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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1927

Page

7

Waterloo Inter-Sunday School Reorganizes Athletic Scope

The Waterloo Inter-Sunday School athletic body completes a broad reorganization at the YOM OCA meeting. New divisions include baseball, basketball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and indoor baseball with two baseball leagues starting May 16. A point system will crown champions and a supremacy shield. Membership dues rise to $5 per church plus 24 cents per participant. The budget tops $600 with a $25 basketball deficit prorated among 12 churches. 4,883 athletes last year, 5,586 spectators.

Waterloo YOM. Oca E.R. Record Record High Gymnasium

Notre Dame to Enter Full Squad at Drake Relays

Des Moines reports Notre Dame will field a full team at the Drake Relays, sending Charles Judge, a top miler, to represent the South Bend school in the four mile relay. Knute Rockne has advised entries for the 100 yard dash and other events at the eighteenth annual indoor meet in South Bend.

Courier Special Service Des Moines Charles Judge Notre-Dame South “Bend Knute. Rockne Syas Bend Institution

Duke Slater Named All Time Hall of Fame

Iowa tackle on championship elevens of 1922 and 1923 is honored on George Trevor’s AMA American Time football team. Aubrey II a All-American quarterback received honorable mention in the gridiron Hall of Fame.

DUKE Slater ALL- American Football “Hall OF Fame Jowa City Lins Iowa Riant George Trevor Forks Ébony Aubrey II

Bowling League Scores Move at Wateriog Alleys

Central bowlers won two of three against Diamond Joes in the Commercial league at Wateriog allers last night. G Miller's team took two of three from Wright, and Morris edged Linmas cen's for two wins in Rotary league matches at Whiteside alleys.

Winds Central T Diamond Joes Getto Wateriog Allers G. Miller Wright Morris Linmascen Whiteside Alleys G. Miner van Hartman Abe Wrigh Ralston raBiel Sean Reee Buchanan Yon Watson Shogmaker Loomis Caveesaves Totads

Rockne Honored as Laurels at Frish School

In South Bend April 12 ad, Rockne’s luck shines as laurels at Frish School. George Keone ginoo enters athletic hall of fame noting his two year record of 32 wins and two losses with Frank lin college. Keegan coached at several institutions before 1924, later joining Notre Dame and Indiana programs.

South Bend Kunte Rockne Fae Notre Dine George Keoneginoo Athletic Hall of Fame Franklin College Keegan On Gharlestry Academy St. Thomas College St. Paul Valparaigeunl

Rookie catcher Steinecke sparks contract dispute with Waterloo

William Steinecke, a rookie catcher from Chicago, tries to jump his Waterloo deal prompting Haawks manager Cletus Dixon to act. Dixon informs the National Association secretary and Steinecke of the move, stressing that contract sanctity is key and promising to review the case. Steinecke had signed with Waterloo in January and was sent to the team with other hopefuls last week.

William Steinecke Chicago Ill Waterloo Cletus Dixon Haawks William Steinecke Dixon Farrell National Minor Leagues Association Powers-That-Be Seaion Steineck

Big Bill Tilden Satisfied With Form Ahead of Championships

Augusta Ga April 12 William T Tilden says he is satisfied with his tennis play and current form after Florida state title and Southern wins. He expects to be in top condition for British and French championship matches abroad and flags no nerves about his game.

Augusta William T. Tilden Florida

450 Teams Entered in A B C Tourney Next Year

Peoria Illinois April 12. The next American Bowling Congress tournament is a year away yet already 450 teams and 2 250 bowlers have entered. More than 9 000 bowlers participated in six weeks of campaigning for prizes totaling 65 000 with the 1928 meet planned in Kansas City March 3 to April 3. Tea Shops of Milwaukee topped five man total with 3 199 pins, 60 pins better than last year. Winners also include doubles Flick and Snyder Erie PA 1 817 500 singles W Eggers Chicago 705 3300 all events B Spinella New York 2 014 127 Leo Pflum high game 288.

Peoria Ill American Bowling ‘Congress Campaiont Kansas City Tea Shops Milwaukee Flick and Snyder Erie W. Eggers Chicago B. Spinella New York Leo Pflum

Young Stribling Seen as Burned Out by New York Column

The New York paper portrays young Stribling, once famed for his athletic vigor in the ring, as burned out at over 22 after premature early stardom. The piece notes his external charm and internal strain, arguing ongoing form is hindered by a career begun too young and the toll of intense campaigns.

New York Stribling Young Stribling A. Waterloo Lou Rollinger New-York Apollo Warrom Huffman

Helen Wills to Play at Wimbledon This Year

San Francisco April 12 Helen Wills tennis star is to play at Wimbledon this year. She will leave California in May sailing from New York on the Cunard liner Tuscani May 14. She expects to land Plymouth May 22 and devote time before the Wimbledon tournament opening June 20 to practicing on English grass courts.

San Francisco Cal Helen Wills California England New York Cunard Plymouth

Hudkins Meets Tendler In Ten Round Welter Bout

Los Angeles April 12. Youthful Ace Hudkins of Lincoln Neb welterweight faces veteran Lew Tendler of Philadelphia in a 10 round bout. Hudkins, 22, has four years in boxing while Tendler, 29, is in his fourteenth year as a pro. Odds favored Hudkins to win.

Los Angeles Cal Ace Hudking Lincoln Neb Lew Tendler Philadelphia Hodkins Tendler

Rugg to face Johnson in West Tennis final

Mick Rugs, a grade school entrant, faces Johnson, a high school youth, in the final of the West Night tennis tournament to decide the school championship. Rugs advanced by defeating Walle Slee 4-2 6-3 and Pi 4-6 6-2, while Johnson beat Sloane 2-... in the other semifinal.

Mick Rugs Johnson Rugg Walle Slee Sloane

Des Moines civic club to organize season opener April 27

Des Moines civic club representatives plan Thursday meetings to arrange the formal opening of the baseball season in Des Moines with the first home game on April 27. The report also notes Drake coach Ossie Solem’s take on new basketball rules and other sports updates.

Des Moines Deemens Bomner Ossie Salem Drake Dew Moines-Ninte Rockne Notre Dame William Tilden America Tve J. A. Ruggles Pinehurst Joxiah Wherlwrict Boston Chicago Dave Shade California Phil Krug Warrison N. J Mickey Walker Maiameveight A. J. Warris GAL James RB New York American Wizlard Association Dr. LP Mack St. Louis Gale Tate Memphis Albert Prinean Detroit James B. Lewis

Hawkeye Full Waterloo bowlers win 336 at Peoria event

In the A B C tournament at Peoria NL Hawkeye Full Waterloo bowlers totaled 336. J Lorenz earned 10 dollars for a 609 singles score while KE Newman netted 9 with 599 and McFarland and Newman 17 for an 188 doubles score. Washington fans faced opening day without Walter Johnson as an ankle injury kept him sidelined for the Senators.

Waterloo Peoria J. Lorenz KE. Newman McFarlane Newman Washington Walter Johnson Tennyson Brook Senators

Charles City Club to Hold Shoot April 19

Charles City Ia April 12 trapshoot will be held here Tuesday April 19 commencing at 10 30 a m Program will consist of 160 targets divided into 10 events of 20 targets each Entrance will be 1 in each event Five equal monies Nine special prizes consist of flashlights and hunting knives will be given Shooters will be classified 90 per cent and above A 85 to 89 B below 85 C Prizes will be given to first second and third in each class Bim Castle is manager and Fred C Whitney cashier.

Charles City Bim Castle Fred C. Whitney

Taxes Paid for Ty Cobb's Clock Usta Ga

April 12 report states Ty Cobb’s home clock was a grand grandfather timepiece given by Detroit. The ceremony marked Detroit’s rare civic grant to a single baseball star, with Cobb praised for publicizing Detroit more than any other figure save Ford.

Usta. Ga To Coe Detroit Cobb Henry Ford

Charles City Tops State Section Basket Receipts

Charles City led Iowa sectional basketball receipts with 1656. East High ranked 15th of 32 centers at 934.05. Spirit Lake followed at 1579.75 and Glenwood 1405. Vinton hosted the district tournament with 882. The funds were split among East High athletic fund, the state association, officials, and visiting schools for transportation.

Charles City Fred J. Miller East High George Brown Town High School Athletic, Association Spirit Lake Glenwood East High Athletic Fund State. Association Vinton

Tutor Track Relays Set for April 23 at Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls April 12 Entries are arriving by mail as the track is prepared for the Iowa Teachers relays on Saturday April 23. The track is widened and clay mixed with cinders to provide firm footing for prep school contestants and to ward off rain delays ensuring a fast surface for the events.

Cedar Falls Iowa

FIGHTS LAST NIGHT AP REPORTS SEVERAL RESULTS

AP reports boxing results across several cities including Phil McGraw defeating Charley Manly in New Bedford and Fidel LaBarrica defending a title with a decision in Providence. Kid Stewart and Luther Ashford drew in Fort Scott while Sammy Mandell knocked out Johnny Valdez in Tucson. Bill Ryan beat Shuffle Callahan in Cincinnati.

Associated Press New York Phil McGraw Detroit Charley Manly New Bedford Mass Providence Fidel LaBarrica Young

Real Estate Transfers in Local Properties and Names Affected

A rushed list details transfers and deeds among residents and properties including Gilson to Myers and Myers to Gilson for multiple lots in East Park Place and Christie add Morris Case's Bug area, plus transfers involving McDermott Lewis Burnside and El wells subdivisions, Virden and How Tey & McWilliams additions, and connections among Cass Burk Cass Burk, Ever Grenpendorf, Addy, and Iowa Public Service Co.

David Gilson East Park Piacg Leon Ralph R. Myers Christie Cowin Marilda E. “Housden Fred Walcott Burnside B. MM. Storm Emmons Johnson Lewis Tey & McWilliams William Thompson Kleckner Cass Burk L. S. Cass East Bug Zathoe Cass Burk Enterprise Place East Side Eea Eee Charlotte Ever August Grenpendorf Baltimore William B. Addy Iowa Public Service Co Delaware Woodlawn

Four Convicted on Liquor Charge Reversal on Appeal

Des Moines April 12 The federal circuit court of appeals at St Louis has reversed the federal court decision in the Peoria Des Moines liquor conspiracy case four years ago. The four men named are Thomas Conroy Candy Haton James Dickerson and I W Halley each sentenced to 16 months in prison. All have been out on appeal bonds. Five other men who pleaded guilty are in Leavenworth. This ruling and details were received from INS reports.

Des Moines INS Federal Circuit Court of Appeals St. Louis Federal Leavenworth

Sloan's Liniment Aids BC Survey Party in Hardship

A British Columbia government survey party reports Sloan's Liniment kept the crew in fine trim during weeks of exposure and hardship. The item claims it relieves sprains bruises stiff muscles and rheumatism by aiding healing and blood flow. Available at all druggists for 35 cents.

British Columbia Civilization Sloan’s

Not affect them as they pleaded guilty to charges

New York City runs 23 playgrounds where children of working mothers may be cared for all day.

New York City

County awards grading and drainage contracts in Bremer

Bremer county board awarded a grading contract to William Dutton for 13 miles at 23 089.7 total, including 81 194 cubic yards earth removal and rock work. Other contracts total 16 165.33 for erosion work and 2 781.9 for drainage, raising county road improvement to 47 036.85. Gravel bids went to G E Sergeant Hampton 8 027, A J Fleckenstein Independence 6 998.78, Prahm Ker New Hartford 1 139.26.

Cous Road Coun Board William Dutton Dutton Bremer County G. E. Sergeant G. E. Sergeant,’ Hampton, $8 027; A.J. ‘Fleckenstein Indépenence Prahm & Ker New Hartford

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