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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1914
Page
4
Muscatine defeats Waterloo 4 1 and 2 0 in a two game set to stay atop the standings. Pitcher Hoyle and bats led the Muskies as Waterloos Zacker and Tuttle struggled in the opener. Gould and Blodgett matched zero errors and guided Muscatine to the second game win.
Central Association games yielded Muscatine 4 2 Waterloo St atesburge 10 0, Marshalltown 1 2 Burlington 4, Clinton Cedar Rapids 8 Keokuk 1. American League Detroit 4 Washington 4 Cleveland 9, Philadelphia 5 Chicago 2, St. Louis 1. National League no games scheduled. Federal League no games scheduled. American Association Indianapolis 3 8 St Paul 6 1 Milwaukee 9 2 Columbus 0 4 Louisville 21 7 Minneapolis 4 4 Kansas City 4. Western League Denver 4 5 Des Moines 3 Topeka 4 Sioux City St. Joe 1 Lincoln 2 Omaha 3 0 3. Three Leagues Bloomington 6 Springfield 5 Peoria 3 Quincy A Moline 8 Davenport 4 Decatur 7 Dubuque 40.
Hayden Sel believes Cedar Rapids holds a chance to win the pennant as managers reshuffle the roster. Cedar Rapids trails in the second fight for the pennant with Muscatine Waterloo and Burlington in pursuit. Manager Belden Hill of Cedar Rapids signals intent by dumping players and adding first rate pros, such as Shoristop Wambsganss who was sold to Cleveland for over $2,000.
Galesburg crushed Marshalltown 18 to 1 in the first game with strong hitting and sharp pitching by Lentz. The second game lasted seven innings as Galesburg won 7 to 0, with Ross, Link, and Taylor contributing in a decisive win while Cedar Rapids beat Keokuk 8 to 1 and Warper allowed four hits for Cedar Rapids. President Hayden of the Burlington Faders remains hopeful for the pennant as standings tighten near the lead.
In a wild Red Cedar park tilt the Postoffice team defeated the Chamberlains 1 to 0 in 12 innings. Purtell and Manahl led the offense with key hits as Lewis and Simpson struggled on the mound. Manahl had four hits, Metcalf two doubles and a single, while Chamberlains tallied no runs until the final frame.
The August primaries and November elections shape a fierce national struggle for Senate control. Democrats expect gains but fall short of a slam dunk, while Republicans aim to reclaim the upper chamber. States from Iowa to California face partisan clashes, with La Follette, Foraker, Bristow, Gore, Penrose, and others in pivotal battles shaping the balance of power.
The Waterloo baseball team arrived after a long trip abroad and lost three straight to Muscatine. Boyle’s pitching kept Waterloo at a distance while Muskies moved ahead. Waterloo opens a three game series in Galesburg tomorrow against Manager Egan’s club with Marshalltown looming next.
Charley White returns to San Francisco after a three year absence with manager Nate Lewis and trainer Joe Bernstein. He trains at the beach and trains for a twenty round bout with Joe Azevedo. White seeks tough opponents, including Willie Ritchie or Welsh, aiming for 133 pounds and all action.
The piece notes gubernatorial contests and senate races across Georgia and South Carolina with several candidates named including Sla ter Hardwick Kields Cooper and Cole L lease in Georgia and Filson D Smith in South Carolina. It mentions primary dates August 31 and a church attendance campaign at Central Christian church led by L C Moore and the Fellowship class with growing turnout despite weather.
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