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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1921

Page

6

Brooklyn Loses to Chicago 6 3 in Opening Game

Chicago defeated Brooklyn 6 to 3 as Pfeffer struggled early and Mamaux was hit consistently. Key hits by Macher, Maisel, and Griffith highlighted the Chicago win in the first game of the series.

Chicago Pfeffer Wheat Warner Taylor Sipien Wheat Hood Sullivan Terry Deabie sAays Hollacher Freeman Mamaux Preffer Effer Freegman Mamweux

Boyle's Bunnies Lose Again in Cedar Rapids Ninth

Rock Island reports a 6 to 3 loss to Cedar Rapids with Cedar Rapids scoring in two runs in the top of the eighth and three more in the ninth before a double play ended the threat. Batteries: Tengen Fickerle for Cedar Rapids. Miller Ambrose Tate for Rock Island.

Rock Island Cole Etole Westering Cedar Rapis Bunnies Cedar Rapids Tengen Fickerle Mitler Ambrose Tate Eade Tere Haste Ind Bloom- Sizton Terre Bloomington- Terre Farler Coleman Pectia Evansville Ture Peoria Ani Rothfora McWhorter Senesreer Leyme, Payne and Higeby

Des Moines Stakes $200 For Horseshoe Title Match

Des Moines announces a $200 forfeit posted by C D Davis of Columbus for the world horseshoe pitching championship match against Frank Jackson Keilerton. The June 10 contest here will determine the title as Jackson holds the world record with 18 straight double ringers in tournament play.

Associated Press Des Moines Davis Columbus Frank Jackson Keilerton Jackson

Max Miller Chosen West High Track Captain for 1922

Max Miller elected captain of West High track team for 1922 at a track letters meeting. A dash man known for sprint times of 10.3 seconds in the 100 and 24 seconds in the 220, he also won the pole vault at the Ames meet this year. He is brother of famed West High figure Doc Miller.

Max Miller West High Max Doc” Miller Ames

Twin Bed Lecture Turns Into Domestic Strife

A comic strip dialogue reveals a married couple clashing over a ball game alibi and supper plans. The wife asserts neglect and demands honesty about outings while defending her mother and home life amid sarcastic exchanges and lingering tensions. The piece mirrors domestic humor with sharp back and forth and a final parental caveat.

Modern Clashes for Heavyweight Fighting Honors

A retelling recalls the 1889 Sullivan Kilrain title bout in an open Richburg Mississippi field. July heat, two hours and 18 minutes of brutal fighting, blood and sweat, with Kilrain finally unable to continue as Governor, legislators, soldiers and a wary sheriff debated ending the fight before the crowd unanimously voted to proceed.

Associated Press John L. Sullivan Jake Kilrain Richburg Miss Julie Sullivan Kilrain Gang 2 Sheriff Coward Merion County Ajay

Two pals and motorcycle crash injures one rider

Manuel Limperis and Nic Pappas were riding on South End Eleventh streets when an excessive speed crash hurled them onto the pavement. Pappas escaped unharmed while Limperis sustained leg injuries and could not walk the next day.

Manuel Limperis Southend Limperis Nic Pappas Pappas

Oelwein Narrowly Trumps Jesup in Local Ball Game

Oelwein defeated Jesup 2 to 1 in a rattling good Thursday matinee here. Catches by Youngblut and Jarrett for the locals were features. The score shows Oelwein 2 Jesup 1 with Crabb Wagner Holsclaw and Eater handling the batteries.

Jesup Oelwein Youngblut Jarrett lOetwein Crabb Wagner Holsclaw Eater

Stanislaus Zbyszko Defeats Ivan Linow in 69-Minute Bout

In Philadelphia Stanislaus Zbyszko defeated Ivan Linow using a toe hold after a 69 minute match. The lengthy bout showcased Zbyszko's grappling skill as he secured the victory in the sports flash.

Associated Preas Philadelphia Stanislaus Zbyszko Ivan Linow

Chicago takes 8 3 over Washington in rough game

Chicago bunched hits off Mogridge and Erickson to beat Washington 8 to 3. Mulligan homered and tripled, driving in five runs as Chicago built early lead. Cohered notes list detailed box with Mulligan, Hartis, Gharrits and Shanks among key contributors.

Washington D. C Tpetrnice Faber Chicago Mogridge Erickson Chiesgo Etal Philadelphia Jington Mulligan Cleveland New York Boston St Leo Indianapolis Gijaonson Mullizan Collins Hooper Harns Stoomington Eyansville Shanks Gharrity O’ Rourke Wichita Oklahoma Mulan Shale City Pope Esridge Wighth Joseph iShicago Des Moines Shank Homeru Ries O'Rourke Milan Gharrits jHartis Jett Chicaro Faber Yaryan Boston Mass L Walters Pratt Sewell Ang Tephenson Bagby and Thomas Russell Pennock Walters

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues

American Association results include Milwaukee 9 over Indianapolis 1, Minneapolis 6 over Columbus 1, Toledo 9 over St Paul 2, Louisville 11 over Kansas City. Western League games feature Des Moines 3 over St Joseph 0, Omaha 9 over Stony 4, Oklahoma City 3 over Lipton 4, Wichita 2 over Tulsa 0.

Milwaukee Indianapolis Minneapolis Columbus Toledo St. Paul Louisville Kansas City Des Moines St. Joseph Omaha Stony Oklahoma City Loptin Wichita Tulsa

Records Likely at Western Conference Track Meet

Chicago June 4 two hundred and fifty athletes from 11 conference schools and eight outsiders gathered at Stage Field for the twenty first Western Conference meet. H B Hoffman of Michigan set a new conference javelin mark with 182 feet 4 inches and top contenders from Wisconsin Illinois Ohio State Chicago Northwestern Purdue Michigan Notre Dame Missouri Ames and others vied for records and points. The meet opened at 2 p m with fair weather and cool lake breezes noted for affecting runners.

Chicago Stage Alinois Wisconsin Michigan Notre Dame Gus Desh Missouri Brutus Hamilton H. B. Hoffman Michi-gan Hoffman Pittenger Ohio Sweet Tllinois Burns Ilinois Ohio State Northwestern Purdue Indiana Minnesota Iowa Ames Aggies Cincinnati Ohio Wesleyan Western State Normal Butler

Canadian golfers drop new U S stymie rule

June 4 in Toronto Ontario the Royal Canadian Golf Association and its executive committees rescinded the Istymie rule from the United States Golf Association and revert to the old Revel and Ancient club option at St Andrews. The vote cited adherence to Revel and Ancient club norms and possible plebiscite of Canadian posters on the question. The Open Championship of Canada moves to Toronto Golf Club August 1 and 2, shifting from the previously set dates.

Toronto Ontario United States Golf Association Royal Canadian Golf St Andrews Canada Toronto Golf Club

City Firemen Vanquished by Fast Lc Baseball Nine

In a fast game that turned riotous at the finish the Illinois Central nine defeated the city firemen 28 to 7 at Cedar River Park yesterday afternoon. Battery for the railroad boys Woodall Gallagher. firemen Alexander and Lindsay. Next Friday the I C team faces the James Black Drygoods store nine. Railroad players issue a challenge to 41 counters seeking further games.

Ilinois Central Cedar River Park Woodall Gallagher Alexander and Lindsay Janet Britts I. C James 'Black Drygoods Store Ij. D. Mavell Elinois Central Yard

Waterloo Rifle Club Meeting Announced at West High Range

Waterloo rifle club schedules a meeting at the West High Range at 7 20 p m Monday. Members and others who may be interested are welcome to attend.

Waterloo Rifle Club West High Range Welco

Airplane Stolen From Field in Terre Haute

Terre Haute Ind June 4 Police seek a Universal Bern ar d Vallasia owned airplane stolen after being parked at Deming field Wednesday night The owner offers a 3200 reward for its recovery The item appears in a typed fragment from a local notice with a missing portion about a men’s suit and a Three Company advertisement.

Terre Haute Ind Bernard Vallasia Universal Deming Field

Dempsey resumes hard training for Carpentier bout

Atlantic City June 4 Jack Dempsey returns to intensive conditioning after a four day layoff eager to tune up for a 12 round fight with Carpentier. Manager Jack Kearns notes possible training pauses. Dempsey will spar with Martin Burke Larry Williams and Jack Renault while negotiations continue for Mike Gibbons to join camp. Georges Carpentier also trains at Manhasset pacing his return to form ahead of a likely July 2 clash in New Jersey. A wireless report system will relay blow by blow updates from Jer sey City to recapping offices.

Associated Press Atlantic City N. J Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Dempsey Martin Burke New Orleans Larry Williams Jack Renault Mike Gibbons St. Paul Carpentier Jess Willard Georges Wil Manhasset Georges Carpentier Iin Georges Pittsburgh Dempsey Carpentier Jersey City Imanufset

Baseball Battle at Pittsburgh Is Class of Season

Pittsburgh race mirrors a giantspirates duel as the pennant chase tightens. Giants pitching under McGraw has fluctuated but shows potential, while George Gibson thrives on strong outings. Rumors say Heinie Groh could join Cincinnati to bolster the pennant bid, with J Benny Kay’s status awaiting clearance. Goldie Rapp struggles at the plate despite top fielding.

United Press New York Pittsburgh Smoketown Giants McGraw George Gibson Heinie Groh Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Will Groh J. Benny Kay Goldie Rapp

Shade Draws World Welterweight Champion Britton

Portland June 4 Dave Shade California welterweight fought Jack Britton world welterweight champion to a draw after 16 rounds in a disputed decision by the referee in the Portland bout. Dubuque Defeats Luther in Decorah as college baseball action continues with a 4 to 0 score.

Dave Shade Britton Associated Press Portland Ore California Jack Britton

Who'll Win Dempsey or Carpentier in the Ring

Lieut Helnie Miller former navy bantam and featherweight champ and Our Navy sports editor weighs in on the Dempsey Carpentier bout. He predicts Dempsey wins if early rounds favor him but Carpentier favored if the fight lasts six rounds or more. He notes service men back Carpentier despite Dempsey war record talk and cites Marquis Queensberry.

United Press New York Helnie Miller Navy Our Navy Dempsey Boes Carpentier Marquis Queensbury Willie Meehan Bill Brennan

Hot race in A. L. for swat honors

The American league batting race tightens with Harry Heilmann Detroit .435 leading Cobb Speaker and Sisler. Babe Ruth extends home run total to 118, Cravath slipping. National league Hornsby .413 leads, McHenry Later follow, with nine homers tied by Metszel Kelly. American Association bats pace set by Butler and Hauser. Western League sees Seavelt Lelivelt Matz atop.

Chicago Harry Heilmann Detroit Ty Cobb Tris Speaker George Sisler Heiimann Cobb Speaker Sisler St. Louis Babe Ruth Cravath Severeid Williams Tobin Stephenson Cleveland Charrity Washington R. Jones Lister Herris Bornsby Rogers Hornsby St Louis Hornsby McHenry St. Louisian Mettsel Philadelphia Kelly New York Southworth Boston Johnston Brooklyn Schultz St. Lewis Snyder Cutshaw Pittsburgh Reb Russell Butler Kansas City American Association Hauser Milwaukee Bunny Brier Hansar Brier Red Russell Minneapolis Chicago White Sox Gainer Baird Indianapolis Kirke Louisville Lear Good Kansas Cochran Russell Jack Seavelt Oroaha Tok Matz Sioux City Lelivelt Robertson Jom Hn Blakesly Wichita Haney Omaha

Chinese student wins Cornell college tennis title

In Mount Vernon Iowa Tane 4 William Tan a Chinese student from Singapore defeated Glen Browning in straight sets to win the Cornell college tennis championship here yesterday. The match was hard fought. Shearer captain at Drake. Des Moines Iowa June 4 James Shearer Mason City was elected a track captain at Drake University there last night.

Associated Press Mount Vernon Tane William Tan Singapore Straights Glen Browning Cornell Shearer DRAKE Des Moines James Shearer Mason City Drake University

Legion boxing card to spice June 16 at the armory

The American Legion hosts a boxing fete on Friday June 16 featuring Neal Allison facing Joe Dempsey in a 10 round bout and Ralph Alexander meeting Tommy Roper. Local heavyweight Ralph must handle the younger Bob Roper’s ambitious brother. Preliminaries include Jackie Jenard versus Melichar and Eighting Joe Knipp versus Trout Cedar Rapids. The event aims to spark future Legion fights and lift local boxing interest.

American Legion Post Neal Allison Waterloo Joe Dempsey Ralph Alexander Tommy Roper Bob Roper Land of Nod Neal Ralph Dempsey Otto Borchert al] Jison Jackie Jeonard Melichar Joe Knipp Trout Cedar Rapids Legion Armory

Baseball and baseball style scoreboard roundup

Yesterday's heroes and seven others matched a major league record by beating Detroit 15 to 9 as Welsh Dykes Dugan Perkins and Walker contributed. Babe Ruth tallied a single a triple and his sixteenth homer. Yankees fell to the Browns 9 to 8. Giants scored three in the ninth to topple Pirates 4 to 1 Mulligan drove in five runs with a homer and a triple as the White Sox beat the Senators 9 to 3. Men’s suit cleaning ad for Waterloo Laundry Co.

Athletics Philadelphia Philadelphis Detroit Dugan C ‘Walker S. Walker Philadelphi Leonard Roth St. Louis New York Davis Burwell Severfeld Hoyt Collins Sheehan Quinn Schangte United Press Babe Ruth Yankees Browns Giants Pirates Mulligan White Sox Senators

Baseball Roundup at Polo Grounds and More

This recap notes Meusel Pratt and Thomas homering at the Polo Grounds, pushing the weekly total to 21. Alexander suffered a loss to the Cardinals after an 11 game win streak, while George Kelly drove in five of the 11 Giants runs against the Braves. Fillingim issued 10 walks. Meadows of Philadelphia and Bugby of Cleveland opened the season with losses.

Meusel Pratt Thomas Polo Grounds Alexander George Kelly Giants Braves Fillingim Meadows Philadelphia Bugby Cleveland

Carpentier May Be Playing Possum Says McAuliffe

UPI correspondent Jack McAuliffe reports Manhasset notes on Georges Carpentier ahead of the July 2 bout with Jack Dempsey. He trains in secret sessions, studies open hours but keeps plans close, and may need more sparring against faster, smaller opponents to sharpen his strategy.

Jack McAuliffe United Press Manhasset Carpentier Star Chamber Dempsey Empsey Jean- Hette Gans Journee Bors

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