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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
1
In a byline heavy battle Waterloo loses to Keokuk by a slim margin after a back and forth eight inning duel. Lefty Blodgett dazzled with control and 11 strikeouts over eight innings, while Waterloo squandered late chances as pinch hitters failed to deliver tying hits.
Summary of multiple games with base hits by Siglin Jack Corkhill A Sheldon and others including steals, sacrifices, walks, strikeouts, and double plays. Western League scores include Denver 7 Des Moines 2 Omnaha 5 Topeka 2 Bronx City 16 Wichita 9. Details for American and National Leagues with rainouts and upcoming schedule.
Yesterday's results show Keokuk 2 over Waterloo 1 and Muscatine 9 over Kewanee 7 in Ottumwa 3. Cedar Rapids defeated Burlington 3 to 0. Remaining schedule lists Muscatine at Waterloo Ottumwa at Cedar Rapids Monmouth at Burlington and Kewanee at Keokuk.
Boston May 29 Jake Stahl announces he will return to first base soon after a foot bowl growth operation. Doctors say the operation should restore his form before midseason. Red Sox hope his return helps the club capture the pennant as the season progresses.
In a tight game Waterloo loses amid fan belief Umpire Jeffries erred at home plate in the seventh. Ottumwa and Muscatine surge in standings while Waterloo pursues first place with Andrews's lineup relying on pinch hitters. Blodgett deserved a win for a strong pitching showing. a late comeback by Goes and Ashley’s fielding highlight the contest.
Last night the Courier Uplifters secured a dominant win over the Postoffice team on the ball field. Despite warnings from Ynele fum, the newramen rallied and hit the ball to all corners, delivering a complete victory that will be remembered in local play.
Fourteen cars qualified for the Decore pt Indianapolis race as drivers pushed to near the course record. Jack Tower in a red Magan posted the fastest qualifying lap at 1 minute 42 seconds, about 88 1 miles per hour. Endicott, Trucco, Wishart and others put in strong runs while two machines were withdrawn due to mechanical issues.
Cleveland beat Chicago 2 to 1 in the opener and 5 to 3 in the nightcap to complete a doubleheader sweep. Rath scored Chicago’s only run in the first game, while Collins muff helped Cleveland score twice. In the second game White’s three hits sparked a four-run fourth inning as Cleveland pulled away. Gregg and Cariach worked for Cleveland with Kahler and Kuhn catching for Chicago. Detroit also defeated St Louis 6 to 3 to take four of six in the series. Hall and Stansge, Baumgardner and Agnew pitched for the Tigers and Cards respectively.
Chicago defeated St Louis 8 to 7 in seventeen innings in a marathon game. Harmon walked with the bases loaded to score the winning run in the 17th. Chicago built early leads on hits and errors as Pierce started, Lavender relieved, and Cheney joined the mound duel.
Manager Frank Boyle returns to Waterloo with Muscatine for a four game set starting tomorrow afternoon. Double header tickets issued for the first two games while a single admission covers the second. Local notables Clyde Curtis George Zachkert Lisle Spurs and Oliver Kohr will join the spotlight at the new park.
New York May 29. The education board faces a court test of its rule that teachers may not marry and be mothers. Mrs M F Peixotto, charged with neglect of duty for marrying without board knowledge and concealing it to keep her principal post at Public School No 114. The marriage, kept secret until after she became a mother, led to charges and a forthcoming trial by the board.
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