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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
1
Sporting world notes report Major League Baseball case over Chicago White Sox Zeider and Borton trade to New York Yankees. Frank Chance accuses Callahan of deception about Zeider and Borton health after Cobb spike and exchange. New York officials say Zeider blocked by injury, Borton may underperform. League to hear charges and seek reparation from Chicago.
Chicago and Philadelphia split a two game set with Brown limiting Chicago to three hits in game one before Murphy's tenth inning single. Tex Russell drove in the winning run with a triple in game two as Philadelphia won 9 to 5. Beaton, Detroit 4. Boston Red Sox won 7 to 4 behind Collins in Detroit. Western League standings show Baltimore, Louisville, Columbus and others with varied records.
Cedar Rapids resisted a shutout until late, but Keokuk edged ahead with a lone run in the final frame. Wolverton pitched well for Cedar Rapids but an error allowed the decisive run as Keokuk won 2-1. Jenkins led Cedar Rapids hitters with early power while Milligan and Ward contributed for Keokuk in a tight Iowa minor league tilt.
St. Louis staged two late runs in the seventh but fell 3 to 2 to Washington. Washington added two ninth inning runs to seal the win after trailing early, with Roebling Gallia Hughes Johnson and Henry Leverenz and Agnew credited in the box.
Yesterday's results show Burlington 9 7 Waterloo 2 9 Keokuk and Cedar Rapids 1 Monmouth 4 Ottumwa 1 Muscatine 4 Kewanee 4. Tomorrow Keokuk hosts Waterloo Burlington at Cedar Rapids Muscatine plays Monmouth Ottumwa faces Kewanee. Advertisement notes cleaning services and a vinegar ad fragment.
In New York on July 17 a semi official statement said the recent trade between New York and Chicago of the American League involving Hal Chase Rollie Zeider and Babo Uor was subject to investigation.
Brooklyn beat Chicago 4 to 3 in eleven innings at Brooklyn. Culshaw handled second base 14 chances with 10 assists. Daubert went 4 for 5. Wagner relieved in the eighth and retired 12 straight batters. New York also swept Cincinnati 5–3 as Groh and Fletcher starred. Umpire Orth drew manager Tinker’s heat in the fifth. Philadelphia completed a four game sweep over St Louis 4–3, Cravath’s long homer off right field helped. Pittsburgh defeated Boston 3–1 as Wilson’s second inning homer proved decisive. Hess started for Boston and Camnitz for Pittsburgh.
Iowa Datry meets Waterloo Gas Engine in a Labor Day matchup at Red Cedar Park. Waterloo adds new players and trainer RoC Heald takes the helm to spark the squad with an experienced core and renewed pep.
New York July 17 The Yankees lose Rollie Zeider to a St Louis hospital for treatment as his toe wound reopens. Zeider's ailment forced inactive play for a week or ten days. Manager Chance accuses Chicago White Sox manager Callahan of rough dealing in Zeider and Borton for Hal Chase trade. Chance says Callahan knew of Zeider's bad foot and will limit future White Sox dealings. He also claims Chicago knew Zeller was ailing for some time.
A Saturday afternoon clash pits the Waterloo Gas Engine against the Courier team in a prelude to the final round next week. League play heats up as teams prepare for the concluding games, renewing local excitement.
New York July 17 President B B Johnson of the American league expressed surprise and vexation upon learning Jake Stahl was relieved of Red Sox management by Boston club head McAleer. Johnson noted Stahl led the club to the World Series title last year and deserved consideration from the club and league before being ousted mid season in his home city.
The text reports Stahl defending himself against criticism for the Red Sox season. It notes injuries to Gardner Yerkes Wagner and Lewis, and a foot injury that prevented Stahl from playing. It also cites calls for changing management and quotes Stahl as honorable and competent despite the midseason shakeup.
County Recorder C. H. Plummer, laid up at his Cedar Falls home with foot trouble, reports a small operation yesterday and says he is progressing well and hopes to resume duties soon.
Des Moines July 17 Fred Bradley of Des Moines advanced to the state tennis semifinals after two wins, facing John Barton of Sioux Falls in today’s semifinal. Barton and Bradley, considered top contenders, defeated R A Rath Ames champion and W S Gilman, while Barton beat Kenneth Rerick and Russell Nicholson. Douthit beat Somers. Sweet beat Lehmann. Kirby Page beat Hubbell. Branson beat Licity. Sheriff Shores reports an Adamas Express Co. bloodhound inquiry.
Advertisement touts GETS-IT as a fast corn remover claiming near magical results. It promises complete elimination of corns with repeated use and emphasizes ease of use and rapid relief.
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