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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1923

Page

8

Pat Farrell Shuts Down Ansons In 5 1 Victory

In Marshalltown on July 13 Pat Farrell pitched well for the Hawks, defeating the Ansons 5 to 1 as Waterloo bats backed him with timely hits. Robertson and Farrell led the offense with a trio of hits, while Holsclaw worked for Marshalltown, but Waterloo seized control early and held on through the final innings. Hoodoo Chasers visitors from multiple cities attended the reunion and watched the game with interest as Waterloo eyes Ottumwa next series.

Marshalltown Benjamin Connor Patrick Farrell St. Victor’s MWV Harry Holsclaw Mike Sexton Power of Waterloo Gonpor Rita Robertson Angon Owens McEwan Pezdirtz O'Shea Groff Waterloo Connor McGoldrick Pilcher Farrell Roberts Hawks Poorman Lembite Lenahan Weeden Frank Boyle Red” Hamilton Ansons Des Moines Omana Kansas City Dineapolis Cedar Rapids Indianapolis Ansona Ottumwa Cardinals Dubuque Ilawks Mattick McGinnity Abrehpore Falls Leal Anderson Bolsclaw Waterios Ss Lembke Mecorasick Perdirtz Lembke Ly Holsclaw Balts Bealt Holsclaw

Ottumwa Beats Rock Island 4-2 In Pitchers Duel

Ottumwa, July 13. Rock Island ace Zubay allowed four hits but took the loss as Ottumwa won 4-2 amid fielding errors by Rock Island. Teddy Keil pitched well for Ottumwa, giving up six safeties. Batteries: Zubay Dempser for Rock Island and Keil Dill for Ottumwa.

Ottumwa Rock Island Altho Zubay Teddy Keil Dempser Keiji Dill

Firpo Knocks Willard Out in Eighth Round to Challenge Dempsey

Argentina’s Luis Firpo stops Jess Willard in the eighth round before a record crowd in New York, signaling a challenge to champion Jack Dempsey. Willard’s comeback thwarted by Firpo’s wild power, with Firpo securing a new contract and eyeing the title bout.

Baseball Standings and Notable Fight Report

Yesterday's MLB scores show New York 10 Chicago 6, Cleveland 14 Philadelphia 0, St Louis 9 Boston 6, Pittsburgh 6-2 New York 3-4 Chicago 2, and other American Association results. Also detailed is a boxing match recap where Willard battles Firpo across multiple rounds with sustained exchanges and a late count, ending with Willard unable to rise.

New York Chicago St. Louis Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Detroit National Dearne Pittsburgh Brook Cincinnati Trenver Sioux City Oxtrahoma City Wichita Tulsa SL Joseph

Floyd Johnson Knocks Out McAuliffe Before Main Bout

New York July 13 Floyd Johnson the Des Moines heavyweight defeated Sack McAuliffe in one minute four seconds in a pre bout ring episode that disrupted promoter Tex Rickard plans for the Willard Pirpo card. McAuliffe was carried from the ring after a rapid KO as Johnson began the attack at the opening bell.

New York Floyd Johnson Des Moines Tex Rickard Soyle Johnson Sack McAuliffe Willard-Firpo McAuliffe Firpo Yankee Stadium Johnson-McAuliffe Detroit Maver Joe Teannette Johnson Carner Jeanstta

Cedar Rapids Triumphs 1 0 Over Dubuque In Walkoff

Cedar Rapids edged Dubuque 1 to 0 in the first game of the series as Dixon walked in the eighth with bases full after two were down. Levsen, former Ames star, held Oster to one hit through eight frames in a strong pitching duel. The box score lists Dixon driving in the run and Oster pitching well for Dubuque with Armstrong and Hyde Bin gled contributing. Umpire DeWeese. Time 1:25.

Cedar Rapids Dixon Dubuque Levsen Ames Oster Armstrong Hyde Elesler Jackson Cedar Rapida Speas Dod Swanson Potts Biaster Rye Cooper Dubudqu Mann Airmstrong A Delaney Young Lavsen Balis DeWeese

Tennis Semifinals In National Tournament

Indianapolis July 24 Manuel Alonzo met Wallace Johnson Philadelphia and William Tilden faced Robert Kinsey San Francisco as the national clay court tennis tournament reached the semifinals Alonzo and Tilden were favored to win again and meet in the finals Tilden longs to avenge his Illinois meet loss to the Spaniard as the Philadelphia star showed early but then regained his form The day featured Alonzo against Kinsey with the Spaniard attacking the court at high speed.

Indianapolis Ind Manuel Alonzo Wallace Johnson Philadelphia Willian T. Tilden Robert Kinsey San Francisco Alonzo Tilden Chicago Philadelphia Star Toosa Howard Kinsey

Hawks Nest Umpire Severeid Hurt in Cedar Rapids Trip

Severeid sustained injuries after four tips and received an eight day short vacation. Johnson and DeWeese split up duties. DeWeese covers Severeid's assignments for now. Ben Connor shows steady hitting, 13-for-31 with three robbed drives. strong fielding for Waterloo. Ben Jones, formerly with Evansville, returned to Thomason and may pitch against Ottumwa. Letty Irvin to be released. Arthur Jones returns to Nora Springs to pitch semipro again. Attendance this season in Molines exceeds 1921 peak. 17,000 in 33 games up to last Monday. Molines unlikely to join MV League. Philadelphia Americans signing middle western players. Carlton Lord played third base. Phillies target Rex Adkins Molly Meis McGuire Pratt.

Severeid Cedar Rapids Johnson de Weese DeWeese Altho Molins Prows Moline Philadelphia Americans Carlton Lord Rockford, Jil Phillies Ars Rex Adkins Molly Meis McGuire Pratt Rockford

Brookins to compete in national A A U meet at Stagg Field

Charles R. Brookins world record holder in the 220 yard low hurdles will run in the national A A U junior and senior track and field championships at Stagg Field Chicago August 31 to September 2. He hopes to earn a berth on the American Olympic team as officials seek Olympic material. Brookins has not been defeated this year in the hurdles and his form has earned favorable comment.

Iowa City Charles R. Brookins Stagg Field Chicago University of Iowa Althe Brookins Mateoric Tiss

Walter Lutzke Earns Hall of Fame Note for Three RBI

Cleveland July 13 Walter Lutzke third baseman of the Indians is hailed as he gains hall of fame recognition for driving in three runs with a single in yesterday's game against Philadelphia. The Indians won, lifting Lutzke into the spotlight of the era.

Cleveland, C Walter ‘Rube’ Wuitzke Cleveland Indians Baseball Hall of Fame Philadelphia

Westfield Nine Beats Tiger Troupe 11-0 at Park

Westfield athletic club defeated Waterloo Tiger Nine by 11 to 0 at League Park last night in a pitchers duel. Landau allowed only a single, while Westfield collected three runs off the losing pitcher. An ice cream sociable will be held at Galloway club tonight to raise funds for the club. Westfield plays Reinbeck there Sunday.

Westfield Athletic Club Waterloo Tiger League Park Landau Westfield Galloway Club Westfeld Reinbeck

Parcant Match Set With Chicago Opponent July 19

Mason City Iowa July 18 Ralph Parcant of Spencer has been matched to meet a Chicago man on July 19 in a scheduled bout. The event page lists Parcant as the challenger with details to be announced.

Ralph Parcant Chicago Mason City Ralph Parcant Spencer

Golfer’s Patience Highlighted In July Armory Match

A fragmentary Chicago item discusses a July 19 golf match at the armory where Lou Tulaber and Charles Hayden are involved. It notes delays due to injury and the need for deliberate practice to overcome difficulties, with references to Parcaut and ongoing effort to schedule or complete the match.

Lou Tulaber Chicago Jerry Travers Roger Parcaut

Cubs Take Place In First Quartet In NL Standings

New York report notes Chicago Cubs blanked the Robins for the second straight time to move into the NL first division while Cincinnati held second by defeating Philadelphia 2 to 0. Giants split a doubleheader with Pittsburgh 5 3 and 2 4. St Louis won its fourth straight over the Braves as Yankees beat Chicago 10 6 highlighted by Babe Ruths twentieth homer. Cleveland shut out Philadelphia 11 0. Boston defeated Detroit 11 5. St Louis beat Washington 5 2.

Associated Press New York Chicago Cubs Robins Cincinnati Philadelphia Giants Pittsburgh St. Louis Braves Yanks Babe Ruth Yankees Chicago Cleveland Red Sox Detroit Senators

Open golf championship field ready at Inwood Country Club

National Open golf tourney action began today at Inwood Country Club Far Rockaway N Y with a strong mix of professionals and amateurs. Defending champion Gene Sarazen faces stiff opposition from Walter Hagen Joe Kirkwood MacDonald Smith and a large crowd of contenders. Amateur leaders include Chick Fans Francis Ouimet Jesse Sweetser and Bobby Jones. Notables in the professional lineup feature Jock Hutchison Jim Barnes Johnny Farrell Leo Diegel Bull Mehlhorn Bob MacDonald and Emmett French with Pacific players Abel Espinosa Harold Simpson and Hurt Martin. Hagen and Jones drew a large gallery while Sarazen paired with Chick Evans.

Inwood Country Club Far Rockaway N. Y United States Gene Sarazen Skokie Walter Hagen Joe Kirkwood MacDonald Smith Chick Fans Chicago Francis Ouimet Boston Jesse Sweetser Bobby Jones Atlanta Sarazen Kirkwood Jock Hutchison Jim Barnes Johnny Farrell Leo Diegel Bull Mehlhorn Bob MacDonald Ack Burke Emmett French Cyril Walker Bobby Cruickshank Bi Cravey John Black the Pacific Smith Abel Espinese Harold Simpson San Francisco Hurt Martin Los Angeles Walter Hagen Gene Sarazén Chick Evans

State chess players to meet for purse of $1090

Des Moines Iowa July 13 Rudolf Ganz late chess champion has been challenged by Marvin Palmer Tama for a match for purse of $160. The match will be played next week, for Ganz has accepted the challenge in chess either here or in Tama.

Des Moings Rudolph Ganz Marvin Palmer Genz

SAFE OR OUT Answers on baserunning and fielding decisions

A sports Q and A explains that a batter is safe when not running straight to first and may return to base after a play. It covers runners stealing third, returning after touching base, and a runner colliding with a fielder, clarifying that runners must avoid fielders and do not gain automatic bases. Written by Charles RP. White for the sporting editor, with stamped self addressed envelopes for replies.

Arunner Charles RP. White

Chicago fighter substituted in bout at Aurora Illinois

Chicago Bantamweight Harry Gordon replaced Herbie Schafer against Bud Taylor in Aurora Illinois as Billy Britton of Bartlesville Oklahoma defeated Hugh Walker of Kansas City in 19 rounds in the same program.

Chicago Harry Gordon New York Herbie Schafer Bud Taylor Terra Haute Aurora Ill Bartlesville Okla Billy Britton Columbus Kan Hugh Walker Kansas City

Past Night Team to Chicago travel ad headline style

Travel notice for Great Western No 6 departing Union Station 11 45 p m arriving Chicago 7 30 p m with 3 stops and sleeping car service. Advertises convenient connections to St Paul Minneapolis and Kansas City and promotes smooth tracks and comfortable sleeping. Also mentions the Museum of the American Indian in New York and its founder George Gustav Hieye and Nevaj o shirt origin.

Pet Dubuque Otlum Wa Cedar Rapids Hock Waterloo Marshalltown York A Philadelpida Detroit Washington Segice Pear New York Louisville pColumbus Milwaukes Alava Indiananolls Minneapolis Falodo Lehita Tulsa Oklahoma City Chicago Great Western No Union Station Sycamore St Museum of the George Gustav Hi Heye

The Laws of Golf Q and A column from Innis Brown

Questions and answers about golf rules from Innis Brown. Readers are invited to mail questions to the newspaper for immediate replies. Topics include playing an opponent’s ball, removing loose sand, and splitting matches over two afternoons.

Golf Innis Brown Sel Matzger Pisgine Tnants Brown

Waterloo chosen for 1924 state golf tourney

Waterloo Sunnyside Country Club in Cedar Rapids was awarded the 1924 Iowa State Golf Association tourney. Waterloo attracted a large field, and the club was praised for facilities and accessibility. A. B. Durin of Cedar Rapids was elected president. Waterloo golfers won matches in the morning rounds with Longley and Tibbits advancing to semifinals. Bartlett of Ottumwa dominated in the morning round and advanced toward the semifinals, while Terry Cedar Rapids defeated Allen to reach the other semifinal. Ted Payseur tied the amateur 72 record at the Cedary Raunds course in consolation play.

Waterloo Sunnyside Iowa State Galf Association Cedar Rapids Iowa A. B. Durin Cedar Rapida Association L .Waterloo Alfred Longley Kayser Webster City Glenn A Tibbitts H. L Bechtel Bertram Arch Wn McFarlane Sioux City Ari Bartlett Ottumwa Jim McGreror Oskaloosa Bartlett Q BR Terry Ira Allen Des Moines Keith Williamson Newton George Wilson Jim Hubbel Contrueror Art Smith Rock Island Ted Payseur Raunds

Also Mentioned on This Page

Couter Pat Farrell Farrell and Victory Whaat Brosklxn Fournier Brookly Parnhart Pitish Traynor Heilmann Ruth Jamieson Clovaway Burns Haney Gonaco GeorGe McManus Maggie Zobath Dugan L. Firpo Willard Pampas Sheil Luis Firpo Argentina Jess Willard Kansas Jack Dempsey Jess Fess Willard Dempsey Rickard Lanfel Jesa Wittard Jiirpo Kansan Fitpo Wong Firpole Ward Tle Firpe Hésad Boty Wilfire Big Jess Tie Suis Otal Meusel M’auliffe Ben Connor Ben Jones Evansville Thomason Letty Irvin Envil Levien Wyoming Cedar Repids Leysen Maquoketa Arthur Jones Conrad Nora Springs Walter Lutzke Westfield Nine Tiger Troupe Safe OR Charles D. White Aenue Sunnyside Club Victor Records Stroebel’s Pat Paris Alstein & Company Gibbons
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