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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1919

Page

9

Reds Favored To Win World Series Third Game

Cincinnati arrives with 2 000 fans to challenge the White Sox at Comiskey Park in game three. Kerr or Faber may start for Chicago while Eller or Isherto lead the Reds. Ticket lines form overnight with bleacher seats at 1.11 and pavilion 2.20, limited to one ticket per person.

Associated Press Chicago Cincinnati Reds Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Ohio White Sox Comiskey Baseball Park Kerr Gleason Sox Dick Kerr Eddies Cicotte Urban Faber Faber Lefty Willams Eller Fisher Moran Hod Eller Rey Isher Anders

A Lady Clerk in a Chicago Cigar Store

A humorous reflection on a female clerk in a cigar shop during the world series era. The speaker notes her calm handling of bets, shop chatter, and personal questions, pondering whether she has a family to support, or if she stays at work to provide for children. The piece contrasts public perception with private vulnerability.

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Reds Beat White Sox to Seize Series Lead in Four-Run Win

Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago White Sox 4 to 2, tightening their grip on the series. Claude Williams held Chicago hitless in key moments while Reds bats exploded in the fourth inning, with strong defending and a late Chicago rally stifled by a spectacular catch. Attendance totaled 60,301 for two games.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Chicago Whites Sox Reds Claude Williams Sox Williams Red Suns Chicago Visiteors Basman Felsch Jackson Fanners Roush Woodland Bards Chicago Rooting Weaver

Baseball Bugs By NYTT And The Postseason Outlook

A colorful, opinionated fan column references Gleason calling players boys and speculates on future star potential. It notes Ruether’s pitching burden, hints at Daubert’s form, mentions Ray Fisher, and recalls a timid Cincinnati return as the team aims for continued momentum in the pennant chase.

Ralph Alexander to Give Up Ring

Local heavyweight Ralph Alexander, a service era fighter known for wins and clean fighting, is seriously considering retirement from boxing after a career that earned him popularity with ring followers.

Ralph Alexander

Noted Attack Leaves Boxer Alexander Disabled for Months

The fighting game scene reports a serious injury to Alexander after a cowardly blow. While his back was turned to an opponent, the gang had just finished a bout in Evansville. Family influence and the incident are cited as contributing factors, demanding several months of rest.

Evansville Alexander Evansvillas

Devonshire racetrack stakes rise in Windsor plan

Bradley Wilson announces control of 73 percent stock in Devonshire track Windsor Canada with aim to run on Sirnis plan of liberal purses and dividends. Track to match Havre De Grace scheme, benefiting stockholders horsemen and public. Also notes boxing match Richie Mitchell vs Joe Welling in Racine Oct 26 and a barnstorming baseball tour from Missouri area led by Jim Feeney with players Holladder O Mara Walsh Slattery Tulsa Ward Ryookivn Troike Ruel

Bradley Wilson York City Kentucky Devonshire Windsor Canada Lexington Wilson Havre de Grace Richie Mitchell Joe Welling Chicago Racine Wis Benton Harbor, Mich Welling Missouri Jim Feeney Big Teague Holladdér Chicago Nationals O'Mara Indianapolis Walsh Newark Slattery Tulsa Ward Troike Boston Ruel New York Americ

Plans to reform Colum bus club into pennant contender

Dallas Eins Brown St. Paul Coleman Mobile Lunte Cleveland Smythe Milwaukee and Shatzman Omaha list names as plans to reconstruct the Columbus club of the American Association into a pennant contender for the 1920 season. Joe Tinker, president, has been assured of unlimited financial support to build up the club. He plans to spend considerable money buying new talent.

Cans Dallas Brown St. Paul Coleman Mobile Lunte Cleveland Smythe Milwaukee Shatzman Omaha Columbus, O American Association Joe Tinker

Independence Scouting Claim Spurs School Chief’s Response

The Independence superintendent disputes a report that Independence football players scouted Waterloo before last Saturday's game with East High. He says none of his team spied on Waterloo, though strangers mistaken for Independence men were seen near past high practices. Coach Skein notes outsiders watched from cars.

Independence Waterloo East High Jack Skein University of Chicago Skein

Rastus and bear drive hunt fails as family retreat

An aged southern coon hunter named Rastus sits in his cabin watching his son Sam and friend Pete prepare for opening bear hunt. The dogs surge into the forest and Sam and Pete race to the tree only to find a bear. Sam fears his father is being eaten but the old man calmly reveals he beat the dogs home by running himself.

Rastus Ise Sue Columbus Sam Pete Peter

Bowling Revival Sparks Dubuque City League Quest

Bowling interest surges in Dubuque with winter bringing eight to ten teams for city honors. West and east side groups organize teams as Waterloo alleys host Friday opening to form a strong league. All city bowlers urged to attend with reps to join the season.

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Sick Players Weigh Hawkeyes at Nebraska Opener

Iowa faces Nebraska in the season’s first game hampered by ill regulars Captain Lohman and Heidt. Lohman sore throat and cold limit his play. Heidt longtime tonsillitis requires rest. Trainer Jack Watson races to fit the pair, while practice faced rain and mud. Nebraska may outweigh Iowa, yet the Hawkeyes’ depth is noted.

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