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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1924

Page

6

Dixon Builds Rival Regulars Amid Snowy Fortunes and Talent

The piece describes Cletus Dixon assembling two strong squads the Regulars and Groft’s Celts amid wintry conditions. It covers key players like Van Deinse Sage and Lage, debut prospects, and upcoming games against Cedar Rapids and Sioux City with notes on lineup changes and injuries.

Hudson Bay Brestes Cletus Dixon Dixon Ehmer Kortum St. Louis Mtis Cedar Rapids Allhongh Groft Ivory Lynch Mullen Charles Sput Grant Frad Connor Schult Davey Mann Finkler van Deinse Herbert van Deinse Chicago Thain apwenUy Dick Sage Beefs Harley Tal Felah Byes Bae Freddie Schutt Suhbidi Cubs Groit Grant Willeuzhhe Rollins Aiv Cranken Griffen Wonights Ostrander Jess Wilson Croft Simmyary Seasee Sebert Finkler, Co Jonan Hhard van Dbeinsen Roto Il Ledder Tannigans Schultz Sundstrom Rf Maan de Zeer Gilbert Colingan If Venderberg Grom Momen Wallace Patterson Dixen Sunimarx Homerun Abullan Grint Nomen Ming No Ranning van Deiise Ansot Lage Gilbert Vampires Cracken Willouguin

Standings of the Clubs and Yesterday’s Results

National League games included Cincinnati 2, Pittsburgh 2 and St Louis resting. New York led pinkubalh kiroolkisn. American League shows Chicago 0 5, Detroit 0 3, Milwaukee 5, Louisville 1. Western League lists Des Moines 4, Oklahoma 6, Denver 11, St Joseph 3.

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Diverse player moves disrupt Midwest baseball rosters

Rock Island releases Curtis Norton and Moline considers multiple signings as Sioux City assesses pre season showings. iron men Dode Perdirtz and Frank Bosle spark optimism for Sioux Falls and Sioux City while Johnny O'Shea and Nate Shandline changes stir manager talks.

Maceher Gilfigan Sia City Grand Island Segrisr Sioux City Dode Perdirtz Frank Bosle Sioux Falls Tri- Mino Dixon Mann Nithyu Mant Boyle Frank Johnny O'Shea Bert Willford Auther

Drake Meet Preview Highlights Four Mile Relay Teams

Strong squads from Michigan Wisconsin and Ohio pace the Drake university relay meet preview with the four mile relay seen as a key event. Teams include Michigan Wisconsin Northwestern Chicago Ohio Kansas and others while coach Harry Gill’s Wisconsin squad and the Wolverines loom as favorites.

Drake U Bes Moines Michigan Ohio Minnesota Northwestern Wisconsin Missouri Chicago IoWa Kansas Aggles Texas Oregon Aggies Drake University University of Winets Drake Xtra Accon Farrell Bowen Nicholson Day Reinke Alason Rearick Senneider Bergstresse Vatie Cassidy Piper Morrison Alentin Brown Dwight Davis Jamar Lovesland Martin Kahn Calhoun Bourke Nton Levine Rudnick Fairey McNeil Beel Ang Idler foWi Sorenson Puelns Betitier Moetle Goodrich Marchi You “Ness Arnold Kilpaty Iwiken Temtedy Tie O Kansas Kiniport Batter Athman Rtesen Ang AgNson Layze

College Roundup Notes Undetermined Matches Across Cities

Fragmentary sports brief references multiple colleges and venues including Chicago Northwestern Baton Rouge and Iowa. The legible fragments mention driveless PhD and Wanamne, with St. Lene and Miaitois appearing as unclear entities.

Northwestern Q. Butterfi Baton Rouge van Towhaiana oWanamne St. Lene Iowa

Grandpaw of All Baseballs to Be Thrown May First

An antique Mississippi Valley league item will mark the league’s third season opener on Thursday May 1 with a ceremonial toss by Cader Rape fds against Walterlag. The relic, dating to Civil War era, weighs six ounces and measures 9 to 9.5 inches, reflecting early baseball rules and the evolution of the game.

Mary Mississippi Valley League Cader Walterlag John C. Burtman Martha Virden Glack Hawk County Pop Ansan Hari Anson Marshalltown You Thyt Hartman Isi

Waterloga Hawks Tap Cletus Dixon As New Manager

Cletus Dixon, possibly the league’s youngest manager, will steer the Waterloga Hawks next season. A former University of Chicago athlete, he played in Indianapolis in the American Association Seattle in the Pacific Coast League and Cedar Rapids in the Mississippi Valley League. He is married and lives with Mrs Dixon at the Fullerton apartments.

Robert Addy Rockford Cincinnati Reds Cletus Dixon Waterloga Hawks University of Chicago Indianapolis Seattle Jeague Cadar Rapids Fie Dixon Fullerton

Opening Day Plans For Watertown Hawks And Bunnies

Cletus Dixon and A C Willford lead efforts for a home opener with Belden ill tossing the first ball if possible. The rally is set for 2 20 pm after shops close and the Watertown Concert Band will march through the business district to the grounds.

Belden Agate Cletus Dixon A. C. Willford Watertoo Hawks Marthian Babe Ruth

Entry blanks issued for Olympic track tryouts at Iowa

The department of athletics announced entry blanks for the midwestern sectional Olympic track and field trials to be held at the University of Iowa on May 30. Open to amateurs from Iowa Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota and Wyoming, events align with Olympic program. First three placers advance to final tryouts at Harvard in June. Blanks available from Coach George P. Brestahan. Entries close May 24.

Iowa City Aavmemesit University of Iowa Department of Athletics Iowa Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota Wyoming Harvard George P. Brestahan University of

Hawkeyes Show Strength in Weight Events This Year

Iowa City April 19 This spring the Hawkeye track team strengthens weight events with notable marks. Ray Dauber clouts 42 feet 4 324 inches in the shot put while John Hancock exceeds 1239 feet in discus and Leo Writz sails the hammer farther than any Hawkeye since 1916.

Iowa City University of Town George T. Bresna Han Ray Dauber John Hancock Ericiion Leo Wriz

Baseball Shifts and Games Across Leagues Today

In American and National leagues multiple games and moves ripple through spring action. Yankees depart for Washington while Connie Mack’s Athletics test the Red Sox. Cubs and Cardinals clash as White Sox lead the AL and Red Sox top the Cubs in the NL. Rain cancels east games. White Sox edge Browns 5 1. Grimes and Miller power Cubs 6 3 over Cardinals. Pirates, Tigers, and Reds see varied results while Minneapolis nab Ray Moore. Crouse leaves Sox for Muncie. Wurst shifts in St Louis system.

Associated Press Yankees Boston Washington Connie Mack Red Sox Glevelind Chicago St. Louis Detroit Cincinnati Redland Field Pittsburgh St Louis Brooklyn Grimes Miller Cub Cardinals Rogers Ffornsby White Sox Eddie Collins Bar Kolp Browns Sisler Carl Mays Pirates Cleveland Edwards Tigers Minneapolis Ray Moore Minneapolis American Association Clyde Crouse Muncie Ind Donald Wurst St. Louis Cardinals Siouxity Club

New Football Rules Preview May Reshape Play Across 1924

New York reports expected rule changes may overhaul football strategy. Abolishing the kicking tee and altering the try for point could push coaches toward running and passing, with kicks limited to punts or goal-line kicks. Aiming to shift emphasis away from leg plays, observers note uncertainty around pass interference rulings and field tactics.

New York Troonbatl imMen National Intercollegiate Rules Committee

Golf Wrist Action and Early Left Wrist Break

The article discusses Chick Evans and a golf swing cue stressing wrist movement in the forward swing. It explains keeping the left wrist from bending backward during the back swing and using a controlled late break to return the wrist to its proper position as the clubhead travels straight back.

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Kansas Relays Attract 93 Schools In Lawrence Meet

The second annual Kansas Relays open in Lawrence with over a thousand athletes from 95 universities, military academies and high schools in 35 events. Top entrants include Johnson Leyi of Haskell Institute and stars from DePauw, Minnesota, Drake, Notre Dame, and Wisconsin with strong showings in discus, javelin, high jump, and relays.

Lawrence Kan Kansas Middlewest America Johnson Leyi Haskell Institute Thorpe Ton Poor Missouri Valey Turner Nebraska Hagerman Washington Campbell Minnesota Levi Wisconsin Oregon Aggies Northwestern Mes Exas Notre Dame Ames

Seniors Win Home Track Joust at Independence

Independence April 79 Special Senior class track team won the home track and field meet here yesterday with 79 points. Juniors scored 58 points in second place. Runners showed fine form in muddy conditions and with more practice should rank higher. All records set by home students are posted at the high school for yearly attempts to surpass. A goodly number of students attended.

Independence

Turkey to Have Teams in Olympic Contests

Constantinople April 45 Three students of Robert College have been selected as members of the Turkish team for the Olympic games. In addition to a track team Turkey will send a soccer seven to Paris. About two score athletes will represent Turkey. The government has cons prorpriated 28 000 Turkish pounds for their expenses.

Constantinople Robert. College Turkey Paris

Reichert to Lead City Baseball League Election Night

W H Reichert elected president of the newly organized City Baseball League at Knights of Pythias hall. Other officers named include King Beal secretary and Frank Clute. Eight teams will compete, with no games at league park this season and only two evenings per week available. Groundwork for Cedar River park diamond underway.

WH. Reichert City Baseball Knights of Pythias Hall Reichert Patl Jags King Beal Secratory Frank Clute League Park Park Commission Cedar River Park Wise Motor Company Knights of Pythias Knights of Columbus

Sailor Larson Knocks Out Johnnie Harris in First Round

Sailor Larson of Moline featherweight stopped Johnnie Harris of Davenport in the first round of a scheduled ten round bout for the Rock Island Best of the American Legion. Four right crosses to the chin sent Harris to the canvas, where he lay for nearly half an hour as doctors treated him. he did not regain consciousness for several minutes after the fight.

Davenport Sailor Larson Moline Johnnie Harris Maines Rock Island American Legion Harris Des Moines Loe

Boxing Notes From Across The Nation In Brief

Boxing updates list multiple bouts and prospects across cities including Oakland Sam Langford decision over Olsen in four rounds. Chicago Ayers defeats Kinnox. Mullen plans new Gary arena for summer fights. New York Frank Muppe teases Panchoverells and Frankie Gomez chase. Norfolk match signs Georgia light heavyweight Stribling vs Hole with upcoming 10 rounds.

Oakland Cal Jimmy Darts Jovnior I York Paris Mames Fort Myer Rocker Club Columnrs Ohio Maria Piestina Chi Sipan Anderson St. Louis Plesstina Stuart Rand Orient Brunswick Intercol New York Frank Myupeger Georgia Rollo Hole Norfolk Kosten Atayay

Iowa U Football Candidates Hold First Spring Scrimmage

Iowa University football hopefuls ran through a light spring scrimmage in town last night with limited contact. Captain Parkin and Fisher lined up on the sidelines as Hogan led the first team on offense.

Iowa U Town City Hawkeye Conrah Ingwersen Capt. Parkin Fisher Hogan Hines Hamiltton Grahagny Galloway Rice Raffensperger Margulas Olson Mclintyre Griffin O’niel Jennings Harris Ford Hobard Tilton Swanson Lindell McQosh Smith McNabb Graham

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