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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1922
Page
6
Reinforced infield leads H Hawks to a 5 3 win over Ottumwa as Beisser drives in key runs and Fergeman stars behind the plate. McEwan Hill and Kennedy supply late scoring for the Hawks while Ottumwa keeper Ramell and Church make sharp plays in a sharp early season tilt.
Fairbank hosts Rath Packing and Westfields faces Kleen Staids at Cedar River Park. Hazelton plays Allison in Fairbank while Westfelds meet Bennington at Cedar River Park. Dike hosts Walkovers in a separate match at Diko.
A fanciful dialogue takes place at the Old Animals Home where talking residents recall their ailments. Bessie Boa Constrictor and Gertie Giraffe recount long noses and rheum while Gladys Hippopotamus shows oversized gums. The group reflects on past discomforts and humorous animal ailments.
The field at Oakland California teed off for the final round of the championship with Black, aged about 42 and a grandfather, still atop the leaderboard. Walter Hagen, Billy Melhorn, Jock Hutchinson, Jim Barnes, George Duncan, Chick Wyse, Bobby Jones and others remained in contention as 12 000 spectators watched. Odds favored Black at 8 to 5, Hagen at 2 to 1, Sarazen at 3 to 1, with Melhorn far down the list at 18 to 65, amid a day’s excitement over the Hagen-Evans and Barnes-Black matches.
A double baseball bill plus a concert by Lou Morgan’s infantry band is promised for Sunday at the valley league park as the Hawks meet Ottumwa in the final games of the five game series. First game set for 2 15 p m. The extra game arose from rain postponement and was ordered by M H Sexton league president. After Sunday’s games the Hawks begin a 13 day circuit trip visiting Ottumwa July 17 18 19 Boyle’s men Marshalltown July 20 21 22 Rock Island July 23 24 25 Do puque July 26 27 28 and return to Marshall town July 29.
Baseball Q and A from 1922 answered by Charles D White. Batters on poor throws, force plays, and pitches with multiple runners on base are explained. Scenarios cover muffed plays, running rules on two outs, strikes on fouls, substitutions, and fielding duties with practical outcomes.
A fragmented 19th century sports notice lists baseball records and marks. It cites multiple leagues and players such as New York and St. Louis, noting records for most runs in a game, three home runs in a game, and times at bat, with players like G H Ruth and T J Tucker referenced amid scattered dates and teams.
In a near half-game swing, the New York Yankees and Cleveland Browns push to the top of the American League race. Giants hold firm as leaders tighten, with one government near the top standings.
In a cluttered recap of standings and highlights, the article traces movement in the National and American Leagues, noting Babe Ruth’s Columbus slump and propulsive plays by Hornsby, Hack Miller, and Virgil Cheeves. It mentions Cleveland, Chicago, and St. Louis in tight races, with Derrill Pratt extending his hitting streak and Heinie Groh sidelined with a knee issue.
First Baptists defeated First Evangelical baseball team 4 to 3 in a league contest at Cedar River park. Evangelicals totaled nine hits but could not convert runners, while Baptists had five hits. Leonard's three bagger with two men on in the first highlighted the game. Batteries: Toole and Moon for First Baptists. Smith, Kersey and Graham for Evangelicals.
The Waterloo Knights of Columbus baseball team, newly organized, faces Eagle Center nine in a Sunday game at that place. Lineup includes Charles Martin pitcher John Keegan catcher John Welbus first base Poppy Nugent second base QC Mullen third base Mick McGarvey shortstop R F McCunniff right field George Scully center field R Anderson left field F J Wilhelm J Murphy R Hayden as utility men. Following the game Eagle Center women will serve chicken supper on the church grounds at East Eagle. F I Wilhelm is manager.
Floris Iowa July 14 The big hunting event of the year will be held Oct 2 when fox hunters from every state will gather for the hunt. Dogs are entering rapidly for the coming event J E Adams Florence 1r entering 13 hunters The Iowa Fish and Game association will broadcast progress from the hunt with a receiving station at the camp A photographer plans to take moving pictures of the event.
The Courier sports section notes a request from a club supporter to sign letters intended for publication. If the supporter signs their name, the letters will be published as a testimonial of good faith regarding the Hawks shakeup.
In yesterday's action, players like July Bf lornaby and Louis Miller from Chicago delivered standout moments. The report highlights homeruns across both leagues with the Chicago team featuring prominently in the tally.
Ty Cobb narrowing the American League batting race to Sisler as of July 15, with Sisler hitting .428 and Cobb at .408. Cobb ripped 20 hits in nine games, while Sisler collected 28 hits in eight games. The report also notes Harry Heilmann’s fall to fourth, Willie H. and other top sluggers in both leagues.
Toledo reports a near scandal when judges who favored Princess Etahwah over Price Loree in a tight heat resigned after Toledo Driving Club questioned the result. In Chicago Duke Kahanamoku praised Johnny Weismuller as the greatest swimmer, saying he would not race Weismuller. In Aurora Mike Dundee edged Joe Burman in ten rounds.
An eight man tennis team from the University of Iowa summer session accepts challenges to play at Cedar Rapids and Waterloo today and tomorrow. Members include Lee J. Gillis Rock Rapids Ta champion, J M Dorsy Clinton Ta, Prof Frederick B Knight Iowa City, G Blackstone Detroit Fannon Centerville Ta, Dr W H Scott Iowa City, W A L McCullough Iowa City, and W H Dargan Sumter SC.
A compact remark profiles a promising Irish player, nicknamed this smiling Irishman, noted for skill and potential in the sport. The piece hints at a bright professional path ahead, with emphasis on natural talent and future prospects.
Women prepare for a city golf championship at Byrnes Park Links with entry up to July 22. Twenty qualifiers will emerge from low scores in trial flights to vie for honors as the men’s tournament progresses at Byrnes Park.
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