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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1914
Page
6
Local fans witnessed a high scoring clash as Radebaugh starred on the mound for Waterloo. Hitting, errors, and late rallies shaped a tense finish, with Cedar Rapids securing the lead before Waterloo fought back but fell short as the final out sealed a 9 8 setback.
A garbled report recounts a baseball game with broken names and places. It mentions scores around Baltimore and other teams, with references to Lee Tepeed Firreb Batt and Anderson, plus several unclear player and team names. The fragmentary text lacks a clear event or outcome due to OCR errors.
Kansas City and Chicago games described with references to players Kenworthy Potts and Shaneka, noting a decisive fourtante and the incale win. Unclear lines mention preparations and scoring by multiple players in a high school or prep context.
Washington and Cleveland clash in a high scoring game with Cleveland rallying for a 16 to 11 victory. Key moments include Moeller, Mueller, and a late home run surge, while Shapman and Beechern provided offense for New York in a separate long duel.
New York July 18 The Glen View Country Club pro Donwaldson argues follow through in golf is unnecessary. He says many players spoil their swing chasing a perfect finish, noting the rubber ball era changes and that a strong drive can be achieved without a lengthy follow through. He cites his own long drive and support from George Duncan while urging focus on contact and momentum at impact.
Beals Becker of Philadelphia tops the fictional majors with a .420 average, followed by Grant of New York and Yarns of Philadelphia. The piece lists leaders in batting, steals, pitching, and club batting with multiple players across teams and leagues.
Central Association gossip notes a double header Sunday between the Ansens and Clinton at Anson park due to rain postponements. One postponed game will be played. another double header unlikely this series. West will miss Cedar Rapids game as backstop has two damaged fingers. Egan buys players. Rock Island Union reports two new signings Ed Isinsella and a Des Alpines pitcher joining immediately.
Secretary J H Farrell discloses baseball transactions, highlighting A J Lizette’s release as Fort Williams manager after a poor season. The bulletin lists multiple contracts and releases involving Wichita, Muscatine, Cedar Rapids, Marshalltown, Spokane, Portland and other clubs, with several players moved and reinstatements noted.
Cedar Rapids fans plan a special train and car journeys to back the Bunny team in a two game doubleheader against Waterloo. The event caps a tense Central Association pennant race with Cedar Rapids and Waterloo seen as strongest contenders and significant implications for the season standings.
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