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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1923

Page

9

Hawks Triumph Over Cedar Falls Collegians in Baseball

Hawks defeat Cedar Falls 13 to 2 in a one sided contest. Larry Mullen led with four singles and four runs while Krisinger and Innes held the college lineup to a few hits. Weeden’s squad shown strong hitting and aggressive baserunning as Cedar Falls fell behind early.

Anthe Cenar Falls College Waterloo Collegiams Hawks Siruals Krisinger Innes Crasten LCG Erislager White Mullen Larry Mullen State Teachers’ College Brown Harris Cedar Falls Perdlitz Weeden Eeden Rockford Chicago Dubuque Wagner

Ouimet Seeks Real Golfing Test Against British Challengers

Francis Ouimet, veteran American amateur star, aims to prove his class in England. The Boston native, renowned for winning the 1913 national open at Brookline and various amateur titles, seeks another strong showing after past British exits in 1914 and 1921.

Associated Press New York Francis Duimet Boston Lew Laurels England Jerome Travers Chick Evans Evans Aylmer Guilford Tolleyend Darwin Imet Brookline Mass Verdon Ray Great Britain Jach Vardon Rer Ouimet Membe Dlfenuity

Murphy wins Fat A paw race sets speed world record

Resno reports Jimmy Murphy wins a 150 mile automobile race on a one mile track achieving 103.61 mph. The victory closes the gap to 460 points in the 1923 A A A standings, with Murphy leading nearest rival Bennett Hill by 420 points. Cleveland notes featherweight champ Jenny Kilhane announces retirement. Benner Tea Co. advertises 45¢ tea.

Resno Cal Jimmy Murphy Cleveland Jennny _ Kilhane Meveland Hresne Murphy Bennett Hill

Comic strip humor in a barber shop chat

Al eck the Barber jokes about a comic weekly found in a Christmas issue. He critiques how modern magazine humor depicts mistletoe and Santa Claus while noting the impractical settings of modern flats and the comical misplacements of old maids in crime and romance scenes.

Aleck Comicife Comical Weekly Ib O Ligue Hoe

Laws of golf Q&A with Innis Brown and Sol Metzger

Reader questions cover dropping near water hazards and relief rules. Answers clarify that dropping near the water is allowed within two club lengths, a path across the fairway is a hazard unless local rule excludes it, and loose rocks or sticks in the rough are treated like the fairway for movement of loose matter under the rule.

A Tip For The Round Advocates Square Stance

Charles Clarke promotes the square stance for middle aged players and beginners as it reduces twisting from the waist compared to the open stance. He argues it helps beginners avoid slicing and pulling across the ball, recommending the square stance for better balance and accuracy.

Charles Clarke Cyril Tolley

Baseball rule Q and A on balls and outs

A reader asks about a runner called out on a ball four with a forced advance. the field umpire ruled the runner out only for the walk. The answer: the runner is not out. a walk forces the runner. Another case: batter reaches first but is ruled out for not touching. the batter is out and the run cannot score. A substitute batter who fails to report is wrongly ruled out. no rule requires reporting.

Marshalltown Pitchering Odin Minn Lie Walter Johnson Boyle Forsytha Struh Howard Lenahan Pohlman Worth Roberts Sherry Halsclaw Eng Irwin Hamilton Spurbeck Finnerman Rollins Gear

Tigue in 3 Bouts to Groom for Carpentier

Mike Me Tigue light heavyweight will fight three no decide bouts in the United States and Canada before defending his title against Georges Carpentier on July 34. Opponents include Young Heb Fitzsimmons in Chicago May 1 and Tommy Loughran in Philadelphia June 8. Dundee Reinstated

New York Mike MeTigue United States Canada Georges Carpentier Joe Jacobs MeTigue Ireland Siki Box Young Heb Fitzsimmons Chicago Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Dy McDonald Alltax

Opening Day Attendance Sets Record Across Six Cities

About 153000 fans attended opening major league games in six cities on April 26 and 27. Detroit drew 36000 as the Tigers lost 4 3 to St Louis, while Giants and Chicago drew 30000. President Harding attended Washington’s 22000 crowd. Boston 20000. Philadelphia 15000. Several stars shone including Mathewson and Williams, with notable ovations for Christy Mathewson and Roy Hish’s knee incident.

Associated Press New York Detroit St. Louis Giants Chicago Americans Harding Washington Boston Americans Philadelphia Quakers Lend Chicago Sox Cleveland Indians Roy Hish Sioux City White Sox Falk Stanley Covelesk Cie Indians Willie Kamm Altho Yankees Boston Red Sox Athletics Pittsburgh Cubs Brooklyn Philadelphia Quakers St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Chicago Ed Roush Cincinnati Reds Bill Sherdel John Couch Reds Cardinals George Kelly Braves Landis Barry McCormick Pirates Boecker Groh Rowland Clarence Rowland

Local Boxing Results From McKeesport and Erie

McKeesport saw Cuddy de Marea defeat Joey Fox of England while Erie featured Charlis OConnell beating Patsy Broderick in seven rounds Philadelphia hosted Johnny Donnelley defeating Joe Beguads in a separate contest.

McKeesport Cuddy_de Marea Joey Fox England Erie Charlis O'Connell Cleveland Patsy Broderick Philadelphia Johnny Donnelley Joe Beguads

Baseball scores across leagues yesterday

American League results: Boston 5 New York 4 Washington 2 Philadelphia 1 Cleveland 3 Chicago 6 St Louis 4 Detroit 3. National League: New York 7 Boston 3 Pittsburgh 7 Chicago 2 Brooklyn 14 Philadelphia 4 St Louis ? Cincinnati 4. American Association: St Paul 12 Milwaukee 6 Indianapolis 7 Columbus 4 Louisville 13 Toledo 1. No other games scheduled.

Boston New York Washington Cleveland Chicapo St.Louis Detrdit Pittsburgh Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati St. Paul Milwaukee Indianapolis Columbus Louisville Toledo American League Straveland Louis Emarteeen Phladelphia National Téague Weems Bedacee St. Tous Americ Association Kansas Minneapolis Indianapolis Jr Milwaukee Seerkan

Hawks and Bunnies face shifting rosters in league notes

The report details McEwan scoring four bases on a clout amid a baserunning scramble with Muggs Brown. Cedar Falls and Waterloo trade squeezes, while Weeden trims the bullpen and several players switch teams including Gignac to Detroit and McCracken to Rockford.

Andy McEwan Muggs Brown

Drake Relays Open With Strong Western Meet Field

The fourteenth Drake University relay meet opens at Drake Stadium in Des Moines with universities colleges and high schools competing. Final events crown winners while top stars from Michigan Illinois Notre Dame and Iowa compete for trophies medals and honors.

Associated Press Des Moines Drake University Drake Stadium Ono University Deac’ Walter Ames Star Phil Spink Phil Donahue Chicago Athletic Club University John L. Griffith Charles A. Rawlson U.S Iowa du Western Michigan Ohio Ilinois Chicago Northwestern Indiana Purdue Wisconsin Minnesota Missouri Valley Loop Kansas Nebraska Missouri Kansas Aggies Oklahoma Washington Ames Grinnell Drake Notre Dame Carnegie Tech University of Florida Marquette Beloit Bradley Polytech Kansas State Normal

Deans Train for Jaunt to Oregon

Dean and his siblings Rex and Mabel from Waterloo train at Cornell College gym in Mt Vernon for a two month hike to Portland Oregon after school ends in June They will return by train in September Lloyd a Cornell freshman last year joins for track this spring though plans are uncertain

Fend Dean Rex Mabel Waterloo Cornell College Mt. Vernon Portland Ore Lloyd East High Cornell

Oelwein Plans Major Fundraiser To Clear Past Deficit

Oelwein Iowa April 27. The town plans a big event with other attractions to raise funds and erase last year’s baseball deficit. Manager C C Slabnika, now in Vicksburg Mississippi, brings several former Oelwein players to the new team.

Oelwein C. C. Slabnika Vicksburg Miss

Oxford Team to Compete in Penn Relays Opens Spring Season

Philadelphia hosts the twenty-ninth Penn relay carnival as 3000 athletes from 500 schools begin the spring season. The Oxford university team arrives to contest the spring medley relay and the two mile international championship led by Bill Stevenson. Kansas leads midwest entries with a strong quartering squad aiming near the world record.

United Press Philadelphia Penn Oxford University England Bill Stevenson Princeton East University of Kansas

Five Waterlooans to shoot today at Grundy Center

Five Waterloo trapshooting enthusiasts travel to Grundy Center for the Grundy Center Gun Club shoot led by PF. M. Shores L. W. Wirty TI. JT. Shepherd Nic Webber and D. A. Repass met at Repass's garage at 8 am. Yesterday Waterloo Gun Club held practice with about 100 members at Byrnes Park for most of the afternoon. Jim Gorson posted a perfect score. The five shooters return this evening as the event opens up competition between regional clubs.

Waterloo Grundy Center Grundy ‘Cester PF. M. Shores L. W. Witry TI. JT. Shepherd Nic Webber D. A. Repass Repass Waterloo Gun Club Byrnes Park Cource Jim Gorson

Day in Reach to Chicago Snags by Darkness at Portage Wis

A day’s journey toward Chicago ended in darkness near Portage Wisconsin forcing a pause as travelers halted in the overnight. The report notes the mileage and stopping point but provides few details of the cause or specific individuals involved.

Chicago Portage, Wis

Playground Work in Waterloo Benefits Community

Mrs. E. A. Boggs local representative of the National Playgrounds Association of America received checks and appreciation letters for Waterloo playground efforts. The association offered to send representatives to help establish an all year recreation program. Boggs, at the Des Moines meeting of the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs, was asked for playground guidance by women across the state.

E. A. Boggs National Playgrounds Association of America Waterloo Marjorie Geary Association Boggs Des

Defendant Wins Suit for Damage From Highway Collision

In Oelwein Iowa April 27 George Paul sued contractor C J West for 33000 damages after a auto crash near town. Jury verdict favored West who had contracted for road work north of town. Paul stopped to fix car lights when a gravel hauler for West struck him. another driver’s bright lights were blamed for blinding the hauler.

Oelwein George Paul C. J. West West Paul

Hawkeye Club Uses 149-Year-Old Dishes at Meeting

In Oelwein Iowa on April 27 the Hawkeye Women's Club used Haviland china dishes dating back about 149 years. The dishes were brought to the meeting and are now owned by Miss Alicia Johnston who received them from her grandparents.

Hawkeye Women’s Club Oelwein Hawkeye Alicia Johnston

Eldora Youth Keith Strother Dies of Tuberculosis

Keith Strother, 31, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Strother of Eldora, died Wednesday morning at his parents' home after a year or more with tuberculosis. Born in Eldora he lived there most of his life.

Eldora Keith Strother M. H. Strother

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