Waterloo Grabs Sunday Victory in Wild Game
Waterloo defeated Quincy 4 to 2 as Trotter struggled early before settling in. Shackelford recovered from early control issues aided by sharp fielding, while Collins and Clemens highlighted Waterloo's offense with a three-base hit and a run-scoring triple. Hollenbeck and Nagel contributed key hits as the Veterans capitalized on opportunistic scoring in the late innings.
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Waterloo exile joins Aurora team in Wisconsin league
Guy Dickey, a former Decatur player, has been dropped by Waterloo and joined the Aurora team of the Wisconsin Minnesota league where he plays first base.
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Decatur Twirler Harry Rustenhaven Released as Free Agent
Decatur TH July 17. Harry Rustenhaven the southpaw with the Decatur club has been released unconditionally and is now a free agent. Manager Kinsella notes the cut to fourteen men due to the limit rule and that Rustenhaven’s food was decent but not as good as others. Willis Middleton Topper and Schroeder will form the hurling staff.
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Autoists Seek Cruel Vandalism Culprits in Glass Tosses
Independence July 17 local autoists protest as streets and highways are sprayed with broken glass. A $5 reward is offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of any offender.
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Two Peoria Men Are Given Axe
A late Saturday dispatch from the Distiller camp at Dubuque reports Connise Walsh and Rabbit McGaffzan, pitcher and second baseman of the Peoria Three league team, were unconditionally released from further duty.
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Twenty-Two Die in Sykesville Mine Explosion
Pubots Pa July 17. Twenty-two men dead from a Cascade Coal and Coke Co mine blast at Sykesville near Sire. Six bodies retrieved and eleven more ready to be counted. All victims are foreigners except three said to be Americans. Cause of the explosion undetermined.
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Decatur Catcher Grabsed Homers In Slugfest
Decatur catcher secured a homer and Danville piled up six runs as Rock Island committed errors in a high scoring contest. The mishaps by Rock Island paved the way for Danville to surge ahead and claim a decisive lead.
Stolen bases highlight Class standings notes
Stolen bases credited to R. Daringer five and Paddock and H. Daringer and Plass. Two base hits by Veach and Melchoiz. Three base hits by Boucher and Manusch. Pitchers Fosberg Rogge and Schmirler recorded strikeouts. Fosberg issued three walks, Schmirler five. Umpire Guthrie.
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Dubuque Scribe Opposes Mob Rule At Ball Park
The Dubuque Times Journal condemns a mob attack on umpire Guthrie at a recent ball game. It argues mobbing reflects poorly on Dubuque, calls for stronger police presence, and urges management to reassure fans by defending officials while noting Guthrie’s alleged incompetence.
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Quincy Triumphs Over Boosters In Three League Tilt
In a 12 to 1 win, Quincy overcame Waterloo after a late ninth inning rally. Donahue and Forney drove in the decisive runs as Hartman and W. Donahue starred defensively. Waterloo's Clemens doubled for a lone fourth inning run and Stowers pitched well for Quincy.
Phillies Umpire Pummeled by Player in Cards Game
East baseball fans protested after Sherwood of the Phillies struck baseball umpire Finne, who was knocked down behind home plate. Finne's face bleeds. he could not continue. Mager was ejected from the game.
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Baseball results from yesterday across leagues
Results yesterday show multiple games across the National, American, American Association and Western leagues. Notable scores include Cleveland 6 New York 2, Milwaukee 7 Omaha 6, Denver 4 Omaha 0, and St Louis 4 Philadelphia? No schedule details for some matches.
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Wilkesbarre Pastor Attacks West In Religious Sermon
WilkesbarrePa July 17 R W McCullough pastor of the leading Baptist church reports his western trip to the congregation. He says the two great impediments to religion in the northwest are baseball and the money craze. He condemns Westerners as baseball mad, noting seven days a week devotion to games and travel by train trolley and auto.
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Dakotas
Tomorrow's Matchups Across Four Cities
Waterloo travels to Danville Davenport visits Peoria Quincy meets Dubuque Decatur eyes Rock Island action with four games listed for tomorrow across the region with local fans awaiting results and schedules.
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Kilbane defeats Kiine in twenty round Cleveland bout
Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland took a decision over Patsy Kiine of Newark in Los Angeles. The fight lasted all twenty rounds with only the eighth ending in a knockdown as Kiine fouled and forced a count of five. Ernie Ovitz, former Rodgers Park pitcher, was released to Vernon after Cubs signing.
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Drummers Defeat Dirt Dispensers in Local Baseball Game
Waterloo traveling men toppled the local real estate dealers 7 to 2 at Red Cedar park on Saturday afternoon as both teams delivered solid baseball. A three-base hit featured in the tense exhibition reported with little umpire trouble and genuine competitive play.
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Lajoie and Cobb Select Pitchers
Cleveland on July 17 reports Larry Lajoie selecting the best 12 American League pitchers: Ed Walsh Walter Johnson Russell Ford Jack Coombs Chief Bender Eddie Plank Bill WoodovAn Ray Fisher and Frank Lange. Ty Cobb adds a second list led by Russell Ford Joe Wood Walter Johnson Cy Young HA Walsh Eddie Karger Bob Groom Dolly Gray Vean Gregg Harry Krause Ray Fisher and Jimmy Scott.
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Johnson Wells Bout May Happen
London July 17 The proposed bout between Jack Johnson heavyweight pugilist and Bombardier Wells is off unless Wells backs the purse with 15000 and guarantees to turn over a like sum to Johnson before he enters the ring aside from winnings Promoter James White said the match would likely be arranged and articles signed within a few days TRY A COURIER WANT AD
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North Waterloo and Railroads News Briefs
North Waterloo notes visitors from Cedar Falls Mrs J W Weatheril and others. Alfred Behrens Elmer Drenner of Cedar Falls were in the city. Machinist Tom Sullivan takes a layoff today. Mrs Ed Hahn returns home after Waverly visit. Four machinists resign from the shop force. Mrs Fred Ortman and son Rafael visit from River Falls. Harry Madison starts as machinist with I C. Frank Ortman of Dunkerton visits. A fire at Brenneck and Meyers drug store caused excitement but no damage. Two more Brooks Locomotive Works engines arrive. numbers 1071 and 1072.
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Timid Sea Captain Refuses Auto Ride Over Safety Fears
A Chicago News bit notes Wimatrang stating the feet balked at riding in a car until it was equipped with an anchor and a compose. Townley jokes about the old sea captain friend being reluctant to go riding.
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Beth Alike One Way
A cryptic dialogue from the Toledo Blade features A and B vowing to wed money and blood, with C remarking money talks and blood will tell. The exchange hints at values and fate in a witty, theatrical exchange.
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Real Estate Team Edges Travelers in Odd First Inning
In the opening frame no runner reached base for either side as Ralph Storm of the Real Estaters sparked the crowd by stealing home on a peculiar play. The Travelers offense stalled early, with no runs in the first inning. Charlie Palmer of the Dirt Dispensers hit a timely triple in the fourth, driving in a run as Ryan’s grounder produced the other RBI.
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Real Estaters Hold Off Traveling Men In Slugging Game
A baseball recap notes frequent scoring by both sides with the Real Estaters and Traveling Men trading runs through the eighth inning. Key plays include Harrison's double, Babcock's baserunning in the sixth, and a late scoring sequence tied to errors and wild pitches. The game ends with the Real Estaters solidifying a victory as the Traveling Men fail to respond in the ninth. The Postal Telegraph office also moves from the Logan house to the HFilig block.
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