Wild Pitch Gave Game Ten Muskies Error Sparking Loss
In a tense World of Sport brief a wild pitch in the tenth inning cost Burlington the game for Muskies. Taet Bauble header fo
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1914
Page
5
In a tense World of Sport brief a wild pitch in the tenth inning cost Burlington the game for Muskies. Taet Bauble header fo
In a crowded scorelog, Clinton and Muscatine split a doubleheader while Keokuk and Clinton surged in Central Association standings. Baseball notes include home runs, stolen bases, and multiple pitchers recording outs across Burlington Cedar Rapids Keokuk and Waterloo games. Regular season tallies from the Western and American leagues show varied action with several teams posting wins and losses.
Fragmented notes describe a local event between Muscatine and Waterloo with mentions of fairs, park activities, and a disruption. Names and specifics are unclear, but indicate a divided outcome or rivalry and a sequence of incidents affecting attendees and performances.
An unclear OCR item shows the Carpenters winning a game with fragmented names and phrases. The report mentions Hoffman and a catcher, plus scattered references to centers, stores, and streets, but key details are garbled.
The Crimsons claim the Challenge Cup at Henke regatta amid strong seas and tight finishes. Harvard led by a half length at the quarter and three quarters, with Waniridge and Sini prominent as the race concluded.
Climbing Cubs rallied from a late deficit to beat Pittsburgh 2 0 in ten innings with strong bullpen work. Chicago hitters sparked the comeback, overcoming early setbacks as Keppner and Martley held St. Louis to three hits in the fourth. The section notes earlier matchups: St Louis defeated the Cards 7 0, Benton and Clarke starred for Chicago in a 5 3 win over Pittsburgh.
Ottumwa hosts a role tournament with eight players entered. Three key players are among the probable contenders, while four others are listed as potential challengers.
Omniwasta July 6. The state tournament opens with strong play and big crowds at the Country club. Des Moines riders Hubbell and Lindsay lead practice while Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa vie for contenders. Waterloo defeats Ounmwa with key hits by White and Siglin, Blodgett fans, and a late rally to 7-4 victory in a game lasting 1:40.
Cedar Falls district fair grounds opened with automobile and motorcycle races drawing thousands. Track limitations kept speeds modest but crowds enjoyed the program and a bright fireworks display. Winners included Frank Farber, Wild Bill Endicott, and W W Nichols among others. George H. Uolcombe praised for managing the event.
Ed ditt Rickenbacher triumphed in the 200 mile race at Sioux City, averaging 68 mph and earning $10,000 of the $25,000 purse. Spencer Wishart finished well back after a hard push, with Ralph Mulford stepping in for Thomas Alley after a gasoline explosion. Final times show Rickenbacher at 5 49 02, Wishart 1 20, and the event drew about 29,080 spectators.
Shenandoah racing team members Shenandoah, Inzy G. Swede and Becket won the survive race in 1:46 4-5 at the Sowa western Lowa Firemen's tournament. About 9,000 spectators attended the racing events on the fairground as multiple feats were completed, including relay pace and straightaway horse races.
The report lists race results with Red Oak and Creston placing in various positions and notes a morning meeting of the Consolidation group. It records elections of Clarinda officials, a next meeting in Clarinda, and parade details including Cres ton and Shenandoah participation.
Waterloo golfers played the preliminary round in the city tournament on Saturday with mixed results. L A Moore defeated Paul Smith 4 up. Fred McLein beat Bert Waruick 2 up. K Miller beat Ben Schuneman 4 up. Burr Lichty over Walter French 7 up. A W Mullan defeated Alfred Longley. Paul Talbot beat Burr Brown 4. Clarence Crapper beat Chas Hostetler 5 up. Ben Naven beat Herbert Mucha 1 up. Jim Welch and Harry Shaw postponed. Clark Leeper over Arthur Flussman 3 up. A G Reid over F G Weston. Jas Peters beat A G Sawyer 2 up. Douglas Bragdon over Jas Chapman 6 up. Forhan over Dr McCor 1 up. several matches postponed including Louise Kindner vs Mrs Cousins and Kenneth Bragdon vs Paul Turner. The semi pros section notes Waterloo Knights of Columbus baseball won 7 to 1 at Red Cedar park. Johnson pitched strongly for Waterloo. A return game is planned at Cedar Rapids. Dunkerton beat Tunkerton 1 to something in Littleton celebration. Hahn of Dunkerton struck out 15 while Jesup’s Linwell had 12. Frank Champe and Harold Place of Waterloo played with Jesup. Parkersburg Boosters beat Bockford 4 to 3 at Marksville on July 4. Kember delivered a ninth inning single to win. Palmer, Freeman and Thomas were Parkersburg’s battery. Reaney and Ward opposed them.
Burlington Hawk-Eye notes Waterloo’s strong playing club and praises Manager Andrews for his season, while discussing salary-limit scrutiny of Waterloo and Waterton, and fan support as they chase a possible pennant. It also reports Clarence Jack being sold to Ottumwa, with details of the cash transaction and recent history of his career.
Burlington Pathfinder owner President Harden announced lineup changes as Jack exits the team. Left fielder Strong is sent to Salina, pitcher Foy to Salina, Kan. Infielder Marr arrives from South Bend to play third base. Lowther moves from third to outfield. A new pitcher Blunk from the Western association is joined.
Notice announces the union of F. A. Fenton & Co with Waterloo Chemical Works. All customers of Fenton will receive Mr. Fenton’s personal attention as before. Phone Waterloo Chemical Works 918 for contact.
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