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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
1
In a rare pitching duel Bentley hurled a no hit contest to lead the champions. Kewanee collected a third straight win by defeating Muncatire Banaks in a tightly contested matchup.
Regional standings show Kewanee edging Muscatine 6 to 6 in a 12 inning slugfest. Harrell Hasbrook Newmeyer and Johnson each contributed two base hits while Beard Newmeter and Lind allowed the runs. Schedule lists games to be played tomorrow with Kewanee at Waterloo Monmouth at Cedar Rapids and Keokuk at Muscatine Burlington at Ottumwa.
Kewanee and Waterloo gear up for a three game series this afternoon with Tom Droban slated to start for the visitors. Droban, previously with the Washington American League club, joins the mound duty while staying under the salary cap. Burlingon, Keokuk and Monmouth press to stay in the pennant chase as Ottumwa and Muscatine drop games, helped by timely hitting from Sheldon and Hollenbeck, Singlin.
Cedar Rapids July 23 Deputy Game Warden Wol lingaworth overheard J D Bing Jr admit plans for turtle doves dinner He was fined 25 in justice court plus costs The search warrant yielded the dove found near a refrigerator The total cost reached 33 65 Blue is a local broker
Chicago lost both games to Philadelphia 6 to 5 and 8 to 6 in a July 23 doubleheader in Philadelphia. Cravath homered for the Phillies, and Lobert Luderus homered for the Phillies in the second game. Chicago tallied early but Philadelphia pulled ahead with hits, errors, and clutch scoring. Mayer finished the night strong for Philadelphia.
Buffalo reports opening day at Fort Erie Ont where straight heat racing highlighted the Grand Circuit. The Dominion of Canada 2:12 trot produced a final where Peter McCormick edged Tommy Horn after Horn led earlier heats. Best mile time was 2:09 4g amid glow track conditions with two other stakes races featuring Bert Carey Dublin Lady Strath Storm and Hollybrand among entries.
On July 22 at the Forks of the Des Moines river, Lawrence Piernger and Forrest Forester caught a 17.5 pound six foot catfish on a bass hook near Frank Gotch farm. The feat capped four days of prolific fishing with 324 fish landed. another three foot specimen was donated to Frank Gotch. The prize will be claimed by the catchers.
In Chicago on July 23 the Cubs erupted in a ninth inning rally to overcome Washington 8 to 5 after trailing 6 to 3. Collins doubled and scored on Fournier’s double, Rath hit in the winning run with two outs and bases loaded. Groom allowed eleven hits but Chicago’s defense limited further scoring. Washington 211001000 8 Chicago 010100103 8. Groom and Henry. Russell, Cicotte and Schalk.
Cleveland lineup shift shows in a midseason matchup as they top the Boston club yesterday. Pitching proves average on both sides with several miscues amid a 8 to 9 scoreline, highlighting changes from prior games and key players like Gregg Caltech Leonard Mal ley Hall and Carrigan in action.
In a five inning clash the Uplifters fell 4 to 3 to Galloway as both sides error prone. James struck out eight for Galloway and Rob erts added key hits. Rees fanned five with no walks for Courier. The outcome ends Courier’s grip on first place as darkness and rain shortened the game at Red Cedar Park with games upcoming Thursday to Saturday. Local fans invited.
Baseball brief recaps with scores from Chicago Cleveland St. Louis and Philadelphia games. National League results include Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis New York Philadelphia and Chicago. American Association and Western League scores list Kansas City Milwaukee Des Moines Sioux City Lincoln Denver Omaha St Paul Topeka. Tomorrow’s schedule notes Cincinnati at Boston St Louis at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York Chicago at Philadelphia.
Washington July 22 Clyde Milan of the Washingtons has not starred as a fielder this year. He has not scooped up fast ones as well as last year and his letting the liners get away has given many runs to opponents. As a base stealer he has been up to expectations, pilfering sacks with the same ardor as last season.
Waterloo parks three runs in the tenth to beat Burlington and extend its seven game streak. Paddy Siglin and Tex Sheldon lead a late surge as Water loo overcomes a three run Burlington eighth and a Pathfinders tenth inning rally to seal the win before a large crowd.
Fragmentary court record shows Morcifus and Kenhare in a judge led exchange. The dialogue hints at a prior proposal and a suspended sentence. No clear verdict or context is provided in the surviving text.
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