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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1920
Page
6
In Cleveland on Oct 12 the battered Dodgers and the Indians prepared for a decisive seventh game to close the 1920 World Series. Managers Robinson and Speaker weighed hurlers as Marquard and Coveleskie lingered as likely starters with alternatives considered.
West High travels to Cedar Falls for the county high school football title tilt with Cedar Falls High. West High faces injury problems while Cedar Falls looks reborn under a new squad. North Des Moines routed Marshalltown 13 to 0, Cedar Rapids east High looms as a looming challenge, and a late November clash at College Field with past high could decide the season.
Tony Caponi of Rock Island fouled four times by Frank Kick of Rockford last Friday. Caponi refused the referee’s award and fought on aiming for a knockout, though in pain after the fifth round. Kick was hissed and warned for fouls as the six round fight continued. Davenport promoter announces Stuehmer Nuss rematch for Nov 4 at Illinois Theatre drawing fan attention and memories of their first brutal encounter.
Northwestern faces a tough path to conference glory as they chase a knockout win over Wisconsin next Saturday. Iowa looms as a major obstacle, with Purdue, Indiana, and Notre Dame also in play, while Elmer McDevitt drills a sharp defense to slow dangerous Badgers backs and ends.
Frank Moran of Pittsburgh contemplates legal action against three boxing officials in Boston after they denied a bout permit with Jack Dempsey. Moran says Bay State rulings harmed his engagements and claims damages could reach 320,000. News notes include Sewell’s World Series debut support from Cleveland teammates and Dreyfuss defending against lifetime bans for gamblers.
Greenville officers refuse to lease their ball park for an exhibition game featuring Joe Jackson and Claude Williams, former Chicago White Sox players. In Philadelphia, Ritchie Williams of Milwaukee outpointed Joe Walling of New York in a fast eight round bout.
Georges Carpentier, French heavyweight contender, meets Battling Leffinsky in a 12 round bout at Jersey City’s ballpark. Under New Jersey law no decision is permitted as a test for a possible parade with Jack Dempsey. Ted Kid Lewis and Merill Thomas also clash in a six round prelim.
Hanover Oct 12 The Associated Press reports Dartmouth captain Jim Robertson broke a collar bone in the Penn State game last Saturday and will miss the rest of the season. Robertson, a key leader, is sidelined as the team faces remaining schedule with uncertainty about its prospects.
Leavenworth Oct 12. Jack Johnson the former world heavyweight champion remains at Leavenworth federal prison serving a year and a day. He oversees the prison ball field as baseball orderly while sparring and training inside the walls. Johnson complains of money troubles and says his wife will not visit. he hopes for a Thanksgiving bout and laments Dempsey’s skill.
Red Faber of the White Sox drew about 4000 fans to a Sunday exhibition in Cascade Ta where he pitched for the hometown team against the Dubuque White Sox. He secured a 2 to 2 draw in a charity effort to fund a permanent batt park. Faber pitched superbly, allowing three hits, fanning 14, and collecting three hits including a triple. He received a tremendous ovation on the mound.
In Cleveland on October 12, the last game determining players shares shows if the Indians win each American League player will receive about $4,204. If Brooklyn wins the National League athletes get around $3,951 each. Brooklyn’s share is split among 27 men, Cleveland among 22. One share goes to Mrs. Ray Chapman. Losers’ shares would be about $2,930 for Cleveland and $2,357 for Brooklyn. The second and third place teams split 53,717.68 among 25 percent of the first five games’ players’ shares. Remaining game receipts go to the national commission and contending club owners.
Des Moines Oct 12 Earl Caddock former heavyweight wrestling champion passed through Des Moines on his way east where his manager Gene Melady of Omaha has arranged matches in Boston Rochester and Syracuse before returning home He was accompanied by his manager.
East High’s title chances rise as coach Louis Kresensky foresees wins over Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids. The Orange and Black boast a large school victory over Dubuque while top rivals Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge and Davenport face weaker opponents. Defense and stopping Cedar Rapids’ offense are key in the race for state honors.
Cleveland report says Brooklyn pitcher Richard Marquard will not receive his share of the world series gate receipts until charges of ticket scalping are resolved. National League president Heydler announced the holdback after Marquard’s arraignment and continuance to October 15. If found guilty, league action could be severe.
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