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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1923
Page
7
Du buque reports Claude Willoughby labeled a Kansas cyclone proves ineffective as the Climbers tour bases. Dan Lindner dominates for the Hawks with strong pitching while Waterloo’s batting falters. final score 7 to 0.
Drake university releases a seven game 1923 season including four at home and three away. Opener is October 11 against Cornell at Des Moines, with games against Rolla School of Mines Grinnell Ames Coe Oklahoma and Kansas. Armistice Day clash vs Coe on November 10 and Thanksgiving at Norman concludes the slate.
The Waterloo YMCA sponsors the city championship tennis tournament under F W Richardson and R C Watchison with Dr L C Hems worth directing. Play kicks off Saturday August 25 at Sunnyside Country Club courts. Cedar Falls entrants are invited to compete alongside Waterloo players.
Registration opens at Y M C A with a one dollar entrance fee to cover balls. Drawings on Aug 22 set early match plans as Sunnyside Country Club courts, clay and premier in the city, prepare for a championship tourney. Prospective players may use the courts four days prior to the event to learn the lay of the land. The field aims for 50 to 70 entrants in Waterloo with favorites including R A Rath Merle Brown and Dr L C Hemsworth among others.
The Sunnyside Country Club hosts the second round of the city golf meet this week and next. C S Corey, the qualifying medalist, beat John Riley 4 and 3 to extend his perfect record in the championship flight. Remaining second round matches include H B Chandler versus Fred McClain and Russell Samson versus Merle Stimson, with completion due by Sunday evening.
George W. Peck famed for Peck's Bad Boy will serve as referee during the Grand American trapshooting championships at the South Shore Country Club from August 20 to 25. Peck, Wisconsin governor and noted editor, is the original model for his father's book character and a long-time Chicago resident.
A four ball match question asks if a misplayed ball holed by the partner’s error can stand. The answer: the ball must be replaced without penalty and holed out by the owner. A moving ball in water hazard need not be waited for but must be played promptly. Referees must call infractions and penalties when observed. Send questions to Tony Brown with a self addressed stamped envelope.
Captain Carter emphasizes top pin technique as key to good pacing in cue sports and golf alike. He advises aiming to strike the ball where it touches the freon to ensure a consistent roll, reducing concerns over small grass irregularities.
Chicago August 8. American league games scheduled for today were cancelled by president B B Johnson due to President Harding’s death. Notices were wired to four eastern clubs' presidents. no National league games will be played on funeral day per president Heydler.
A Cedar Rapids scribe notes shortstop Jackson of Dubuque may advance in baseball but prefers another year at an Indians college. Brooklyn seeks his services while Waterloo plans to even the series at Dubuque by starting George Brown on the mound. Cyengros or Delaney oppose, Greft may return after an injured finger.
Chicago Aug 3 Baseball Commissioner Landis announces no games today or funeral day for the late president with flags at half mast. A doubleheader is set for tomorrow as teams honor Harding. Several leagues report postponements and rescheduled games while Hawks await Cedar Rapids trip and local clubs plan three-game series next week.
J W Woodrow announces reorganized athletic coaching lineup at Town Stats college. Hugo Obopalik leads boxing and wrestling, Sam Willaman returns to head football and track, Frank Willaman named assistant, Bill Chandler directs basketball and baseball, William Thompson to coach freshmen, C E B Daubert remains swimming director, Merl Ross runs the director's office.
Baseball questions and answers on interference dead balls and double plays from Charles D White. The column discusses bat throwing, runner interference, and proper umpires rulings with a request for reader letters. It highlights common errors in base running and a note to enclose stamps for replies.
Wounded World War veterans in nine Iowa cities have formed local DAC chapters. State Commander William H. Nye of Rockwell City says veterans in 12 other cities have applied for charters. Chapters already organized include Des Moines Davenport Cedar Rapids Iowa City Ames Dubuque Fort Dodge Webster City and Sioux City. Applications for charters have been received from additional cities.
In New Hampton Iowa on August 3 a cornerstone laying ceremony was held for the Catholic church eight miles northeast of the city. Monsignor George W Heer of Dubuque presided, with Father B A Erlande of Nashua delivering the sermon. The old stone church had served 70 years and was razed after the rectory burned last winter, paving the way for a new larger building thought to be the era’s largest Catholic church in the area.
Two all star teams from east and west side church groups will meet August 20 and 28 at league park in a Sunday twilight game series. First Presbyterians and First M E lead the standings, with a potential third game later in the week if each side wins once. For the schedule, postponed games fill gaps from August 15 to 17 at Cedar River park and league park venues with matchups including Union Congregational, First M W I, Christ Episcopal, and others.
Des Moines Aug 3 The ensign and pennant from the old battleship town sunk in target practice last year have been presented to the state and placed in the historical building. The flats were turned over to Gov Heens hall hera by Lieut T M Ross Pomeroy, formerly a member of Iowa's staff. A movement has been launched for a $500,000 memorial in Washington to honor American women's sacrifices and services in the world war.
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