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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1911
Page
4
In this General Sporting News column, opinions swirl about Chicago voters and alderman candidates, with A L Tearney cited and a quip about moral voting. The piece also notes Artie Hofman’s quick return, possible star-player retirements, and Pittsburg judges requiring Wagner to sign his contract to avoid jury duty during spring training.
A one sided mill ended when the referee halted the contest after White overwhelmed Gary in the bout. White dominated early rounds with decisive blows as Gary struggled to respond resulting in the stoppage.
In Milwaukee, Jack White defeated Tommy Gary in a seven round boxing bout with Gary unable to continue after a ninth count. West High beat Fort Dodge High 23 to 22 in a Northern Iowa cup race game at the Waterloo Y. Reinbeck defeated West High 8 to 7 in a girls game, with Rockliffe and MacKachron leading West High and Lawrence starring for Reinbeck. Fort Dodge showed sportsmanlike conduct and close play, while Webster City prepared for a game against their local high school.
A planned trophy shoot between east and west city business groups failed to occur as players gathered for a practice match. One west side shooter collapsed at the call, while an overflow eastern turnout spent the afternoon honing skills.
George Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion wins a private roulette game in Cherenar, Wyoming, turning a $50 stake into $9,100 with Warry Hynds as dealer. It marks the biggest win in the state in years.
Kid McCoy, once a clever light heavyweight, is set for a comeback bout against Tony Ross, the rugged Italian heavyweight from Pittsburgh, at the American A. C. in Philadelphia on February 22. Rumors circulate about McCoy’s financial troubles after his poor showing against Jim Stewart in New York last fall.
New York reports Ernest Sieg fried, the German champion wrestler, is returning to the United States within weeks. He expects to win lucrative matches and bring home American money, noting he previously competed here two years ago and performed well against top heavyweights. He believes he has improved and will make the current circuit more challenging for American grapplers.
Des Moines February 26 marksmen of the state will gather in Des Moines April 18 19 and 20 for the annual shoot of the Town State association. The dates and place were set at a recent meeting of the board of directors. D Y French was elected secretary to care for the work of the association because of Secretary Linell's absence from the state.
A New York sportsman cables Joe Woodman proposing a $25,000 side bet for Langford versus Johnson in London. Joe Sugden joins the Tigers as pitching coach for a month before managing a Pennsylvania club. Bat Nelson plans a comeback within sixty days. Edward Spencer signs with St Paul IA with a strict booze clause, optimistic about St Paul’s pennant. Kenetchy and Byrne split on NL flag contenders, with Koney backing New York and Byrne favoring Pittsburgh. John McGraw dispels winter stories about bunting return, asserting baseball as king of sports next year. Minor-league crop shrinks, Heisman signs Washington Johns from the army, Coveleskie brother to Lancaster, and Marvin Peasley hailed as a second Coombs from Maine. Fans weary of Three-I disputes, Kinsella to face resentment if visiting northern towns.
Persuasive ad copy promises quick relief from indigestion sour stomach and related symptoms. It promotes Pape's Diapepsin 50 cent case as a preventive remedy to improve appetite breath and general well being, urging readers to visit their druggist.
In Miersdale Pa a prominent Elk Lick farmer was knocked down by birdshot meant for a pheasant. Hunters Charles Keim Victor Keim and Allen Compton chased ruffed grouse when a pheasant veered toward Clarence Kelm and struck him in the head. He cried for help, fearing he had been fatally shot, until his comrades realized the bird’s blast had hit him by accident.
A report quotes D and Williams of the sportsmen’s league urging Iowa to conserve forestry and game. It notes Okoboji and Spirit Lake cottages reducing trees, scaring wildlife, and harming fishing. The proposed league aims to rally sportsmen for favorable legislation in the current session.
An old advertising piece touts Constitutional Blood Poison as the disease’s worst form. It warns mineral remedies fail and prescribes S S S as a vegetable cure that cleanses blood and builds the body, offering a free home treatment book from Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Ga.
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