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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1923
Page
5
The Dubuque Climbers defeated Waterloo 7 to 5 as Hawks baserunning faltered throughout the nine innings. Lindner held steady for the visitors while Dubuque hitters repeatedly moved runners, with Perdirtz, Delaney, Young and Meyers among key risers.
Reports from venues in England and the Pacific northwest outline a 192% American golf team’s 18 hole victory over Willie Hunter and Myerett Seaver from Los Angeles. Sedttie Washington Hall medalist in a WS hole quad round. Aurora bouts feature Chicago’s Herbie Schaffer and Bud Taylor. Promoter Jim Mullen announces. Brooklin protest over an umpire call on a homerun. Johnny Dundee pegged favorite to challenge Eugene Criqui for featherweight title. Burman Kachin girls wear hatchets as marriage sign.
New York July 11 Two of the most widely divergent types the prize ring has ever known wills swing into action with both fists flying tomorrow night at Boyles Thirty Acres where Jess Willard and Los Angeles Firpo will seek the right to become a challenger for Demspe title Both are terrific paunchers and possessors of stamina but there the similarity ends Firpo a dark browed silent son of the Argentine is a natural fighter rushing savage battler who has known no barrier to an attack that has swept him in a year to pugilistic heights yet
National League results show New York 9 over Pittsburgh and Cincinnati 11 to 8 against St Louis, with Boston 1 and Philadelphia 2 in American League action. Boxing coverage notes Willard versus Firpo, with age height and reach comparisons and promoter Tex Rickard signaling strong ticket demand for the upcoming fight at Madison Square Garden. Western League scores include Des Moines Tulsa and Wichita standings with Denver Sioux City rain affecting Denver games.
New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates win amid heated moments as Bert Weeden fines a mystery player. Mullen shines with homer and triple while Hawks players debate guilt and await punishment after the game. Cards, Reds, and Yankees push toward standings as league action continues across multiple cities.
Rex Adkins has been beaten in his last two Rockford starts while Shovel Hodge, ex Cubs pitcher, worked for the Eagles in a 6 to 2 loss to Kellogg. Hank Janda plans to quit baseball and enter business in Cicera after disappointment. Dede Pettiitz hit well as leaders backed him with a first inning triple. Oster snared two flies, Mann robbed Welly of a hit. The Hawks depart for Marshalltown for a three game series, then Ottumwa for three, returning home next week for Cedar Rapids Rock Island and Ottumwa games. Pitcher Carroll from Bradley Tech pitched to Waters top batters. Brown and Nordquist slated for the doubleheader with the Climbers. Carroll held in reserve. Rock Island signs Yan Camp to play shortstop. Curtis Norton suspended for indifferent play. June attendance ranked Waterloo first with 392, Ottumwa 396, Dubuque 511, Marshalltown 427, Cedar Rapids 346, Rock Island 238. Waterloo second in season total with 15, points.
Ernie Johnson former White Sox infielder now with the Yankees will stay in Chicago for a week due to a hand injury from a swift drive off Goslin in a game against Washington. The Giants and Pirates played two extra innings with the champions winning. Cleveland topped the Athletics to seize second in the American League as Joe Sewell drove in three runs and starred in the field. Dutch, Brooklyn’s lefty, held the Cubs to four hits as Chicago pitching wilted. Ken Williams hit his fourteenth homer for the Browns against Washington. Babe Ruth of the Yankees struck out twice against Mike Gyanbros then singled and drew a base on balls in his third at bat.
Indianapolis July 11 Experts at the national clay court tournament report William Tilden of Philadelphia showing off form in a defeat to Manuel Alonzo of Spain at Skokie last week. Tilden, beaten by Albrecht Kipp of Indianapolis yesterday, appeared stale in his set, as the round advances with Big Bill facing Fred Bastian in today’s men’s singles.
Waterloo boxer Joe Knipp battles Neil Corman in a six round main event at Electric Park tonight. Knipp, recently retired, aims for a quick comeback and to land solidly on his foe. Corman, arriving earlier in the week, trains daily at the Central Fire Station gym and looks to win the big fight. Also on the card Johnny Walker vs Young Arthur in four rounds and Young Pally vs Irish Halligan in the opener. Egyptian women noted as graceful though not beautiful in face.
Des Moines July 11 Zpiszko Polish heavyweight wrestler won a referee's decision over Jake Brissler after two hours of wrestling without a fall. Neither competitor secured a fall in the prolonged match.
Waterloo Kiwanis club plans to enter the state Kiwanis golf tournament at Grinnell Country Club on Monday July 23. A large delegation from across Iowa is anticipated with more than 100 registrants and teams from Ottumwa Waterloo Cedar Rapids Davenport Iowa City Des Moines and other cities.
Ottumwa hammered Anson 8 to 2 as Robertson was roughed up late. Doran and Ford led the hits with two base hits apiece, and Heath and Joy added key RBIs. Marshalltown managed a late rally, but solid defense and timely pitching kept them at bay. Umpires Pederson and Green worked the game in Marshalltown with a two hour tilt.
A reader asks about penalties for sand trap touches and backswing on the stroke, disqualification for teeing off before play, and lifting a ball near a ditch being dug. Innis Brown explains no penalty for driving off the first tee before start if not playing onto the course, and that a club must create a local rule to handle ground under repair near the ditch. lifting the ball is not allowed unless permitted, and readers can send questions for publication.
Los Angeles July 11 Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion and coal magnate arrived to spend weeks before heading east to train for the next bout. He wants a fast pace opponent, saying long layoffs must end and naming Willard Birpo or Firpo as possibilities. He notes WIllard must knock out Firpo quickly to have any chance.
Cleveland July 11 After a month on his Vermillion farm Johnny Kilbane former world featherweight champ announces plans to become a businessman with an estimated $250000. He says he will not box again though he admits regret over his knockout loss to Eugene Criqui and plans to keep boxing only in a limited way through sparring partner Al Ziemer who may pursue Criqui.
The tip notes Ted Ray’s guidance for short putts of a yard or more. He stresses firm wrist action and a more erect stance to avoid pushing the ball right. Crouching too much can misdirect the putt.
A reader asks about a disputed infield fly call and a batter out after a foul ball with a runner on first. The piece discusses rulings, argues about proper calls, and notes a sports editor seeking clarification. It mentions an advertisement for a hotel and event hall rental.
Open round three begins at Inwood as pros and amateurs chase the title. Gene Sarazen already held the lead after Monday’s play while Joe Kirkwood set a course record on Tuesday. Walter Hagen faces a tough test with partners Mike Don Smith and others amid ponds and sandpits on the narrow Inwood layout. Forty-two more pairs tee off at five minute intervals as breeze at Inwood challenges scoring. A list of contenders includes Kirkwood Dan Williams Dave Spitrak Francis Ouimet Stevens Jess Sweetser and more across New Jersey New York Toronto Minnesota and Massachusetts.
In the gool- team match at Cedar Rapids yesterday the Waterlo Sunnyside quartet Burr G Lichty Fred McClain K Cropper Arch W 3%cFar one capped sixth. Cedar Rapids won with 685. Other scores include Hyperion club Des Moines 676 Des Moines Golf and Country club 680 Sioux City Country club 685 Wakonta club Des Moines 690 Waterloo 710 Corydon Tal A second cup advertisement
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