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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1928

Page

7

ISU College Grid Aspirants Report Sept 10 for Practice

Aspirants for Iowa State Teachers College football report Sept 10 for first practice at the men's symposium on campus. The team will enforce freshman eligibility rules requiring one year of attendance. Returning lettermen include Cooper Orr Hopkins Raylin Meyers McCuskey and Beersley with several new prospects like Shoemaker Kinnoff and others seeking guard tackle and backfield roles. Schedule lists games from Oct to Nov at Cedar Falls Grinnell Decorah and Fairfield.

Courier Special Service Cedar Iowa State Teachers College Paul. Bender Teachers College Loeter Cooper Ssc City Gay Orr Cedar Falls Hopkins Melbourne Raylin Nora Springs Meyers Waterloo McCuskey Woodbine Fritzel Grundy Boyce Des Moines Beerley Harris Dows Rhatigan Monticello Arnolds Park Hardy Geene Kinnoff Falls Falls;’ Johnson, A West, Corning, Are. Men‘ Tackles. Wright, Norfolk, Neby Pearlman Blanchard Stillwell Colfax Jones Palmer Washington Tompkins Spirit Lake Coe Penn Illnois Upper Town Fayette Grinnell Parsons Fairfield Luther Ab

Wrestling Tilts on Electric Park Tonight

Electric Park hosts wrestling tonight presented by promoter Ralph Alexander. Main event features Nick Webber versus Lee Wilson in a best two of three falls bout with a 30 minute limit. Other bout pairs Young Cowin of Waterloo and Waller of Cedar Falls, plus Curly Water­loo vs Robert Cedar Falls, and Leo Ryan Marshalltown vs Kid Bweath Waterloo. The program begins at 8:30.

Eléctric Park Ralph Alexander Nick Webber Lee Wilson Young Cowin Waterloo Waller Miller Cedar Falls Battle Kid Curly Bob Leo Ryan Marshalltown Kid Bweath

Reserve Team Grid Revival Schedules Three Games

The Courier Special Service notes a revived reserve team football program by Western Conference schools this fall. Iowa City’s States University will field a reserve squad for three games against Indiana on Oct. 6, Notre Dame on Nov. 10, and the Jawsons in finals on Nov. 17. Previous leagues included Coe Grinnell and Lenox colleges, with older contracts found but not recorded.

Courier Special Service Town ‘City University of Yoes Hawkeye State Colleges Yues Department of Athletics Coe, Grinnell Lenox Colleges Hawk~ Eye States University Indiana Iowa City Notre Dame Jawsons

Legion Juniors Triumph in City League Battle

American Legion Junior baseball team defeated Public Service 12 to 6 at Byrnes Park last night. Noble and Scott starred for the winners while Kirstein Anderson and Linn badged the losers. Kress collected two doubles and a single for a perfect day at the plate.

American Legion Public Service Byrnes Park Noble Scott Kirstein Anderson and Linn Kress Legion Ierth

Fights Last Night Hit and Miss Across Cities

A string of boxing results from Davenport to Sioux City shows multiple 14 round bouts and TKOs. Notable wins include Tony Sanders over Battling Clemens in Joplin and Billy Magon defeating Perce Mefine in Molire with decisive knockout rounds.

Prasat Davenport Ian Johnny Cline Frranc Cul Chief Elkwort Pablo Colpo Tony Sanders Chicaza Thaded Battling Clemens Joplin Dark Decker Moline Buster Gad Rock Island Billy’ Magon Davenport Battling Perce Mefine Eth Seliers Molire Shaded Wal Carlson West New York Paul Swiderski Syracuse Leo Lang Australis New York Harry Tinbers Freeport Johnny Haystack Bingamton Chicago Otto von Perat Norway Pierre Charles Belgium Haakon Hane Floyd Mybert Cleveland Marty Gallagher Washington Art Malay Lew Terry St. Louis Tony Bedlante Lon Angeles Ally Hoon Fred Maheu Los Angeles Drew Lansing Mich Chuck Wiggins Indianapoli Carl Augustine Paul Clark Br D Herman Ratz Minot Clyde Hall Faith Crew Felix Byrnes Pam Tommy McOuire Sioux Palis

Lighter golf ball eyed for adoption by links moguls

The United States Association signals likely adoption of a lighter ball in coming years amid Britain’s push to curb long drives. Officials await Henry Gunn of St. Andrews as discussions with U S G A and other bodies continue, aiming for an amateur championship vote in September at Brae Burn.

Ay Davis J. Walsh New York United States Association Great Britain Henry Gul- Ten Royal and Ancient Committee St. Andrew's Baltic G. A Brae Burn Gullen Jones Bill Fownes Bobby Jones St. Andrews St.Andrews Bobby England Jess ,Swertner Francis Onimet Thaynyen Janes

Newspaper Advocate Pushes Change to Reduce Long Hitting

The article notes a columnist who has urged reforms aimed at reducing long hitting in baseball. It references past writings and the potential impact on gameplay. The piece emphasizes the author’s stance without detailing specific policy proposals.

Self

Jesup Defeats Dunkerton in 11 Innings 1-0

Jesup defeats Dunkerton 1 to 0 in an 11 inning game at Jesup. Fox drove in the winning run with a bases loaded single in the eleventh. Floyd Olds pitched for Jesup allowing five hits while striking out 10. Harer and Dickman connected for key performances as Dunkerton pitcher Dickman fanned five in a tight contest before a large crowd.

Carrier Special Service Jesup Dunkerton Fox Floyd Olds Harer Dickman A. Rice

Waverly Youth Returns With American Olympians

Lawrence Stauffer of Waverly has permission to sail home to the United States aboard the U S S Roosevelt with members of the U S Olympic team. Stauffer, who is in Amsterdam for Olympic events, visited Paris London and other European cities and saw the track program in Amsterdam. A former Waverly high school athlete he also attended the University of Iowa and has many friends in Waterloo.

Lawrence Stauffer Waverly Amsterdam United States U. S. S. Roosevelt U. S Stauffer Ed Zoller Frank Brothers Co Paris London University of Iowa Waterloo

Miss Wills Wins in Eastern Meet

East Hampton August 16. Helen Wills national champion defeats Carolyn Swartz of San Francisco to reach the Maidstone club invitational final. Semifinalist Marjorie Morrill of Dedham beats Charlotte Hosmer Chapin 6 3 5 2. Helen Jacobs of Berkeley to face Marjorie Gindman in the other semifinal.

East Hampton Atlsg Helen Wills Marjorie Morrill Dedham Miss Maidstone Club Miss Wills Carolyn Swartz San Francisco Morrill Charlotte Hosmer Chapin Imore

Iowa Grid Team to Over Revenge on Three Rivals

Iowa City Aug 10 The Hawkeyes face three Western Conference opponents on the 1928 schedule. Chicago, Wisconsin and Michigan are the targets of revenge. Chicago last won in 1900, Wisconsin recalls a 16 to 0 upset in 1924, and Michigan has claimed most meetings with five wins. The season ends November 24 at Ann Arbor.

Courier Special Service Iowa City University of Own Chicago Iowa Alonzo A. Stagg Tonak Wisconsin Michigan Andin Ingwersen Wolverines Ann Arbor

Cleveland American Legion junior baseball team wins regional title

The Cleveland American Legion junior baseball team defeated Chicago 31 to 10 in 10 innings to claim the regional championship covering Ohio Michigan and Indiana.

Chicago Cleveland ‘American Legion Triois Ohio Michigan Indiana

California wins Olympic eight in rowing final

Sloten Holland Aug 16 America represented by University of California won the eight oared shell race from Thames Rowing Club, finishing in 6 minutes 33 seconds. California led by three quarters of a length in a fast, clear victory.

Sloten Holland U.P America University of California Great Britain Thames Rowing Club California Pearce Myers Slaten Bob Pearce Tower Kenneth Myers Philadelphia Italy Switzerland Germany John Schmitt Paul McDowell Collett Gunther U. S Amsterdam Harry Devine Worcester Mass United States van Klaveren Peralte Argentina Biguet Belgium Devine van Klaveren Thryout Peralta van Klayeren Olympic RSK Johnny Weismuller George Kojac Waalter Laufer Laufer Weismuller Kofic Johnny's Arne Borg Sweden Albert Zorilla Borg Zorilla Althose

Pittsburgh Wings Earn Eighth Straight With Win Over Cardinals

Pittsburgh defeated league-leading St Louis 5 4 in a game highlighted by Haines starter being lifted in the fourth and Reinhart shutting down the opposition. Frisch homered for St Louis and Douthit doubled in the ninth, but Pittsburgh held on for the victory as Grimes closed out the ninth to secure the string of eight straight wins.

Pittsburgh Cardinals Haines Art Reinhard Hill Frisch Douthli Grimes Holm Gue St. Louis Pouthlt Mola Bottomley Haley Harper Wilson Maranvids Wiliamson Reinkare Maranville Reinnart Adams Scse Ag L. Waner Cf Frotana Waner Grantham the Traynor Brickell Wright Hargreaves Bowe Traynor Frickell Fritsch Douthil Granthan Reimhert Atrick Reinhart Bles Ind Wid Hales Hil Umplres Moran Magee Reardon

Revenge Is Sweet For Ball Players Who Get Releases

Lee a pitcher leaves a club and beats his former teammates in return games. John J. McGraw and Burleigh Grimes are cited as examples. In August, Louisville Colonels faced Minneapolis Millers in a doubleheader. Cotter, now with the Millers, drove in the winning run in both games and delivered the decisive hit against his old club.

Associated Press Lee John J. McGraw Burleigh Grimes American Association Lea Cotter Louisville Colonels Minneapolis Millers Millers Colonels Minneapolis’ Crew Cotter

Golfer Mistook Lady's Hat for Hole Flag

East Lake pro Frank Ball recounts a famous miscue at the United States Open at Olympia Fields. He hit for a spectator’s yellow hat mistaken for the hole flag, finishing with a 70 after a strong drive and one of his signature long second shots. He notes the hat misread as the flag and laughs at the episode.

Keeler Frank Ball Frank East Lake Country Club Atlanta John Ball Olympia Fields Henry Cruci Prank

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