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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1929
Page
19
Giants manager John McGraw faces trade speculation as Philadelphia irons in a potential deal for infielder Fresco Thompson. The discussion centers on past trades with Walter Shotton and the Phillies, with McGraw’s eye on reshaping the infield while noting the long odds of pennant success since earlier runs. A separate note reports Stanford and the University of California meeting in a baseball clash.
Western conference commissioner Major Griffith argues for a new national body to govern Americas Olympic entry, contending colleges should control the team while the Amateur Athletic Union focuses on other sports. He cites coaching disputes at the Drake Relays and concerns over staff selection as evidence of the rift widening between the AAU and the NCAA. Byron Bresnahan and others complain of nonlocal coaching and lack of direct involvement for Western conference athletes. The issue is set to be debated again at the Drake Relays next week as tensions rise.
East High School athletes coached by Midge Makeever won their second dial track meet, defeating Teachers College High School 75 2 3 to 51 1 3 at the local stadium. Key performers included Bill Dotson with multiple wins in sprints and hurdles, Douglass leading the mile, and a strong relay showing.
Chicago, April 18. Michigan opened its Big Ten baseball campaign with a 4 to 1 victory over Northwestern at Ann Arbor. The Wolverines, praised for strong hitting and solid pitching, start the season with a win amid other results showing Illinois’ 21 to 4 non conference conquest of Butler and Chicago’s 1 to 0 loss to Lake Forest.
Terre Haute, Ind April 18 It cost Bud Taylor the Terre Haute Terror just 25.00 to knock out Tommy Murray in the first round of their 10 round fight Tuesday night. In flooring his opponent Taylor fractured his left thumb and will be out of the ring at least a month, cancelling bouts with Tony Canzoneri in New York May 6 and Kid Chocolate at Boston, which carried a combined guarantee of 25000.
Town comes to terms with two touring baseball squads of 20 players set by Coach Otto H. Vogel. Varsity leaves for Ann Arbor to face Michigan and Notre Dame with listed infield, outfield, pitcher, and catcher personnel. Reserve squad to Cedar Falls and Fayette, with Rollie Williams in charge. After Michigan and Notre Dame trips, Towans visit South Bend for Notre Dame game. season opener was a 10 inning loss to Illinois.
The Y M C A class A volleyball squad, northeastern Town champions, will join Davenport in a triangular tournament at Cedar Rapids tomorrow. The local team previously won a 16 team invitational here. trip participants include Leo Leeper, Dr W P McMormick, Art Weigel, Morris Cohn, Philip Cohn, and Dr O A Boatman.
University of Iowa will be represented by 26 men in the Kansas relays as announced by Coach George Bresnahen. Frank Kirkner physical director at the M. F. A. will accompany the team alongside five relay teams and performers in seven special events listed by Bresnahen. NAMES 26 MEN, Iowa City, Ia. April 18.
Chicago April 18 Rogers Horns by came to the aid of the Cubs with assistance in capturing the second contest of the series from the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Bruins winning 13 to 2. Horns by's drive into the outer bleachers in the eighth inning sparked three runs. The Cubs tallied five in that frame, duplicating their first inning. Pat Malone pitched for the Cubs and Remy Kremer started for Donie Bush's Pirates.
Gedar Falls April 18. After a tune up against the freshmen last night Coach Munn Whitford praised his varsity nines fitness for opening against Iowa B Friday. Hawkeye pitching outshone the hitters while McGusky held the line for Whitford’s first stringers. Seven innings without an error marked fine defense and Flower drove four bases. Whitford may start McCusky vs Iowa and save Heinz for Luther game Monday. Also note Indiana star Wilmer Rinehart may miss Kan sas relays with a back injury.
Washington Senators humbled by Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics 13 to 4 in the season opener in Washington. President Hoover and officials attended as Walter Johnson watched, with Sad Sam Jones and Garland Baxton struggling for the Senators.
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