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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1921
Page
6
Bert Shotton delivered a three bagger for St Louis in the sixth with Freeman on the mound and the bases full, clearing the frame and giving St Louis a 10 to 7 win over Chicago in the opening game of the series.
A dialogue style comic strip shows domestic tension as a husband and wife spar over house cleaning. The wife voices fatigue with chores while the husband resists and laments the work, leading to a tension filled exchange about pride, effort, and daily duties. The piece reflects humorous marital stress and social roles in a domestic setting.
Manhasset New York May 28 The Associated Press reports Francois Descamps as the man who has guided Georges Carpentier toward heavyweight glory He speaks of his dream to become manager of the world champion and describes his long effort to reach that goal as the secretive path to fame.
Rock Island and Peoria divided a doubleheader with one 2 to 1 victory for Rock Island and a seven to something second game. Rain halted the second game after the fourth inning with umpires delaying play.
In Detroit Chicago won 3 to 1 over Detroit after a tense ten inning affair. Johnson drove in two runs on a hit and ensuing errors by Jones and Shorten, followed by Hooper’s sacrifice fly. Chicago tied the game in the eighth on Collins’ single, a sacrifice, and a double. Detroit’s only tally came in the second on Veach’s triple and a sacrifice.
New York reports weekend crowds at the Polo Grounds shattering records as 38,000 capacity gates were reached and more fans were turned away. The Yankees return from a western trip for a two game stand followed by the Giants, with forecasts of up to 125,000 attendees across the Polo Grounds in Brooklyn today if weather holds.
New York May 23 Ten price seats for the Demns v Carpentier Bene in Jersey City sold. promoter Tex Kara said more of the choice $44 and $50 seats have been sold. Sales at Madison Square Garden totalled 40 000 pounds. large railroads bought tickets for excursions to Jersey City. Two blocks of 800 seats each went to the Pacific coast for fans in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Rickard has no more $50 seats at the garden, scalpers are loaded down with them.
Charles City Iowa May 28 five new players joined the Charles City baseball lineup including Gabriel Mulroney Peterson Smith and Essinger. Groundwork is set for Memorial Day against Mason City with four games scheduled against Algona June 6 7 and two here June 10 11.
The American Association shows no game scheduled while Western League results include Tulsa 6 Joplin 2. Omaha 13 Des Moines 0. Oklahoma City 4 Sioux City 0. St. Joseph score not listed.
United Press reports May 28 that heavyweight rivals Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier train under starkly different methods. Dempsey spars hard, pulls punches, and claims timing comes from firm blows, while Carpentier uses lighter force with sparring partners and aims for results without exhausting energy. Journee notes Carpentier’s blows sting but he eases up afterward.
Five cars remain to qualify for the 500 mile sweepstakes at Indianapolis. Drivers include Jimmy Murphy, Tommy Milton, Ralph Mulford, Eddie Pullen, and C. W. Van Ranst. Cars must weigh at least 1,650 pounds empty and piston displacement may not exceed 153 cubic inches. Officials will weigh the entries after trials and conduct brake tests.
The Big Ten baseball race tightens as Illinois and Michigan meet in Ann Arbor with both teams undefeated. Illinois has a 121 game win streak and Michigan trails by one win after defeating Ohio State. Remaining games include Wisconsin at Purdue and Northwestern at Iowa while Notre Dame visits Indiana.
In Oelwein Iowa on May 28 two Waterloo players Bill Wagner and Duke Hollenbeck join the Oelwein nine for a game against the Dubuque White Sox and a Memorial Day date with Decoran College. The opener to the local season features additional signings including Earl Wolgamot Reinhardt Duckie Ebeks Robert Russell Blackie McCann Chick Jarrett Ror Crabb Red Learn and Slapnicka along with a former major league pitcher. The club plans more games for July and August.
The neavyweight champion’s wrist measures over one fourth inch larger than his ankle and nearly two inches bigger than the average man’s wrist. The forearm strength powers his short hooks, while his shoulder and back muscles show pronounced development. His 32 inch waist indicates solid conditioning, though his stomach remains slightly soft as he nears peak form.
In Chicago on May 28 Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers reclaims the American league batting lead at .411 after a strong week. Tris Speaker of the Cleveland Indians rises to .408, with Heilmann still ahead at .425. Babe Ruth slips to .345 as his home run streak ends. The report also notes Surge in Severeid and Grimes in the NL, plus various leaders and slumps across leagues and minor circuits.
Games tomorrow include Waterloo Friars at Washburn, Waverly at Tripoli, Jesup at Independence, La Porte City at Vinton, Dapuane White Sox at Oelwein, and ort Dodge at Webster City. Monday’s slate features Mason City at Charles City and O Raptas Francheres at La Porte City AUKING at Vinton and at Oelwein with Webster City alls region at Parkersburg.
Des Moines May 28 United Press Jack Reddy manager of Billy Miske predicts Dempsey will win in six rounds after watching Dempsey and Carpentier. He notes Carpentier is clever fast and a quick thinker while Dempsey is fast and powerful and will wear the Frenchman down. The bout should be a great fight.
West High of Waterloo secured first place with 66 points at a triangular meet, followed by Teachers College High with 45 and East High with 25. Harold Owen led West High with 14 points, Starbuck of College High won the 140 yard dash, and Lane of East High took the discus with 107 feet 5 inches.
Atlantic City May 28 Jack Dempsey will take four days of complete rest starting next Tuesday after tomorrow and Monday’s boxing. Manager Jack Kearns says the heavier layoff follows a plan used before the Willard bout, aiming to reach about 260 pounds a week from today with limited road work and light set up exercises.
Des Moines May 28 The Iowa state rifle shoot invites all citizens able to bear arms. Contestants report to Fort Des Moines May 29 with tents and bedding. May 31 and June 1 are firing for record. many details on ammunition rifles and pit service outlined. Fourteen will join the team to Camp Perry in August with government supplies and minimized expenses.
Georges Carpentier will not work on Memorial Day to honor fallen American soldiers. He will rest Sunday and Monday and travel to Brooklyn Monday afternoon for his first workout against Tommy Gibbons in Brooklyn.
Standout results include Stanislaus Zbysin ko defeating Dick Daviscourt in straight falls in Wichita. Coe College wins Iowa conference title with 81 points per Mount Vernon meet, Cornell second. Carl Mays reinstated by MLB president Ban Johnson after umpire row. Harry Wills stops Andy Johnson in round one. Sailor Freedman and Johnny Dundee draw ten rounds East Chicago. Memorial Day speedway field grows to 18 entrants, Indianapolis. Willie Jackson defeats Jimmy Hanlon in New York. Wisconsin beats Northwestern 108 to 30 on Madison track.
Tripoli, La March 28 Local fans expect a fast game as Waverly visits Tripoli to face the locals led by Walt Fergeman. Waverly arrives undefeated this season with a strong lineup, and locals believe their team can handle the visitors.
La Porte City will host a Memorial Day baseball game at Husmanfield. The La Porte City nine will play Cedar Rapids Francheres after the Memorial Day exercises, signaling the start of the contest.
Minneapolis, March 28. The University of Minnesota and the University of Iowa clash in a dual track meet at Northrop Field this afternoon with Iowa favored to win.
Yale and Wisconsin split a 7 inning doubleheader with Yale winning 4 to 3 while Ohio State fell 4 to 3. other matchups saw Wisconsin 14 Chicago 4 and Iowa 4 Northwestern 2 in a busy college baseball slate.
Alexander earned his tenth straight win and Vaughan captured his sixth as the Cubs overtook Pittsburgh for NL leadership. Roush collected four singles in four at bats against Pittsburgh while Cleveland reclaimed first in the AL after the Yankees defeated the Red Sox.
Bert Shot Ten delivered a bases loaded triple as the Cardinals defeated the Cubs 10 to 7. Williams homered twice but Cleveland edged St. Louis 10 to 1. Johnson’s tenth inning single gave the White Sox a 4 to 1 win over the Tigers. Maranville’s sacrifice fly plated Schmidt, sending the Pirates past the Reds 4 to 3. Hart Smith’s pinch hit helped the Giants topple the Braves 9 to 8. Phils beat the Robins after Grimes faltered as Myers and Meuse homered. Three Washington pitchers were tagged in a Yankees 4 to 1 victory.
Vinton Iowa May 28 Manager Mike Rowe imports four players to bolster the team Al Shotten of Chicago and Roy Gilder of Detroit are hired hurlers and Cedar Rapids Threeleague affiliations are noted The schedule shows La Porte City visiting Sunday with Atkins set for Monday Memorial Day weekend activity expected this Sunday and Monday.
La Porte City Iowa May 238 ta Porte City Gun club schedules a Memorial Day shoot starting at 9 a.m. Two two-hundred yard events with an entrance fee of 3 dollars. Prizes total 230. 20 15 15 10 1 cents. Targets only shooters welcome.
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