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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1927

Page

10

Waterloo Hawks Dominant Victory Over Moline Plowboys

Waterloo overwhelmed Moline 9 to 4 as strong pitching and 15 hits fueled a seven-run sixth inning. Anderson earned his first win of the season, supported by Cleveland and Pentecost in a nine-inning effort cut short by a game called to catch trains. Moline’s Mollwitz was suspended prior to the matchup, with Adamson facing a potent Waterloo lineup. The Hawks moved to 4 straight wins and head to a road trip starting with Dubuque.

Bert Hawks Moline Waterloo Dubuque Rock Island Cedar Rapids Mollwitz Molly Belden Hill Anderson Adamson Blake Circle Grant Bischoff Pentecost Dixon Cleveland McConnell Swanson Andre Koenecke Stone Shepherd Thomas Meline Abrhpore Swanson Andrug Roenecke If Thomas Torris Waterloo Serre Mf Cirele D. Grant Bischof Marine Swanon Bies Bischat Slolen McGonnetl Girdle McConnell Stone Riske Jeft Campbell Thine

Waterloo Tennis Team to Play at Rapids Saturday

Waterloo's tennis stars will meet Cedar Rapids in a series of matches Saturday afternoon. The Waterloo lineup includes Dr. L. C. Hemsworth Merle Brown John Carson Rev W P McCormick Erwin Ploog and either John or Bob Bickley. Additional matches with other outfits across the state are planned later in the season.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids L. C. Hemsworth Hemsworth Merle Brown John Carson Erwin Ploog John Bob Bickley

Labarba and Brody to Box Tonight for Flyweight Crown

Fidel Labarba defending the world flyweight title meets Mike Brody in a scheduled 10 round bout at St Louis University athletic field tonight. Brody from Peoria faces Labarba with a powerful left as the key weapon in this championship clash in St Louis Missouri.

St. Louis Fidel Labarba Mike Brody Peoria St. Louis University Athletic Field

Westward musings and comic hints from a Cub Reporter

A fragmented verse style piece mocks rural life in the west and a visit by Cal Coolidge era figures. It blends humorous doggerel about farmers, cows and barbers talk with pop culture quips and a note about farm relief. The text mentions a Chicago stopover and a light jab at politics and marriage.

Baseball Standings and Results From Regional Leagues

Sports page lists Mississippi Valley League standings with Waterloo, Burlington, Dubuque, and Ottumwa leading, plus yesterday’s results. National League and American League standings appear, with top teams Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Chicago, New York, St. Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, and Philadelphia noted. Also reports Western League results and a boxing flyweight title note mentioning Labarra and Stecher-Hansen match details.

W. L. Pet Waterloo Burt’tan Dubuque R. Island Marsh Ottummya Maline C. Rapids Rock Island Burlington Dubuque Marshall Ottumwn Cedar Rapids W.L. Pet Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadel New York Cincinnati Pittsbuutan American Association L. Pet Toledo Tad Apolis Mil'wikee Louieville Kan City St. Paul Minn'polis Columbia Minneapolis Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Louisville Columbus Paulo WAOL Pet Tulsa Okla Wichita Amatillo Moines Omaha Denver Lincoln Yeterday Des Moines Tulsa Oklahoma City OMBNR Viseseeeees

Cubs Fall Short in Battle for Top Spot

The Pirates beat the Cubs 4 to 0 as both teams split their two games. Lee Meadows and Paul Waner starred for Pittsburgh while Johnny Gooch belted a key homer. Chicago’s hitters mustered only four hits off Carlson as the race for first stayed tight.

Ace Meadows Pirates Lee Meadows Paul Waner Harris Johnny Gooch Hark Wilson Stephenson Chicago Ameek Meadows Grimm Cub Cubs Carlson Vains Giants Cardinals Buccaneers Reds Pittsburgh L. Waner Pee Rhyne P. Waner Wright Sheae Grantham Barnhart on _ Harris Gagc caden + Meadows RH Adams Eevee Paweese Webb Aneg Wilson Weelvee Orimm Beck L. Srimm Waner Arimm Homerun Gooch Adamis Pfir Man Quigley

Farrell Leads Shawnee Open With Day Two Start

Johnny Farrell holds a three stroke edge as Shawnee Open enters final day in Shawnee-on-Delaware. He shot 138 across 36 holes after nine birdies on day one to lead, while Tommy Armour sits tied for tenth at 151 amid a crowded field including Wille McFarlane and Willie Klein.

Shawnee-on-Delaware Johnny Farrell Tommy Armour Farrell Wille McFarlane Wild Bill

Robbie Out To Protect His Record

Former pitcher AL Demaree recounts a Boston Braves game anecdote where manager Robinson replaces a player with a pinch runner after a potential seven-hit day. The tale centers on Robinson, who once held a seven-hit single game record, and the humorous misalignment of personal records during a lengthy at bat.

Robbie Robinson UMCK AL Demaree New York Giants

Canzoneri Favored Over Taylor In Bantam Title Build Up

Tony Canzoneri rated 7-5 favorite over Bud Taylor in Chicago as both stall for their looming bantam title fight at Cubs Park. Taylor looks stale after heavy training while Canzoneri is reportedly overweight risking the 118 pound limit. Sammy Old Men asserts Canzoneri will make weight. Charley Cook posts a $2500 forfeit with Illinois athletic commission for a match with the Canzoneri Taylor winner.

Chicago Tony Canzoneri New York Bud Taylor Terre Haute Ind Cubs Park Taylor Sammy Oldmen Tony Charley Cook Abe Attell Goldstein Ilinois Athletic Commission

Chief Bender Still Tough In One Hit Victory

Jeannette PA June 21 Chief Bender aged 44 top pitcher of the old Philadelphia Athletics era now manages Johnstown in the Middle Atlantic league. He pitched a 4 0 shutout over Jeannette giving no bases on balls. Only two Jeannette players reached first base one on a stray hit off Benders delivery and the other on an error.

Jeannette Chief Bender Philadelphia Athletics Johnstown Bender

Miss Van Wie Low in Buffalo Tourney

In Buffalo on June 21 a field of 98 women golfers started the invitation tournament at the Buffalo Country Club. Virginia Vance, 18 year old Chicago city champion, posted the low qualifying score of 86, with Edith Quier of Reading, Pa. next at 88.

Buffalo Buffalo Country Club Virginia Vance Chicago City Miles Edith Quier Reading

Americans Lead British in Ryder Cup Finishing Edge

The Worcester Ryder Cup matches show American pros finishing better than the British, a skill emphasized by Tommy Armour. He notes Americans' habit of finishing from off the green, contrasting British caution with two-putt norms and missed chances on finishing holes.

Britain Tommy Armour Jack Scot Sarasota Fla Tommy United States

Hawks Release Mickey Blake After Grant Injury

Hawks manager Cletus Dixon released pitcher Mickey Blake after Jim Grant of Moline injured an arm, then Grant rejoined the squad and sat with the team for a game in Dubuque. Blake, a Cedar Rapids veteran, had been signed recently.

Mickey Blake Cletus Dixon Hawks Jim Grant Waterloo Southpaw Moline Grant Dubuque Blake Cedar Rapids

Parkersburg Edges Eldora After 13 Inning Marathon

Parkersburg defeats Eldora 9 to 5 in a 13 inning baseball game Sunday. Patterson versus Chinburg shaped a pitchers duel. Parkersburg scored a four run rally in the thirteenth to seal the win as Bucknam and Patterson led the offense. Eldora countered with timely hits and strong defense.

Parkersburg Eldora Patterson Chinburg Odi Hattersea Bucknam Delman

Brandon Defeats Troy Mills 11 to 7 in Local Tilt

Brandon wins 11 to 7 over Troy Mills as pitcher Grambrook fans 11. Brandon's battery includes Slambrook, Bearbower, and teammates Gamel Cameron and Perry. The game report notes Brandon secured the victory in a Sunday matchup at Brandon, Ta.

Brandon Troy Mills Courier Kpeeial Service Grambrook Troy Mille C.j.cess Bromdyn S.esee Ervey Slambrook Bearbower Bower Tray Mills Gamel Cameron Perry

Roberts 1s Winner At Park Electric Park Bout

Kid Roberts of Waterloo defeated Lou Moore of the same city in six rounds at Electric Park last night. Roberts won rounds one four and six, Moore took two and five, with third round ending in a draw. Burgess was replaced by Roberts. Lehr beat Kid Spruce in the four round semi. Tunney and Villa drew in four at Waterloo Park. Center Point edged Winthrop 2 to 1 in a pitching duel at Winthrop.

Kid Roberts Waterloo Lou Moore Electric Park Roberta Moore Roberts Hank Burgess Cedar Rapids Glen Lehr Strong Kid Spruce Lehr Mint Mike Tunney Hid Villa Parkersburg

Women Shuffle to Wimbledon Singles Opener Under Way

Wimbledon June 21 The second day of play centers on the opening of the women's singles with Helen Wills of California set to meet England's G H Terry. Also scheduled are Mrs L A Godfree and Ella D Alvarez, with Betsy Nuthall and Cecelia Aussem presenting a noted German clash. In men's play, Tilden faces R D Poland and LaCoste meets S M Jacob as heavy favorites loom.

Wimbledon Eng Helen Wills California G. H. Terry England L. A. Godfree Kitty MaKane LaCoste S. M. Jacob

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