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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1923
Page
7
Feaghers clash with Cedar Falls Teachers collage team on the local diamond tomorrow afternoon as Waterton travels to face the Hawks in a late season prep. The Colored Hawks routed the Minneapolis Giants 15 to 3 in yesterday’s shivering contest, with Weeden’s pitchers and strong hitting fueling the win.
A reader asks about balk calls and base running jurisdiction. The discussion covers whether a runner is out when the pitcher balks after starting a throw, whether stepping off the plate invalidates a pitch, and a reverse base running scenario where a fielder overthrows first. The column emphasizes that umpire judgment governs balk decisions and that runners may advance only if properly entitled to the bases.
Fragmented report lists multiple bouts and weights in rough form. Frank Carhouse of New York defeats Tommy Robson of Malden in a 12 round judge decision. Other matchups mention Faris The Marcart, Harald RicAgo, and Ramimy Mandell with unclear outcomes and numerous OCR errors.
Boston player McAlister receives a six month ban from the New England AALE for conduct unbecoming a gentleman. The national 100yard champion, part of America’s amateur Balt team, trains with the Walker Cup squad as British writers praise Joe Swoster and Gorge Bou during the British Amateur Championships preview.
Question prompts on lifting and marking balls in soft ground hazards and casual water, with rules on touching the line of putt and smoothing the green. Clarifies that touching a ball in a hazard may be allowed if not moved, and that smoothing or touching the green line is not permitted. Ends with invitation to send questions to Santa Brown.
Walter Hagen explains his putting stance and grip noting the left ankle position and two-thirds control on the right hand. He emphasizes a steady, rhythmic blade movement, avoiding hurry and keeping the stroke at even speed.
A historical column recalls earliest shutouts in the National League and notable batting feats by Fran Dillon and T J O'Brien with dates ranging from 187h to 1922. It notes no ball size change since 1872 and invites nonmembers to Waterloo Gun Club's opening practice at Brynes Park with taps at 2 36.
Samfly Mandell, famed as king of the Dantas, is listed to headline a five-bout boxing card promoted by the Waterloo Baseball Association on Tuesday night May 29 at League Park Hus Youth and Ambitions. Mandell, 19, boasts a string of victories over notable fighters and is a strong draw for Waterloo fans seeking a top boxing event to support the local club.
American League games saw Retrole & Cleveland 7 over New York 4, Washington 6 over New York 0, St Louis 1 over Chicago 2, Philadelphia 7 over Boston 3. National League results included New York 6 over Brooklyn 4, Cincinnati 5 over Pittsburgh 4, St Louis 0, Philadelphia at Boston postponed by rain. American Association listed Milwaukee 2 over St Paul 7, Louisville 0, Toledo 17 over Kansas City 2, Minneapolis 2 over Columbus 6, Indianapolis 2.
Des Moines April 25 The sixty nine colleges have entered 2153 athletes in Drake university relay meet. Athletic director IK Lj Wilson reports entries up to yesterday showing strong growth from 1922. Western meet will likely surpass prior records in both institutions represented and athletes competing with well over 1,060 expected to run.
The Hawks’ Nest Weird game featured a squeeze attempt in the fifth inning with a 12 to 2 count against them and Reed attempting a steal of home in the ninth with the bases loaded and no outs. Storm debuted on the mound with a thumb injury, Groft and Mullen also pitched, and Jones hit a long drive caught in center. Muggs Brown went hitless, while Minneapolis schedules two games in Dubuque and others at Ottumwa and Marshalltown. The squad’s fielding drew critique, and a new “Mississippi Valley League smoke” cigar was distributed. Roy Erickson and Arthur Nordquist were discussed regarding roster moves, booster tickets for opening day were announced, and Entz will host a banquet Thursday.
Iowa City April 25 Iowa university baseball team won the second of three two game series with Kansas University yesterday afternoon by a 4 to 1 score. Marshall pitched superbly allowing only three hits. Iowa connected for nine safeties led by Bloomer with his timely drives.
Newswire recap of Major League games with Babe Ruth homers and multiple team notes. Tigers edge Indians 8 7 in ninth. Cubs beat Cardinals to extend win streak to seven. Ruth homers twice and drives in runs as Senators lose to the Red Sox. Giants use rookie pitchers to topple Dodgers. Reds top Pirates. Braves and Quakers rained out. Virgil Barnes undergoes appendicitis operation for the Giants.
In Dubuque on April 25 the Dubuque Leaguers beat Columbia 2 to 0 as a two-base hit, an error, and two hit batsmen fueled a seventh inning rally. Columbia outhit the Leaguers but stranded runners on base in the rare, runless contest.
International News Sports editor reports Tex Rickard will not risk Luis Firpo against Jess Willard for the May 12 title if funding promoters falter. Promoters eye shifts, possibly moving Firpo to meet Willard while Johnson or Fulton fall back, with Dempsey matchup in mind.
New York April 25 Unitel Press reports the New York state license committee reinstated Mickey Walker and granted a license to Johnny Kilbane. Kilbane may meet Crigui on June 2 at Palo grounds while Walker resumes boxing despite a Buffalo incident. Johnny Wilson is back in good grace after settling issues with Tex Rickard.
Jack Dempsey plans to take part in numerous bouts this summer as promoters arrange. He has avoided New York and ignored a legal challenge from Harry Wills. Dempsey says he would meet Wills for a proper bout, but negotiations stalled.
Indianola April 25 Judge Hubert Utterback Des Aloises has been chosen commissioner of the new Iowa conference. The executive committee including Prof Emmons J C Houk Z C Thornberg and others outlined his duties as final arbiter in disputes over player eligibility and other issues among the 12 colleges. He will act as the Kenesaw Landis of the conference.
Frank M. Troeh of Vancouver Washington is named amateur trapshooting champion for 1922 in both singles and doubles. His singles average was .9832 with 6155 of 6260 targets hit, a season record. In doubles he broke 1509 of 3650 for an average of .9145, according to Amateur Trapshooting Association secretary Starr Matthews.
An ordinance in Chicago seeks to strip the present city athletic commission of wrestling oversight and place it under the council committee and public recreation and athletics. Sponsors argue wrestling in the city is a matter for regulation and frameups require oversight.
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