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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1914

Page

5

Waterloo squad braces for strong season debut

Waterloo fans have seen most recruits in action during the Des Moines series. Stadfeldt stands out as a promising outfield candidate while pitching staff looks solid with Tuttle and McAdams leading. Front four catchers include Ashland Wagner Nieman and Rex Smith. The team opens against State Teachers and faces Dubuque this week as the league strengthens.

Waterloo Mandy Sigln Andrews Tex Sheldon Paddy" Siglin Jimmy MecAuley Joe Wints Richards Harrison Harry Gasier Tony Smith Stadfeldt Johnny Harrigan Walter Allen Jack Hill Davey White Howard Tuttle Jack McAdams Teom Sutcliffe Wilkus Frank Ashland William Wagner Harry Nieman Rex Smith

Des Moines Jobbers League Challenges Waterloo Series

Secretary Tom Fairweather, president of the Des Moines Jobbers League, issued a challenge for a fall series between the Des Moines champions and the Waterloo Jobbers League champions. He believes the series would be a great success and expects the local pennant winner to accept.

Tom Fairweather Des Moines Jobbers Des Moines Des Moines League Waterloo Jobbers Fairweather

Ottumwa Team Plans Spring Swing Versus Cedar Rapids and Parsons

The Ottumwa club travels to Cedar Rapids on April 14 and 15 to face Reldeo Hills recruits, then plays Parsons College at Fairfield April 21 to 23. They return to Ottumwa for a big April 26 game against Chinese University of Hawaii, then host Grand Forks on April 30 and May 7. Manager Egan schedules two games with Regina, Canada, here next Sunday and Monday, with Charles Stig as manager and George Simpson to pitch next Sunday.

Central Association Clinton Egan Regina Canada Charles Stig St. Louis Feds Burlington de Sota George Simpson Bea

Models 10 Open Season Sunday Triumphs Over Illuminators

The Model Laundry baseball club defeated the Citizen's Gas & Electric team 17 to 4 in six innings. The game served as practice for both sides with sharp fielding and base throwing by the Models. Shutzman, a fast infielder, will handle third base for the Models, forming a strong infield. The team opens next Sunday at Parkersburg with prospects for a big opening day.

Model Laundry Baseball Club Citizen's Gas & Electric Company Shutzman Tripoli Parkersburg

25 000 Fans At Baltimore Opening

Baltimore Maryland April 14 Not since the Orioles pennants has such a crowd witnessed a game in the city as the Baltimore club of the Federal League beat Buffalo 4 to 2. More than 25 000 were present when Mayor James H Preston threw the ball on the diamond. Errors were frequent but the game featured brilliant plays with Jack Quinn pitching for the locals and solid support. President Gilmore of the Federal League attended.

Baltimore Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Club Buffalo James H. Preston Jack Quinn Gilmore

Manager Richards begins Hig basetal squad reductions

Marehal dawn April 14. Manager Richards reduced Hig basetal squad Sunday releasing four players. Shorty Michaels of Delhi infielder, Edgley of West Branch outfielder, Campbell of Eldora third baseman and Kellogg released after Sunday's game. Revered of Story City sidelined several days due to injury.

Marehal Dawn Richards Hig Shorty Michaels Delhi Michaels Muuch Eadgley West Branch Campbell Eldora Sunda Kellogg Story City Seyeried

Outdoor sports season opens with golfers and baseball

Prospects rise for outdoor sports as Pleasant Park hosts twenty golfers enjoying practice on the greens and a baseball game. An amateur club scene is forming with plans for tournaments and a lively season anticipated.

Indian recruits report to Keokuk for Fort Williams tryouts

Keokuk Iowa April 14 Indian recruits arrived by train with six reporting by noon and a dozen more in the afternoon. Fort Williams manager Abbott supervised the first workout at the ball park as Summers from Charleston Ark and McCarthy from Chicago with Johnson of Kansas City joined. Kest and Heasling contend for shortstop and Rogerson moves to the outfield. Pitchers Schultz and Baehne joined the squad. Dudley was released.

Keokuk Ball Park Abbott Summers Charleston Ark McCarthy Chicago Johnson Kansas City Fort Williams Ottumwa Kest A. Heasling Rogerson Los Angeles Cal Healing Hensling Chief Abbott Ing Wildness Andrews State Teachers’ College Tucala Red Cedar Park Schultz Milwaukee Baehne Collegins Dudley

Muscatine Club Sells Auto Stalls at Park

Muscatine Indiana April 14 Secretary C M Weber of the Muscatine Baseball association announced stalls for cars at the park are now available at 20 per season. About thirty stalls exist and the club expects to sell about twenty to car owning fans. Regina Club of the Canadian league will visit for two games this week Wednesday and Thursday with Charlie Stiss in charge.

Muscatine C. M. Weber Muscatine Baseball Association Regina Charlie Stiss St. Louis Canucks Boylers

Andrews Men In Practice Contest Highlights Spring Training

Manager Andrews led Ws through a regulation practice yesterday giving all outfielders and infielders a chance to work while five pitchers loosened their arms. It was an ideal spring day and players showed good form. Sutcliffe was forced to retire from Sunday’s game.

Andrews Sutcliffe

West High football schedule set for record season

Coach Fred McClain plans the strongest West High schedule in school history for fall. The lineup keeps Iowa City and North Des Moines foes, adds Ames, and preserves East High games, with a longer season from September 26 to Thanksgiving. Veterans return and spring work shows promising talent.

Fred McClain West High Iowa North Des Moines Iowa City Ames East High McClain Independence Manchester Osage Cedar Fails Dutmque Fort Dodge Mason City West High Field

City appoints new officials and adopts cab rules

The council unanimously named Burr Brown assistant city solicitor at 1200 a year and set duties to begin April 15. New cab regulations give the chief of police control of stands and require drivers to stay near cabs and speak softly. Officials’ salaries were adjusted, including police captain and lieutenants, and a new plumbing board was created as Mayor Thompson announced.

Burr Brown Leutenant

Plumbing examiners named for two years in council session

Last evening the council announced plumbing examiners for the next two years: W. H. Jeunish, plumbing inspector. Dr J Dunkelberg, health officer. R. A. Ellis, master plumber. Ore Parker, journeyman plumber. Two petitions sought pavement width reductions on Denver street from Fifth to Williston avenue and on Bepler avenue. the Denver street petition was granted. Bepler avenue petition referred to the street and alley committee with power to act. Official papers named were The Courier and Reporter, Times-Tribune and Deutsch Amerikaner. The City Medical society contract with the City Health Board and Board of Supervisors was read. mayor and city auditor may sign if figures satisfy.

W. HH. Jeunish J. Dunkelberg Health of Heer R. A. Ellis Ore Parker Denver Street Fifth Street Williston’ Avenue Beppler Avenue Courier Reporter Times- Tribune Deutsch Amerikaner Board of Supervisors City Health Board City Medical Society

Iowa farmer swindled by Chicago sharks in street scam

John I Williams of Winthrop Iowa befriended by a man posing as a Winnipeg area farmer William Shaw and another youth. Williams lost 2500 he bet on a horse race after trusting the pair for betting help and cashing checks. Police consider the case a swindle.

Chicago John I. Williams Winthrop Williames William Shaw Winnipeg Shaw Walker North State Street State Street Chicago Avenue

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertisement

Reliable Foley's Honey and Tar Compound advertised as a remedy for coughs colds croups whooping coughs bronchial and troublesome coughs. Claims to provide prompt relief for hoarseness tickling throat and stuffy wheezy breathing. Sold by all druggists everywhere.

Foley

Gets-It Corn Cure Promises Quick Relief from Corns

Advertises Gets-It as the leading corn cure offering painless treatment with a few drops. Claims traditional methods like cotton rings and salves cause pain and that Gets-It never fails on any corn or callus. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents or direct from I E Lawrence & Co Chicago.

Ie, Lawrence & Co Chicago

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