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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1918

Page

4

Cubs Dla ughter 7 Lon g Gans in Third Game

Chicago crushed St Louis 14 to 4 to seize a three game lead in the series. Tyler held the visitors to two hits as Carter allowed one, with Gonzales and Sherdell contributing for Chicago. Numerous other scores from Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, and St Louis battles noted.

Chicago St. Louis Tyler Carter Sherdell Gonzales Killifer Coumbe Cleveland Morton Coveleskig O'Neil Rogers Nanamaker St Louis Bagby Thomas Lowdennilk Wright Houck Severeld Boston York Eveland Washington Ark Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Oy New York Philadelphia Pittsbur Cincinnati Brooklyn AUS St. Louis

Boxing Sparks Fly Over Cincinnati Ban Feud

Boxing restrictions in Cincinnati spark debate as wartime curbs loom amid uncertainty. Navy lightweight contender Ritchie Mitchell battles for fitness at Great Lakes while promoters scramble to stage July 4 bouts. Other figures like Barry Greb and Eddie Wallace clash in rapidly developing fight plans as legal actions loom over Fulton earnings and Dempsey headlines.

Ritchie Mitchell Joe Wellins Navy Milwaukne Mitchell Great Lakes Naval Training Station Ritchie

Baker’s Comeback Spark Plugs Yankees Third Baseman Heroics

A lingering doubt about Homerun Baker ends as he surges with the New York Yankees. The veteran third baseman’s spring play astounds Miller Huggins, delivering steady defense and rising batting in a comeback season.

Baker Yankees New York J. Franklin Athletics Macon South Miller Huggins

Dear Evening Things and War Bonds Toasts

Fragmented mosaic of wartime patriotism mixes domestic verse with military praise. The piece highlights Margaret Widdemer lines on home warmth, then pivots to praise for the Roosevelt family, noting Maj Theodora Roosevelt and Col Roosevelt as loyal patriots.

Pennant Dope at a Glance and Yesterday's Scores

A collage of brief sports and society notes lists yesterday scores from the American League and National League, with games including Toledo 2 Kansas City fi and Indianapolis 5 St. Paul 3. The column also mentions Edward Shortt and a Chicago family named Ffrench, plus local social notices such as pie socials and speeches at Lost Grove school house.

Amparicen Association Columbus-Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Debeny Memphis Tenn Curtis Okla Courier Lost Grove American Association

Diamond Stars Seek Nerve in Steel League Exodus

Major league players join the Bethlehem Steel and other munition plants as the 1914 season nears, led by Jeff Tesrean and Mack Wheat. The draft and war push reshape teams with many stars leaving for the Steel league, leaving few to finish the season. The future of organized baseball remains uncertain.

Crowder Shoals Jeff Tesrean Giants Mack Wheat Brooklyn Dodgers Josephus Jackson Carolina Chicago Tesraau Bethlehem Steel Company Bill Fewster Yankees Sparrows’ Point Steel League George du Mont Ed Gharrity Griffmen Joe Jackson White Sox Eddie Plank Hugh High Ed Monroe Yanks Weiser Phillies Fitzpatrick Braves Marmiaux Kopf Reds Jacobson Cubs George Burns Mackmen

Golfers of Sunny California Make Real Long Drives

Golfers in southern California show longer drives than eastern accounts due to dry courses and firm conditions. Mike Brady, Massachusetts Open champion, now laughs at record talk from Boston as Edward Martin, the California pro, recalls driving to the edge of the four Waterloo Offices held by two men.

California Mike Brady Massachusetts Brentwood Los Angeles Boston Edward Martin

Man Trials Car Window as Lady Watches on Green 560 Yards

Brady plants a long drive on the Brentwood course as he eyes a 470 yard hole while an assistant overpowers the first green with a 426 yard strike. The piece notes Brady's powerful ball flight and how a half topped drive can still outrun a longer shot on hard ground. It also lists aluminum usage in the US and cites Garfield's assassination and death in 1883.

Brady Brentwood California

Pop Geers Wont Quit Track Yet as St Frisco Aims for Two Minutes

Cleveland June 26 Edward F Gears known as the silent man for the sulky is at North Randall track preparing for the Grand Circuit opening next week He is 67 yet optimistic about driving further If St Frisco can beat two minutes he may retire soon but says he could not stay away from horse racing and would own a couple of horses Grupp's gym in Harlem trains many fighters including Johnny Dundee Harry Greb Johnny Ray Soldier Bartheid Charley Weinert Jos Gonds Joe Lynch and Ted Kid Lewis for future contests.

Cleveland, O Edward F. Gears North Randall Track Gears St. Frisco Pop Geers Grupp Harlem Johnny Dundee Harry Greb Johnny Ray Pittsburgh Soldier Bartsheid Charley Weinert Jos Gonds Joe Lynch Ted Kid" Lewis

Cactus Cravath Seeks Homerun King Title

Cactus Cravath of the Phillies has topped 100 home runs, beating Hans Wagner’s 100 mark. In nine seasons Cravath built a large record with many homers on foreign fields and a short fence at home. He faces limited time in the National League but could add more long balls if his pace continues.

Cravath Phillies Philadelphia Hans Wagner Wagner

Chautauqua Ticket Sale Details Announced

Advance season ticket sale arranged by the W. C. with Mrs. Fred Pettit directing. Helpers call at the W. C. A. Thursday 2 to 7 pm and Friday 10:30 am to 7 pm, when tickets will be ready for distribution.

W. C Fred Pettit

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