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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
4
Marshalltown opposes a proposed four-men rule in the Central Baseball association as talks intensify ahead of the January 13 Waterloo meeting. The gathering will decide rule changes and league expansion with Mason City and Galesburg pressing for permanent membership while Waterloo backs the fight against the rule.
The article surveys MLB and Federal League values, noting New York Giants as the era’s top asset with bids around $1.75 million and Ruppert’s Yankees at about $500,000. It mentions the Braves at $750,000 and estimates no franchise under $900,000, while Federal league interest dwindles as backers pull away amid uncertain prospects.
Davenport Iowa January 7 The president A R Tearney has not issued the official call for the annual schedule meeting of the Three I league and the Davenport Baseball club and the details remain unsettled awaiting formal announcements from league officers.
In Winton Louisiana on January 7 President M II Justice of the Central Baseball Association arrives to aid Clinton fans. Secretary Hume of Burlington accompanies him. A mass meeting is set for Thursday at 4 PM to decide whether Clinton will back the national pastime in Clinton or drop out after one season in Class D.
Mason City officials aim to secure a Central Association berth by sending a large delegation to the Waterloo meeting on January 13. The group plans to raise 3500 to purchase a franchise, citing strong local and regional support from fans and hotel men. Attendance projections suggest 40 000 total fans over 126 games, rivaling Marshalltown in 1914.
Wisconsin Beats Grinnell 41 to 19 as Badger basketball shows revival. Madison reports Grinnell College suffered a 41 to 19 defeat after a prior uneven performance against Milwaukee Normal.
In Texas, amid limited spring time, recruits Flannagan Kirmayer Gipe Scull Erickson Meinke Palermo Williams Royce and Press train under Giants guidance. Mike, seeking a veteran edge, eyes peak form as the group pushes to prove fitness and potential during the winter session.
In a commercial league game Waterloo Savings defeated Black's five 56 to 31. The bankers led 28-15 at half and repeated 28-? in the second half. Witt led scoring with ten points, Hollies eight, Bragdon five for Waterloo. Seidler had seven for Blacks. The Courier-Reporter and Black Hawk bank Eyes clash was postponed.
Mrs Magele McChane and daughters Hazel and Leone visit Chicago. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Stewart Houch Jap home. fine time reported. Protracted meetings held at the chapel early January. Joe Robb family back from Dysart visit. Dorothea Lange returns to Iowa State Teachers College after two weeks with parents. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Will Sawyer. Mr and Mrs Ed Blanchard will move to Charles City soon. Walter Fehl visits Cedar Rapids. Mrs Aug Weaser hosts Larkin club. about twenty five ladies attended.
The 26 year old son of Mr and Mrs William Munson of Nashua is missing for about a month after working near Missouri Valley Ta A body found on a railroad track there matched his description and his parents seek authority to exhum e the body for confirmation Indications point to a head injury before placement on the track Also in St Paul Mrs Joseph Bauman mother of Marel Bauman ill after an operation is critically ill with peritonitis in Presbyterian hospital Her husband and daughter Mrs Glenn Fisher of Kansas are with her and Mrs Fisher learned of the telegram upon reaching St Paul.
Keokuk January 7 The New York Giants under John McGraw plan a wide roster prune ahead of spring. With forty five under contract and a May deadline to trim to twenty one pitchers only eight can remain. Veterans Mathewson and Tesreau already secure, many seasoned hurlers face loss while McGraw prioritizes youth in a rebuild.
The widow of Mrs. George Beck died suddenly in Wichita. Beck had been operated on last year in Rochester, Minnesota for gall bladder removal and is now back there. She left about ten days ago and, after a medical exam, was placed in bed at St Mary's Hospital for treatment.
Miss Katherine O Connell of Waterloo spent Friday with her brother John O Connell. Mr and Mrs H O Davia of Waterloo spent New Year s day with Geo Arthur and family. Mr and Mrs Geo Clark and Frank Masher and family visited the Gee Arthur home. Miss Mammie and Barbara Weber with Margaret Nienze of Cascade visited their brother Tade Weber. Mr and Mrs Naggy and child of Waterloo spent New Year s day with her parents Mrs and Mrs Hogan.
Readlyn notes Hugo Gehring returns to Springfield duties and PF Biere’s Des Moines trip. Reports on two births Jan 6 and Jan 1, visits between families, and residents with typhoid. An advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets for health and regularity.
A curious pond fish seeks a water holding home after seeing human houses. The quest draws fairy folk, goblins, cave witch, and Jack Frost into a plan for a window as the only house component. The pond freezes and reveals the fish’s failed plan becomes a real dwelling.
A young mother on Tuesday vowed to avoid harmful drugs and chose Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to ease her baby's cough. Advertised as fast acting, it loosens mucus, reduces secretion, relieves pain, and helps the child rest. Sold by druggists nationwide.
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