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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1929
Page
15
Waterloo begins Mississippi Valley League play with a 3 p.m. opener against the Burlington Bees in a parade and flag raising at the park. Mayor Tibbits will toss the first pitch after ceremonies, as Booster tickets support the club’s season.
Iowa City May 4 Notre Dame defeated the Iowa nine 7 to 2 on the local diamond. Rust pitched for Notre Dame and allowed five hits with two walks. Iowa was scoreless until the ninth when a walk wild pitches and two hits produced two runs.
Chelsea Oklahoma May 4 Officials of C C Pyle s crosscountry race expect some bunion boys to drop out today on the 7dmile tramp to Muskogee Ed Gardner Seattle negro third in elapsed time before yesterday s lap of 547 miles from Miami apparently had given up Chissie Amerk Trieste Italy finished first yesterday and went into third place in elapsed time Johnny Silo Passaic New Jersey policeman second in elapsed time finished second and Pete Gaguzzi first in elapsed time was third
Yesterday’s standings show New York and St Louis atop their leagues as weather disrupted games. Cincinnati and Brooklyn split a cold schedule in the American Association with Milwaukee and Minneapolis close behind in the Western League standings.
An article discusses golfer Jin Barnes and his teaching on arm position during the swing. It notes the left arm need not be perfectly straight at the top, with the right elbow angled toward the ground. Metzger offers a further illustrated method on keeping a straight path, with reader requests for his guidance.
Los Angeles May 4 Two young sprinters Frank Wykoff of Glendale JC and Charles Borah of USC will clash at the Southern Pacific A A U championships aiming to set a new world 100 yard record. They have each matched 9 25 seconds this season and meet for the first time while Ray Conger eyes the mile against Nick Carter as Nurmi’s mark looms in distance action.
In Madison Square Garden Gorilla Jones of Akron a 154 pounder defeated Al Mello of Lowell 151 1 2 by stoppage, dancing rings around the former Olympic boxer and scoring two counts of nine on Mello. The welterweight champion Dundee had recently lost to others, making Jones look dominant.
The fifty-fifth Kentucky Derby field tightens to a five-horse battle with 159 nominees led by Blue Larkspur and Voltear. Eastern hopes center on Clyde Van Dusen as Western-trained favorites threaten from midwest and Pacific coast, while Roguish Eye withdraws after a workout injury.
The roundup lists batting leaders for the Cubs and others with unclear spellings and multiple misspellings. It mentions Stephenson and Wilson of the Cubs leading in runs and RBIs, with scattered references to Cards Reds Pirates and Tigers players in various categories.
Billy Southworth, the NL’s youngest manager, says he runs the St. Louis Cardinals like a pennant winner, stressing Hustle and common sense. He says pitchers are in good shape, hitting will return, and he expects a tougher team once this season heats up.
Britain's Marlon Carstairs, a female mortorboat racer, plans a high speed boat designed by a British Canadian engineer. Built secretly in a Trinity House area shipyard, the craft aims to total average speeds of 100 mph with a theoretical maximum near 140 mph. Carstairs hopes to contest the Harmsworth Cup after a prior Detroit setback.
The article notes a minimum total cost of $100000 for the Harmsworth cup event to be held in Detroit Gar Wood's home city. If Miss Carstairs wins she plans to challenge Gar Wood to a race for the world championship and to attempt the world speed record.
Pigeon racing is being revived in Cuba after a Sociedad Calondofila decision to import Homers from Key West. Cuban fanciers plan races with numerous trophies and medals for winners, signaling renewed interest after thirty years of decline.
Arne Borg, the Olympic star, establishes a new world record for the 1000 yard freestyle in Los Angeles. He clocks 11 minutes 47 seconds, breaking his own 1924 mark of 12 minutes 16 and 4-5 seconds.
The University of Iowa will begin summer term courses in physical education and athletic coaching on June 10. The official schedule lists 29 courses through July 15 with 18 instructional staff members. Courses cover football basketball track and baseball and include graduate level options in physiology motion psychology and administration.
Detroit defeats Chicago 6 to 1 as George Uhle confines the White Sox to five hits. Gehringer drives in three runs with a homer and a triple, while Heilmann and others contribute key hits. Johnson and Fothergill star for Detroit mound and offense in the May 4 meeting.
Cedar Valley Golf association opens the 1039 season Sunday with Waverly facing at Summer and Greene Washay. Clarksville has an open date.
National baseball totals spotlight key figures with runs batted in and home run leaders across leagues. American totals underscore top hitters and team performances for the season.
By Al Demaree, the former New York Giants pitcher, reports Babe Ruth has cut smoking and drinking to chase a 400 batting average and a $100,000 contract. He still bets at dog tracks in Florida towns, sometimes half the night’s money, affecting odds and repairing tracks with his winnings. He plans to golf next.
New York May 4 Grover Cleveland Alexander and Cy Williams are described as veterans used to changing leadership. Williams, with 17 years in the majors, has played under 15 managers. Alexander joined the National League just before Williams and has worked under multiple pilots. Williams has only played for the Cubs and Phillies, while Alexander has appeared for the Phillies Cubs and Cardinals.
Ancil Hoffman a San Francisco promoter reported Ace Hudkins' demands stall the middleweight title bout with Mickey Walker. Hudkins seeks 20 percent of gate receipts or a $25,000 guarantee if he wins, and $40,000 if he loses. Jack Kearns approved Walker's terms.
Boxing results from multiple cards show New York Gorilla Jones edging AY Mollio of Boston in ten rounds. Davey Abad of Panama outpointed Cannpball Martin in St Louis, while Joe Rivers defeated Roscoe Hall in Cedar Rapids. Other results include Des Moines wins by Dubinsky over Falegano and Jennings over Evans, with several draws and disputed decisions.
New York May 4 England's chance to reclaim glory to part is at Muirfield next week for the British Open. The piece cites American dominance recently and lists possible American contenders such as Hagen Sarazen Diegel Smith Mehlhorn and Von Elm, noting Britain must translate skill into luck and belligerent effort at Muirfield.
Davenport boys ages 10 to 15 lead a campaign to sell 5000 tickets for the opening Mississippi Valley League game against Rock Island on May 14. Each seller who moves 10 tickets earns a knot-hole gang button granting free admission to all home games this season.
Kansas City May 4 77 Joe Kuthel first baseman for the Kansas City Blues is seen as likely to move to the major leagues after an outstanding pre season showing. His fielding and hitting have drawn praise and fans compare him favorably to former star Dud Branom.
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