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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
7
The Courier spots the famed former lightweight champion nicknamed Young Kid McCoy in a downtown hotel chat. He is described as unmarked by the prize ring and not bearing the battle scars of a fought career, despite claiming a storied past.
Coach Roper of Princeton criticizes any major changes and supports the watch system and forward pass. He recalls old days of push and pull but now champions the aerial game, noting passing demands brains as well as brawn. Roper cites his Old Nassau success and Princeton’s expected strong Tigers climb in 1920.
The former featherweight champion Young Kid McCoy, now Rev Obie Sackett, recounts a boxing career and a later turn to evangelistic work. He reflects on key fights with Ad Walgast and Tommy Sullivan, his world title win over Jack McClelland, and his time touring with Billy Sunday before joining Moody’s Institute. Sackett explains his shift from boxing to preaching in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Cadock defeats Hussane in straight falls in Sioux City.
The Kintergartens of Peoria, all over 70, won a trophy as America’s oldest bowling team and posted 2280 in team play. Leaders include Five-Men Bracks No. 1 Chicago and Fleming Furniture Cleveland among top quintets, with notable individuals such as H Votel Pittsburgh and O Whitehead Chicago.
Waterloo bowlers came back from the A B C event with mixed results. The five man team posted 2 778 pins to secure a money position, while Canning company finished with 2 519 pins. Manahl brothers led in doubles and singles with 1 167 and 622 pins respectively, Frank Manahl 590 in singles, McFarlane and Battlett also earned money with a 1 137 in doubles and a close finish in the money.
Iowa City hosts the twelfth annual Interscholastic track and field meet on May 3 at the University of Iowa with a keen entry list. Entries close May 1 and athletes will receive accommodations. a training table luncheon is set for Saturday noon. Finals and preliminaries occur at Iowa field, with the Iowa Minnesota dual meet shaping the afternoon program. Notable records listed include 120 yard hurdles 16.1 seconds and various sprints, jumps, and relays led by athletes from Des Moines Cedar Rapids Davenport and Ottumwa.
Gas and electric light customers are urged to pay by 10 p.m. on the tenth to secure a discount. After this time the gross amount of any unpaid bill will be required.
Waterloo selects fourteen players to travel to Des Moines on April 12 for the state championship. Included are L C Hemsworth F C Liffring Ned Wyant F C Whittemore EB W Coburn Frank Wyant Luce A Lohner G V Orr Kirk Stewart C O Lamson C B Ritz Chauncey Heckman and Ben J Howrey. Wayne Richardson cannot play due to a no-coach playing rule but will join as coach and rooter. About two dozen teams entered the state championship.
Local fans in Laquoketa Iowa envision a bush league including Maquoketa Monticello Manchester Dyersville Gascade and Anamosa. Opposition has grown with local papers urging caution while sport fans remain enthused about the plan. Philip Guardin of Skokie Golf Club reports that Harry Vardon and Edward Ray will visit the United States.
An old advertisement argues hopeless diseases cannot be cured but may be palliated. It touts Number 49 for the Blood and cites U S Dispensatory and New American Materia Medica. The ad claims benefits for neuralgias, eczema, skin disorders, lumbago, glandular swellings, ulcers, and general systemic weakness. Prepared by J C Mendenhall of Evansville Indiana, a druggist for 40 years, sold by Wangier Brothers.
Gaudin stated the British squad will enter the national open in Toledo and other events. The team will face Charles Hans Jr and Gaudin at the Skokie club, per Gaudin.
Los Angeles April 8 Associated Press reports former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, now in Tijuana, Baja California, will receive an early match at Tijuana or Mexicali. Cherokee Tom Jones says he is engaged as the promoter by the Cato brothers, related to aeristeban Cantu.
Fred Fulton knocked out Gunboat Smith in the second round in Portland. Kenosha saw Jack Britton outpoint Dennis O Keefe over ten rounds. Detroit hosted a ten round draw between Ritchie Mitchell and Mel Coogan. Vancouver wrestling title defended as George Walker beat Charlie Olson two straight falls.
Chicago reports the Pittsburgh Nationals infielder Zeb Terry has been purchased by the Chicago Nationals. Terry, currently in Los Angeles, will join the Chicago club in Kansas City on Saturday for the upcoming assignment.
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