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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
5
A compact page of sports and society notes, recalling the old bush league era and the early big league rumors. It names Matty, Bender, Plank, Mordecai Brown, and others, then shifts to brief society items from 1925, including travel by air and sea and local civic chatter.
A Waterloo boxing card features Ray Johnson defending against Jack Read in a noted lightweight clash while Lloyd Huntley faces Pete Roach in an eight round semi windup. Jimmy McVey meets Spider Barth in four rounds as gate proceeds begin at $20.
Supreme court of New York upholds constitutionality of anti cross state anti-forcing law after dismissing a habeas corpus writ by a boxer charged in a case from New York. Other sports items note bowling entries and Missouri Valley basketball games.
Boston mourns champion John L Sullivan as his body is buried in Calvary Cemetery after a funeral from St Pauls church. Attended by mourners from all walks of life, temperance leaders and former boxing peers recall his courage and stories of kings and presidents.
Western League to start in May with Omaha St Joseph and Kansas City members. Lincoln franchise uncertainty after fire at Lincoln. Denver likely out. Topeka Sioux City and others eyed for mileage cuts. Dickerson, president, says league HQ stays in Kansas City and exhibition games with major clubs are arranged.
Alfred de Oro and Augie Kir of Chicago to contest the world's three cushion billiards title tonight. The prize includes an emblem and 50 points, with 40 percent to the winner and 20 percent to the loser. the event follows a postponement in the ongoing three cushion tournament.
The annual state bowling tournament opens February 16 with two squads in the five-man event. Secretary Mike Conley predicts record breaks as 35 to 40 teams enter, including six or seven from Des Moines. Des Moines entrants Morrison Texi and Strotz-Staff are listed. teams from Rocksland, Ravenport, Dubuque, Clinton, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and other cities expected.
Grover Cleveland Alexander and catcher Imm Killifer, tied to a 50 000 loan to the Chicago National League club, demand 12 000 yearly pay and a 10 000 signing bonus for next season. Alexander denies any bonus deal with President Weeghman and notes about draft exemption are uncertain. He mentions flat feet and a weak knee but does not know if they affect Army duty.
Des Moines hosts a Friday night match that will settle the world heavyweight title as Earl Caddock, outweighed by about 50 pounds, challenges Stanislaus Zbyszko. The article surveys precedents of large foreign challengers, noting Caddock’s heady style and cunning as keys to potential victory.
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