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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1911
Page
1
C. P. Rodgers Earl Ovington and Phil O Parmeliee are three aviators who entered the coast to coast flight for a prize of $50,000. The distance exceeds four thousand miles and the three third men are noted for skill and daring and confident of completing the trip.
Distribution role offering monthly 75 to 154 dollars plus expenses and commissions. Duties include appointing salesmen, advertising, selling, delivery supervision, collections, and stock carrying to fulfill immediate cash orders. Requires written agreement security with corporation valued at 59000. references and personal interview arranged. send qualifications to General Manager, New Bauer Block, Chicago.
In the latest update FH clubs show improved standings as athletes push through key meets. Coaches cite steady progress across events, with several athletes breaking personal best marks and rising in regional rankings.
New York beat St Louis 4 0 and 7 4 in a twin bill as Marquard scattered four hits and Merkle sparked the attack with a double and two singles. The second game ended after eight innings due to darkness with New York rallying to victory. In Chicago Philadelphia split a doubleheader 1 0 and 4 0 as Cole shone in the opener and Richter’s four hits fueled Philadelphia in the nightcap. Cincinnati swept Brooklyn 7 5 and 12 1 in a doubleheader, with the final game called early.
In Philadelphia on September 21 the Athletics edged the St Louis team 3 to 2 in a pitchers battle. Plank hurled well until the eighth when three hits and an error by McGinnis allowed two runs for St Louis.
Yesterday's results from the Seber American Association include Milwaukee beating Toledo 16 to 3, St Paul beating Columbus 5 to in the St Paul St Paul doubleheader, Minneapolis defeating Louisville 7 to 5, and Kansas City facing Indianapolis with rain postponing the game. Des Moines and several other cities reported no games due to rain, including Omaha and St Joseph.
Notes state Rogce of Dubuque joined the Chicago White Sox after an earlier recall. A Danville rumor claims John Nairn, “Uncle John,” would manage Danville next season, a fabrication linked to Paducah. Dubuque Times-Journal reports Chiefs Rowland and Plass pausing at Gordon's Ferry for rest.
The Waterloo Three I team, last of season, visited Wyoming, Ia. and played two games. Davenport’s remnants lost 13 to 8, and the Wyoming semi pros fell 9 to 2. The teams earned bars and purse for their efforts and the display of the game.
Boston September 21 Former world heavyweight champion John L Sullivan has seen a possible congressional run launched by Democratic neighbors and may announce from his Massachusetts farm within days. Sullivan says his secret ambition since the Toped era is to occupy a seat in Congress, the United States’ most representative body. Once a simple life on his farm, he has lived quietly near Boston for eight years.
The city baseball writers awarded the Gold Bat to "Roddy" Hendrix for a 17 win 13 loss record. Other finalists included Duke Hollenbeck and Tony Fremer, but Fremer earned the top honor alongside Hendrix’s gold ball for consistency and performance across the season.
Peck Harrington catcher and manager of the Waterloo Threes and John Shackelford pitcher left for their homes in Missouri. Harrington, from Joplin, plans to work in lead and zinc mines during winter and denies any marriage plans. Shackelford, nicknamed the Sun Top, winters in Missouri and aims to help his ill and aging relatives after the season.
Announcement says seats go on sale Friday at 10 am for the Waterloo show on Saturday. The tale follows Captain James Wynnegate an English nobleman who relocates to Wyoming to save his brother, works in cattle, marries an Indian woman who saves his life, and later inherits a vast estate after his aquaw wife’s suicide. Ticket prices range from 10 to 1.00 for matinee and night performances. Madame Sherry musical to open Tuesday at Waterloo Theatre with a strong cast and top salaries and the line “Every Little Movement of Its Own” highlighted as the air theme.
In Glasgow the two men shared a brief farewell at the post office while whistling. They spoke of consuming time in meals and sleep, parted on good terms with Waterloo, and wished friends well. Duke Holtenbeck and Tony Fremer live in Waterloo, Roddy Hendrix plans to stay during the off season.
Abe Attell featherweight champion boxed against English light weight Matt Wells at Madison Square Garden. Attell conceded about 1% pounds yet boxed evenly but Wells won handily in a fast clean exhibition without bloody features. The match carried a handicap format and showcased Attell's stubborn display against the heavier foe. The report notes Wells’ equal cleverness and overall edge in the bout.
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