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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1921

Page

5

Cleveland Ring Boston 3-0 in Final Game of Series

Cleveland wins 3 to 0 at Boston, Morton dominant with two hits allowed to Boston. Detroit beats Philadelphia 18 to 6. Heilmann hits his third homer in two days as Philadelphia errors mount. St Louis edge Brooklyn 1-0 on McHenry homer. Cubs fall to Phillies 6-2. Giants down Reds 10-7 in 16 innings.

Morton Red Sox St. Louis Brooklyn Boston Cleveland Thormehien Ell Tn Ewa Debais Gardner Gasss Gurus Prait MeIoni Cereland Bostes teHs Thormahien Russell Pitcher Thor Emmke Cole Bassler Worrell Uasty Freeman Wolf Perkins Stiles Lazis St. Lois McHenry Stu Louis Fane Mitchell Pfeffer Taylor Pfretter Clemons Phillies Cubs Chicago Philadelphia Hubbell Gerdie Rapp Hubvel Brugey York Martin Jones Daly Giants Rede Cincioneti New Yorks Cincinnati New York Donahue Yan Cincinnari Ryan Lailee Smith Snyder Markle Gearg Coombe Wingo Hargrave Pittsburgh

Iowans Tie for Honors at Snelling Shoot

Two Iowans tied for zone handicap honors at the Great Lakes Zone shooting tournament at Fort Snelling Minnesota. Dave Faulkee Worthington Minn won the shootoff after a 25 straight break. Chan Powers Decatur Ill won the 18 yard championship with a perfect 1200 plus score.

Fort Snelling Minn Jaly En FJ Fincel Dabnaue Otto Penton Indianapolis Chan” Powers Decatur Ill Great Lakes Long Grove W. S. Hoon Jewell Charles Hummel la Porte City G. A Smith Marshalltown Te. M. Jones Sioux City Dibuque JB. Cox Jeffer Foster Mason City C. Smith Grandy Center August Meier

19 Ringers in One Game Reported at Dubuque Picnic

At the Elks picnic in Dubuque Iowa two teams led by William Woolrich and Chris Lenihan faced Ben Triller and Peter Kies in a horseshoe pitching contest. The match drew crowds and was ultimately halted due to darkness after four shoes circled the peg multiple times.

Dubuque Associated Press Babuque William Woolrich Chris Lenihan Ben Triller Peter Kies Elks

Ruth must homer today to stay ahead of 1920 pace

The Associated Press reports Babe Ruth must hit four home runs today to stay ahead of his 1920 pace. If not, he would try again tomorrow to match last year’s mark. Ruth faces Cleveland pitchers in New York after a July 30-31 sequence in St Louis two decades ago.

the Associates Press New York Babe Ruth Vangtlder St. Louis Shocker Cleveland

A Comic Strip in Type Twin Red Lecture Burglary Hold Up Dialogue

A typed comic strip depicts a husband and wife debating whether to confront burglars in their house. The wife accuses the husband of cowardice for not waking to defend their home while they hear noises and imagine intruders. The man insists he would rather be a live coward than a dead hero, and the exchange ends with the husband downgrading the risk as the cat is blamed for any noises. The strip is syndicated by Associated Editors.

Corigus

Cedar Falls and Readlyn Split Even in Horseshoes

Cedar Falls and Readlyn horseshoe teams split results with Readlyn winning five of nine in the first set and Cedar Falls taking eight of nine in the second set. Individual scores feature Readlyn players F L Eickman F Kinap Meyer Pap es and Cedar Falls players E O'Del W Coombs J Petersen and S Huntley. Garwin visits Cedar Falls today.

Cedar Falls Readlyn F. L. Eickman F. Kinap E. C. Odelt W. W.coombs FL . Meyer I. A. Papes Cedar’ Falls J. M. Petersen S. Huntley Cedar Falis Garwin

Canadian American Quoit Pitchers Stage Championship Games

American quiet pitchers from Chicago Fort Wayne and Buffalo join Canadian players in Toronto as the Dominion Quoiting Association opens its annual tournament with the championship at stake. Notable entrants include William Grant Tom Watson Dave Miller and C B Bell.

Preagy Toronto Canada Dominion Quoiting Association William Grant Tom Watson Chicago Dave Miller Fort Nayne Ind C. B. Bell Buffalo

May and Davis to meet in horseshoe title series

Akron fireman George May, 1920 world champion, was matched to play Charles C. Davis of Columbus in an 11 game title series in Akron next Friday night. Davis defeated Charles Bobbitt of Lancaster, the 1957 national tournament winner, this week in St Petersburg, Florida.

Associated Press Columbus George Akron Charles C. Davis Davis Charles Bobbitt Lancaster St. Petersburg Fla

Schafer Takes Up Golf to Improve Billiards

Chicago July 30 young Jake Schafer has taken up golf to improve his billiard play. The cue expert, who once threatened to outdo his father, will make Chicago his home after living in San Francisco. His manager Charles Lennes advised the switch to the Hnks.

Associated Press Chicago Jake Schafer Baikline San Francisco Charles Lennes Hnks

Burke Knocks Sharpe in Second Round at New York Bout

In New York sports flashes Jack Burke of Pittsburgh stops Harry Sharpe of London in the second round of a planned 12 round bout. In Cleveland the boxing commission overturned a referee decision and awarded the middleweight title to Bryan Downey for his victory over Johnny Wilson Wednesday night.

New York Jack Burke Pittsburgh Harry Sharpe London Cleveland Cleveland Boxing Commission Jimmy Gardner Bryan Downey Johnny Wilson

Men’s suit cleaned and pressed for 8 dollars

An advertisement notes men’s suit cleaning and pressing service offered at eight dollars. The line mentions Waterloo and Zeenire as possible business names or locations in a terse classifieds segment.

Waterloo Zeenire Oo

Ruth Hits 101st Homer in Major League Race

Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees becomes the first player this season to reach the 101 home runs mark, tying records and leading the American League slugging in a week of standings updates. Frank Frisch tops N L runs with 77 while Ty Cobb’s batting slips as Rogers Hornsby leads with .416.

National Pittsburgh New York Boston Brooklyn St Louis Chicagre Cincinnati Talladelphia Cleveland Agentashington Detroit Chicago Babe Ruth Hndelsora Rena Ger Yankees Frank Frisch Giants Jaue Lerages Rath Jons Harry Heilmann Detroit Tigers Ty Cobb Tigers Tris Speaker Georgia Peach St. Harris Washington George Sisler St. Louis George Kelly Meusel Phillies Rogers _ Hornsby St. Louis Star Hornsby Pap” “Young Cutshaw Smith Benny Frisch Jors Mensel Maranville Fourmier B-Grimes C. Williams Philadelpnia Maisei Roush Mann Reb Russell Minneapolis Bunny Kansas City Russell Jamerican Association Gainer Milwaukee Russelle Baird Indianapolis Birke Louisville Lear Milwaupke Good lBriet Kameas City Gearin Thorpe Toledo Wisher Minnéapolis Acosta Lelivelt Wester Omaha Jack Lekvelt Tuemiar Jack East Wichita Hin Lelweil Harper Oklahoma City Ichita P. Griffin Griffin Honey Metz Sioux Massey Fae Davis Tulsa Hamilton Joplin

Grey Lag Favored in $30,000 Devonshire Park Stakes

Grey Lag, top weighted at 126 pounds, is the favorite in the Devonshire Park meet feature, a 3 year old mile and an eighth stake carrying $20,000, the richest Canadian purse. The Hildreth entry recently equalled the distance record at 4:49, matching Goater's prior time. Grey Lag had won seven stakes in succession before today.

Associated Press Windsor Ont Canada Grey Hildreth Goater

Pete Herman in England for potential title match

Bantam champion Pete Herman may travel to England again as manager Sammie Goldman plans a bout against Charley Ledoux, the French featherweight champion, with Goldman willing to arrange the challenge. An unusual note features Arthur Brisbane praising the Velie 24 Grand Canyon feat in a New York Journal trade section. Packers defeat North Waterloo Business Men 2-0 at East High athletic field with Shellmont and Flennigan on the mound.

United Pressy New York Pete Herrman England Sammie Goldman National Sporting Club Charley Ledoux Herman Goldman New York Journal Grand Canyon Arthur Brisbane Brisbane The Courier Packers Business Wen Rath North Waterloo East High Athletic Field Shellmont Flennigan McFarlane Leis

Fairy Street Bell Wen Win In Baseball 9-4

Fifth street telephone men broke connections last night trying to defeat the Third street gang in baseball but lost 9 to 4. Hop ple slippage helped the Third streeters capture the game on a hitting spree. Fairbank defeated Tripol 13 to 1 with Finch holding Tripol to six hits.

Fairy Street Bell Wen Fifth Street Telephone Third Street Gang Hopple Third Streeters Fairbank Tripol Ichman Tripoli Finch

Men's Ulte Cleanse and 1000 Waterloo Laundry Ad

An advertisement promotes a men's Ulte cleanse product alongside a Waterloo Laundry service. The brief ad emphasizes personal care and laundering offerings in a compact placement.

Ulte Waterloo Laundry

Yanks Indians Open Crucial Four Game Series

The Yankees and Indians began a pivotal four game set in New York with both sides confident in supremacy of the American League. Huggins led New York while Speaker guided Cleveland as both teams aimed to gain the top spot, New York needing three wins to lead.

New York New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Speaker Yanks Huggins Thatboy Cleveland

Kimballs Edge Friars 7–6 At Byrnes Park In Six Innings

Kimball's baseball team defeated the Waterloo Friars 7 to 6 in six innings at Byrnes Park before a large crowd. Kenneally the Kimball shortstop sparked baserunning while Adair of the Friars hit two consecutive triples in the fifth. The Friars pushed ahead with four runs in the third before Kimball's tallied once more after the first three innings.

Kimball Waterloo Friars Byrnes Park Kenneally Friars Adair Schutzman Brias Adai Schutzman Thompson Jenkins Allen O'Connor

Married Lutherans Triumph Over Singles in Cedar River Clash

Married Men of Lutheran Brotherhood defeated Single Men 13 to 9 at Cedar River park. Halls and Bilke formed the battery for the winners, while Holmes and Stolte pitched for the losers in this baseball showdown.

Lutheran Brotherhood Cedar River Park Halls and Bilke Battery Holmes and Stolte

Waterloo Firemen and Cyclones Face Tomorrow’s Games

Tomorrow’s slate includes Waterloo hosting Firemen and Jesup, Cedar Falls at La Porte City, Dewar at Cedar Falls, Independence hosts Ryan, New Bampton visiting Charles City, West Liberty at Oelwein, Washburn at Hudson, Dike at Parkersburg, New Bampton Seconds in Tripoli, Plainfield at Nashua Mason City, M and G at Dumont, Sumner at Hawkeye, Fredericksburg at Maynard, Elgin at Clermont, Webster City Monarchs at Madria, Alden versus Webster City, Nationals at Webster City, Lansing at Monona, McGregor at Waukon, Postville at Guttenberg.

Waterloo Jesup Cyclones Dewar Cedar Falig la Porte City Ryan Independence New Bampton Charles City West Liberty Oelwein Washburn Hudson Dike Parkersburg Tripoli Plainfield Nationals Webster City Lansing Monona McGregor Waukon Postville Guttenberg

Harding Shows New Golf Game Pitts and Putts

Pittsburgh news: J F Byers and James Francis Burke introduce President Harding's golf game Pitts and Putts at Allegheny Country Club. The president demonstrates penalties for traps and claims par figures in several holes while pairing with Burke against Pletcher and another official.

Pittsburgh J. F. Byers United States Golf Association James Francis Burke Harding Allegeny Country Club Chevy Chase Country Club Byers Burke State Department Mya Henne Mr. Brers

Tilden Proves A Sport When He Meets Defeat

The tennis champion Tilden is praised for sportsmanship after a recent Rhode Island tournament loss to Vincent Richards. Tilden bowed from the net and congratulated Richards warmly, a gesture Richards called the most sincere show of good wishes he had received.

Tilden Rhode Island Vincent Richards New York Richards

Kilbane Demands 50000 Guarantee To Defend Title

Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion angrily rejects claims he agreed to face Jonny Frush in Cleveland this September for a title defense. He says he will train hard for the bout and insists Frush must beat him in the ring, not rely on guaranteed receipts. Kilbane accuses eastern enemies of starting the rumor.

Johnny Kilbane Jonny Frush Cleveland Thiu Kilbane Frush Baltimore Fiehe Sone

New Cities Expected in Grand Circuit Expansion

Harry K. Dever eaux president of the big wheel racing circuit says additions to the Grand Circuit will be made in the next few years. Cities like Peoria and Galesburg have shown interest but he notes no material changes will occur while the circuit remains strong in current markets.

Harry K. Devereaux Peoria Galesburg Devereaux

Gray Lag Set to Prove Mettle at Saratoga Meeting

Gray Lag, a sensational three year old from the Rancocas stable, is expected to prove his worth at Saratoga. He will face rivals in races he has not yet competed against, aiming to display his strength on the track.

Gray Lag Rancocas Saratoga Ilash

Dodgers Clear Decks for 1924 Season

Manager Wilbert Robinson says the Dodgers will clean house for the 1924 season. He has already acquired catcher DeBerry from New Orleans and promises surprises for the fans.

Wilbert Robinson Dodgers

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