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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
4
Waterloo returns home from a strong road run and prepares for a long series at Red Cellar Park against Burlington. The Pathfinders, leading the league, seek to extend their edge while Waterloo aims to improve and attract the biggest weekday crowd of the season.
In a stormy game, Johnsons hit defeated the Tigers as Washington edged past New York 7 6. Cobb left injured thumb fracture noted. Cleveland beat New York 7 4 to level the series. St Louis downed Philadelphia 5 0. Baltimore took the second game of its set with St Louis 4 2. Kansas City edged Pittsburgh 8 7. Chicago won a Buffalo tilt 2 0.
Sumner Indiana defeated New Hampton 6 to 0 as Sutcliffe pitched shutout ball. Rojas allowed four hits and struck out three while Wagner hit a homer with two on in the third inning, followed by two more Sumner runs in the fourth.
Citizens Gas baseball team defeated Chamberlain 10 to 4 on Saturday as hard hitting by Keneally, Morris and Harder led the offense. Simp son weakened in the third allowing five runs, while Duffy finished the game. Fielding was erratic for both sides with several errors and costly wild pitches. Schedule for the league week follows with key matchups and dates.
Waterloo defeats Keokuk in both games of a doubleheader at Keokuk. First game 6 3, second game 4 3 in ten innings. Sheldon homered thrice, Jack hit another homer for Waterloo, and Crohan scored on Sheldon’s sacrifice to seal the victory. Keokuk pitcher Wahl endured heavy hits while Blodgett limited Waterloo’s offense. June 22, Keokuk, Iowa. Tomorrow’s schedule lists Burlington at Waterloo and other regional matchups.
Parkersburg defeated Jesup 5 to 4 in a tight contest. The locals broke the game open in the eighth inning with three runs after two hits and three errors by Jesup’s first sacker Masking. J Morris pitched well for Jesup, while Emory held Parkersburg in check until late.
The Cedar Falls Waterloo track hosts a sanctioned meet under the American Automobile Association. Dust control with calcium chloride will be used to protect drivers and spectators. About 20 tons of chloride powder will be spread to prevent dust. Cedar Falls Company M and 50 guards staff the grounds with J W Wilimerk in charge on July 3. A 20 foot danger zone on straightaways and 40 feet on turns will keep spectators at bay. Mr G Necker Freeh of Davenport, A A A contest board member, will enforce the rules before racing begins.
Burlington fans report a wide salary limit breach across the league with Pathfinders near the top. Waterloo shows a dramatic rise, Keokuk and Andrews Bunch also sharpening play as bunting and live balls aid rallies. A league meeting in Burlington may set decisive actions and proposals.
Ottumwa defeats Clinton in a two game set with Burg and Norvold keying the first win. Betzel strong on mound, two doubles and a seventh inning walk break the tie for Clinton in the second game. Burlington and Marshalltown split a twin bill with errors in the ninth costing Marshalltown the second game. Shamrocks beat Company B 24 to 3 in Cedar Rapids park, while the Colored Giants forfeited early. Tournament plans for semi pros in Town Falls include discussions with Webster City Hampton Ackley Parkersburg and others for an August event.
The storm dumped 0.28 and 0.08 inches late Saturday night, bringing June’s total rainfall to 7.28 inches with eight potential days left. Other Iowa towns reported varying totals including Charles City Davenport and Dubuque as Koeneke’s Cash Grocery ad notes cherries in half bushel baskets.
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