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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
9
A fragmented 1921 column mixes a comic strip parody with memories of statues and civic life. It humorously laments modern movement and ponders future monuments replaced by autos and planes as generations observe statues with new spectacle.
The expected Dempsey versus Carpentier title bout faces a referee dispute as New Jersey rules require state boxing commission naming. The original contract lists six referees, with 40 days to appoint, risking a New Jersey official if principals fail to agree. Local sentiment favors a New Jersey referee over distant officials.
Hei mer Myre of Albert Lea defeated Purdue coach Ed Paulson in a two fall wrestling bout last night. The first fall came by a bar hammerlock in one hour twenty five minutes and twenty seconds, the second by an arm and wristlock in nine seconds.
The Chicago Cubs pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander says the arm injury suffered while south was not as severe as earlier reports suggested. He notes the issue affected part of seven seasons and expects to return to form soon.
Ty Cobb powered the Tigers past the Red Sox 3 to 2 in fifth inning. Jim York, once with the Third Division, hurled bombs as the Giants fell to the Cubs 5 to 3. Gardner delivered a run in the eleventh for a 4-3 Indians win over the Athletics. Charrity homered with two on to lift Washington 8-5 over the Browns. LeBourreaux, Stock, and Mann spark a 3-2 Cardinals win over the Phillies in extra time. Babe Adams showed 1884 form as the Pirates beat the Robins 7-5.
Reformers in Kentucky push to end pari mutuel betting at races, arguing state growth hinges on horses. The American Association of Trotting Horse Breeders says the fight will go to the legislature with a prepared, data driven campaign.
The former bantam fighter from Wit AMS Przer issues a challenge to Johnny Kilbane. He has shown strong form in recent comebacks and is prepared to concede all terms of the Cleveland transcript. The bout is set for Cleveland American League Ball Park.
Chicago catcher Bill Kilfer believes Carpentier has little chance against Dempsey. Kilfer says Dempsey is too strong and a harder puncher, leaving Carpentier with slim prospects in the bout.
Pittsburgh won the second straight game against Brooklyn 7 to 5 in a contest featuring aggressive base running and timely hits. Tier Hey drove in four runs with a home run and a single as Adams pitched steadily and Smith was hit hard. Cardinals beat Phillies 3 to 2 with Lebour Yeaux’s two base muff and key sacrifice plays in the seventh.
In Indianapolis Afteaukes and Columbus beat Minneapolis 6 to 2, Toledo triumphed 1 to 0, St Paul won 11 to 9 over Louisville with Kansas City 18, Tulsa 9 over Des Moines 7, Omaha 12 over Wichita 8, Sioux City 8 over Oklahoma City 6, and St Joseph 6 to 4 over Joplin.
By Jack McAuliffe Retired undefeated lightweight champion notes Georges Carpentier looks haggard and weary in Manhasset New York on May 20. He has endured a long career, army service, and constant travel, leaving him with little stamina left for training and a real risk of losing heart or burning out. He weighs 175 pounds and cannot shed weight quickly, making a long rest period essential before any further boxing activity.
This time last year the majors announced repeal of the dead ball rule. Tommy Griffiths said he would return to the Brooklyn club. The White Sox won in a 16th inning burst over Washington with eight runs on two triples a double two singles and four errors. Johnson pitched. Bigbee homered with two aboard as Pittsburgh defeated Boston. Cleveland scored five in the ninth to beat Philadelphia.
At a Los Angeles Gun Club special meeting on April 27 the members unanimously adopted a resolution protesting the high cost of loaded shotgun shells. They urge manufacturers to lower prices, noting costs of labor and materials have fallen, and ask the American Trapshooting Association to press for reductions. The secretary was directed to forward copies to Stoney McLinn and to the American Field and Sportsmen's Review.
Joe Mandot former lightweight contender from New Orleans plans a return to boxing by promoting events next winter. He has formed a company to take over a Crescent City fight arena and will act as matchmaker. Mandot also shows interest in retail food stores in the area.
Ky Williams from Baltimore and Patsy Scanlon of Pittsburgh meet in a ten round bantamweight bout in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania tonight. Both fighters bring prior title experience and will seek a decisive victory in the featured matchup.
Larry Gardner of the Cleveland Indians battles a string of ailments this season starting with a split nail and sore throat that became tonsillitis. After boils on his neck, he wonders what affliction may come next.
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