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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1924
Page
14
An exuberant preview of the outdoor boxing season describes the smell of ringside and cigars in Waterloo. It notes a May 1 event featuring Mark Moore versus Jim Blue and mentions possible later fights in Sioux City, with fan reactions and Mike Gibbons’ critique of Waterloo coverage.
Philadelphia April 32 Lock favored Corneil tin drawing for positions at the annual relay events under the University of Pennsylvania on Franklin field April 25 and 26. Ithaca track men drew the pole in the two mile four mile and sprint medley races for the American championship. Cambridge University drew thirteenth in the two mile and sprint relay events. Chicago drew eighth in the quarter mile and Ohio State eleventh. Ohio State competed for fourth in the half mile. Michigan twelfth in the two mile Wisconsin fourteenth One State fifteenth Wisconsin drew second in the sprint medley with Ohio State third Texas fifth and Michigan fourteenth.
New York promoter Charles Johnston seeks $50,000 plus travel for a Dundes title bout between Dimadea and Eugene Criqui in Paris. Reports of Saccos loss being struck from records, minor basketball rule changes, and various boxing results across Phoenix, Milwaukee, Chicago, and other cities. Also notes potential Carpentier Gibbons date shift, Olympic plans, and other combat sports items with multiple named fighters and venues.
Waterloo bowling scene wraps a turbulent 23 34 campaign with Jasemantel's Tee Wean Blick No 2 and Black'n No 2 among top squads. Local stats show Walle official averages pending, Waterton Braf Commission in a tight race at 6 5 wins and 4 2 losses. Highlights include Herb Clas posting 242 and a five man Waterloo alleys total of 900 plus. Season finale planned for April 26 or May 3 at Waterloo alleys. Frank Mkuall proprietor promotes Peterson sweepstakes in Nes Moines on April 27 with Rotarlin Vowlers entering a five man team tournament.
The Associated Press outlines baseball’s kickoff as training camps end and teams set rosters. Major leagues start soon with titles in sight for McGraw, Huggins, and the Yankees as fans debate repeat champions and openings across American and National Leagues.
Grundy County will let contracts for 24 miles of gravel roads and related bridges and culverts at the end of May. The project, worth $3,000,000, is the largest undertaken in the county.
In Tracr Louisiana on April 12 Mrs. A. de Ames wife of a former state senator from the Tam el Berton district was named temporary postmaster as J F Hloeppner resigns to seek a California job The appointment lasts until May 1 with Mrs Ames overseeing the office The position may be confirmed by Washington later with other candidates mentioned including Sol Stonkes and J Windley
Sam J. Patterson, son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Patterson of 319 Wowler Street, radioman third class of the U S Stoddert in the western fleet, is praised by the San Diego Tribune for his shipboard radio work and steady top performance in radio competition.
Charles City football coach Laylan directs three weeks of spring practice focusing on fundamentals. The squad, heavier than last year, rests on limited experience with five lettermen back. Some players will switch to track after football drills as the team prepares for a demanding next season.
Chicago April 14 Western conference baseball season opens today with Chicago vs Iowa in Iowa City and Northwestern vs Purdue at Lafayette Ind Michigan Wisconsin finishing spring trips in the south and set to begin their Big Ten schedules within two weeks Wisconsin ends southern trip today and meets Chicago next Tuesday Purdue shows a veteran pitching staff and a seasoned unit.
John W. O'Brien of Bayard has been elected captain of the 1925 University of Iowa wrestling team in the 135 pound class. He is undefeated in dual meets this year and blocked a draw in the conference title match. As a sophomore he also holds the Midwestern A A U title and may try out for the Olympic team in New York City next month.
A fire at Greve farm near Lincoen destroyed a barn and overloaded straw and hay stacks. Fourteen tons of hay, five calves, one cow, one hog, and harness burned, with the 18 by 62 foot building insured through Tama County Mutual Fire Insurance and valued in the thousands. Mc Greve held $470 insurance on neighbors’ convents.
A Dysart rural mail carrier trekked twelve miles on a nearly impassable route to deliver mail. Facing two months of bad roads, he walked with his mail pouch and grain sack, covering nine miles of the Dysart route to serve a patron.
Ibrling Harms died of old age at his daughter’s residence near town. He resided in the county for 55 years. Survived by several children, three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Burial will be in Heinrich church cemetery north of Wellsburg beside his wife and five children.
Gladbrook Iowa April 12 1944 notable case in Tama county district court up for that soon is that involving the large estate of S. S. Mann a long time resident of Gladbrook who died a few years ago His widow the third wife remains entitled to a third of the property of the S S Mann corporation the stock of which was apportioned to the several children The estate valued at perhaps 20000000
A Friday dining room ramp in Cedar Falls left a man with a near amputation after his right hand struck a butcher knife. He was taken to Sartori Memorial hospital in Waterloo, with significant blood loss reported before medical arrival. The incident disrupted a family meal as bystanders tended to the injured man.
The Junior Senior East High Banquet planned for Friday May 23 will be held at Black's Searon with a program including music readings and speeches. Hosts, officers, and invited guests will attend as part of a formal school event in the evening.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a school event in Tama County with students and a ride set for May 20 at Pace County. Mentions teachers or officials, possibly efforts to observe or attend, but text is garbled and unreadable in parts.
Incomplete OCR text references county records and officials, with scattered names and phrases. The readable portion hints at a county matter, unrelated to a clear event or deadline, and lacks concrete actions or dates to summarize further.
La Porte City News reports a series of literary circle meetings hosted by Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. McCoy at Locust Street and home venues. The notes mention sketches, current events, transportation tragedy readings, and visits from students and locals, with several names and places including Gates College and Waterloo.
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