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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1918

Page

5

White Sox and Browns Divide Double Matinee

Chicago and St Louis split a twin bill as Risberg’s temper flares over a bat throw near army officers. In game one Murphy's baserunning cost St Louis. Davenport and Benz shut down Chicago in game two. Yankees beat Philadelphia 10-2 as Demaree shines for New York. Indians top Detroit 3-1 in Detroit series opener. Harper gains sixth straight win as Washington beats Boston 3-1. New York 6 Philadelphia 1 in five-game set opener. Cannes edges Pirates 3-1 in St Louis.

Chicago Jimmy Burke Fielder Jones St. Louis Murphy Hendryx Davenport Benz Risberg J. Louis Sotheron Nanamaker Cicotte Schalk St Louis Letfield Severeld

Pennant Dope At A Glance For Baseball Fans

American Association standings show Columbus 4, Kansas City 1. Louisville 4, St. Paul 4. Toledo 4, Milwaukee 3. Tomorrow’s schedule features flaying matchups and key AL and NL games including St. Louis at Chicago and Detroit at Cleveland. Chicago at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at St. Louis are listed in the National League encounters.

American Association Columbus Kansas City Louisville St. Paul Toledo Milwaukee St. Louis Chicago Detroit Cleveland National League Cincinnati Pittsburgh Wwl New York Aes Boston Eeebear Washington Siu Chitaga Detroit Scons Haladelphrine BS Pet Lumbus Aed Ahlwauk Te Rere Louisvilte Tadiandpolis Baer Minneapaila Toledte St Louis Colorado Springs W. Madison Grand Ave N.sixth St Pike's Peak

Twilight Games Fail to Boost Gate Receipts in Western League

Kansas City, June 28. Twilight baseball shows higher attendance in some cities but not gate receipts, says Western league president E. W. Dickerson. Night games draw crowds in Omaha Des Moines Sioux City Joplin and Wichita while St Joseph reverts to afternoon play for better attendance. Oklahoma City favors afternoon games. Des Moines suffers hardest from player draft losses, yet remains in the race thanks to Manager Jack Coffey. Dickerson may join the Army as athletics instructor, after receiving an offer.

Kansas City E. W. Dickerson St. Joseph Dickerson Omaha Des Moines Sioux City Joplin Wichita Oklahoma City Dickers Jack Coffey National Service Army

No Passport Rules For Canada Draw Attention Of Tourists

In a Canada immigration statement W D Scott says bona fide tourists from American or friendly neutral nations need no passport to enter Canada with courteous treatment and welcome. War country citizens cannot enter as tourists, and those born in enemy lands but naturalized in the US should carry naturalization papers. The piece shifts to baseball figure Burke, his career arc from 1896 to 1903, his leadership traits, and a note on the Browns under Sisler, plus an advertisement for Wangier's film services at 227 East Fourth Street.

Canada W. D. Scott United States Burke Appoin Jones Mound City Hugh Jennings Tigers Brownies Peoria Pittsburgh St.Louis Browns

Sisler Tops American League Batting Ranks in June

George Sisler of St Louis leads the American League batting chart with .351 and 29 stolen bases as he drives 10 hits in seven games. Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth push for pace as Boston tops team batting and Chicago leads in fielding. In the National League Fred Merkle hits .360 and Benny Kauff share base hits tally while Chicago and New York lead in team stats.

Yankees Athletics Philadelphia New York Grege Pratt Merlin Kopp Toledo Finneran Ganneh Gregg McAvoy Chicago George Sisler Sisler George Burns Ty Cobb Detroit Gilhooley Babe Ruth Boston Shean St. Louis Burns Baker Cobb Milan Washington Walker Pipp McMullin Speaker Clevelina Carey Pittsburgh Roush Cincinnati Mann Merkle Daubert Brooklyn Smith Groh Kauff Wickland Hol- Yocher Williams Young

Three City League Games Set for Tomorrow Benefit

Waterloo fans await three scheduled games headlined by a Cedar River park double header between Clute Grocery and Illinois Central and a Byrnes park match between Yeomen and Gas Company. The games, at 3:30 pm, raise funds for Danny O Neill after a broken leg. all proceeds above expenses go to his medical bills. Gas Company holds a lead but others aim to overtake as fast play continues.

Jupiter Pluvius Waterloo Clute Grocery Illinois Central Cedar River Park Yeomen and Gas Company Byrnes Park Danny O'Neill O'Neil

Tired of magazines and quick riches schemes

Uncle HM Jasper rails at rich-men magazines that promise success while omitting the hard details of real wealth. Dr. John Bunyan Smith recalls army life and a rookie’s complaints at Fort Sherman. The Waterloo society gossip column notes a pink dress, a vow to marry, a gas station flirtation, and a sleazy caller.

John Bunyan Smith Fort Sheridan Ala

Contributions for Column Published If Not Too Personal

A column note states that contributions will be published as long as they remain appropriate and not overly personal. The editor signs with initials aA.L. GC.

Eight Annual United States Clay Court Championship Entries

Sport Flashes list fifty contestants in the eighth annual clay court tennis championship with play starting Saturday. Dee Walsh goes to Detroit Tigers and Herb Moran to Milwaukee, clubs disbanding Western league. executives vote to finish the season. Pitchers Robert Steele and Carman Hill move to Kansas City in exchange for Ray Senders. Alec McCarthy remains captain. Promoters seek to stage the Jack Dempsey Fred Fulton bout in Minneapolis.

United States Little Rock Club Southern Association Oaign Snd Dee” Walsh Herb Moran Detroit Tigers Milwaukee American Association Sesson

Huntley Ready For Return Bout With Tommy Comiskey

Waterloo welterweight Lloyd Huntley trains daily with a sparring partner and treks to strengthen wind for the 10 round 1 g0 at the Business Men's Athletic club Tuesday evening. Tommy Comiskey of St Paul vows top form, worked steel plant duties that keep him sharp. This is a rematch after Comiskey defeated Huntley decisively last time, an outcome Huntley blames on being out of shape.

Lloyd Huntley Waterloo Tommy Comiskey St. Paul Business Men's Athletic Club Huntley Comiskey Minneapolis Comisksy

Minnesota Trapshooting marksman wins Hudson trophy

Frank M. Troeh, amateur Washington state champion, won the regular event at the Minnesota Trapshooting association tournament in Fort Snelling, shooting 197 of 200. L. D. Maytag finished second with 194 and Harry D. Taylor third with 192. Dr. F. H. Allen won the O N Ford medal event with a score of 199.

Fort Snelling Minn Frank M. Troeh Washington Minnesota’ Trapshooting Association L. D. Maytag Newton Harry D. Taylor North Dakota O. N. Ford San Jose Cal F. H. Allen Staples

Carelessness Costs Government Money Says Railway Man

W S Williams general superintendent of S C western lines issues a letter to all shippers urging cooperation to cut freight damage claims. Freight losses run into millions annually per railway, much of which is avoidable with proper handling and precaution by shippers. Government ownership of railways underscores the need for careful handling of government-supplied shipments.

S. C. Western Lines

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