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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1924
Page
15
San Francisco will relocate bodies from four historic cemeteries, about 60,000 total, to reclaim 214 acres of prime land for housing and business density. The board of supervisors approved the plan after a five year campaign with legal battles and public contention over historic graves and living space.
Decorah April 29 Luther College faces University of Dubuque as coach Sigurd Ragque aims to extend a historic unbeaten run since May 1922. Luther has not lost to a college opponent in 16 games, most recently beating St Olaf, a Minnesota conference champion. The Dubuquers present a wary challenge. the teams last met in 1932.
Auburn defeated Trinity while Virginia Military faced a Carolina State matchup. Keokuk and Northwestern led by strong pitching as Iowa and Texas powered to decisive wins. A fragment mentions Armour, Columbia and Brown with varied results amid a note on ancient beard lore.
World middleweight champion Harry Grob and Jack Delan of Bridgeport signed for the title match as the main event on the annual milk fund card. Other bouts include Frank Dugan knocking out Robb Green in Dallas and Jack Bray stopping Paul Ciuchio in New Orleans.
Newman lh of Waterloo was the top local in the Midwestern Classic at Des Moines, finishing eighth among 64 with a 1,561 eight game series and winning 20 dollars. Arthur Olson of Des Moines took first with 1,662 and 160 dollars.
The annual Town high school tennis tourney will be held in Iowa City May 16 and 17. Ten schools entered last year with growing interest, and a heavy registration is expected as Harnest G Schroeder, director of men's physical education, leads invitations. Alberts and Boyles, Iowa City stars, won second in the day.
Coggeshall and Stotts of Weal Deg Moines defeated rivals as Sloglea and Hefty Phillips led the singles. Mitchell of Cedar Rapids placed high as Alberts of Iowa City earned third in the doubles. Coe College visited to start the tennis season. The same afternoon, Town field hosted the annual high school track meet with finals set for Saturday.
Milwaukee April 29. Marquette University shares plans for a strong 1924 football season under Coach Frank J. Murray. Several veterans depart after 1923, but 16 returnees and many 1925 squad members will push for strong results. The schedule opens September 27 at Lombard College with St. Mary’s, Navy game follows, and key dates include Oct 18 vs John Carroll and Oct 25 in Boston against Boston College, with North Dakota and Vermont in Milwaukee to finish. Notable returning players include Capt Verna Disney and Red Dunn.
The 20 day spring meeting of the Metropolitan Horse Racing association opens in New York today. The first day features the Paumonok handicap a six furlong dash with $500 added money and a prep for the $100000 Preakness later. Zev, last year’s standout, is entered to run.
Philadelphia April 2. Vincent Richards announced by telegram his resignation from the American Davis Cup team, following William T Wilden I, amid pressure of business. Richards canceled plans to play in the Middle States clay court tournament at the Greenwich Cricket Club.
In Chicago tonight April 26 Stran Blor reports world heavyweight champion Lewis will defend his title in a best of three falls match against challenger Michael Romano. The bout features Lewis’s famed headlock and is billed as a decisive spectacle for wrestling fans.
A historic film review describes White Sister as a masterful blend of tragedy passion and striking imagery. The piece praises its intense emotional depth and cinematic glow while noting sensational elements that captivate viewers.
A garbled ad text discusses mare life and health claims, mentioning polley pins and Ridney, with scattered phrases about returning to normal condition and a purported product, but the meaning is unclear and lacks concrete facts or sources.
Fragmentary notice describes a film showing at the Rialto Theatre with mention of a leading star and a grand display. Readers are urged to attend for an apparent major production.
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