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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1921

Page

6

Cleveland Loses to New York 6 3 in Nine

In Cleveland yesterday May 37 the Indians fell to the Yankees 6 3 as Mays and Mails misplayed the early and late innings. Ruth Homers Meusel Schang and Baker contributed for New York while Cleveland stranded runners late. Mays allowed three walks and five hits with two strikeouts as New York earned its series win.

Cleveland New York South Paw Carl Mays Ray Chapman Polo Grounds Abrhpore Toth Q Peckinpaugsh Ruth Schang Speaker Gardner Stephenson Homerun Meusel Baker Koeth Smith Sewell Johnson Mays Mails Red Sox St. Louis St Louis Boston Hendryx Pratt Bush

A Comic Strip in Type Immodesty of Movers

Cartoonist J P McEvoy laments the immodesty of movers and their rough efficiency. He mocks frantic packing on sidewalks and the lack of home comfort, urging modesty and even a law to screen the scenes of moving. Copyright 1921 Associated Editors.

Type J. P. McEvoy Galileo Earth Associated Editors

Carpentier Dempsey Showdown Driven by Brain Over Brawn

Francois Descamps predicts the July 2 bout in Jersey City will test whether Georges Carpentier can outthink Jack Dempsey. He argues Dempsey has greater raw power while Carpentier possesses superior intelligence and ring strategy, saying Carpentier’s mental edge may decide the world heavyweight title.

Francois Descamps Rand Carpentier United _ Press New York Georges Carpentier Jack Dempsey Dempsey Jersey City Jeffries Johnson Corbett Georges Dempser

New Minor League May Enter 1922 Season

Joe Carr of Columbus and Q preside of the Ohio State league meets with Erie Akron Youngstown Canton Lima Fort Wayne Dayton Springfield and more to form a city league. Sunday baseball is played in these cities with interest traces to the old Central league and backing claimed. Ralph Lattimore of Akron assists in eight-city plan.

Hares Joe Carr Columbus Erie Akron Youngstown Canton Dayton Springfield Lima Fort Warne Ind Swere Hix Ralph Lattimore

Baseball Headlines from Yesterday's Games

Cy Williams hit a homer with anson in the second inning as the Phillies beat the Pirates 3 to 0. The Reds fell 7 to 4 while the Cardinals won 4 to 3 over the Robins. The Yankees took a 6 to 3 win over the Indians with Meusel homering and Ruth doubling. Urban Faber earned his fourth straight win in a 5 to 4 defeat of the Athletics. Detroit topped Washington 17 to 11 in a 35-hit marathon while Hendrix and Pratt drove doubles as Boston beat St. Louis 10 to 3.

R. H.E Gush Ruel Sotheron Bayne Decherry Vangilder Buings Whites Sox Athletics Chicago Urban Faber Kerr Philadelphia Sox Perkins Homer C. Walker Falk Strunk Shesly R.H.E Perry Kerr, Faber and Schalk Senators Detroit Washington Tigers Middleton Shaw Schacht R.A. E. Washington Courtney Charrity Brottem Bassier Woodall United Press Cy Williams Philly Onson Phillies Pirates Wee Dickie Kerr The Hellmann

Notables Witness Defeat of Peoria by Rockford Nine

Rockford defeated Peoria in the opening game of the season in Rockford. Notable attendees included Judge K M Landis and Lt Gov F E Stoving. The score was Rockford 7 Peoria 3 with Goldthkaunen Waite Littrell and Rigs as battery.

Peoria Rockford K. M. Landis A. R. Tearney F. E. Stoving K. K. Welch Forest City Henry Warner George Bird Waleshorne Garrett Stires Landis Rhe Littrell Rigs

Early Baseball Standings and Game Recaps

Cincinnati and New York split as New York lost 7 to 4 while Cincinnati won 4 to 0. Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 3 to 0 with Causey injuring his arm but Ring finishing the relief. St Louis beat Brooklyn 4 to 3 as Deak blanked the Superbas after the first inning and Milius was knocked out in the fourth. Batteries listed for each game include Hamilton Zinn Schmidt Causey Ring Peters Doak and Dilhoefer Milius Mitchell Krueger.

Kele Cincinnati New York Coumbe Napier Roggia Wingo Toney Ryan Snyder Phillies Pirates Philadelphia Pittsburgh Causey Ring A. HB Hamilton Zinn Schmidt Peters Cardinals Superbas Brooklyn St. Louis Deak Milius Mitchell

Yesterday's Results In American Association And Western League

In the American Association Columbus defeated Milwaukee 8 to 2 and Toledo beat Kansas City 16 to 5. Louisville St Paul and Indianapolis Minneapolis games are listed with Iain. In the Western League Oklahoma City topped Omaha 4 to 1 while St Joseph won 8 to 7 against Tulsa.

National Iragus Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn Chicago Boston Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Vaughn Freely Washington Holke St. Louis Beard Png Caeo Nixon Plack Hollacher Kansas City Indianapolis Ferry O Minneapolis Grim Louisville Rabe Toledo Twombly St. Paul Milwaukee O'Farrell Columbus Aly Vaughn Jones Q Barber Tyler Evansville Pet Terre Sioux City Des Moines Suramar Holk Boeckel Vaughn Vangelina Me‘Quillan Giants Euch New York Nationals Toney Coumbe American Association Louisville-St. Paul Iain Indianapolis-Minneapolis Oklahoma City Omaha St. Joseph Tulsa

Speaker Signals Cleveland Shakeup In lineup

Manager Tris Speaker telegraphed pitcher J. C. Edwards of Mississippi College to report to the Cleveland Indians as soon as possible. The club, coming off six losses in seven games, is expected to shuffle the batting order though Speaker did not reveal the exact changes.

Associated Press Cleveland Tris Speaker J. C. Edwards Mississippi College Cleveland Indians Speaker

Waterloo Gun Club Plans Tournament for Next Thursday

Waverly Sluggers rally in final three innings to beat Allison 7 to 2 in a nine inning game in Allison Iowa. Waverly collects 12 hits off Emery and Allenstein earns the win. Gun club hosts a registered tournament at the park next Thursday starting 9:30 a.m. with 15 targets at 16 yards and entrants from La Porte City and local shooters.

Waterloo Gun Club Allison Pe Eeet Gun Club Ymes Aieee Perez Charles Batteries Allenstein Wilharm Hummel Emery and Weirs la Porte City Fred C. Whitney

La Porte Nine Edges Dunkerton In Ten Innings

In May 17 action La Porte City defeats Dunkerton 4 to 3 in ten innings. Foss and Whorrell drove in the decisive runs as both teams combined for similar hit totals. Umpires Leeper and Them. Batteries Stainbrook Whorrell Metcalf Hoffer Thompson. Ackley opens season with Iowa Falls game after repairs and new uniforms.

la Porte City Dunkerton Foss Whorrell Wallops Ackley Iowa Falls

Qelwein Baseball Association Buys Team Transport

Oelwein Iowa May 17 The Qelwein Baseball association has purchased a truck to haul the team to and from games. Players reporting for duty include Weigamot Wagner and Learn.

Oelwein Qelwein Baseball Association Weigamot Wagner Learn

Vinton Baseball Plans Fund Drive and Schedule

Vinton Iowa March 17 Vinton's baseball association pledges 2000 to rebuild the park and hire talent for the season. The opening win over Norway 11 to 3 sets the tone as the schedule lists May 29 to June 26 games at home and away against teams including Porte Aiking Franchere Nebraska Indians Warfield Pratt Howell Independence Oelwein and Jesup.

Vinton Vinton’s Baseball Association Fairgrounds Norway A Porte Aiking Dune Independence Oelwein Jesup Hero

Dempsey Predicted To Defeat Carpentier

Jack Johnson states his belief that Jack Dempsey will beat Georges Carpentier. He cites Dempsey’s greater power and speed and predicts a finish between the eighth and tenth rounds with a strong defensive foe needed to stop him.

United Press Leavenworth Kan Jack Johnson Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Dempsey Carpentier

Schaefer Beats Horemans For New Billiards Average

Jake Schaefer of San Francisco defeated Edouard Horemans of Belgium 4 000 to 2 352 in a 4 000 point match at 18 2 billiards. Schaefer posted a new grand average and a possible high total for three innings, finishing the afternoon with a 341 run. In the evening block Schaefer won 400 to 221.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Jake Schaefer Edouard Horemarts Schaefer Horemans

Schaefer Sets New Grand Average Record in NY Match

Schaefer posted a grand average of 57 1-7 in the match and set a new record. The prior mark was established by Horemans last year in New York during a play against Walker Cochran.

Schaefer Horemans New York Walker Cochran

Yankees Start Building Baseball Plant Across Harlem

New York May 16 The New York Yankees assumed title to a new baseball plant across the Harlem river from the Polo Grounds. Grading began today on land bought from the Waldorf Astor estate. The site cost $620,000 and the completed plant will seat 75 000 and cost $2 300 000.

United Press New York New York Yankees Harlem River Polo Grounds Waldorf Astor

Broomspun wins classic Preakness at Pimlico

Pimlico Maryland May 17 Broomspun won the 650000 classic Preakness with Polly Ann second and Jeg third in a field of 14 over a mile and furlong. Broomspun paid a small price due to being coupled in betting with Tryster, a favorite from the Henry Payne Whitney entrants. Costiletti rode the winner.

United Press Pimlico

Vinton Defeats Norway 11 to 5 on Home Field

Vinton Iowa swung to an 11 5 victory over visiting Norway in a Sunday game watched by about 450 fans. The locals showcased aggressive ball movement while Norway committed 10 errors. Batteries were Higbee Bliss for Vinton Hibben Johnson for Norway. Umpire Jackson.

Vinton Norway Gree Higbee Bliss R. Hibben Johnson Jackson Pee Ee Cedar Falrg Stars and ‘Stripes

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