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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1915
Page
5
Keokuk manager Frank Boyle plans a near new Keokuk squad for the 1915 season with trading and signing from Michigan State league. Rumors fly that Tom Hayden may quit Burlington affecting the Central Association as Hayden weighs his share of expenses and a possible exit.
The Rock Island Argus charges President Tearney with obfuscation over postponing the mid winter Three I League meeting in Davenport. It accuses him of hiding hard truths about league finances and member clubs failing to back Rock Island. Decatur, Dubuque, Quincy face debts and dwindling support as spring nears.
James Williams of Mason City reports at Waterloo that President Justice of the circuit approved Fort Dodge entering the circuit if the insurance fund is raised. Negotiations for renting a park lot to gauge the rental. Minton has ten days to raise 600 dollars guarantee or face dropping from the association. If Galesburg and Clinton cannot raise, the league will operate with six clubs, with Mason City favoring Fort Dodge’s inclusion and possibly eight clubs if Fort Dodge joins.
Dan Butler, chairman of Creighton’s new athletic board, said discussions are under way to bring the Iowa team to Omaha to play Creighton next fall. Iowa appears willing, and Creighton is equally receptive, promising three strong football encounters in Omaha with Notre Dame and South Dakota already set.
Des Moines Ind Feb telegraph indoor track meet pairs Drake university and University of Missouri midwinter. Fifty best performances determine scores with best single efforts counted. First meet last year Drake beat Nebraska. this year Drake aims to surpass Nebraska participation and spark gym work across campuses.
Organization of new clubs will inject fresh blood as managers prepare for the four veteran rule imposed by the Central association. Manager Andrews must trim last season’s squad, with Brennan Crohan Sheldon Hollenbeck White Ellis and Meissner under review, while Blenner and Wintz are uncertain. Despite cuts, Andrews retains Brennan and Drohan and adds Bruce Evans to bolster right field and catching duties as teams adapt to the 12 man roster guideline.
Frank Richards announced the 1915 Marshalltown baseball squad to gather in April for spring drills. The 21-man group includes new arrivals and a pitching-heavy lineup led by last season’s hurlers Slattery, Richardson, Harter, and Maul. Beard returns to play, with Stodola seeking another trial and Shultz debuting as a semi pro recruit.
West High defeated Cedar Falls 28-22 at the Y gym in a hard fought second-team game. Hinds delivered the decisive basket in the final minute as both teams played clean, with notable fouls and steady teamwork from Kilpatrick Miller Royce Davis and Hinds for West High and Thompson Brown Stelzer Watters Hauser for Cedar Falls. The preliminary Cedar Falls Midgets edged West High 21-19, in a close opener.
Auburn N Y Jan 16 Chairman John H Farrell of the National board of arbitration announced Lorenzen’s services were awarded to manager Egan. Releases by purchases show moves to Omaha Keokuk Peoria New York and Chicago with players Canton Raleigh Baum Cadillac Wallace Closeman Singleton Flanagan Hollows Bromwich among those transferred.
The article notes Blenner Tuttle Rojas and Hofer returning, with Baker and other recruits vying for spots. Wintz may win a third base slot if allowed, Sheldon likely starts at first base, and Hill’s health could shape outfield roles. Managers face replacing McAuley and Siglin as Keokuk Burlington Belden Hill Egan Mason City Clinton all plan changes amid the four veteran rule.
Clinton fans will decide if the city stays in the Central Baseball Association by a mass meeting next Tuesday at the city hall. The gathering aims to form an organization with a president and secretary to oversee club affairs and solicit funds for the coming season while owners defer direct control to fans.
Lieutenant Colonel C W Cotton has received notice that the Fifty third regiment Iowa National Guard School of Instruction for officers will meet at the Waterloo armory on January 21 and 22 under Col John E Bartley. About fifty regimental, field and company officers and staff officers are expected. Instructors will be Capt Edgar Biden-Suer and Captain George B Ball, reporting January 21 at 9 am. Attendance pays 3.50 daily. Armories for four companies have been planned. Waterloo armory is large and modern.
Playing Manager Jas. Hamilton notified Business Manager Hill that three new players joined the Bunny baseball squad. The additions are Ducky Eberts, former Charleston captain in Galesburg years ago, and two Chicago pitchers, 8. J. Calfer and Chet Tarkelson.
An ad promotes Blim Coal Co offering five dollar five cent security jump notes and endorses their coal as the best furnace fuel. The short notice emphasizes value and reliability for heating needs.
The last Commercial League game is at 8 PM in the Y gym, pitting Black Hawk bank squad against Courier and Reporter. If Black Hawk wins, they claim the title. a Courier win could force an extra match with Tilack Hawk bank and Waterloo Savings for second place. Players include Hostetler, Merrick, Kimm, Lanning for Black Hawk and Mulkern, Adair, Corson, Cotter, Willey for Courier.
Many people mistake kidney trouble for aging. Foley Kidney Pills invigorate kidneys banish back ache and cleanse blood of acids and poisons. Sold by all druggists nationwide.
Des Moines report says opponents plan to introduce two bills next week to repeal all or part of the capitol extension act passed by the last assembly. One proposal may cut the acreage purchased, requiring sale of land already bought. Governor Clarke noted $280,902 spent so far with total cost pegged at $1,140,000.
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