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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
1
To the People of Waterloo we reiterate we are sole agents for Meritol Pile Remedy in the city. Our success with this remedy has far exceeded our expectations and we guarantee every package of Meritol Pile Remedy.
Officials from both major leagues probe charges that New York and Brooklyn stars played Sunday baseball for semi pro teams under assumed names. Reports say players earned 100 to 250 dollars for Sunday games and sometimes pitched long extra innings, risking their major league duties. The investigation aims to bar under contract players from accepting semi pro offers.
The tallest player in professional baseball, 21 year old Epha Rixey Jr., star pitcher from the University of Virginia, reported to manager Doomn of the Phillies after graduating on Friday. He comes with a strong college record including a shutout of Washington American and a PRA of four and a half hits per game against opponents.
Crowds grow as Galloway and Postoffice clash at Prospect Park in a key Ward League match. The Waterlon independents visit Waverly while the Third Ward edits push a bid for a winning season. fans plan special transport for next games.
Scores from National League American League and minor leagues show Philadelphia edges Chicago 2 1 New York defeats Pittsburgh 7 2 Brooklyn tops St Louis 9 6 Boston defeats Cincinnati 4 3 Chicago loses to St Louis 4 3 Detroit beats Cleveland 4 Washington beats Philadelphia 5 Boston beats New York 4 1 Toledo defeats Columbus 4 Milwaukee blanks Minneapolis 6 Tonisville Indiana rain affects Tonisville Indianapolis Omahaes Moines 6 Omaha 0 Lincoln defeats Wichita 4 Denver edges Topeka 1 St Josephs over Sioux City in 18 innings Dubuque and Peoria draw Keokuk over Muscatine 7 6 Galesburg ties Galesburg 5 5
From Tus Veras New Mexico on June 11 Governor McDonald hinted he might use police powers to stop the Johnson Flynn boxing bout planned for July 4 if legal grounds exist He had not changed his mind and would act if necessary despite Curley and associates stating no stoppage would occur The fight's fate remains unsettled as dispatches cite limited authority and uncertain plans from Curley and allies.
In Waterloo police court Ole Legander was struck by freight train No. 62 and his mangled body was found beside Bluff street near Fourth and Park avenues shortly before 2 AM. He had a history of drunkenness and epilepsy and was identified by police. The morgue report noted severe head and arm injuries and dirt cinders on the body. He was 45 to 50 years old with no known relatives nearby.
Harold Richey of 24 Center Street Sioux City and Lulu Teeter of Waterloo were wed by Judge D C Tefferman at Dakota City Neb. The couple said they planned to marry after becoming acquainted and had relatives present including Mrs C L Hand and the Teeters. They will reside in Sioux City.
A cold wet evening did not deter a good sized crowd at the baseball carnival on Seventh and Commercial streets. Shows and concessions were well patronized as the baseball association reports solid receipts and hopeful progress toward covering debts.
LaRue Concert band presents the second in a series of free concerts at West Park. The program aims for exceptional merit and is funded by Waterloo businessmen. The event offers enjoyment for all ages and benefits Waterloo school children in ongoing seasonal programs.
The report says Tuck Smith of El Paso and partner D B Russell hold a concession for the Juarez boxing ring and have wired Gurtey with a tentative offer. Johnson and Flynn continue training as negotiations unfold and a possible move toward Mexico is hinted.
The public market saw strawberries drop to 0 cents per box and peas to 40 cents for three quarts. A crowd pressed around a seller with exceptionally large berries selling at 10 cents a box, while 22 wagon loads of produce filled the east market. Former mayors R A Doty and J R Rector watched as the season peaks with rain-delayed results.
Purported health ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle powerful alternative to calomel. Claims include cleansing blood bowels and liver improving complexion and energy with a nightly four week dose.
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