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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
1
The New York Nationals defeated Boston 4 to 1 as Spratt miscues aided two runs while Myers hit his sixth straight series hit and Brown pitched well. Wiltz struggled but delivered the strong opposing effort with Campbell making key plays.
Monroe La April 17. Jim Moroney argues baseball has its own tongue that changes yearly. A record of new phrases shows terms like Knock em off and Are you ready that thread through camps, hotels, and clubhouses as players coin fresh slang each season.
In Waterloo, Waterlooans boast of a strong Three-I league presence with a galaxy of stars among their semi pro players. Yet half the stars reportedly fail to show for a game and the rest show less commitment, casting doubt on the league's charm and competitive balance.
Chicago reports that Manager Callahan will keep Matty McIntyre in right field while Walter Mattick moves to a utility role. This marks Callahan's first lineup shift since the season opener.
Chicago April 18 William C Nelson owner of the Chicago franchise in the new United States baseball league has returned from a league meeting in Pittsburgh and announced managers for the eight clubs. Play will begin May 1 with Chicago Bert Keeley Cleveland Jack O Connor Pittsburgh Deacon Philippi Baltmore George Brown Richmond BE Langraf Cincinnati Hugh McKennon Reading Leo Groom New York William Jordan. Nelson said the league is not outlaw and will not tamper with organized players, recruiting from colleges and independents in harmony with the national commission.
In yesterday's action the American League had no games played due to rain in New York Washington Philadelphia Cleveland and Chicago. The National League saw Boston defeat New York 4 to 1 while Brooklyn Philadelphia and Cincinnati Chicago games were postponed or delayed by weather or wrecks amid other rainouts. The American Association reports no games except a rainout in Columbus Milwaukee and Indianapolis Minneapolis at Toledo Kansas City and Louisville St Paul all canceled.
Only one game survived yesterday in the majors, Giants vs Braves in Boston. Myers homer and Merkle two-base hit pace the Giants while Hauser and Brown collect two-base hits for Boston. four Braves errors aid scoring.
An old time medical ad offers One Hundred Dollar reward for a cure of catarrh by Cheney's Catarrh Cure Toledo Ohio. Testimonials from Watnind, Krnan & MARTIN, Whoterte Drugist endorse F J Cheney and claim reliability. Cure described as acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Price per bottle 75 cents. Also mentions Wake Ihab Family Pills for cold.
Manager Henderson of Bert Blair seeks a $500 side match with Carl Brown, noting Brown’s prior illness and busy ring schedule. Henderson offers to post funds or split gate money, hoping to tempt Brown, Hitchcock, and promoter interests, with Blair ready to meet the welterweight limit if needed. Brown has other commitments and may not be available before mid May, while the Rock Island promoters expect a return match with Kid Webster.
The notice advertises a savings or investment option promising 4 percent interest paid semiannually. Interest accrues from the deposit date with minimum issuance of one dollar.
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