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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1911
Page
1
Prodigals collected eight hits in the second inning scoring seven runs as Davenport moved ahead in the standings while Quincy struggled to respond in yesterday's World of Sports update.
Big Carl Morris the Oklahoma white hope and Jim Flynn of Pues Cole sign to fight fifteen rounds in Tulsa on July 4. Flynn previously beat Morris, who skipped the prior bout. If they meet, Morris faces his stiffest test yet and his career could hinge on the outcome.
A reader interviews a Courier Reporter about forming a Printers League for newspaper men. Jana Rames proposes weekly or biweekly games as affordable recreation, inviting discussion and active participation to get the league going. The Courier ponders what team comes next and how to organize.
In the National League Pittsburg defeated Chicago 4 to 6 while Cincinnati beat St. Louis 7 to 5. New York beat Philadelphia 4 to 1. Boston topped Brooklyn 5 to 4. In the American League Washington shutout Boston 8 to 0. Chicago beat St. Louis 3 to 0. Cleveland won 7 to 2 over Detroit. In the American Association Toledo defeated Indianapolis 3 to 2. Louisville beat Columbus 16 to 7. Western League and Central Association results listed with several games postponed or delayed by wrecks or rain.
May 30 Chicago reports Governor McGovern of Wisconsin halted the Langford Capens prize fight set for Kenosha. The governor's ultimatum ordered police to stop the event and preserve the peace, prompting promoters to cancel tickets and chartered trains. The incident occurred while the principals were still in Chicago.
Baseball clash at Red Cedar Park lasted eleven innings between Reporter and Courier players. Courier fell behind but fought back. final score 8 to 6 favored the victors as dusk neared and both squads claimed pride in the hard fought win.
In a vivid, drumbeat narrative the Courier and Reporter clash as forces surge across the field with bayonets fixed. The first redoubt falls to the Courier through a grand rush, while renewed enemy pressure tests both sides. The fight ebbs and flows from the second to the ninth period with equally skilled leadership. A harrowing eleventh seals the outcome as the Reporter feints and the Courier regains control to win. Lineups list Reporter Forgeman Catcher Briss pitcher Lown first base Curroughs second pass Mulkern and others.
The report lists the players by position for both teams with innings scores 2-8 for Reporter and 0-6 for Courier. It notes Courier’s displeasure after defeat and calls for another game at a mutually convenient time. Also advertises a $20 excursion to the Texas Gulf Coast Country on June 6 via French & Frazee showing May 30 memorial day hours.
Waterloo boosters plan to strengthen the pitching staff as Davenport hosts a Memorial Day doubleheader. Royle’s pitchers have struggled in eight recent games, and a Class A twirler may be added. Wilkes shifts to third, Nagle to short, Wanton to second, while Wallo is benched. The Roosters sit in the second division, three games behind the pace, and boosters return home Friday for an 11 game home stand aiming to climb the standings.
Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway aims to extend to La Porte with 1500000 in stock at six percent. La Porte bonds and 50000 of preferred bonds are sought with bonds redeemable at 103. Route would follow the river east bank toward Gilbertville Washburn and La Porte then head south to Cedar Rapids.
The civil service commission of Waterloo released an eligible list for police and fire departments. Police candidates include P. J. Rock, William T Reidy, Edward L. Douglass, N. J. Turney, J. Jensen, James O Connell, David Bastian, Arthur E. Walker. Fire department eligibles to fill vacancies or expand forces are James Griffith, William A. Wolcott, W. H. Lackman, Charles Lindsey, and Adam Nehlan. Griffin now serves as a regular substitute.
Milwaukee May 29. Assistant District Attorney Er nest Kehr says prisoner John Dietz is unruly and guards at Waupun prison are having trouble. Kehr visited the penitentiary but guards would not permit talks or even sight of Dietz who works in the knitting factory. He fears Dietz may harm himself or others as guards keep him under constant watch.
Clarion Iowa May 30 reports well founded state that beginning June 4 Chicago and Great Western will operate two motor cars from here. One shuttling Clarion to Oelwein may replace trains 1 and 4 while the Mason City to Fort Dodge run becomes an added daily service. The Mason City train will reach from Fort Dodge at 10 a m and depart at 4 p m to connect with the eastern car. Officials expect the service to be popular and profitable.
Tacoma May 30 A traveling preacher named T H Gardner attached to no sect beat his wife to death with a crib a mile east of Kititas. After attempting to drown himself in an irrigation ditch he surrendered to officers saying he feared her infidelity due to enemies. He will face legal action for the murder in the wake of the tragedy.
The message recalls last summer’s pleasant fountain moments and announces the new season’s offerings. The shop promises tasty, classy drinks including old time fruit drinks, new fancies, plain sodas, phosphates, ice cream, combinations, and fancy lemonades ready for customers.
A 47 year old man and his 62 year old wife report that occult communications convinced him of a stated claim. He trained at the Maryland Theological Seminary of the Methodist church and preached near Baltimore for ten years. An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pill promises to remove poisons causing backache and nervous ailments, urging readers to seek the right aid from J. K. Joder & Son.
An important service will be held tomorrow at Union Congregational, as Rev Lee A Brink will be installed as pastor. The ceremony, starting at 7 30 pm after a 3 30 pm examination by the installing council, takes place at Thir teenth and Jefferson corners with delegates from Waterloo Cedar Falls Manchester Tripoli Reinbeck and other ministers attending. The act honors the church and deepens the pastor’s bond with his congregation.
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