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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1927

Page

7

Homecoming Day at Windy City Ends in Slugfest Loss

Chicago April 21 fans packed Comiskey Park for the White Sox home opener. Willis Hudlin, a 20 year old from an Oklahoma high school, stopped the Indians dash and drew late criticism as Cleland’s team beat Chicago. Detroit opened the season with 29,000 fans, beating St Louis as Fothergill hit a two run homer and Whitehill allowed 12 hits.

Chicago White Sox Justy Sox Ofan Oklahoma Willis Hudlin Nik Suimma Detroit Mich St. Louis Whitehall Puzzle Browns Zachary Wingard Fothergill O'Rourke Mello E. Miller Schult Gerber Schang Aary Kingard Detroit— AB R i Fo . B ‘Tavener McManus Manush Fon Ai Hellmann Blue Warner Bassler Oaveseseeel Whitehill Fothergll Tavener St Louis Atteh Inc Rewland Gebel Connolly

Rollinger Signs For St Louis All Star Boxing Night

Boxer Lou Rollinger known as the waterfought heavyweight signs to appear in St Louis on Thursday night April 1. He faces Tom Pivac in a 10 round bout as part of an all star program. A Powder River association offer may bring him to Wyoming July 4. Rollinger’s recent Mason City draw with Bollinger boosts expectations for a likely later main event against Mike Mandel.

Loui Rollinger St. Louis Tom Pivac Rollinger Powder River Caspar Wyo Wyoming Lou Altho Bollinger Ber Pertilli Mason Ewspal Permen Ulrich City Mike Mandéll George Bourland Earl

Ruths Roomy Leads Mighty Lovely Life

Baseball lore recalls Ruths roomy life among big leaguers in a 1900s era. It notes Ruth, Snodgrass, Zimmerman, Grant, Stock, Rariden and others as teammates or roomies, with stories of jinx roommates and late nights. Babe Ruth’s lone daytime appearance and a Glen Ridge travel aide finishing 50 years of commuting are mentioned.

New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston Fred ‘Snodgrass Jin’ Thorpe Heinie Zimmerman Edldie Grant Milton Stock Bill Rariden Freddie Schupp Babe Ruth Babe Heinie Bugs Raymond Phil) Douglass

Mississippi Valley Baseball chief defends pro game

Belden Hill, president of the Mississippi Valley Baseball Association, responded to criticism of college athletics by defending professional baseball. He condemned mudslinging against pros and said Chicago would not play Iowa in football at Iowa City, arguing the contest would not draw a large crowd.

Belden’ Hill Mississippi Valley Baseball Association Chicago Iowa Iowa City

Murray becomes coach through accident at Marquette

Milwaukee April 21 Frank Murray becomes football coach at Marquette today because of a series of accidents At two colleges where Murray was teaching coaches became sick and Murray handled the job so efficiently he was asked to continue His teams at Marquette have been among the outstanding in the nation and Murray is regarded as one of the leading coaches in America

Milwaukee Wis Frank Murray Marquette Murray America

One Armed Chicago golfer solves 406-yard twelfth hole

French Lick Indiana saw Colvin, a one armed golfer, drive 250 and 155 yards on the 406-yard twelfth hole. He won the two-under-par feat despite losing his left arm in a railroad accident. Various track, tennis, and boxing items follow from Chicago to New York and beyond.

French Lick Ind O. Colvin Chicago Colvin Evanston Ohio State Wisconsin Northwestern University of Chicago Mary K. Browne Western Golf Association United States Golf Association New York Paulino Harry Wills Tom Heeny New Zealand Marmbert Mason and Dixon John Jesaun Wilmington Del Bernard Stenz St. Paul Minn King Tut Minneapolis Mixie Ballerina Creston Lemuel L. Wires Grinnell College Creston Junior College Armes Upper Iowa University Iowa State College Ames Upper Own Los Angeles Cal Mushy Callahan Dick Donald Callahan Loft Donald

Sloan's Liniment Relief Claims in Warm Letters

A beach patrolman in Atlantic City promotes Sloan's Liniment as the fast, direct remedy for stiff and sore muscles. Letters from users praise its ability to reach the pain source, increase blood flow, and reduce fatigue poisons, with a 36 cent price at druggists.

Atlantic City Sloan Sloan’s

Browne barred from amateur golf and tennis

Miss Mary Browne, renowned in tennis and golf, was barred from amateur competition in both sports by the United States Golf Association executive committee. By renouncing her amateur tennis standing to fund her golf career last year, she violated the sport’s best interests, making her ineligible for amateur play on links. Browne, who recently opened a women’s apparel and millinery shop in Cleveland, accepted the decision quietly, planning to watch from the galleries.

New York K. ‘Browne United States Golf Association Altho Cleveland Golf Association

Runners En Route to Ohio Carnival

Mount Vernon notes April 21 one mile relay in Columbus with Purple runners favored to win. Associate Coach George Barbour cites Tennessee and Colgate contenders as Ohio Wesleyan and eastern schools join fields. Barbour anchor Muitenberg and Hurlburt eyed sub 100 seconds. Tennant and Deemer relay veterans in strong form. Cornell team headed to Drake relays next week with Diekoff in discus.

Mount‘ Vernon Tay Columbus George, Barbour Altho Colgate Ohio Wesleyan Barbour

Three Musketeers of Wichita School Make Fast Combine

Three Wichita University players Reynolds forward Davis forward and Ross McBurney center formed a seven year trio totaling 141 wins and 40 losses. They reached the National AAU tournament semi finals in Kansas City and tied for the Kansas conference crown. Reynolds captains the 1927 team.

Wichita Reynolds Harold Davis Ross McBurney Savas Kansas City Kansas University of Wichita

Iowa Baseball Team Heads to Madison for Big Ten Opener

Iowa City Iowa April schedule shows fifteen games with eight at home. Iowa travels to Madison Wisconsin for the opening Big Ten clash against Wisconsin. non conference games include Notre Dame and Monmouth. Iowa returns Sunday to open home season against Illinois Monday.

IOWA Iowa City OLLP Madison Wis Hawks Wisconsin Towa Indiana Minnesota Northwestern Michigan Ilinois Awit Notre’. Dame Monmouth University of Illinois

Badger Track Aces Enter Penn Relays

Madison Wisconsin April 21 Charles McGinnis famed high jumper pole vaulter and hurdler and Robert Kreuz javelin thrower will carry the Cardinal colors in the Penn Relays at Philadelphia on April 30.

Courier Madison Wis Charles McGinnis Wisconsin Robert Kreuz Philadelphia

Phi Sigma Kappa Cross Country Runners Reach 4000 Miles

Williamstown Mass April 21 Phi Sigma Kappa at Williams hosts a cross country claim of the most runners among colleges. Fraternity members travel far to chapel and back, with one student calculating that five daily trips for undergraduates total about 4000 miles walked or run. The piece notes the effort and dedication of the Phi Sigma Kappa brothers.

Williamstown Mass Phi Sigma Kappa Williams Phi. Sigma. Kappa

Hawkeye-Fulls to Host May Boxing Show at Baseball Park

The American Legion plans a boxing event around May 20 at the baseball park. Earl Blue is expected to be a principal again. Last night’s card drew a large crowd with thrilling bouts aside from the Nelson Fields tilt. The Legion ran a smooth, mostly filled venue with strict no smoking enforcement. Two Rock Island veterans reported to manager Joe Kernan and were signed.

Legion Blue-Bourland Earl Blue Nelson ‘Fields American Legion Rock Island Joe Kernan

Islanders Hire Bryant and Waytula Pitcher Lineup

Frank Bryant returns as right hand pitcher with the Islanders after a stint with Denver in the Western league. Eddie Waytula, a veteran hurler once thought out with the club, is also back. Ketnan predicts a strong Rock Island Moline outfit and Browning field paint costs around 900 dollars. Coach of the Veterans notes the team is progressing fast. A football note discusses goalpost movement to boost seating sales, planning to shift back 10 yards, possibly 30 yards next year to fit more fans between posts.

Frank Bryant Denver Islanders Eddie Waytula Ketnan Rock, Island United

Ambiguous Sports Totals Fragment From League Box Score

Partial text shows league totals with player mentions Williams Hornsby Harper Wilson Webb Ruth Gehrig Simmons Amadelin and others. Appears to be a historical box score fragment listing National and American players and point counts. No clear date or full team names present.

Joy Barrett Robins Ok American Cochrane Williams Hornsby Harper Wilson Webb Amadelin Gehrig Simmons Ruth

Ames Seeks Edge With New Grid Rules In Scrimmage

Iowa State fans will see how the new grid rules operate in a Saturday practice game between two picked teams of Cyclone huskies. The test includes lateral passes, relocated goal posts, and a 30 second huddle limit. Coaches note faster Cyclone huddles and plays, with 15 to 19 seconds from huddle to play.

Ames toWa Bute Cyclone Huskies Iowa State Toters Noel Iowa State Cyclones

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