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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1924

Page

5

Willoughby Dominates Ansons in 6 1 Hawks Win

Willoughby starred for the Hawks as they defeated the Ansons 6 to 1. Grant returned from the sick bed with three hits and a double, driving in two runs, while Mullen and Dixon contributed in the early rally. McDermott left with an ankle injury, and Peter Groft was reinstated to handle backstops as a Yankees scout watched.

Zink Hawks Spot Grant Marehalstown Claude Willoughby Slanta Tennant Starrest Waterloo Anlean Rootera Frank Boyte Bope Hastings Nebr Mulien Dison O'Shea Vita Cleveland Schutt Schutte McDermott Dizon Robertson Anson Quinn Hesse Mullen Lye Gaventh Joe MccDermott Sioux City Peter Groft New York Yankees Pete Tommy Thompson McDanmott Willoughby Faultlesay Lefty Hkettanveil Dixon Theles Boyles Huck Freeman Clarke Willoughby Cleveland Schult Basce Grant Dye Psscot Bel Snow Matles Willoughty Bopa Ij Beses Oni Bopa Wiloughby Thosi Areres Wockstein Harmon

Raymond Nine Defeats Eagle Center In Third Contest

Raymond Nine beat Eagle Center 4 to 2 in a fast paced game. Winning pitcher McGarvey allowed two hits for Raymond while eight hits were earned off Smith by Raymond batters. Carmen caught for Raymond and Pierce for Eagle Center. It was the third meeting of the season with each team having won once previously. A large crowd attended.

Raymond Eagle Center McGarvey Smith Carmen Cought Pierce

Baseball scores and standings from major leagues and minor leagues

National League results show Cincinnati 4-68 and New York 3-1 in a wild scoring line while Brooklyn 4-8 beats St Louis 6-3. American League highlights Washington 4 Chicago 2 and St Louis 10 Philadelphia 7 with Cleveland 7 New York 1 and Detroit 14 Boston 7. Minor leagues feature Milwaukee 4-3 and Kansas City 9-2, plus Omaha 8 Tulsa 6 and Denver 4, with many other club results and odd scores including Cedar Rapids 33-6 and Lincoln 4 Wichita 4.

Cincinnati New York Brooklyn St Louis Washington Chicago St. Louis Philadelpra Cleveland Detroit Boston Amfiican Association Milwaukee Indianaapolia Louisville Kansas City St. Paul Columbia Minneapolis Toledo Oklahoma City Das Moines St. Joseph Omaha Lincoln &, Wichita Tulsa Denver Missionipoo Waller Teague Moline Burlington Waterloo Cedar Rapids Ottawa Dubuque Rock Island Marshalltown Bar New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Louis American Association Oplumvbus St Paul the City Indianapolis Tincoin Wichita Dee Moines Joseph J. Tula Mississippi Aller i Waterloo Cedar W. L. Pet Pet Br. Paul Indianapolle Hornsbe St. Ka Ann Cuyler Pittebrh Bressler Cincin Aba Amer Can Ruth Falk Chicago i Collins Chicaro Bas Jamienon Cinve Cobb

Staro Beats Bathie and Taylor in Rapids Golf Match

Sunnyside pro Bill Bathie and Cedar Rapids pro George Taylor lost to Bobby Cruikshank and Cyril Walker in an 18 hole Cedar Rapids match. Cruikshank set a course record with a 70 afternoon, Walker shot 75 for the morning, Bathie 77, Taylor 78, and local praise followed the star pair’s display.

Bill Bathie Sunnyside Country Club George Taylor Cedar Rapids Bobby Cruikshank Cyril Walker Golfare J. B. Terry Henneth Lindsay Bonnyville Walker Cruikshank Penden Iowa Bathie Taylor Erry Cruikahank Lindsay

Gibbons Ready to Fight Dempsey in London

London reports that American heavyweight Tom Gibbons, who knocked out Jack Bloomfield, told International News Service he is willing to fight Jack Dempsey in London. A New York cable said Dempsey manager Jack Kearns was approached by an English syndicate with a fight offer. Eddie Kane, Gibbons manager, would consider but fears a Shelby repeat. Dempsey, meanwhile, has been filming in Los Angeles and may travel to New York for talks.

International News Wire London Tom Gibbons Iight Jack Bloomfield International News Service Jack Dempsey New ‘York Jack Kearns Dempsey Pine Gibbons Lonndon Eddie Kane Shelby Moviing Los Angeles New York

Iowa State College announces complete coaching staff

Ames Iowa August 11 1920 the announced line coach George L Hauser a Minnesota alum joins the football staff Sam Willaman will start his third year as football mentor Frank B Willaman shifts to freshman coaching and scouting W E Beanblossom to head cross country T Nelson Metcalf director of athletics takes office Hugo Stopalik elevated to professor in charge of physical training E Daubert swimming coach William Chandler basketball and baseball coach Chellis Chambers athletic trainer Dr Harry R McAhee new athletic adviser replacing Dr B A Dvorak wrestling and track coach positions awaiting appointment

Ames George L. Hauser University of Minnesota Iowa State College Sam $. Willaman Ohio State Willlaman Frank BR. Willaman W. E. Beanblossom Ameés T. Nelson Metcalf Min! ‘Nesets Hugo Qtopalik E. Daubert William B. A. Dvorak Athletic Council

Hawks and Brewers Ponder Sept 2 Showdown in Waterloo

Milwaukee owners Otto Borchert and A C Willford discussed a planned stop in Waterloo en route from Kansas City to St Paul to face Waterloo and Hawks in a two game set. Fans would decide attendance at one dollar seats with Milwaukee players joining the home club for a tribute day before returning.

Baroreen Milwaukee American Association Waterloo Otto Borchert A. C. Willford Kanegas City St. Paul Dixon Marshalltown Hawks

Hawks, Connor and Connor Roar Through Iowa Baseball News

Roth equalled Sam Lewis in playing for Cedar Rapids Moline and Burlingon. Sammy Lewis now with Cedar Rapids, formerly Burling ton and Marshalltown, appears quieter despite a .330 batting average. Peter Groft was cheered from the grandstand while Johnny O Shea mocked the pace in a dusty scene. Benny Connor’s leg injury last June ended a possible major league rise, with Marshalltown hoping to add him next season. Marshalltown debates return to the Mississippi Valley league as attendance remains strong and fans demand league baseball.

Roth Sammy Lewis Cedar Rapids Moline Burlington Marshalltown Frank Boylé Benny Connor Boyle Waterloogns Benny Connor Campion College Prairie du Chien Wis

Council Bluffs Conserves Parks as Game Preserves

Council Bluffs park board adopted a resolution to preserve Big Lake and Island Park as game preserves for local sportsmen, with state Game Warden C F E Albert promising patrols at both lakes throughout the seasons. A note adds the old German stork, once common, is disappearing as numbers dwindle after the war.

Council Bluffs, Ta Council Bluffs Park Big Lake Island Park C. FE. Albert Egypt Germany

Gannon Brown 10 Headline Boxing Program At Park

Popular local fighter Johnny Gannon though beaten long ago by Frankie Rand appears as the draw in the six round semiwindup at Electric Park Wednesday evening promoted by Ralph Alexander. Gannon faces 125 pounder Harry Brown who has been filling Cedar Rapids papers. Two prelims feature Little Harry vs Bobby Frank and The Whao Kid vs John McGraw with weights around 130 to 136 pounds. Regular boxing school in Waterloo trains sixty boys at Electric Park, supervised by Alexander, promising future talent as crowds grow.

Johnny Gannon Frankie Rand Des Moines Electric Park Ralph Alexander Gannon Harry Brown Cedar Rapids Brown Little Harry Bobby Frank Whao Kid John McGraw Harry Frank McGraw Mason City Joe Knipp Ray Hendrickson Albert Len Minn Waterloo Alexander Park

Golf Fault Causes Poor Shots and Corrective Plan

Inside Golf columnist Chester Horton explains that most players misrotate their body at the start of the backswing twisting toward the right. This shifts weight to the left leg and drags the left knee out, causing the club to strike the ball from behind. A simple correction will be outlined in tomorrow's installment.

Jona F. Dene

Moray Eby Named Director of Athletics at Coe

Moray L. Eby, longtime Coe football coach and associate athletic director, was named director of athletics by the Coe board. He will also remain head football coach and oversee the baseball program. Bert Jenkins, a former Iowa athlete and Coe assistant, stays on as basketball coach. Ward Macy leads the freshman squad. George W. Bryant remains track coach.

Cedar Rapids Moray L. Eby Coe Coe Board of Trustees Ire T. Carribhears Bert Jenkins University of Iowa Kohawk Ward Macy Carruthers Iowa Wisconsin Drake Hiley Hawkens Cedar Rapida Jenkins Keokuk High Jens Hesides Eby Grinnell College

Renault to Face Acrd Test Tonight in Bartley Madden

International News Wits New York Aug 11 Jack Renault Canadian heavyweight will meet Bartley Madden in a 16 round bout Madden never has been knocked down Madden recently lasted the limit with Harry Wills If Renault wins he will challenge the Firpo Wills winner Renault was a betting favorite at 2 to 5

International News Wits New York Jack Renault Bartley Madden Madden Harry Wills Renault

Benny Leonard to fight Pal Moran in no-decision bout

In Cleveland at the Olympic arena Benny Leonard world lightweight champion and Pal Moran of New Orleans prepared for a scheduled 10 round no-decision contest. It is Leonard’s first return to the ring since facing Johnny Mendelsohn in Philadelphia last September.

Cleveland Benny Leonard Pal Moran New Orleans Olympic Arena Leonard Johnny Mendelsohn Philadelphia

Floyd Bowers to Scrap by at ball grounds

Everett Strong Mason City and Floyd Bowers Grundy Center meet in a ten three minute round feature at baseball Park next Friday. Bowers is favored after beating Nuss and Bollinger, while Strong is a strong challenge and could upset the Californian punch. Bow ers trainer Ed Cols gets high marks from Boxing Commission head Bert Maine for keeping him in top condition. Goss also plans two more bouts on the card with Frankie Bush returning home after defeating Frankie Rand.

Everett Strong Mason City Floyd Bowers Grundy Center John Goss P ™ Moter Baseball Park Bowers Jimmy Nuss Lou Bollinger Strong Bollinger Lou Bon- 6Ra Ed Cols Bert Maine Boxing Commission Rollinger California Goss Hollywood Pacific Coast Frankie Bush Frankie Rand Rockford Ill

Annual Bremer County Fair Will Have Choice Races

Waverly Va August fair opens with four days of racing from Tuesday to Friday. Liberal purses draw horsemen nationwide with top events including 2:17 trot 2:12 pace and half mile run on opening day. Midweek features 2:20 trot 2:25 pace five eighths mile, while Thursday offers 2:14 trot 2:18 pace and half mile. Friday finale includes 2:25 trot special pace five eighths mile dash and farming races. Purses totaling almost 33000 dollars.

Waverly Bremer County Fair

Parkersburg Nine Beats Reinbeck in 10 Innings

Parkersburg, Iowa saw a 10 inning baseball game where Parkersburg defeated Reinbeck 2 to 0. Cramer earned the win with six hits allowed while Rickert pitched well for Reinbeck with five hits. Parkersburg scored in the first, Reinbeck led after two, Parkersburg tied in the third, and won in the tenth on Brokaw's double driving in Cramer.

Parkersburg Specelal Reinbeck Brokaw Cramer Rickert

Cornell names Wallace to lead athletics and football

Polly Wallace former Cornell wrestling champion and head coach is named acting director of athletics and head football coach for the coming year. L. T. Saalwaechter will be assistant football coach and head basketball and track coach, with Joe Meads as freshman coach. The trio emphasizes ethics and coaching ability, backed by strong high school and college credentials.

Mount Vernon Aang Polly" Wallace Cornell Succead S. W. Finger University of Minnesota L. T. Saalwaechter Zuppke University of Illinois Ames Haven Saalwaechter Millikin University Earlham College University of Mlinois Illinois

Helen Wills Opens Forest Hills Title Defense in Women’s Singles

The national women’s singles championship begins at West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills. Helen Wills, 1923 champion and 1924 Olympic champion, paired with Mrs. L C Beaupra in the first round, faces défi of her title while Mary K Beans meets Mrs. Samuel H War ng.

Associated Press New York West Side Forest Hills Mise Helen Wills L. C. Beaupra Mary K. Beans Samuel H. Warng

Registered trapshoot at Charles City Sunday

Charles City Ia August. The Charles City Gun Club will hold its second registered trapshoot of the season next Tuesday August 17. The program includes 150 targets with a gold medal for high amateur and a trophy for the high lady shooter. Purses will be divided into four equal prizes on each event. Two traps will be used and the shoot will start with Fred Whitney as cashier.

Charles City Wil Ataea Fred c. ‘Whitney

Eldora Defeats House of David in Low-Scoring Tilt

Eldora, Iowa, Aug 11 — Eldora beat the House of David nine to zero in a well played game Friday. Hoveden pitched superbly, surrendering three hits, while Miller took the loss for the House of David. After a scoreless first three innings Eldora scored in the fourth and added two more in the seventh. Attendance topped 160, the largest weekday crowd of the year.

Eldora House of David Hoveden Miller

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