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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1921
Page
3
Henry L. Farrueli reports from New York that Dempsey’s victory over Carpentier leaves several challengers in play. Willard Brennan Wills and Gibbons are discussed as potential next opponents, with Carpentier aiming to stay active despite a hand injury and plans for matches against Gibbons or Brennan.
A period comic dialogue by J P McEvoy presents Joseph and his Father debating independence and economics through playful misunderstandings. The strip mocks patriotic talk with dated references and asks readers to question what independence means in daily life and society.
The 12 round bout scheduled for July 8 between bantamweight champion Benny Leonard and Mel Coogan of New Jersey has been canceled due to Leonard's fitness. Coogan will be matched with a lighter opponent.
Waterloo men Ralph Storm Nick Webbpar and HR N Comin plan to dispose of Wall Lake holdings on the east shore of Wall Lake County. They have bought land outrigh and leased the remainder for long terms. The land will be divided into 28 plots each with lake frontage and space for cottages. The project aims to attract hunters statewide.
Waverly used three walks, an error, and two singles in the second inning to beat Allison 6 to 4 yesterday. A four-run rally in the fatal second frame gave Waverly the lead, and Allison's late seventh inning push yielded only two more runs. Batteries: Timin Mattern Knott Dayton for Waverly and Umytre for Allison.
Dave Davenport, ex St Louis Americans, pitched a no hit no run game for Ogden against Tremonton in the Northern Utah league. Not a Tremonton man reached first. The effort marks a standout performance in a regional matchup.
In Jersey City on July 4 Jack Dempsey the world heavyweight champion viewed a cinema showing Saturday’s title bout against Georges Carpentier. Accompanied by manager Jack Kearns and bodyguard Mike Trant he watched the first round action and the punches that kept him champion. He planned a rest trip to Salt Lake City after several days in the area.
In July 4 action at Fayette a four-man Oelwein team defeated all challengers. Stebbins and Relfsteck each won seven of eight games, while Moore and Glen claimed six of seven, with Fayette’s Carter and Earle also competing. The Oelwein pitchers plan to host the Parette men soon.
Red Faber pitched for Chicago as the White Sox defeated St. Louis 5 to 1 in the Fourth of July game. Scoring included two runs in the first and late innings, with Mulligan Falk and Ellerbe among those contributing. Davis suffered the loss for St. Louis.
Yesterday standings show Columbus 7 over Toledo 1 and Louisville 6 over Indianapolis 1. Cedar Rapids 12 over Moline 3. Bloomington 1 over Peoria 1. Evansville 4 over Terre Haute 3. Saturday American League scores include Chicago 11 over St. Louis 8 and New York 5 5. American Association results list Louisville 12 over Indianapolis 4 and Columbus 15 over Toledo 7. Three League and other lines record several league matchups with varied scores.
Michigan boxing commission sends rep to Chicago as Leonard ill amid cancellation of Benton Harbor bout with Sailor Freedman. A North Randall track opening signals summer Grand Circuit. Charley White seeks Tex Rickard fight for lightweight title. Hayes meets Squair in Chicago final. Rickard posts high profit from Carpentier Dempier clash. Pomme de Terre wins Republic Stakes at St Cloud.
New York July 4 AP reports heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and his defeated challenger Georges Carpentier will meet again not as fighters but in a swimming race. Both men see themselves as fair swimmers and have accepted an invitation to swim in a large pool. No purse is planned and it is unclear if the event will be open to the public.
About 460 spectators watched Vinton defeat Atkins 3 to 1 as Vinton scored in the fifth and seventh innings. Atkins made a brief bright start but errors and timely hits by Vinton sealed the win. Scoring details and lineups note Steele, Krutim, Sheeley, Bliss, and umpires Taylor and Dunn.
New Hampton baseball overwhelmed Manchester in Ta on July 4 with a 76 to 1 victory before over 1,000 spectators. The game featured lopsided scoring and apparent dominance by New Hampton, with odd batting lines and misplayed innings recorded.
Willie Meehan the California ditto boy may retire from boxing after losing to Tommy Gibbons in Cleveland. He cited training difficulties and extreme heat sapping his vigor as factors. Meehan plans an early coast return after the Dempsey Carpenter fight and operates a west coast butcher business.
Pastor Dr Frank W Court praised Georges Carpentier and criticized Jack Dempsey in a First M E church sermon on American character. He urged pride in democracy and noted American support for the French fighter despite the bout’s controversy, with Max Nash playing The Marseillaise.
The Waterloo Friars defeated the Dewar team 8 to 3 with Milo Jenkins pitching most of the game. Jones pitched for the visitors and O Connor was behind the plate. The Friars were set to play Jesup at Jesup this morning.
United Press reports Giants slugger Long George Kelly hit his eleventh homer of the season in the Fourth of July game against Brooklyn at Wickets Field. The blast came in the first inning off Dodger pitcher Mitchell with the bases empty.
Ruth quits thinking about home runs says catcher Wally Schang of the Yankees. Scout Frank Haller recalls Ruth telling him he overthinks the four basers and believes it hinders his power. Tierney of Tulsa, tied to the Pirates, predicts Ruth will surpass his 1920 mark if not distracted by worry.
Yesterday Larry Gardner tripled with three on in the eighth as Cleveland defeated Detroit 9 to 5. Bob Veach homered twice for the Tribe while Hornsby and Deal also connected for Cleveland. Hamilton and the Reds were ousted as Cincinnati fell 8 to 2 to Pittsburgh. Giants swept Braves with 2 to 1 and 10 to 5 victories. Harris topped Senators 12 to 4 as Athletics took four of five in the series. Robins beat Phillies 3 to 3 to extend their win streak.
Georges Carpentier rose at his camp on July 4 and hoisted both the American flag and the French tricolor from the staff. Charles Ledoux sounded reveille as manager Francois Descamps fired crackers. Guests visited, and Carpentier said his injured right hand was not painful while plans for a night fireworks display were set.
The Michigan boxing commission arrives to investigate Benny Leonard’s illness that canceled his Benton Harbor bout with Sailor Freedman. If Leonard’s illness is not deemed valid, he could be barred from Michigan for a period. Promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons targets a July rescheduled Freedman Leonard match.
July 4 Tripoli Neb residents witnessed a community baseball game where the Tripoli Indians defeated Nebr Indians 4 to 2 in a late innings rally. Six hundred fans watched as Tripoli edged ahead with two runs in the seventh inning and held on after Nebs scored two in the eighth. Batteries: Anderson Otis for Indians and Rode Kapagn Ferguson for Nebs. Umpire Buechale.
Perfect weather and nine speed kings qualified for the tenth annual 250 mile Fourth of July auto race at Tacoma speedway. The $25,006 purse plus special prizes and national championship points await winners. qualified drivers include Milton Sarles Thomas Hearne Pullen Soules Elliott Alley Miller. Referee Eddy Rickenbach and pacemaker Ray Harron lead the start.
Oelwein swept Cedar Rapids with a 16 to 3 rout and a 7 to 4 win in seven innings. Rain halted Saturday’s game after a decisive Cedar Rapids defeat. Earlier, Oelwein toppled New Hampton 7 to 4 at Sunnner Field, aided by strong batting and solid pitching.
Charles City shut out Waterloo Independents yesterday for a 4 to 1 win. Hoffer and Motoaifa were the visitors battery, Crawford and Weaks starred for Waterloo. The local nine showed clear superiority throughout the contest.
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