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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1921

Page

6

Pirates Beat Cubs 4 2. win third in four

Pittsburgh wins 4 2 over Chicago, with Glazner shutting Cubs until the ninth. Cutshaw error allows two runs. Martin blamed for loss. Daly and Maisel used in late innings. Other games: Giants split doubleheader with Philadelphia, Brooklyn edges Boston, St Louis tops Cincinnati. American League notes: Washington tops New York 8 7, Philadelphia wins 3 2.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Martin Glazner Cubs Cutshaw Asrhpoae Bigiee Wile Cushaw Thorney Mokan Gran Schmit Giamusi Maisel Daly Chicagoitesburgh Mokanthras Glauner Esas Carey Tiernay Robertson Warner Grimes Maranville Grimm Dnly Terry York Br Glaener Ny Martin Glaener Gleaner Giants Passies New York Philadelphia Kelly Bancroft Paradelphia Hing Grassy Wreat Ryan Smith Snyder Baumgartner Peters Benton Boston Mass Aase Johnston Brooklyn Ruetner Miller Watson O'Neil Cardinals Cincinnati St Louis Grove Rixey Napier St Louis Baines and Disoeler Rixey, Napier and Harcrave Washington D. C Johnson Mays Mars Schang Johnon Gharrity Soteined Am Duwan Omase Perry Jones Walters Naylor Perkins Phiadelphia Bush Ruel Remmeil Peckins American

Bunnies Skid Into Victory as Rockford Tops Rapids 5 4

Rockford edged Rapids 5 to 4 after a rough sixth inning with three doubles and two singles off Bekz. Littrell and Tumehing starred for Rockford, delivering key hits amid a tense morning game. Eleven straight wins for the Tot? continued in Terre Haute where Terre Haute beat Peoria 2 1.

Rockford Terre Hauts Terre Hants Peorca Peoria Goore Buckalew Goldeth Waite Kerr Coleman

Vacation plans teased in comic strip dialogue

In a humorous dialogue from a 1921 comic strip, characters joke about summer plans and travel. They dismiss past resorts and lament lack of companions, noting noisy mosquitoes and Hotel-like ads promising comforts that fall short. Multiple speakers debate next destination, ultimately vowing not to return to last year’s spot.

Veteran Pitchers Fight Rough 1921 Season

Veteran hurlers struggle as young arms surge. Cooper, Toney, Adams and Faber rank among few still in form while Cy Alexander and Vaughn disappoint for Chicago. Reuther, Eller,Grimes and Smith falter. Pirates boast strong staff led by Cooper Adams Glazner Zinn Ponder Yellowhorse.

Henry JT. Farrell United Press Sta Ew York Cooper Fred Toney Babe” Adams Red’ Faber Alexander the Great Chicago Cubs Jim Vaughn Detch Reuther Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Hod Eller Burleigh Grimes Sherry Smith Uncle Robb Ferdy Schapp Bill Doak Scott Perry Athletics Bob Shawkey Yankees Tris Speaker Coreleskie Bagby Mails Arthur Nehl New York Jams Bill Ryan Walter Boston Red Sox George Daus Tigers Dick Rudolph Braves

Ruth Expects to Slam Em Far in Long Home Stay

Ruth and the Yankees begin a lengthy homestand at the Polo Grounds with only a few breaks this month. Ruth, already with 13 homers two days ahead of 1920, aims to reach a new 1921 record as sluggers target the Park as the homerun capital. Over 200 home runs have been hit in the majors since the season started.

Ruth Associated Press New York Polo Grounds Bate Ruth Yankees Giants

Ruth Homers in Twin Bill Against Beene at Pele Grounds

This Time Last Year recalls Babe Ruth hitting his thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth homers versus Beene in a doubleheader at Pele grounds. Milan added one, Ruth two in game one. In game two Shanks Ruth Meusel Ruel all connected for four bases. Cincinnati moved to first in the National League as Philadelphia beat Brooklyn, with Brooklyn loading the bases in multiple frames but scoring only once.

Babe Ruth Beene Pele Grounds Milan Ruth Shanks Meusel Ruel Cincinnati Philadelphia Brooklyn

Georges Carpentier vs Dempsey headlines from 1921 reports

Reports from Manhasset and Atlantic City describe boxing camp chatter about Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey ahead of their July 2 title fight. Partners praise Carpentier’s power and speed, predicting a knockout, while Dempsey shows restlessness in training and hints he could finish Carpentier in four rounds if feeling fit.

Associated Press Manhasset Spor Ting Georges Carpentier Dempsey Jack Goldberg Panama Carpentier Jersey City Jack Kearns New York Bim America Jack Dempsey L. I

Scouts to Compete in Field Day Rally at Cedar River Park

All city Scout troops met with scoutmasters Tuesday to prepare for a field day rally on June 11 at Cedar River Park. Teams will choose seven events from a list including well scaling signaling knot tying first aid bugling and fire building. High scoring troop selects a prize such as a parade drum first aid hike pouch or scout bugle.

Cedar River Park Paul Revere

Penn track team loses eight by graduation

The University of Pennsylvania will lose eight track team members by graduation this month. Named are Earl Eby twice the intercollege half mile champion Box Maxam star quarter miler Bartels former Pentathlon champion Smalley with places in hurdles McFadden a sprinter Nicholas high jumper Smith hurdler and Irwin cross country runner.

Associated Press Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Earl Eby Box Maxam Quart Mijer Bartels Smalley McFadden Nicholas Smith Irwin

Featherweights to appear at Cleveland tonight

Cleveland June 2 George Chaney of Baltimore and Danny Frash of Baltimore meet in 12 round decision bouts at Dunnfield as part of a strong boxing show. Chaney faces Billy McCann while Frash takes on Eddie Wallace of Brooklyn. Also listed is Smoke Pen Julian Havana in another bout, with a note of spare smoke and weight details for the 128 pound main events.

Associated Press Cleveland George K. O Chaney Baltimore Danny Frash Dunnfield Billy McCann Frush Eddie Wallace Brooklyn

Who'll Win? Gibbons bets on Dempsey in title clash

Springfield dispatch reports St Paul heavyweight hopeful Tom Gibbons predicts Jack Dempsey will win the title, deriding Carpentier as lacking class and noting Carpentier’s long layoff. Gibbons says Dempsey will prevail in five or six rounds.

United Press Springfield Tommy Gibbons St. Paul Dempsey Carpentier Joe Beckett Frank Moran Jack

Standings From Yesterday's Baseball Results

American Association games listed Columbus 3 over Minneapolis 2, St Paul 6 over Toledo 3, Kansas City 8 over Louisville Milwaukee 4, Indianapolis 2 over ?. Western League results show Oklahoma City 9 over ? and Wichita over Tulsa, with St. Joseph at Des Moines and Sioux City at Omaha rained out.

American Association Columbus Minneapolis Paul Toledo Kansas CIA Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Oklahoma City Gialia A Wichita Tulsa St. Joseph Des Moines Sioux City Omaha Pittsburgh Iy New York Boston Brooklyn St. Louis Iladelphint Cincinnati Cleveland New York Bee Washington Oelg Az Philadelphia Associada Keansas City St Paul Louisville Bret Toledo Oy Columbus Tech Pet Terre Haut Oen Peoria Rock Island Ar Moline Rockford Evansville Bloomington Cedar Rapids

White Sox Fresh Idols Rise Over Old Greats

Chicago fans embrace rookie stars who replace fallen idols from the 1919 world champions. Bib Falk leads left field, Earl Sheely shines at first, Ernie Johnson at short, Mulligan at third, with Collins and Schalk guiding a youthful infield. Pitching falters though Faber and Kerr fade, as Comiskey’s club retools under Gleason.

Earl i Sheely Jimes Donoghue George Sisler Ernie Johnson Mulligan Buck Weaver Johnson Comiskey Eddie Cicatte Claude Williams Faber Dick Kerr Rockies Chicago Hid Gleason Ray Schalk Edie Collins Giessen Collins Schalk Vetera Weaver Joe Jacesh Bela Eddie Mulligan Happy Feisch Fie Jimmy Mestit Amos Strunk Gandil

Dempsey Defends Crown Pace In Preview Of Carpentier Bout

United Press reports Jack Dempsey disputes claims of being a slow horse in the bout with Georges Carpentier. Manager Jack Kearns says Dempsey is the fastest fighter in the ring and will pressure Carpentier on July 2. Tickets scarce near ringside, with box office seats from 20 to 40 dollars. Jersey City officials to oversee events. potential third man Harry Ertle under consideration for the main bout.

United Press New York Carpentier Jack Kearns Dempsey Tex Rickard Kearns Rickard Jersey City Harry Ertle Altho Dan Sullivan Slim Brennan Phil Erhardt

Sports Flashes and Nods From Baseball Feats

Chicago right fielder Laddie Murphy was released to Cleveland while Russell Pence left Seattle as Frank Monroe of Los Angeles won a newspaper decision over Pal Moore in Memphis. Bancroft of the New York Nationals collected four hits including a homer and triple while Barbate of the Boston Nationals hit a triple and three singles. The Friars Express game slated for Sunday June 5 was cancelled.

Associated Press Chicago Laddie Murphy White Sox Cleveland Russell Pence Seattle Wash Frankie Monroe Los Angeles Bantamveisht Pal Moore Memphis Tenz Tech New York Bancroft New York Nationals Barbate Boston Nationals

Possible 1922 AL Managers and 300000 Garden Speculation

The piece discusses potential new managers for 1922 in the American League. Boston Red Sox under Hughie Duffy may hire Jimmy Burke if improvements falter. The Yankees, led by Miller Huggins, aim for the pennant with Ed Barrow cited as secretary to Ruppert-Huston.

Boston Red Sox Hughie Duffy Jimmy ‘Burke Browns Duffy Annnex Yankees Miller Huggins Ed Barrow Ruppert-Huston Barrows

New York Girl Sets 100 Yard Swim Record in 1920

Ethelda Bleibtrey of New York set a world record for the 100 yard open distance at the Amateur Athletic Union national championships in Honolulu, swimming one minute three and two fifth seconds. Marie Oresselau of Outrigger Club placed second. Bleibtrey previously swam the distance in one minute five and one fifth seconds in Honolulu on April 17, 1920. Tex Rickard reports gross receipts over $300,000 at Madison Square Garden with expected profit under $200,000 after seven months and several title matches staged there.

Honolulu T. H Ethelda Blefbtrey New York Amateur Athletic Union Marie Chen Oresselau Outrigger Club Miss Bieibirey Tex Rickard Madison Square Rickard Garden

Palm Beach Suits Cleaned and Pressed Ad

Palm Beach suits cleaned and pressed for 81.00 are listed by Waterloo Laundry In the advertisement. A mention notes new rescue cops at Polo Grounds praised by John McGraw for aiding fans and maintaining order during games.

Palm Beach Waterloo Laundry Polo Grounds John McGraw

Buchanan Game and Fish Club Wages Campaign

Independence June report notes Buchanan County Fish and Game Club seeks 1000 members to support restocking streams, curb carp, prevent pollution, and enforce fishing laws. Current 600 members. president J. E. Brame cites goal as growth via local sportsmen engagement. Also mentions Waterloo Independents seeking Sunday bookings with out of town teams led by captain George Mosher.

Independence Buchanan County Fishland Game Club J. E. Brame Waterloo Independents George Mosher Lafayette Street

Iowa University names 1922 captains for three sports

Iowa City June 2 Captain Clarence O Michaelson leads the Hawkey baseball team with Edgy P Hoffman of Ida Grove as track captain. Frank J Shimek of Low City is basketball captain. Baseball letters awarded for 1921 go to Locke Crary Anders Trish Becker Shimek Hurlbur Michaelson Draper Vollmer with secondary letters to Froklein Dyke Wilhelm. Track letters awarded to Belding Crawford Wilson Hill Friedlande Selling Greich Parker McIntire Peterman Brandmill Barnes Conn Hoffman Batey Devine Slater Rich C Smith Nol and Ashton Marty Beck. Freshman squads also elected captains Meredith Barrett Newton heads the baseball squad and Ra Tjossem Latrens captains the track squad.

Iowa City University of Iowa Hawkey Clarence O. Michaelson Lelant Nes Michaelson Behin Iowa Edgy P. Hoffman Ida Grove Frank J. Shimek Low City Locke Crary Anders Trish Becker Shimek Hurlbur Draper Vollmer Froklein Wilhelm Belding Crawford Wilson Hill Friedlande Selling Greich Parker McIntire Peterman Brandmill Barnes Conn Hoffman Batey Devine Slater Rich C. E. Smith

Bancroft Powers Giants Rally In 9-2 Win Over Phillies

Dave Bancroft went 4 for 4 with a single double triple and homer as the Giants defeated Philadelphia 9 to 2. Long George Kell contributed a ninth inning milestone and other clubs nationally posted late inning drama including Jimmy Johnston driving in the go ahead run for the Robins.

United Press Dave Bancroft Giants Phils Long George Mkelly Jimmy Johnston The Robins Braves

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Pirates Fvers New York Giants Boyle Skopie Anderson and Lathes Bock Gooch Shholienbergers Hepes Island Sullivan Rassy Sullivan Sete Horter Shollenberger Ackley White Sox Ackier White Sox Cedar Falls J. P. McEvoy Eleanor Nash Associated Editors Jou JO George McManus Py Itl Feature Service, Inc EAN Rrs Georges Idlevess Penny Cleveland, O Julian Havana Toit Soe Joe Jackson Happy Felsch Chick Gandil Risberg Hames Bib Falk Texas Falk Jackson TBS Friars-Express Friars American Express Company A. L Telian Havana Y Pein Lee Oanes Arene Sera Duluth Buffalo Niagara Falls Detroit Mackinackel Coonan Bay Ovens & Rem Buchanan Game and Fish Club Reds Heinie Groh Lowe Brothers W. A. Covell & Son Fourth St Waterloo, Iowa
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