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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1911
Page
1
Report from Bloomington says Southern and northern clubs debated the Three-I league situation. A Chicago meeting is planned for next Wednesday, with no action until then. Meanwhile, exhibition games proceed and players are assured salaries. reporting procedures for players were finalized.
Des Moines Register reports wrestling faces a dwindling calendar with promoters scrambling to bill dates for a late season finish. Top matches like Hackenschmidt versus Ordeman appear fixed, Gotch set to appear in Omaha with Demetral as opponent, while critics doubt Demetras’ prowess. Roger seeks matches with Ordeman and Relmer, risking the sport's popularity amid foreign challengers and uneven tours.
Hot Springs pitchers experiment with a forked ball held between the index and second fingers. The new curve reportedly rivals the spitter in break and direction though mastery eludes most. Russell Ford of the New York Americans vows to be ready and aims to win nearly every game this season after a 26 win, 6 loss prior year.
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Al Tearney of the Three-1 league stands opposed as four northern clubs reject his bid to shift Waterloo’s franchise to Quincy. Chicago meeting and proxy vote trigger backlash as Waterloo’s rights are defended. Water town pride cited from last season boosts support for Waterloo against Tearney’s methods.
Angry dispute details attempts by southern clubs to tilt league balance by voting in a northern town, breaking a tie to favor Danville’s contract, followed by a deadlock over dropping Danville. Revelations of Quincy securing a Three-I berth without northern consent spark further resentment among elites.
Southern clubs of the Three I schedule show a break in hostilities by agreeing to meet Waterloo Rock Island Davenport and Dubuque to settle disputes. President Tearney plans a league meeting at the Palmer House on March 14 or 15 to seek amicable resolution and determine Waterloo’s status. Bloomington pressured for end to internal war and expansion proposals were rejected to keep northern cities’ interests. The mood suggests Waterloo will retain its regular schedule as northern and southern factions seek balance.
Rock Island Illinois March 13 a compromise to avert disruption of the Three I league was proposed by National Association President M H Sexton. Waterloo would stay in the circuit for 1911 but the league would disband at season end. A plan by Mr Bexton would let the faction with the most attendance keep the league name. A Chicago meeting on March 16 aims to settle the dispute. if unresolved by April 1 the national arbitration board may disband the league for the good of baseball and players.
Waterloo will not be without base ball during the season as the Waterloo Cubs reorganize under the Woodmen of the World. Managed by H. Fergemann who captained last year, the NW. W. team seeks challenges and invites clubs to arrange games through manager at 412 Bratnober street.
The report details Jim Bellinger of Washburn defeating John Rosellr of Eagle Center in two straight falls at Salmon opera house LaPorte City Iowa on Saturday night. The card included entertaining preliminaries and a noted incident where Mark Sullivan was arrested after inciting a riot while protesting police actions near Fifth and Sycamore.
Sympathy pours out for Glen Brown a 21 year old cripple since birth due to failure of leg bones to ossify He moved on knees until new artificial limbs failed after a fall The doctors plan amputation of one leg above the knee and the other below the knee to fit prosthetics and restore mobility
A. L McGuire, son of Mrs Catherine McGuire, unaware of his mother's death arrived only after a letter dated March 2 from Klamath Falls Oregon reached County Auditor James J Rainbow. The son, Navy veteran, had worked for Rainbow and lived with him for several years.
Thomas Kelley of Dubuque, a longtime bridge man for Illinois Central, was struck by an eastbound passenger train near the Great Western junction on Water Street around 2 am. He suffered a dislocated left hip and right knee, was treated by a doctor at city hall, and expected to be able to return home soon. Kelley stated no blame to the railroad and believed the incident occurred as he aimed to ride a train at the crossing.
Cedar Falls to host a company of the Iowa National Guard, designated as Company M, Fifty third Regiment. J W Wilimek named first captain. armory hall under construction on Fourth Street near Main. About fifty eight volunteers expected. project funded by the Dayton estate. Uncertainty remains on whether officers will accompany regular army to Mexican frontier maneuvers. Major C W Cotton and Captain J H Hildebrand named in Washington list. Licensed to wed notices conclude this item.
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