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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1911
Page
1
Grounders note the Three-1 league woes as season nears, with mixed reports on umpire Bobby Carruthers and Hannibal lineup funding. Davenport beats West High in basketball, Cutler defeats Ordemann easing wrestling title paths, while James Bellinger is praised for grit amid limited training.
The Breeder and Sportsman of California reports French aviator Hubert Latham shot a bluebill duck from his Antoinette monoplane at noon over Bolsa Chica Gun Club preserves near Los Angeles. The plane flew about 200 feet above the lagoon as ducks scattered, and after a 15 minute pursuit he landed to join luncheon with club members.
In Waterloo Iowa on February 4 special report says Waterloo West high lost to Davenport high 20 to 35. Friedholt starred for Davenport while West's lead positions included Weller Tiffany Whittle Sharp Cotter. Carrigan refereed and both teams praised officiating and sportsmanship despite the defeat.
George Roumas of Galesburg defeated Young Pardilla of Penria after a two hour bout to claim the state welterweight championship. Pardilla was penalized for fouls before the match ended.
The Waterloo Business College five defeated the Cedar Rapids business college team 64 to 57 in a well played game at the City Hall gym. Harry Rice returned to form from his West High days. Tonight the College of Commerce and Cedar Rapids teams meet in Company B’s armory on the third floor.
Baltimore observers expect a great race on February four as Alfred Shrubb Heri St Yves and Johnny Hayes contend in a fifteen mile event. Shrubb recently beat Longboat in Pittsburg showing form while St Yves and Hayes prepare to push to the limit with Hayes vowing to quit the sport if he does not show well. St Yves is in top shape after a strong finish with Svanberg.
The Three-I league dispute over the Waterloo club persists after a Chicago rump meeting. Judge Gridley cleared Tearney, Kinsella, and their attorney of contempt, ruling the ouster legal but not enforcing removal. Waterloo’s status remains undecided with further court action and a possible supplemental decree anticipated.
February 10 date tied to a $10,000 bonus for players signing optional contracts. Christy Mathewson listed with $12,000 winter earnings and $8,000 summer salary as Giants stalwart. vaudeville income noted at $800 weekly for 15 weeks. Fred Lake cited as a lucky scout with Boston and St. Louis cash, while Schmidt accuses Manager Jennings of plotting to push him from baseball and seeks a trade. Bammy Strang pursues grand opera in Paris. umpire Kane dismissed for being too short in stature. Hughey Duffy targets bush league power hitters and Bowser shown as a strong Bat in 110 games with 14 HRs, 16 triples, 38 two-baggers in Southern Michigan league. Ossie Shreck, Athletic backstop, hints at comeback from Ohio State league.
Marty OToole, Kelley’s red haired pitcher from Sioux City, shows promise to star in the American Association after a 1910 Western league season with a .367 stick percentage. Jack Hendricks of the Denver club praised his earlier form and teased a possible sale. Tony Smith may join Indianapolis. Chance of the Cubs seeks his transfer. Umpire Hank ODay eyes pitching again if vision returns. Red Nelson remains favored with the Browns alongside Joe Lake. Also notes theatre and smoking permits coming next week.
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