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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1914

Page

5

Hitting and pitching shine in tense park games

Two Muskie star lingers stood out as Johan, Lunt and Colewan led both games. Meissner, Ned Smith and Wintz contributed sparkling plays in the outfield while Sheldon handled 22 chances without an error as Waterle’s team split the doubleheader.

Pep Deutle Watry Petore Avrane Vdocal Park Foyre Grand Way If Tirhed Tie Park Sions Paneag Nyprinetei Rook Istana Toni Strong Thorend Snee Winpiy Fleming Tel Andres Tom Prekan Aastertiny Andy One Ming Howard Tuttle Waterle Thee del the Sands Heiaround Sarker Meissner Ned Smith Askland Erday Hellenhe Waterloo Wintz Mestiles Lin Sheldon Johan Ward Flollenbeck Hells Melis Evans Love Mel Wim Lindberg McAuley

Muscatine Dominates Doubleheader In Local Baseball

Muscatine wins both ends of a doubleheader with robust hitting and solid defense. Key contributors include Medan, Keokuk, and Nelson as Muscatine piles up runs while Water works and fielding support hold off Keokuk threats. Final totals reflect strong baserunning and timely hits as Muscatine advances to games at Waterloo and other sites.

Renewed Interest In Pennant Race

The Central association pennant race tightens as Burlington, Waterman, and Muscatine surge to the fore while injuries thin the lineup. Waterlon and Muscatine gain strength, narrowing the field with Cedar Falls, Clinton, and Keokuk still in contention. A few wins could shift the lead as teams jockey for position.

Ralingtum Associaioy Purlfbeton Waterhan Muscacine de Uw Tie Pesmaar Burlington Watts Alond Waterlon Muscatine Burlingter Nuns Waterloo Clinton Keokuk

Sportsmen Organize Protective Assn at Cedar Rapids

A Cedar Rapids area meeting formed the Protective Association for Sportsmen. Officers elected include Ro Nogsnt as president, Skye as secretary, and Mekota as treasurer. The group aims to protect legitimate sport and oversee enforcement of game rules. A game warden was appointed with plans to expand patrols and coordinate with Cedar Rapids authorities.

Lewa WLIO Cedar Raptie Ro Nogsnt Tee Opt Skye OL Mekota Sose Gagne Cita Tienshaw

Marshalltown-Town and Clinton Halved Honors in Doubleheader

The Clinton team won the first game 2 to 1 in a slugging contest while Marshalltown claimed the second 1 to 0 behind solid pitching by Jihirter. In the later action, Burlington and Hock Island split, with Ishland taking their third straight from Burlington as Culver and Roling contributed on defense and Wilkus provided solid infield work. The Pathfinders stopped Wilkos in the sixth, and Uy earned the win for Burlington in a tight contest.

Uintan Mareshalltown Mharshalltows Daly Miershalltown Clinton Tod Marshalltown Marshalka Mitchell Darrow Raines Taylor Andreen Meam Maeshallease Mt Milloy Om Oferma Harter Hock Island Burlington Pathfinders Wilkos Ktogss Uy Hurlington Culver Wilkus Ross Cand Thruska

Cedar Valleyline Forfeited Cont est by Forfeit and Schedule Notes

Cedar Valley line forfeited to Gulloways for not appearing Saturday evening. Gillowteant cont down the lead of Vogtoa and Mie three legd igorlabe air, now shaping a pole for the Jabbers' league pennant. Week schedule lists Tuesday Courier and Reporter vs Posto, Thursday Calloway vs Postoffice, vs Cedar Valley Hew. Des Moines notes state fish and game funds show slight decrease in hunter licenses, expenses higher than receipts. intercollegiate events open with twenty-one teams entering.

Cedar Valley Line Gillowe Vogtoa Mie Courier Posto OWA Pestant Game Fund Des Moines Iowa

Gets Hoby Claims League Pennant A

Boston manager Gill Carrigan asserts the Red Sox have a fighting chance to win the American League pennant after acquiring pitcher Dick Hotlitzel from the Cincinnati Reds. The statement emphasizes renewed optimism and a pivotal trade impact on the pennant race.

Boston Red Sox Dick Hotlitzel Cincinnati Reds Gill Carrigan Boston Slab

Sootkes Central Association Scores Report

Yesterday's baseball results show Waterlog 5-4 over Cedar Rapids, Clinton 5-0, Marshalltown 5-1, Muscatine 2-4, Keokuk 0-1. Rock Island 7 over Burlington 6. National and American Leagues listed with multiple city matchups and standings updates.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Burlington Muscatine Keokuk Rock Island Central Association Waterlog Clinton

Alligator Gar Caught Near Quincy Seven Feet Long

Record fish caught after two hours of hand work in a slough off the Mississippi River near Quincy. The alligator gar measured seven feet two inches, weighed 269 pounds, with a 19 inch open mouth and 38 inch girth. Teeth about one inch long. body contained eight carp and smaller fish.

Mississiau River Quine

Cubs Defeated Brooklyn Star in Short Set Finale

Chicago Cubs defeated Brooklyn in a brief series, mauling Napoleon Racker in one inning and moving within two and a half games of the league leaders as Giants were idle. Key players included Pigree, Zabel, Bresnahan for Brooklyn and Rucker, Renthae, Schutz, Miller for Chicago.

Chicago Indy Napoleon Racker Cubs Brooklyn West Side Racers Giants Chivago

New Attendance Record For League Set In Central Association

Waterloo set a new attendance record for a league series with 5 234 fans on Sunday and 40 468 total admissions over the three days. Friday drew 958 paid admissions and Saturday 909, lifting three day totals to 22 443, the highest for the Central association. Bunny fans helped make Sunday the sport’s busiest day in the city as more than 900 rode trains and many more came by car. The Bunny team was accompanied by the regimental band and paraded through streets before and after the game.

Waterloo Bunsy-Jay Combes Adivision Central Association Nevriy

Press Box Notes Highlight Dramatic Sunday Baseball Double Victory

Sunday proved a red letter day with a double victory and crowds far above expectations. Visitors train arrival parade and grandstand scenes were filmed for Palace theatre exhibition. Cedar Rapids Gazette’s Vic Harris and Republican’s John Hinek attended with Bunny Booster Hahn. Meander and Wambs Wallis drew sports writers’ praise while Bunnyfielder and local star faced off in standout display.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo Grandstand Palace Theatre Vic Harris The Cedar Rapids Gazette John Hinek Republican Bunny Booster Hahn

Rival to Walter Johnson Developed in New York State League

Former big leaguers in the New York State league rate pitcher Ritter highly after watching him in Scranton farm games. He has won 6 of 7 starts, with only 2 earned runs allowed in his first six games and at least one hit in every outing. Two three baggers powered rallies, aided by fielding errors in the others.

Sheldon White Mrailes Wong Siglin Coleman Muskie Ava Ritter Scranton Giants Chalmers, Humphries George Pierce

Series ends with sold-out grand stand and big Bunnyville delegation

The finale featured a larger crowd than expected as tickets sold on trains and at two downland stores and the park. Yrohan did not start strong but Drohan's recent form inspires confidence. Clinton opens a three game series as Muscatine presses the Jays, Waterloo heads on a twelve day trip, tomorrow being ladies day with potential big crowds.

Downland Bunnyville Clinton Pilots Muscatine Jays Waterloo

Cave Man Elopement Casein St Louis

In St Louis on July 20 Leonard Spitala failed to be found after abducting his sweetheart Hasie Guaring a 15 year old girl as she left home. Spitala and three companions drove by, seized Rosie as she went to work, and placed her in a carriage amid a local Italian custom. The father pursued but was outdistanced and may forgive his daughter.

St. Louis Leonard Spitala Hasie Guaring Italy Spitala Guarino Rosie

Dances in His 108th Year at Creek Reunion

A Creek community paper notes a centenarian, age 108, entertaining with a dance at a gathering in Stover Oklahoma on July 20. The event highlights enduring tradition and senior Native American participation in local culture.

Stbver Okla Creek

Denver community notes and local incidents

Christ Monling from Fredericksburg will move to Denver after purchasing Laura Daimmerman’s residence. Mrs. JH Walberg hosted the Mission society gathering. Mrs Hertha Vogelaang and her child visited relatives in Freeport. St Henry Schumacher broke a finger unloading hay. Mrs. Fred Robinson returned from Iowa City hospital. Miss Misse Presnen recovering from typhoid malaria. Reinholder fell from a roof during painting, injuring himself. Mrs. Wm Sagsman ill at home. Mrs. Henry Neverman returned from Colfax. Rose Kliendienst of Waterloo visited Denver. Hertha Lobeck and Amelica Bayer visited Galena. Mrs. Conrad Steege hosted a birthday gathering. George Jahnke shipped a load of stock to Chicago.

Denver Christ Monling Fredericksburg Laura Daimmerman Mission Society JH. Walberg Hertha Vogelaang Freeport St. Henry Misse Presnen Reinholder Clausing H. H. Mohsing Wm. Sagsman Henry Neverman Colfax Rose Kliendienst

Century Old Reveler Joins Dance in Stilwell

A centenarian, aged 108, attended the celebration near Stilwell and kept time with the orchestra beating a tom-tom. He joined in the dancing and even performed with the figures, displaying surprising agility for his age.

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