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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1914

Page

7

Waterloo Jays edge Teachers in wild seventh inning rally

Waterloo Jays defeated the State Teachers College 16 to 7 as seven seventh-inning hits broke a scoreless duel. Baker and Schultz held off the visitors through six. seven late runs keyed by Wilkus and Richards aided by defensive miscues sealed the win for Waterloo.

Waterloo Jays State Teachers’ College Oy G Harry Schultz Baker Schultz Milwaukee Clapper Sheldon Wilkus Richards Berkstresser Jays Houston AU. R.W.P.O. A Esslinger J Tl Dickenson Charlesworth Whitford Morgan. Re Imlay Waterloo AB. R.H. P.O. A. E. Stadfeld Allen, H Warrigan Gaiser Harrison Wintz, Sho McAuley, Sa Ashland Bowe P. Ww Behultz Powws Boeeee Gongan Trio Arends Harrigan Allen Wintz McAuffey Essiinger Andrews

Federal League Scorers Open Season with Shifts and Runs

Kansas City falls 3 2 to Chicago in the opener as Hendrix limits hits through seven, while Indianapolis edges St Louis 7 3 behind a Dolan third inning homer and Scheer run production. Hickman and Easterly baffle hosts with strong pitching.

Kansas City Chisango Hendrix AL E Cicago Wilson E. Packard Easterly Indianapolis St. Kanuis St. Louis Ew Federal Jeague Park Dolon Kauff Scheer Houcher Ind Napolis Falkenberg Rariden Groom Simon

Baseball and league standings update with postponed games

National League reports postponed Brooklyn Boston and New York Philadelphia games due to wet grounds. Pittsburgh defeats St Louis 4 to 1. American League Chicago edges Cleveland 1 to 0. St Louis beats Detroit 8 to 5. Federal League Indianapolis loses 7 to 3 to St Louis. other hearings show rain and multiple postponements.

Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Cleveland New York Detroit Boston Washington Louis Philadelphia Pet Brooklyn Cincinnati A. T Feder la Pet Soars Indianapolis Baltimore Buffalo Kansas City

White Cox Wins Third From Naps

Joe Benz pitched masterfully as Chicago shut out Cleveland 1 to 0 to sweep the series. Blanding and Benz held the visitors to four hits, Lord doubled home the run in the seventh for the decisive score. Weary crowd saluted Benz with a silver lat and ball.

Chicago Joe Benz Cleveland Beng Blanding Bens Jackson Lajoie Lord Chase Collins Weaver Gleveland Cariseh Benz Schalk

Dubuque Opens Series Saturday At Waterloo Park

The Dubuque baseball team arrives for a two game series with Waterloo. Manager Plass leads a strong Dubuque lineup as Manager Andrews gauges his pitching candidates. Weather favorable and strong rival interest promise a big crowd at the local park with games scheduled at 3 o'clock and more matches all next week.

Tubuque Dubuque Plass Andrews Waterloo

Cleveland Players Out of Game Amid Injuries

Chicago reports show Cleveland manager Birmingham sidelined with internal injuries and out for up to a month while pitcher Steen breaks a finger. Welivelt may replace Birmingham. Leibold, sidelined by knee fluid, to return in a week.

Hayden Burlington Tom Harden Lewis Hermann Manushers Bavaria Kan Lamb Chicago Birmingham Steen Joe Birmingham Blair Welivelt Leibolt Cleveland Castle Leibold

Harrell Joins Muscatine Squad in Quick Return

Daniel Harrell arrives in Muscatine from Pittsburgh to rejoin the Cubs lineup. He receives a warm welcome at the south side enclosure as the team restarts after a spring layoff and Barrett competes for second base.

Muscatine Daniel Harrell Cubs Pittsburgh Danny South Side Enclosure Hyes Barrett

Federal club sues Earl Hamilton over contract breach

The Kansas City Federals file a $5000 damage suit in circuit court against pitcher Earl Hamilton. Hamilton jumped from St. Louis to Kansas City last week and rejoined St. Louis on Wednesday, with the petition alleging a contract valued at $21,000 for three years and claiming the club suffered losses due to his return to the St. Louis team.

Kansas City Earl Hamilton St. Louis American Kansas City Federals St. Louis Hamilton Yamilton St. Logial

Pigeon Sharpshooters to Compete in State Shoot

Spirit Lake marksman Fred Gilbert, a top state shot, will join local sportsmen for the all day event starting at 10 AM. The program will follow the Jackrabbit system and award prizes to top shooters.

Fred Gilbert Spirit Lake

Railroads Seek Rate Change for Live Poultry Shipments

Railroads announce plan to raise live poultry rates by moving from fourth to third class. Interstate Commerce Commission will hear the issue promptly. Louis Brandeis argued railroads miss revenue on spotting cars. shippers oppose the spotting charge as unfair.

Interstate Commerce Commission Louis Brandeis Commission Greater

Fainting Bertha Converts to Religion Again

Bertha Liebbecke a 44 year old former shoplifter with a long police record says she has converted to religion and will lecture in Kansas City about the wages of sin. She has written a book and recently left the Lincoln Nebraska asylum after four months.

Bertha Kansas City Bertha Liebbecke Omaha Lincoln Neb Middle West Milwaukee Chicago St. Louis Oshkosh Wis Missouri Union Wisconsin Nebraska

Kenyon Appeals Over Rifle Scores in Iowa City

Iowa City high school and Deering high of Portland Me clash over rifle scores after Senator Kenyon seeks War Department inquiry. Coach C E Williams claims Col Gaither seeks his ouster while Col Chantland reviewed targets and supported Iowa City's 979 score. Army officers Wheelman and King also involved.

Towa City Kenyon War Department Iowa City Deering High Fortland C. E. Williams Washington Williams Gaither Maryland Chantland Fort Dodge Wheelman Major King Army Kahrs King Wheelan Fay Marine Corps Deering

Prices Rise for Fresh Produce Here in Waterloo

A local grocer confirms high costs for winter vegetables as southern shipments flood the market. Lettuce sells for five cents a stalk, cucumbers at 15 cents apiece, tomatoes 30 cents a pound, and strawberries drop to 18 cents per pint, with apples and oranges priced variably but commonly affordable. Eggs at 17 cents provide a cheaper meat substitute, and truck gardeners expect a larger supply soon to meet demand.

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GETS IT Corn Cure Promises Quick Corn Removal

A vintage advertisement touts GETS IT as a painless corn and callus remover. It claims few drops work in seconds, unlike harmful salves and tools, and notes availability from druggists or direct mail order from E. Lawrence & Co., Chicago.

E.lawrence & Co Chicago

May's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a fast solution for stomach, liver, and bowel troubles. It cites patient testimonials from Mrs. Litzenberg of Montesunia and Mrs. Oliver of Davenport, claiming rapid relief and weight regain, and warns of imitators while directing readers to local druggists or Geo. St. Mayr for a free health hook.

May William Litzenberg Montesunia T. Oliver High Street Davenport Mayr Maya Wangler Bros. Go K. Toder & Son Geo. St. Mayr Mfg Whiting St Chicago

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Gentle Digestive Help

Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a sugar coated remedy for bad breath and bowel and liver detox. Claims gentle but firm action without calomel side effects, promotes natural cleansing of blood and system. Distributed by Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio, 10 and 25 cents.

Dr. Edwards Edwards F. M. Edwards The Olive Tablet Company Columbus

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