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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1915
Page
5
Muskies defeat Bluejays 4 to 1 as wild pitches and errors aid Muskies. Franke dominates, but managerial ejections and fines shake the game. Brennan argues with umpire Schaefer. Drohan and Jays’ defense prevent a bigger brawl. Runser and Augustus key for Muskies with solid hitting and timely plays.
Harvard defeated Princeton 4 to 2 in ten innings at Princeton yesterday. Winning runs came with two out after a wild throw on a steal attempt by Bardwick with Nash on third. Mahan and Harte, Deyo and Kelleher produced the scoring actions as Harvard overcame a late Princeton rally. Cornell Defeats Grinnell 9 to 4 In Hard Fought Contest. Grinnell led 4 1 before Cornell’s late inning attack to pull away. Augustine wild early, Jackson strong late, Eyerly bunched hits for Cornell.
Cedar Rapids in Ir May 26 reports manager Hamilton has signed Hickey, a top Ohio State league hitter last season with Portsmouth. In 182 games he hit .314 with 72 runs, 69 hits, 15 two-base hits, 18 triples, 2 home runs, 18 sacrifices and 46 stolen bases. His fielding was .9738. If he proves as good as last season, he and Marr and Collins could form a strong Cedar Rapids outfield.
Marshalltown protests Keokuk game after President Justice voided Sunday's result for four veteran rule violations. Richards claims Muscatine Clinton and Mason City over the limit. Justice says Mason City only club over the limit. Rally to reduce rosters to thirteen with manager Boyle of Keokuk pressing for action.
The case targets Muscatine for allegedly fielding more than four veterans, requesting President Justice to strike all Muscatine victories from the Ansons. It is claimed two other clubs also violate the rule, with further charges likely if violations are proven.
The Y M C A will run a ten day free swimming school for all city boys starting Monday June 7. Registration is set for June 4 and 5. Emmons Johnson, dean of Waterloo bankers, urged good manners and time value, stressing self discipline and honest decisions.
Burlington swept Mason City with a 2 to 1 win as errors by visitors in the second frame cost Mason City. Hamburger Holley vs Garrett Weeks in the battery. Also Clinton pitcher Lambert faltered in eighth as Cedar Rapids beat Clinton 7 to 2. Seeger Ludwig and Evans among the players noted. Marshalltown and Keokuk played on a wet field.
In Kansas City May 26 Brown hit a ninth inning homer after two on to turn a 6 6 game into a 7 6 Kansas City victory over Newark. Main doubled and scored on Chadbourne single as the rally completed. Brooklyn split a doubleheader with Pittsburgh 4 2 and 5 9. Seaton won game one for Brooklyn. Marion, Upham and Batters delivered in game two. Egan released Ulich Wilkus and Sohn in Muscatine. Muskies to protest all wins.
In Philadelphia May 26 Alexander pitched superbly as the Phillies defeated Chicago 2 to 0 to seize first place. Zimmerman reached third on a wild throw by Byrne but was tagged out by Killifer. Philadelphia's scoring came on 2 runs with strong defense.
Coach Lloyd C. Ray selects Barry, Rausch, Davis, Glasener, H. Johnson and McGuire to wear the W for West High. The season ends this afternoon with unfinished discus, broad jump, and half mile events at Fifth and Locust. Rausch led points with a first in the 100 and third in the 220, while Early topped the team with 24. The duo drew state attention for speed and potential.
At Cedar Falls on May 1 West High scored 60 points to win the opening meet. Early led in the mile and half mile with 14 points, Rausch and Paige tied for second with 10 after winning the 100 and 220. Glasener and Davis added six points each with top finishes in sprints and field events. Harold Johnson won the pole vault. McGuire shined in distance events. Vincent placed in discus. West High swept relays with Rausch Davis Miller Glaser on the half mile relay and Gulre Davis Hinds Early on the mile unit. Coach Ray praises the squad and foresees strong showings in the home meet.
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