouts for the Cedar Rapids team the club plans three exhibition games with Cornell College on April 14 15 and 16 at Mt Vernon or Cedar Rapids depending on the college schedule Leasure was a free agent after his previous club disbanded and Hollenbeck was sent a contract both players are urged to report Monday for the tryouts Cornell was noted as a strong pitching draw from Kettering Georgia state?
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Waterloo Fans Await Battle With Des Moines Week Ahead
Locals will clash with Des Moines during the coming week. Waterloo fans can line up for Dr. Jay Andrews' baseball squad. On April 27 Waterloo meets All Nations at the new hall park, then opens at Kewanee on May 3. George Pennington will visit on May 6 to help unveil the season.
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Marty OToole Vows Worth $22500 To Pirates This Season
Pittsburgh April 4 Marty OToole the $22500 twirler of the Pie rates says he will prove his worth to the Pittsburgh club. Teammates say he pitched poorly last season under heavy expectations after the club paid a fortune for his fly reviews. He now asserts he will shoulder less load and aim to lift Pittsburgh toward a pennant.
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Theodore N Vail Star of Waterloo Baseball in 1867
In Waterloo's early baseball days Theodore N Vail, the Bell Telephone magnate, starred for the Empires in 1867. The Emperors faced Marshalltown that season, suffering a heavy defeat as Vail’s pitches were hammered. The era featured six clubs and a lively scene with crowds from nearby towns.
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Waterloo recruits train while Des Moines games loom
Waterloo’s baseball squad for the coming season relies on young candidates training away from home. Dr. Andrews has been busy in Des Moines conducting rigorous workouts and arranging exhibition games with Des Moines, plus a split squad trip to St Tee. Park work at Wa terson nears completion with grading, grandstand, and new bleachers planned, aiming for a three week readiness for exhibition. Gotch draws 12000 fans in Kansas City as he conflicts with Zbyszko with Chicago finish rumored.
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Des Moines Wrestler Frank Goteh Hints at Return
Des Moines on April 6 Frank Goteh world champion wrestler hinted he may return to wrestling. He avoided saying retired and recalled defeating George Lurich in two falls within half an hour. He preferred staying out but left open the possibility of a comeback if the right offer appears.
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Eighth Grade Exam Yields Twelve Diploma Winners
In a rural county event 151 applicants sat the eighth grade exam. Twelve passed and will receive diplomas from County Superintendent Myers. Forty six must rewrite all subjects. Virgil Bozarth earned the highest marks, Fern Petrie the second. Several students showed strong effort despite the exam’s eleven rigorous subjects.
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Goldie Seufferlein
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Louise Hearst
Clara
Nelson
Cedar Township
August Golinvaux
Belva Mythaler
Lester
Fern Fisher
Big Creek
Minta Gardner
Virgil Bozarth
Blind Man Wins 2000 Dollar Award in Love Suit
Des Moines April 5 A heart balm of 2000 was awarded to B Wheeldon by Judge Lawrence De Graff when Ernest G Ballard a Des Moines street railway conductor accused of stealing his wife affections failed to appear Wheeldon a blind man told of his wife leaving home after Ballard courted her He sought 5000 damages but the court settled on 2000 The case details Ballard's alleged courtship and alleged influence over Wheeldon's wife
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None in town hotel opening to right party
Inquire of J. F. Koch, St. Ansgar, Iowa.
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