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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1927
Page
11
Jake Schaefer of Chicago widened his advantage over Welker Cochran as he charged toward the title. After three blocks Schaefer had 900 points to Cochran's 590, with Cochran mounting a late rally but falling 300 to 174 in the afternoon session.
La Jolla California December 21 AP four golfers tied for first in the La Jolla Country Club Open with 143 totals over 36 holes. Al Espinosa Tony Manero Ed Dudley Hurt Martin shared the top score while Mehlhorn Tuffis Smith and Waltrous followed. darkness prevented a playoff and the leaders split the $1,500 purse with about $200 each.
The Chicago Nationals aim to arrange games with strong nearby teams as they plan a possible Iowa tour. The lineup includes Tierney Mehalek Marquette Stillwell Baude Krizenecky Purdue Beloit Flannery Smith DePauw Wilkin ning Rakov Syracuse Rockford and others. Interested teams should contact Harry Klein, business manager, 1648 South Turner Avenue, Chicago.
Riverside Iowa decorates for the season with elaborate window displays and Christmas trees along Main Street. Local residents share updates on health and visits, including Mrs. Walter Wilson in serious condition after a stroke. Several residents travel to Iowa City Cedar Rapids and beyond while others plan moves and trips.
A catalog snippet outlines price adjustments for slips and dresses. If the slip has a ruffle, it uses a yardage reduction of 1 percent and a lower total price. For a slip without a ruffle the price drops to 15 cents.
Address all orders for patterns and Fashion Book to The Mus Catine Journal Pattern Dept Muscatine Iowa Pattern No Enclosed find Name St No City Size Size cents State.
A fashion catalog notes seasonal styles for fall and winter 1927 28 with emphasis on outfits for women including garments, accessories, fabrics, colors, and silhouettes popular in the period. Patterns, fabrics, and suggested ensembles appear for day wear and evening wear.
Iowa City, Dec 21 AP The Hawks letter winners group unanimously pledges profound loyalty to Burton A Ingwersen head football coach. They urge retaining him as coach and note only those in close contact with him can judge his work. Freshmen back renewal of Ingwersen contract for next year.
Variety of sale notices and wants including church trees boathouse suit cannaries radios purses and odds and ends. Entries list contact phones addresses and prices for items such as a Dodge touring car a five room bungalow and Christmas trees with sellers like Geo A Hahn Titus Loan & Investment Co and Melvin Thomas Illinois City.
The Muscatine Independent School district will accept bids for constructing a concrete retaining wall beside Mulberry avenue on the Jefferson school athletic grounds. Plans are on file in the secretary's office. Bid must include a 10 percent certified check. Bids due by January 5, 1928. The board may accept or reject all bids. Helen Ahlschlager, Secretary.
Three boxing managers in Illinois received indefinite suspensions after loudly denouncing the boxing commission and officials. Duke Barry of Roseaux Saguero protested a fine on his Cuban light heavyweight. Joe Glaser of Eddie Shea attacked officials who ruled on Babe Ruth’s bout. Dick Curley of Mike Dundee refused to be governed, leading to a cast change and delay of Dundee’s match. The licenses of all three managers were revoked, barring them from the state while the suspension stands.
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