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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
5
Washington wins a pitchers duel aided by a first inning run, Philadelphia threats but falls short. Chicago hands Cleveland a seventh straight loss as Benz shines, while Detroit breaks away late to rout St Louis. Rain halts Boston versus New York with delays.
In Philadelphia Brooklyn won 6 to 3 as Mayer edged a no walk no hit game by Appleton who had wildness that produced four Brooklyn runs on passes. Becker made three running catches. Cincinnati beat Chicago 8 to 5 in a see saw affair with Guo getting five hits and Williams driving in a key seventh inning run. Pittsburgh topped St. Louis 7 to 4 as three homers highlighted a seventh inning rally before the game was halted to catch a train. New York and Boston rained out.
Scores from yesterday show Cleveland 9 at Columbus, Louisville 3, Indianapolis 2. Minneapolis 4 at Milwaukee 4. Kansas City 4 at St Paul. Topeka 3 at Denver 4. Wichita 4 at Lincolna. New Moines 5 at St Joseph 3. Omaha 4 at Bloux City 2.
Chicago hammered Kansas City 13 to 4 with 17 hits totaling 26 bases led by Flack and Hanford boosting the offense. Brown hurled in relief as KC errors helped yield a lopsided Chicago win while other games were postponed by rain. CHAPPELL TO MILWAUKEE. Lar ry Chappell sold to Milwaukee for about 35000. Milwaukee also pursuing outfielder Demmitt.
In Cedar Rapids on April 29 the Bunnies defeated the Muskies 4 to 3 in a late rally. Runt Marr delivered a key hit in the ninth after a tie through three and a half frames, driving Wigelesworth home for the eventual winning run. Muscatine and Cedar Rapids lineups listed with pitchers Taylor and Talbot, plus Franke Zack ert and Fisher.
Philadelphia April 2 Manager Robinson of the Brooklyn team denied that a deal to acquire Zach Wheat from the New York Nationals was completed or even pending He stated no negotiations affecting Wheat were taking place and emphasized the skepticism around the reported exchange involving two outfielders and a pitcher
Manager Andrews drives players hard as opening game nears with Burlington visiting. Reserve stars Jim Wood Blenner and others head to new teams while Sousa’s band and the State Dental convention draw crowds. City readies grand opening with parades, music, and widespread business closings.
Keokuk April 29 Boyle rounded out his infield by securing R C Harvey at third base. Tune released after trying out as a pincer with the Indian squad. Harvey previously played for Marshalltown and Kewanee in the Central association. He will arrive tonight and join Tennant or Giffin at first, Swick at second, and Hollacher at short. Harvey is a crack player though his past hitting was .201 last year.
Final preparations are completed for the Marshalltown baseball season opening on May 5. Mayor Millard has proclaimed a city holiday and urged businesses to close during game hours. Clinton faces Anson in the local game as the mayor tosses the first ball, with an auto parade, a grounds lighting, and a downtown band concert planned. In other notes, pitcher Patrick Hagan is sold from Brooklyn to Boston, after waivers.
Jimmy Hamilton manager of the Bunnies announced the re signing of catcher Pat Talbot after he was released last week. Talbot was slow to come into condition but is in good shape, aiding the team as other make up conditions are resolved. Coffins are being made of paper in France.
Former Galesburg athlete Eddie Mulligan shines in Davenport as a shortstop but a contractual papers snag trips a transfer. Ned Egan reports the hold up involves Dan O Leary and Dick Lane not signing, with Mulligan staying on until Bromwich recovers. Davenport wants Mulligan, effects hinge on national secretary Farrell. If unresolved, team must find another infielder.
The fifty fifth annual commencement of the University of Iowa will be held June 11 to 16. Notable events include a commencement address by Dr. Jobo Barrett, baccalaureate sermon by Dr. Samuel McChord Crothers, and a social service meeting with Harvey Ingham as speaker. Alumni day features a baseball game and gatherings around alumni gatherings. John M. Grimm will be toastmaster at the alumni dinner on June 16.
The plan details fourteen private baths and reconfigured first and second floors to add sleeping rooms. The dining room and kitchen move to the first floor, with a billiard room and barber shop in the basement. The Hildreth estate must provide Blunt street access for future hotel extensions as business grows. Mr. Holden will manage the hotel, promising a premier Iowa hotel experience. A closing note invites readers to see a home cleaning demonstration at Taylor's Music House.
C L Holden of the Ellis hotel in Waterloo takes possession of the Hildreth hotel in Charles City on June 1 under a ten year lease after pending negotiations. Planned improvements include substantial alterations and installation of modern plumbing with hot and cold water in every room.
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