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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1911
Page
1
General sporting notes praise fine weather and fast games while poking fun at a local rumor about J J Donnwald who jokes that he robbed himself of a 490 diamond. Claud Douthett signed with Nooster management after a honeymoon year and shows potential as a top three twirler. Fair and warm weekend ahead.
Cleveland experts say Addie Joss the Naps star pitcher has reached the end of his career after arm troubles. He quit last August, rested in hopes of recovery, but after a recent game in Chattanooga he collapsed and now rests in Toledo for a long period.
Eldora residents raise 5000 to back Ed Herman in a proposed bout with Carl Morris of Oklahoma. Manager Charlie Postl presses Morris for any terms while Morris shows little interest, calling it a cold feet bid. Herman, naval champion and 24 years old at 185 pounds, profiles as a white hope with a clean record and boxing potential.
Adolph Ernst of Chicago and John Gordon of Minneapolis wrestled for over three hours with little action. The match stayed defensive with no falls, drawing calls for a decisive finish. Referee warnings and a final halt led to refunds as fans left disappointed in a payment plan blamed on the heavyweight challenger.
Rain stopped ball practice yesterday and this morning. Claud Douthett, the signed pitcher, was received yesterday and is a bright note for the camp. Demmer from the Wisconsin Illinois league unsigned and likely to move on. Rail Meeting at Waterloo club rooms tonight, stockholders and fans urged to attend for important business. Ernest Williams, infielder, broke a leg in Kewanee and has term terms with Aurora.
The Courier invites managers of amateur bass hall teams in Weedsterloo and nearby to submit scores, formations, and challenges for publication. News of new clubs or game results is welcomed by the sporting editor by phone or in person to ensure coverage and fair treatment.
Joseph T. King asks court to appoint temporary guardian for Lewis King an 83 year old Cedar Falls resident in feeble health. He names J P King of Waterloo another son as guardian. Elder King's property is about 2150 dollars and Mrs King is very ill.
The coin incident last night will hurt Waterloo wrestling with many fans left disappointed. Carl Brown of Waterloo vs Oscar Crist of Chicago produced fast action but Brown could not throw the heavier opponent within 30 minutes. Young Pawson forfeited after eight minutes, leaving Ed Knipp to win by forfeit.
Webster City Iowa awakens to a 20 plus acre blue limestone and cement rock deposit part of the Kendall Young estate north of town. Depth ranges from twelve to thirty feet with potential for cement mills and lime kilns under a royalty plan, seen as boosting local commerce.
Des Moines river site ten miles below Fort Dodge will host a shale dam with a cement apron to generate 4 000 to 6 000 horsepower. The project cost is about 612 000 dollars and will be the second largest in Iowa after Keokuk. State engineer backs shale design and Des Moines capitalists show interest.
Doctor Ira T Gabbert of Caldwell Kan endorses D D D for eczema and skin troubles. Patients across the country report instant relief and cures. The ad quotes testimonials from August Santo of Chillicothe Ohio and others praising the product as harmless and reliable. Wangler Brothers Druggists sell the bottle with promises of immediate relief.
Doctor L. E. Allen a long time Iowa specialist offers treatment for chronic diseases and private male and female conditions with hospital and surgical care. He states no news coverage of patient names and invites investigation by mail or telephone. Office in Syndicate Building with phone 1780 and hours 9 am to 7 pm.
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