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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1911
Page
1
Waterloo edged Springfield 4 1 in the first game of a series as Hollenbeck and Rustenhaven pitched well in fading light and soaking rain. Dickey hit a two-base hit for the decisive three-run sixth inning, with Wilkes and Collins homering earlier.
Y M C A announces organized baseball teams and a schedule at Red Cedar Park starting 5:15 PM on Mondays and through the week. Five teams entered with named players across infield, outfield, and pitching positions. more may join. The season runs until a champion is decided or snow arrives.
George Wimmer aged 23 died by his own action at 3 pm Friday, cutting his throat with a razor in an upstairs room at the Wimmer home. He showed no stated reason beyond possible despondency. he was weak from blood loss and could not be saved. The notice also mentions a group planning a June 6 Gulf Coast trip to view a 10 acre farm proposition, with ads for real estate from French & France at 611 Black Hawk Building.
Davenport beat Quincy 4 to 9 as clubs standings shift with Danville and Bablad overpowering Dubuque. Long hits propel Peoria, Danville edges Bablad in a tight rundown.
Baseball results from yesterday include Boston beating St. Louis 5 to 3 in Boston, Philadelphia routing Pittsburgh 7 to 6, and New York edging Brooklyn 3 to 2 in extra innings. In the American League Cleveland defeated Washington 7 to 1, Detroit beat Philadelphia 9 to 2, and New York beat St. Louis 10 to 2. The American Association shows Louisville over St Paul 9 to 4, Rock Island 2 to 0 over Peoria, and Danville defeating Tilton 5 to 2. notable hits include Slattery McDonald Smith and Fountain with multi-base hits and Jacobs Veach home run. Other league scores include Topeka beating Des Moines 9 to 4 and Omaha 6 to 4 over Wichita in ten innings. Central Association results feature Hannibal over Burlington 6 to 5 and Keene over Muscatine, Keokuk beating Monmouth 6 to 0, and Ottumwa losing to Galena 3 to 4.
Danville Commercial News reports a baseball game yesterday drawing about 900 spectators. The Boosters faced Quincy in a high scoring affair with veterans and supporters praising the day for the women’s day celebration. Umpire Guthrie’s impartial calling is noted as well. Richard Kingella’s status remains uncertain for tomorrow.
A fragmented note mentions a $20.00 excursion to the Texas Gulf region with regular fare referenced. The readable text implies travel planning or a promotional offer, but specific details are unclear. Entities: Texas Gulf, $20.00 fare.
Portrush Ireland May 20 Miss Dorothy Campbell champion woman golfer of the United States and Canada defeated Miss Violet Heztet Irish star in the final match three up and two to play to win the British title Her superior long stroke and precise timing carried the outstanding performance of the tourney among 114 entries praised for its quality and decisiveness by observers
The Springfield team heads to Quincy Monday for four games then meeting Springfield and Waterloo in a two day stand. A Memorial Day doubleheader in Davenport follows before ten home days. Tomorrow two games at Red Cedar Park start at 2 15 with tickets at McDermott's and Libby's smokehouse.
Debate on whether yesterday's contest will affect official averages ends in favor of counting the game. It was called in the sixth inning with two out. the score was tied after eight and the home team won by one run in the ninth. Rule 25 states the score becomes that of the last completed equal inning unless the second half at bat ends with more runs.
Rossman, former Detroit Tigers first baseman now with Minneapolis for over a year, has been benched as doubts grow about a return to form. Managers lament pitchers battles and crave the old bite while fans yearn for the good old days. Frank 8 Elliott, Philadelphia National League VP, died after a cerebral hemorrhage following a game between Philadelphia and Cincinnati. He was 51. Charles Dryden notes Ping Bodle of the White Sox acted wildly after a disputed call, prompting Bill Dineenard to restrain him. Philadelphia fans anticipate another world championship bid, believing the Phillies may win this year.
The article notes the Athletics eyeing a repeat in the King George's chase with Fintadeau at 7 to 4, winning the Fitz William at Doncaster on Thursday. Dorothy Campbell defeats Mrs. Bourne to reach the British golf final against Violet Hazlet in Port Rush, Ireland. It also mentions $100,000 in accident insurance for Cleveland players and a remark about St. Louis and Philadelphia fans. Harry Steinfeldt departs Cubs for a salesman post. no deal reached with St. Paul club.
New York May 20 Christy Mathewson baseball star of the New York Giants made a striking profit by selling Reading stock at 159 2 12 after holding it for nearly four years He reportedly added about 75000 to his wealth in banks and said the venture would be his last He is said to be the wealthiest ball player in the business and his broker notes the move as a notable success
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