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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
1
DUBS MEASURE DANVILLE TEAM Danville defeated Davenport-Quincy. Islanders defeat noted. team prospects and player transfers mentioned including Captain Em erson from Dartmouth and Harold Kling among others. Ash-Cats from Ashland and Catlettsburg, Ky., discussed with potential nickname Ash-Cans if last.
Two base hits by Kaylor and Chapman. Struck out by Chapman four times. Walks issued, Nelson two. Umpire noted as 2.
Waterloo beat Peoria 4 to 1 in game one behind Hendrix, and Peoria captured game two 5 to 1 with Shackelford pitching for the Roosters. Joe Hovlik worked the last game for Peoria and was erratic as the Distillers outhit them. Stolen bases and multiple errors marked the action in a tight twin bill.
Results from National and American Leagues with scores such as Cincinnati 1 Cincinnati 0 and Chicago 1 Philadelphia 0. Detroit 5 New York 7 and Boston 4 Cleveland 3. Western and Central associations list Burlington Muscatine 3 2 Galesburg 3 Keokuk 0 and Monmouth 8 Ottumwa 3. A dog training note suggests teaching a puppy to wipe its feet on the doormat.
The Courier Uplifters defeated the Too Tired squad in a seven inning game started around 5 p.m. The Uplifters scored three runs in the first and added two more later while the T T group failed to capitalize as the umpire and store display moments drew spectator attention.
Manager Terney benches Steinfeldt and restores Ingerton at third base. Arthur Wilson shines behind the plate for the Giants and hits when needed. Of 400 recruits, 70 remain from last fall. Reds show sporadic wins while Uncie Cy Young impresses in Cleveland. Tom Madden joins Toledo after roster move.
Davenport, June 16. P W Halderman, college first baseman signed by Ross O Leary, arrived for a tryout. Former Paw Paw High coach and DePauw alum may be given a chance if he proves capable with Vic, The Boss, and Joe Kelly considering options as Prodigals return from southern trip.
Henry F. Ricker, an expert in foot and rheumatism care, has opened an office at 3201-2 East Fourth street second floor. He offers massage treatments for rheumatism corns bunions ingrown nails and general foot troubles with hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays available for private calls.
The catcher Link whipped to second on a cork center play near center field. The timely connections by the T U squad made the T T outfit look sharp. The professional battery performed brilliantly striking out batters as needed.
The Morning Glories showcase great pitching while the Day Side fence busters falter. The peerless receiver displays standout ability beyond teammates, yet blocks several twisters with the tips of his fingers. Veteran joes Rickert and Doc Keene return, though charleyhorse plagues their play.
The Courier notes Rickert, a veteran stickler, played one half inning with no standout moments while teammates Willey Hartman and F Richardson excel at catching line drives. The piece hints at past prowess from the town lots and mentions the Times-Tribune lineup and its score as not in the paper’s control. Leon
State secretary of state announces automobile registration rules, fees, and age limits. Auto owners pay eight dollars yearly for cars up to twenty horsepower and forty cents per extra horsepower. Registration expires December 31 each year and transfers cost one dollar.
Fred Risley of the C U mistimed a home run bid with two aboard in the sixth. the ball landed in the T T third baseman’s glove and Risley was ruled out after a paused run. The Courier lineup includes Cupid Link as catcher Jim Richardson at first base Smiley Willey at second Peaches Hahn at short Dad Richardson at third Jenks Keene Nauman and Rickert in the outfield. Postoffice clerks challenge the lifters and face shelf next Thursday evening.
Fowler company and Smith Lichty Hillman square off on the ball diamond at Red Cedar park Saturday afternoon June 17 at 2 30. Feyereisen and Mueller return from last year to chase new laurels in a semi professional lineup. Admission is free with donations welcome at First National bank to aid wounded feelings after the result. Crystal scon Q D duck Irwin Hero of Airshop American.
In Quincy Illinois on June 16 Bade Myers, manager of the Veterans, receives an indefinite suspension after a dispute with Amps Cusack following games on Saturday and Sunday. If out three to five days or a week, Skeets Hartman may take first base in his absence. President Tearney notified local officers after Cusack's report.
The Sedgwick Lichty Abstract company announces a temporary closure on Saturday afternoon until September 1. The notice specifies hours will be unavailable during this period.
In Hampton Indiana on June 16 Mrs. David P. Thomas, a new Hamp ton resident, won $10 000 damages against Mrs. Nellie McMahon of Sturgis. The ruling follows the shooting death of David P Thomas a former Sturgis attorney and partner of Mrs McMahon s late husband. The suit was filed by administrator W E B Ladd. The 1910 shooting occurred after a dispute.
Middle aged and elderly people are urged to use Foley Kidney Pills for rapid and lasting relief from kidney and bladder troubles and painful irregularities. J. K. Joder & Son advertise the remedy.
Chicago June 16 United States secret service links John and William Farris conductors to a countrywide scheme to counterfeit transportation tickets. A printing outfit was seized from John Farris home and printer Joseph Hart admitted printing thousands of street car tickets for the Farris brothers. The brothers waived form alities for court in Cleveland. Hart charged with conspiracy. The article also advertises Chamberlains Colic remedy.
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