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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1915

Page

4

Landis to rule on baseball trust case fate

Chicago January 26 Thaddeus Landis weighs box scores and advisement as federal and rival forces argue whether organized baseball is a trust and if the Federal League contract terms bind players for years. The court’s decision may be delayed days while judges consider the filings and implications for the sport.

Chicago Federals Baseball Trust Thdge Landis Landis Federal League National Commission Feds League

LEE WMMNGEE TO PLAY SECOND BASE

Former Waterloo star LEE WMMNGEE is slated to handle second base duties this season. Analysts expect him to bring steady defense and middle-infield versatility to the lineup as he makes his anticipated return.

Lee

Federal league aims at splurge in big markets

Chicago reports indications that the Federal league plans a bold push in and around New York City next season to attract Gotham fans beyond the Giants and Yankees. Lee Magee is named manager of the Brooklyn Feds with Fred Falkenberg added to the pitching staff as part of a reshaped infield. Magee travels to Cincinnati for a meeting on the lawsuit, while Hoffman and Holt are listed at second and short as the club builds for a stronger bid.

Chicago Federal League New York City Gotham Giants Yankees Lee Magee Fred Falkenberg Indianapolis Lee Mager Cardinal Brooklyn Feds Cincinnati Altho St. Lowe Magee Brooklyn Artie Hofman Tin Taps Holt Shart Westerail Failkenberg Magne Fed

West High Prepares for Cedar Rapids Game Fray

West High trains to boost teamwork under Coach OR L Ashley ahead of a Cedar Rapids matchup slated for Friday night with a possible Saturday shift. Clyde Davis may miss Friday as he enters a declamatory contest, prompting tactical changes in forward usage and lineups.

Heine Zim merman’s Wife Forgives Him

New York January 26 Heine Zimmerman third baseman for the Chicago Cubs and known for his fiery temper at games faced a marital split two weeks ago. Mrs Zimmerman filed to end their marriage and seek alimony and costs, but after a reconciliation at their Bronx home she said the matter is settled and she will withdraw the divorce action.

New York Heine Zimmerman Chicago Cubs Bronx

Hill's Bunnies Sign Slugger J F Mensor For 417 Season

Cedar Rapids Jan 26 Business Manager Belden Hill has signed outfielder J F Mensor who slugged 417 last season in the northwest and played with Pendleton Ore in the Western Tri-State league. Hill plans more deals while pitcher Bill Harper may join another team if terms aren’t met. Evansville Davenport and others are eager to buy Harper but salary disputes delay a deal.

Cedar Rapids Belden Wil J. F. Mensor Northwest Mensor Hill Pendleton Ore Harper Bill Harper Bunny Club Evansville Davenport Tearney Belden Hill Harneroe

Clinton to Name Manager for Pilots This Season

Clinton, Iowa. June 26. Clinton Baseball Association moves to sign players from last year’s team and mail contracts by month end. Dick Rohs plans a Clinton visit seeking manager position, with George Mantel and W R McNamara among candidates. Community fundraising reaches about 1500 of 2500 goal as hopes rise for a first class squad. President L Root to call directors meeting soon for definite action.

Clinton Clinton Baseball Association Hough George Mantel W. R. McNamara Joe Killian Altho Henry Wetzel Hobartt Dick Rohn Root Peoria Burlington Mason City Pilots George Manush South Clinton Clinton Club Central Baseball Association Atre Causa L. Root Club

Willie Beecher to Meet Welsh as White Off Track

Willie Beecher of the city is set to meet Welsh in place of White who will be unable to resume training for two or three weeks. White’s illness stems from an intestinal disorder with a severe cold, and last night pneumonia was feared due to his high temperature. There was hope that any politicalness had been averted.

Iowa City Arited Indiana Ollila State Purdue Dally Lowan University of Iowa Jowan Biz Nine Tsi Chicago Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota Iowa Northwestern Ohio State Willie Beecher White Wald

Harry Bay Signs With Mason City

Mason City Iowa January 26 Harry Bay of Peoria Jr a top Cleveland American league figure has signed an optional contract with Mason City likely to manage the Infants next season Bay regarded as the best managerial timber thus far offered to the new organization He once held the American league base running record and joins Mason City after a late week agreement

Mason City Harry Bay Peoria Infants Bay

La Porte City News and Notes Basketball Highlights

La Porte City reports a 28 to 14 victory over Dysart as Coach Cummins’ quintet dominates at Salmon’s opera house. The La Porte girls beat Dysart 52 to 18 led by Haven Elwell and Salmon. Also noted are local visits, bank officers elected at Farmers Savings Bank, church meetings, a serious elder’s health, and family updates. The itemized notes include Dorothy Johnson’s travel, Emmet Canelli’s return, and a report on infant Lola Kalb’s funeral in Nora Springs.

la Porte City Frank Hopper Muscatine Hopper Mua Vatine Cummins Dysart Salmon’s Opera House la Porte Struble Dangler Paige Foss Adams Angel Anderson Edsil Barnes Peet Redmond Smith Stainbrook Braden la Porte High School Haven Elwell Salmon Mayle C. F. Holland Jackson Mich Nora Springs

Richards Signs Swatter in Semi Pro Debut for Outfield

Marshalltown Iowa January 2 Manager Richards announced the signing of Outfielder Boyd from St Louis a fast card hitting semi professional star who may replace one of the old men in the outfield this year Boyd had a great season last year and his record shows him to be an exceptional fielder and hitter in semi professional ranks this will be Boyd first entry into organized baseball.

Marshalltown Richards Boyd St. Louis

Franke Signed by Muscatine Muskies for Coming Season

Muscatine Iowa reports manager Ned Regan has signed pitcher Franke for the Muskies for the upcoming season. Franke, formerly with Egan's wanderers, showed promise as a twirler and will report in the spring.

Muscatine

What She Wanted Campaign Promise Cough Relief Ad

A young mother explains she will not give her baby harmful drugs and buys Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to ease a cough. The ad touts quick loosening of the cough, mucus relief, and better sleep for the child, sold by all druggists. An additional note mentions aluminum horse shoes outperforming steel in tests, plus a local fair at Armory with dates and groups advertised.

Foley Foley & Co Chicago Foles All Drugglate Everywhere Satisettiaae

White-Welsh Bout Postponed

The 10 round fight between Charley White and Freddie Welsh in Madison Square Garden tonight is postponed due to White s illness. Management has arranged to reschedule or relocate the match as details are finalized.

New York Charley White Chicago Freddie Welsh Madison Square Garden

Janitor at UT. Off. Falls to Death in University Building

Iowa City Jan 26 James Shunka janitor of the medical building at the university fell from an upper story. His skull was fractured and spine snapped. He died within an hour. He was about 30, survived by wife, one son and a daughter.

Iowa City James Shunka University Shunka

Sunday School G Next Wel Night Basketball Schedule

Sunday School groups plan three games this week in the basketball league. Wednesday features two interchurch matchups at 7:10 and 8:00 plus a 7:40 start for a senior division game. Friday night includes intermeds First Baptist versus First Presbyterian at 8 and a senior clash at 8:50. Five cents offer for Foley products advertised.

M. F Walnut Street M. E First Baptist First Presbyterian

Don't Leave Waterloo Kidney Remedy Endorsement Ad

A Waterloo resident Mrs Charles Hrann testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved back pain from kidney trouble after other remedies failed. She bought from Wangler Bros Drug Store and reports complete relief after a few doses. The ad promotes 50 cent boxes with Mrs Bruny of Foster Mildeurn as another endorsement.

Waterloo Charles Hrann Ninth St Iowa Dean Wangler Bros. Co Dean's Kidney Pills.—the Same That Mrs. Bruny Foster Mildeurn Ga Deane Bofieto

Salts to Begin Arts Backed by Authority

An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a kidney aid, claiming meat overwork causes waste buildup and illnesses. It advises four ounces daily in water, touts grape acid and lithia, and says frequent use prevents infections, with H W Taggart selling the product locally.

H.W. Taggart Wedarte

Arlington man Ira Smith dies. funeral set in Pipestone

Word reached James Angel that Ira Smith of Arlington died Friday. Funeral planned for Sunday in Pipestone where Mrs. Angel has been at her father's bedside for two weeks.

Pipestone James Angel

Life Insurance Examiners Look For Kidney Disease Signals

An ad warns that life insurance applicants may be flagged for kidney issues, urging symptoms such as back pain frequent scanty or painful urination and general aches to prompt use of Foley Kidney Pills sold by druggists. It also notes a mineral called Harg asphalt has been found in Leyte Philippines and cites Australia’s population at 5,000,000.

Nmpreance All Druggiete Philippines Leyte

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