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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1911
Page
1
In a cold, gloomy day at the field the Quincy Veterans defeated Boyle's Blisters 4 to 10 in a disjointed contest. Hollenbeck struggled with wild pitches contributing to a quartet of runs while Spencer pitched poorly yet the Blisters failed to capitalize on chances as two balls were misplayed near home plate.
Dubuque defeated Danville 14 to 6 as Rock Island edged Victory from Peoria in the tenth inning. The scoreboard showed early Dubuque offense and late drama in a double feature of regional high school baseball action.
In the ninth inning Ingalls and Kerwin were replaced by batters. Dubuque scored one run in the fifth and nine more in later frames, Danvilla added six. Plass and Sullivan led with two base hits, while Hildebrand and Ball added three-base hits. Kaufman struck out five. Kerwin issued one base on balls and Kaufman three. Sacrifice by Kerwin. Umpires Connolly and Bannon.
Rock Island defeated Peoria 4 1 yesterday after a sequence of hits and strategic plays. Hill and W Donahue led Rock Island with timely extra bases while Hollenbeck shut down Peoria after early pressure.
Hollenbeck collected three hits in three trips yesterday while Wolfe, Fremer, and Hill figures tied in fielding errors in the fourth inning. The grandstand appeared empty as regular fans stayed away, a stranger in the bleachers did most of the cheering. Recatur tomorrow with expectations of slight changes in outcome.
Des Moines will host a developing camp for young Pirates players after President Barney Dreyfus and Manager Fred Clarke agreed to purchase the Des Moines Western League club. Jack Haskell and ONeill aide indicated the deal should close within days.
In Boston on August 23 Cy Young, after an 11 year gap from American league parks, struggled in a National League game as Cincinnati built an early eight run lead. The Reds won 11 to 8 after Boston brought Frank Smith in to pitch, scoring eight in the fifth and tying in the eighth.
New York, after a thrilling 5 to 2 comeback win over Chicago, moved into first in the National League. Down 5 to 2 in the eighth, New York rallied with three runs, tied the game on Devore and Merkle singles, and Snodgrass’s double plus Doyle’s RBI hit, then Crandall advanced Murray and Devore’s fifth single scored him.
Orin Young a 19 year old left handed pitcher in Kewanee Illinois sustained a broken throwing arm between the elbow and shoulder while pitching in a league game. His team won the contest 6 to 1 as the injury occurred near the end of the game.
The United Methodist church seeks police approval for two professional boxing bouts next Thursday night to show how a bout is staged and how blows are struck. Permit granted for the two lightweight and two middleweight contests featuring Young Sweeney Stewart Tonnelly Jack Morgan and George Koerner as part of a carnival benefiting church funds.
Manager Boyle visits Clear Lake to scout players as Waterloo trials fade. The Grounders struggle this season with weak attendance and on field misplays, while access to Chamberlain's Lintment offers a quick aid for bruises and muscle soreness.
Peoria signs Denny Myers a Newark Eastern league pitcher. Danville manager McCarthy signs Frank E Nichola of Chicago West Ends and Chick Frazer ex Cub and Red pitcher. Rock Island manager Gonding weighing return with Islanders as age and offers create uncertainty for next season. The Bible is presented as a product, not a cause of religion.
H C Ashbaugh of Waterloo assumed charges of the Delaware County News in Manchester, succeeding T Bradley who resigned to join the Manchester Press. An old comrade from boyhood, C W Keagy, greeted him at the event, both having attended Epworth seminary nearly fifty years ago.
In West Liberty Ohio on August 23 a bee swarm attacked two dozen glasses of grape jelly set on a rear porch to cool. Mosquito netting failed to protect the jelly and the swarm remained until all jelly was removed, after which the bees were later hived.
F I Garrity of Ottawa Illinois says years of dyspepsia ended after trying Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets. He reports immediate relief and lasting improvement, praising the product and noting 35¢ 50¢ and 1 dollar box prices with free samples offered by druggists.
A public notice-style message urges readers in the area to try Merital Tonic Digestive to address fatigue weak digestion and low appetite. It claims the tonic supports stomach function, boosts appetite, strengthens organs, and renews vitality, noting Henderson Drug Co as exclusive agents authorized by the American Drug & Press Association directors.
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