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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
1
A vintage ad fragment touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder diseases. It cites a Joondruexist endorsement and claims strong results, offering a free trial and urging readers to mail for samples from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton, NY.
Reported yesterday results show the Cubs defeated by the Giants 8-0 in a game featuring pitchers Amipire Finneran New York and a string of player names like Tinker and Togas. Philadelphia and Boston climbed the percentage ladder with notable losses for Chicago and Cincinnati to Philadelphia in a separate frame.
Clark Griffiths Senators extend their streak to eleven and close on first place. Cubs climb to second after a run of wins while White Sox suffer a string of losses. Zimmerman homered for the Cubs, Tinker on base, and Bugs Raymond appears in a farcical park incident after pitching for Norwood.
Reports say Pepper Clark was traded from Dubuque to Bloomington but were proved erroneous as Clark remains with the Hustler. A deal fell through when Rowland failed to land his target. Umpire Pat Wright earns respect but receives abuse in Peoria. A reporter mocks him with talk of honors and higher pay. Cincinnati defeats Philadelphia after Arthur Phelan’s hero run. Wichita and St. Joseph played 14 innings with a late rally by Wichita, aided by Meton’s timely substitutions to seal the win.
Detroit loses to Washington 3 2 after Dubue pitched eight innings in the Yankee Stadium style game. Groom protested a decision in the second and left the game. Batteries Groom Cashion Johnson and Henry Williams and Ainsmith Dubue and Onslow.
The Jobbers' league schedules two key games at Prospect and Lafayette parks with Galloway meeting Nauman and P C. facing Courier Uplifters as Wat son coaches the Galloways. Rawlings will award a pennant to the champion for Waterloo, while Byrnes eyes a new amphitheatre seating at Prospect diamond.
Sporting goods man Frobert Apfel appeared at Lafayette Park during the game and presented the league with a viandard catcher’s protector as part of the day's event.
The Waterloo Independents may host a local amateur showdown at Prospect Park this Sunday if a game is arranged. Manager Dolan says the club will adapt to a side bet and lineup tweaks despite Griffin's injury while several city clubs eye the challenge. Local flour seller N J Berkley advertises Vesper or Aristos flour at 1.50 per sack.
James J. Jeffries may serve as third man in the ring for the world lightweight title bout between Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers at Vernon arena on July 4. Tom Jones and Joe Levy met with Vernon club manager Tom McCarey, Jeffries requested time to decide and will give a final answer today.
Thousands seek power and vigor as Make-Man Tablets promise nerve and blood benefits. The ad claims free trial without risk, boasting safety and a refund guarantee if unsatisfied, and urges immediate coupon submission.
Waterloo hosts a thriving Sunday school base ball league with fast contests and shifting standings. First Congregationalists remain undefeated while First Presbyterian and Christian teams press for the lead. Recent games saw First Baptist beat the Christian church 11 to 2 at the high school diamond, and Walnu Street Baptists defeat First Presbyterians 7 to 5 at Lafay ette park. The league offers free public games and draws growing attendance across Waterloo west.
In a planned match between Gotch and Americus, promoters expect a decisive fall sequence with both wrestlers showcasing strength and technique. The bout headlines a weeklong event at Sporting Club, drawing interest from local fans and sport writers.
Yesterday’s results from Western toague show Denver 4 Des Moines 1, Topeka 2 Sioux City 1, Wichita 10 St Joseph 9, Omaha 4 Lincoln 3, Louisville 6 4 St ram0, Columbus 9, Milwaukee 6 Indianapolis Minneapolis 6, Toledo 6 Kansas City 5, Teague 3 Taurnicton Springfield 3 Bloomington 0, Quincy Davenport 4 2, Danville 8 Decatur 1, Galeshare 4, Hannibal 7 Burling 0 Kewanee 4, Muscatinal.
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