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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1921

Page

6

Superbas Bunch Hits Lick Reds In Brooklyn Tilt

Brooklyn defeats Cincinnati 4 to 3 as the Superbas string together early hits off Marquard and strong fielding support. Daubert, Duncan, and Johnston contribute key plays, while Brooklyn gains a two game lead with solid offense and defense.

Superbas Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds Marquard Smith Dghneon Boke Beane Sh. Nawbers Sb. Breaster Rf. Duncan Jr. Fonseca Jb. Paskett Crane Hargrave Coombe Kopi Luque Willars Eee- Breokimn Johnston Olson Rhonetchy Meyers Nets K. .Miller Smith P E.epeee Coumbe J Xax Daubett O Hargrave Ronetehs Daubert Duncan Gun Myers Paskett Bohne Marquardy Hants New York New York Nationals St. Louis Doak New Yorks

A Comic Strip in Type in a Restaurant Exchange

A light clipped dialogue sequence set in a restaurant features two Irishmen Mike and Pat debating meals and jokes. They discuss roast beef, soup, ham and eggs, and even a confession tale while waiter instructions punctuate the humor. The piece ends with a playful exchange about ham and eggs and a nod to the waiter.

Mike Pat

Slugging Tests Lead to Multiple Baseball Results

May 12 reports from Blooming ton and surrounding cities describe a high scoring slugging day. Bloomers defeated an unnamed foe 10 to 8 with Sykes and Zeiser hitting homers. Rock Island beat Terre Haute 2 to 0 as Ferrell pitched six innings before rain halted play. Peoria toppled Rockford 6 to 4 with Monroe closing out.

Ploomington. I Bloomers Sykes Zeiser Fedar Rapids Sir Bloomington Schotten, Gilder and Gomes Harkins Rock Island Terre Haute Ind Ferrell

Willie Meehan Sets Busy 10 Rounder and Short Fights

Willie Meehan the San Francisco heavyweight is booked for 10 round bouts with Bill Brennan in Denver on July 2 and Billy in St. Paul on July. His manager also announced May Dan O'Dowd in Reno and Seilor Ed Petroskey in Juarez for 24 rounds, plus six rounds with Jim Hurley in Salt Lake on June 24. Meehan will box June 17 in Juarez and June 24 in Salt Lake City.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Willie Meehan Bill Brennan Denver Billy St. Paul Fred Wi Meehan Tonr Day Meehan Seilor Ed Petroskey Juarez Mexico Dan O'Dowd Reno Jim Hurley Salt Lake Winsur

Dempsey Favored in Early New York Bets

In New York on May 12 bets favored Jack Dempsey over Georges Carpentier for their July showdown. Odds quoted as 1 to 2 in many places, with some backers risking larger sums against Dempsey. A Buffalo bettor laid $14,006 to $1,500 that Carpentier would not KO Dempsey in the round. A Chicago bettor staked $3,440 to $1,090 that Dempsey would KO Carpentier in one round.

New York Jack DempSey Georges Carpentier Carpentier George Schnell Bulfate Pintier Dempsey Curkoo

Braves Win 1 0 In Fifteenth Inning Thriller

The Braves outfielders hit a double and four singles to edge the Pirates 1 to 0 in the thirteenth inning. Cobb starred defensively and on the bases in Detroit's 2 to 1 win over the Yankees.

United Press Southworth Braves Pirates Cobb Detroit Yankees

Waverly schedule features local game on Memorial Day

Waverly Iowa May 12 The Waverlia Moose face Waverly in Memorial Day action per a schedule by Andy Drexler manager of the local nine The season opened with a 5 to 3 win over Denver The Waverly lineup includes Drex Lundberg Allenstein Carpenter Dove Mooney Ritchie Wilharm Knott and other local players

Waverly Waverlia Moose Andy Drexler Denver Drex Jer Lundberg Ailenstein Carpenter Dove Mooney Ritchie Wilharm Careers Knott Allison Rer Moose

Yellow Horse Stays With Pirates After Purchase

Chief Indian Yellow Horse will remain on the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff as a regular. Pirates officials announced that the Little Rock team paid the purchase money for Yellow Horse's release. Barney Dreyfus said roster limits won’t affect the club, which now has 25 players under contract.

Pal Pittsburgh Nationals Little Rock Yellow Horse Barney Dreyfus Pirates Dreyfus Pittsburgh

Cleveland’s pennant win over Washington marks first world title

Cleveland defeated Washington 14 to 1 to celebrate raising its first world championship pennant. Johnson was chased early after five Cleveland errors, as Washington's lone run came on a Gharrity double. The column also notes box scores and other MLB results including Boston’s 2–2 tie with Chicago and St Louis defeating Philadelphia 4–1.

Cleveland Washington Walter Johnson Gharrity Courtney Wood Abrhpore Judge Milan Rice Brower Harris Shanks O'Rourke Piginich C. Johnson P. Courtney p.Ghegriks Kas Beng Velpeane ABBA AE Jamniegon Avans Jeanes Gardner O'Neill Evans Sewell Stephenson Coveleskie Stevenson Johnson Speaker Struc Coyeleskie Red Sox Sor Cleeland St. Louis Shocker Moore Philadelphia Wiliams Jacobson Williams McManus

$100,000 Insurance for July 7 Heavyweight Fight

New York May 12 Lloyds of London insured boxers Jock Dempsey and Georges Carpentier for $100,000 against death or accident that could prevent their ring appearance in Jersey City on July 7. Rickard reports advance mail applications totaling $200,000 and predicts a million dollar gate for the match.

United Press New York Tex Rickf Erd Lloyds of London Jock Dempsey Georges Carpentier Jersey City Rickard

Wil no is University beat Chicago 10 to 1 in baseball

In Chicago and Columbus reports two separate baseball games are noted with Wilno University defeating Chicago 10 to 1 and Wazda University beating Northwestern 17 to 1. Also listed are boxing results with Stanislaus Zbyszko defeating George Kotzonaros in straight falls and Benny Kauff facing a suspension denial regarding alleged automobile theft.

Associated Press Chicago University of Wilnois University of Chicago Wazda University Northwestern Columbus Stanislaus Zbyszko George Kotzonaros New York Benny Kauff New York Giants

Carpentier Plans Very Strict Training Regimen

Carpentier will arrive in New York around May 16 and move to Manhasset training quarters. For two months he follows a puritanic schedule with five minutes of sparring daily, twenty-five minutes of shadow boxing, thirty minutes of gymnastics, and an hour with masseur and showers.

United Press la Guerche France New York Carpentier Manhasset Jersey City

Sailor Freedman Boxes Three Fights Including Leonard Showdown

Chicago report says Sailor Freedman via manager Hitschy Muller has booked three bouts, including a July 4 championship clash with Benny Leonard at Heaton Harbor. May 18 vs Dennis Crepe, May 30 vs Johnny Dundees. both Miller and Toro posted forfeits of 31,000 to cover weight and appearance. Lightweight limit is 125 pounds.

Chicago Sailor Freedman Hitschy Muller Benny Leonard Heaton Harbor Dennis Creefe Kenosha Tohnny Dundees East Chicago Miller Torro

Dempsey Carpentier Seat Sale Aims for Record Attendance

New York May 12 Advance sale for seats to the Dempsey Carpentier bout in Jersey City July 2 promises record attendance. Arena diagrams show a 50 000 plus capacity with eight octagonal seat sections including 35 dollar and 50 dollar boxes, many reserved by women. orders from San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago London Paris and Paris indicate wide interest. Carpentier and team to arrive Sunday for reception before training at Manhasset L I.

Johnson-Jeffries Johnson-Willard Willard-Moran Dempsey-Willard Tex Rickard San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago London Paris Carpentier la Savoie Rickard Manhassett L. A Jerjsey City

Columbia Oarsman Van Houten Out For Childs Cup Race

Columbia’s hope for victory in the Childs cup race on the Harlem river suffered a setback last night as Captain Van Houten, No. 7, is unable to row. Princeton to row its second crew, resting the first after a Navy win last week. Chicago Cubs sweep Waterloo port crews 13-2 on Cedar River Park diamond with Fred Keegan dominating mound duties.

Columbia Tul United Press New York Harlem van Houten Princeton Navy Chicago Cubs Waterloo Cedar River Park Yanks Cub Yank Fred Keegan Cabos Vincent Miller Smith, Robertson

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