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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
7
Umpiring woes mar a Wednesday double header as the Hawks drop two games to the Climbers in Dubuque. Waterloo and nearby towns buzz about a bizarre triple play and a protest, while Brown and McGinnity pace the Hawks offense with timely hits and fielding plays.
Cedar Rapids beat Rock Island 3 to 2 in 12 innings after trailing 2 1. Johnson opened the final frame with a triple and scored on a passed ball to seal the Cedar Rapids victory at home in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Sudbrook handled Rock Island hitters and Nordquist was kept quiet until late.
Cedar Rapids July 12. J R McGregor Os ka loosa faces Arthur Bartlett Ottumwa in third round of state championship golf tourney. Bartlett beat Harrison yesterday. McGregor has shown brilliant play. Other matches listed with scores from yesterday and the next round pairings. Innis Brown column invites readers to send golf questions for answers.
Waterloo's two college swimmers from Cedar Falls joined the Teachers college swimming club demonstration program. The Waterloo duo, former east high state champs, are part of a broader Waterloo group including Judit Chase Lyla Arquette Lelia Wolverton and Mary Spencer.
Ottumwa defeated Marshalltown 11 to 9 in a high scoring game. Key moments came when Ottumwa broke open the eighth inning with four runs as McKinney weakened, and Rooney, Joy, Didier and Anderson added hits. Umpires Pederson and Green. Time two hours. Other scores noted include Chetopa and Philadelphia, St Louis and Boston, and Des Moines over Omaha.
Waterloo fighter Jos Knipp knocked out Neil Corman in the fourth round of a six round bout at Electric Park edging ahead after a fast back and forth match. Both had knockdowns with Knipp landing a solar plexus punch ending the match. Albert Knipp stopped Johnny Walker earlier in the semi windup.
Frank I. Simmons of Oelwein is defendant in a district court suit for damages to be determined for alienating the affections of Mrs. Leona Potts. Emery Potts, her husband, files the action alleging Simmons wrote letters befriended Mrs Potts and joined trips with her. One Potts child is said to have witnessed a kiss. Mrs Potts had filed for divorce months earlier but the case was not tried. Potts says he informed Simmons to stop his attentions.
New York reports a busy day as Cincinnati Reds win twice over Philadelphia to stay close to the leaders while the Giants extend their NL lead with a 6 1 victory over Pittsburgh. Grover Alexander dazzles for the Cubs in a 2 0 win over Brooklyn and St Louis downs Boston 10 4. In the American League the Yankees hold a commanding 12 game edge. Detroit and St Louis each hit three homers in a split with Boston and Cleveland strengthens its place in second. The race tightens for third with Detroit, Philadelphia, Chicago and St Louis all in proximity. Western clubs again top the East as six homers are hit, all in the AL between Detroit and St Louis.
Inwood Country Club Far Rockaway July 12 Bobby Jones Atlanta star and Fim Barnes Pelham NC lead a balanced field in the final qualifying round of the national open golf championship. Joe Kirkwood, the former Australian, posted 144 for two rounds at par 72 on the tough Inwood course, with wagers on 70 not being beaten. Jones paired with Bobby Cruikshank, joined by amateurs Guilford Held Reekle and Walsh in the big story.
Indianapolis July 12 Eight tennis stars advanced to the quarter finals of the national clay court tourney in men's singles Manuel Alonzo Spanish champion defeated Louis Kuhler Cincinnati 6-2 6-4 in yesterday's match William Tilden rallied to beat Fritz Bastain Indianapolis and appears at his best Wallace Johnson Merion Pa versus Walter Westbrook Detroit looms as a tight contest John Hennessey the only Indianapolis entrant meets R Kinsey San Francisco today
The Hawks of Waterloo seek a renowned pitcher who recently left Hanover to join senior ranks and can be purchased for $100, aiming to bolster Waterloo’s lineup. Contends Waterloo has a capable club and, with reliable arms to back Brown and Storm Ketcha, could climb out of last place. The piece highlights fielding feats by Mann, Joe McGinnity’s pride in his pitching, and a notable leaping catch by Mann, while recounting Waterloo’s travel to Marshalltown and game details.
Pitcher Sheeley from Winthrop has emerged as a promising baseball talent for Ryan, tossing a 4 to 0 victory over Mr. Hendee's Strawberry Point lineup. The article highlights his cool head under pressure and predicts a bright future with league scouts likely to take notice.
Waterloo contestants in Cedar Rapids and surrounding flights push for match wins as Arch W. McFarlane defeats H. E. Spengler in Sioux City flight and Alfred Longley advances by beating H. W. Raymond. Other results include Bartlett over Harrison 12 and 11, McGregor over Scott 2 and 1, and Wilson defeating Hayes 4 and 2 in regional rounds.
Reader questions on baserunning and umpire decisions in baseball. Scenarios cover stealing, tag plays, home runs with baserunners, and strikeouts with runners advancing. White notes rules are precise and urge readers to request authoritative answers and a stamped return envelope.
Waterloo Twineff Central shops nine and Wise Motor company team will tangle at Teague park Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Officials for both clubs arranged the game between two Waterloo semipro teams as the Hawks seek Ottumwa. Illinois Central has won two and lost two this season while Wise has only two defeats. A speedy game is expected with Beard likely pitching for the I C team and Greer or Gallagher for Wise. Admission is 40 cents for adults and 23 cents for children.
Philadelphia July 12. Doctor reports improvement in umpire Ernest Quigley's condition after a foul ball concussion. He was unconscious and feared to have skull fracture, but hospital exams show a severe contusion with no fracture. Doctors expect him back in the game within two weeks. Other notes describe Mrs Schmidt’s back and ankle injuries from a berry-picking accident in Waverly and a statistic on drug addicts in America ranging ages 12 to 75.
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