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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1913
Page
1
Local wrestler Carl Brown shows rapid improvement after a loss to the Peddler. Supporters believe he should get another chance as he focuses on consistent training and progress, challenging for a comeback in upcoming matches.
Brown, at his peak with Hitchcock guiding him, seeks a rematch with William Klein who holds two prior wins over Brown. The earlier bout showed Brown underprepared, while Klein benefits from those victories. In Davenport, Brondell fell to Brown after 22 minutes, Brown winning first with a hammerlock and a head scissors, then the second in 20 minutes with another head scissors.
Des Moines February notes two feigned contracts by Tex Jones and Connie Collins added to baseball headquarters records. Collins, outfielder who covered center last season, travels from Ft. Dodge for a visit to magnates. Jones, wintering in Des Moines as a shoe salesman, shows fit for spring play after a harsh winter.
St Louis dateline notes many clubs seek young infielders to strengthen defense for the coming season. Connie Mack’s Philadelphia build praised, while Grifith’s Washington faced sack issues and midseason shifts. Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, the Browns and Yankees all face infield shortages, with few secure positions and several aging stars nearing retirement.
A six round boxing bout bill by Greene of Clinton was reported for indefinite postponement by the house committee on police regulations. The vote to postpone was 8 to 6 with a minority report urging passage. The bill would empower mayors to appoint a three member commission to authorize six round scoring matches, while current law bans boxing bouts entirely including exhibitions or moving pictures.
Charles City high school defeated East High 30 to 14 at East High gym. Lam Burch and D Burch starred for Charles City as Miller led the local team. Charles City has won ten straight, eyeing possible state tournament selection. West High then beat the YMC A Midgets 24 to 19 with Shirey subbing in the second half.
Marshalltown Iowa February 22 Arrangements by Physical Director EB BE Dawkins Y M C A and Waterloo association for a gymnastic meet with five men from each side competing on high bar horse rings mats and parallel bars J G Hoffer Des Moines to judge The date may shift to about two weeks later due to local events A basketball game may follow between local association working boys and Grinnell Team travels to Grinnell next week.
A druggist offers a money back guarantee that Faz o ointment will cure any case of itching bleeding protruding or blind piles within six to fourteen days. The advertisement lists a sixty cent price and promises refund if not cured.
Waterloo loses manager Frank Boyle who will move to Muscatine to establish residence and finalize deals. Cy Boothby moved to Rockford for Jimmy Harrison, Clyde Curtis sent to Jackson with others as Boyle reshapes the roster. President Sternenton departs for Hot Springs for baths and to report in April. Ads note Waterloo Furnace Supply for repairs.
Kewanee wins the Central Association pennant with George Pennington shaping a dominant pitching staff led by Drohan Beard Caldwel and Waiters in a strong infield. Ottumwa Muscatine Burlington jockey for second through fourth as teams adjust to salary limits and star pitchers.
The Muscatine club hires Frank Boyle at 1800 dollars for four months plus gate receipts and 8 percent of player sales and drafts. Municipal bonds cover the salary, with high hopes after a slow season. Fears loom over Dr. Andrews and the Waterloo bench as Kewanee opens strong, and past stars like Joe Wood and Jim Drohan are invoked in the fans’ critique.
A community drive mobilizes two river rival committees led by Ralph Storm on the east side and Jack Casebeer on the west to raise 5,000 booster tickets at 1 each. Tickets good for all games this season, aimed at funding the local baseball association and securing a city franchise amid river rivalry. Waterloo now holds a franchise in the circuit.
Local baseball supporters urge raising at least 5000 dollars before the season to finance a Waterloo franchise. Merchants manufacturers and workers encouraged to buy tickets to fund a new park and purchase key players. The effort aims to place a strong minor league presence in the city and attract fans.
Engravers took two of three from the Boosters in the City league at Jackman alleys last evening, though both teams lacked high scores. Forham led the evening with a 201 and a 1661 1 3 average, while McFarlane of the Boosters earned top honors for the defeated side. Absent. Try Blim Co.'s soft coal. Courier want ads.
A reader notes that observing classified ads yields the best furnished room results with little cost. The writer urges placing ads in the Waterloo Evening Courier, which circulates more than twice as widely as competing papers in the area.
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