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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

Page

7

Cleveland Beats New York in Aces Duel and Repairs Losses

Cleveland defeated New York 316-2 in a pitching duel between Caldwell and Shawkey as Babe Ruth hit his 43rd homer in the fourth. Yankees Lewis Pipp and Shore attended Ray Chapman's funeral in Cleveland last night. The Reds beat Brooklyn 3-2 in 13 innings, while Philadelphia downed Pittsburgh 4-2 in 12 innings with Williams delivering a key three-bagger and Hamilton wild pitch.

New York Cleveland Caldwell Shawkey Babe Huth Lewis Pipp Shore Yankees Ray Chapman Graney Wambsyanss Jamieson A Smith Cree Gardner O'Neil Jonnsian Lunte Ruth Wambrans Bodie Smithy Sackv Bares Shawkes Py Shaw Wambspanss Pases Cleveland F Puisues Pirster Pittsburgh Philadelphia Willams Hamilton Haeftners

Funeral Rites Held for Cleveland Shortstop Raymond Chapman

Funeral services for Raymond Chapman, Cleveland’s star shortstop, were held at St. Johns Cathedral in Ohio today after his death from injuries from a New York game. Mayor Fitzgerald and AL president B B Johnson attended, with team officials and pallbearers including Tris Speaker Steve O Neill and Joe Wood. Floral tributes exceeded 500 offerings, including a large blanket from 20 622 fans containing 2 064 flowers. The remaining funds go to the Raymond Chapman memorial fund to erect a tribute at League Park.

iBy the Assonistet Cleveland Raymond Chapman New York St. Johns Chapman W. S. Fitzgerald B. B. Johnson American League James Dunn Tris Speaker Steve O'Neill Joe Wood Parsons Ray Chapman Rcs League Park

Alexander Wins Draw in Battle With Naval Pug

Ralph Alexander of Waterloo boxed eight three minute rounds with Andy Lehmacher the navy heavyweight champion in Louisville Wednesday night gaining a draw. Alexander weighed 189 pounds Schmader 185 in slippery ring conditions due to rain. Spectators were sparse as Omaha residents faced road conditions on the way home.

Ralph Alexander Waterloo Andy Lehmacher Navy Louisville Alexander Schmader Ralph Omaha

Iowa Falls Baseball Tournament Ends In Tie For First

In a rain and crowd packed draw Ellaworth and Rockwell-Sheffield tie for top honors after a spirited 12 inning contest. Rockwell-Sheffield beat Iowa Falls 6 1 earlier and Dows 10 5, while Ellaworth beat Dows 12 5. Managers split first prize and mourn pitcher McKinley Thompson. Next tourney at Hampton September 1-2 with Dows Allison Ackley and Iowa Falls in the mix.

Awa Faltk Ellaworth Rockwell- Sheffierd Rockwell-Sheffield Jawa Falls Hilsworth Dows Dows Falls Bows Einworth Rockwell-Shefield Jeans McKinley Thompson Webster City Allison Ackley Towa

Rath Reaches Fifth Round in Des Moines Tennis Tourney

Local star R A Rath of Waterloo advances to the fifth round of the lowan state tennis tournament in Des Moines. Rain halted yesterday’s schedule but with clear weather semifinals are set today. Other contenders include Jos Van Ginkel Des Moines Louis Kamber Walker Fort Dodge G C Rorem Elsworth and A P Smith. Six Waterloo entrants are in the field.

R. A. Rath Waterloo Des Moines Rath Jos van Ginkel Louis Kamber LL. Walker Fort Dodge G. C. Rorem Elsworth

Carpentier to Meet Levinsky in 12 Round Title Bout

The International Sporting Club announced a 12 round world light heavyweight title bout between Georges Carpentier European champion and Battling Levinsky world champion set for Brooklyn. Other notes include Deitz letter from Mexico signed by Rickenbacker and Larson, Thorp outpointed by Terrin, Herman defeats Moore in a 10 round no decision, and Bend er no hit no run game for New Haven.

Associatot Press New York The International Sporting Club Georges Carpentier Battling Levingsky Brooklyn Omaha Xeb Gould Deitz Rickenbacker John Larson Des Moines Sam Terrin St. ‘Paul

Belmont track resumes grand circuit meeting in Philadelphia

The Belmont track reopened the grand circuit race meeting with five races, completing events postponed from yesterday due to a heavy track. The program will continue Saturday, headlined by the Holmes stake of 2500 dollars for 2 year old pacers with Rifle Grenaire among the entries.

Associated Philadelphia Belmont Track

Company M1 Ta Shoots to First in Battalion Rifle Records

National Guard unit Co M of Waterloo took first place in battalion record shooting at Camp McHenry Storm Lake. Sergeant Allard led in individual scoring with 222 of 250, while Co K and Co A followed. Co M fired about 1,000 more rounds and posted 3,348 total points, with 23 men qualifying on the second day.

Co. M Waterloo National Guard Company Camp Mc Henry State National Guard Storm Lake Allard Co. K Bugler Hach Teague Marten Fourth Infantry Co. ‘M Wing Morelork Corp. Shepherd Kimball Marksman Sgt Mosteller Mueller Mosher Corp. Hayward Psi. Gruse Hesket Tesson J. Martin A. Jorgensen Ser Go, M Pvt Marelork. Corp Shepherd Sret Sret. Hostetler Tae Te Shooi Feasting the Machine Fun Company Fairfield

Allison Goes North to Train for Bouts

Water loo boxer Neal Allison sails with trainer Ren C. Everall to Duluth Minnesota to condition for several matches in prospect early in the season He plans to open Labor Day in St Joseph Missouri or Springfield and stage at least two Waterloo bouts before Christmas Dr Everall stays in Minnesota until first frost to escape bay fever each fall

Neal Allison Waterloo Tr. Ren C. Everall Duluth Minn Allison St. Joseph Springfield Everall Minnesota

National coursing meet to attract top greyhounds in Tulsa

Tulsa officials expect many leading greyhound fanciers to attend the national coursing meet in the first week of October. Early entries show about 250 greyhounds already entered, with national fame and coursing honors. A contract for 500 jack rabbits will be used in conditioning, and stakes include Waterloo and consolation prizes. Sported men from New York and California are expected.

Tulsa Okla Waterloo New York Califor Nia

Dr. Shannon Advertises Office Details in Notice

A fragmented classified item lists a doctor named Shannon with a telephone number and office address, indicating an advertisement or notice directing contact for services.

Dr. Shannon Roundsneon

Babe Ruth Hits Forty Third Home Run of Season

In New York yesterday Babe Ruth of the New York Americana club belted his forty third homer of the season against Cleveland. A fan, Theodore Strum, suffered a heart attack after Ruth's homer and died minutes later on the way from the ballpark.

New York Babe" Ruth New York Americana Cleveland Huth Theodore Strum

National Fly Casting Tournament Set in Columbus

Fly and bait casting enthusiasts from across the country will compete September 1 to 5 in Columbus at the twelfth annual National Association of Scientific Angling Clubs tournament. The event, tied to the state fair, will be run by the Columbus Casting club with support from the state department of agriculture and the bureau of fish and game. More than 500 trophies will be awarded as leaders like Fred Peet William Stanter J McCarthy Perry Frazier and B F Sigel travel to participate alongside other top anglers.

Columbus Mecca National Association of Scientific Columbus Casting Club State Department of Agriculture Bureau of Fish and Game Shaw Fred Peet William Stanter Pall Easter J. McCarthy Chicago Perry Frazier New York B. F. Siigel Kalamazoo

Carpentier Tevensky bout set for Oct at Ebbets Field

New York Aug 20 The International Sporting Club announced a 15 round title bout between Georges Carpentier European champion and Battling Tevensky world light heavyweight champion to be staged at Ebbets Field Brooklyn on Oct 12. Dempsey trains hard for Labor Day fight with Billy Miske at Harbor Michigan adding miles road work bag work and gym drills as Harry Greb joins after his Wiggins bout. Bill Tate vs Sam Langford was listed as a Labor Day undercard with a four round session against Panama Joe Gans during Dempsey camp.

New York The International Sporting Club Georges Carpentier Battling Tevinsky Ebbetsfield Broohisn Pempsey Banton Harbor Mich Jack Dempsey Billy Miske St. Paul Minn Harry Greb Chuck” Wiggins Bill Tate Sam Langford Panama Jol 'Gans

Pioneer Resident of Delaware Co Dead

Pioneer resident of Delaware county, Muckler, born June 1844 in Vermont, died August 18 at his son Harry’s home. Funeral Friday at Presbyterian church led by Rev. A C Knapp and Dr W W Ensign. Survived by several children across states. political note on local Democratic nomination dispute. Three fraternal picnics scheduled in Manchester August 24 26 and 31 with guests from nearby towns.

Manchester C. E. Muckter Tacoma Wash Floyd Muckler Wasta da Forrest A. Muckler Tembik Karl Muckter Vuneta Harry Muckler Irs Locke Marcus Sheppard Hagel Green Township Superor Wis M. J. Yoran Robert Fishel Delaware County JF. J. Pentony Woodmen of America

Sheriffs Propose Auto Law Reforms At Iowa Meeting

Des Moines August 20 sheriff officers meet in the courthouse and draft recommended laws for next session. Proposals include transferring auto registration to sheriffs to verify ownership, requiring dimmers on cars, and presenting ownership proof when driving into the state. Treasurers seek a 5 cent county fee per license and clerks call for salary increases. Fort Dodge hosts next year’s convention with elected officers across multiple counties.

Des Moines Iowa Court House Fort Dodge F. J. Kennedy Dubuane Thartes Laverade Polk A. McKee Cass County Charles Walls West Union W. J. Sternbers Orange Cite W. F. McNew C. J. Reusche Clinton D. Sayre Guthrie County G. L. Lin

Traer Celebration to Draw Big Crowds Next Week

Traer Iowa expects the largest crowd in north Tama for two days of events Monday and Tuesday. Governor candidates Clyde L. Herring and Nate Kendall speak, with Tama County Farm Bureau speakers Miss Baker of Iowa State College and Peter Peterson. Tractor tests, vaudeville, plane flights, baseball, boxing, wrestling, dances, and a Legion-sponsored night of entertainments are planned.

Traer Ave North Tama Good Works Towa Clyde L. Herring Nate Kendall Tama County Farm Bureau Miss Baker Home ‘Economics Department State College At Ames Peter Peterson State Farm ‘Bureausfedferation Tha Tama County Mil ‘ter-Scales Company Waterloo la Porte Gladiprook Voorhies Bil Matthiecon Dysart Olin Scott Vining American Legion Post Jack’ M Rexnelds Cedar Rapids Farement

Tama County Builds Many High Tension Lines

North Tama county lines expand electric service to rural areas. Traer and Dysart are connected to Tama city’s municipal plant, with lines planned to Clutier and Reinbeck Dinsdale along the Rock Island route. Gladbrook will serve 52 farmers east of town in Spring Creek and Crystal townships as more lines receive supervisor approval.

Traar North Tamia Traer Jowa Railway & Light Dysart Clutter

Real Estate Transfers in Black Hawk County Abstract No 4

Property records show transfers in Cedar Falls and Waterloo including Pfeiffer to Mrs Lillian Smith lot 127 Pfeiffer Place Cedar Falls Galloway Inv Co to Lena Welwert lot 65 Galloway Water top United States to Dennie Cooler se by 2 acres and more list of transfers with parcels and rev values, including Harting to Henry Artis and Schoknecht to Afton Strum lot 22 block 9 Litchfield Waterloo.

Besl Estate Trarefers Black Hawk Jacob Pfeiffer Lillian Smith Pfeiffer Place Cedar Falls Galloway Inv. Co Lena Welwert Galloway Seae United States Dennie X Cooler William Carter A. Ig N'A Wim. Harting Henry Artis Atte. Pav Schoknecht Afton Strum Lot Block Litchfield Waterloo B. Chord Christine Hainsen Grand New Place

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