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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1929
Page
8
New York April They discuss Babe Ruth’s aging form with mixed hope and doubt. The piece weighs his slowing speed and swing, noting a possible final grand gesture as he conserves for a potential 1999 contract, while acknowledging critics and fans alike.
In a deflating prank, BU Rigler used an eye chart to fool Billy Evans. Rigler memorized chart letters and their order and tricked Evans into thinking an eye test was essential for judging balls and strikes, prompting Evans to chase eye exams for days.
Seven new champions were crowned and one title holder won again at the national A. boxing tournament in Madison Square Garden. Steve Holasko of Buffalo defeated Jac Bernall to keep his crown in the 135-pound class, as other new champions included Kerr, Holdren, Zuniga, Baker, Lopez, Lewandowski, and Howard across various weight divisions.
The North and South tennis tournament opened with international players in action as Jack Wright of Montreal faced S Onda from the Japanese Davis Cup team and Marcel Rathville met John Van Byn of New Jersey. Meanwhile Cincinnati Reds barnstorming tour stalls due to rain and cold weather after early success in the south. Des Moines reports indicate the Drake netmen beat Oklahoma in multiple matches as Brody and Everett each won two of three against the Oklahoma Aggies.
Jack Dempsey urged a supreme head for boxing similar to baseball’s commissioner to unify competing state bodies. He favored using the National Boxing Association as a keystone, proposed funding a central office by taxing fights, and pressed for a strong organizer to weed out undesirables and push champions to defend titles.
Des Moines reports that Knute Elder and the Notre Dame track squad were said to race at the Penn games in Philadelphia but Drake relay officials called the rumor erroneous. Drake athletic director Ossie Solem stated Elder and the Irish would attend the Drake relays with five relay teams and 18 men in events.
Pirates claim Pittsburgh native Steve Swetonic blossomed with the Indians of Indianapolis by winning 20 games and helping the team clinch the pennant and the little world series title. Swetonic posted a 20–8 record, 3.00 ERA in 40 appearances at age 24.
Centerville High School announces Forrest Ritgers named successor to Bert Jenkins as head basketball and track coach at Coe College after Jenkins resignation. Ritgers, Coe alumnus, starred in football and basketball. he scored a 1923 touchdown against Wisconsin. During Ritgers tenure Centerville football went 35 of 45 games and the track team won the sectional meet.
Detroit bout features Tommy Grogan of Omaha opposing Billy Wallace of Cleveland in a 10 round lightweight clash at Olympia arena aiming for a knockout. Grogan seeks rebound after losses to Ray Miller. Wallace recently knocked out Joey Medill in Cleveland to boost his comeback.
Fort Wayne manager Tod brings in pitcher Dominic Ryba who has been pitching for the St Louis Cardinals in batting practice all spring. The Chiefs lose to the Cardinals as Ryba and other prospects from Florida get spring training at Rackey's farm.
Iowa State College track stars head to Lawrence Kansas for Kansas Relays with aim to win two relay cups and gain permanent possession of the trophies. Captain Harry Hoak and Maurice Soults lead a 44 man squad across multiple events including distance races sprints and field events as coach Bob Simpson prioritizes two mile and medley relays. The slate includes entrants in the 100 yard dash hurdles pole vault and quarter mile as Iowa seeks strong showings and Drake relays tune up for a Griffith trophy bid.
The Windsor Bulldogs won the 1929 Canadian professional hockey league title by defeating the Detroit Olympics 3 to 1 in the final playoff game at the Peace Bridge rink. More than 6,000 spectators attended the decisive contest.
Horton Smith, 21, from Joplin Missouri, is poised to challenge for the national open at Winged Foot in June. The young pro dominated winter tournaments in California Texas and Florida, winning Catalina Island Oklahoma City Pensacola Fort Myers and Florida Open titles and finishing high in several others. His steady play backs a promising Open bid as he vies against Wild Bill Mehlhorn and Bill Hagen, aiming for Ryder Cup and major glory. The Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics and Phillies city series resumes today after a wet grounds delay.
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