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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1918

Page

4

Boston Takes Third Win as Bush Sharp for Chicago One-Hitter

Boston won 7 to 0 as Bush held Chicago to one hit in the May 29 game. Lito Thomas had three of Cicotte’s five hits for Chicago while Boston built a big early lead and never looked back. Other notes include St Louis beating Philadelphia 4 to 3 and New York slipping past Cleveland 3 to 2 in a late rally.

Boston Oston Bush Chicago Lito D. Thomas Cicotte Lush Agnew New York Cleveland Roy Weod Wneil Tod Barpy Neil Sugsell Caldwell Walt

Braves 6 Pirates 2 as Boston sweeps series in Pittsburgh

National League game summary from Pittsburgh reports Boston defeated the Pirates 6 to 2 in Boston’s clean sweep. Sanders struggled early before Jacobs relieved and shut out the Pirates the rest of the way. Final lines show Boston 100 230 000 and Pittsburgh 001 001 000 with Hearna Wilson Sander Jacobs Schmidt contributing to the scoring and pitching.

Patsy Cline Beats Hanlon In Des Moines Bout

Patsy Cline of New York outboxed Jimmy Hanlon of Denver in a 12 round match in Des Moines. Cline dominated with clever boxing while Hanlon pressed back. In the semi windup Lford Hunties and Jack Smith settled for a six round draw as Huntley’s aggression and clean tactics impressed spectators despite Smith's rough work.

Des Moines Mar Trish Patsy Cline New York Jimmy Hanlon Denver Cline Hanlon Altho Lford Hunties Waterloo Jack Smith

Transfer of Topeka Western League Club Moves Rumor

Sport Flashes report the Topeka Western league baseball club may relocate to Oklahoma City or Tulsa. Tommy Burns former heavyweight champion travels from Victoria to Vancouver to serve as physical director for Canadian forces and hopes to meet Fred Fulton in a promised bout.

Chicago Topeks Western League Oklahoma City Tulsa Tommy Burns Pugilist Victoria B. C Canadian Forces Vancouver Fred Fulton Salt Lake City Anid Denver Colp

Control Measures for Cutworms in Alfalfa Fields

A historical note describes mixing paris green with bran syrup and water to create a slurry for spreading over alfalfa fields. The mixture is applied in the afternoon or early evening to eradicate cutworms, though the exact quantities are garbled in the source.

STERDAY'S SCORE AND SCHEDULE SUMMARY

Scores show American Association Lionsville 5 Kansas City 4 with unclear details. Tomorrow's slate includes American League games St Louis at Detroit Boston at New York Chicago at Cleveland Philadelphia at Pittsburgh New York at Philadelphia and Boston at Brooklyn. The fragmentary text mentions cities and teams with several garbled names.

St Lewis Detroit Washington Boston Philadelphia New York Chicago Cleveland Cincinnatic Lewis Phersburgh York Philadelpng Brooklyn AW Clube

Vasil Aims to Meet Caddock in Epic Wrestling Clash

Water boil of hype surrounds a proposed match between George Vasil, Greek wrestler, and heavyweight champion Caddock. Vasil vows to travel to Chicago to train and wager sizable stakes, arguing his speed and skill could outshine brute power. Local fans expect a lively, action filled bout if arranged, with past rivals Freburg, Hokoff, and Rogers noted as easily defeated by Caddock.

George Vasil Marl Caddock Vasil Chicago Caddock Waterloo Freburg Hokoff Rogers Waterton Caddork

Claimants Disappearing In Pro Wrestling Title Picture

Strangler Lewis remains a major figure as contenders dwindle after recent wins by Sergeant Caddock who holds top claim. Stecher, Lewis and Zbyszko center around Caddock’s next bout in Omaha on May 28 with a possible rematch setup. Lewis plans a trip to Lexington with new national army recruits around May 25.

Des Moin Fa Marl Caddock Wladek Zpyszko Stecher Lewis Zbyszko Caddock Omaha Maines Canto Gordan Augusta National Army Lexington

Boxing bouts shuffled by injuries and suspensions

Postponements hit major bouts in Philadelphia and New Orleans as injuries and suspensions ripple through the scene. Willie Jackson injury delays Welling fight. Ertle suspended four months by Wisconsin commission. Herman cannot box until mid next month. Dyer postpones feud with Shevlin to May 30.

Joe Welling Willie Jackson Philadelphia Jackson Johnny Ertle St. Paul Ampion Pete Herman Pete New Orleans Naval Joe Burman Tal Moore

Absent Voters Law Applies to the Sick

The law allows voters away from town or unable to leave home due to illness or disability to apply to County Auditor for a ballot. Ill or absent voters must notify County Auditor 3. J. Rainbow and specify their party.

Uniter J. Rainbow

Wartime musings and grim realities in the home front

The piece reflects on German casualties and peace hopes, notes a German with lost limbs, and questions church life. It critiques loud public behavior during war, mentions draft-age waiters, outdoor labor for complexion, and German rulers. It highlights soldiers' gravity and the Stars and Stripes weekly editorials behind lines in France.

France Men In Trustei Pyeres Torraine

Bass Drummer Reflections Highlight Turbulent Day

A fragmented account mentions a bass drummer and a man named BorTs near Mason City where a serious Sunday operation occurred. It notes Epworth League members enjoying a woods picnic Saturday and reports Prof Howard Holt chosen as superintendent to replace Prof Stubbart at Orange City with a likely annual salary of 500 dollars.

Paul Mason City Epworth Leassue Howard Holt Stubbart Orange City

Clark Griffith Ball and Bat Fund donation notice

For the Boys Over There I inclose Fund for the Clark Griffith Ball and Bat Fund. Make checks payable to Clark C. Griffith Ball and Bat Fund. Donations should be mailed to A. J. Carmical sports editor of the Courier and Reporter or to the Clark Griffith Ball and Bat Fund 305 Union Savings Bank Building Washington D C.

Esscoipah Clark C. Griffith A. J. Carmical The Courier and Reporter Waterloo Clark Griffith Union Savings Bank Building Washington, D.C

Chicago Daily News fragment of local notes and names

A garbled OCR snippet lists names and domestic items from St. Ansgar Iowa and nearby places. Mentions Mrs. Roys Johnson, Alice Laum’s daughter, pneumonia illness, Mrs A A Kennard at Roch Minn, and a trip from Camp Cady N M. Includes scattered references to local families and health and travel notes.

Daymond Waterlan Roys Johnson and Settee and Meseil Mow Valles Alice Laum Wrk Alfred Laun Quimiy Preumonia A. A. Kennard Roch Minn Mr. West Isloria Welch Bessie Hell Leraine Miles

You Need Not Suffer From Catarrh

An advertising notice promotes Swift's Specific as a blood cleansing remedy for catarrh. It claims catarrh is a blood infection and promises permanent relief by driving poisons from the blood. It urges readers to consult Coca Swift Laboratory Atlanta for free medical advice with no charge.

Swift Swift Laboratory Atlanta Fement

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