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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1910
Page
4
Sporting Editor cites nearing Three League season, confirming Waterloo squad, possible pitcher releases, and need to secure strong additions. Tony Freemer praised as loyal supporter and second baseman. Shaffer notes willingness to shift players after early selections.
In Cedar Rapids interview Mr Lincoln outlines a plan to raise pheasants on hundreds of farms across Iowa. He has begun with Cedar Falls and seeks competent contractors, with 300+ applicants from across the state and eggs priced at 25 dollars per hundred. Hungary partridges may be added if possible.
The Four towns prepare for the Three-I league opener next Wednesday with high hopes. Managers report a faster league this year and Waterloo anticipates a strong showing under Manager Boyle. Lineups will shift as teams adjust after training, with players watched for potential trades.
Chas A Shaffer writes that Davenport’s baseball interest is rising and expects a prosperous season. He notes his club is stronger than last year, believes all teams will be tougher, and that games will be won on the ball grounds. He praises Frank Boyle as a capable manager and anticipates giving Waterloo a winner.
In a letter dated April 26 1910 Danville Michigan manager Jack McCarthy discusses Three-I league prospects and new teams Waterloo and Danville. He notes lineup changes before May and hopes for a successful season to boost local pride. He also references national fire loss statistics over six years at about $500 per minute.
William Leard, an infielder, has been secured from Chattanooga management as teams form. He has acted at shortstop during training and is a strong contender to hold a position in the infield according to the report.
Results from the American League National League American Association and Western League with scores and rain delays. Key games include St Louis 4 Chicago 3 and Boston 1 Brooklyn 0 while Kansas City 11 Minneapolis 5 and Indianapolis 18 Toledo 3 stand out.
Mary Schroeder transfers land in section 22 87 12 to Fred Brown for 900 dollars. W. J. Simons transfers Lot 9 in Auditor Rainbow's west side plat to A. W. Peverill for 2000 dollars. Robert Brown transfers to the public plat Park View part of Leland plat No. 8. Andrew M Baldwin et al transfer land in 5 87 14 to Amos A. Wilson for 8720 dollars. Mortimer B. Cleveland transfers land in 1889 13 to George P. Lonergan for 1 dollar. Jos McChane transfers part of Lots 6 and 7 in Whit ney Sedgwick's addition Waterloo for 1 dollar.
The outfielder from Chattanooga joins the team after fans idolized him there. He departs to make room for veterans in center field. In the outfield he plays with steady defense similar to Curtis, while his hitting is expected to surpass Clyde Curtis’s Three’s output. He is stocky and solid at the plate, ready to challenge pitches with intent.
Readers weigh travel to California for a big July Fourth fight while booster ticket sales surge and local teams adjust rosters. Rufus Gilbert returns to the White Sox, Ottawa signs Taylor Kensel, and boosters tout affordable Clysmic specials with sleepers and arena seats.
The Field reports Lincoln reorganizing the Iowa game and fish department with chief assistant Dr. M. W. Wilson and a plan to spend about 100000 for propagation. It notes donors question fund use and recalls O N Denny’s ringneck shipments to Oregon and rapid early harvests. memories of passenger pigeon use and decline in Adirondacks conclude with anecdotes from A. B. Lamberton.
Mothers urged to keep Foley's Honey and Tar for spring coughs and croup with no opiates. Wangler Bros and H W Taggart advertise. Brussels exposition to include a 150 foot concrete block water tower with 280000 gallon capacity.
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