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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1924

Page

6

Johnny Cline Outpoints Earl Blue in Boxing Bout

Johnny Cline won by decisive margin over Earl Blue in a rugged boxing match. Round-by-round counts favored Cline as Blue pressed early but failed to turn the tide, with Cline dominating with rapid jabs and sustained pressure. The St Paul arena offered a partisan crowd as the Tiger pressed and took control.

Johnny Cline Earl Blue Lerl Blue Viger Johnny Chine Will Whippen Paul Autaéus Jonny Tly Cline Cling Cline St. Louis Dec Earl Blue Bien John Mike Gibbons Gare Hart Alex Fidler Civne St. Paul Srpeatens Johnny Ble Bir Tan

Knipp Wins in Tense Eight Round Boxing Semi

A crowded arena watched Joe Knipp defeat Rudy Isoz in a tight eight round semifinal. Isoz pressed early, but Knipp powered through with hard body shots and sharp jabs, delivering decisive blows and forcing a late rally. Isoz showed grit, bleeding from cuts but refusing to quit as Knipp seized the action and claimed victory.

Too Knipp Joe Knipp Rudy Isoz Rockford Raipp Leslie Walcott Ace Wy Hadkins Warrs Smith Nashua Yen Collins Tim Bartilig Si Deaderip Colins Hammerlerk

Prep targesters begin first outdoor practice in spring

Local high schools start outdoor drills as dry ground allows. East and West squads estimate 20 to 25 hopefuls each, with Ben Miller and Ralph Sarit guiding trials. Drake classic targets include a mile relay, medley quartet, and new stars like Leon Thoroith emerging as likely scorers.

Hastigh Ralph Sarit Old Rose Institute Plan East iCoach Ben Miller East Mentor Raymond Daley West West High Sarit Ihs Drake Leon Thoroith

Coach Miller to Leave Coaching at Season End

Ren Al Miller, athletic mentor at East Mivh for the past year, will retire from coaching at season’s end. He plans to join a sales firm in Grand Techird, Net.te after leaving the profession. Miller, a graduate of Upper Town university, Fayette, has eight years in coaching across high school and college athletics.

Ren al. Miller East Mivh Miller Ag Jasutencre Grand Techird Net Omer Jowa Orange Upper Town University Fayette Secusery College Ihe

Putcher Awarded Hawks in Dispute with Burlington

A wild tale from Fredericksburg Ia recounts Kenneth Rollins Penileitis and Vecilitis, a winter habit of writing contracts to baseball managers. Rollins, praised by Roy Williford, signs with Waterloo then Burlington, facing league objections and a shifting future amid minor league intrigue.

Putcher HAWKS Burlington Kenneth Hollins Kenneth Roy Willford Shatie Waterloo Gardens Willford Fredericksburg Rollins Williford Dixon ATV Ss. Lee The Bees Ken Jlo Rellins Reach Wilford J. Ll. Farrell Bert M. H. Sexton Mitlers Sexton Farrell Mack Hawk County Ralling Burtington Waterloo Tottenman

Inside Golf and regional team nicknames in Iowa cities

The column discusses golf tips for eliminating a nuisance chip shot by starting with a small chip and keeping the left wrist firm, then mentions mis-spellings and nicknames used for Iowa and Illinois baseball teams, including Cedar Rapids Bunnies and Moline Schaldenbergers, and notes readers’ interest lies in what players call the umpires rather than vice versa.

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Boxing and wrestling card features title bouts and future matches

Report covers boxers like Bermond Wells and Lomardo in upcoming fights and a New York rule clash delaying Dundee Lom bardo title bout. Chicago and Milwaukee hosts include Ray, Vivier, and the Peterson bowling sweepstakes with $3,000 first prize. Also notes middleweight wrestling in Chicago and plans for a Lewis rematch if conditions align.

Ied States Naval Monstips Los Angeles Cal Billy Bermondsey Wells Hay Long Oakland Milwaukee Wis Nate Goldman Philadelphia Johnny Mensdelhohn Ghicaro Morrie Schiaifver Warnia Smith Chicago Caivagse Te Stauel Todlay Rita Taylor Iter Serlimente Filpine Ahiwaukes New Yyork New York Boxing Commission Ake Walvert Young Stribling New York Boxing Commission Johnny Dundee Wittis Joseph Lombardo Canali Zone Joiy Ray Abe Vivier Ray Hankars America Wmiddlewest Peterson Treyirst Prike

Parkin Poised For All American Comeback At Iowa

Waterloo star Parkin, a former captain candidate for the Iowa Hawkeyes, is forecast to rebound from injuries that cut his 1922 and 1923 seasons. Local supporters expect him to be a standout at Waterloo rep in the 1924 season, with hopes he can lead Iowa to Big Ten honors and finish his college career in high form. Don Graham also cited as a potential regular back, with critics predicting strong lines and coaching success next fall.

Mike Alex Wis Blue Cline Rie Tim Bilue Eddie Bhie Johnny Leland Parkin Waterloo University of Town Eleven Hawkeye Arkin Ase Iona Grid Warriors Tocal Flash Yaig Eli Parkin Illinois Iowa Willer Wriz Graham Don Graham Waterlao Weilsht Waterloo Bay Wil Wort Fast High

Firpo Expected To Defeat Reich In Buenos Aires Bout

Antel Firpo, South American heavyweight champ, favored to beat American Al Reich in a seven round scheduled match in Buenos Aires tonight. Firpo declares good condition and plans a quick finish as ticket sales show limited public interest. He intends to return to the United States within a month to resume his career.

Buenos Aires Etaqinn

Hawkeye Hart Blue to Fight Gibbons Deferred

Blue will not box Billy Con ley at Cedar Rapids next Wednesday due to a badly swollen right hand from boils. He plans a six weeks vacation and notes the weighing in was set for 3 PM but he refused to weigh in without Gibbons in his corner. The Sportsmen league will not promote their rivalry further. a rematch seems likely within a month.

Hart Blue Billy Conley Cedar Rapids Blue Gibbons Mike Commission Walsh Cline Blua

Tenpin Topics Bowlers Shine at Whiteside and Waterloo Alleys

Local bowling notes report Mrs. Heggie top scoring with 209 and 213s plus a 200, while Flarry Fifield and Irving Kulp join the 200 club at Whiteside and Waterloo alleys. J E Johnson, J Olds, Wally Manahi and others post 200s and 257s, with prizes and league totals highlighted.

Fred Heggie Whiteside Flarry Fifield

Waterloo Youth Faces Kensuski in Pre Olympic Mat Finals

Waterloo wrestler Martin J Holder meets Iowa University heavyweight star Paul Kensuski in the finals of the pre Olympic tryout at lower Waterloo. Fourteen entrants advanced to finals across bantamweight to heavyweight divisions with several regional and college competitors advancing.

Waterloo Iowa City Martin J. Holder Paul Kensuski Iowa University Ollowing

Church Teams to banquet Tuesday in Waterloo league

Basketball squads from three divisions of the Waterloo inLersun Day School Basketball League will attend the annual association banquet at Y. UGA Tuesday at 6:10 p m Dr J J Butts president will preside and present trophies to Walnut Street Baptist East Park Presbyterian and First M E teams Captains will respond Those in charge seek a well known speaker for the assembly A short musical program and brief talks by pastors will be heard F W Richardson will outline plans for the coming baseball season

Waterloo inLersunday Y. AL Uga J. J. Butts Walnut Street Baptist East Park Presbyterian First M. JE F. WL. Richardson

Drake Relays Entries Open for April Meet at Drake

Des Moines April 5 First official entries for the fifteenth annual Drake university relay meet to be held in the stadium April 25 24 were received by Athletic Director I K L Wilson of Drake The entry list closes April 17 Coaches Nash Wiggens Wabash College Crawfordsville Ind and Albert HB Ekberg South Dakota State College Brookings S D have entered athletes in sprint hurdles shot put and relay events Central College Fayette Mo also plans to participate in hurdles jumps and relay races plus the medley.

Des Moines Drake University IK. L. Wilson Drake Nash Wiggens Wabash College Crawfordsville Ind Bert HB. Ekberg South Dakota State College Brookings Central College of Fayette

Havers and Jones Set 36 Hole Match for World Title

Mianta Ga April 5 Bobby Jones of Atlanta and Arthur Havers British Open champion will meet at East Lake Country Club in a 36 hole exhibition for the unofficial world golf championship.

Havers Jones Mianta Bobby Jones Atlanta Arthur Hovers East Lake

Cambridge Beats Oxford in Seventy-Sixth Thames Rowing Classic

Cambridge University defeated the heavier Oxford crew in the seventy-sixth Thames race from Putney to Mortlake. The lighter Cambridge crew won by about three and a half lengths in Putney, England.

Putney Eng Cambridge University Oxford Thames Mortlake Fight Blues

High Schools Plan Commencement for Iowa Graduates

Des Moines April 5 Plans for commencement exercises in hundreds of Iowa high schools are already under way. Officials note the premium placed on good speakers has prompted many schools to begin arrangements early.

Des Moines Iowa Superintendents of Public Instruction UBOR

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