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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1919

Page

6

Tiger Wins Long Game Over Macks in 14 Innings

Philadelphia forced Detroit to a 14 inning marathon losing 5 to 4 as the Tigers edged ahead in the eighth then held off an Athletics rally. Ehmke Perry duel, Johnson and Perkins briefly on roster, Erickson silenced Chicago, Washington downed by 41 to 1, Meyers best Boston 3 to 1, Shocker and Shawkey shine in 2 0 Browns win.

Philadelphia Detroit Tigers Athletics Ehmke Perry Johnson Perkins Erickson Chicago Washington Lowdermilk Danforth Senators Sea Meyers Cleveland Boston Red Sox Shrocker Shawkey Browns Yankees Shocker Yanks

Baseball scores from Chicago Cleveland St Louis Detroit

In American League games the box scores show Washington at Chicago 11 15 1 4 3, Boston at Cleveland 17 3, St Louis at New York 04 6, Detroit at Philadelphia 6 13 2, with various pitcher batteries. In the National League Jupe Play caused all games to be postponed yesterday.

Chicago Washington Erickson and Dietrich Lowydermuk Danforth Schalk Lynn Cleveland Boston Pennock Sehangi Meyers Q'Nei St Louis New York Shawkey Hannah Ehocker and Severied Detroit Philadelphia Johnson, Perry Avoy, Perkins Ehnke Ainsmith Ganes Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis

STANDING OF THE TEAMS AND FRIDAY BASEBALL NOTES

American Association standings show Louisville 52 Columbus 13 Toledo 5. St Paul 1-4. Indianapolis and Des Moines in mix. Western League lists Tulsa, Omaha 3, Joplin 7, Evansville 24, Peoria, Rockford 3. National and American League schedules note Pittsburgh at Boston and Washington at Chicago among others. Wilde favored over Pal in July bout. Pat Moore praised in England. Cincinnati rewarded for flag pursuit. Boston Red Sox owner seeks trades to bolster team.

American Association Louisville St. Paul Columbus Mattkee Indianapolis Toledo Kansas C Bronx City Tulsa J Omaha Joplin Des Moines Oklahoma City St Joseph Wichita Tere National League Pet New York Reces Ff Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn St -Louis Ston Philadelphia American League Chicago Cleveland St Louis Ao St Detroit Shee Washington Boston Sioux New York American League Baseball Club Miller Huggins George Haag John Jones

Dodgers Bombard Old Pal Chasing Him Off Diamond

The Brooklyn Dodgers faced former teammate Larry Cheney after the veteran was traded to Boston. Cheney started for Boston against his old club, giving up a barrage of hits in a single inning that sparked a Dodgers assault while Brooklyn mourned the former pitcher’s misfortune. Iv an Olson opened with a triple as the Dodgers rallied, and Cheney’s former mates showed unexpected sympathy on the Brooklyn bench. Olson and Cheney had been bunkmates on the road when Larry was a Dodger.

Dodgers Old Pal Diamond Brooklyn Larry Cheney Braves Boston Robinson Cheney Larry Cub Ivan Olson Ivan Hoston Olson Olsen Brooklyn Baseball Club Abig Providence Lester Aitcheson White France Brainard Rochester Aitcheson Baltimore Babe Ruth Norman Kid) Alberfeld Atlanta Ebbetts Arkansas Oigans Zation Allen

Jack Berry Seeks Unconditional Release From Mackmen

Jack Berry resists return to Philadelphia Athletics after conference with Connie Mack. Mack offers salary Berry rejects, seeks unconditional release or trade, possibly to a western club. Boston NL team rumored to offer a strong position if released. Willie Meehan pushes to fight Dempsey again, with Gibson arranging potential match.

Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Quaker City Mack Jack Berry Athletices Amos Strunk Booby Roth Shannon Barry Athlat Quakertown Greé Hh, Frazee Boston Jack Barrow Macks

Paddock Shines in Record 100 Meter Dash at Pershing

CG. W. Paddock of Pasadena California carried off honors in the interallied games at Pershing stadium near Paris with a record breaking 100 meter dash time of 10.45 seconds beating the French mark and within one fifth of a second of the world record. He also starred on the American relay team which won the meet’s top honors.

CG. W. Paddock Pasadena Carl Pershing Stadium Paris Paddock

Ray Sad Because He Missed Games

New York July 17 The most disappointed man in the athletic world today is Jose Ray the unbeatable little distance runner who represents the Illinois Athletic association of Chicago. Ray misses the inter allied games because he did not wear a uniform during the war thus making him ineligible to run for Uncle Sam in France. He would have cherished a victory at the Joinville meet where he could have beaten the best in the world.

New York Jose Ray Iilinois Athletic Association of Chicago Ray Jose United States Joie Joinville Uncle Sam France Lieut. Siout Arnaud Jotarille

Greb Fights For Money After Two Pittsburgh Fights

Pittsburgh light heavyweight Greb earned 31,903.75 from the Brennan bout and 5,514.50 from the Gibbons decision, plus 1,200 guaranteed for a Levinsky bout. A July 4 show in Philadelphia drew 18,044 with Gibbons earning 6,332.40 and Jeff Smith 4,514.

Slarry Greb Pittsburgh Mike Gibbons Bill Brennan Tulss Oklo Gibbons Greb Gibbons Brennan Greb Jimmy Mason Greb Battling Levinsky Philly Jeff Smith Bayonne N. J St. Paul Smith

Indian Fans Praise Former Bunny Infielder Wambsganss

Cedar Rapids July 17. Former Cedar Rapids Bunny Bill Wambsganss, sold to the Cleveland Indians in 1914 for 1250 dollars, earns praise from Cleveland fans for his graceful fielding and sharp hitting around .315. The piece spotlights his steady defense, range, and late career rise, with quotes from Rob McRoy and notes on his development and past struggles. It also mentions other baseball news, including Brooklyn’s big report on Lester Aitcheson and related moves in the International and American associations.

Cedar Rapids Bill Wambsganes The Bunnies Indians Cleveland Lajoie Willie Keeler Wamby Wamsley Rob McRoy McRoy

Potatoes on Sale and Mock Headlines from a Busy Paper

A muse on early 20th century commerce notes wholesale and retail potato prices shifting from 5 to 4 and 6 to 7 cents per pound across days. It crams wry remarks on journalism, army life, family secrets, and headlines about Reichsbank officials and Paris crowds, concluding with a quip on crime stories and living costs.

Five-player trade reshapes Phillies and St Louis rosters

The Philadelphia and St Louis National League clubs completed a five man deal. St Louis sent pitcher Lee Meadows and first baseman Jean Paulette to Philadelphia in exchange for pitchers F H Woodward and Fleer Jacobs and infielder Douglas Baird. Meadows, famed as the league’s only big league mayor, is noted for wearing spectacles during games. President Charles H Ebbetts of the...

Philadelphia

Sport to Be Had in Lumber Camps

In the north woods winter and summer offer a rugged, year round sport. Ex soldiers fit its demands, with Col. Arthur Woods pushing reemployment via lumber camps as steady jobs with good pay. The appeal blends outdoor life, physical strength, and steady work over flashy city sports.

North Woods Col Arthur Woods Secretary of War Big Cities Hollow

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