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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1926

Page

19

Junior Olympics Scheduled for May at Yres Park

The Water loo Playground Association announced the Junior Olympic meet for school children of the city will be held Saturday in May at Yres Park. Playground commission members met in Black's tearoom to approve the event which drew a large entry last year and is expected to be even bigger. The May Day fete will also be held at Byrnes park on May 1 with all school children invited to participate. The fete will emphasize outdoor exercise and good health.

Waterloo Playground ~ Association Yres Park Playground Commission Byrnes Park

Cedar Falls athlete wins Iowa 145 pound boxing title

Towa City April 15 finals of the all university boxing tourney at the University of Tawe ere decided last night. D Yueno Hawaii scored a judges decision over TH Rouse Giantour in the 114 pound class. Johnson Port Dodge knocked out TP Cartar Waco in the 125 pound class. G Collins Pali flo won the 336 pound class over P Houser Iowa City. W C Hearst Cedar Pittis won the 141 pound class over Via Krimer Dayton. X Jones Griswold won the 18 pound class over L Beers Iowa City. H Arthur Agia mosz knocked out Go Fillenworus Iowa Glig in Liesecnutt cound.

Towa City University of Tawe

British American Pro Golf Teams Set for June Match

St Petersburg Fla April 1 AP Professional golf teams from the United States and Great Britain will likely meet in an international match at Glen Eagles Scotland in mid June. American captain Walter Gen captain Robert Barlow said clubs in England and Scotland showed interest but Glen Eagles offered a satisfactory arrangement. The match is expected in the third week of June.

St. Petersburg Pla United States Great Britain Glen Eagles Scotland Robert KB Barlow Walteragen George Duncan Duncan England

City Boxing Meet at Electric Park Announces Ten Classes

Promoter Ralph Alexander announces a city boxing tournament at Electric Park with ten weight classes ranging from 100 to 175 pounds and a plus class. More than 30 fighters have signed to compete for city titles across the divisions, with entrants moving up if underweight.

Electric Park Ralph Alexander Tootches Alexander

Forest Week urged careful tree planting and local adaptation

The article urges communities and youth groups to observe National Forest Week by engaging in real forestry work. It cautions against planting nonnative or ill-suited trees, stresses consulting state foresters for regionally suitable species, and notes prairie needs for soil prep and seven years of cultivation for best results. Coniferous trees are highlighted as hardier and faster growing than deciduous species.

National Forest Brent Boy Scouts Clibs Civié Knelpp Asstannt Forester Thexa Trnelop

Pete Groft Shines in Debut with Southerners

Pete Groft, Hawk catcher last season, debuted with Oklahoma City in the Western league. He collected two singles in five at bats, five chances, four putouts and four assists with one error as the Southerners fell 6 to 5 at Des Moines. Johnny Armstrong, formerly of Dubuque, started at second and had two hits in six plate appearances with two errors. Moore, also from Dubuque, started at third, one hit in four, two assists and no errors.

Fets Grofit Hawk Oklahoma City Pete Des Moines Johnny Armstrong Dubuque Moore Southerners Dode Perdirtu Waterloo Tulsa Onlin Oilers Yat Talsa Lincoln D-1 Lenges Mississisipi Villar Teague Pete Groft Witertop Johnn Yy Armstrong Bobby Moore Dubuqua Armstrong Nd Aloora

Hawkeye-Fuls George Gerken Released by White Sox

The report notes George Gerken, a Hawkeye-Fuls alum, was released by the Chicago White Sox to Decatur in the Shree-f league. Pat Ragan, manager of the Water low Hawks, is assembling a strong lineup for Cumberland in the Addla Atlantic League this year.

George Gerken Rock Island Chicago White Sox Decatur Collios Ishinder Pat Ragan Waterlow Hawks Cumberland Ragan

Mason City Family Joins Robbins Show

Mason City Iowa April 15 E D Gimijotti a Mason City horse trainer left with his two sons and Eberhart and eight horses for Granger Iowa to join the Robbins circus return to train other horses and the youths will be joined by sister Annie Cimitotti who will perform riding stunts with the act next week.

Mason City E. D Gimijotti Eberhart Granger Thig Robbins Res Cimijotti Annie Cimitotti

Pattee Home Burns Near Janesville

At 6 30 p m Tuesday the Pattee farm home at the west edge of Janesville was discovered on fire and completely destroyed. Much of the ground floor furniture was saved but upper rooms were a total loss. The fire likely started from a defective chimney after a furnace was used earlier that afternoon. A neighbor rushed in to warn residents as flames spread beyond control.

Waverly Fred Pattee Janesville

Painter of Tama Courthouse Secures Inner Work Contract

Toledo April 16 reports Sheldon Mommaer received the contract by the Pome county board of supervisors to paint the interior of One courthouse. The job pays 1484 with work to start within 24 days and completion within 66 days. Mommaer, son of Marshal Poonk Mommaer, said to expect start within next two weeks. Investigates Vernon Sesburger began inquiry into county professionals property bonds.

Tama Toledo Ti.i Mommat Sheldon Pome County Board of Supervssors Kkoor Mommaer Marshal Poonk Mommaer

Quaker Oats Promotes Rich Nutty Breakfast Flavor

Rich and toasty Quaker oats win kids over and suit mothers. Exclusive milling over 50 years preserves bulk, aiding digestion. Quaker Oats blend protein carbs and bulk, with quick cooks in 3 to 50 minutes. Prices match ordinary oats. Choosing substitutes costs you.

Lloyd Hahn Starts Spring Track Training in Walls City

Lloyd Hahn of Boston A. A. began spring and summer training in Walls City Nebraska after recently visiting his mother in Australia, where he had a near fatal race with death. His mother’s condition has improved and doctors see no further danger. Hahn gained 29 pounds of surplus flesh during the pause.

Walls City Neb Lloyd Hahn Boston A. A Australia

Conservationists Meet and Banquet Planned

The Tews Conservation Association will hold its annual banquet here Thursday evening with several prominent speakers on the program.

Tews ConserVation Association

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