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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1925

Page

8

Bans Asks Help From Louisville and Milwaukee Clubs

Waterloo basebalI scout seeks three rookies to fill out Hawks roster as six days remain before opening at Rock Island. Dixon appeals to Louisville secretary William Neal and Milwaukee president Otto Borchert for an outfielder pitcher and freshman infielder, while Bowmen joins as new outfielder and veteran options narrow.

William Neal Louisville Otto Borchert Milwaukee American Sociation C. L. Dixon Waterloo Lone State Teachers College Wenl Borchert Hawks Rock Island Dixon Duke Bowmen Grand Island Neb Harry Rigsby Richards Dick Richards Sioux City Zagat

East Grade School Athletes to Stage Friday Track Meet

East tract grade school athletes will hold their annual track and field meet Friday afternoon at East High athletic field. Mies Thorn Collyer will oversee with a full program mapped by Mise Gouyer. Over 300 contestants are expected to compete for the 1925 title, each school represented by its squad, results by team.

East Tract East High Mies Thorn Collyer Hill Mise Gouyer Sthada

Ryall Named High Y M C A Official In Town

B R Ryall appointed town and country superintendent at the high Y M C A in Town to succeed John H Rudd who left April 1 for county work in California. Ryall has been state county secretary in Ohio and New Jersey and spent five months in Russian prisons.

BH. B. Renmeier Black Hawk County B. R. Ryal Europe John H. Rudd California Rudd Waterloo Ryan Ohio New Jersey LM. Iansen W. M- Teans Cansulting Tors Hinckley Rod Charles EL Ford

May breezes and wandering thoughts in a spring scene

Fragmented verses describe May arriving with folk and nature scenes. Observations of a dampened mood from weather, a motorist complaint about Fourth Street Bridge paving, urban signage, and playful jests about law, dandelions, and seasonal changes weave through a dated newspaper page.

Robin Ettil Will Fourth Street Bridge

Hawks Nest nickname and early baseball notes

The piece records Olive fledgling players and trials across teams including Waterloo Cedar Rapids Marshalltown and Birmingham. It notes Skeenix nickname for Stuart Clarke, Albert Frana released by Marshalltown, injuries to Speas, Me Cracken and McCracken’s strong Toledo start, and prospects for Birmingham and Chicago opponents. It mentions May 6 opening day in Burlington with a parade and holiday observances.

Waterloo to Host Iowa Women’s State Golf Meet in July

Waterloo will host the Iowa State Women’s Golf Tournament at Sunny Side Country Club from July 20 to 28. Qualifying rounds start July 20 with rounds through July 29, drawing entries from Des Moines Sioux City Davenport Clinton and other Iowa cities. Mrs L W Bryant presides.

Waterloo Women Golfiers Iowa Sunnyside Country Club L. W. Bryant Apes State Waterman Olampion Cedar Rapids O. D. Waterman Davenport Des Mecines Sioux City Clinton Burlington Ottumwa Harlan Dubuque Gryant Women's Association Wesley Beard Des Moines Yics H. W. Sigworth

Standings and yesterday's results across leagues

National League games featured Philadelphia defeating New York 13 to 3 and Boston over Brooklyn 16 to 3. Chicago and Cincinnati had cold matches. Pittsburgh at St. Louis and New York at Philadelphia were listed with cold or min conditions. American League saw Detroit 11, St. Louis 3. Washington at Boston min. Cleveland at Chicago on wet grounds. New York at Philadelphia cold. American Association results included Indianapolis over St Paul 3, Toledo 5 over Kansas City 4, Minneapolis 19 over Louisville 1, Columbus at Milwaukee rain. Western League games had Wichita at Des Moines cold, Lincoln 4 Oklahoma City 0, Omaha 10 Tulsa 5, St. Joseph 24 Denver 3.

Philadelphia New Oklahoma City Omaha Tulsa St. Joseph Denver New York Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Pittsbureh Boston Washington Ewes Delhi Cleveland Chicago St Louis Detroit Bosterere Amma Americas Association Indianapolis Toledo Minneapolis St Paul Columbus Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City St Joseph

Algona track team catches bootlegger after five mile run

Algona and Newville officers track bootlegger who fled from city jail after a car stop near the high school. The track team, led by coaches Sutherland and Smith, pursued the fugitive five miles north of town. Newville fired twice, wounding ground. the suspect was later captured by Sheriff Lover and Deputy Gilbert.

Algona Hasing Sutherland New Lands Newville Sherif Ifovey Gilbert Sutherland and Smith

Babe Ruth Improvement Falters for Yankee Trip Start

New York April 26 Babe Ruth shows marked improvement according to a bulletin from St Vincents hospital where he has been confined since the season's start with influenza and aftereffects of surgery It was admitted he has not the slighter chances of joining the Yankees on their western trip starting May 7.

New York Babe Ruth St. Vincent’s Hospital Ruth Yankees

Fishing Versus Golf and Weather Lore From Old Notes

The piece contrasts the art of dry fly fishing with golf, arguing both demand precision. It notes weather indicators for rain and fair weather, including halos, dew, and celestial cues. It then highlights Hawaii’s Crater Trail as the World’s Weirdest Trail, describing its 214 miles through lush vegetation, lava formations, and volcanic bombardment from last May.

Fred G. Shay Hawaiian National Park Hawaiian Islands

Phillies Humble Upgrawmen 13 9

In cold wet weather, the Phillies crushed the Giants 18 to 9 in New York aided by four Phillies pitchers and a quick eighth inning surge. Virgil Barnes gave up four runs as New York faded, while the Phillies extended their offensive push early and late. The Dodgers fell to Boston 16 to 3 in Brooklyn as Jesse Barnes fanned 1% hitters. The Tigers beat the Browns 11 to 5 in Detroit, marking their first win in eight starts as Sisler extended his hitting streak to 15 games. Washington to raise its first major league pennant before the Senators Athletics game with Coolidge reportedly attending. Ty Cobb managed the Tigers, going to right field, collecting a hit and scoring twice.

Associated Press New York Phillies Virgil Barnes Dean Greenfield Heds Cubs Cincinnati Reds Giants Reds Brooklyn Boston Braves Dodgers Boston Jesse Barnes Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns St. Louis Browns Cobb

Ames Bull Team to Meet Husker Nine Next Week

Ames Kansas State era preview notes Cyclones aiming to defend Missouri Valley lead with 6 to 3 win over Arkansas. Nebraska visits Lincoln May 4 and 6, with pitchers Lang and Rhodes expected to challenge Ames offense. Manager Chandler relies on Berray for mound duty after a strong no run performance.

Ames Bull Husker Ames Altho Missouri Valley Akansas University Bill” Chandler Nebraska Lincoln Missouri Washington Lang Norun Cyclones Rhodes Cyclone Cornhuskers Chandler Berray Kansas Aitno

Intramural Track Meet Set for May 8 at Tutor School

Cedar Falls April 30 Special The annual intramural track meet at Teachers College is slated for May 8 under the Pan-Hellenic council. Representing the three oldest fraternities Able Hobos Alphas Chi Epsilon and Methane, last year's champions Hokn fraternity may face a close contest as varsity trackmen are barred from participation.

Cedar Falls Teachers College Higit Pan-Hellenic Council Able Hobos Alphas Chi Epsilon Lethane Hohn

Last Moustaches Fade From Big League Baseball

The Boston Braves of 1918 featured Red Smith and John Henry with mustaches during spring training and early season. Manager George Stallings, superstitious about luck, ordered the facial hair shaved as the team hit a losing streak, ending the era of MLB players sporting upper lip whiskers.

Red Smith John Henry Boston Braves van Dykes George Stallings

Nurmi Sets Multiple World Records in Los Angeles

Paavo Nurmi the Finnish distance star broke three world marks and improved a fourth in a Los Angeles meet, beating Lloyd Hahn by a wide margin. He set records for 1 2 mile 1 4 mile and 2400 yards, with Willis Plant defeating existing marks in a 3500 meter walk and Johnny Myra adding an American record in the javelin. Nurmi plans to travel to San Francisco for another Olympic Club meet.

Associated Press Los Angeles Gcal Paavo Nurmi Lloyd Hahn Boston C. Star Nurmi W. George England Iape T P. Conneff Bergen Point N. I Conneff Plant Willis Plant Johnny Myra Prank Smouse Ugo Frizero Italy Myra Hugo Quist San Brantisco Olymouic Club San Francisco

East High ends spring football practice after eight weeks

East High wrapped up an eight week spring football session with over 50 candidates responding in March. Captain Snyder leads returning veterans Blin and Kitna to shape a nine game fall schedule. Newcomers Wilkins Woods Dawson Davis and Rose shine as positions battle for spots on a determined squad.

East High Black John Heidt Charles W. Kitna Fred J. Miller Irgs Heidt Frank Snyder Harold Blin Wilkins Woods Dawson Davis Markhall Kummeser Kilnoff Barnard Lawser Diekmann Smith Stevenson Rose Weilder Stevensor J Hida Elmer Dieskmann Klinoff Blim Kammeyer Markham

Brooklyn Baseball Club Heads Lose Second Leader in Week

New York April 30 Edward J McKeever acting head of the Brooklyn baseball club died at his Brooklyn home from influenza contracted after the Ebbets funeral. He was 66. Stephen McKeever, 71, acts as president with Joseph Gilleaudeau assisting briefly. Provisions of Mr Hoopers will to be announced late today. The Brooklyn franchise remains highly marketable in the National League.

Minneapolis Journal Frank Purcett Ross Kelley Thera Mttle Trilith Altho Rock Island Club New York Edward J.mckeever Brooklyn Baseball Club National League Brooklyn Cearins H. Ebbets Ebbets Stephen Mr Keever Joseph Gilleaudeaux Stephen McKeever Hopers McKeever Brothers McKeevers Rasewall Cirleles

Flowers To Be Planted On Iowa Golf Course By Botany

Iowa University plans a unique experiment on its golf course with specimens of every Iowa plant variety. Prof Belamilimek leads the botany department in landscaping to grow diverse plants without hindering play, with Calf Coach Charter Kennett assisting in layout.

Iowa Botany Department Towa City Pel University of Tow University Belamilimek Towphinte Kennett

Schedule of Summer Golf Tournaments at Sunnyside Club

Sunnyside Country club announces a summer golf schedule with weekend and holiday contests. Ladies day is Tuesday with tournaments for two men golfers. May to July feature multiple rounds of handicap events and the president's handicap, plus driving, putting and other contests.

Sunnyside Country Club Suly

Cedar Falls High Enters Cedar Valley Classic at Waverly

Cedar Falls high school trackers send six athletes to the Cedar Valley Classic at Waverly on Saturday. Entrants include Donald Baxter in pole vault, Donald Mine in half mile and broad jump, Horace Leonard in hurdles, Frank Birch in mile run, with Leonard Hine Behrens and Benson in the mite relay. Coach C B Denton and Coach Green of Teachers College High prepare additional entries.

Cedar Falls C. BE. Denton Cedar Valley Waverly Donald Baxter Donald Mine Horace Leonard Jax Frank Birch Mils Rin Leonard Hine Behrens Benson Green Teachers College High School

Ingwersen criticizes star prep athletes at Lions Club

Burlington Iowa April 30—University of Town head football coach Burt Ingwersen warned that star high school athletes arriving with expectations threaten college athletics. He cited alumni pressure and personal glory overruling team play. He noted fall prospects depend on veterans’ academic eligibility and the strength of last year’s freshmen.

Burlington Burt Ingwersen University of Town Lions Club Towa Ingversen

Giants vs. American League total in Apr 25 game

A partial game item shows a score line with Giants leading a total against American opponents and mentions Frisch and Kelly from the Giants. The fragment references an April 25 context with national league and American league totals but lacks full details.

Kelly Giants Frisch Aimerican

Joint-Ease Claims Fast Relief for Muscles and Joints

Advertises Joint-Ease as a quick solution for sore muscles tendons and joints from neck to spine. Promotes instant relief for golfers runners and athletes. Marketed as America’s fastest selling trio at low price through Wangler Bros Robsit Drug Co and others.

America Wangler Bros. Co Robsit Drug Co

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