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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1911
Page
1
Waterloo gained a one sided win over Dubuque 19 to 3 as Hollenbeck and Hendrix shut down the Miners. Connie Collins starred in the field with one error and a spectacular catch while Storas, Paddock and Dickey provided key hits amid a high scoring attack.
A fragment of a standings notice appears garbled showing club rankings and partial team names with no clear details or outcomes. The readable parts hint at a sports list but lack concrete results, dates, or opponents for accurate narration.
In Dubuque on April 24, Rogge the White Sox recruit pitched for Dubuque in a 2 to 1 win over Waterloo. Waterloo managed only two hits as four timely singles and a costly error decided the game in the sixth. Clemens hit a triple and Collins reached on an error, giving Dubuque the decisive inning.
W C Nicholson of Chicago headed eight riders to Cedar Rapids Sunday to study the idea of a motorcycle drum or racing track while in the city for the Indian motorcycle business. The day was fine and free of any accidents.
San Francisco reports heavyweight champion Jack Johnson is released at midnight ending a twenty five day sentence for speeding. Johnson leaves San Francisco for Cedaridge to be with his mother, signaling a shift from automobile cases to new plans.
Waterloo Iowa April 21 The Waterloo Base Ball Association and allied clubs Dubuque Rock Island and Davenport report their stance in a civil court and baseball authority dispute They oppose concessions under duress and refuse to schedule 1911 play until the Three-I league expands Their leaders say thousands defend, but not tribute with Hofer of Quinsy cited.
A Chicago Tribune column fragment notes that arbitration is a thankless task and a branch of service allows waiting three jumpers to fry themselves in their own crease. Interfering between man and wife in such stew is likened to solving disputes.
Corning high school baseball opened with a 4 0 win over Villisca as Harrison pitched a no hit, no run game. Corning finished with five hits while Villisca made several fielding errors and failed to advance a runner past first base. Mover of Des Moines college coaches Corning.
Freshmen of West High planned an annual feed last Friday evening but juniors with a few Fenints disrupted the event. They stole the provision and left no crumbs behind, with no injuries reported.
Cincinnati April 24 Adams won 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel with Gaspar. Weach Clarke and Wagner drove in the only run for Pittsburg in the ninth as Adams and Gibson held Gaspar and T Clarke. Batteries Adams and Gibson. Gaspar and T Clarke. Chicago 7 St Louis 0. Cleveland 5 Chicago 2. Detroit 4 St Louis 3. American Association and Western League scores noted.
Two young ball players once tied to Waterloo moved on after police detainment. Sutcliffe and Mills, Chicago natives, sought summer work and found roles in Hudson. Mills played centerfield while Satellite showed pitching talent but control issues remained. J. H. Goodrich’s son Paul resides at 708 W Mullan Ave with a grocery task.
Waterloo Cubs defeated Hudson 12 to 6 at Red Cedar Park in a rough game with strong pitching by Boyer and Sutcliffe. Boyer struck out nine, while Sutcliffe allowed several hits but the Cubs capitalized on fielding and base running to seal the win.
Bob Burman drove the Blitzen Benz to a 26.12 second mile on the Daytona beach and a 16.27 second kilometer, smashing Barney Oldfield marks. Officials from the American Automobile Association confirmed the records as the beach’s poor condition added danger to the high speed attempts. Burman’s feats drew hearty praise despite warnings from meet organizers.
The Syndicate theatre debuts as a first class vaudeville venue in Waterloo tonight at 9 p.m. featuring Lee Tung Foo the Chinese illusionist, Irwin and O’Neal in singing and talking acts, and Chas. Hay presenting pictorial songs with new twists. Admission is 10 cents, audience invited to see quality over quantity.
Manager Boyle reports a strong booster pitching staff and solid form from pitchers Gardner Leverick Shackelford Stowers and Hollenbeck. Quincy injunction case to be heard today in Springfield as National Commission head Hermann urged immediate dissolution. Connie Colling praised in center field. Jimmy Long returns home due to wife illness.
The Waterloo theater hosts several premieres and revivals this week. Henrietta Crossman Presents The Peacock and the Goose Tuesday night, Madame Sherry opens Friday starring the New Amster dam company. The Climax plays tonight with a powerful heroine and a sharp plot. In the Bishop’s Carriage plays Saturday matinee and night, featuring a resourceful girl thief from a modern novel.
The production of Michelson and Pol lock, a dramatization of Channing Pol lock, is presented by The United Play Co who secured rights from Liebler & Co. The scenic production is elaborate with a cast including Grace Thure ton, Helen Gillingwater, William Morris, Frances Reynolds, Frank Powers, Carl Adamson and others.
Washington April 24 Miss Harriet Lake of Town was elected vice president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution completing the administration ticket for the next two years after a close vote. A 3 member committee led by Mrs Donald McLean urged the secretary of the navy to reject a Brigham Young image for the Utah battleship service. The congress adopted resolutions protesting Utahs display and called for a Declaration of Independence signers statue and preservation of Francia Scott Keys Washington home.
A reflection on health being the second blessing beyond wealth, noting that true well being cannot be bought, and emphasizing its intrinsic value for mortals.
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