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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1923

Page

5

Memorial Day Doubleheader in Waterloo and Rock Island

Waterloo falls 10 to 4 to Rock Island as Dan Lindner is named field marshal after cramps. Weeden pitches and saves Storm for today, with several hitters including Perdirtz Groft and McEwan delivering key late runs. The doubleheader setup continues as Waterloo meets Cedar Rapids on tomorrow’s slate.

Rock Island, Ill Waterloo Rock Island Dan Lindner Weeden Bert Storm Algarnon Hawks Swenson Howard Perdirtz McEwan Groft McGoldrick Zubay Nelson Dan Dubuque Bully Cedar Rapids North Condon Thomason Benne Radloff Zuber Mullen O'Shaa Pezuria Sullivan Dempsey Mc- Setac Zubay

Ottumwa Beats Cedar Rapids 12-1 in slugfest leaders showdown

May 28 Ottumwa toppled Cedar Rapids 12 to 1 to take first place in the M V standings. Makeover homered for Cedar Rapids who were never ahead after the third. Pitchers Speas and Leavens split duties. McKinney earned the win while Leavens took the loss. Time 2:18. Pederson umpired. Also note Princeton strong in eastern college baseball with 19 straight wins and Harvard scalp count.

Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Speas Caardinals Dearens Mattick Schieffer Bissler Rye Levens Johsson Fr Jacobs Makeeve Potts Cooner Rooney Rose Ford Heath Doran Owens Makeever Elssiee Potts Leavens Johnson Dixon BicKinney Kiel McKinney Pederson Princeton New York Harvard Yale

Baseball Upset Day as Underdogs Gain Ground

In a day of reversals across the majors, the Yankees sat idle while Boston beat Philadelphia 6 to 0, and the Quakers swept a doubleheader from the Braves 6 to 4 and 11 to 2. Cincinnati downed St Louis 5 to 5 in 10 innings, while Brooklyn edged New York 8 to 7 as the Giants clung to a strong defense.

Associated Press New York New York Yankees Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Quakers Braves Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Robins Giants Jack Boulfey Baltimore Cabman Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Cubs Pirates Pinelli Cardinals Reds George Torpercer

Standings and yesterday’s scores across major leagues

In STational League Chicago beat Tinsburgh 5 4. Philadelphia 6 11 lost to Boston 4 2. Brooklyn and New York show standings. St Louis 6 Cincinnati 4. American League Boston 5 Philadelphia 6. Only game scheduled. American Association Toledo 6 SL Fant 0 Columbus 3. Minneapolis 3 Kansas City 6 Louisville 1 Indianapolis at Milwaukee. Western League Des Moines 3 Denver 6 Tulsi 4 St Joseph 3 Wichita.

Chicago Tinsburgh Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn New York St. Lows Cincinnati Merican Association Toledo Columbus Minneapolis Kansas C Louisville Indianapolis Milwaukee Des Moines Denver Tulsi St. Joseph Wichita Ottumwa Cedar Maples Rooke Reese Ctereoo Wee Cleveland Detzole Laws Ag Pittsburg Chietaee St Louis Oo Cincinnaty Saaeld Philadul American Assatialion Pet Hansas City Lautsy l/o Milwitviceo Pee Ah Minnevipolis Thdlanapalis Oleda Gta Te. Pet Yeas Omaha Tulsa Oklahoma Slous City

Shelby Divides Interest in Oil and Ring Boats

Shelby Mont May 29 oil men report a 23000 barrel gush flooded 10 acres in the midnorthern fields near Shelby exciting prospectors but experts say the spill value is uncertain. Tommy Gibbons, after an exhibition in Great Falls, is due to inspect the site for his training camp and may end tour to return to St Paul.

Shelby Mont Tommy Gibbons Great Falls Gibbons St. Paul

Waterloo All Stars Meet Brandon Tomorrow Afternoon

Waterloo All Stars a colored men's baseball team meets Brandon nine tomorrow afternoon at that place. Syd Matthews likely to pitch, Captain Patten behind the plate. Previous game with Brandon ended in a 2 2 draw after darkness. Probable lineup listed with fielders and Hawkins manager contact 3729-3.

Waterloo All-Stars Brandon Syd Matthews Patten Miller Hickey Allen Taylor G. Mattthews Hehefield Thomas Newman Izaac_ Hopkins Mansor Street Waterloo Ravens Hopkins

Hawks face fines after Dubuque fight and protest over Sunday game

The Hawks face a substantial fine expected on Pitchers Nobles Du buque and Mayer for a fist fight in Dubuque Sunday. Manager Opens Cedar Rapids protests the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader at Ottumwa. Umpire Pederson called the game due to rain with two outs in Ottumwa’s fifth. If the third man had retired Ottumwa would have won 2 to 1.

Nobles Dubuque Mayer Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Pederson Ottumwa Courier Foster Park Chem

Butler County Ball League Opens With Six Teams

Allison, Dougherty, Greene, Parkersburg, Aredale, and Dumont launch the Butler County Ball League next Sunday in Allison. Officers include President George R. Dennis and Secretary Frank Stickley. a silver loving cup awaits the season winner. Ernst Speedy will manage Allison with Rae Ashe as treasurer.

Parkersburg W.J Mullen Avedale L. A Spengler Allison Thole Cramer Wilbur Langenhagen Greene John Campbell Dumont J. F. Mullen Dougherty T. M. Buckmaster Ernest Speedy Ralph McWhirter Rae S. Ashecrétary

Eighmey Chosen 1994 West Pilot for Track Team

Myron Highmey a junior was elected to captain the 1924 West High track squad he had missed much of the season due to injuries. Highmey a distance runner and letterman succeeds Russell Sweitzer who excelled in the mile and placed third at state. West High enjoyed a successful season with wins at Cedar Valley Waverly and Cedar Falls meets and expects strong underclassmen for next year.

Myron Highmey West High Highmey Eighney Ralph Sarff West Russell Sweitzer Sweitzer Waterloo Old Rose and Black Tunners Cedar Valley Waverly Ase Cedar Falls Far West High

Athletic troubles at Iowa State college flare amid faculty clash

Ames May 29 The campus faces a deepening conflict as students report on the faculty fight and athletic leadership. A 22 member student committee urged the resignation of athletic director Charles W Mayser and the entire faculty from the athletic council. A minority report faulted Mayser for the tangle, while the yönet charges include the death of wrestler George Schilling and gym floor cleanliness. Mayser calls the charges a frameup and cites clashes with President Pearson over campus policing roles.

Ames Iowa State College Charles W. Mayser Student Athletic Council Mayser George Schilling Pearson

Byrnes Park Golf Club to Let Contract June 4

At a Greater Waterloo association meeting the club announced that the clubhouse contract will be let at the next meeting on June 4. Architect Robert Miller of J G Miller & Son Construction Co outlined plans for a building with 200 lockers and seven showers. reception room to be added later.

Bymes Park Golf Club Greater Waterloo Association Robert Miller J. G Miller & Son Construction Co

Twilight League: Central Christian routs St Pauls M E 12 to 5

Central Christian baseball overwhelmed St Pauls M E in a Twilight League game at Ced River Park last night, scoring 12 runs in the late innings amid superior hitting. St Pauls Williams Jols Truak and Christians Teel McCarty were the battery for the losers. First M E continued its winning streak by routing Christ Episcopal 19 to 3, with 12 runs in the second inning and seven in the sixth. Sheridan pitched for the Methodists, allowing only one hit. Batteries First M E Sheridan Lane Christ Episcopal Hetple Miller.

Central Christian St. Paul's M. E Ced River Park Altho Methodists St. Paul's Williams Jols Truak Teel Ang McCarty MFE Nine Christ Episconal Sheridan M. E Lane Christ Episcopal Hetple Miller

Sam Randell Confident Ahead of Waterloo Fights

Sammy Randell arrives in Waterloo with his brother Joe to fight Johnny Mahoney in a 10 round main event while Joe faces Frankie Bush. Mahoney trains here as rumors swirl about a past meeting between Randell and Mahoney. Tickets for the Thursday show are selling briskly as promoters seek funds for the Waterloo club in the Mississippi Valley league.

Sammy Randell Pat Moore Babe Asher Joe Burman Jack Wolfe Waterloo Joe Sammy Baseball Association Johnny Mahoney Frankie Bush Mahoney Aith Chicago Frankie Garcia Prairie Mitchell Benny Leonard Jubiar The Waterloo 2

Kilbane to defend featherweight crown against Criqui at Polo Grounds

Johnny Kilbane remains a 7 to 5 favorite to beat Eugene Criqui at the Polo Grounds next Saturday afternoon. Kilbane’s studied preparation and a sharp right hand are cited as key advantages, while Criqui's war‑hero story and iron jaw are noted with sympathy. experts view Kilbane as having the edge in experience and technique despite Criqui’s grit.

United Preasy New York Johnny Kilbane Eugene Crigui i Polo Grounds Hin Kilbane Criqui Johany Join Carpentier Verdun

Golf Rules Q and A from a 1900s page

A questions the lift rule when balls near the hole within two yards and Interferes within one yard of a ball. A replies that lifting is allowed within twenty yards and six inches proximity. ground within twenty yards of the flag is playable except in hazards. A second exchange confirms a stroke counts if the club moves with intent to hit the ball. A third clarifies lifting or dropping in ground under repair is not a choice but a near location rule. Send questions to Santa Brown with a stamped self addressed envelope.

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Tip for the Round From Joyce Wethered on Short Putts

Miss Joyce Wethered advises taking a straight line from the hole through the ball’s core for short putts. After aligning the line, focus on striking the exact point behind the ball and keeping the putter blade square to the line of impact.

Joyce Wethered Jan Sandy Herd

Baseball rulings: umpire answers on hits and outs

A reader asks about ground rules. The third out on a runner hit by a batted ball, whether the batter gets a hit, and if a batter is touched by his own batted ball. The sporting editor notes rules: if ball hits bat first and stays in play, batter safe. if foul in batter's box, not out. Also addresses substituted batter forgetting to notify umpire and penalties.

Brookins Named Iowa Track Captain for 1924

Charles R. Brookins of Oskaloosa a junior in the College of Commerce and star Hawkeye track man has been elected track captain for 1924. His events include the short dashes and the 220 yard low hurdles. He has twice broken the world record in the 220 yard low hurdles during the past month and is expected to repeat at the Big Ten meet this Saturday. His best time in the 220 yard low hurdles is 23 Rat.

Iowa City Charles R. Brookins Oskaloosa College of Commerce Hawkeye Brookins Iowa

Raymond to Lead East Track Team

Delano Raymond, class of 1524, was elected captain of Eastleigh's track squad for next year at a meeting yesterday afternoon. Eleven lettermen were named, including Raymond, Nemmers, Bennet, Heyser, Hulett, Greenley, Lane, Nauman, Bilitsch, Spensley, and Ozard, with several set to return for a stronger season. The coach praised a successful past season with East high placing second in Cedar Valley and first in a Cedar Falls triangle, forecasting a bright outlook under Raymond’s leadership.

Delano Raymond Eastleigh Ray Nemmers Raymond Isaalt Cedar Falls Cedar Valley Iowa State Teachers' Invitation Specia Dewitt Spensley Dashman Raymond Half Miler Nemmers Dashman Rela Bennett Miler Membe Heyser Ernie Hulett Ozrd Greenley Miter Lane Nauman Bilitsch Dashyman Louis Kresensky East High Waverly T. C Lette Raymond Helger Hulett Greenleay Nau East

Cornell Battles Kohawks Last Time This Spring

Mount Vernon Iowa May 29 Dope is uncertain as Coe and Cornell clash for the last time this school year on Ash Park oval. The Kohawks and Cornellians met twice previously, at the state meet and the Midwest conference meet. At Iowa City the Kohawks won 13 to 3 in favors. In Galesburg Illinois the teams tied for third with 25 points each. A hot battle for event places is expected Saturday.

Mount Vernon Coa Cornell Kohawk Finger Ash Park Iawa City Kohawks Cornellians Galesburg Wil

Kansas Aggie and other spring 1924 sports captains named

Manhattan sprinter Bport Summary notes Kanie W. Erwin elected captain of the 1924 Kansas Aggie trick team and Glenn Atkins of Valley Falls chosen captain of next year’s baseball squad. Also mentions Washburn Onitd envoy, wreath offer, Michigan tennis win over Minnesota, Bobby Quinn becoming Red Sox president, Rockaway arena plan for Dempsey fight, and Bir Ten track and field records forecast with strong entries.

Manhattan Kanie W. Erwin Kansas Aggie Glenn Atkins Valley Falls Rame Richard “Washburn _Onitd Olympic Committee Mussolini Ann Arbor Mich Michigan University of Minesota Boston Bobby Quinn St. Louis Browns Red Sox New York Rockaway Dempsey Harry Wills Inn Arbor

Fragmented Local School Notice Reads Vague Schedule

Readable fragments show a school notice with unclear timing and missing details. The garbled text references a district and a day, but no concrete date, event, or actions are discernible.

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