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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
5
Waterloo sports fans call for a strong independent baseball club to represent the city, arguing current city league play is unsatisfactory due to early start times and scattered talent. They anticipate forming a premier team next season, aiming for a schedule against top semipro clubs and easier player availability from local employers.
American and British golfers argue over ball size and course design as Hazards shrink or grow. The piece notes U S courses favor longer holes, fewer hazards, and a need to adapt rather than change the ball. It cites Roger Hornsby’s hitting milestone and MLB context alongside the broader golf discussion.
Des Moines July 8 James Hubbell of the Des Moines Country Club and R E Knepper of Sioux City reach the state golf championship final after victories. Hubbell beat Dickinson 4 up and 3 to play while Knepper edged Swick 1 up after a tight 36 holes with Swick mis hitting from the tee and a late Knepper surge.
New York tied for first in the American Association after a 7 to 4 win over Philadelphia. Cleveland crushed Detroit 19 to 3. Boston beat Washington in 10 innings, and St Louis defeated Chicago 7 to 5. Brooklyn won a fourth straight, beating Philadelphia 2 to 1. Cincinnati beat Chicago 6 to 3. St Louis topped Pittsburgh 3 to 0 in the National League. New York and Boston split a doubleheader with the Braves taking the first game 7 in 11 innings and the Giants winning the second 12 to 4.
The article argues Europeans excel in most sports but rarely produce top heavyweight boxers for the world stage. It cites British, Australian, and French fighters, noting past failures against American contenders and concluding European champions gain honor mainly at home, not abroad.
Pittsburgh 4 5 St Louis 6 3 in a brief score recap with battery names Hamilton Meador Smith Smoke and Dilhoefer. Advertisement up front touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a wholesome invigorating tonic boosting brain and nerve energy.
Two baseball games are scheduled at Cedar River park Sunday and Monday afternoons. The Moose and I. C. teams face off for a $200 purse plus honors. The ad text is fragmented with stray phrases and unclear wording.
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