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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
6
In a disputed tenth inning Waterloo defeats Dubuque 9 to 0 after umpire Harmon ejects several players and refuels a heated crowd. Joe McGinnity refuses to leave the field, triggering further controversy as Waterloo claims the win while Dubuque protests the call and officials seek a replacement umpire for the remaining games.
May 25 report from Minne Minn notes the Gophers rally to beat Iowa University 7 to 6 in a key Big Ten contest. One late score sealed the win as Minnesota climbed in the conference standings with momentum from the home game.
Fragmented reminiscence mixes song, sports, and local gossip. The narrator recalls barefoot summers, childhood joys, and nature, then shifts to odd reports about umpires, spinach experiments, and petty town chatter. The tone blends nostalgia with scattered, humorous notes.
Cedar Rapids defeats Burlington 3 to 1 in a pitchers duel Sunday. Venemon took the loss, giving Cedar Rapids a crucial win as Maloney, Farr, and Swanson led the offense with timely hits. Box score highlights include two base hits by Huarte and three for Wilson, with Valentine earning the win. Umpires Ferguson and Olmstead.
Yesterday and Saturday scores from the Mississippi Valley League American League National League American Association Western League and related notes show Rock Island Moline Cedar Rapids Waterloo wins and many weather affected games. Notable clashes include Detroit over Washington Philadelphia over St Louis and Chicago sweeping Cincinnati.
Selection of Kettenbeil to pitch against iubuque dominates notes. Groft is hitting .400 through today while Walker from Dixon to Danville shows promise as a strong hitter. Mes Clean projects to start in center field for Ford Arena Wessex, with McClean commanding in the field as the squad tests players and positions.
Moline handed Marshalltown its heaviest defeat of the season, 15 to 0, in Marshalltown Iowa. Smith allowed 17 hits and 12 runs, while Lukehart pitched in relief. Makeover and Guppy led Molone with key hits as the Molone team defeated Marshalltown in a one sided game.
Rock Island defeated Ottumwa as Lyons starred with a strong pitching effort and two hits including a double. Lyons held the Cardinals to six scattered hits and drove in a run in the frigid game played yesterday.
In a rough contest at Marshalltown Sunday the Hawks edged past a Dubuque rival 9 to 2 as Andre drove a ball over Thorpe’s head and a dispute followed. Fans from Waterloo and Dubuque shared strong showings while Charles City hosts a trapshoot on June 4 with 166 targets across eight events.
Ales, la May 35 Special Two state high school records fell in the annual state high school track meet led by Cedar Rapids Washington. Cinton of Abraham Lincoln high at Council Bluffs set a 12 feet 12 inch pole vault record, while Caomer of Dayton broke the shot put mark with 46 feet 7 inches. Zvacik starred for Cedar Rapids with 12 points, contributing to Washington's 42-point win. Mason City took second with 18 and Perry third with 16. Shell of Perry was runner-up with 10 points, winning both sprints. The 2 mile relay saw Mason City edge East High of Des Moines by an inch. Numerous close finishes highlighted the day, with records tied in preliminaries and multiple near-misses throughout.
Bill Weilder won the 1925 East High Golf championship at Sunnyside Country Club yesterday afternoon by defeating Lawrence Kilgore 2 up with one to play. The final was tight throughout as Kilgore, last year’s holder and county high school champion, pushed Weilder who played superbly to claim the title.
Waterloo Maccabees defeated Parkersburg 8 to 3 in a fast game yesterday. Jones and William Henke starred for Maccabees while Hopking and Nicklas played for Parkersburg. Maccabees travel to Parkersburg Saturday Memorial Day for a rematch expected to draw many Waterloo fans.
Former Giant pitcher Al Demaree quips about a pill making the old way seem lighter while discussing how psychology plays a larger role than fans or players. Grover Cleveland Alexander, famed Cubs pitcher, is noted for using a 22 pound hat before warmups to gain perceived power and confidence.
Ackley man Frank Kachelhoffer won high honors at the Ackley Gun Club trapshoot, breaking 129 of 240 targets amid a stiff wind and low temperatures. Dean Glanville finished second with 125 and A R Cooper was third with 127. the event also featured exhibitions by three young shooters and a Winchester Arms cashiering.
Finals in the May class A handicap at Sunyside Country Club proceed with Arthur Simpson to meet C. K. Cropper for the title after Simpson beat Harry Dunkelberg and Cropper eliminated W. Deters. Class B finalists are Charles Felsing and T. A. Kliebenstein, both winning their semifinal matches. Class G finalists include G. C. W. Kine after a win over Herman Flint. Shane and G. E. Ransier have not yet played their semifinal.
The passage explains literal blanket rolling methods for camping and argues that sleeping with your back to the fire is best. It details two techniques from Camp Craft and Woodlore and notes warmth comes from tucking the blanket tightly around the body. It ends with guidance to add wood when the back grows cold.
The Detroit Tigers claim their first series win of 1925, breaking the Senators' hold as the world champions lose two straight games for the first time this year. Detroit shows latent strength, while other MLB results include the Athletics beating the Browns 3 to 1 and a Reds Cubs doubleheader split in Cincinnati.
New York May 235 Frank Frisch captain and second baseman of the New York Giants will not resume play for another month after breaking a finger sliding into the plate a few days ago. Babe Ruth may leave hospital tomorrow but will not appear in the Yankee lineup for at least three weeks. Ruth has gained eight pounds in the past week.
West High closes its 1925 track slate in a telegraphic meet with Dubuque on Tuesday through Thursday and a Friday dual against Charles City. Coach Ralph Sarff expects a tough clash as many top West High athletes are seniors ineligible for the Charles City event. Three records fall in local meets as Hager of Waukon and Hill of Washington highlight the weekend action.
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