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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1921

Page

6

Pittsburgh Cops Two From Cubs In Doubleheader

Pittsburgh defeated Chicago twice in a Friday doubleheader, 3 to 1 and 4 to 2. Zinn singled, stole second and scored on Robertson’s hit in the second game to seal the win. Robertson and Maranville led Pittsburgh with key hits and defensive plays.

Pittsburgh Chicago Zinn Robertson Alexander Grreilsheilen Brehiem Daly Severa O' Barrell Winnie Ropertson Martin Bee York Brooklyn New York Dodgers Giants Bae Wheat Sen Ruether Schmpcent Miller Ryan Shea Snyger Ee Ag Gia Brackst Lar Trenes Milius, Smith and Brack A Porte W. Mananh I Melrino Foss Bruce Dysart Po Dixon Schmitz Schutzman Stainbrook

A Comic Strip in Type J P McEvoy The Jolly Old Osteopath

A humorous comic piece describes Steve the jolly osteopath who searches for the bones of patients and jests about joints that snap back. Alfred, a double jointed client, mocks Steve until a hammer ends the lesson with a grim punchline.

Type J. P. McEvoy Steve Jobaur Dorony Jolly Old Okteopath Alfred Johnny Gwan Associated Editors

Babe Ruth leads Yankees past Athletics in Philadelphia

Babe Ruth's hot hitting powers New York to a 7 to 3 victory over the Athletics in Philadelphia. Ruth drives in four runs including a third inning homer into the bleachers. Schang and others contribute as the Yankees tighten their grip on first place.

Philadelphia Babe Athletics New York Yankees Ruth Schang Falker Tomer Clanker Schane Perkinser Ameri- Sate

Twenty year old golfers meet in Transmiss. tourney at Denver

The Denver Count club course hosts a Transmiss. tournament opening with 20 year old golfers led by George von Elm and L D Bromfield facing T B Cochran as Ward tops 36 hole qualifying. Von Elm trails by four strokes in third. Ward shot nine holes in 33 as competition progresses toward Saturday final.

Transmiss Denver Ssippi George von Elm Salt Lake City L.D. Bromfield T. B. Cochran Wichita Falls Tex von Elm-Ward Ward i von Elm Esterday Ward

American marksmen win world rifle team title

American marksmen captured the team championship at the world rifle shooting tournament held this week. A. R. Stokes of Washington, D. C., won the individual world title with a 1.659 score, setting a new world record and taking first in standing kneeling and prone events. United States 3.197. Switzerland 4.931. France 4. Italy 4.581. and Holland 4.

A. R. Stokes Washington, D. C United States Switzerland France Italy Anil Holland

Dreyfuss Complains Theyre All Agin

Fragmented report cites Dreyfuss accusing others of conspiracy to hinder tim’s development. Mentions Pittshureh Dirntes and Detroit game, Amith catcher released, and St. Louis Cardinale tied to unnamed team confusion. unclear names and dates mar context.

Barney Mreyfuxs

Carner retires from Illinois football with torn knee

Chicago reports University of Illinois star Charles R. Carner underwent knee ligament surgery ending his football days. Other notes include a 36 mile displacement boat heat won by Orlo T. owned by Commodore George Leary Jr. Suzanne Lenglen to face Eleanor Goss in the first round of the women’s nationals at Forest Hills.

Associated Press Chicago Charles R. Carner University of Ulinois Waller Camp Bullaio N.Y Orlo Til Commodore George Leary, Jr Sag Harbor Yacht Club Alekson-Fisher Suzanne Lenglen Eleanor Goss New York Forest Hills New York Fire Secon Chicago Firemen

Washburn Edges Hudson In Close Midweek Game

Washburn defeated Hudson 18 to 17 in a high scoring clash as Hogan struck out 13 to limit Hudson. B Povner hit a three bagger and two base hits by Youngzblut Metall and Waters boosted Washburns total. Hudson to play Washburn next Sunday. Jodes Jeffries father passes away at 82 in Los Angeles.

Hudson Washburn Hogan B. Povner Youngzblut Metall Waters

Jim Corbett backs Kilbane as featherweight champ hope

Jim Corbett, former heavyweight king, tips Johnny Kilbane to rule the featherweight class for years. He notes Kilbane’s age approaching 31 and advises careful conditioning ahead of Kilbane’s upcoming fight with Danny Frush in Cleveland next month. Corbett praises Kilbane and warns Frush must be kept moving to avoid a Kilbane upset.

Jim Corbett Fis Johnny Kilbane Corbett Kilbane Danny Frush Cleveland Baltimore Et Corbett Jim Abe Attell Vorbett Frush

Allison Wins Butler County Championship

Allison base ball team declared Butler county champion after defeating Dumont 12 to 0 on Aug 12 in Greene Greene County. Earlier Allison beat Greene 2 to 1 while Dumont defeated Clarksville 19 to 3. The two day event celebrated Greene’s fiftieth anniversary with a $290 purse and a $250 side bet.

Greene, Ta Allison Butler County Dumont Greene Clarksville Isaacson Mattern - Wille Trotter Thurs

Shade Hamm ers Out Rep in Australia

California middleweight Billy Shade returns home from Australia promising to keep heavy hitters busy. He fought light heavies there, defeated veterans including Jimmy Clabby, and beat every Australian he faced. Shade, a sharp puncher, plans to seek fights with Tom Gibbons and Georges Carpentier after visiting home.

Billy Shade California Australia Shade Jimmy Clabby Tommy Gibbons Georges Carpentier

1922 Phillies face uncertain future manager

The Philadelphia club has not yet chosen a manager for next season after Bill Donovan left. Wilhelm remains in charge this year as Baker weighs candidates. Rumors tied Wilbert Robinson to the job were denied, though a past offer was mentioned.

Philadelphia Bill’ Donovan Baker Wilhelm Wilbert Robinson Dodgers Robinson Donovan

Preacher Rose Seeks Fights After T B Murder Plot

Wedge, a former preacher now in the west, plans to visit the Sight game in the east as a promoter but has altered plans after learning he has only months to live in Arizona. He has moved to Open, keeps active, and has gained about 20 pounds.

Wedge Arizona Uve

Weasel's Poor Hitting Angers Pirates Boss Drexfuss

Barney Drexfuss of the Pittsburgh Pirates expresses dissatisfaction as Irish Meuse underperforms for the Giants. He hints at seeking a trade or changes at the next National mooring to bolster pennant chances, citing failures to support the Mecraw.

Barney Drexfuss Pittsburgh Pirates Barney Meuse Giants Draxfuss Meusels Tiants Arie Mongel

Standings and Scores From American Association Night Games

Yesterday results show St Paul 6 to 2 and Kansas City 16 to 12. Several pairings listed include Columbus at Indianapolis Toledo at Louisville and Rockford 6 to 3 with Peoria 4 to 0. Moline and Meansville drew 0 to 0 while Bloomington Cedar Rapis and Terre Haute Rock Island locations are referenced.

American Association St. Paul Kansas City Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Rockford A . Peoria Moline Meansville Bloomington-Cedar Terre Haute-Rock Island Sioux Cit Des Moines Joplin Oklahoma City Omaha St. Joseph Tilsa Wichita Pittsburgh New York Huston Stowes Bea Brosh St Louis Oyeinrar Bicare Washington St Detroit Boston Chicago Philadelphia American Associet Minneapolis Kansas Milwaukee Totedoise Sory I. Pet Gransville Terre Haute Bloomington Cedar Rapids Rock Island L. Met Sioux City Jose Au Tulsa

Rickey Predicts Pirates to Win National League

Branch Rickey, manager of the St Louis Cardinals, said in New York that the Pittsburgh Pirates would win the National League pennant. He noted Maranville joining the Pirates and hinted Southworth might be sought by the Pirates if negotiations shifted. Rickey asserted the Pirates appear poised to lead the circuit as the season passes its midway point.

Branch Rickey iSt. Louis Cardinals Rickey New York Cincinnati Hava Pirates Maranville Barney Dreyfuss Boston Star Milton Stock Southworth Trent

Boss on trail of Carpentier hails Ropers record

Sdldie Long manager of Bob Roper, the A E champion, rails at lack of a figure against Georges Carpentier. He argues Roper’s war record matches Carpentier and would draw more than Tommy Gibbons. Long cites two newspaper decisions over Gibbons and says a Cleveland club refused a bout.

Sdldie Long Bop Roper A. E Befure Georges Carpentier Lons Georges He Tommy Gibbons Gibbons Long Roeper Tommy Cleveland

Veteran Umpires Framed by Philly Fans in Heat

Gilly Evans and Bill Dineen led American League umpires as Philly fans showered cushions and missiles after a dispute over ball conditions with Allan Setheron of Cleveland. It marked the first fan attack on these veterans in nearly 11 years, with escorts escorting them from the park.

Gilly Evans Bill Dineen Philadelphia Allan Setheron Cleveland

Groh Interest in Giants Berth Sparks Cincinnati Buzz

Cincinnati fans question if Heinie Groh will join the New York Giants next season after reports of close talks with manager McGraw. No charges have been filed over his Reds tenure, but officials will not discuss if this is Groh’s last Reds campaign.

Heinie Groh New York Cincinnati Groh McGraw Reds Landis Cincinnati Elub

Lippe Now In France As Movie Magnate

Al Lippe former Philadelphia impresario and manager of Jem Smith Raxo Laughlin and others is in France. Letters suggest he is thriving there and taking charge of leading theatres and the motion picture business. Lippe says he plans to settle in Paris and believes the road ahead may be difficult for several years.

al Lippe Philadelphia

Unlucky draws haunt U S Women’s Tennis at Forest Hills

The American women face harsh pairings in the national tennis classic at Forest Hills. Alexa Sterling and Molla Mallory are set to clash early with top rivals, while Eleanor Goss may meet Mile. Lenglen in round one. Pacific coast players May Sutton Bundy and Mary Browne receive more favorable draws, offering America hope to defend the title.

Associated Press New York America Alexa Sterling Cecil Leitch Forest Hills Mille Suzanne Lenglen Molla Biurstedt Mallory Marion Zinder- Stein Jessup Eleanor Goss Mlle Lengren Mallory Mile. Lenglen Pacific Coast May Sutton Bundy Mary K.1 Browne Marshall McLean Browne Brenda Hedstrom Buffalo

Women golfers qualify for Sunnyside club championship

Miss Margaret Addington posted the low qualifying score to lead the women's championship at Sunnyside Country Club. First round pairings set include Mrs. B L Bryant vs Mrs. M H Cook and Mrs. J F Simpston vs Mrs. R L Hall, with subsequent matches featuring Mrs. L Wayy ant Miss Margaret Addinszoon and others. Continuous play starts immediately.

Margaret Addington Sunnyside B. L. Bryant M. H. Cook J. F. Simpston R. L. Hall L. Wayyant Margaret Addinszoon H. B. Chandler Vivian Innes Arch McFarlane A. M. Donnan

Referee sought for Labor Day boxing bout amid tug of war

Rumors place Neal Allison and Du luth facing Waterloo against Ray Dempser of Milwaukee at the Dairy Cat tle Congress arena on Labor Day with Becker-Chapman Post promoter. Dave Fidler has been mentioned for referee but Tom Andrews and other Iowa locals complicate the pick.

Neal Allison Duluth Waterloo Ray Dempser Milwaukee Cattle Congress Arena Labor Day Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Dave Fidler Des Moines Tom Andrews Dempsey Andrews Alex Fidler Cedar Rapids Dave Dooley Kirsch Ring Aspirants Iris Kirsch Iowa Illinois

Scoreboard Recaps Dramatic Late Inning Braves Victory

Yesterday Christen bury sparked a 2 1 Braves win with a bases loaded single in the ninth. Brooklyn topped opponents 5 3 on early errors. Frisch’s 13th inning triple carried the Giants to a 6 5 win. Bohne went 4 for 4 as Reds routed Cards 11 1. Babe Ruth homered for the Yanks in a 7 3 win over the Athletics. Clarence Walker homered for the third game running as Rath extends win pace.

United Press Christenbury Braves Bage Buenos Bancroft Brooklyn Frisch Hirteenth Giants Babe Tuth Yanks Athletics Clarence Walker Rath

Iowa Falls Carnival Storm Grounds Big Crowd’s Plans

A Wednesday rain storm in Iowa Falls disrupted the American Legion carnival and several thousand attendees. The Ackley-Town I Falls baseball game and a parachute jump were canceled. a replay will be held Sunday after a band concert in Estes Park. Alden beat Buckeye 7 to 1 in eight innings before rain halted play. A parachute jump was wrecked when the plane tipped after hitting an air pocket. the pilot and jumper were uninjured. A second plane diverted from Fort Dodge encountered wind and lightning near Webster City, veering off course.

Iowa Falls American Legion Ackley Town 1 Falls Estes Park Alden Buckeye Fort Dodge Webster City

Weather Delays Flight After Prolonged Rain

Damaged text notes the flight could not continue to the city as rain persisted into the evening. No further readable details on people or organizations are available in the fragment.

Bass defeats Burr Lichty in Sunnyside first round match

Walter Bass beat Burr Lichty 1 up in 18 holes at Sunnyside Country Club in the opening round of the city championship flight. Bass relied on late putts to secure the victory as Lichty and Fred McClain prepared for a semifinal at Byrnes Park today and tomorrow with 18 holes tomorrow.

Bass Burr Lichty Sunnyside Sunnyside Country Club Walter Bass Fred McClain Byrnes Park

Gibbons Plans Tonsil Surgery After Short Chicago Stay

Mike Gibbons left Chicago for St Paul to have his tonsils removed and to heal before fighting again. He said his engagement with Happy Littleton is called off. The note also cites a U.S. battleship cost figure with $21 million allocated to machinery from a $32.9 million total.

Mike Gibbons Associated Press Chicago St. Paul Chiazo Happy Littleton Leans Gibbons

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