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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1912
Page
1
Boston wins both ends of a twin bill against New York with pitching and timely hits. In the morning Philadelphia defeats Washington while Cleveland tops St Louis in a doubleheader, and Detroit overpower Chicago in a high scoring route.
The Central Association showed no changes in team standings as managers test new recruits late in the season. Boston Red Sox crushed New York while Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates faced travel woes. Mathewson grows stronger guiding the Giants through nine innings, while Marquard struggles against Boston.
Results from yesterday include Western League games in Des Moines and Denver. American Association matchups in Indianapolis and Minneapolis. Three-Eye League contests in Peoria Davenport and Springfield. Central Association showdowns in Muscatine Ottumwa Kewanee and Galesburg.
Interest grows in forming an indoor baseball and basketball league to sustain athletics indoors. The meeting tonight at the post office basement will discuss plans and actions for a permanent club with rooms, following a successful season and pending final details.
Sacramento relab in the Pacific Coast Irasue next season may see Tee White as manager. John Melnenny seeks Doc Sn to finalize his release due to poor health and limited work this season.
New York swept a doubleheader from Boston in Boston as Doyle homered with two on, Marquard and Mathewson steering a 8-1 opener. In the second, Marquard again led NY to a 9-2 win while Boston stalled. Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 4-2 then 2-1 in a two game set as Rube, Rixey and Killifer pitched. Cincinnati took both ends of a doubleheader against St Louis as Fromme, McLean, and Clarke held. Chicago did not arrive for a scheduled twin bill due to a train delay.
Fireman Jim Flynn scored an easy decision over Charlie Miller after fifteen rounds at Coffroth arena. Miller quit after the bout claiming a broken rib, while Flynn showed steadier offense and improving footwork in a rugged display.
In New Orleans Benny Chavise of Trinidad defeated Monte Attell of San Francisco on a foul in the twelfth round of a brutal match. The foul sparked crowd frenzy and the ring platform collapsed but no injuries were reported.
Sioux City reports opening of the 1912 shooting season at lakes near town. Native teal ducks are abundant, easy prey, while prairie chickens are scarce. Sawyer and E. F. from Blue Lake bagged about thirty teal. Two weeks of duck flight remain before the season ends. Foley Kidney Pills advertisement follows, promoting kidney relief claims from H W Taggart. Subscriptions for The Iowa Homestead offered via Des Moines publisher James M. Pierce.
Independence Iowa reports unique attractions for the Buchanan county fair. Mme Marantette brings Gaucho the trained ostrich hitched to a speed wagon. Walter Stanton performs as a giant mechanical rooster. The Fifty third regimental band provides music as stock fruit and arts exhibits expand.
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