Waterloo Legion Plans Ring Card With Big Events
Preliminary plans for Waterloo to host a major boxing ring show under Becker-Chapman post American Legion aim to attract top fighters like Tommy Comiskey and Saph McKenna. Vendors consider using the Dairy Cattle grounds hippodrome with capacity for about 8 000, sparking local interest and possible cross city draws from Benton Harbor and Reno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Becker-Chapman Post
American Legion
E. L. Barthe
Benton Harbor
Mich
Reno
New
Nere
Leset
Legion Post
Tommy Comiskey
St. Paul
Saph McKenna
Fzht
Mord Huntley
Huntley
Matt Aide
Battling Minor
Ray Long
Leo Kelley
Dennis O'Keefe
Willard forecasts Dempsey Carpentier bout outcome
Wichita April 1 Jess Willard doubts prizefighters can predict the Dempsey Carpentier fight. He recalls Jim Corbett and others erring and says he will not begin training until Dempsey signs for the bout and a suitable forfeit is secured. Willard is in Wichita to manage his oil business and scouts readiness for Sept match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Jess Willard
Jim Corbett
Oid
Willard
Fnac
Wlard
Dempse
Fort Dodge Plans Twilight League Meeting Discusses League Purpose
Fort Dodge residents and players met at the Commercial club for a smoker to plan a Twilight baseball league for the coming season. Harris Green led the gathering. J H Minkel, Fort Dodge schools superintendent, attended and highlighted that baseball had been failing in popularity. The aim is to provide school entertainment and a diversion for Fort Dodge residents amid difficult times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Commercial Club
Harris Green
J. H. Minkel
Tre
Bering Ibis
Eiber
A Comic Strip in Type by J P McEvoy
An essay exploring what makes a person a success or a failure. It argues success is not measured by noise or wealth but by effort, resilience, and contribution. It notes many quiet, steady achievers surpass loud pretenders and critiques public judgement.
All Star Juvenile Shooters Named In New Project
Peter P. Carney picks five top under-21 American rifle shooters from the youth program. Richard Lee Beck, 11, Bridgeport. Marjorie Kinder, 17, Bridgeport. Virgil Richard, New Haven. Joseph Bryson, Jacksonville. Richard Ballard, Davenport. Beck won Junior Rifle crown. Kinder has multiple WJRC titles. Richard set a 100 yard small bore score record. Bryson competed at Camp Perry 1929. Ballard helped U S small bore team beat England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter P. Carney
Mueh
United States
Richard Lee Beck
Bridgeport
Marjorie Kinder
Como
Virgil Richard
New Haven
Conn
Joseph Bryson
Jacksonville
Fla
Richard Ballard
Davenport
Richard
Beck
Miss Kinder
Ballard
Bryson
Joe Bryson
Florida
Camp Perry
England
Many track stars began at Chicago interscholastic meet
Chicago author K A Stagg notes the Chicago interscholastic track meet, reopened May 28 after a war pause, as the national hub for prep track. He cites Arie Mack from Wisconsin, Ned Merriam of Ames, Carl Johnson of Michigan, and Davenport of Chicago as examples of how the event seeded future college stars and Olympic competitors across many schools and years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
A. A.’ Stagg
Middlewest
Larson
St.George
Utah
Ames
Ned Merriam
Merriam
Carl Johnson
Michigan Star
Lewis and Clark High School
Spokane
Tre Davenport
Oklahoma
Academy
Stage
Ingersoll
Dartmouth
Hogenson
C. Hart
Grinnell
Sol Butler
Sherpman Sanders
Pennsylvania
Rose
W. P. Comstock
Craig
Michigan
Smart
Northwestern
Maxwell
Swarth Jmore
Caughey
Stanford
Parry
Talbot
Missouri Valley
Griffin
Winds
Bird
Minos
Olivet College
Shiverick
Cornell
Roy Campbell
Osbern Northwestern
Harvey
Wisconsin
Paul
Watson
Minnesota
Tenney
Otis
Whitted
Packer Gillatson
Notre Dame
Missouri
Wahl
Schroeder
Iowa
Page
Schobinger
Minois
Foss
Frank Loorais
Goldie Rapp Price Four Years Ago 250 Berries
Goldie Rapp, star infielder for the New York Giants, formed with Babe Myers in Richmond Central league four years ago for 250 dollars. Myers hoped to field a team for 5504, and Rapp joined after a prior tenure with the St Paul club. His early promise and infield prowess boosted Richmond, with fielding and batting noted as key traits before the war caused league disbandment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Tod
Goldie Rapp
New York Giants
American’ S Association
Sti .Paul
Richmond
Babe Myers
Cha Peoria
Rapp
Myers
Chmond
United States
Fowever
Rann
Lynch and Montreal To Battle Tonight
Associated Press report from Cleveland Ohio notes bantamweight champion Ine Lynch meets Young Montreal of Providence in a 14 round no decision bout tonight. Montreal must weigh in 118 pounds or less ringside, while Lynch expects to weigh about 119 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cleveland
Ine Lynch
Young Montreal
Pro-videncr
R. Z
Meat Hero Tonight
Montreal
Lynch
Fort Dodge Meet May Become Triangular Event
Fort Dodge Dayton dual track and field meet could grow into a triangular event with Fonda as a possible third party. Funds limit definite plans though, and Fonda may send several top men for Saturday. Heats in the 20 yard dash were run with Shader posting the best time despite wind. Relay selection remains an unsettled issue as Drake Relays loom in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge-Dayton
H. L. ‘Brown
Fonda Wl
Fonda
Shader
Burman and Moore Ready for 12 Round No Decision Bout
Toledo April 8 Joe Burman New York and Moore Chicago and St Paul are in town for a 12 round no decision fight at the Coliseum tonight. They arrived yesterday and will weigh 119 pounds at 3 o clock. The bout was postponed earlier when Moore injured an arm and other sparring partners were scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Toledo. O
Joe Bur“Man
New York
Ror Moore
Chicago
St. Paul
Coliseum
Toledo Boxing Commission
Moore
Burman
Montreal
Carl Tremaine
Holdout Disease This Spring More Persistent
Henry L. Parrell reports from New York that holdouts in the National League persist this spring. Eddie Roush Heinie Groh Larry Kopf Burleigh Grimes and Milton Stock refuse terms, widening rifts with clubs and managers. Reds and Dodgers contend with personnel shifts as rookies vie for spots. Stock’s absence opens chances for Toporcer Hearnsby and Peernit. The holdouts’ impact on morale and early season plans remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Parrell
United Press
New York
Eddie Rousch
Heinie Groh
Larry Kopf
Burleigh Grimes
Milton Stock
Cincinnati Reds
Rousch
Groh
Larry Koot
Garry Herrmann
Pat Moran
Brooklyn Robins
Squire Ebbets
Bis
Robinson
St. Louis Cardinals
Toporcer
RN Stock
Branch Rickey
Rogers Hearnsby
Peernit
Georges forfeit money deposited in New York City
The $50,000 forfeit money guaranteeing Georges Carpentier's July 2 bout with Jack Dempsey has been deposited in a New York trust company vault. Promoter Tex Rickard announced the arrangement and said Carpentier’s manager expects the French heavyweight to arrive in the United States in early May to begin training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Georges
Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Youthful Ottumwa Golfers Plan Junior Line Tournament
Ottumwa Coun try club junior members prepare for a second summer junior golf event led by Ben Bowne and Billy Boone. A meeting is set for Saturday at 11 with all sons of regular members invited to attend. Prizes will be awarded and the event may be held if scheduling allows morning play when regular members are fewer on the links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Ben Bowne
Billy Boone
Cind
Altho
Wilson May Study Medicine to Learn K. O. Prescription
Johnny Wilson, a middleweight, aims to become a scientific fighter or an anatomy expert to locate vulnerable spots on the body. He believes medical knowledge will help him end bouts quickly and with less effort. He contemplates medical education in Chicago. Sox face Louisville with Davenport pitching, then Milwaukee, Kerr and Mulrenan on schedule, then Chicago practice ahead of Detroit season opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Wi Ion
Tke Gibbons
Wilson
Wilwon
Wilon
Chieaco
Sox
Louisville
Davenport
Milwaukee
Kerr
Mulrenan
Chicago
Detroit
Senators Near Top With New Washington Lineup
Washington under new manager George McBride shows a reshaped roster aiming for a first division push. Key players include Judge at first, Milan in right, Rice center, Lewis left, Harris second, Ellerbe third, O’Rourke short, with Duffy Lewis counted as regular despite competition. Substitutes Lamotte Miller Foss Goebel Shanks Brower Brottem add depth behind battery Picinich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Kolbert
United Press Star
Washington
D. C
George McBride
McBridg
Judge
Milan
Wright
Rice
Lewis
Harris
Ellerbe
O’rourke
Bing Miller
Duffy Lewis
New York Yankees
Altho
Little Rock
Frank O’rourke
Toronto
Jimmy O'Neil
O’ Rourke
McBride
Bob Lamotte
Tampa
Foss
Miller
Lamotte
Edldie Goebel
Schacht
George Mogridge
Yankees
Courtney
Erickson J
Brower
Gharsrits Picinich
Brottem
Cuban Torres
Cubs Power Past Wichita in 4 2 Practice Win
The revived Cubs earned their 14th practice win this season with a 4 to 2 victory over Wichita, Kansas. Hoke Warner played third base in Chuck Deal’s absence due to illness and made no errors. Another game against Wichita is set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Cubs
Wichita
Kan
Hoke Warner
Chuck Deal
Walter Johnson Holds a Weld Pitch Record
New York, April. Walter Perry Johnson holds many pitching records, including a wild pitches in a season in the American League across two games. Johnson and Joe Wood achieved 26 straight wins, the most on the junior major circuit. He also has more consecutive shutouts than any contemporary, with the St. Louis club stopping him as he dominated opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter Perry Johnson
Johnson
Joe Wood
St. Uowls
Washington Wizard
One-Legged Youth Star Of Durham West Durham Baseball
In Dunham North Carolina on April 8 a one legged youth starred in a game between Durham and West Durham high schools. He played regular catcher for West Durham, fielded flawlessly, and earned two bases on balls with no hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunham
N.C
Blackman
Durham
West Durham
Plane Will Race Pigeons From Portland to San Francisco
Three navy carrier pigeons and three marine corps birds will race an army airplane from Portland to San Francisco starting next Saturday. Major L K Arnold commandant of Mather field Sacramento and Sergeant Dato his mechanic will fly the plane. In a recent northbound flight Maj Arnold’s time was five hours and two minutes. Shell Rock Nines Wins at Shell Rock Iowa. Shell Rock high school defeated Greene high 12 to 10 in the season opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Marine Corps
San Francisco
RK. Arnold
Matherfield
Sacramento
Sergi
Dato
North
Maj
Shell Rock
Shell Rock High School
Greene High
Spring social baseball on the backlot
Children chase the national game in makeshift fashion after school, using yarn balls and sticks as bats. They stage street games where passing cars threaten windows, yet the spirit remains strong as strike three signals the next batter to the plate.
Perry T C Sprinter Entered in Drake 100 Yard Dash
Cedar Falls April Coach Ivan Doseff has entered Ira Perry a crack sprinter in the Drake Relays special 100 yard dash. Perry a former TC high star holds Cedar Valley records and can sprint 100 in about 10.2 seconds. With improved timing he may drop closer to flat time and earn points for Cedar Falls at Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Ivan Doseff
Ira Perry
Teachers College
Perry
T.C
Cedar Valley
Schober Sutor Mat Go 2 At Clear Lake
Clear Lake Ind April The Clear Lake post of the American Legion hopes to bring Otto Sutor Montana middleweight grappler who wrestled Paul Prehn here 10 days ago and Billy Schober Indiana star who beat Ralph Farcaut at Gardner last Friday night together at the resort town tomorrow night. Both Sutor and Schober are here and the committees will submit terms to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Clear Wake
American Legionn
Otto Sutor
Montana
Grappler
Paul Prehn
Billy Schober
Indiana Star
Ralph Farcaut
Gardner
Suttor
Schober
Legitimites
Santa Clara University to drop all intercollegiate athletics
The University of Santa Clara will suspend all intercollegiate athletics for at least one year. Graduate Manager James B. OConner announced the decision in Santa Clara California in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Clara
Cal
University of Santa Clara
California
Ateast
James B. O'Conner
Missouri and Drake Open Baseball Season Today
Missouri and Drake meet in Columbia as Missouri opens its baseball season with Drake. The Missouri squad appears loaded with talent ready to build a strong scoring machine this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
DRAKE
Columbia
Missouri, University
Gordon Tuodele Hat Collects Fifty Centuries Of Craft
Ancient hats began as simple coverings and evolved over millennia. Gordon hatmakers emphasize skilled artistry in selecting furs and shaping each hat through kneading reshaping dyeing blocking curling and finishing. The result bundles centuries of experience into a modern model.
Jones Eyes British Title Ahead Of England Meet
Chicago April 8 Chick Evans, former national golf champion, notes Bobby Jones is a top contender as the American amateur team prepares to invade England for the British championship. Evans discusses the wind, 18th holes, and gear differences players must adapt to, predicting Jones will be among the best in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bobby Jones
Chick Evans
England
Evans
Chick
Bobby
Atlanta
Jones
Annering
Britain
Dias
Ervans
What American Woman Has Best Chance At The Open
Evans urged six men and six women golfers as contenders for the Open. When asked who has the best chance, he named Alexa Stirling, noting Stirling is the national amateur golf champion and, like Bobby Jones, a renowned figure from Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
BO Morose
Alexa Stirling
Migs Stirling
Bobby Jones
Brie
Atlanta
Discredited White Sox plan independent team formation
Three ousted White Sox players from the 1919 scandal era are organizing a new independent club to play non major league teams. Players include Jackson Risberg Williams Hap Feisch and Gedeon with others likely to join, backed by broker George Miller. Event aims to secure dates with independent clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sox
Associated Press
Chicago
George Miller
Jon Jackson
Charl
Risberg
Claude Williams
State
Oscar Hap Feisch
Joe Gedeon
Washington On St. Louis Americans
Miller
Charles HummelS Perfect Score at Byrnes Park Gun Shoot
Charles Hummel achieved a perfect 26 of 26 at the Waterloo Gun Club shoot held at Byrnes Park yesterday in clear weather. Twelve club members competed with F. M. Shores finishing second at 48 of 50 birds. other scores include Corson 46 and Cowin 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hummel
Byrnes Park
Waterloo
F. M. Shores
Ame
Aummea
M. Shores
Corson
Witry
Cowin
Ponsford
AL Chapman
G C. Hartrean
A. Repass
J. Simpson
Bert Pomsford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waterloo Legion
Daily Congress Hippodrome
Comiskey
St. Paul, Minn
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Watshoo
Observer
Tony Caponi
Dubuque
Pirant
Rocky Kansas
Benny Leonard
Rene
Ieep
Jess
J. P. McEvoy
Solomon
Abraham Lincoln
Abe
Henry
John
Associated Editors
George McManus
Maggie
Imc
Artie Mucks
Amen ‘Frank Coach
Chuck Host
Arie Macks
University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh
Wis
George
New York City
Enatorg Book Berth
Walter Johnson
Revived
Corolina 77
T. C
West Coast University
THAR
Gordon
Gordon Tuodele
Paris
Astein & Company Makers
Eynialaog
Val Tates
Olmere Eee ET
Martin Bros. Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!