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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1926

Page

6

Waterloo Opens Series With Sioux City Ghosts

Waterloo Hawks begin a two game set with the Sioux City Ghosts after a 7-4 loss to Quincy. Cletus Dixon returns from Quincy with the Hawks, who traded for two young pitchers Seehultz and Moses. Boston released Kelsey after an auto accident left him with an injured hand, prompting Waterloo to reinvest in pitching. The Ghosts, bolstered by Tennessee Rats additions, pose a strong challenge at Waterloo’s Wall Park.

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Fragmented column blends jokes and news notes from old papers

A garbled page mix cites bawdy jokes, physiology quips, and local anecdotes. It mentions a child’s shoe issue, a cinema eye test, a poultry incident, a college dining-room report, and a price-row at a lunchroom, reflecting a chaotic OCR of a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper column.

Johnsons deny resin aid and suspect ball doctored

A Philadelphia reporter cites Walter Johnson and other Senators doubting resin use and claiming pitchers may taint the baseball. They discuss resin as a mental crutch and accuse Washington pitchers of possibly doctored balls during the Washington Philadelphia series. Clark Griffith urges a proper ruling to curb cheating.

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Cedar Falls Shooters Form Organize Gun Club

Local Cedar Falls shooters establish a gun club with a fifty member initial roster. Leadership names include president James Wl Pyrd and directors Piatersen Petery Wend Ott Tit. The group aims to organize training and shooting activities at Cedar Pally.

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Luther Defeats Tutor Nine 7 6 in Cedar Falls

Luther college of Decorah defeated the Teachers 7 to 6 in Cedar Falls yesterday. An error-filled contest saw Luther capitalize with four runs in the fourth and two more in the sixth as Tutor misplays and five walks aided the Norsemen. Webb pitched well for the Teachers but poor support cost him the decision.

Cedar Falls Snevial Luther College Decorah Luther Webb Nica Thompson Welyh P. Pederson Mulf Morrison Tators Bonham Harlain Howden Webber Leo Wit PL Pederson Ant Tarwick M. Pederson Burkeland Feachers Tutors Hardin Dageor Morrison Tider Wyant Jong

Standings and Scores From American Teagass League Action

National League results show St. Louis 2 Cincinnati 1 and Philadelphia 6 New York 5 with Pittsburgh Chicago and Brooklyn Boston in other close contests. Industrial and western league listings include Minneapolis 4 Lovnsyde St Paul 4 Indianapolis Toledo 7 and Columbus 7 with Kansas City 0. No games scheduled.

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Yesterday's Homeruns and Local Standouts

Fragmented OCR text mentions homeruns and names like Stoher, Potal, Pikes, Abie, Sava, Farman, Wallin, and Tandere among scattered references. Lacks coherent events or clear dates, teams, or places.

Jonath Stoher Potal Farman Wallin

West High golf meet pairings announced

Pairings for the West High golf tournament were announced. Nineteen players will compete over three weeks with rounds due by May 4 and 10 and the finals scheduled for May 10.

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Kingfishers Back to Charles City for Sixteenth Season

Charles City residents report belted kingfishers returning to the river near an MT i Tours bridge site this spring. The pair nests on the cable crossing, with the mother bird guiding fledglings as the season opens, signaling a long tradition of river fishing and birdwatching in the area.

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Unclear sports wrap with scattered team mentions and scores

Fragmented summary from a Washington oriented sports page notes several teams and players with scattered scores and outcomes. Mentions include Philadelphia related figures and a Harlem style slate of games, but many words are garbled, hindering clear facts or standings.

Hoff Held Well Inside Expenses In Probe

New York April 27 AP Charley Hoff world champion pole vaulter from Norway appears cleared before an inquiry begins into his expense accounts The Amateur Athletic Union started an investigation into rumors of overcharges for Hoff at Kansas and Drake relays The case echoes a prior incident with Peave Nuymi at Kansas City and Des Moines Hoff defense and university officials say expenses were properly managed and Hoff received only standard per diem while Mrs Hoff and Mr and Mrs George Daan were paid by the universities The AALU secretary and Drake official deny improper payments and say funds are handled through Hoff’s tour management with payments disbursed after verification

New York Charley Hoff Norway Amateur Athletic Union Chicago Ngil Kansas Drake University Che Gredt Peave Nuymi Kansas City Des Moines Wok University of Kansas Hoff Forest C. Allen Allen Airs George Daan A.A Edward C. Lytton Drake Frederick W.rubion AALU Moff

Fragmented local note on plans and fashion details

The passage discusses a middle aged physiastic man planning a continental tour on a tight budget. It describes his equipment ideas, fabric choices, and suggested prices for items like tents, silk garments, and weight considerations, with emphasis on practical readiness and strength.

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Giants forfeit game after center-field crowd disrupts at bat

Al Demaree recalls a 1945 incident in Villadelia where center-field bleachers of the Philadelphia Phillies game were filled with fans in white shirts and waving handkerchiefs. Umpire Brennan ordered the crowd to clear and forfeited the game, a decision later reversed.

Eame Giants AL Demaree New York Ballack Murray Gunpire Brennan Brennan Dinuhie Teader

Illinois Defeats Iowa Nine 8 to 3 in Baseball Clash

Iowa City was the scene as Illinois toppled Iowa 8 to 3. After a quiet start the Illini solved Iowa pitchers Adams and Corbin, pushing across three in the sixth with timely hits. Illinois left fielder homered in the sixth to spark the rally as Iowa tallied one in the first but offered little offense afterward.

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The Hawk's Nest Teerlend and Teague in Iowa clash

Fragmentary report from Des Moines area about Teerlend and Teague involvement in a local basketball clash. Mentions Demons, Burlingsterte, and the Valley Teagie, plus notes on players like Pritt and Bua amid a windy game summary with scattered names and actions.

Mike Bextor Theater Ietamnes Uns Mssiesipayyl Valley Teagie Tes Moines Drs

Wills May Seave Fight Game Flat

New York April 7 INS Harry Wills, the Negro heavyweight, threatened retirement if Jack Dempsey does not sign to fight within two months. Manager Mullins quoted Wills as disgusted with Dempsey promises and doubting Gene Tunney will win the title. Contends the runaround has persisted for years and retirement would follow if not matched.

New York Harry Paddy Mullins Farry Wills Vlawbinger Wnless Juck Dempsey Dempsey Jim Olan

Upper Iowa to Meet Platteville Normal Ball Team Saturday

Fuyette April 27 Special With the first home game of the season with Coe canceled because of rain the Peacocks prepare for Platteville Normal. Time Saturday at Platteville Wis This game was scheduled yesterday by Coach Dorma and will round out a fine slate of games. Platteville will play here May 62 in retype contest. The game Saturday will help bridge the gap in the schedule which extended from the cancelled Coe game until Wesleyan plays here in the first home game May 70. Beebe Larsen Peacock mound man was to have hurled against the Kohawks and will likely be groomed for the Platteville tilt. Coach Dorman is training the Peacocks on the mistakes of the series with unusual stress at.

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University football under fire by American Association

A report by the American Association of University Professors in New York on April 27 denounces college football as a moral and educational danger. prominent educators including Columbia and Princeton leaders respond with mixed views, acknowledging some excesses but defending football’s overall value to colleges.

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Fragmentary sports note with names and numbers

Fragmentary OCR text mentioning jog and place hiltine, pea k of the rocks wit ever .306 i yo Amis. Details unclear, names and figures insufficient for a full summary.

A Simple Remedy to Cure Dandruff with Arvon Liquid

A single nightly application of about four ounces of plain liquid arvon moisten the scalp and rub in. Repeated use dissolves and destroys dandruff, stops itching, and leaves hair glossy and soft. Available at any pharmacy, this remedy is said to never fail.

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