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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1924

Page

6

Moore and Cline Ready for Bearded Middleweight Clash

In Waterloo Iowa Mark Moore and Johnny Cline prepare for a bearded middleweight bout. Moore, 191 pounds, arrived after Cedar Falls travel and trained with a big steak appetite. Cline, shaved hair and consistent, eyes a win to avenge a grudge as promoter John Goss anticipated a strong turnout with supporting bouts featuring Kid Ray, Tommy O Connor, and Jawbreaker Collina.

Mark Moore Minneapolis Cline Smith ‘Brothers Moore Earl Blue Felk Bearcat Tiger Ray John Goss Harry Smith Nashua Kid Ray Seali United Kid Tommy O'Connor Collina Kid Roberts Alex Fidler Tounds

Standings and scores from national and western leagues

In National League games Chicago defeats Philadelphia 14 0 and New York beats Cincinnati 3 to 1. Other results include Brooklyn 3 Chicago 3 and St Louis 4 Philadelphia. American Association shows Minneapolis 3 Toledo 14 and Louisville 4 Kansas 19. Western League reports Wichita 4 Des Moines 3 and St Joseph draw.

Uther City St. Joseph Mississippi Vailei Tet Waterloo Deland Ana Marshiad Agg Auerican Lenore Fick Soy York Chiragas Lars Feage Boston St. Louis Baenes Touwis

Burlington rallies to beat Bunnies 5 4 in opener

Burlington, Ia July 18 Hardin allowed four hits but lost 5 to 4 as Burlington rallied in the ninth. Speas pinch hit for Hardin and struck out with two on and two out, while Venemon replaced Ferris. Hardin and Speas contributed defensively as Burlington pulled off the comeback with timely hits and runs.

Burlington Altho Hardin Bunnie Speas Hardin Ferris Venemon Cedar Rapids Zp Rutledga Ss Bobb Collins C. Swanson Cunningham Hadloff Barratt Andy Parking Liu Barret Ainth Manv Roi Wingield Oy D. Swanson Matthews Mariott Sa Te. T Hadint Sond, Collin

Congress Drops Four Events From Future Olympics

Paris July 18 Congress of the International Amateur Athletic Federation ratified seven world records set during the Brack and Sell competition and eliminated four events from future Olympic programs an athlon the 110000 metre w 90 metre team race and cross country race

Paris Internationalmateur Athletic Fede

Gilbert Annexes Singles Tennis Honors in Iowa City

Iowa City July 18 The surer single title went to A R Gilbert of Graveland College Tamoni tas after a four set match against EB G Blackstone of Detroit 1-4 7-5 3-6 6-1 Blackstone used powerful smashes and targeted Gilbert's backhand while Gilbert relied on placement and net play Gilbert was runner up in the singles last year losing to Paw Gammertsfelder.

Iowa City Iowa A. R. Gilbert West EB. G. Blackstone Detroit Ayer Gilbert Graveland College Tamoni Tas Blackstone Antmae Paw G. Gammertsfelder

Ottumwa Beats Grays 8 to 1 in Rough Game. ONeil Injured

Ottumwa defeated the Grays 8 to 1 as Irvin allowed many hits in two innings. ONeil, the Grays shortstop, was knocked unconscious in the sixth after being hit by a James grounder, and Warry Ford contributed two triples for Ottumwa.

Ottumwa Rock Island Irvin Grays Ejent Warry Ford Gra Oeil Ards James Virses Tima

Willoughby Tops Dubuque In Fast Game

In a high tempo matchup at Dubuque, Claude Willoughby out pitched Lisle as Waterloo defeated Dubuque 6 to 2. Erickson and Mullen starred for Waterloo, with key defensive plays by Chirke and O’Shea boosting the Hawks to a six and a half game lead in the standings. The game featured a late rally by Waterloo and a noteworthy error by Dubuque that sealed the win.

Dubuque Johnny Armstrong Claude Willoughby Noe Lonn Ronaghhouse Hicks Cletus Dixon Altho Waterloo Dixon Fre Schalt Hurling Yuel Willoughby Far Lisle Hawk Lisle Waterlooans Hawks Charlie Mullen Stuert Chirke Erickson Mullen O'Shea Schulz Grant Kuehl O’shea Oster Hame Sehnit Mulen More Kuch Cing Grott Meyers Clarke Peta Willovehiy Red Erikson Atth Hinton Nixon Anderson Sehatt McClarkson Steand Buck Freemin Sioux Falls Poark Delane Oster Re Moore Bamy Dubuque Tyo Ape Hita

Gropt Fumbles as Hawks Brace for Today’s Game

Peter Groft strained his right foot yesterday and may miss today’s game. Harold Erickson will start. Bert Weeden is being sought to join the club. Dixon’s squad remains uncertain while outfielder Heinie Schultz expected back soon. AL Nordman from Rockford released.

Hawks Peter Groft Harold Erickson Bert Weeden Waterloo Dixon Heinie Schultz AL Nordman Rockford Southpaw

Grant Erickson Sparkes Rally In Erratic Abbreviated Box Score

Unclear OCR text notes Grant Erickson with three base hits and various players listed for sacrifices and at bats. Mentions Lisle as pitcher and Willoughby with strikeouts, wild pitches, and bases on balls. Activity hints at a baseball box score with multiple abbreviations and garbled names.

Grant Erickson Mirlattlen Meyers Armstrong Prisot Mullen O'Shea Schule Ninian Meredith Lisle Willoughby Isle Grant Hal Grofk Umpt Ware Weensteln Timo

Ed White Leads Ackley Gun Club Shoot Victory

Twenty six shooters competed at Ackley Gun Club with Ed White of Waterloo finishing as high amateur by hitting 142 targets in the 150 target program. Second amateur honors went to Frank Shores and Andy Luke with 143s. H. Castle led amateurs with 148 while professional H. Ebler shot 144.

Ackley Ed White Waterloo Shores Andy Luke E. H. Castle H. F. Ebler P.W. Edwards Repass Webber Witty White Kred Whitney EB. H. Castle Fred Vermyna Elm Russell Dean Glanville Woo Iefiemler Kachelholier Hermin Greenfield Hilary Greenfield

Semifinals Set in State Ladies Golf Meet at Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids July 18. Semifinal matches in the Iowa state women’s golf tourney today feature Mrs. F. C. Byers Cedar Rapids vs Miss Beb LaGrange Storm Lake and Mrs Waterman Davenport vs Miss McMichael Des Moines. Yesterday four winners advanced and Byers survived a dramatic 19 hole win over Mrs E G Don Rock Island.

Cedar Rapids Waterman Davenport Ethel McMichael Des Moines F. C. Byers Beb LaGrange Storm Lake Sal F.C. Byers E. G. Don Rock Island Dan Brers Vas A. C. Claoyp Werlan Fryers Des iMoines W. W. _ Pearce Webster

Athur Bartlett Known in Gole as Worthy Champion

Ottumwa's Arthur M. Wartlett, fifth Iowa championship winner, rose from caddy days to top amateur golf. A court reporter by profession, Bartlett rebuilt his career after early disruptions, setting multiple course records and defeating rivals through the 1910s and into the 1920s.

Athur Bartlett Gole Associated Press Ottumwa Arthur M. Wartlett Iowa Waterloo Faw Ottumwa Country Club Second Judicial District Bartlett A. GC. Stack Dwight Baker Judge Steck Alex Smith Baker Country Club Cedar Rapids Steck Ottumwan Perdue Sheldon Keokuk AC Des Moines Phil Worth Des Moines Barnett Des Moines Golf and Country Club James Wabhell James Hubbell Carl Rubec Robert McKee Sioux City Country Club Camp Dodge France Wiilliam Reutenbitsch Chicago Eddie Held Hyperion Ties Moines

Balance Clues for Golfers From Inside Golf Columns

Chester G Horton explains how balance slips show in a golf swing. A backswing jerk and an off line finish leave the player off balance, often ending with awkward contortions and feet displaced from stance. A restart is advised for proper form.

Piartly Anil John F_ Onile

Lanky Ottumwa Star Dominates Iowa Golf History

The passage traces early career of a golfer nicknamed "the midget" then "the lanky Ottumwa star" who won many tournaments across St. Joseph Ottumwa and smaller courses. For years he set a standard of consistent wins in Iowa, with few able to match his opportunities and success.

St. Joseph Ottumwa Bartlett Iowa

Haines Tosses No Hit No Run For Cardinals In 5 0 Win

Jess Haines pitched a no hit no run game beating the Boston Braves 5 to 0. The win lifts the Cardinals from last to a tie for sixth in the National League. Giants slip as Pirates beat them in 13 innings. Dodgers drop to third with a loss to Cincinnati. American League races tighten with Washington split and White Sox fall to Athletics.

Associated Press Jess Haines Boston Braves Boston Haines Giants Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyns Dodgers Pirates Washington New York Yankees St. Louis Browns

Stitz Specials Cigars Sell at Five Cents Each

An ad touts Stitz Specials cigars at five cents apiece claiming they are exceptionally cigars and inviting readers to try one and become a Special Fan.

Stitz

Plowboys Top Marshalltown in High-Scoring Tilt

Moline defeated Marshalltown 15 to 6 after five homers all in the park. Evar Swanson earned his fourth straight win as Moline piled up runs with early hits and strong pitching. Swanson, Young, Shollenberger paced the offense while Govney and Wente contributed for Marshalltown.

Marshalltown Moline Ftr Evar Swanson Fillingham Lacy Leeseas Robertson Johnson Margi Anfinson Jay Goyney Young AicEwan Wente Tanner Walton Lewis Mrngham Young Shollenberger Tannar Doue Govney Swanson Hamilton Morag l

Miss Wills Reaches Olympic Tennis Finals

Helen Wills, American tennis champion, defeated Mme Golding of France 6-2 6-1 in the Olympic semifinals in Paris to move into the final against the winner of Mechané-Viasto. Vincent Richards also advanced by beating Morpurgo 6-3 3-6.

United Press Paris Helen Wills Mme. Golding France Miss Wills

Brannigan and Shollenberger Suspended Over Marshalltown Fight

Moline manager Jimmy Shollenberger and second baseman Dike Brannigan were suspended indefinitely by league president M. N. Sexton after a brawl with umpire Hank Severeid in Marshalltown. Severeid says Brannigan asked Shollenberger to pay his fine, prompting the melee that left players with facial marks and torn clothing. Shollenberger’s suspension was temporarily lifted pending more evidence.

Jimmy Shollenberger Moline Dike Brannigan Terre Haute, Inc M. N. Sexton Brannigan Hank Severeid Marshalltown Severeid Sexton Brannian Shollemberger Shollenberger Foster Shhalfenberger Severeld Shallenberger Baulevme Branni Plowboys Eis Marshalltown Times-Republican League

Ty Cobb Says He May Quit Baseball After 20 Years

Boston July 13 Ty Cobb announces he is ready to quit active baseball if a successor is found for next season He would hand over the lineup to another player and assume a managerial role from the bench with the Tigers.

Boston Mass Ty Cobb Tigers

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