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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1920

Page

7

Ruth hits fifteenth homer as Yankees top Chicago

Babe Ruth belted his fifteenth home run of the season in New York’s 7 to 2 victory over Chicago. He followed two early outs by striking out twice, then cleared the right field wall on a wind influenced shot. Williams took the loss for Chicago while Ruth contributed a third base hit and a sacrifice.

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Stands in American Association Pennant Race

Toledo leads as Louisville and Indianapolis Columbus chase in the American Association pennant race with Louisville at five games back and Indianapolis Columbus tied at four three.

American Association Toledo Louisville Indianapolis - Columbus L. Potats Evenland York Chicago Boston Washington Red St. Louis Detroit L. Bet Cincinnati Brooklyn c Lu Louis Chicago Wee Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia L. Pet St Paw

Myre Gets Match at Battle Creek

Frank Ryan, manager of Helmer Myre Mason City light weight grappler who claims the world title in his class, announced that he signed for a finish match between Myre and Leo Alexander at Battle Creek Michigan, Alexander a top light heavyweight contender who holds a diamond studded belt as emblem of the world title. The bout follows Myre’s clash with Louis Pergantas at Clear Lake on July 3.

Mason City Frank Ryan Helmer Mrre Leo Alexander Battle Creek Mich Alexander Eastern Athletic Club Myre Louis Pergantas Gary Clear Lake

Evansville Wins at Cedar Rapids in Opening Game

Evansville defeats Cedar Rapids 7 to 2 as Fitzpatrick deliveries and timely hits drive the visitors to victory. Groh's team shows steady play, Yarmouth held Cedar Rapids to eight hits, and a late incident involving Evers does not alter the outcome.

Evansville Cedar Rapids

Four-Base Hit Fuels Cardinals Narrow Win Over Phillies

MeHenry hit a home run, his team's lone run in a 1 0 victory over Philadelphia. Haines pitched well with three hits allowed as St Louis edged the Phillies in a tight opener of the series. Fields and Fournier contributed defensively and the game featured strategic plays and key left on base stats for both clubs.

Cardinals Phillies Philadelphia MeIlenry St. Louis Haines St. Louls Schultz Bo Bon Stank Hornsb Peeo Fournier McHenry Dilhoefer Pow Aberah Rawlins Wiliams Stengel Mousel Fletcher Paulette R. Miller Witherow Juderus Yaines Lavan Hornsby Fournier Lewis Baines Rixey

Kansas Aggie runner with one hand earns big college impact

Ray Watson of Wichita the Kansas Aggie distance runner will try for the Olympic team in Chicago June 26. He holds state and college records in the half mile and longer events and serves as vice president of student government, editor of the Royal Purple, junior honor student and college yell teacher while self supporting in college.

Manhattan Kan Ray Watson Wichita Kansas Aggie Chicago Watson Royal Purple College Yell

Square Measure Wins Ascot Races

At Ascot Heath England on June 18 the royal hunt cup race for three-year-olds and up over seven and a half furlongs was won by Square Measure trained by Reid Walker. Glenmaria placed second with Star Shot third as Queen Mary King George and Princess Mary attended the event. Odds were 1 to 7 against Square Measure. The cup had not been run since 1914 due to the war.

New York Samuel D. Riddie Philadelphia Belmont Park James Healey Joseph L. Murphy Japan Thore Murphy Mr. Riddle Racer Saratoga Ascot Heath Eng Ascot King George Queen Mary Princess Mary Reid Walker Glenmaria Star Shot K H. Barnard Lulu Gilbertville Ida A. Chamberlain Ely Sam Miss Ranken Berg Harle Breck Bakers Addition Kentucky Waterloo Fairbank Ruth H. Hill H. H. Morgan Palibank Peter Francisken Phoenix Dange South Amz Johnson Waterloo Main Street Charlotte Bethel Bi iEcimana W. Miller Stewi Damge Ra-Us Chicago Art Clng Wis Buchanan County Iol Albert Des, Moines Investment Corporation Earle James M. Ulrich Pullbank Glasgow Arthur C. Cole C. Barnhart Els Alice McNamara Conger Alice Shields Tion Sodality J. Merlien Florence G. Arms Miss Shields Strong Erry Ioan Red Cross Waterloo Ita Washi Laurena Beierschmidt Dubuane B. Smalley Catholic Church N. D Tor Wolgamot Charles Kraft Clara Salesia Dirbuane John Berenard Genevieve Henry Hazleton Fred Wait Itering Frank J Gertensbarger Oelwein Mary DesSales Franciscan Order of Durbuque Daniel Gleason Independence Immaculate Conception Donahoe of Independence Lyers James Kern John Buzgurke Holman K. C Fair Junk High School O. A. Fox Dowie Fairbank State Bank Fox Grace Betts Main Street H. King

Pearl beds hunted as demand fuels new oyster beds

Pearl fishermen in the Orient and South Sea chase new beds of pearls. Demand is so strong and fisheries so constant that pearls cannot grow quickly enough, prompting searches for additional pearl beds.

Orient South Sea

Waterloo Gas Forfeits Late Battle With Moose In Dark

In a seven inning tilt at Cedar River ballpark the Waterloo Gas and Moose battled to a 5-5 tie before darkness forced a forfeit. Waterloo led early with a five run first inning as Ransom Kilgour Cratzley and Holsclaw connected. Moose rallied in later innings, Claus delivered key hits and Holsclaw pitched well, but the game ended with the score 5-5 and the Moose refusing to continue.

Waterloo Gas Moose Cedar River Campbell Rachey Jensen Ransom Kilgour Cratzley Holsclaw Altho Claus Holselaw James Schutzman Faber H. Manahi Worrel Antlers Waterloo Gas AB MelKinstry Rachy. Jensen Harter Molsclaw Manahl Wilson iWorrel W. Manahl Janes S Faber Linger Racheys Jeft

America's Best Horses in Frontier Handicap at Windsor

Sixty eight leading thoroughbreds from the United States have been named as possible starters for the Frontier Handicap, the Dominion’s richest turf classic, opening Windsor Jockey Club season on July 14. Entrants include top stables from Whitney, Ross, Kilmer, Polson, Hildreth and Hendrie. expected contenders span Vexatious to Peace Pennant and King Gorin.

Windsor Ont America Dominion of Canada Windsor Jockey Club Frontier Harry Payne Whitney Milkmaid King Gorin R. I. Baker W. I. Polson Peace Pennant George M. Hendrie

Fairbank Area News Briefs and Local Marriages

Local notes cover sewer survey plans in Cedar Falls and Fairbank growth, plus weddings and transfers. Cedar Falls and Waterloo area homeowners update legal deeds while Fairbank joins in civic projects. Marriage of Wilma Walker to Mr. Fox announced alongside community events and obituaries.

Des Moines Fans May Reasonably Expect Few Wins

Des Moines players and staff were highlighted as seven men homered on Billy Sunday’s tabernacle night, after a rough stretch of seven losses and seven errors. Sunday greeted the boosters warmly and praised baseball as a clean game, while Oklahoma City followed suit with seven club members joining the evangelist’s event the next night.

Des Moines Oklahoma City Okla Billy Sunday the Tabernacle Billy America Booster Boys Hasbrook Bord Coffer Cykowskie Metz MecAnapy Calther Long Oklahoma Des Moines Baseball Club Jack Stolland Evangelist's Tabernacle Dick Breen Dan Moeller Ramsay Park Stoner Virgil Hughes Conde Moseley

Ben Hur Team to Battle Y B M at Cedar Park Tonight

The Ben Hur and Y B M teams of the City league face off at Cedar River Park tonight at 8 p m. The game was postponed from Saturday as some Y B M players were unavailable.

BEN Hur Cedar Park Y. Bui Cedar River Park P.m Transvaal

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