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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1923
Page
5
The Willoughby Hawks defeated Rock Island 7 to 4 in a July ballpark contest. McGoldrick shone in the outfield making two key catches and Willoughby contributed a two bagger as Sudbrook held the Rock Island offense to five hits.
The Yankees beat the Athletics 9 to 2 at Shibe Park amid a shouting mob rushing the field and assaulting umpire Dick Nalin after Whitey Witt singled in the seventh. Nat L. declared a catch for a short hop, prompting fans to protest as Chicago and St. Louis games unfolded in a day of scattered results across the league.
Conecannon robbed McEwan of a homer as Hawks show strong defense and budding offense. Bissell likely to be released. Weeden critiques and Harmon ejects coach after a close call. Rock Island booster day set with Waterloo. Hawks plan trips to Ottumwa and Dubuque before returning Aug. 4.
Waterloo Tigers meet Westfield A C in a baseball matchup at M park tomorrow evening. Plaster and Beilke start for Waterloo while Landau and Rice form the Westfield battery as both clubs seek confident wins and opportunities for out of town games.
Boxing headlines include Angel Firpo set to fight Tom Cowner in St Louis while Benny Leonard seeks a Whit Tex match in New York. Golf news reports Western Open postponement from September to late month and nearly 190 entries for the Midlothian Open Southpaw tournament. Also covered are Fort Leavenworth drill team wins, plus amateur bout results from Columbus and Chicago boxing-manager actions.
International sports writer recalls Johnny Dundee chase for a featherweight crown. He faces Eugene Criqui tomorrow after late-career defeats and shifting weight classes that shaped his erratic pursuit of a title. Dundee hopes fate grants a last chance at glory once more.
Infield play confusion about force plays and double plays on third strike. The question asks if the catcher may drop a ball for a double play with one out and bases loaded and whether a pitcher may wear a sweater during play. The answer notes the umpire’s call was incorrect and provides guidance on proper rulings.
Marshalltown defeats Dubuque 7 to 6 as Christie stars with a second inning homer and two singles. Menard Dillon and Lindner pace the offense and Robertson goes the distance for Marshalltown while McGinnity takes the loss for Dubuque in a July game reported from Marshalltown Iowa.
Ottumwa edged Cedar Rapids 5 to 4 in a 13 inning duel. Didier scored the winning run on a fielder's choice and Joy's single after Heath and Joy advanced on walks. Speas, DeMarest and Rooney led Ottumwa with two hits, while Mattick and Makeover contributed key plays in a tight late-inning rally.
Major league baseball sees a bumper crop of new records in the first three months of the season. Ty Cobb raises his lifetime runs to 1,741, Grover Alexander fires 51 innings without a base on balls, and a 27 to 3 Cleveland victory sets a new run scoring standard. Babe Ruth nears his 59 homer mark as Cy Williams matches a modern record with three homers in one game.
Eugene Criqui, featherweight champion, prepares to risk his title against Johnny Dundee at the Polo Grounds. Criqui says the risk is not great and notes he will sail for France on Aug 2 to box for wounded soldiers. Semifinalists Curtin and Edwards set for the next night.
The article presents a Q and A on golf rule situations including ball identification after a misplay and caddie information, touching a ball on the green, and recalling a stroke when the opponent asks to replay. It notes penalties for ball movement and describes how a player may lose a hole in certain recall scenarios.
Johnny Farrell explains playing from rough depends on the turf. If grass is short and light, you can use a fairway stroke. thick grass requires a heavy club and an upright grip. He urges a punchy, firm swing with the head steady and eyes on the ball. Tomorrow Freddie McLeod discusses shortening the grip.
Ralph Parcaut of Spencer, Iowa, defeated Joe Turner of Washington in a wrestling match at Oskaloosa by taking two of three falls. Parcaut won the first fall in 36 minutes with a head scissors and double wrist lock, Turner captured the second in 24 minutes 40 seconds with a crab hold, and Parcaut clinched the final fall in 36 minutes 35 seconds with a crotch hold and half Nelson. Turner used many holds but Parcaut showed strong defense and easy countering.
Waterloo fans will see MMATC wrestling star Jack Rosauer against Ansgar’s Youne Sampson and boxers United Kid of Waterloo versus Jack Akins of Anamosa in four round prelims. Albert Knipp meets Chuck Samica in six rounds, Joe Knipp faces Tuffy Carman, Jackie Leonard collides with Over Round Lake in four rounds, with Red Ferger and Young Wagner in the remaining bout. Extra seating boosts park capacity for the event.
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