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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1914
Page
4
New York tops Chicago 2 to 1 in a hard fought game with Tesreau limiting the Cubs to timely hits. The offense produced in the first inning and again later as the league leaders pressed the attack to secure the win.
United standings show Amerigay Toogne and Philadelphia leading the American Association table with mixed results. Boston and Washington trail with varying scores as Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Columbus Cleveland Kansas City Minneapolis and others compete for position in a crowded league.
Numerous games listed across major leagues with multiple results. Highlights include Chicago and New York in the National League, Washington and Chicago in the American League, and Kansas City plus Indianapolis in the Federal League, with scores reflecting a busy weekend schedule.
Waterloo defeated Marshalltown 5 to 4 in eleven innings as Kinsella pitched superbly and Andrews delivered a timely ninth inning single. Waterloos rally produced four hits in the eleventh, with White, Siglin, Hillis, and Evans contributing. The game drew a large crowd in a tense pennant race clash referenced in box totals and standings across the Central Association.
The Citizens Gas defeated the Courier and Reporter 4 to 3 to stay in the pennant race. Mitchell and Hartman led pitching with several hits. Link contributed two bases, and Jim Morris and Willey made sharp plays in the field. Galloway and Postoffice meet tomorrow to decide if the pennant stays with Galloways or returns to doubt with a Postoffice win.
Central Association notes say the Burlington Pathfinders, after two losses to the Keokuk Indians, idle today then host Mediapolis and plan meetings with the Indians next week. Andresen exits for Memphis club, leaving as leading batter and popular catcher Andreen, who received a traveling bag from the Marshalltown Baseball association.
Des Moines reports Iowa exhibitor William Galloway of Waterloo holds the biggest machinery exhibit this year. The 20 acre machinery hall is packed with new farm and transport devices including wagons for consolidated schools and parcel post innovations. Iowa farms attract orders worth millions as farmers view latest gear before purchasing.
Sumner beat New Hampton on their grounds as McGraw allowed only three hits. In the first inning Sumner scored four runs, then protected the lead while New Hampton failed to reach second base. Rudolph Lewis and Otto Severld starred for Sumner. Sutcliffe, Sapp and Tarmaine played for New Hampton.
Waterloo holds first in the Central Association as James McAuvney and Paddy Siglin remain with the team while the pennant race heads down the stretch. Manager Jay Andrews secured permission from Pittsburgh to keep the players through the final stretch, with nine games remaining including Marshalltown, Keokuk, and Burlington series. Local fans prepare for a crucial stretch and a big Ladies Day turnout as the Pathfinders seek to clinch the flag.
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse was sunk off Africa after a 40 minute cannonade by the British cruiser High Flyer. Lieut Deane describes the firing, the liner’s doomed state, and the transfer of most crew to the collier Arucai while officers and a few engineers remained aboard.
The article outlines hunting season dates and strict state rules. Open house is offered tonight until 9 o clock to assist license seekers. It lists allowable game and season windows as well as prohibitions on shooting from watercraft and on public highways. It also restricts possession limits and requires affidavits for in state shipping of birds.
During the Boston run ending last April critics hailed the actress as one of the most gifted in the role. Tickets are currently on sale for remaining performances.
J W Westover died yesterday after months of illness. He was 60, lifelong Vinton resident, son of the late William Westover a pioneer stock buyer. He led the Arm of Westover and Pitts for 35 years, later selling to Bassett & Hill. Survived by his widow, four children, a brother in New York, and served on the city council and school board. Funeral at his residence Tuesday.
Third Kentucky is the headlining attraction at the Waterloo theatre. C T Carey’s drama offers three hours of lively stage entertainment with Maude Parker as Madge Brierly. The production promises lavish staging and a thrilling Kentucky horse race scene.
The Hansen family thanks neighbors and friends for help during illness and for sympathy after Myrtle Hansen’s death. They appreciate the flower gifts and note Dr. Everall will be away Aug 20 to Oct 1 with arrangements for collections as usual.
The European war spurs two Chicago business appeals. England seeks a manufacturer to supply $54 million worth of hosiery annually, breaking Germany’s hold on the trade. A Vancouver steel firm asks for firms able to meet a massive output once supplied by a German plant employing 54,000 workers.
New York reports that the corporation counsel says individuals cannot be interfered with in hoarding or selling at high prices, ending hopes for criminal actions. A four market plan opens Sept 1 using old trolley cars by night to bring in production. Paris reports a German aircraft bombed the city, dropping several bombs near L Est station and Quai de Jemmapes, causing no damage. An advertisement notes Courier want ads provide daily service.
Large crowds attended the Majestic opening after noon. Lucille Savor performed singing and posing, with multiple curtain bows. Dale and Boyle entertained the audience with cross dressing tricks. Harry Jioman delivered laughs with The Merchant Prince. Lew Wells returned and drew laughs, while a trio of acrobats and hand balancing impressed observers.
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