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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1923
Page
7
Davis J. Walsh surveys Eugene Criqui and other French boxers in the U S tour, arguing Criqui lacks the durability and body-punch resistance fans expect. The piece recalls several bouts and opponents like Dempsey, Papin, Ledoux, and de Ponthiau, noting European fighters’ styles and missteps in the American arena.
New York April 5 United Press reports injuries to Iron men Heinis Groh and Joe Dugan threaten Yankees and Giants in a pennant race. Groh may miss time if knee trouble recurs, while Dugan’s absence would leave Miller Huggins short infield depth. Groh had reported improvement after winter work but knee flared again during training.
Mason City April 5 delegates Dr B C Higgins and C F AWearery prominent local sportsmen chosen to represent the local Izaak Walton chapter at the national convention in Chicago on April 8. Alternates Mans and Frank Finnegan named. The chapter has grown from 4 members in January to 246. aims to reach 1,000 in 20 days with members in Clear Lake Northwood Kensett and Inever, Iever?
A humorous scene set in an ancient Greece publishing office shows Homer visiting the editor with a long poem about war and women’s clubs. The editor rejects poetry, suggests pulpy prose with murders and abductions, and renames it Go in Helen's Room, before Homer destroys the editorial space with a javelin.
A four ball dispute over overlapping putts ends with the hole halved after B interferes with C’s ball. A ball at a ditch bank hazard may be lifted and dropped with one stroke penalty if within hazard limits. otherwise not. Send questions to Brown for printed answers.
Jim Barnes gives tips to reduce slicing in putting and ground-play. He advises aligning the aft hand, keeping a low backswing, and maintaining inside-line action. Emphasizes steady weight, proper stance, and controlled takeaway to avoid over-rotation and early hand delivery.
Train camp reports from Vicksburg to Tampa note Babe Ruth scoring on a Meusel bunt as the Yankees beat the Robins 1 0. Giants suffer two errors in Shreveport and lose to White Sox 7 0. Detroit pitcher George Dauis picked to oppose St. Louis cards in a pre season series starting Saturday. Indians beat Lakeland all stars 14 2 in Florida. Entities defeat Wilson 13 2 in Portsmouth and Athletica meet Baltimore Internationals in Winston-Salem. Senators still struggle with pitching in Tampa as two Florida league recruits receive trials. Cubs meet San Antonio with three recruits to Wichita Falls.
New ForkFiord Johnson of Towa heavyweight has been watched for a scheduled bout with Fred Fulton in Boston on April 16. Wilkesbarte and FE Walker, Western welterweight champion, knocked out Johnny Riley in the second round of a 0 round bout, per the fight program.
Last night in Chicago Joe Tench beat Midget Smith over forty rounds in a long bout. Frank Genaro won a popular decision from Bud Taylor in ten rounds. Patsy Flannigan earned a technical knockout over Jack Suile in ten rounds. Timmy Anderson defeated Mike Snyder in sixteen rounds. Oakland opponents Shade and Jack Eeres had a four round bout.
Ralph Alexander a Waterloo resident and Iowa heavyweight boxing hopeful, likely to meet Bob Hoper or another contender on a Dubuque card April 12 promoted by Governor's Circus Athletic Club. Alexander, a 190 pound six foot four ex service boxer, trains regularly at Falls Avenue fire station and spars with Lou Rollinger, eyeing several spring and summer bouts including a potential clash with Fred Fulton.
Racine bowlers led by Waltie Larson excel in the American Bowling Congress event in Milwaukee. Larson tops money events with 718 in singles tying for second, and 1957 all events mark placing him fourth. paired with Cred Betterman they total 1306 tying for third in doubles. Milwaukee listings show Mitchells, Claman, and Risdon among others in the field.
A large mass meeting at Cedar Falls Iowa on April 5 aims to spark a women's athletic association. Readiness is shown among 1,700 women in physical training. Entrance criteria include hiking 160 miles, Red Cross life saver tests, or high grades in training.
New York April 5 George Ruth former star is reported to be regaining his timing after weeks of rough hitting. Col Huston says Ruth is over eager, but weight down to 200 pounds and training steady. He expects Ruth to rebound in days and clubs all pitchers once he meets several balls squarely.
Waterloo, Iowa, shows keen interest in the national tournament at Chicago. Osage squad earns cheers from more than a dozen residents who wired Coach J. R. Perry and team members after their strong showing. Local circles predict Osage will beat Fitchburg Mass and advance with clear sailing toward the final rounds.
Outfielder Fred Leach quits Beagon and seeks another club after a sale to Rochester falls through, with Roy Lubbe and Letty Lindner in the mix. Lubbe, catcher for Rochester, is helping bolster a strong International League roster as Leach’s departure opens a spot.
East High plans spring practice in late May with football as the key sport. Coach Louis Kresensky says track will dominate but some preliminary football work will be done to shed rust before the season. Four lettermen form the nucleus: Captain Dooley Artus Mehang Jameson. A strong reserve lineup is anticipated as ten games appear on the schedule.
This fall Cedar Rap tal haa Presbyterian Quintet recalls three trips this season with one to Waterloo to face East High. Athletes and students anticipate this game as the season’s key outside the east west clash. Novak’s team prepares for a tough road ahead next October amid bittersweet expectations.
Our Lady of History academy and First Presbyterian meet in a city league night game at the academy gym with both teams among the leaders. Waterloo Catholic quintet also claims strength in northern Iowa after recent wins. probable lineups list Landy and McDermott as forwards with Sullivan Rentort Wade and Webber at guard positions while First Presbyterian fields Ra center Wart Blim and guards Sen Have you heard about Cuimatene.
In Chicago April 6, bantamweight champion Lynch defeated Midget Smith of New York in a hard ten round bout. American flyweight champ Genaro shaded Bud Taylor of Terra Haute in another ten rounds. About 10 000 to 12 000 attended, with receipts around 651 000, all benefiting an orphanage. The show faced a court injunction enforcing Illinois anti prizefight law.
New York April 5 One Irishman or another may win as Kilbane versus Criqui fight draws bets and heated clashes. promoter Tom O Rourke attacks commissioner Muldoon over title politics amid looming reshuffle. Also noted, Old Time Runner Charles J Bliss dies at 83 in Redlands after a long sprinting career.
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