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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1924
Page
5
Waterloo promoters praise Alex Fidler, a longtime boxing referee, for his discipline and fairness. The piece notes his calm ring presence, strict rulings, and clean officiating with no complaints from Cedar Rapids circulation over eight years.
Johnny Miller and Go Potter leave West High track squad after injuries. Miller is recovering from a year and may miss weight events. Potter, once the class of Old Rose high jumpers, could return in about three weeks but Miller likely cannot endure strenuous football-season training.
Mason City high school announces Cookman elected 1924 football captain. He earned his first letter and was a key end on the basketball squad, praised as a top state player. Regular end during the season under coach Tosch Kline, noted as a mainstay on the team.
The prose lists forthcoming boxing showdowns and fighter moves with Johnny Cline, Earl Tests Cline, and others. It notes O'Shea's return, contract signings for John Rooney and Ted Keil, and potential matchups, alongside local baseball and umpire notes from Connnbus and Marshalltown.
Snow and cold weather kept the University of Iowa baseball and track squads indoors delaying outdoor drills. Coach G. T. Bresnahan’s track stars aim for the Kansas Relays in three weeks with sprinters high jumpers and pole vaulters among the notable entrants while baseball opens with a practice game versus Dee College and continues conditioning in the armory.
West High announces the 1825 basketball schedule for the West Quint team. The season opens December 18 at home versus Dunkerton, with Mason City and Osage slated for January 22 and 24 on their floors. The 14-game slate includes six home games and seven away, ending February 27 at East High.
Walter Hagen wins the North and South Open medal tournament at Pinehurst with a 288 score to hold his title for a second straight year. He competes amid a strong field of amateurs and pros led by MacDonald Smith and Johnny Farrell who finish tied for third with 286. Arthur Powers and James Oakden withdraw from the morning round after a surprise showing.
Chester Horton cites Chick Evans praising a golfer for finishing the swing round the shoulders with momentum. The proper finish shows the swing was made correctly, avoiding a quick chop and leftward club path. Emphasizes poise, timing, and avoiding premature shoulder motion or power jerks.
Iowa City April 2 Eric Wilson captain of the 1923 Iowa track team and member of the Hawkeye mile relay quartet which holds the American sister collegiate record of 3 16 10 will run a special quarter at Drake Relays April 26 He trains for Olympic tryouts under Coach George T Bresnakaw.
Des Moines reports Jake Brissler of Williams County defeated University of Iowa coach Mike Howard in straight falls. Brissler secured two decisive pins 16 to 3 after a close start, overcoming a 26 pound weight advantage and proving the stronger man as the match progressed.
Chicago April 2. Bragdon's Cagers were defeated by Michigan state champions Battle Creek 28 to 14 in the fifth Chicago interschool cage meeting. Shephard started scoring, Battle Creek rallied with free throws and sharp shooting, final quarter even on both sides.
Iowa City April 2 Officials at the University of Iowa stay silent on talks for a football coach to replace Howard H. Jones amid circulating rumors that Dobie of Cornell or Dawson of Michigan may be considered.
Francis Tusa Sey of Brooklyn is slated for a week of training under Lawson Robertson at Franklin Field Philadelphia during Easter recess. Hussey will race against top sprinters like Harold Lever and Allen Woodring, with experts watching his progress as he eyes Olympic prospects.
West High announces spring football practice to begin the first week of May under Coach Ralph Sarff. Eight lettermen return for a strong Old Rose and Black squad led by Captain Johnny Miller and veterans Bovey Seigloff Hurlburt McGowan Burton Galloway Tingelman. Some reserves expected to rise, with spring drills in regular uniforms. East High will not hold spring football drills per Coach Ben Miller.
Charles Paddock notified Drake University athletic director K Wilson that he will compete in the annual Drake Relays 100 yard dash event April 25 26 at Des Moines He is in training and rapidly nearing condition Paddock already holds world records including 9.6 seconds in the 140 yard dash and 20.8 seconds in the 220 yard dash These marks are recognized by the International Amateur Athletic Federation.
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