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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1923

Page

6

Hawks Lose to Marshalltown in Sunday Baseball

Waterloo Hawks fall 9 to 4 before a record crowd as Marshalltown dominates with strong pitching and timely hitting. Dan Lindner leads Weeden's squad but costly errors and a late rally by Marshalltown seal the win. Forsythe and Pezdirtz contribute for the Hawks with scattered singles and an early run.

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Referee Rules On Baseball Plays And Fouls

The article discusses disputed baseball decisions including safe or out calls, fouls, catcher interactions, and runner safety. It references batter strikes, base runners, and forced outs, noting the need to decide rules and correct calls. It ends with a note to contact sports editor Charles for clarification and stamped self addressed envelopes for replies.

Wise Team Defeats Quasqueton in 11 to 4 Victory

Wise baseball team defeated Quasqueton 11 to 4 yesterday afternoon. Key moments came from home runs by Leitman and Finger. Quasqueton pitcher Duke Hollenbeck, once with Waterloo Central and Oelwein, struggled. Foster caught, with Wally Manahl and Hoffman delivering solid relief for Waterloo.

Motor Compa Quasqueton Wise Club Ieitman Finger Duke Hollenbeck Quasquetan Hollenbeck Waterloo Central Association Oelwein Foster Wally Manahl Waterloo Hoffman Adland

A Comic Strip in Type J McEvoy January Tales

A fragmented diary style entry chronicles a comic strip in Type J by J P McEvoy dated January through March. The narrator records snippets about characters, daily events, and emotional states, noting writing blocks and fatigue. The text includes references to Harold, Mary, and a failed attempt at a daily entry, ending with a censored Associated press protection note.

The Laws of Golf Q and A from 1923 newspaper

A historical Q and A on golf rules questions by Innis Brown from 1923. It covers penalties for grounding clubs on putting greens, ball replacements after lost balls, strokes in match play, and how penalties affect holes and disqualification rules. It invites readers to send questions for prompt answers.

Golf Innis Brown Conwright Sol Sleister Trey

Tip for the round from a veteran on maintaining eye on ball

A veteran cites frequent missteps as body leads the swing causing tops and mishits. He warns that keeping eyes on the ball reduces topping, noting timing and position as key to smoother shots. A dated caution echoes practice guidance from golf instruction.

Johnson Wins By Decision In Lodge Bout

Havana May 14 The national boxing commission awarded Black Johnson the decision in his May 6 bout with Farmer Lodge. The fight ended in the fourth round after Lodge complained of a foul and doctors noted groin and rib hits that forced him to retire. Lodge returns to Minnesota. Johnson's next match is set for Jack Thompson, a fellow heavyweight.

n_hoawan Sectian Tanner Havana National’ Boxing Commission Johnson Farmer Lodge Lodge Althe Lodge Minnesota Jack Thompson

Boxing star and boxing notes mix with aviation news

A fragmentary sports roundup mentions European heavyweight boxing chatter with Mike Tigur and guests of the Affiliated Irish Society of America. It notes Paris heavyweight injury from a lion bite and comments from Jack Dempsey on New York results. Also references aviation Grand Prix entries and baseball talk from Miller Huggins and Detroit optimism.

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Willard Firpo bout plans loom after strong show

New York May 14 Jess Willard and Lats Firpo, both survivors of the heavyweight carnival, are slated for a June 20 meeting under Tex Rickard’s plan to stage a major bout. Willard’s fitness and willingness to fight soon are uncertain, with talks centering on a possible later date or a delayed comeback. Firpo’s impressive performance has him favored for a match, possibly as a lead into a Dempsey defense.

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Standings and results across multiple baseball leagues

National League New York Pittsburgh Chicago Brooklyn and others led in various games. American League Detroit New York Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Washington St. Louis Boston and others played with rain delays noted. American Association and Western League schedules showed multiple scores, postponements, and rain impacted contests across cities such as Indianapolis Louisville Columbus Toledo Milwaukee St Paul Minneapolis Omaha Des Moines Tulsa and Sioux City.

New York Pittsburgh Chicago Brookleyn Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Washington St. Louis Boston Waterloo Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Dubuque Olumwin Rock Istana Chicago U. New York Brooklyn Cieionaak Mekekckohia Boxton St. Paul

Johnson and Wilard Rivalry After Defeats

The piece notes Wilard defeating Johnson and discusses Johnson's potential rebound. It recalls DeForest shaping Dempsey and Firpo’s short rise, implying Johnson has heart and may return as a contender if he learns to hit. The tone is speculative about future boxing prospects.

Pirpo Bill Brennan DeForest Dempsey Firpo Wioxd Johnson Evver Willard Johnson

College Baseball Saturday Scores Roll In

Saturday results show Illinois topped by Icchiacara six to three while Washington edged Oklahoma six to three. Lorola defeated uli fi Navy and Athinesota beat Stanford. Arizona snapped Kansas State Mississippi three. Fridley slate saw Purdue win thirteen to two over Northwestern and Nebraska beat Ames three to zero. Kansas defeated Missouri three to one. Morningside faced Des Moines U in morning rain delays with several games postponed.

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Cedar Rapids Beats Dubuque 3-2 In Pitchers Duel

Cedar Rapids defeated Dubuque 3-2 in a pitching duel as Jacobs blanked the visitors until the eighth. Nobles scored on Rye's error and Oster's triple. Dubuque added a ninth inning run on Young's sacrifice and a Speas-Hissler sequence.

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Fishing Boom Hits Iowa As Season Opens Tonight

Des Moines May 14 Midnight marks the opening of the 1924 fishing season in Iowa following a favorable winter and spring. State officials anticipate excellent angling statewide due to restocking and clean streams. Dealers report rising interest and soaring prices for expensive rods reels while anglers adopt light tackle and barbless flies to ease releases.

Des Moines Izaak Walton Iowa State Fish and Game Department Middlewest Izaak Wallon League of America

Islanders take pair from Ottumwa with four homers

Rock Island won both ends of a Sunday doubleheader in Ottumwa Iowa scoring many runs on errors. Ollard Swenson Islander third baseman hit a home run, contributing to a 6 to 4 win in the opener and a 9 to 4 victory in the nightcap.

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Des Moines U Takes Owa Conference Go

Des Moines University won the second Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association track meet at its stadium, scoring 60.5 points. Simpson College led runners up with 41, Morning Side 21 for third. Buena Vista 19. Penn 16.5. Iowa Wesleyan 13. Parsons 5. St Ambrose 1. Luther and State Teachers did not appear. Houser of Penn led with two firsts and a third totaling 12 points. Rocho of Des Moines, Barren of Buena Vista, and Cameron of Morning Side each had 10 points.

Mes Moines Des Moines University Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association Simpson College Morningside Buena Vista Penn Iowa Wesleyan Parsons St. Ambrose Luther Houser Penn College Ahird Rocho Nes Moines Bareron Cameron

Big League Play Tightens Race In Both Leagues

The article notes leaders in the American and National leagues hold tight margins as crucial games approach. Yankees face stiff Tigers opposition as Cleveland widens its gap. Giants hold a strong NL lead with few losses. Heilmann extends hit streak. Williams and Ruth trade homers as hot bats fuel late-season ambitions.

Associated Press New York Bel New York Yankees Tigers Ty Cobb Cleveland Warry Heilmann Yank Coyeleskie Cleveland Indians Washington White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Chicago Urban Shocker Ken Williams St. Louis Boston

Iowa Beats Chicago U as Brookins Sets 220 Yard Hurdles Record

Iowa defeated Chicago University 97 to 38 in a dual meet. Charles Brookins broke his own world record by running the 220 yard low hurdles in 12.3 seconds with four watches verifying. Iowa also set a university mark in the broad jump as Jones leaped 22 feet 10.25 inches.

Iowa City Charles Brookins Iowa Chicago Brooking Iowa University Maroons Jones

Hawks Fans hail Mullen and Storm in Iowa game report

Waterloo center fielder Larry Mullen and pitcher Horace Storm star as Hawks drop a tough 14 inning loss. Mullen shows defensive range with six errors per season potential and a two bagger on a failed triple. Storm pitches through a bleeding finger, holding Marshalltown to two runs as Waterloo fights back.

Charles Larry’ Mullen Waterloo Horace Bully’ Storm Marshalltown Strom Mullen Brown Hawks

Seniors of West High Win Home Track Meet

West high senior trackmen decisively won the home track meet with 55 points. Sophomores 36, juniors 6, freshmen 17. Aaron Miller led with 11 1/2 points, while Northey won high hurdles and Sweitzer took the half mile. Junger ran 100 yards in 11 seconds, and Pasch claimed the 440. Senior relay finished in 1 44 21. Three tied for high jump. Leighton led pole vault.

West High Aaron Miller Northey Sweitzer Junger Grazer Pasch Wilson Burns Smith Tleigate Leighton

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