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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1923
Page
6
Waterloo Hawks split a Cedar Rapids twin bill, rallying in a late ninth to beat the Bunnies 11 to 9 after a 7 to 2 morning loss. McEwan starred at second in both games, with key hits from Perdirtz and Groft and stout fielding to anchor the comeback. Waterloo next plays at Bunnyville and later hosts Marshalltown and Dubuque in three-game sets.
The New Orleans zone Men's gymnastic club chairman Richard Burke wired timekeeper details to push for a return match between two fighters for New Orleans, with potential costs reaching half a million dollars. The report also notes world automobile records in San Luis and a Pacific coast tennis doubles title in Los Angeles, plus boxing and other bouts across cities.
The American Legion convention in Mason City on August 16 and 17 features a major track program with stars Joie Ray and others, a world record attempt in the mile, a famous town relay team, exhibitions, tug of war, boxing with 34 rounds, and plans to attract 4,000 to 5,000 attendees.
American League Cleveland 10 Detroit 3 Chicago 9 St Louis 7 Philadelphia 3 Boston 1 New York 12 Washington 6 National League Pittsburgh 7 St Louis 6 Cincinnati 4 Chicago 3 New York 7 Philadelphia 3 Brooklyn 4 Boston 1 American Association Milwaukee 5 Kansas City 3 St Paul 7 Minneapolis 6 Columbus 13 Toledo 2 Louisville 6 Indianapolis 5 Western League Des Moines 6 Denver 2 Wichita 7 12 Joseph 6 Omaha 19 Sioux City 4 Putsa 12 Oklahoma City 11
Eddie Herne won the 256 mile race at Kansas City Speedway securing the $9,000 winner’s purse with an average speed of 165.76 mph. Five of twelve cars started finished the event amid engine troubles and one racer Murphy quitting after 144 laps.
Runners on first second and third. Pitcher signals from catchers and balks risk. Enns calls runner out. Is he correct? Umpire judgment governs balk. First baseman chained with error if drops ball to retire a base runner out of base with one or two out? No, uncertain. Three runners on base two strikes batter. Balk advances runners. side at bat should advance batter, protest rights. You were right. if a team leaves the field then it forfeits rights. Do not argue over baseball decisions. Write Charles White care of sporting editor enclosing stamped self addressed envelope for reply. He will select expoes.
Ottumwa beat Marshalltown 5 to 1 in the morning game. In the afternoon the Ansons won largely due to Didier’s wildness on the mound, bowling three batters and issuing four walks. Two errors aided the Boylemen to even the series.
Hundreds line the street before the Courier building to hear fight bulletins on Tommy Gibbons vs Jack Dempsey. Spectators cheer the challenger as rounds end, while bets favor the champion. Megaphone broadcasts and distant cars carry blow by blow news during the 15 round bout.
New York sports on Independence Day saw the Yankees and Giants each take two from their foes. Everett Scott belted two homers for the Yankees in a doubleheader win over Washington, while the Giants swept Philadelphia in morning and afternoon games. Pirates, Robins, and White Sox also posted two victories, as Grimes and Vance led Brooklyn to wins over Boston. O'Shea faces pay dispute amid Cedar Rapids plans. Hawks seek third win as Weeden adjusts lineup.
The Hawks' Nest reports Lefty Poorman fully recovered from a garden week rego and back in Marshalltown lineup, displacing Peacock who is described as a fair hitter but slow in fielding and poor on the bases. Rex Adkins of Waterloo, five day pitching ace, won his eighth straight for Rockford in the Three I, beating Moline 5 to 2. Lefty Irvin signed after release by Marshalltown and later carried by Boyle has joined Rock Island but was knocked out by Dubuque yesterday. the youngster shows stuff but limited experience and control. O Shea’s salary increase decision prompts Water loo to adjust batting order. Connor moves to third, Morgan to eighth until McEwan can return.
Rock Island, N J July 5 Rock Island beat Dubuque early behind starter McGinnity but Dubuque won the sunset game 8 to 3 on superior hitting. First game box scores show Rock Island with scattered outs and Dubuque taking advantage late. The second game featured Delaney and Young in the outfield and Hyde and Oster among the hitters as Dubuque pulled away.
Tony Gentle of Cedar Falls featherweight and Sonny Lloyd of Chicago fought six brisk rounds to a draw at Electric Park yesterday before about 5 000 spectators. Lloyd was the quicker fighter but used elbows and rough tactics in spots, while Gentle answered with steady, smart boxing and a late surge nearly produced a reversal. Arthur defeated Curly Collins, and Kid Polly beat Kid Mack in the undercard. A Frost is the name of theatrical Cotai Lea ree.
Jack Dempsey lauded Tommy Gibbons as a great boxer after their 15 round decision in Shelby Montana. Dempsey, with slight injuries, prepared for a Salt Lake City vacation with his mother while noting the Chicago detectives who escorted him ringside and during glove adjustments. He also referenced manager Jess Mink Doc Kearns.
An inquiry column explains penalties for moving loose objects near a ball and for balls moved by the player. It covers incident with branches, a ball on a grassy slope edge rolling into a ditch, and penalties for a marker mishap hitting a ball. Readers are invited to send questions to Yanis Brown with SASE for prompt answers.
Lew Tendler of Philadelphia refused to enter the ring for his bout with Sidor Freedman in Michigan City after promoters failed to supply the $15,000 guaranteed. Promoter Fitzsimmons and Tendler’s manager clashed over payments while rain made the arena slippery. Tendler left for Chicago and planned training for a July 23 match with Benny Leonard in New York.
Eight Sunnyside Club players reach the semifinals in the president's and vice president's handicap tournaments at Sunnyside country club. Arch McFarland defeats C. Cropper 3 up in the president's event. Burr Lichty beats Fred McClain 3 and 1. H. Chandler defeats H. Cropper by five. In the vice president's, Lommel beats Dunkelberg 3 and 1. Fish defeats Daum 1 up. Sieg defeats Appelquist two up. Curry defeats Rath four and 3. Semifinal pairings: Arch McFarland vs Ben Schuneman. Lichty vs H. B. Chandler. Fish vs Curry. Lommel vs Sieg. Semifinals must finish by July 15.
The Illinois Central shop crew defeated Alta Vista 10 to 1 at League Park. Weber was relieved in the sixth, Tietzen tossed three scoreless innings, and E Tyler hit a homer for Alta Vista while Plaster Cratsley and Harter contributed multiple hits for Waterloo. Dan Lindner played in left field for Waterloo.
Jim Barnes outlines common causes of a skyed putt swing. The left shoulder rises while the right drops, shifting weight to the right foot and causing the ball to pop up. Watch shoulder action to fix skying tendencies and improve contact.
Herb Mucha tops Byrnes Open golf at Byrnes Park with nine points to win open tournament. Eldred Haselman finishes second with six points. Bragdon Cowan Gilbert tied for third with five. contests show Mucha placing in driving and putting, while Bragdon and Lamson claim medal play and other events.
C K Cropper won the Sunnyside country club tournament yesterday with a two under par score of 69 or 79 note. H B Chandler, C Bell and C J Knapp tied for second at three over par. Cropper posted a final card of 79 at Sunnyside where par is 71.
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