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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1920

Page

4

Moose Rout Traer Ball Club In River Park Tilt

The Moose defeated Traer 19 to 1 at Gedar River Park Centerday afternoon in a hitting contest. Traer pitcher Pace allowed spilt air with a spitball dispute, while Moose hitters paced by Manahl and Wilson with multiple safeties.

Gane Cedar River Park Pield Moose Tracer Gedar River Park Center Traer Jones Court Jef Colert Hhem Babe Ruth Wilson Sta C. Casjaska Tracr Woody Mr. Castaska Frank Malahl Faber Trace Briggs Wy. Maneht Wally Manahl Saio Moo Wathering Sparks Wohler Metcalf

Standings and Saturday Results From Baseball Pennants

Standings show several leagues with teams like Cleveland Washington Philadelphia New York Boston and Pittsburgh leading divisions. Saturday results include Chicago Milwaukee Toledo Columbus Louisville St Paul Minneapolis Terre Haute and others across American and National Leagues and Three I League.

Thetrek Cleveland Nate A Washington Philadelphi New York Boston Pittsburgh Mrooklyn M Iadelphia Cioetinati St. Louis Louisville Tuledog Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Indianapolis Columbue Thises Seagues Race Island Moline Ausville Gedar Rapidagh Bloomingwondel Terre Haute Hockford Saturdax Pako Philadelphia Creimnatt O Rey Putrm Brooklyn Paradelphia American Association Louisviits Toledo U Juavapolie Columbus Kansasity St Paul Hiesminglon Poona Pet New Staeee Goa York Chicago Bud Washington ST. Uus Bigs Doe Trinit Philadelphiary Brouhiya Mirsburgt Evans Oat Hockford Mellie

Slim Caldwell Proving Valuable for Cleveland Club

Cleveland manager Speaker lauds Slim Caldwell for turning into a strong pitcher with over a dozen wins and few defeats. He notes Caldwell’s improving form as the season advances and predicts he will help Cleveland secure the American League pennant and challenge in the National League series. Caldwell previously faced criticism with the Yankees, but now excels with the Indians and prefers his Cleveland position.

New York Yankees Speak Tidiane Noj Caldwell Eestern Ant Yankees Speaker Sim Cleveland Slim

Never Again plank seals Leonard's training vow after defeat

Benny Leonard and manager Billy Gibson vow strict training discipline after Leonard’s loss to Charlie White in Benton Harbor. Leonard admits lax preparation nearly cost him the title and pledges at least two weeks of hard work before any future bout. Charley Leonard urged readiness as White’s left hook proved decisive.

Benny Leonard Charlie White Benton Harbor Benny White Leonard Billy Gibson Charley Lelti Genny Gibson Gib- Jon Stunzas Teonard Gib- Ion

Traer Pitcher Defends Spitball Use on Waterloo Field

A 1920 league rule review is cited as Traer pitcher Pace faces scrutiny over the spitball during a Cedar River game against Waterloo. The rule bans applying saliva or foreign substances to the ball, with umpires removing violators and suspending them 14 days. The joint rules committee later allowed bona fide spitball users to pitch if certified by April 14.

Traer Cedar River Pace

City Golf Tournament Seeks Waterloo Players

The city golf committee invites Waterloo golfers to a tournament on August 7. C K Cropper must receive entry and $2 by July 31 noon. Field limited to 64 with 32 in championship flight and prizes of golf shoes and hose. Qualifying score may be nine holes. matches run 18 holes, finals 34.

Waterloo C. K. Cropper Lewis Miller Ruunerup H. G. Phinney Byrnes Park

Iowa State Sets Tough Missouri Valley Schedule

Ames July 26 The Iowa State college basketball team will face every Missouri Valley Conference opponent at least twice next winter per athletics director CG. W. Mayser. The squad benefits from last season's regulars and gains Maury Kent added to the roster. Two games with Drake and Grinnell are likely. The schedule lists Missouri at Columbia, Kansas at Ames, Kansas State at Ames, Washington at St. Louis, Oklahoma at Ames, Nebraska at March, Nebraska at Lincoln.

Ames Iowa State College Missouri Valley Conference CG. W.mayser Town State Maury Kent Went University of Wisconsin Drake Grinnell T-S Missouri Galamabia la Lo Kansas University Ian Kansas’ State Ames Dan Washington St. Louis Nebraska Marehb Lincoln

Olympic trapshooting honors go to Mark Arie

Antwerp July 6 America swept the Olympic trapshooting event taking the first five places. Mark Arie Champaign Illinois was the Olympic champion with 95 of 100. Frank M. Troe Vancouver Washington was second with 90. Horace Bonser Cincinnati Frank & Wright Buffalo and Fred Plum Atlantic City tied for third with 87. The Canadian Montgomery finished sixth and others were eliminated before the final 10. The medals will be presented tomorrow by Coun. S De Bailiet Latour at his chateau.

Antwerp America Mark Arie Champaign Frank M. Treeh Vancouver Wash Arie Troe Horace Bonser Cincinnati Frank & Wright Buffalo Fred Plum Atlantic City Montgomery

Spor y Flashes and Baseball Skirmishes Across Cities

Spor y Flash es Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, removed from a train at Joliet amid a welcome by Chicago rivals at the station. In Ostend Spain defeats the American polo team. New York Babe Ruth belts his 35th home run as Greene loses to Orchard in Orchard Iowa. Orchard beats Greene 3 to 0 with Whitford Unger battery. Orchard to meet New Hampton next Thursday at Riceville during a community picnic. Charles City Northwestern Cement loses 2 to 1 to Mason City in a nine inning game.

Jack Johnson Jala Joliet Chigage Negrons Ostend New York Babe Ruth Greene Orchard Whitford Unger Battery Hopkins Shores New Hampton Riceville Charles City Northwestern Cement Mason City Yeekarday

Two Kinds of Campaigns Described by Uncle Harry

In a club discussion Uncle Harry explains presidential campaigns. A front porch campaign keeps the candidate at home receiving delegations and telegraphing speeches, while a swing around the circle tour has the candidate traveling the country to give speeches. Harding and McKinley examples are noted. Coolidge is mentioned as a VP candidate option.

Uncle Harry Joe Toe Jimmy Helen Cox Warding Senator Harding McKinney Marion McKinley Canton Coolidge Massachusetts Gev Dariecretic Fran

Beaver Beavers Park Tree Cutting Feat Report

A beaver experimentally placed at work on a tree about T2 feet long and feet 6 inches thick felled the trunk after long labor. The animal bathed, ate a supper of bread and carrots, and worked through the night to divide the log into three sections for shelter and transport.

Christian Science Monitor

Fulton Set to Box Wills in Newark Ring Clash

Fred Fulton of Minnesota meets Kentucky Negro Harry Wills in a 12 round heavyweight bout at the First Regiment Armory in Newark New Jersey. Fulton weighs 216 pounds, Wills 214. Other bouts include Britton vs Thomas Dundee vs Fitzsimmons Moran vs Kenney.

Fred Fulton Newark Associated Press N. J Fred ‘Fulton Minnesota Harry’ Wills First Regiment Armory Fulton Wills Jack Britton Marcel Thomas Johnny Dundee Eddie Fitzsimmons Frank Moran Pittsburgh Wild Burt Kenney New York

Armstrong Captures Northwestern Tennis Title At Deep Hav

Joe Armstrong of St Paul won the Northwestern Tennis association singles championship by defeating Paul Bennett of Winnipeg in the finals at Deep Hav courts. The final scores were 1-3, 7-4, 6-0.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn Joe Armstrong St. Paul Northwestern Tennis Association Paul Bennett Winnipeg Manitoba

Louisville lefty throws no hit no run game in Toledo

In a scheduled contest at Toledo on July 26, Louisville pitcher Tommy Long delivered a no hit no run game against the Tigers. The performance stood out in a routine matchup as Long dominated the Toledo lineup, preserving a shutout through the innings pitched.

Associated Praay Toledo Tommy Long Louisville

Judge advises young joyriders in court in Dubuque

Justice of the Peace Henry Buckley offered light counsel to two young auto drivers arrested for speeding. He urged teaching the girls to drive, suggesting he could embrace both youths if they guided the girls responsibly.

Dubuque, Ta Justice of the Peace Henry Buckley Munty

Spencer sets double trap world record at Hazard trophy

Mason City reports veteran shooter Charles Spencer, of St. Louis, set a new open world record in the Hazard trophy double target event, hitting 98 of 100. Records previously stood at 96 set by William Ridley in 1912 and tied by Clarence Platt in 1917. Joe Kautsky finished third with 93. Lew McCarthy will join the St. Louis Nationals as bought by the team treasurer P H O’Brien announced.

Mason City Charles Spencer St. Louis William Ridley What. Cheer, Jr Denver Colo Clarence Platt Bridgetown N. J Chicago P. H. O O’brien Butte Mont Maré Anderson Britt Joe Kautsky Fort Dodge Jra A. Ginving Longmont du Pont Oy Loe Associated Press Lew McCarthy New York Nationals H. Mason St. Louis Nationals Mason

Property transfers across Gilbertville Waterloo evolve parcels

The document lists multiple land transfers and deeds in Gilbertville and Waterloo areas. Transactions include lots and blocks in Orig. Plat, Home Park, Cowin's and Peek's additions, with parties such as Floyd Stevenson Mary J Miller Frances Hemsworth G J Bristol and John Klein.

Kia Hawk County Anstract Co Floyd Stevenson Mary JL. Miller Block & Howrey & McWilliams Ree Terlog Frances Hemsworth G. J. Bristol Home Park Water- Joo George J. Hill O Son Orig Cedar Falls William Schmitz John Klein Saacres Ville Henry Klein Tom Klein Gilbertville Maggie Proctor John ,Klein Vilage of Cea .Ee M. A. Finnang John, Klein Elizabeth Weber Waterloo Herbert H. Dixson Thomas’ G. Torpey Peek Herbert B. Dixson John J. Dixson Lot Cowin Dixson Ge Asstbertville John T4 Thomas Torper Posies Evalyn ER. Torpey Herbert BR

Irkutsk houses use vapor baths with heated stones

In Irkutsk each house has a vapor bath separate from the main building. Stones are heated on a fire and water poured on them, producing steam that fills the bath when the doors close. Bathers sit on benches and steam their bodies to cleanse and relieve fatigue.

Irkutsk Asin

Vapor Baths and Historic Misplacements Across Ages

The excerpt describes communal vapor baths using cherry branch brushes and cold water splashes, with baths four times monthly in the evening, plus larger city baths and public facilities. It then mixes in a tale of Catherine Howard’s ghost haunting the facility, followed by notes on Atlantic discoveries and historic shipwrecks tied to early cable laying and Maury.

Discovery of Shakespeare Signature at Hampton Court

London authorities declare a wall signature on the Haunted Gallery at Hampton Court authentic dating 314 years. The Shakespeare company reportedly visited in 1606 and performed Hamlet before King Christian of Denmark, in a scene tied to the gallery.

William Shakespeare Hampton Court London Christian Denmark

Undersea Mountain Laura Ethel Peaks 800 Miles Offshore

Oceanographers map the Atlantic bed and locate the Laura Ethel mountain about 800 miles from shore. It rises 20,000 feet above the basin low, and would appear if seas were 200 feet lower. East of it lies Mount Chaucer and west lies Saint Hill.

Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Basin Atlantic

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