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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1929

Page

9

Washington Fans See End Of Yankees Domination In Exhibition

Washington fans believed the Senators could end the Yankees’ AL dominance after a 2 to 1 win. Liska and Burlington held New York to one hit through six innings, Hayes drove in the tying run in the ninth, and Reese added insurance as Washington improved to 4-? in exhibition play.

Washington Iis Capital Yankers Sendalers New York Giants New Yorkers Ad Liska Submarine Twirler Mincespells Uriington

Dundee to Fight Tonight for Lightweight Title Clash

Dundee prepares for a high stakes showdown tonight with Al Melic in Lowell as the lightweight title scene remains unsettled by the NBA. Mellic has a possible outdoor title shot if he can topple the Baltimore rival Schwartz native. Schwartz faces Roy Walley in San Francisco in a 10 round bout not for the title. Akron and Youngstown boxers receive suspensions from the Pennsylvania state athletic commission for failed bouts and unsatisfactory services.

Duvidee al Melic Lowell Durdee National Boxing Association Mello Duhdee Nagaka Baltimore Schwartz San Francisco Ginghey Roy Walley Manila Fidel la Barba Philadelphia Dick Evans Youngstown Pennsylvania “State Athletic Commission Oil City Ohio Freddie Mitchell Akron Meadville

Rath team sweeps three as Joes top Gamble-Robinson

In Waterloo alleys the Commercial league action saw Bowling Raths win three straight from Martin's while Diamond Joes took two of three from Gamble-Robinson. Bender led with a 221 total and Stolte added 201 in the third game as Rath team members shared top scoring honors.

Raths Martin Ase Diamond Joes Gamble-Robinson Commercial League Garmies Waterloo Bender Stolte Rath Tram Rathe Merang Bender Te Oka Martin Gate Lai Bergeron Raitt Shane Ae Claus Aves Gambi Robinson Mainz Wether Herlingepee

Weight and Speed Specialists Feature Kansas Relays Meet

Lawrence Kansas April 12 UP track stars from the midwest and southwest will test speed and distance records at the seventh annual University of Kansas relays. About 100 schools and 1 000 athletes are expected with entries from Notre Dame Oklahoma Texas Wisconsin and Iowa.

Lawrence Kan Midwest Southwest Texas University of Kansas Rdampeta Kansas Horseshoe Memorial Stadium Kaw Valley Punshow Academy Ifawat Ton Churcht Oklahoma David Abbatt Tilmats Notre Dame Jack

Blacksmith of Barberton Sees Boxing Upset Potential

Barberton writer J R Base praises Frankie Wine the Montana fighting Blacksmith now in shape after a month off He argues Wine can beat top contenders like Young Stribling and notes past wins over K O Christner and Joe Bekyra The piece recalls a Grand Rapids bout where Stribling struggled but Wine kept pressing through a tough MW rounds.

Barberton J. R. Base Frankie Wine Montana K. O. Christner Joe Bekyra Young Stribling

Phillies Beat A's in Philadelphia Series Opener

The Phillies led the Athletica in a Detroit style match as they scored ten hits while holding the A's to a single tally. Yerkis and Earnshaw allowed ten hits and Willoughby blanked seven opponents. The series will be continued today.

Phillies Philadelphia The Athletica Ares Rons Yerkis Earnshaw Willoughby Jonguers

Legouri Again Whips Hall in Capital Fight

Des Moines April 12 Legouri of Des Moines defeated Roscoe Hall of Iowa City in a hard ten round return match before 6000 fans the largest crowd for a Des Moines boxing event. Hall led after six but Legouri surged ahead to claim victory and the championship claim. Preliminaries saw Ray Krause beat Mickey Dunane Bobby O Dowd defeated Eddy Evans and Pen Kennings defeated Alex Stace.

Des Moines U.P Tony Legouri Roscoe Hall Iowa City Legouri Legourt

Reds Go Rome in Exhibition Pitch Battle

Indianapolis April 12. Manager Jack Hendricks and his Reds left for Cincinnati after a rough 10 to 4 loss to the Indianapolis American Association club in an exhibition at Indianapolis yesterday. Five hits in the fourth inning powered the Hoosiers to the big lead.

REDS Rome Indianapolis Ind Jack Hendricks Chneinnal Hayme Jerley Hoosiers

Sox Open Season with Alphonse Thomas as Opener

In Indianapolis on April 12 the White Sox plan to start Alphonse Thomas, dubbed the Baltimore blonde curve artist, as their pitcher for the season opener in St Louis. Manager Lena Bhickfurne announced the choice for the first game.

Sox Infianapolis Mnd Alphonse ‘Thomas Baltimore Blonde Curve Lena" Bhickfurne White Sox St. Louis

Soph Stars Boost Cyclones With Track Power

Sophomore strength drives the Towa Blatage track team to championship form. Key performers include Bob Simpson Elvins Hager and Putnam who led relays and record runs at Kansas City Nebraska Big Six and Dallas events. Hager excelled in high and low hurdles with other strong showings across Drake Grinnell Iowa State and Illinois meets.

Ge Uvlor Amega Towa Bob Simpson Eba Elvins Star Hager Waukon Hurdiéd Kaye Putnam Poco” Pretzler Kansas Star Kansas City Nebraska Chicago Tex Dallas Putttam Nebraska Coal Ilinois

Kansas Aggies Baseball Club Opens Big Six at KU

Eighteen Kansas Aggie players travel to Lawrence for the season opener against the University of Kansas. Four Wildcats are released from a county isolation quarantine, including Messinger Evans McCollum and Forsberg. Tom Doyle will start the game with A. H. Freeman and H. D. Barre also rotating.

Manhattan Kan U.A Kansas Aggie Lawrence University of Kansas Wildcats Messinger Evans McCollum Forsberg Tom Doyle

Luther Gridders Begin Final Spring Drills at Luther College

Luther college football hopefuls resume spring practice under Assistant Coach A W Pip Qualley with Captain Kvammen Art Olson and several graduates aiding. A squad of about 30 is expected to undergo scrimmages in the closing days as Easter vacation ends and Coach Hamiet Peterson concentrates on track.

Decorah Luther College A. W Pip” Qualley Art Olson Kvammen Qualley Hamiet Peterson

Chicago to Shift Track Dates Enter Kansas Relays

Chicago to move the Chicago Purdue track meet into a triangular format with Indiana as the third team to allow Chicago relay squads to compete at the Kansas Relays. A dual meet with Indiana planned for April 20 may move to the Kansas Relays, with Chicago likely entering its mile winning combination the distance medley relay and an 880 yard team. The Maroons have performed well against Illinois Texas and Southern Methodist rivals.

Elder Wilnets Texas Chicago Indiana Maroons Southern Methodist

By Al Demarer Praises Alex as enduring St Louis pitcher

Former pitcher Al Demarer lauds Alex for a fast paced season with the St Louis Garda. Despite aging, Alex remains a top regular. his quick games last about an hour and a quarter. Demarer notes his colorful character and hopes for another strong year.

Alex Bala Braideitman

Dempsey Favors Strong Fight Czar Aided by Prehn Plan

Chicago April 12. Jack Dempsey promoter voices favor for a boxing deal and a supreme head with power to unite boxing bodies. Paul Prehn, chair of the Illinois State Athletic Commission and NBA president, agrees a decisive leader could lift the sport to a higher standard and reduce organizational discord.

Chicago Jack Dempsey Landis Dempsey Paul Prehn Clinois

Van Ryn to Meet Sas Hak̄am Onda in North and South Final

Van Ryn of Orange New Jersey defeated Jack Wright of Canada in straight sets 6 1 4 1 to reach the North and South tennis championship final. Mareel Rainville also fell to Sas Hak̄am Onda in the semifinals with scores 6 1 3 8 6 3.

Pinehurst N. C U.P Joh van Ryn Orange N. J Sashakam Onda Japan Mass Jack Wright Canada Mareel Rainville Onda

Sunday School Tourney Champe Given Awards

Sunday school tournament in progress this winter season awards presented by Rotary club members at Cedar Falls weekly luncheons. Cedar Heights basketball team received the Aliver cup after a season of success. The cup may be retained permanently if the team wins two more seasons.

Flourlar Aptains Cedar Falls Rotary Club Heighin

Mississippi Valley league notes eighth in standings

Fragmentary sportsbrief notes Mississippi Valley team progress and league position, with references to May action and preparations for upcoming games. Limited readable details retain team and league context.

Mississippi Valley Pis Reokikk

Glenna Collett to Enter British Women's Championship

New York April 12 40 Glenna Collett the American golf star announced her return to the British women's tournament at St Andrews starting May 13 She will depart from New York Wednesday on the Aquitania She has held three national titles and has previously competed in Britain three times with two eliminations and one no entry due to a strike She may be joined by Bernice Wall and Marion Turple and Marion Hollins sailed Wednesday aboard the U S Mail艇

New York Glenna Collett St .Andrews No Gollétt Bernice Wall Wisconsin Marion Turple Marion Hollins U. S

Dempsey Aims to Win Big Money Suit

Dempsey said he believes he can win a $500000 suit brought by B C Clemens on behalf of the Golisaui Club of Chicago to force a match with Harry Wills in Chicago in 1924. The case involves publicity and a planned prize fight with high stakes amid ongoing boxing disputes.

Dempsey Bervedi B. GC. Clemens Jack Dempsey Clemens Golisaui Club Chicago Harry Wills

Hoppe Kinney Matsuyama Agree on 3800 Point Billards Match

Sign for match in New York announces Hoppe and Kinney Matsuyama accepted terms for a 3800 point billards contest at 18 1 balkline. Play set to start here next Monday.

New York Hoppe Kinney Matsuyama

Boxing Roundup of Last Night’s Results Across Cities

A scattered list of last night’s boxing bouts shows multiple outpoint wins and decisions. Notable results include Jack Melrose losing to Johnnie Fulton in New Orleans and Glen Camp defeating Young Ristau in Davenport. Others feature wide decisions in Des Moines Omaha Chicago and wider circuits.

Davenport vYoung Dack Dillon Souisville Kaye White New Orleans Johnnie Fulton Cedar Rapeids Jack Melrose New Orleana Young Terry Oink Glen Camp Kewante Kid Carr Rock Island Young Ristau Simula West Helrie Coallin Geremany Des Moines Tony Legoirl Roscoe Hall Lews City Raymond Krause Oniwein Mickey Durané Omaha Jonemings Alex Grays Dex Moines Bobby O'Dowd Cedar Rapids Eddie Evank Chicago

Wallace Triumphs Over Omaha Rival in Great Fight

Wallace defeated Grogan in a crowded Detroit arena as the bout shifted from a cautious start to a thrilling finish. Referee Sam McLelland’s call pleased a 14 000 strong crowd as Wallace surged ahead in the sixth round and mounted points late.

Wallace Omaha Detroit Petty Ude Sam" McLélland Toutids Golig Gragan Wailage Sixti Grogin

White Wins After Ten Round Thriller in New Orleans

In New Orleans last night, White defeated Dito after ten furious rounds. White floored Dito in the fourth round but Dito recovered, with White scoring the decisive points in the late rounds.

Drake Tennis Team Rout Kansas Aggies 10-0

Des Moines reports Drake University defeated the Kansas Aggies 10 to 0 in a spring tennis match played in Manhattan Kansas yesterday afternoon. Drake dominated with swift serving and precise returns. The result extends Drake's spring tour as they cruise to victory.

DRAKE Des Moines Manhattan Kan Kansas Aggies

Golf amateurs reach semifinals in annual championship

Pinshurst Ni April 12 George Voigt of New York and Philips Widing Harvard meet today in the semifinal round of the annual amateur golf championships. In the other bracket Richard Wilson of South Bend meets Willam C. Fownes Jr. of Pittsburgh as the day’s play continues. Wilson defeated Merriman Waterbury 5 and 4 while Fownes Jr. won 3 and 2 over Dawson Chicago. Eaton Winchester faced trouble but won 7 and 6. Findlayel defeated Chapman Greenwich 5 and 9 with a late birdie.

Pinshurst George’ Voigt New York Philips Widing Harvard Richard Wilson Southém P Ny Willam C. Fownes, Jr Pittsburgu Fownes Shooting Gems George Dawson Chicago

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