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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1913
Page
1
New York defeats Philadelphia 7 to 1 as Shafer hits a two run homer in the second inning. Moore lasts two innings, four batters reach, five hits allowed before Nelson relieves. Ames shuts down the Phillies as they manage only four hits off his delivery.
Philadelphia defeats New York 4 to 1 with Schultz holding NY to five hits. Philadelph ia’s Bender allows eleven safeties but steady defense by Thomas and Collins stops three NY stealing attempts. Key hits include Lobert and Magee for NY and Murray and Merkle for Philadelphia.
In Chicago yesterday St Louis outfielder Williams hit three triples in four at bats as St Louis defeated Chicago 3 to 1. Chicago pitcher Mitchell limited scoring and Weaver prevented further runs with key outs. Other scores listed include Toledo 3 St Paul 2 and Indianapolis 2 Minneapolis 2 in various minor leagues.
A vintage advertisement touts Swamp Root as nature’s healing tonic for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It claims strength and reliability in every bottle and urges readers to purchase at drug stores with prices shown for various bottle sizes.
An advertisement offers a free sample bottle of Swamp Root from Kilmer Co at Hing hamton N Y via mail. It promises a booklet with valuable information on the product and asks writers to mention the Waterloo Evening Courier.
Boston bunched its hits to beat Washington 6 to 4, though Washington outhit the visitors. President Wilson attended from the grandstand as the series in Washington moved through its third of four games.
St Louis April 25 Heinie Pietz veteran catcher of the Cincinnati Nationals and now coach of the St Louis Nationals says baseball today is no faster than in his prime The old timers were as speedy as today infielders were as fast as today outfielders covered similar ground and pitchers delivered as well If Theodore Breitenstein were in his prime today he would be the greatest left handed pitcher He insists baseball is not faster now than in his day.
The Post Office team and the Town Dairy tied in a Jobbers League game at Prospect Park last evening, called after five innings due to darkness. Post Office trailed early as Iowa Dairy held the lead, with standout shortstop performances highlighting the Dairy victory bid.
Billy Sunday argues Ty Cobb is wrong while Navin is right in a heated baseball exchange at Winona Lake. The garbled note mentions April and Asvangelis and references Willy Sunday, Teague, and a devoted stance toward the game.
American League matchups include Stybas at Chicago and Cievland at detrei New York at Philadelphia. National League features Chicago at Pittsburgh and Philietphaa at New York with Breoklen at Reston. Conference play outlines a busy slate with multiple teams and venues.
Waterloo baseball fans will see local squad in action as Dr. Andrews faces the All Nations team in a two game set at Cedar River park. Donaldson or Mendez will start on the mound while Andrews fields White Goes Wintz Corkhill Free Siglin Jokerst McCauley Tuttle Wilcus.
The Girl From Rectors, a popular comedy, comes to the Waterloo theatre for matinee and night showings on Saturday. Prices are 50 cents adults and 25 cents children for matinee, 25 35 50 and 75 cents for evening seats. The piece has toured nationally and is new to Waterloo with aims of affordable entertainment.
Today cyclopedias go on sale at the Waterloo Evening Courier office for 2.35 with a certificate. The five volume set covers world knowledge from ancient times to the present and includes color plates engravings and charts. Thousands praise its value for students families and readers of all ages. Matt orders will be filed on the time terms with receiver paid express.
Bedford Iowa April 25 Ed Brand 40 with wife and two children died after City Marshal Henry Knott struck him twice over the left eye with a club as Brand resisted arrest near his Gravity home. Knott 70, Civil War veteran, arrested and jailed for inquest and preliminary hearing.
Advert says use Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. It notes remarkable cures and worldwide praise and states it is sold by all druggists.
Colonel BE H Green son of Hetty Green was in St Louis briefly en route from New York to Texas. He remains a bachelor after two and a half years since declaring a wish for a traditional wife. He said he is no longer in the matrimonial market.
An advertisement touts Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel stimulant. It claims a pinker complexion, brighter eyes, and relief from pallid skin, pimples, and fatigue with a vegetable formula from Columbus Ohio. It promotes 10¢ and 2¢ per box and notes a "movement all its own" per tablet.
The Knights and Ladies of Security and organizer H. G. Rogers returned from Traer Iowa where a new council was formed. Fifty two charter members received full degree work by Waterloo officers and wore new regalia. Waterloo officers will travel to Dubuque in two weeks to exemplify the degree work as the Dubuque council plans to organize with about one hundred charter members.
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