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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1911
Page
1
Waterloo suffers 1 to 0 defeat as Danville wins behind a controversial umpire Eckman debut at Red Cedar Park. Protests swirl over ejections and reinstated players while Hollenbeck shines with flawless support from Waterloo fielders.
Decatur and Rock Island played ten innings in Davenport with Peoria falling 23 to 5. Stolen bases by Chapman. Bromwich and Godwin both with two base hits. Clarke logged a three-base hit. Pitchers Fanwell T and McGrew allowed multiple walks. Connolly umpired.
Results yesterday across the American League and National League show St. Louis 2 Cleveland 2 in a tied game, Chicago 2 St Louis 0, Washington 11 New York 3, Philadelphia 2 Philadelphia 1, Pittsburgh 3 St Louis 1, Boston 13 Brooklyn 0, New York 5 Philadelphia 4, American Association games Louisville 11 Columbus 4, Kansas City 9 Minneapolis 3, Milwaukee 9 St Paul 4, Indianapolis 4 Toledo 3, Western League Omaha 11 St Joseph 10, Lincoln 9 Denver 0, Des Moines Travelers 0 Sioux City 3, Central Association Keokuk 7 Muscatine 6, Hannibal 6 Ottumwa 2, Burlington 7 Kewane 2, Monmouth 7 Galesburg 4. Tomorrow Waterloo hosts, Danville venue listed, Dubuque plays Quincy, Rock Island at Decatur, Peoria at Davenport.
The speaker asserts that with Pittsburgh he could prove himself among baseball’s greatest pitchers and earn a pennant bonus, while noting fan reception in St. Paul may vary. He believes the move benefits no one but the Redtop namebell.
In a recent contest against Peoria Harrington was ordered to the clubhouse by umpire Cusack. Boyle requested reinstatement in the ninth but was refused. The rules allow return if manager requests and player hasn’t left the grounds. Umpire Eckman allowed two Danville players back after being sent off, with unclear authority. Manager Boyle plans a protest to President Tearney, and a league ruling is expected to clarify enforcement. The decision may be hard to forecast but will interest southern cities.
Pittsburgh August 15. Rumor says Billy Murray former Philadelphia Nationals manager and Pirates chief scout may become Cincinnati Reds manager in 1912. Secretary Locke of the Reds noted it is possible. Other notes: Ten Million sale of Outfielder Milion to Cleveland, Whaling also to Cleveland. Ray Jensen sold to Indianapolis for 500 dollars, joins Sept. 5. Boston to train at Augusta next spring. Walter Miller sold to Brooklyn for 3000. Elmer Lober sold to Los Angeles for 1000. Joe Benz sold to Chicago, will report to Comiskey.
Labor day bout at Comiskey Park draws 6000 out of town fans for Gotch vs Hackenschmidt. Empire Athletic Club says foreign demand signals record crowd. Iowa and Minnesota fans lead advance wagers with $500 bet placed by John Torrio on Gotch. Previous meeting favored Hack but current odds tilt even money as Humboldt delegation bets.
The snippet lists players including Misney, Belkin, Kurthia, and others for a Red Sox lineup and then shifts to an ad claiming Foley Kidney Pills relieve backache headaches nervousness loss of appetite and poor sleep caused by kidney and bladder troubles. It endorses J. K. Joder & Son.
A large crowd attended the Rosanér Bedard wedding dance. Mr. and Mrs Alfred Bedard welcomed a baby girl. Mrs P Witty was moved to Presbyterian hospital for treatment. A severe Wednesday morning storm killed a horse by lightning.
Marty OToole, star lefty of the St Paul club, sailed for Pittsburgh with scout Billy Murray to join the Pirates in time for the water trip. Manager Kelley, who planned to keep him, says the Pirates have a real chance at the pennant and world championship.
Cincinnati Ohio August 16 Fire started at 530 pm in Chester park amusement resort in northwest Cincinnati destroying the club house and several concessions including a vaudeville theater. The blaze spread to Farrin Korn lumber yards nearby where thousands of feet of lumber burned. Officials say all park visitors were safely evacuated.
Red Sox and South End Cubs clashed at the I. C. shop grounds with the Cubs winning 15 to 9 on a walk, a single, a J. Morris home run, and a Pett to Armatrong double play. Independent batteries relieved Belkie and McCormick in the eighth but could not stop the slugging as Frost opened with a two base hit off Wolf before a strikeout by J. Moron.
Four head of cattle belong to Mr. Rose at Louise. Mrs. P Rosaner of Waterloo has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Kerner for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Jungen of Raymond spent Sunday with their mother Mrs. Weber.
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