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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
8
Keokuk dropped the latest game as Cullough, McCullough, and Holmes faced numerous miscues and defensive lapses. Pitching by Wifu and others struggled. late-inning hits and errors shaped the 2 0 2 time frame and altered the outcome.
Waterloo defeated Keokuk 16 to 2 at the local park as Munger Andrews chose Jack Meadams. Waterhock held Keokuk to three hits while in the Keokuk lineup McCullough and Siglin starred on offense.
Burlington reached Waterloo today for a four game set. A Sunday doubleheader is planned as fans expect a record crowd with the Tars facing league leaders. Tomorrow and all Saturdays will be children’s day with an invitation to area youngsters to attend.
Boisterous game last evening saw the Postoffice team lose to the gas company representatives in seven innings by a 7 to 5 score. Mike Mitchell delivered three strong drives and a double, while Fulton earned the win for the gas team with a solid pitching effort. Errors and aggressive plays defined the contest as both sides produced key moments in a high-spirited matchup.
Metcalfe Guyer Bussler and Morris Welch J Morris listed with single and double plays. McNally to Bussler Bussier to Smith to Ward. Umpire Dun leave noted.
Washington beat Chicago in the tenth inning on a single by Gandill and Shanks double after a pitching duel between Ayres and Scott. Philadelphia edged Cleveland 1 0 in 11 innings as Plank bested Wagerman. Detroit topped New York 3 1 behind Dubue's strong work. Boston shut out St Louis 1 0 as Leonard limited them to four hits.
Big Jim Vaughn held Brooklyn to one hit while Chicago scored five runs to win. Ragan McCarty Vaughn and Aresnahan contributed, with Brooklyn finishing 0 for the day. Cincinnati beats Boston 6 0. Philadelphia wins 6 3 over St Louis in the other games.
Pittsburgh celebrates home return by beating Kansas City 6 to 2. Walker pitched five innings before leaving after four free passes. Kansas City scored in early and late innings, while Pittsburgh tallied runs in multiple frames. Batteries Henning Harris Easterly and Walker Adams Bert.
In a May 14 game St Louis defeated Brooklyn 5 to 4 after a late surge. Hartley walked and advanced on singles before Bridwell and Willett scored on a pivotal play. Batteries were Willett and Hartley for St Louis and Seaton and Land for Brooklyn.
Regional reports from Cedar Rapids Keokuk and Burlington discuss opening counts and gate receipts while noting team strengths and weaknesses. Comment on Burlington Keokuk series and players like Pat Pilly hints at farmed out prospects and Philadelphia ties amid fast Eastern and Central circuits.
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