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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
1
Detroit December report notes President Navin pushing for players to report in condition without pay for spring trips. He argues trips inflate costs and that players in better shape in fall can compete, while spring training payments are unjustified. Bush’s late report last season influenced Navin’s stance.
A chaotic reminiscence on Brooklyn’s poor performance against the New York Giants, highlighting six losses in 1912 and 1931, the 1931 season’s weak record, a July 3 clash, and lingering hope that Brooklyn improves and wins seven games next year.
A high profile pitching duel parallels the famed Wood Johnson clash and a July struggle where Rucker bested Marquard by 2 to 1, aided by a fielding misplay. The crowd size and lefthander prowess mark a peak in the league chase, with Marquard fading late as two singles in the ninth sparked the outcome for Brooklyn.
The Boosters defeated the Engravers three games on Blackmaan alleys and sit tied with the Iowa Dairy for third in the City league. Merha of the Engravers had the high game 194 and top average. McFarland led Boosters with 189 and a 171 average. Next week’s schedule features Manabt and Jackman alleys for two-game sets and Fifth street alley for the third. Watering next week may bring Charles City and Tobuque bowling teams to play the local squad.
President M. E. Justice of the Central association issues a circular on salary limits for playing and bench managers. Clubs must deposit half of the salary limit with the president by March 1, with two contracts for playing managers and possible moves toward an individual limit. The rule affects deposits and salary divisions across member clubs and may prompt league-wide changes.
The speaker seeks broad opinion on whether to require payment by January 35 or defer to March 15 inviting responses from all. The remark mirrors a clerical timing dispute over due dates and collective consent.
A historical note analyzes Ty Cobb earnings per hit and per single from 1904 to 1913, detailing pay rates in 1910 1911 and 1912 and noting Cobb’s overall salary of $9 000 in the three years prior. It highlights his prolific hitting with figures from Hercan Weeke and claims Cobb would earn high per hit rates even if paid only for base knocks.
Al Palzer began his first day of training at Doyle's camp in Los Angeles as he prepares for his coast debut against Luther McCarty on New Year's Day. Frank Newhouse, former baseball umpire and athlete trainer, is leading the camp with Al McChiskey assisting, planning a week of light work then intensified sessions.
Linden reports regular church services tomorrow. E. Morgan returns from a three week visit. Smith Hunt brings home his uncle Howard Savage's remains. funeral held at Hileman and Gindt's with Rev. Trimble. interment at Fairview. Mrs. M. Y. Brown dies in Quasqueton, aged 79, and her daughter travels there. Charles Bell builds three houses. Ed Ackerman buys Minnesota farm. his family to join him soon. Mrs. Frank Fannon hosts Thimble Bee at Bath Street. refreshments served. Claude Rinehart recovering from diphtheria, now jaundiced. Mrs. Morgan Bandfield ill recently but improving. L. E. Chapman sweep to Janesville to assist Dr. Loveland. Zuehlke improving back to health.
The copy portrays a chronically exhausted, overworked woman with kidney and bladder issues. It praises Foley Kidney Pills as the remedy to relieve pain, improve sleep, boost strength, and restore health, attributed to H. W. Taggart.
Father Wm J Convery dean of the Catholic parish in Charles City Iowa recently spoke in Lone Tree and Oxford part of a statewide anti saloon campaign centered near Iowa City home of the State University His strong speeches drew hard feelings from liquor interests and he says he spoke bluntly The item also notes a Des Moines man treated for muscular rheumatism with Chamberlains Liniment after a costly trip to Hot Springs alluding to its effectiveness and affordability.
A Friday December 14 wedding despite the superstition of Friday the 13th. Miss Flossie Taylor and Mark A Bradley wed near Dows with local farmer groom, Wm Sadler notes and ties to the area. An advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar medicine follows.
Keokuk Iowa December 14 Larken Webb a colored farmer living north of the city was found yesterday morning dead near a creek with his clothing burned away a trail 600 yards from a fire he built. It is thought he fell into the blaze and tried to reach the creek but the ice prevented recovery.
Villeca South Dakota Dec. 14 Mrs D Peckham of this city died in Bozeman Mont after seeking relief from health issues. She lived next door to the Moores and was among the first to enter the Villisca home after the murder of Mr and Mrs James Moore four children and the Misses Stillinger. The shock never left her and she expired there yesterday.
Frank R B Stringer, a brakeman on the C N W, was killed on duty at Booth High Ti while awaiting promotion to conductor. His father was killed similarly in 1883. News reaches Geo E H Stringer of Alden. The Ladley homicide trial will be held at the First Congregational church on December 16 and 17. tickets are 50 cents.
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