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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1921

Page

4

Dempsey Training Halted as Eye Wound Prompts Pause

Atlantic City June 13 The world's champion Jack Dempsey halted all training to rest until Wednesday amid a reopened cut over his left eye. Manager Kearns offered no explanation, sparring partners noted his peak conditioning may already be reached, and trust rests on avoiding reopening the wound. Carpentier rival Georges Carpentier began a hard training week in Manhasset with private workouts and public sparring planned for two days.

Associated Press Atlantic City XN. J Jack Dempsey Kearns Dempsey Jack Pasy Larry Williams Tendler Lew Tendler Philadelphia Carpentier SP Atiedelphia Jack O’brien Beavers O'Brien Martin Burke Burke New York Manhasset N. Y Georges Carpentier Georges Descamps Gus ‘Wilson Wii- Bon Manhasset Gun Club

Heavy hitting marks Sunday baseball across leagues

Unusually strong hitting highlighted four of five major league games on Sunday. The National League featured Chicago against Boston with 36 total hits and New York posting 31, while Cleveland and Washington registered 23. The Chicago Nationals used many players, fielding two teams, and still outplayed their opponents. The Braves secured a victory by a run margin. New York Americans tallied 21 hits, with Ruth homering for his nineteenth of the season and adding two doubles. Schang contributed four hits, while Ruth, Pipp, and Meusel each had three.

Associates Press New York Cleveland Washington Chicago W Nationals Braves New York Americans Ruth Goudies Schang Roth Pipp Meusei

Death Is Sudden for H. Schroeder Long Time Butler Resident

Greene Ta June 13 Special a Anaplexy from which he was afflicted at 16 20 p m Saturday caused death at 4 39 a m Sun Gay of H Schroeder Mr Sehrow Ger had been a resident of Butler county 40 years 12 of which were spent in Greene He is survived by widow and three children Mrs Carl Hemmerich Greene Mrs Hermat Jakel Nashua and Mrs L Bussac Waterloo Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p m at residence followed by rites at German Lutheran church at 2 30 Burial will be at Rose Hill

Greene, Ta Gay

Immigrant Cartoon Dialog Reflects Native Stereotypes

A 1921 comic strip dialog explores immigration debates with a father and son named Joseph. They debate restriction laws, Native Americans versus newcomers, and Columbus myths, using irony to question American xenophobia and literacy tests.

Last Word in Speed Boats to Be Seen at Peoria Regatta

Peoria hosts the Mississippi Valley regatta July 1 2 and 4 with Edsel Ford Garfleid Wood and Walter Wilde among contenders. Wilde tests four motors in one hull the Meteor TV while Peoria boat builders enter over 20 racing craft for big purses. The event is billed as the classic of the west expected to draw thousands from central states.

Peoria Tfl Edsel Ford Garfleid Wood Walter Wilde Detroit Walter B. Wilde Middlewestern States Central States

Washburn defeats Local Express Nine in baseball

The Washburn nine routed the Local Express Company team yesterday by 9 to 4. Heavy hitting defined the game with Washburn's O'Connor and Metcalf facing Express batteries Marconi and Currier.

Washburn Local Express Company American Railway Xpress Company O'Connor Metcalf Marconi and Currier Express Company

Friars Defeat Kimball and I C Shop Teams

The Friars fraternity added two more victims to their list on the sandlot, beating Kimball nine by 8 to 5 at Cedar River Park on Saturday. Sunday afternoon they trounced the I C shop team, continuing their strong showing.

Friars Kimball Cedar River Park I. C

Cubs Lose Long Game to Boston in 12 Innings

Chicago, June 13. The Cubs fell 12 to 9 after 12 innings as Boston Braves battled through a high scoring marathon. Hank Gowdy homered with the count on, but the Cubs bullpen and mid game jitters doomed the comeback bid. Boston secured the win behind disciplined pitching and timely hits.

Chicago Boston Cubs Abahpore Powell Barbar Ford Gowdy Watson Spete Testy Flack Hollacher Tory Derry E.ue Grimes Th. Barber Sullivan Warner Nicholson Cruise Promulr Daly Robertson Freeman Oard Marrett Jones Tyler Martin Liolool Halo Nmunery McQuillan Fillingim Terry Deal Grimes Boeckel Sandy Ford Barbare Holke Barbara Holké

Standings and results from yesterday's baseball games

American Association results show Louisville 9, Minneapolis 31, Milwaukee 4, Toledo 3 in 10 innings. St Paul 12, Indianapolis 7. Bloomington 2, Terre Haute 4 in 9 innings. Rock Island 11, Kansas City 6. Evansville 5, Rock Island 1. Pittsburgh 12, Philadelphia 3. Cincinnati 10, Brooklyn 0. Chicago 6, New York 3. Columbus 3, St Paul 1. Minneapolis 5, Louisville 4. Toledo 3, Milwaukee 6. In the Western League Bloomington beat Cedar Rapids 7-3. Rock Island 3, Moline 1. Terre Haute 0, Evansville 2. Joplin 0. Des Moines 4, Oklahoma City 2. Sioux City 2, St Joseph 5. Tulsa 2, Omaha 4.

American Association Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee Toledo Mansee City Columbus St .Paul Indianapolis Thres-I Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago Boston York Kansas Cga St. Paul Bloomington Cedar Rapids Rock Island Evarsville Moline” i Rockford Peoria Terre Haute Des Moines Oklahoma City Wichita Sioux City St Joseph Tulsa Omaha Joplin

Tripoli Defeats Allison 6 to 2 in Baseball Showdown

Tripoli defeated Allison 6 to 2 as timely hitting and fielding errors favored the hosts. Slapka pitched steadily for Tripoli with strong support from teammates while Linder of Allison struggled at times despite good form. Manager Walt Fergeman stole home in the sixth and added two singles as Tripoli and Oelwein set up a meeting next Sunday in Oelwein.

Tripoli Allison Slapaika Linder Walt Fergeman Oelwein Wetrs Siapnies Fergeman

Esch Breaks 44 Yard Low Hurdles World Mark

Dayton Ohio June 13 Gus Desch of Notre Dame shaved 1 23 seconds off the previous world record in the 44 yard low hurdles at the AAU meet on Saturday. He completed the race in 52.5 seconds, beating the former mark 53.4 seconds.

Dayton Gus Desch Notre Dame

Who ll Win United Press Boxing Prediction

United Press reports Billy Roche and promoter trust Carpentier will win predicting a six to seven round fight. Roche notes Carpentier is large fast and powerful while Dempsey has regressed since Toledo. Brennan’s easy hit exposure cited as support for Carpentier dominance.

United Press New York Billy Roche Carpentier Dempsey Toledo Brennan

Cleveland Falls to Washington as Ruth Hits 19th Homer

Washington bunched six hits including a homer by an unidentified player to defeat Cleveland 10 to 3. Mogridge pitched six innings for Washington, with Uhle and Sothoren losing for Cleveland. In New York, the Yankees beat Detroit 12 to 8 as Peck hit a grand slam and Ruth added his 19th homer of the season.

Washington D.C Wash Uhle Sothoren Nunamaker Wilson Mogridge Gharrity New York Yankees Detroit Cobb Ruth Blue Schang Theankees Peck Land Huth Roth Sutherland Holling Leonard Bassler Quinn

West Bend Defeated in High-Scoring Clash

West Bend dropped a 17 to 3 game to Charney City as four visiting players Bisler Lindner Bliss and Makeover hit home runs. West Bend used two pitchers to slow the rally, but Charles City led 21 2 after the final? score shows 17 3. Batteries: Vetter Unger for Charles City Carrel Firck Murray for West Bend.

West Bend Charney City Bisler Lindner Bliss Makeover Floyd County Charles City Vetter Unger Carrel Firick Murray

Ruth’s Seventeenth Homer Sparks Cleveland Losses

This note recalls Ruth launching his seventeenth homer off Myers in Cleveland. It also mentions Cincinnati taking the lead over Brooklyn in the National League and Jersey City forfeiting a double header to Toronto. Cleveland drew its largest crowd, 29,266, to watch the Yankees defeat the Indians 14 to 0.

Ruth Myers Cleveland Cincinnati Brooklyn Jersey City Toronto Yanks Indians

Ohio Man Wins Horseshoe Title From Iowa Champ

Des Moines hosts a horseshoe championship where C C Davis of Columbus Ohio defeats Frank Jackson of Kellerton Iowa by 300 to 0. Davis dominates with 34 double ringers and 40 single ringers in 69 frames while Jackson struggles with the east peg. About 400 spectators attend the paddock contest boosting the sport's profile.

Des Moines Fairgrounds Frank Jackson Kellerton C. C. Davis Columbus Jackson Kellarton Davis Yackncy Taponts Ea Best

Georges Carpentier Fights Face Tightens As Dempsey Looms

AP dispatch from Manhasset June 13 describes Georges Carpentier’s preparation for the world heavyweight title bout with Jack Dempsey. The article details his transformation in the ring with a stern, lined expression, clenched jaw, taut muscles, and a forehead noted by phrenologists as a sign of will and fighting instinct. It also references famous precedents like Napoleon and Lincoln as examples of receding foreheads.

Associated Press Manhasset, N Georges . Carpentier Jack Dempsey Warriors of Old Carpentier Georges Geor Richard — Couet-de-Lion Napoleon Washington Lincoln Robert E. Lee Stanley Ketchel Jack McAuliffe

Ruth Cobb on Diamond Clash Ends In Friendly Feelings

In New York Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb were set to settle a dispute with fists but reconciled. In Tokyo California defeated the Diamond Club of Kob. In Cincinnati Heinie Groh reconsidered retiring and reported for duty. In Baltimore Jos Burns suffered a serious injury in a collision during Reading against Baltimore.

Associated Press New York Babe Ruth Cobb University of California Kob Ito Cincinnati Henie Groh Reds Baltimore Jos Burns Detroit Reading Barons Reading

Modern Clashes for Heavyweight Fighting Honors

A compact history of heavyweight champions from Corbett to Jeffries and beyond. It recalls Corbett’s failures against Jeffries at Mechanic's Pavilion San Francisco in 1903, the era shift after Fitzsimmons, and the toll of repeated defeats shaping the title line through Hart, Burns and Root toward the next era.

Mechanic’s Pavilion San Francisco Jeffries Corbett Gentleman Jim Paddy Ryan John Sullivan Mississippi City Miss Bebe Fitzsimmons Marvin Sullivan Boston Jaks Kutrain Test America Bare Knuckles Tost Suthivan Mitchell Chantilly France Sorbatt Yuan Jim Sullivan J New Orleans Ea. Corbett Charley Mite Jacksonville Fla Ruby Bob Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Jeff Tom Sharkey Coney Island Jim Jack Munroe Marvin Hart Jack Root Reno Tommy Burns

Iowa Dogs Face New License Law Hazards Next January

A new Iowa law designates a licensed dog as property and allows killing unlicensed dogs on sight after January 15. Owners must apply for a license by Jan 15 annually, providing detailed dog data and paying $1 for males or neutered, $2 for females. Delinquent licenses create liens, and officials may raise county taxes to cover damages beyond the license.

Iowa Agence Satin Aia

Redale's Field Meet Set for June 29 in Aredale

Aredale IA announces its annual field day on Tuesday June 29 per Charles H Haun. The program includes varied events as organizers strive to make this the greatest celebration yet in the town with efforts underway to attract many participants and spectators.

Redale Aredale Charles H. Haun

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