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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
7
Washington wins the opening game over Chicago 8 to 3 after a late rally in the ninth. Shanks singles and steals second before Morgan’s RBI, with Johnson yielding early runs but closing strong. Batteries Benz Kuhn Johnson Henry.
The pennant chase heats up as Keokuk and Waterloo start the season, drawing large crowds in Waterloo. Cedar Rapids and Waterloo lead attendance battles with boosts from the Bunny and Roosters clubs. Weather, schedules, and lineup hints set the stage for opening week in the National and American Leagues.
In Pittsburgh, Boston and the Boston Club battled ten innings to a 1 to 1 tie before darkness halted play. Pitchers Rudolph and Cooper hurled fast balls as the game stretched. Mann was spiked at second on a tenth inning single.
A terse report from Keokuk notes the appointment of a new umpire on May 1. The piece mentions Murray and Rrause in the context of recent resignations and ongoing games. Details are fragmented but indicate a transition affecting local baseball or town sports officiating.
More than 2,400 fans filled the park as Ansons fell 2 to 1 to the Burlingtons yesterday afternoon. Peters left early after a hard hit, Taylor kept the visitors off the scoresheet the rest of the game, and Rowdy Miller pitched well for the Cow Boys. Scattered hits limited both sides to a tight contest.
Chicago reports that Tyrus Raymond Cobb described as the greatest living ball player is willing to discuss business with the Chicago Federals. Two former St. Louis Fed teammates of Georgia Beach back the claim as Cobb spoke during a reunion on a Sunday.
Ex Detroit players report Ty Cobb visiting the Metropole hotel in Chicago during the Tigers stopover. Cobb discusses the new baseball magnates and season fortunes, revealing a Detroit contract worth 17000 for a year and a reserve clause free deal. A three year offer at 26000 annually from President Weeghman may lure Cobb at season’s end.
Clarence Jack premier second baseman for the Central association may leave the Keokuk Indians. He has been offered the Princeton Illinois independent team manager job and plans to accept and depart around May 21. He previously told Keokuk officials he might quit even before this spring training.
Brooklyn and Pittsburgh battled 19 innings in Brooklyn May 13, ending 5 to 5 at darkness. Knetzer pitched well except in the eighth when Brooklyn rallied for four runs. he fanned nine. Final line shows Pittsburgh 27 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 0 5 7 Brooklyn 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 5 8.
Chicago reports a likely end to Hank O'Day’s tenure as Cubs manager with Friday May 15 cited as removal date. Roger Bresnahan could replace him. Charles Herbert Thomas abroad hindering confirmation. O'Day’s troubles trace to April after spring trip as weather and lineup changes drew ridicule.
The Cubs shifted players to new positions in a bid to spark offense. Leach moved to center field, Zim returned to third, and Red Corridon was placed at short, as the team adopted a refreshed ball style following defeat.
Dubuque announces that Chubby Selbert has been turned over to the Marshalltown club in the Central Association. Rowan was moved to right field with Blaine Snyder taking over first base. Seibert has slumped on road trips and hopes to regain form in Marshalltown, with a oneday recall option.
Members of the city council police committee and Chief Leighton will study a proposal to buy a combination police patrol and ambulance soon. The chief has pushed for the new rig citing recent ambulance calls, and officials stress it will not affect private ambulances as calls will be answered only in emergencies.
The city council deferred action after the company failed to submit specifications and cost details. Seagrave, White and Kissetkar submitted bids and likely action will follow once bids are reviewed.
Mason City approved a 25 year franchise for the Peoples Gas and Light Company after council action yesterday. The agreement covers gas service operations in the city for a quarter century and marks a major utility settlement for residents and businesses.
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