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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
1
Photograph shows Hooper scoring on a three bagger by Yerkes in the fifth game of the world series. Yerkes slides into third as Herzog attempts the out. Tris Speaker is pictured with three clutseswiie over his shoulder on the way to hat.
Mathewson pitched superbly for New York’s foe as Boston edged the Nationals 3 to 2 in ten innings to win the world championship. Speaker delivered the tying hit, Gardner’s risky drive brought in the winning run, and McGraw faced stinging crowd reactions after the final out. Bedient and Wood pitched for Boston. Shafer appeared for Boston in the eighth.
Iowa teams prepare for Saturday showdowns as Lowe meets Chicago University at Marshall Field Ames faces Missouri at Columbia and Drake meets Kansas in Des Moines. Iowa opens Western Conference play with high expectations despite injuries Hawkeyes aim for a top scoring backfield while Ames and Drake seek to redeem past disappointments against Missouri and Kansas respectively State Teachers College also plays Coe College at home as Cedar Rapids rivals seek early victory.
In an eight inning rally the American league White Sox toppled the Nationals 7 to 5, tying the series 3–2. Reulbach and Cheney faltered early for Chicago, but a late surge, aided by Benz and a key error filled inning, secured the win before 12,438 fans and a $7,908 national commission split.
In the ninth inning two base hits occurred for Archer and Rath as a stolen vase and double plays are noted. The summary mentions various players including Tinker, Downs, Zelder, Johnson, and Borton with walk by White and pitches by Reulbach Smith and Benz.
Paul Bennett, former West high star, has a strong chance to start at fullback for the Chicago university team against Iowa after impressive scrimmage work at Marshall Field. He scored on a 95 yard run and a 50 yard scamper, with Bennett's speed and size highlighting a standout performance overseen by Walter Eckersall.
Boston attendance reached 17 034 with receipts of 20500 in yesterday's game and 490833 for the eight game series. Fachelib's share 147028.85 and the national commission 49082.90. Boston winners shared 695? or 543.01 per man while New York losers took 59028.69. Each Red Sox player 4024.48 and each Giant 2566.46. Figures exceed prior world series totals.
The St Louis Nationals clinched the baseball championship by defeating the St Louis Americans in seven games. Hamilton led the offense with timely hits as Steele scattered American hits while receiving solid defense. The series ended 4-3 in favor of the Nationals with key plays featuring a delayed steal and late scoring in the eighth.
University of Iowa professor George F. Kay urges farmers not to shoot owls and hawks as they predator insects and pests harming crops. He leads a statewide education campaign with Dr. B. H. Bailey and Dr. T. C. Stavens to curb licenses and misinformation that prompt bird killings threatening cereal losses and farm revenue.
Iowa Falls Iowa, Oct 17 initial steps were taken toward consolidating several local banks. Officials said the move aims to strengthen financial services for residents and businesses in the Iowa Falls area.
Promotes GETS-IT corn cure as painless fast and safe for corns warts calluses or bunions. Claims core comes off without harming healthy flesh and feet feel glorious again. Sold at drug stores for 25c or by BE Lawrence & Co with local Waterloo retailers listed.
Wyeth Chemical Company markets Sage and Sulphurair Remedy to darken gray hair and treat dandruff itching scalp and hair loss. The ad claims quick color restoration in days, strengthens and beautifies hair, with a 50 cent bottle available through druggists. Agent H W Taggart endorses a money back guarantee if not as represented.
At a November 17 joint stockholders meeting two local banks the Home Savings bank and the Citizen's Savings bank will consider consolidating. The agenda includes a new name for the merged institution increasing directors to nine and raising capital to 60000 dollars. The consolidated bank will move into the new building now under construction. J G Criswell of 40 North Mulberry St Hagerstown Md reports kidney pain relief after using Foley Kidney Pills noting improved back comfort and urinary flow.
The Waterloo theatre presents Marie Corelli's Thelma in play form this Saturday afternoon and evening. The production is acclaimed as highly pleasing and is expected to draw many patrons with special bargain prices for both showings.
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