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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1920
Page
5
Chicago wins 3-2 as Elliott throws to center in a tight contest. Washington and Brooklyn were involved in the action with late rallies and key plays from Collins and Merkle, while Mamaux and Cadore pitched for the sides in a game featuring multiple hits and defensive moves.
In Fort William Ontario on July 14 a Northern Ontario Outfitters and Guides association forms to protect game, regulate guides, and raise enforcement across 12 district head guides. F Armstrong of Cochrane presides as one of the region’s veteran guides. The body aims for uniform guide rates and improved services for fishermen and tourists while coordinating with national and rail interests.
In a sport note the golf grip debate continues with interlocking V and overlapping styles cited by experts. Noting many pros adapt to personal comfort, the piece highlights Francis Ouimer Walter Hagen Jerome Travers and others as advocates of varied grips while stressing proper swing over a single grip. The column also mentions political candidacy filings tied to ex-champion Willard and Wakarusa township, with unfamiliar names and a local farming connection.
Results from the American Association Western League and Three-I League show Milwaukee Tahlanapatis Lowlerite 4 over Kan Columbus at St Toledo at Minneopa. Des Moines 3 Omaha 4 St Joseph 10. Lioux City 7 and Jontin Wichita 18. Bloomington 4 Terre Haute 2. Rock Jet Poorla 1 Cedar Rapids 4. An advertisement promotes a cigarette product.
Cedar Rapids and neighboring towns consider forming a new league as the existing Three I faces changes. Talks include Evansville Terre Haute Des Moines and Danville with Rock Island Moline Cedar Rapids and Des Moines weighing split options and a Western league style arrangement.
Iowa players from Des Moines and many towns prepare for the 1820 Iowa Nova Tennis Association meet at Des Moines Golf and Country Club August 10. Over 200 entries expected. entry fees 1.50 single 2.00 doubles. Women events may be added if entries prove sufficient.
Hig. black threatening clouds and high winds sent players and spectators of the Waterloo Gas and Iowa Central game scurrying to shelter at Cedar River park. After two and a half innings, Holts crawled off for Waterloo as rain halted play. John Cratsley, Schroeder, Poisall, and Baker figured in early action for S C while Kilgore and Jensen starred for Waterloo. Deluge ended the contest with Jones and Fiddler due for Waterloo and Claus umpiring.
Waterloo baseball schedule lists Moose, Oelwein, Illinois Central, Orchard, Tripoli and Dunkerton games. Matches set for July at various homes with July 17 18 Orchard doubleheader against Rockwell. September potential Moose versus Oklahoma Indians and Peoria Black Devils seeking dates.
Toledo Ohio July 14 a new world record for 3 year old pacing geldings was set at Fort Miarol track Rifle Grenade owned by Jon McDonald stable timed 2 06 1 4 for the mile cutting quarter second from Direct The Work s Lexington record King Watts owned by George E Budley of Youngstown Ohio won the Tecumseh 2 22 trot 5 000 stake Alta Donovan was third Allie Ashbrook won the last heat Halon driver Heda driving Eliza Dillon was thrown in a collision Calgary Bar won 2 07 pace in straight heats while Charlie Red took the 2 07 trot Rifle Grenade won the 3 year old pace in one two three order
Bob Jones of Atlanta tops 36 hole qualifying in Memphis with 139 for the Western Golf Association event. Chick Evans of Chicago is close at 140, while R F P Bockenkamp of St. Louis posts 147 for the earlier 18 holes.
New York July 14 The Fred Fulton Harry Wills heavyweight bout moved to Newark for July 26 due to arena issues and new state boxing law uncertainty. Preparations proceed for a regatta-like event similar to prewar displays.
In Erie Pennsylvania the Interlake Racing Association regatta began while a Waterloo United States chess championship meeting in Atlantic City was postponed due to the storm. Officials say action on the New York event will occur in a few days as P Zivic and J Pmatien were named winners in Olympic boxing tryouts.
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