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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
5
Kin McCoy believes Georges Carpentier would defeat Jess Willard if they meet, citing Carpentier’s speed and skill as the decisive edge. He praises Carpentier as the fastest big man, highly resourceful, with two strong hands and fearless temperament, predicting a knockdown and victory.
East High defeated Hawkeye in a Muang sb League game at the YMCA last evening 25 to 28 with a final-minute rally. Simpson led Hawkeye with 11 points at halftime while the Waterloo YMCA team plans a visit to Grundy Center this evening to face a strong independent squad.
New York reports consider Harvard coach’s proposal to shorten first and third base by five feet and slim the home plate. A kite shaped diamond would form, shifting infield positions and affecting runner, bunt, and pitcher dynamics while noting long-standing 1845 to 1855 square diamond rules and plate size changes.
Omaha notes trace Ad Santel and Joe Stecher clashes tied to a longtime feud. The piece recalls Santel, formerly Adolph Ernst, wrestling in Waterloo and Fremont with Joe Stecher, and explains Santel’s rise to prominence under Dan McLeod, Hackenschmidt ally. The roundtable history ties to promoters and Omaha’s boycotts and local gear.
Lincoln Neb Jan 10 President Tlatmes of the Lincoln baseball team announced the sale of Elmer Johnson hard hitting catcher of last season to Bloomington of the Three Eyes league. This leaves Lincoln with three catchers Rohrer Eiffert and Tans.
Fragmentary lines describe measurements of a pitching area, noting a base width of 17 inches, sides at 8 3-2 inches, and two angled facets of 12 inches near the point facing the pitcher during delivery.
Davenport Jan 10 A tri city athletic club committee from Davenport Rock Island and Moline aims to back a boxing bill in Des Moines. J A Vanley drafts incorporation and acts as attorney while the club seeks approval for wrestling and boxing shows at Burtis theatre with notable business leaders pledging support.
Ames, Jan 10. Washington and Jefferson wire for a game in Washington, D C next fall. Ames dismisses the trip as impractical. Ames may still arrange a Big Nine foe at home in November though Nebraska looks unlikely. Grinnell possible for 1917. Reed of Ames notes little of interest at the national football faculty meeting.
Dan O Leary, former Davenport Three I league manager, is elected to lead Mason City next season. He will sign players starting now and report in Mason City by April 1, aiming for a first division team. O Leary is credited with sending many players to the big leagues and previously won the Three I pennant in 1914.
The report notes Gleason emerging as a surprising forward for Nebraska in indoor play. Whalen, new to the indoor game, could challenge top opponents if his defensive work improves.
White Side bowling team defeated Toledo Scales of Des Moines at White Side alleys last evening posting 23 833 pins to 2 626. Waterloo clinched the win with 1 001 in the final game while Wenetlie Manahl led with 234 in his second game. Johnson had the top average 198. Mc Farlane avoided three straight strikes to reach 1 000 in the last game.
Dubuque fans await the Nebraska game opening the Purple and Gold season next Thursday. Coach Dorais notes improved freshmen could shift the lineup despite some players not at peak. McCarthy leads the team in scoring as guards push points.
Frank Isbell will represent the Western league at the meeting of minor league presidents in Cedar Rapids today. League president Frank C. Zebring invited him after Pueblo conference and delegated Isbell to attend, where a rearrangement of the Western Three-I and Central leagues and the Central association will be considered.
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