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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1915

Page

7

Sioux City Wins Last of Series in First Frame

Sioux City defeated Ottumwa 7 to 6 to clinch the series as Manager Andrews’ squad jumped to a four-run first inning. Berry started for Ottumwa, but Lindner and Kelley held off late charges while Callahan led the visitors with four hits.

Sioux City Andrews Luc Jays Clarke Soo Spike Kelley Jim Kane Berry Lindner Sith Woodburn Davie Jay Kelley Connie Callahan Plair Cooney Hensling Bramble

Athletics and Red Sox Contest Called in Ninth

Philadelphia and Boston played a lengthy game halted at darkness after nine innings. Oldring and Meloanes starred for Philadelphia with a homer by Oldring, three singles by Melnnus, and a double by Oldring. Umpire Connolly ejected five visitors from the field for bench protests.

Philadelphia Oldring Meloanes Boston Taylee Melnnus Connolly Pug Feld Hostom Ruth Comstock Mays Carribean Thomas Hressler Shawkey McAvoy Lapp

National League scores and early season results

Brooklyn beat New York 4 to 3 as Appleton debuted in his first major league game allowing six hits. Perritt pitched well until the ninth inning. Wheat hit a home run and two runs came in on a pass, a double and two singles. Cubs top St Louis 7 to 4. Chicago won behind timely hitting. Pirates edged by Reds 4 to 2 after wild pitching from Vance and Douglass. Des Jardien pitched for Chicago in a tied ninetheenth inning darkness game.

St. Louis Laudersmith Chicago Homie Elaf Russell Cicothe Schalk Loudermilk Agnew Senators Warkees Washington New York Brown Ning Tiple Alsa Cook Sweeney Gallia Ransmith Indians Tigers Detroit Mich Cleveland Agerman Jones Egan Cavet Roland Ledbetter Mckee Brooklyn New York Nationals Appleton Rexi Cruft Brooklyns Perritt McGraw Wheat Brooklin Appleton and McCarty Perritt and Meyers Cubs Cari God McLar Dolan Glenn Lavender Archer Teds Pirates Cincinnati Vance Pittsburgh Seinnati Douglass Sinate Pittshorc Cincinnadd Rance Conzelman Nantichner Gibson Schang Donslass Clar

Dubuque Mayor to Pitch First Ball in Chicago

James Saul mayor of Dubuque will throw the ceremonial first ball at Comiskey Park Chicago on April 22 as Clarence Rowland and the St. Louis Browns face the White Sox. Saul said he accepted to prove minor leaders can perform at major league venues and a Dabnane delegation will present a gift to Rowland. Davenport defeats Cedar Rapids 6 to 3 in minor league action as Mellinger and Holtman star.

Dubuque James Saul Comiskey Park Chicago Clarence Rowland White Sox St. Louis Browns Sant Saul Duchuque Planters Hotel Dabnane Rowland Ligue Plate

Three Waterloo Players in Pirate Uniforms

Three former Waterloo players who joined the Pirates during 1974 and were sold to Youngstown Central league club impressed manager Fred Clarke. The move appears to be a farm arrangement for Pittsburgh, with Youngstown close enough for Clarke to monitor. Dated notes from Hdl J Dalinger describe the players as popular and well behaved, with Waterloo men Siglin admired for his clarinet playing.

Waterloo Pirates Youngstown Fred Clarke Tab Pittsburgh Maddy Signs Jimmy McAuley William Wagner Ree Waterloo Siglin al- Ewa

Council Bluffs wins Iowa volleyball title in first state event

Mes Moines April 17. Council Bluffs, a sextet of business men, clinched Iowa volleyball supremacy by defeating Oskaloosa in a key tournament game. Both teams finished the six-game state tourney with five wins and one loss. The round featured seven teams, marking what is believed to be the first state volleyball event in the state.

Mes Moines Iowa Council Bluffs Oskaloosa

Brock of Des Moines Yannigans joins Clay Bakers

Mason City, Ia April 1 The Clay Bakers won the second game of the series from the Des Moines Yannigans 11 to 10. Brock of the Yannigans, playing shortstop, was sold to the Clay Bakers. Gregory pitched for Des Moines with four Clay Bakers pitchers used. Yard, Yarn and Brock each had three baggers as 200 fans watched a high scoring tilt.

Mason City Clay Bakers Des Moines Yannigans Gillis Yarn Marshall Yannigang Yannigans Bay Brock Woolums Gregory Des Moines Leroy Aylmer Morris Glazier Harrion

Waterloo Team Heads to Des Moines for Two Games

Waterloo Central team led by Manager Jay Andrews departs for Des Moines for a two game set. Key players travel while several are left in Waterloo, with Billy Myers shifting to outfield for the Des Moines tests and Shanley’s move affecting Des Moines roster.

Jay Andrews Des Moines Waterloo Brennan Ashland Crohan Tuttle Clark Brenner Sheldon Free Volkman Wintz Alperman Craft Myers Berry Lindner Jack Hill Badgley Blennerl Tuttie Isbell Drohan Andrews Billy” Myers Dea Moines Dubuque Cedar Rapids Bunnies Egan Shanley Des Moines Register & Leader Mike Shanley J. H. Farrell National Association Muscatine Central Association Ishell Sawyer Altho Shanley Waterloo Central Association Roosters Hahn Hunter Jones Bills Hartford Ewoldt Breen Musser

Wast Drohan's Brother In Training Camp News

Sioux City Tribune reports Drehab of the Waterloo Jays and his brother are linked in a prospecting context with potential discovery of talent. The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Pink slips for five Bunnies players and an exhibition game schedule starting yesterday with Davenport. LeMars promises Gaspar day actions featuring a Western league pitcher against Sioux City. Springfield rumors swirl about Thomas Hayden buying Springfield Three-I league rights with funding plans and club relocation talks.

Wast Drohan Sioux City Tribune Drehab Sioux City Waterloo Jays Bos & Brother Esterday Josh Cedar Rapidy Gazette Jimmy Hamilton Bunnies Martin Dunda Boenneman Mensor Jack Drasel O. B. Bethel Sumner Davenport LeMars Gaspar Mason City LaMars Springfield Register Thomas Hayden Burlington Hawkeyes Central Association Springfield Springfield Baseball Association Hayden Tearney

Chicago Bears Past Pittsburgh In Cold Weather Classic

In Chicago on April 17 the Whales beat the Pitfedts 4 to 3 after Hanford, pinch hitting for Prendergast, delivered a timely ninth inning single. Pittsburgh tied the score with Konotchy's single and Yerkes' triple in their half to set up a late finish. Rogge and Prendergast pitched well. both defenses were sharp despite the chill. Batteries: Rogge and Berry for Pittsburgh, Prendergast and Fischer for Chicago.

Whales Pitfedts Chicago Hanford Prendergast Pittsburgh Konotchy Yerkes Rogge Rogge and Berry Fischer

HAGEMAN GIVEN VERDICT BY NATIONALS

Chicago Nationals were ordered by the national baseball commission to pay $240 to player K M Hageman, the bonus in his 1914 contract, and to admit a 1915 contract with the same clause. Chicago argued Hageman joined midway through the season and they owed only half the bonus.

Cincinnati Chicago Nationals National Baseball Commission K. M. Hageman Chicago Jas Tageman

Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad From Hancock Michigan

An advertisement from the Scott Hotel manager in Hancock Michigan promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a mild safe laxative. It claims they do not gripe or cause nausea and remove drowsy tiredness, offering wholesome cleansing. Sold by druggists nationwide.

Bielka Mgr Scott Hancock, Mich Foley

Sunday to Rest on Apple Ranch in New Jersey

Evangelist Billy Sunday, midway through his Paterson campaign, will retire with Mrs Sunday to their Hood River Oregon apple ranch for a summer rest after concluding efforts in Paterson. George Sunday assists, Harriet Mason linked by marriage. England requests temperance boost but he remains stateside for now. engagements extend two years.

Billy" Sunday Paterson N. J

Scores from Yesterday in American Association Play

Yesterday's games in the American Association saw Calumbugo and Louisville tie at 2 while Cleveland beat Indianapolis 5 to 4. Milwaukee defeated Minneapolis 9 to 4 and Kansas City bested St. Paul 8 to 4.

Louisville Kansas City Minnepolis Canumbus Calumbugo Cleveland Indianapolis Milwaukee Minneapolis St. Paul

Booster Club to Be Formed

Waterloo baseball fans plan a booster club meeting next Wednesday in city hall to organize for the coming season. Officers will be elected and broad involvement from factories and businesses urged to boost the game. opening day and excursions to nearby cities are to be organized as the team builds strength for a competitive season.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Mason City Central Association

Makes 61 Feel Like 14 Ad Claim

Mrs. M. A. Bridges of Robinson Mississippi says Foley Kidney Pills helped her after two years of kidney trouble. She is 61 and reports feeling like a 16 year old. The ad claims the pills invigorate kidneys and ease backache and bladder issues. Sold by druggists everywhere.

M. A. Bridges Robinson Foley

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