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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1918

Page

5

Cubs Handle St Louis In Shutout To Reach Four straight

Chicago won 1 0 over St Louis in a pitchers duel as Vaughn and Ames matched zeroes. Ames fanned 10, but a first inning wild pitch on a Hollecher single and Mann double allowed Chicago to score. Also notes a New York victory over Boston 9 to 4 and Philadelphia beating Brooklyn 1 to 0.

Aughn Besté Ames Gianis Wallop Lraves New York Yankees Chicago St. Louis Vaughn Ames Hollecher Mann Gonzalés Vaughan Hauifer Prilliss Philadelphia Tuna Jacobs Pittsburgh Brooklyn Philadelph Blarquard Grimes Miller Burns Browns Indians St Louis Meveland Cleveland Sotheron Hendrix Johns Sister

White Sox Shut Out Tigers as Schallenbach Dominates

In Detroit, June 27, the White Sox defeated the Tigers 3 to 0 behind a strong pitching effort from Shellenbach who gave eight walks but yielded only two hits. Bush savas and others were ejected for disputing calls, while Jennings and Donovan argued with the umpire. Detroit was unable to advance despite men on base via walks.

White Sox Tigers Detroit

Comiskey to Meet Huntley in 10-Round Go

Tommy Comiskey of St Paul will face Lloyd Huntley in a ten round bout at the Business Men's Athletic Club in Waterloo on July 2. It will be the first boxing card here in some time and may be the last for months due to work or fight rules. Comiskey, nephew of Mike and Tom Gibbons, previously beat Huntley in eight rounds here.

Tommy Comiskey Lloyd Huntley Waterloo Business Men's Athletic Club Huntley Comisker Paul Bor Mike Tom Gibbons

Burns to Fight Four Rounds in Vancouver Patriotic Bout

Former heavyweight champion Tommr Burns, now a Canadian army corporal, will box four rounds with Fred Fulton in Vancouver on July 2. In other notes, horseman Matthew Allen died at his Brooklyn home. George Sargent and Harry Lege defeated Charles Chick Evans and Warren K Wood in an exhibition golf match in Minneapolis with Evans posting a low score.

Chicago Tommr Burns Fred Fulton Vancouver B. C Burns Matthew Allen Brooklyn N. Y George Sargent Harry Lege Minnesota Charles Chick Evans Warren K. Wood Minneapolis Evans Mike Collins Ad Wolgast Fulton Wolgast Col Ins

Merkle Stages Baseball Comeback With Cubs

Fred Merkle once a New York Giants first baseman now with the Chicago Cubs is making a comeback in the National League. He leads NL hitters and fields well, proving Brooklyn manager conjectures wrong about his decline.

Fred Merkle New York Giants Chicago Cubs Merkle McGraw

Pennant Dope at a Glance

Yesterday's scores show American Association games: Indianapolis 3 over St Paul and Columbus Milwaukee 2, Toledo 0 over Kansas City 6. Tomorrow's schedule lists American League and National League matchups with St Louis at Chicago and Boston at Washington, among others.

American Association Indianapolis St. Paul Columbus Milwaukee Toledoo Kansas City Boston Stiyee L. Pet New York Cleveland Washington St. Louis Detroit Tae Philadelphia National Deague Ww. L. Pet Chicago New York A Boston Philadelphi Vevid ABA Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn E. J. Kansas City Milwaukee Wrens Souis Oneuve Pat Minneapolis Nes St Paul Faa Taledaof

Hasbrook to Play with Des Moines Roosters

Robert Ziggy Hasbrook, former star first sacker in the Central association, signs with the Des Moines Roosters of the Western league and is expected to appear in the lineup before week’s end after Augusta disbands this week.

Robert Ziggy} Hasbrook Des Moines The Roosters Hasbrook Augusta. Ga

Clute's Grocery Defeats the Gas Company In City League

Clute's Grocery edged the Gas Company 6 to 3 at Cedar River Park in a loosely played game. Schroeder booted five of eight chances while Claus and Price pitched well for seven innings as errors plagued both teams.

Cam Cedar River Park Herb Claus Clute! Grocery Gas Company Clutes Hartman Schroeder Mullan Claus Price Wilson

Wild War Era News Wraps In Scattered Slices Of City Life

Disjointed clippings describe a Grand Rapids incident where William Spencer, 70, was injured after a band performance and a woman kicked him. reports mention a Chicago Tribune take on Hagenbeck-Wallace firemen and a Missouri jail sentence for a pro German. Included are sobering peacetime fantasies, Camp Custer names from Flint and assorted oddities.

William Spencer Grand Rapids Mich

Wanted Stenographer Work From Home

Classified note seeking a young lady or gentleman stenographer to work at home on odd times with piano or talking machine. Address provided in the notice.

Wichita Beacon

Charlie White to Meet K C Boy in July Fourth Battle

Des Moines reports Charlie White of Chicago, a leading lightweight title contender, will fight Fighting Harvey Thorpe of Kansas City in a 12 round bout at the Western league park on July 4. This is their second meeting after a 12 round draw two years ago in Kansas City. Thorpe is already in town training. White arrives Monday with manager Natel Lewis and trainer Joe Thom to finalize preparations. Tommy Ryan promotes the event and will arrange a title winner match against Lew Tendler, Johnny Dundee, or another top lightweight.

Des Moines Charliel White Chicago Harvey Thorpe Kansas City Thorpe City Natel Lewis Joe Thomas Tommy Ryan Lew Tendler Johnny Dundee

Johnson Pleads to Enlist With U S Troops in France

The former boxing champion Jack Johnson begs permission to join American forces abroad. Once a celebrated figure, he now seeks a chance to fight in France despite past legal troubles and a life spent in exile across Canada and Europe.

Jack Johnson U. S

Frank Brown Edges Foster In 20 Round Fight At Tulane Club

Frankie Brown defeated Kid Foster in a 20 round lightweight bout at the Tulane Athletic Club in New Orleans by knockout after referee Sammy Gold ruled the decision. Brown protested the ruling, and Gold then declared the bout a knockout. Brown had started fisticuffs before the finish.

Frankie’ Brown New York Kid Foster New Orleans Tulane Athletic Club Sammy Gold Brown Gold Bran

Mis souri country store advert for economy autos

A Missouri country store advertises cranking day prices for automobiles and urges quick action with anxious phrasing. The note references prior generations sending sons to Germany to learn and now to teach.

Missouri Germany

St Paul Boxers Transition to War Service Seen in Census

A St Paul roll call lists boxers serving in the military or taking "useful" civilian work under the Crowder order. Names include Mike and Tommy Gibbons, Mike O'Dowd, Jack Burke, Robby Ward, and others at Camp Dodge, Meade, Lewis, Newport News, and more. Also noted are local fighters shifting to steel plants, farming, tailoring, and government shipbuilding drafts, suggesting few will be idle for fighting duties. Real estate transfers follow, listing several Waterloo and Cedar Falls parcels and owners in the period.

St. Paul Minn Battlers Uncle Sam Crowder Mike Gibbons Camp Dodge Tommy Gibbons Camp Meade Mike O'Dowd Camp Funstom Jack Burke Buff Seldt Camp Dodges Robby Ward Camp Lewis Kid” Baronne Navy Newport News Jack Malone Los Angeles Ray Johnson Billy Whelan Billy Miske Johnny Noye Tommy Comiskey Sammy Terri

Funeral services held for Mrs. Kennicott

La Porte City notes her death at 37 after a Monday afternoon passing. Prudence A. Kennicott born Nov 1 1831 in Pennsylvania. married James Kennicott June 19 1853. Survived by four children and 24 grandchildren with 25 great grandchildren. Local relatives and visitors attend kin events and busily share updates. Seven La Porte City youths left for Cedar Falls to enter the national army. Red Cross reports June deflated surgical dressing quota reached 4 000 pieces.

la Porte City James Nennicote West View Cemetery Prudence A. Thomas Pennsylvania Clinton County Mich James A. Bennicott New York State Iowa East Ai la Porte City Kennicott Bain Brancer. Wetonk S. Sh Hattie. Darling Eunice Brokaw Irene Iyle Waterton Nan Allison Francis Lynn Cedar Rapids Allison John Halpin Robert Banks Wamego Kan Alpert Hudson Banks Robert Gibson Chicago McPhaden John O'Riley Arthur Allison Walter Gardner Anderson Ind Cora Bowman Nellie McGaheran Merte Brayn Iva Burkes Garrrison Cityantii Garrison Ta Parte City Cedar Falls

McManus Bring Up Father Comic Strip Plot Brief

George McManus brings the Bring Up Father strip to readers in a new scene showing the family’s comic clash over social pretensions and everyday mishaps. The weekly panel tease highlights Patience and Jiggs in a humorous domestic moment.

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