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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1928

Page

12

Hawks Squads Break Even in Exhibition Series Sunday

The Waterloo Hawks played Sunday exhibition games against Cedar Falls and Sioux City, breaking even with a 13-5 win here and a 4-1 loss in Sioux City. Manager Cletus Dixon released five players, and rookie Vandergaard jumped his contract with Waterloo and faces suspension. Prevost and Burns led Waterloo at the plate with multiple hits. Den Houck pitched for Mulligans, while fielding was uneven and crowds watched a loose, practice-like contest.

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Fragmented notes reveal sports and political quips from era

A jumble of pastimes and opinions includes a light political satire with animal party references and a baseball box score. It mentions Cedar Falls and Waterloo players, notable names like Ambrose, Prevost, Collins, and Dickinson, plus game details, innings, and pitching notes.

Mack Regrong He Will Keep Older Boys Yet Awhile

Connie Mack announces that Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker will remain in the Philadelphia Athletics lineup indefinitely. He defends their veteran play, notes media exaggeration of age, and says their pitching and defense still justify keeping them in the team through the current campaign. Fir-Tox ad concludes the column.

Mack New York Anvil Connie Mack Ty Cobb Tris Lneup Philadelphia Athletics Cohnie Cabo Speaker Cobb Cornelius Énite Connie Didwi Gobh Durocher Paschal Dugan Third Base Sik

Iowa Hopes Rise for Dearke Relay Events

University of Town gains optimism for the Drake Relays mile relay after announcing George Baird of Mason City, star quarter miler, will compete next Friday and Saturday. Baird had influenza Thursday night and missed the Kansas meet.

Town City INSI University of Town

Major League Hitter Totals and Base Steal Leaders

Unclear source text lists hitters and stats with names Crostin Senmars Mersel Yonkers Regan Ned Box Gehringer and teams including Tigers. Mentions triples and stolen bases counts but data is fragmented and not clearly tied to dates or games.

Tans Ym -Crostin Senmars Doubieg Mersel Yonkers Regan Ned Box Gehringer Tigers

West High Dominates Teachers College Relays

West High of Waterloo led the field at the Teachers College relays with strong pole vault and relay performances. Individual wins included Burns of Webster City in 100 yard dash and Wilkinson of Independence in discus. Over 1,000 spectators watched events across multiple schools, with East High and Cedar Rapids programs also posting top finishes.

Cedar Falls West High of Waterloo Teachers College East High of Wilkinson Independence Burns Webster City Lettermen Dickinson Desh Webster Cuty Baines Washington Levendanl Dubuque Moore Mason City Adams Clarion Cedar Rapids Town Guy Nashua Marshelltown Hampto Washingten Accinbeck New Hampton Mason Gillfard Marshalltown East Waterloo Clarkesville Dysarts Gladbrook Washington High Grant High Charles City Dysart Mily Telay Cherokee Town City Grave Charles Inenes Direak

Scholz Defends Not Contested Olympic 700m Crown

Scholz will not defend his Olympic 700 meter title as he enters a strong U S field led by Paddock Locke and Borah in this year’s sprint meet. The Americans aim to extend a five of six title streak in the event.

United States Scholz Paddock Locke Borah

Track meet results list unclear names and placements

The report lists multiple athletes and placements including West Waterloo third and fourth places for Helming and Bales, Washington, Dubuque, Waukon, and Marshalltown participants. Distances and measurements include 113 feet 8 inches in, high jump results show Stary first and a tie for second/third with Meech and Hanson, noting Gilbert Robinson and Wagle Grove in the results.

Pendence Smith West Waterloo Helming Waukon Washington Stary Dubuque Seceond Meech Marshalltown Hanson Gilbert and Robinson Wagle Grove

District Track Meet Awarded at Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls May 12 district track and field meet announced for Teachers College track. Winners advance to the state track and field classic.

Cedar Falls Teachers College

Standings and results from major leagues and associations

Baseball standings show Cleveland leading the American League with a .800 mark, Chicago at .454, Detroit at .333, and New York at .655. Yesterday’s results included Boston defeating Cleveland and Detroit beating Philadelphia, with multiple National and American Association games listed alongside minor league notices and weather notes.

W.L Cleveland Chicago Washion Boston New York Detroit St. Louis Piliadal Bent Cleveland Louis Chicapa Philadelphia Cincinnati Philadel Brooklyn Pittsburgh Eces Bronklyn St. Lewis American Association Pe Kan City Loisville Ind'apoli Milwaukee Columbus Toledo St. Paul Saomusapolis N ’Haba Gel Amarillo Denver Moines Omahe Chiy Pseterday Des Moines Enver Tomalnt Wietta Oklahoma City Esate Tanemmnatt Poston St. Lous Cece Pegs Philadeymie American League Washington Kansas City Indianapolis Laniaville Minneapolis Paul Omaha Amarilla Wichita

Terris Matched With Bruce Flowers In June Bout

New York April 23 Humbert Fu has arranged a 10 round lightweight bout in Brooklyn pitting Terris against Bruce Flowers. Flowers, touted as the top colored light in the field, sought a Terris clash but Sid Tis remains focused on title aspirations. Johnny McLar kin’s one round knockout of Terris changes scramble for rematch.

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Metropolitan racing season opens at Jamaica track

Enthusiasts crowded the Jamaica track for the official opener of the metropolitan season in New York. Fifteen thoroughbreds were entered for the $8,500 Paumonok handicap at six furlongs, the feature of the six race card, with Sweepsters and Naasak among favorites from the Rancocas stable.

New York Jamaica Ad Naasak

Smilin Bill Cisse Proves Worth White Sox Price Tag

White Sox shortstop and hitter Smilin Bill Cisse has not been distracted by a record 123000 dollar price. Manager Ray Schalk says his performance in early games shows he is worth the investment.

Smilin Bill” Cisse White Sox Ray Schalk

Uhle Wins Third Straight As Indians Top Browns 2 1

Cleveland ace George Uhle dominates St Louis, allowing six hits and one run. O Rourke doubles for the Browns in the eighth. Langford adds seven putouts in center as the Indians move to 3–0. In Washington, Boston overpowers the Senators 7 5 with Rothrock and Hofmann driving in three and four runs respectively. West homers inside the park for Boston, while Hadley lasts only two innings for Washington. Emanuel vs Me Tiguer to follow in San Francisco tonight.

George Uhle Cleveland Americans Indians New York Yankees Uhle Browns St. Louis O'Rourke Blaehelder Dan Howley Ernie Nevers Langford Jamieson Lind D. Sewell Fonseca I. Sewell Une Reeevers Sesaveereee BO St. Louis McNeely Schulte Schone Cosaresiris i Binge Th. Brannon Melillo Kress Bluehalder Nevers Sturdy Brannon Blnrholder Cleveland St. Louis Ceebee Oy J. Sewell Thie Bennett Tind Todapo Manush B. Sewell Thle Blaeholder Nevers T Ormsby Guthrie Hildebrand Senators Washington Senators Washington Boston Irving Hadley Red Sox van Alslyne Burke Sam” Jones Rothrock Hofmann Max West Fleeti Washington Ps Yy Rowell O Myer K. Williams Regan Taltt Na Tarbet Bo Hofmann Rufling Coe Simo Gills Nsee FE Myric Ovens Gosia Dutge Rue Harod OF Harties von Alt Janes Totris Barnes Washingley van Alstyne Tailtes Rosing Ptcirt Hadley Barry Nalin Vinern

Golf swing styles debated by champions and experts

Canadian Open Champion Sy Leo Diegel argues a three quarter swing suits erratic hitters with tight wrists or shoulder stiffness. He cautions that a full swing is prettiest but requires control and practice, meaning long hitters may prefer it while others benefit from reduced arc.

Hoff Refused Pardon By Norwegian Board

Oslo April 23 The Norwegian Sports association refuses to restore Charley Hoff's amateur status. Hoff, who turned professional in the United States, will not be eligible to compete in the Amsterdam Olympic Games in July.

Oslo Norway Norwegian Sports Association Charley Hoff United States Amsterdam West

Yesterday's Homers in the American and National Leagues

A brief stats note listing yesterday's home run leaders in the American League including wear Washington and Easterling with three homers, and in the National League Wilson, Webb, Frisch with three. Totals show overall league leaders and a compact summary of top homer totals.

K. Wiliams Goslim Easterling Wilson Webb J Frisch OpDoul

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