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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1914
Page
5
In front of more than 32 000 fans, Sutton starred as Waterloo and the billiard circuit showcased a high scoring series of games with Sutton leading the pack in a dramatic league event.
Dick Kin sella and Jimmy McGill reach a deal to transfer Bennie Kauff from the Federal league to the New York Giants if a peace agreement ends hostilities between organized baseball and the Federals. The price is stated over 20,000 dollars, possibly up to 25,000, with Kauff returning to Indianapolis if peace is reached.
In the Commercial Basketball league at the YMCA gymnasium, Security Savings defeated Dairy 26 to 17 before a second game where Black Hawk beat Galloway 25 to 18. Standings after week one and upcoming games are listed, with referees named and late-forfeit noted.
Sportsmen describe heavy duck flights across Crane Lake and Illinois sloughs aided by warm weather, while praising the federal spring shooting ban as increasing migratory birds. A Chicago group reports 104 mallards and teal on one trip and notes the season could open October 1 and close January 1 in Illinois.
Iowa City November 14 report says Iowa and Drake may meet on Thanksgiving Day with proceeds aiding war stricken Europe. Approval hinges on post season consent from the Missouri Valley and Big Nine conferences, seen as likely due to allied colleges supporting relief efforts.
A review of eastern and midwestern college football shows Virginia and Cornell among top scorers. Mayer of Virginia leads in touchdowns with 13. Barrett of Cornell has 19 touchdowns and 89 points in total.
London reports Premier Asquith revealing British casualties up to Oct 31 total about 7 000 killed wounded and missing. War Office estimates 2 1864 00 total British strength with 350 000 at front and 1 000 000 more to be mobilized. Recruiting up and Parliament seek sanction for breaching the 41 000 000 troops.
Former La Porte grappler Carl Brown to face Jack Rosauer in a four fall handicap match next Friday at the Armory. Rosauer, who has been winning in southern Iowa, posts a $60 forfeit and promises to cover bets if Brown’s friends wager. Promoters seek a neutral referee as terms remain unsettled and no agreement on officials.
The Jays plan a trade push to shore up the infield and catcher position. Eddie Brennan, standout Muskatine catcher and star of the Central association last season, agreed to join the local team after finishing the pennant race with Muskies. Manager Jay Andrews Eyes Brennans as exact fit to bolster next season. President Burber confirms talks on a shortstop to replace Jimmy McAuley and a potential trade to strengthen the lineup. The Central association directors prepare for an upcoming meeting while Rock Island fans eye future moves.
Waterloo records show $300 from W. W. Fisher to H. D. Woods for lot 4 block 3 in Kraptel and Place sub. another $659 for Highland Improvement transfer to C. J. Ho Mine for lot 10 block 11 in Highland zud ging.
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