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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1924

Page

5

Blue to tangle Tiger Cline in St Paul boxing bout

Promoter Tom Walsh backs Earl Blue in a Friday ring clash against Tiger Johnny Cline as Blue trains in St Paul. Lou Rotlinger predicts Blue will win with his punch power, while Cline has defeated several touted foes including Bert Colima and Morrie Schlaifer.

Lou Rollinger Earl Blue Johnny Cline Bollinger Mrs. Hlue St. Paul Lou Blue laWaby Tiger Rotlinger Midwest Tom Walsh Cline Tom Ming Johnny Cine St. Louis Chicago Pacific Coast Bert Colima Patay Reero Chuck Lambert Charles Long Omaha Cine Warnie Smith Mike Gibbons Morrie Schlaifer Isez Rudy Isez Rockford, I Taght Joe& Knipp Harold Jenkins Muller Rockford Battlers Fowa Ward Joe Knipp Franklin Battler Albert Knipp Joe Isoz Minneapolis Jenkins Albert Ring *Orns Iin Katpp Harrold

Boxers and club notes mix with sports appeals in regional wrap

The report blends updates from local boxing bouts featuring Mawkeye-Fuls Johnny Harris and Les Moines with notes on Heck Island football prep and Ottumwa and Waterloo efforts to fundraise. It also covers pitching plans, Canvass drives, and league deposits amid a busy calendar of regional sports and events.

Johnny Harris Les Moines Flor Larson Moline Heck Island

Football Slate of Teachers Hi for Next Season

The article outlines the upcoming football schedule for teachers and notes a fall slate featuring several veterans. It references a November 11 date and mentions Cedar Falls and regional teams as part of the northeastern circuit.

Teachers Hi

Iowa State College to Stand Behind Metcalf

Ames, April 1. Student organizations pledge a united backing for Metcalf at a luncheon held in his honor. Metcalf, then at the University of Minnesota, will assume new duties next fall. Representatives say the student body will support him in developing athletics at the college and state level.

Ames Fege TN Metests Wihlefies T Lege Xer Metcalf University of Minnesota Amos Laves Fer Lancheon

Valuable Awards To Be Made At Drake Relay Meet

Drake University announces trophies prizes for the fifteenth annual Drake relay meet to be held in Des Moines from April 25 to 26. A silver team trophy will go to each institution winning a relay, gold medals to the top four relay teams, silver medals to runners-up, bronze to third place, and a gold watch to the champion in each event. Eligible athletes must meet conference eligibility rules.

Ges Moines K. K. Wilson Drake University Yes Moines Wen Ose Sihletas Barlos Elgihiyeet

Party-Seven Track Candidates Answer Call at East High

Track team from East High prepares after a health break with coach Ben Mil guiding calisthenics and a sanitized workout. Weather may affect practice as seven runners and athletes including Strobahia Raymer eye spring events from April 2 to 20 with possible changes to relay squads.

East High Ben Milvocluitte Spd Mack Frentor Stans

Dubuque Bowling Star Rolls 300 in Spectacular Play

Dubuque’s local bowling sensation wowed crowds with a 300 game and a 125 string, adding to a season of high scores including an 804 triple and 279 in three games. The bowler, a decade in the sport and manager of A. A. Agard alleys, joined rare company with another local who previously logged a perfect game at Fitzgerald's.

Dubuque Tanx Leo Maiko Inn Nee Bye Rilig Ile Zillie Jomain Dirbucore Alblig Zile Zilig A. A. Agard John Christoff Fitzgerald

Maquoketa Izaak Walton Chapter Plans Bird Food Planting

Maquoketa Izaak Walton Chapter plans a program to plant grasses along the river to furnish food for birds and beautify the grounds. A watershed restoration effort includes restocking the stream with game fish, with an April 1 meeting to discuss a state park site and ongoing trail projects. State board attendance and a creek launch trip to Maquoketa River Pinhook are planned as part of the natural beauty day.

Maquoketa Hapter Izaak League Maquoketa Walton Maquoketa River Wilk

Bowling Standings and Scores Highlight Rotary League Night

Liehtyy bowling team defeated Wy Uut'S tive in three straight games and Morris and Moore each contributed two wins as their teams swept opponents. Jackson led with 238 followed by Gates 203 More 203 Buchanan 792 G Shoemaker TOR Loomis 141. Also notes Boys week events April 27 to May 3 with four activities across cities.

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Plan World Wide Junior Olympic for Boy's Week

Anvil and plan world wide junior Olympic event aims to unite youth competition for boys across nations. The PMU team said this first global attempt will showcase emerging talent and foster international sports exchange.

PMU Tee

Havers Swing Among Golf Masters Analyzed

Inside Golf columnist Chester G. Horton studies Havers open champion, contrasting his swing with Vans stylistic approach. The piece highlights right shoulder position, head steadiness, and the principle of keeping the head still to drive the ball, noting Havers' ability to hit long, straight shots.

Havers Haver Rethera Varcdon Vans John FL Dilte Co

Dempsey Plans Pictures and September Fight Schedule

Champion Jack Dempsey prepared for a busy season moving his camp to Universal City after signing a contract for 31 motion pictures to be released within two years. A meeting with his manager and promoter cooled talk of a title bout in Ti Juana, with Kearns saying a September fight could occur if promotion rests on Dempsey and his team.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Jack Dempsey Eat Universal City Dao Ti‘juaga Exico Dem Imanager Jackiearns James Coffroth Kearns Dempsey Tijuana Coffroth

Four Iowa State Matmen in Olympic Tryouts

Four Iowa State college wrestlers travel to Ames for sectional Olympic tryouts held Friday and Saturday in Iowa City. Mindon Sloan, Nevada, is the only one with intercollegiate experience this year. Wright Sheldon, 125 pound class, and Marvin Smith, 175 pounds, are graduates entering the trials. Ottuniwa freshman Cromms will enter welterweights, with coach Otapalik confident in his ability. Russell Nelson, Boone, last year’s All-College champion, also seeks honors in the 155 pound class.

Ames. Ta Iowa State College Iowa City Mindon Sloan Nevada Town City Wright Sheldon Crelone Will Iemer Marvin Smith Jane Otapalik Laws City Gly Cromms Ottuniwa Will Onapatik Ronoms Sloan Russell Nelson Boone Witl Hhonors

Athletics Look Like Real Team in Strong Conception

Connie Mack imports punch for the Athletics and eyes a four figure finish in the American League race. New regulars Strand Simmons and Bishop boost hitting power while veteran pitchers Harris Hasty Heimach Naylor Ogden anchor the staff. If health and spirit hold, Philadelphia’s club could top the pennant threats and spark a lively season.

NI “Latlbey International News of Birmingham Connie Mack Cornelius Connie. Com Connie Paul Strand Salt Lake Simmons Milwaukee Max Bishop Baltimore Reon Athletics Tallenbergs Strand The Braves Relub Hanser Bishop Galloway Ibest Sammy Hale the &Arlen McGowan Welch Miller Perkins Braggy Rowland Mackian Harris Hasty Heimach Naylor Ogden Horn Romimeli

Boxing round by round results from British championship event

The report lists numerous bouts from the Newelbht Champion Ship of Great Britain with fighters including Barbarian Carrott over Harry Mason, Tony Canton over Sanne Soler Hamilton, Johnny Tear over Johnny Ruts, Morrison over Janes, Jimmy Slattery over Reed Cumberland, Jack Delaney over Ine Tan Vil Wilkesbarre, Lou Terash over Madden, Tommy Gibbons stopping Soldier Lee, and others. results cover 12 to 30 rounds, with weights and locations noted such as Youngstown Omaha Philadelphia Bridgeport and Cleveland, reflecting a packed professional boxing card in multiple cities.

Tondon Rik Glasrow Plymouth Great Britain Decireit Barbarian Carrott Harry Mason Johnny Ruts Fonmer United States Ohan Youngstown Morria Behicifer Omaha Tena Tommy Gibbons Paul Lieht Soldier Lee Chicago Petre Haute Paat Mathoa Dee Jitan Ushewerdht City Halle Ilolnny Merioy Cleveland Ibows Clumbus Henry Pitts Jouret Red McDonaut Toledo

National interscholastic basketball tourney opens today

Chicago April 1 Twenty of the forty teams entered in the national interscholastic championship begin first round play at the University of Chicago meet with the balance scheduled for tomorrow East meets west in the opener as Manchester New York vies with Boise Idaho Simpson high Birmingham Alabama and Walla Walla Washington return from last year along with six other 1923 entrants who will face new opponents tomorrow Kansas City Kansas the defending champion is not entered

Chicago University of Chicago Manchester N. Fivies Boise Ida Simpson High Birmingham Alt Walla Walla Washara Kansas City Kan

Training Camps Show Prank Chance May Run White Sox

Training camp rumors place Prank Chance taking charge of the Chicago White Sox after the club reaches Chicago. Johnny Evers as acting manager has deferred releases until after Chance’s conference, with Hornsby and others in play. News notes also mention Walter Johnson, Joe Batchelder, Gus Pell, and Babe Ruth feats amid spring camp changes and exhibitions.

Associated Press Chance Chicago White Sox Chattanooga Pearless Lever Officinls Chicago Johnny Evers Acing Ihvent Comissar Harry Hooner Jill White Sox Atlanta Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Jeagus, Hornsby Alissa Jeanfartier Deay Iy Vorced Jast Jannetts Pennington J Walter Johnson Washington Sta Senators Tampa Brooklyn Dodgers Johnson Lefty Magridge Boston Nationals Joe Batchelder St Petersburg Argo Gus Pell Boston Red Sox San Antonio Nero J Hugh Buffy Wort Worth Skim Braxton George Smith Detroit Americans Ashville Johnny Bean Habe” Ruth Aras Yankees Rochester Internationals Teel Tighan Truth

Waterloo Men Lead 2 Teams in Chicago Tournament

Waterloo men from Council Bluffs and Rock Springs coach two high school squads in the national prep casa tourney at the University of Chicago. Council Bluffs is guided by Byer and Rock Springs by Kepler. both teams face Holyoke and Pittsfield in Chicago pairings with kickoff times listed.

Waterloo Chicago University of Chicago Waterloo Men Council Bluffs High Byer Rock Springs Wryo Quinet Douglas Bregdsn Air J. EB. Bradon Wrothing Thomas Kepler L. Wepler Williston Juvenne Council Brutis Holyoke Mass Jblade Rack Springs Pittsfield Mags

Two Iowa U swimmers named for pre Olympic tryouts at Indianapolis

Iowa City April 1. Klingaman Garner Ta and Ned Ashton were named by the Board of Iowa to compete for the university in pre Olympic tank tryouts at Indianapolis in May. Klingaman is a star in relays and dashes, Ashton excels in the 60 yard backstroke, and freshman John McClintock may join on his own record. Coach Armyruster notes no definite plans for the Midwest A C meet in Omaha April 12 but Iowa likely will enter five men.

Iawa City Tvan Klingaman Garner Ned Ashtons Board of University of Owa Indianapolis Klingaman Ashton John McClintock Iowa City David Armyruster Midwest A. C Heie Omaha Towa

Cagers at Iowa Begin Spring Basket Drill

Iowa City April 1 Basketball practice resumed at the University of Iowa under Coach Sam Barry. Varsity players eligible next year and freshmen join a three nights per week fundamentals drill for several weeks. Reported: Captain Hector Danse Harold Jeysen WP. Fstein Dan Speed Raffensperger Ralph Hogan Arms McCenhell George Van Deusen James Laude and AL Dukin.

Iowa City University of Iowan Sam Barry Hector Danse Harold Jey- Sen Fstein Dan Speed Raffensperger Ralph Hogan CM. McCenhell I Smith Watson George van Deusen AL Dukin

Stribling Fails To Seize World Title In 12 Round Bout

In Newark on April 3, 19 year old Macon Stribling outpointed champion MeTigue in 12 fast rounds before a 15 000 crowd. Stribling kept winning rounds as police held back rioters while MeTigue retained the title. MeTigue floored in 10th but could not finish. Berlenbach KO’s Krohn in semifinal. Delaney previously stopped by knockout.

Newark Macon Tawe New Jersey Regiment Armors Mila Re'Tigue Stribling MeTigue Pat Pat Stribling McTigue Columbus Berlenbach K. O Paul Berlenbach New York Harry Krohn Akron Jack Delaney

Three Towns Bid For 1925 Iowa Cage Tournament

Des Moines April 1 three towns Boone Ottumwa Spirit Lake have bid for the state high school basketball tourney Boone has run the meet twice with success. The state athletic board holds the decision likely to wait until next fall.

Des Moines Phree Boone Ottuw Wa Spirit Lake State Athletic Board

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