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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1923
Page
5
Brown threw eight scoreless innings as the Hawks defeated Rock Island 9 to 3. McGoldrick starred with four hits and six strikeouts, while Kelly, Mullen, and Brown contributed key runs and defensive plays in a high energy contest.
Duluth Minnesota veteran Walter Hoover, hailed as a world champion sculler, announces he will not travel to Baltimore for the national regatta to row against Paul Costello. Other items note boxing results in Peoria and Memphis, with Dempsey Firpo heavyweight talks and a British fencing team departure to the United States. Train schedule details to Chicago from Union Station are included.
In a four game slate, Chicago powered past Pittsburgh 12 to 3 as Meadows started on the mound and the Cubs tallied nine runs in rapid sequence. Reds edged by St. Louis 9 to 7 in Cincinnati while the Giants beat the Phillies 5 to 4. Indians crushed Browns 12 to 3 in St. Louis, Williams hitting his eighteenth homer, and Chicago rainout pushed back a Chicago contest. Sparks fly as players move between clubs including Jack Crouse joining White Sox and Homer Blankenship and Louis Rosenberg sent to Galveston for seasoning.
Arthur Nordquist former Hawk Twirler pitched Ackley to a 43 to 3 victory over Efflora yesterday. Outfielder Concannon showed well in tryouts with three catches, a single and a home run. Manager Thomason noted a rare absence from full game play. Nearly 300 fans showed despite a rough Sunday. Local baseball enthusiasm remains high amid sparse wolf sightings. Pete Groft became the first M-V player to steal first, then a wild rundown led to a dropped ball and a return to first. Quincey college coach Harmon worked behind the plate for the first time as Rock Island papers trim space for football. Rumors swirl about Walter Flanigan’s NFL franchise bid and boxing hopes involving Sammy Mandell and Sailor Larsen.
Benny Leonard defeated Lew Tendler by a 15 round decision at Yankee Stadium before about 70,000 fans. Leonard dominated with perfect timing and control, while Tendler showed courage amid a brutal beating. Gate estimates projected receipts near 500000 with Leonard receiving the larger share of the purse.
Members of Phi Sigma Chi begin first round 18 hole matches this week to determine the frail champion. Eldred Haselton of the athletic committee announced pairings including Jenkins versus Wood and Grosy versus Steely among others with two byes for Coutts and Rugg.
In Chicago Williams led a national mile event finishing strong as St Louis posted a high total. The meet highlighted top national marks with Amarigga and Talal adding key points for their teams.
In New York City at Yankee Stadium Benny Leonard, the lightweight champion for six years, overwhelmed Lew Tendler of Philadelphia with a relentless series of left jabs and powerful rights. Through rounds 11 to 15 Leonard controlled the pace, scoring clean blows to Tendler’s head and body, sending Tendler reeling and bloodied as the crowd roared for a knockout that never came.
The 13-year-old pacing star Single G, son of Anderson Wilkes, won his 76th victory in 116 starts at Columbus driving park amid a free-for-all event. He led the field, increasing earnings to about $20,000, with a second mile heat time of 2.92.
Gene Sarazen cautions that in mashie golf the wrists must stay fairly rigid except for high pitches. Hands should carry through to the ball and not stop at impact to avoid lifting the ball. Johnny Farrell’s note on recovery from the rough adds context for tomorrow.
Cedar Rapids defeated Ottumwa 3 to 2 to even the series. Ford led with a first inning home run and added a fourth inning single, with further scoring on passed balls and timely hits. Swanson Cooper Doran and Ford produced key offensive plays as Ottumwa managed two runs. Umpires Severeid and Pederson called the game in 1 hour 53 minutes.
Dubuque defeated Marshalltown 8 to 5 in a Roberts Street tilt. Captain Armstrong contributed three hits while Menard hit a homer with the bases empty. Delaney and Holsclaw worked for pitchers, with Delaney taking the loss as Armstrong stole two bases and a double play ended the game.
Expert answers address a case of a diagonal ditch across a fairway and ball drop rules. The player must keep the entry spot between himself and the hole when dropping, even if it forces a rough drop, and may not follow the flight line. Also guidance on amateur reinstatement and replay rules for out of bounds or identified balls.
New York July 24 Fans shift focus from recent Tendler Leonar d bout to the world featherweight championship clash Thursday at the Polo Grounds. Eugene Criqui, holder, faces Johnny Dundee, the New York Italian challenger, in a bout that could crown a new champion. Dundee has a storied past with Kilbane and was recognized after defeating Danny Fresh in a suspension-era sequence.
In a twilight league six inning tie at League Park, St Pauls M E and First M E played a tight game ending 2 to 2 as darkness halted play. Berray pitched for St Pauls with Truak behind the plate. Sheridan and Lowe were the battery for First M E.
A reader asks about a batted ball hitting a rock and going for a safe hit. The piece explains sac bunts can yield multiple bases and warns that a catcher’s wild throw after a walk may allow all runners to advance. Send questions to Charles D. Mite for official answers.
A drugstore ad proclaims Hair Groom keeps even stubborn unruly hair combed all day in any style. The copy emphasizes low cost and convenience for daily grooming.
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