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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1925
Page
8
Umpire Gregory Ren(i) ng quits after a rough day amid Waterloo errors and Moline scoring. Wilkus held five innings while Kettenbell faltered. Clarke muffed three plays as scouts and a Birmingham telegram influence loomed. Dixon discussed adding Scantlebury and outfield help as Waterloo collapsed 2 to ? with multiple miscues and strained lineups.
Mike Dundee halted Tim O Dowd in the first round of a scheduled ten round light show bout in Davenport. Dundee landed a sharp left hook to the jaw that felled O Dowd for the count of nine after a brief knockdown, then again floored him for the full count.
A comic verse fragment describes a man once gentle toward birds and worms, now enraged by the very songbirds he once enjoyed. His yard, once a haven for birds, becomes a battlefield as he scolds and curses, while his beloved cherry trees remain ripe amid the upheaval.
The New York Yankees shunted Babe Ruth out of right field and back into the lineup despite health concerns. Analysts debate whether Miller Huggins or the box office forced the move as Ruth battles swollen ankles and fatigue, risking worsened wear.
Chicago Cubs were defeated by left handed pitcher Irvin at Rock Island. Standings show Cedar Rapids beat Ottumwa 3 to 1 and several other Mississippi Valley League results from Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa, Marshalltown, Dubuque, Moeilne, Waterloo, Burlington, and Rock Island with rain affecting multiple American and Western League games.
In this letter by Bob Cruickarak of Americas Greatest Players, the author argues the buffy or spoon should replace the brassie for many shots. He cites easier use due to greater forgiveness, and notes accuracy benefits outweigh distance loss, urging players to adopt the baffy or spoon to sharpen play.
Sam Crane, famed second baseman and later baseball writer, died of pneumonia at his New York home. He was 71. The Simline twins are noted to resemble each other in appearance and temperament and may share a similar congenital weakness or defect.
Final matches in the first annual county golf tournament at Sunnyside Country Club will be played Sunday. Fred McClain of Waterloo faces Harold Jochumsen of Cedar Falls over 36 holes, with 18 holes Saturday morning and 18 in the afternoon. Other finals include D. P. Gamble vs Robert Hardin, and Cedar Falls players Dwayle and McKellar, Zook vs Cassy, and Collins vs Walker. Cedar Falls supporters back Jochumsen. large crowds expected.
The article describes southern Utah and northern Arizona as a growing outdoor playground near Bryce Canyon and Zion. It highlights good roads, railroad and bus links, and a Grand Canyon Kaibab plateau route with the Kaibab deer herd. Bryce Canyon opened a new hotel May 16, signaling broader tourist development.
Baseball today features livelier balls and sharper grounders, endangering pitchers. Grover Alexander warns of line drives, while White Sox third baseman Witte Kamm notes faster ground balls and more frequent difficult plays. The era prompts calls for protective gear similar to catchers.
Boston report says George Stallings the 1924 Braves miracle man and current owner manager of the Rochester club will soon replace Miller Huggins as New York Yankees manager. Huggins declines comment while speculation links him with Colonel Jake Ruppert in a possible minor league venture if he departs the Yankees.
Iowa City June 26 Major John I Griffith Big Ten athletic commissioner praises Otto H Vogel Iowa baseball coach for organizing a recreational league among colleges, universities churches schools and organizations in Iowa City He notes the program aligns with conference director attitudes and cites recent votes to aid Midwest towns in amateur athletics.
The veteran right hander Stanley Coveleskie pitched a near‑complete game, allowing only four hits as the Senators triumphed 1 to 0 over the Yankees. The win marked Coveleskie’s eighth in nine starts this season and helped the Senators notch the series two of three. Also noted were Ty Cobb’s early homer and Detroit’s 8–2 win, along with Red Sox over Athletics in a 3–2 closing the series.
Kral, a Wisconsin woodsman, defeats GOPs boy Frank Kral in ten rounds at Lincoln Park in a Waterlo party fundraiser fixture. Pepper stood in for Eddie Morris, delivering a quirky performance as Floyd Bowers and Albert Knipp also competed in a lively program. A crowd of thousands witnessed prelims and a novelty five-string instrument debut by Prof Vladimir Karapetos of Comet University.
The Hawks roster shifts include Cletus Dixon sending for Piker Meyers from LeRoy Minnesota to join the outfield. Meyers tried out with the Hawks in spring. Percy Grey, Rock Island manager, arrested for failing to pay a court judgment, released on bond. Infielder Scantlebury promised to play at Dows but could not join. Ed Wenta and Er Vetter, former Moline players, are at Dows. Pep Young, Moline shortstop, fever in Marshalltown hospital. Sholtenberger at second and Mobey catching. Alex Russell, Waterloo outfielder, noted for surprising hits. Dixon’s leg injury lingering. return planned Saturday. Archie Kelsey healing from ankle injury. Gilbert troubled with dogs.
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