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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1927

Page

7

Speedy Prelims for Jannory Program at Armory

A three-favorite supporting card is set for the Blue-Bourland bout at the Armory on April 15. Albert Knipp, Waterloo’s rising light-heavyweight, returns after a year to meet Omaha’s Charlie Watts, holder of 37 straight wins with 24 knockouts, in an eight-round semi-windup.

Iowa Battlers Armory Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Albert Knipp Charlie Watts Omaha Knapp Knipp Waterloo Stribling Albert Omande Iowa Welters Aurora Ima Altho Roetind Carl Maddox Cedar Rapids Omaha Star Cvral Saab Moody-Billy Ring Ray Krause Dehr

Tiny Lewis Makes Marks In Northwestern Track Debut

Versatile Tiny Lewis of Northwestern is described as a braven line-plunger and jug sernaut who competes in discus javelin shot put and hurdles. His victories helped the Wildcats defeat Notre Dame in an indoor meet while showcasing speed and power across events.

Leland Lewis Northwestern University Wildcats Notre Dame

Indoor Standings and Team Notes From League Tables

Indoor standings from the National and American Leagues show teams like Waterter Fruits, Woodmen, Packers, Silvers, and Overland with varying GP and points. Notable names include Hath Packers and Grace MOK, with Walnut and Santee listed among locations. standings reflect early season results and team positions in a compact, era-appropriate layout.

Ccc N.oly Joht Deere Reat

Eastern High School Star Sets New Swimming Mark

In Chicago April 74LP The 17-year-old New York High School swimmer Kojac lowered the world record in the 18-yard backstroke to 1 39 4 5 and then to 1 40. He won the National A A V indoor meet with a 4 39 1 5 in the finals. GC A A relay team triumphed in the 40-yard race over Cherry Circle and NY A T L swimmers.

Chicago Johnny Weismuller George Kojac New York GC. A.A Cherry Circle N.Y. A. Tl

Finals of Iowa U Boxing Tournament Tonight

Ten boxers compete in the all university boxing finals here tonight. Mayes McClatin, top scorer for the United States last season, seeks to prove equal power in his fists. Leroy J. Pfeffer, wrestling captain elect, faces Stewart Hagan of Sioux City in the 118 pound class. Quintin Collins of Airfield meets Charles Seaman of Cheruken in the 135 pound class, promising strong entertainment.

Town City Knights Ryrems Mayes McClatin United States Leroy J. Pfeffer Keo Paul Berlenbach Gehis Stewart J. Hagan Siguxy City Quintin Collins Airfield Charles Seaman Cheruken

First Presbyterian and First M. E. Nines Win

Baseball scores highlight a win by First Presbyterian and First M. E. nines in a mood mood Wheat Mood event with Moret and Prestas contributing.

Touma Wong

Red rookie pitcher signs contract but won't hurl

George Wood, a young pitcher from Ferme Rica Institute, signed a major league deal with the Cincinnati Reds that included a ban on him pitching on Sundays. Discovered by a Texas scout, Wood’s pact with President August Hermann was finalized in Cincinnati. Negotiations began in Orlando, Florida. National League President John Heydler vetoed the Sunday exemption, and Judge K M Landis later ruled in Wood's favor.

Cincinnati George Wood Ferme Rica Institute Cincinnati Reds Wood Texas August Hermann Reds Orlando Fla John Heydler National League K. M. Landis Baseball

First Presbyterians Win On Forfeit In League Night

Victories in Sunday school league games at the Y M C A featured First Presbyterian taking a forfeit win from First Brethren while The First at Walnut Street Baptist edged Walnut Street Baptist and Grace MA VW. clash looms with tense Friday night contest.

Walnut Street Baptist First Presbyterian First Brethren Grace MA VW

Hockey world series opener features Ottawa Bruins clash

The Ottawa Senators face the Boston Bruins in the first Stanley Cup playoff match tonight as the NHL season begins its chase for the title. Also in hockey, the Duluth Hornets challenge the National League winner in a world series showdown, while Kansas City and Chicago fight in a boxing style card reported with sparse details.

Kansas City Callahan Chicago Elmer McMullen Dodge City Tiny OH Ottawa Senators Boston Bruins Minneapolis Duluth Hornets

Legion Band to Play at Reinbeck Next Tuesday

Becker-Chapman post American Legion presents a concert next Tuesday night in Reinbeck. The legion band will be augmented by the drum and bugle corps and three soloists. Program includes Over There, Wall Hall the Gang's All Here, Poet and Peasant, Breezin Along With the Breeze, Battle of the Nations, Stars and Stripes Forever, Columbia, Semper Idem, Them Basses, Camp Scene and Taps, with Miss Mildred Lace and George La Hue Black.

Becker-Chapman Post American Legion Band Reinbeck American Legion Post Cohen Malliott Suppe Whiting Paull Soren Nehoos Hayes Mildred Lace George la Hue Black Face Les Lewis Cpebani

Ox-Yokes Mounted in Courthouse as Relics of Pioneer

A pair of ox yokes gifted by Henry W Grout were mounted in the Black Hawk county courthouse as relics. One yoke was worn by oxen driven by S B Grout in 1856 from Illinois to Waterloo, the other from Samuel Owens. An oxchain looping between the yokes is also displayed.

Grout Black Hawk County S. B. Grout H. W Illinois Waterloo Samuel Owens

Huang the Man of Steel and Fire in St Louis Talk

Chinese representative Huang Lai Tien, famed for leadership in the China Young movement, spoke at First Methodist Episcopal Church about What Is Happening in China and Why. He has held roles as Chinese secretary of the board of foreign missions and commissioner of economic and social research in America and Europe. News outlets praised his oratory, knowledge, and lucid, fluent expression.

Tien Lai Huang China Methodist Episcopal Church St. Louis Star Steel and Fire Huang China Young Movement America Board of Foreign Missions Europe The New York Times Peking University Syracuse University Columbia University Chicago Tribune

Journey at Whiteside begins with many teams entered

The Whiteside city bowling tournament opens April 18 with doubles and singles events. Early entrants include Cor ey's restaurant Eddie Johnson Elks T. Wagner Elka and Bud ack's grocery Illinois Central Vinteensee alleys Central Town Pow and Light Co Bartlett-Mc Farkine Ruel Co. Additional teams from Rath Packing Hall Ek felt Repass Automobile and St Mary’s are likely.

Ito Jack Robbitt) Morris Central Vinteensee Central Town Pow. &. Light Co Bartlett-McFarkine Ruel Company Rath Packing Company Hall- Ekfelt Repass Automobile Company St. Mary’s

Graveled Primary Roads Now Passable in Black Hawk County

County engineer W. D. Johnston announced that all traveled primary roads in Black Hawk County are now passable after two days of sun. Officials noted the spring thaw and alternating cold and warm spells slowed repair, with frost lingering in spots and crews setting poles amid shaky ground.

Black Hawk County W. 3D. Johnston

War observance program at Memorial hall featured veterans

Becker-Chapman post of the American Legion marks the tenth anniversary of the US entry into World War with an informal meeting. Veterans Malcolm, Eagle, Arbuckle will speak about their war experiences, joined by Joe Eagle and Myron Arbuckle. A song and dance act by Frederick, Ula Brown, and others closes with lunch.

Becker-Chapman Post American Legion America Memorial Hall Ror Malcolm Joe Eagle Rainbow Division Myron Arbuckle Frederick Ula Brown J. He Burts Harry FE Maine Henry W. Dalman

Graceland College Expands With New Dormitory Building

CNS reports Graceland College in Lamoni will use the former children’s home as a new dormitory next fall. The expansion follows the fire that destroyed Patroness Hall dormitory. The extra space is intended to house displaced students and accommodate the college’s growth.

Lamoni, Lace Iri T CNS Graceland College Beildings Acgiris

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