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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1928
Page
9
New York Rangers and Montreal Maroons meet for final Stanley Cup game after a 1 0 win by the Rangers. Chabot sidelined by a flying puck and Bill Cook injured as the series stands two games apiece.
Twenty five girls took part in the first annual city girls swimming meet at the YWCA pool co sponsored by the YWCA and playground association. Judges included Ruth Bruechert Beulah Fletcher Louise Palmer and Velma Isley.
Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia remains the favorite to win the national three cushion billiard title as the tournament nears completion in Chicago. He shares first with Willie Hoppe and John Layton, each at five wins, two losses, with two matches left. Layton faces Hoppe and Layton, while Hoppe must also meet Copulos, who has five wins and three losses and has troubled contenders. Copulos edged Layton in a tight match yesterday. Hoppe demonstrated precise timing and safety play in a decisive fifty eight inning victory over Allen Hall.
Amid a chaotic fight night, Chester Clemons wins by knockout in a lower weight class, while Eddie Maddox falls to Crtumes. Other bouts see Mike Morgall knocked out by Kalhsas City's Davenport, and Bennie Stan losing to a Tulsa opponent in another match.
New York April 13 The talent pool for this year’s American Olympic track and field squad is shaping up across the nation with the eastern and midwest regions set to provide a large share. Projections place about 44 eastern spots and 24 pacific coast placements among the 90 total, echoing the 1924 distribution. The article highlights standout performers from multiple regions in sprints, jumps, and throws.
A golf note discusses the common fault in chip shots where players look up to view the hole. It explains the hazard between the ball and the green and suggests focusing on contact over hazards to improve accuracy.
In Nebraskan accent the contingent from Missouri to New York includes Schultz wearing Boston A. A. colors. Hussey and Bowman run sprints while Lermond handles distance. De mar contests the marathon with McGrath Adelman in the weights and Wells hurdles. Tierney and Barbuti, quarter milers, remain home bred candidates.
Marie Marquette, southern women’s amateur tennis champion, assists Win Utes in other fields while coaching St. Agnes Academy basketball. The team recently won the Southern Catholic tournament in New Orleans, with Pauline Marquette named outstanding player. A novel Paris golf tourney invites 32 professionals and 16 qualifiers for 50 000 francs in prizes.
The Waterloo Hawks begin official practice Monday with candidates reporting to Manager Cletus Dixon. Plans include scrimmages against Sioux City Stock Yards and Cedar Valley Independents, with Van Driesen likely joining if cut loose and Joe Kernan potentially back for next season. Missouri over Oklahoma Aggies 4 2 in conference play.
New York April 13. Proponents argue for later openings due to cold weather and rain causing many games to be postponed. Attendance forecasts show empty seats and reduced gate receipts, challenging the push for an earlier start and noting climate shifts toward warmer springs.
Chicago April 13 1947 Smilin Bill Cissell the 123000 rookie has impressed fans in two games against Cleveland with five hits in eight at bats. Manager Rey Schalk called the kid a comer and worth the money after a shaky first game error noted.
Cedar Rapids Indiana April 13 The home meet Saturday gives Coe cindermen a first chance to test for the coming season Points will count for the first four places in each event with competition among classes Medals go to the top four in each event Two trophies reward top scorer and best performance The inter sorority relay closes the program Six quarters travel the half mile for the traveling trophy Alpha Gamma Delta currently holds it Hubbard is expected to win the javelin Berry the last winner Wolfe the pole vault will face two sophomores Frisbee and Albright Frazier faces Platt and Jons in the shot and discus likely over 130 ft Austin hampered by injury Evans a freshman to shine in dashes Sophomore squad from last year aims to repeat Vesely Hise McKim Bond picked as top of the middle distance group.
Glen Campbell of Ireton a Coe College freshman dislocated his neck after the pole collapsed during a vault. He was reportedly recovering. Indiana beat Ohio State 7 to 5 in a Western Conference baseball game with all Indiana runs coming in the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings.
Houston April 13. Homer Peel and Felix Vigare both suffered broken legs in the same inning of the Waco Houston game. Peel broke his leg in the seventh while attempting to catch Vigare's drive and Vigare fractured his leg sliding into home plate shortly after.
Five cent Havane Ribbon cigar packs a full Havana tobacco flavor with long filler and vine tobacco leaves. Advertises practical pocket packages of five cigars and claims superior quality for a nickel smoke from thirty years of making cigars.
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