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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1923
Page
7
Waterlooo failed to extend its win streak as Cedar Rapids rallied to a 12 to 10 victory. O Shea McEwan Groft Perdirtz and Swanson led the Hawks offense in a high scoring contest amid lively crowd action and erratic pitching from Demarest Storm and Brown.
Harry Vardon advises golfers to decide early in a round whether to play cautiously or take some risks. He notes that always playing safe leads to higher scores, but warns against doubtfully risky plays unless the situation truly demands a go or no. The piece also mentions Monday-Jima Barney on wrist action and a Belgian apprenticeship restraint affecting women.
West High School tops the state in the 1923 rifle finals finishing fourth nationwide in the U S rifle championships. Central High of Washington DC won the Astor Cup. Walter Sipe, undefeated West High shooter for three years, graduates this June.
Brooklyn Robins hosted Cincinnati and dropped an 11 to 4 decision, with Brooklyn fielding poorly amid six errors that fed runs. Caveney homered for Cincinnati while the Reds built a lead as Brooklyn notched 14 hits but underperformed in fielding.
The American League shows Heston toting a 5 4 win over Chicago while Washington outscored Cleveland 12 5 and Philadelphia edged St. Louis 9 5. New York beat Detroit, and Cincinnati topped Brooklyn 11 4 as Chicago earned 8 runs against Boston. American Association and Western League games are noted with Toledo, Kansas City, Columbus, Milwaukee and Wichita results. In boxing, plans unfold for a Waterloo bout with rivaling fighters as Jack Akens faces United Kid in a four round preliminary after Akens’ prior wins, with Rosauer seeking a shot at the St Ansgar challenger.
Jack Rosaner, renowned heavyweight wrestler, returns to action this Wednesday to face Young Sampson of St Ansgar in a finish match at Electric Park. Sampson issued a challenge earlier, raising anticipation among devotees.
From New York to Philadelphia the boxing world awaits a Sellout at Yankee Stadium Monday night as Benny Leonard defends the lightweight crown against Lew Tendler. Leonard is the favorite at near 2 to 1 as both fighters complete training and ticket sales reach a new record.
Newark July 21 former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson and European champion Erminio Spalla, en route to the United States, are tentatively matched for a Dreamland Park bout on August 30. Spalla arrives August 11 to sign the deal while Johnson trains in Atlantic City.
Batter asks about fair fly vs foul and whether a line drive striking a runner is a double play. Answers explain fair ball rules and that a runner must touch all bases. Readers are invited to send questions for reply.
Dubuque regains Mississippi Valley League lead with a 7 to 6 win over Ottumwa. Lindner lasted until the sixth inning before Ford hit a home run and several hits fueled Dubuque’s comeback. Oster starred with four hits and the decisive run, while Kell and Didier worked on the Ottumwa mound.
The Hawks struggle in Waterloo Cedar Rapids series with 10 doubles and five Cedar Rapids homers. McEwan and Perdirtz combine for 100 plus hits. Mullen snaps slump with two first inning singles. Errors reach ten in three days. pitchers and umpires face suspensions and reviews. Claude Willoughby signs to pitch, while John McGraw’s Giants anniversary noted. D. O. K. K. band to perform before Tow’s game with Rock Island.
A. Willford, president of the Waterloo Baseball association, invites Rotarians Kiwanians and Lions to attend the game here next Thursday afternoon in appreciation for their support this season. Ottumwa will be the attraction on that date.
Fredericksburg and Sumner share top spot as the Bremer-Chickasaws race tightens. Nashua shows late strength while Readlyn-Denver leap into contention by routing Waverly. Upcoming games include Fredericksburg at Nashua and Sumner at Readlyn with Tripoli visiting Waverly.
A reader asks about casual water and drops near a ditch beside the fairway with penalties and drop rules. The article explains that casual water not a recognized hazard allows lifting without penalty and dropping within two club lengths, while water in a hazard carries a stroke penalty and drops must follow the rule. It also notes re-dropping after a ball rolls back into a hazard is allowed only in that case.
Albert Knipp, Waterloo light welterweight, faces state champion Roscoe Hall next Friday night in Des Moines. Hall has held his title for three years and defeated top contenders. Knipp aims to keep clean record, having beaten Dart and Des Moines’ Phil Longo previously. Albert’s brother Joe has twice faced Hall, seeking revenge for past losses with strong jabs to the jaw mentioned.
Dubuque Golf Team captured the annual Tri City tournament at Sunnyside links over a Waterloo and Independence lineup. Waterloo finished 14 down, Independence 21 down, with Dubuque narrowly overtaking in the afternoon after leading in the morning. The Waterloo five were Fred McClain Cc K Cropper Arch W McFarlane A B Chandler and C S Goray. A handicap medal play tourney for Sunnyside country club male members was announced for tomorrow.
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