Galloways Win From Post Office James Callan Greatly Excited
In a chaotic sporting day, Chicago defeated New York in ten innings as Callahan protested fiercely and was ejected. Sheridan argued forfeiture over interference as Callahan fled the field.
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
1
In a chaotic sporting day, Chicago defeated New York in ten innings as Callahan protested fiercely and was ejected. Sheridan argued forfeiture over interference as Callahan fled the field.
Standings show the Courier team moving to second place in the Jobbers League after a 13 to 5 victory. The game highlights include strong defense and decisive runs securing the lead. Players and exact box score details are not provided in the readable text.
Webster City Iowa July 26 The Horse Review reports The Deacon owned and driven by George LeValley has won 58 heats in three seasons placing it among the world s elite. The horse ranks in the top 56 trotters with a 215 4 mark and is well known across Iowa and neighboring states ahead of upcoming fairs and circuit races.
New York report states Charles Strent veteran winger once with the New York Americans has been sold to the Providence team of the International League from Washington Tart spring. The club made the announcement. A Courier want ad will rent your house.
Last night Galloways defeated the Post Office boys in a high scoring game that became one sided after the visitors were hampered by missing their pitcher and first baseman. Morris pitched four hits allowed, Ward backed him with solid defense, while Schuck and Purtell struggled on the mound for the Post Office. The Courier jumps to second place in the Jobbers League standings as Galloways gain ground with few games played. Next, Engravers meet Naumans at Prospect Park Saturday at 6 oclock.
Yesterday's scores include Indianapolis 2 Louisville 1 in the American Association, Minneapolis 8 St Paul 1, Des Moines 5 St Joseph 4 in the Western League, Denver 5 Omaha 0, Wichita 3 Sioux City, Lincoln 17 Toneka 1, Bloomington 4 Decatur 2, Peoria 2 Davenport 1, Quincy 6 Dubuque 1, Danville 2 Springfield 7, Hannibal 2 Muscatine 1, Keokuk 5 Kansas City, Galesburg 6 2 Mundmouth 10 8 in the Three I League and other exhibitions.
New York Yankees short article notes Hal Chase’s quick thinking in the fifth inning. Eddie Walsh reached via walk, Rath bunted for a possible rally, but Chase directed infielders, dashed for the bunt, fielded it barehanded, and threw to Hartzell to retire Walsh. The play prevented a potential run as Zeider’s bunt followed and the inning ended with no score.
The article notes a postponed contest between the Engravers and the Gallo- Ways possibly scheduled earlier in the day. It describes the Robbers' League contests as light and refreshing as ozone at Prospect Park, urging fans to attend and enjoy the games.
Chicago July 26. R C Clemens, pitcher for Buffalo Center, has been hired by the Chicago Cubs at 300 dollars a month, then paying Buffalo Center 500 for his release. Clemens is 20 years old and a promising prospect. He tried out with Dubuque and Mason City in spring but was not fast enough for those teams. The Cubs signed him after a two hour workout in Chicago last Sunday and he will report there tomorrow morning.
Ringling Brothers to perform in our city on Wednesday August 14 featuring the new spectacle Joan of Arc with 1200 workers hundreds of horses a ballet of 300 dancers and a train of scenery on a vast main tent stage Chicago praised the act at its Coliseum opening this April. The show includes 375 performers many foreign artists never seen in America. Notable acts include the Ty Bell Human Butterflies the Rooney family equestrians Capt Huling’s two seals troupes and the Hin ez Kimball acrobats. Foreign agents report Europe and Asia provided the talent for this year’s tour. The importation cost was substantial.
The Ringlings travel in eighty five sixty-foot cars forming a mile long train with five sections. They boast 650 horses and 1000 wild animals, daily expenses of 7600 dollars, and the vast canvas covers fourteen acres. The show includes a remarkable giraffe named Big Fritz captured in India, and entertainers from Africa and India assist in performances. The parade previews the season’s reorganized spectacle, hailed as the most magnificent yet.
Miss Ray Wood, famed Coca Cola advert model and renowned window dresser, demonstrates the Durham Duplex razor in Waterloo. She talks rapidly yet holds a new record by not speaking for four hours and 15 minutes, while appearing in Schuneman's show window all day Saturday.
Dr. Shallenberger a Chicago specialist with a large practice returns to our city for the 140th visit and offers free consultations at Hotel Logan Waterloo on Saturday July 27. He is described as an honest, courteous physician who diagnoses cases well and believes a talk with him benefits patients regardless of whether they begin treatment.
Advertisement urges every parent to obtain the Brady War Pictures text master from the Water loo Evening Courier. Sixteen sections released weekly with a coupon visible on page 3, encouraging schoolchildren to view the wartime series.
An eminent skin specialist announces ethine double strength as a universally effective freckle remover. Sold by first class druggists with a money back guarantee if it fails. Early use shows improvement with some freckles vanishing, and the product is claimed harmless to tender skin.
A return cricket match will be played Sunday afternoon at Prospect Park at 3 o'clock. All interested are invited to attend. Edstor's note expresses curiosity about the game and plans to observe from the sidelines along with baseball fans.
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