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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1924

Page

13

Gannon to Prove Match for Brown at Electric Park

Johnny Gannon ex army welterweight champion trains with Lou Rol linger in Cedar Rapids. He aims to fight Frankie Rand and pursue Frankie Bush while Rollinger readies for Floyd Bowers. The program at Electric Park features Little Harry, Bobby Frank, and Wido Kid John McGraw amid a busy boxing card.

Johnny Gannon Army Brown Cedar Rapids Electric Park Lou Rollinger Gannon Rollinger Frankie Rand Alm Frankie Bush Rand Floyd Bowers Little Harry Bobby Frank Wido John McGraw Ralph Alexander Wag East Chicago Sorry Montgomery Tut Jackson Jack Johnson Deg Moines al Derrie Focal Rockford Bush

Iowa Women Golf Tourney Held at Sunnyside Today

Lady golfers from Des Moines Cedar Rapids Oelwein and Marshalltown compete in a one day event at Sunnyside Country Club with 10 9 and 16 entries respectively Other clubs also represented No classes prizes for low gross and low net putter contest planned Cedar Rapids entrant S C Byers who was runner up in the state tournament is among the competitors The event serves to acquaint players with the Sunnyside course before this year’s meet.

Sunnyside Country Club Des Moines Cedar Rapids Oelwein Marshaltown S.C. Byers Fair Sunnyside

Gibbons Sues Wilson Over Purse Shortfall in Bloomfield Bout

Eddie Kane, manager for Tommy Gibbons, files legal action to recover 35000 from Major Arnold Wilson after Gibbons received only 15000 of a 56000 purse in a fight with Jack Bloomfield promoted by Wilson. Bloomfield reportedly got 15000 of 40000 amid unpaid prelims. Wilson is unavailable for comment.

Tommy Gibbons Bloomfield London Arnold Wilson Eddie Kane Tom Gibbons Jack Bloomfield Wilson Gibbons

Michigan Gridders Set Three Stadium Dedications This Fall

Michigan expects to draw 320000 spectators this season setting a record for the program and perhaps the conference. The schedule includes dedications at Michigan Agricultural College East Lansing 18000 capacity Urbana Illinois 70000 capacity Minnesota 50000 capacity and a high attendance Ohio State contest in Columbus. Opening Miami game in Ann Arbor aims for 14009 spectators and a 42000 closing against Jews at home.

Ann Arbor Suh University of Michigan West Yorthes Urbana Tlinots Sigande Wisconsin Ferry Field Michigan Minnesota Gophers Ohio State Columbus Miami University

OWA U TRACK STARS ARE NAMED TO ALL AMERICAN SQUAD

Iowa City and University of Iowa track stars Brookins and Coulter gain All American honors. Charles Coulter of Vinton and Harold Crager receive honorary mentions for sprint events and distance hurdles. Pete Kiven and Harry Morrow earn additional recognitions while Jack Boyles receives polo mentions.

OWA U Lowa Oty Brookins Versity Iowa E Ja Chartey Chan F. Coulter Vintom Detroit Ford Harold Crag Phelps Pete Kiven Harry Morrow Jack Boyles

Knepper and Shearman Lose to Golf Experts

In Sioux City on August 12 the U S open golf champion Walker and partner Bobby Chaik Shank defeated Rudy Knepper and Mike Shearman 4 and 3 in an 18 hole event. Walker shot 70 for the afternoon to contribute to the win. Knepper and Shearman totals were 144 and 151 respectively.

Sioux City Walker Cham Pion Bobby Chaik- Shank Snadar Rudy Knepper Mike Shearman Neyex Grathshank Knepper Shearman Snternece

National League Action Lights Monday Baseball Card

The Associated Press reports a quiet National League slate with Pittsburgh sweeping and Philadelphia scoring in a mixed day. New York beat Cincinnati 4 2 ending Carl Mays nine game streak while Chicago edged Boston 3 2 and Brooklyn won 2 1 to cap a 11 win season run.

Associated Press Ban Johnson Pittsburgh Philadelphia Fletcher Phillies Umplia Pitman Glazner

Red Learn Ends Successful Year in Florida Loop

Oelwein Iowa August 12 special Red Raymond Learn former star of the Oelwein semipro ball club and at present with the Cleveland Todjans farmed to Lakeland Florida league for season. Learn led Lakeland pitching in a 7 to 0 win over Orlando in the second game of a doubleheader while compiling 16 wins and 12 losses. Despite thin support he ranks among the Florida State League leaders and Lakeland claims him a key factor in their season.

Oelwein Raymond Learn Cleveland Todjans Lakeland Club Learn Indians Lakeland Florida Eirentit Orlando Hay Fayette Gross Letta Dingle Ovo Hig Marsing Las Red Erhardht Brooklyn Dodgers

U S Tennis Stars Reach Third Round in Davis Cup Singles

Four ranking players William Mt Johnston Norman E Brookes Clarence J Gritfin and S Howard Voshel win their way to the Davis Cup singles third round at the Casino club Newport R I August 12 Johnston defeats Irving Weinstein 6 3 6 8 6 2 in a testing match Seeded players face strong opposition as Nathan Niles Boston meets Griffin in today’s headline matchup.

Newport William Mt. Johnston California Norman E. Brookes Australia Clarence J. Gritfin S. Howard Voshel New York Johnston Irving Weinstein San Francisco Maten Nathan Niles Boston Griffin

Second Round Women’s Championship Tennis Today

Forest Hill N Y Aug 12 The second round of the new Women’s championship on the Westside courts proceeds with ranking players still alive. Mrs Molla B Mallon defeats Russ Caroma Winn to reach the third round while Miss Helen Wis faces Mrs H P Fak Elberon and Miss Mark ix Browne meets Miss Fenelope Anderson in singles. First round doubles include Browne and Mrs Dudley of California against Anderson and Isabella Muinford.

Forest Hill Tha Westside Molla B. Mallon New York Russ Caroma Winn Mountain Lakes WN. i Helen Wis Berkeley Cal H. P. Fak Elberon Mark ix Browne Los AngelIs Fenelope Anderson Rye N.Y Alisy Browne

Van Ginkel Eliminated In State Tennis Meet

Des Moines August 12 John Bailey Jr Oklahoma tennis star defeated J E B Van Ginkel Moines former city and state champion in the Iowa state tennis tournament at Wackonda Country Club in straight sets 6 5 7 5 The upset came as Van Ginkel was a leading contender for the crown held by Clayton W Paige The day saw other matches with No further upsets reported and players including Paige Bennett Swenmon and Pot tle advancing in the eliminations

Des Moines John Bailey, Jr Oklahoma J. EB. van Ginkel Moines Wackonda Country Club van Ginkel Clayton W. Paige Fort Dodge Milwaukee Ney Mahalla Drake University Ben Stilpen Omaha Ed Pottle Stilpen Scorts Paul Bennett Ted Swenmon Cedar Rapldy

First Presbyterians Beat Burton Ave Baptist 8 to 2

In Cedar River park last evening at the Sunday school baseball league First Presbyterian defeated Burton Ave Baptist 8 to 2. Witt and Lee pitched for the Presbyterians while Church and Miller worked for Burton Ave in a well played contest through six innings tied 2 all at one point.

First Presbyterians Burton Ave. Baptist Cedar River Park First Presbyterian Burton Avenue Baptista Ivas Witt and Lee Presbyterian Battery Church Miller Burton Avenue

Waterloo Tigers Fall 7 to 2 to Quasqueton

Waterloo Tigers were defeated by Quasqueton 7 to 2 on Sunday. The Waterloo battery was Gun and Tolke while Stodola and Sherritts formed the winners' battery. About 200 fans attended. Nemnters' infant fielding and Ondlee tontured the game.

Waterloo Tigers Quasqueton Gun Tolkefon Waterloo Battery Stodola Sherritts Nemnters Ondlee

Radio Program Listings Across U.S. Cities

A garbled TVA style chart lists radio stations in cities from Buffalo to Seattle with numerous program blocks including news concerts dances talks and lectures. Entries show stations WMAQ KYW WLS WDAR WIP KDEA and others with times from morning to late evening and various musical and talk formats.

Radio Digeat Associated Prosy AVGR Buffalo WMAQ Chicago Neswa Ore KYW Munto Tlk WIM Cincinnati W Dart Cleveland WSOC Davenport Otean Des Moines WWI Detroit News News Archeatra Biel Bedtima Bones PWX Havana Conert WOOS Jefferson City Tal WYDAF Kansas City Dane Courier-Tournal Louisyla Times WRBR New York WIZ STOR Newark WIP Philadelphia Wet Woo WDAR Izik Pittsburgh Snaslo KDEA ERCA Seattle WB2 Springfield

Fragmented OCR Snippet with Music Listings

A garbled OCR extract lists musical items and timings including orchestra, bands, and musical terms. It mentions bays, bands, and various stray numbers, suggesting a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper music page with incomplete captions and place names.

Bathing Beauties Feature Beach Scenes at Plaza Theatre

Home news reels show bathing beach scenes from Rivaralde park Waterloo and Cedar Falls with crowds and divers in Mack Sennett style. Club ponte, Plonickera games, tug of war, and Byrnes park tennis courts appear. Frank plans program additions.

Plaza Theatre Frank Rivaralde Park Waterloo Io River Cedar Falls Mack Sennett Pfonte Byrnes Park Nana Pictures Plaza

Theatrical listings at Rialto Crystal Plaza and Strand

The Rialto shows Things Theatrical and The Armong Express plus The Arizona Depression at Crystal with The Rendezvous at Plaza. The Strand features Why Men Leave Home led by Lewis Stone with Helene Chadwick. cast includes Mary Carr and William H. Mong.

John M. Stahl Strand Lawis Stone Opposita Alm Helene Chadwick Day Bupnett Mary Carr William VV. Mong Wedda Hopper Almaz Bennett Lewis Stone Helene Chadwick Alma, Bennett Hedda Hopper Wm. V. Mong

Palace Threats and Naval Collecting Amid Amusing Errors

A fragmented OCR note cites terms like palace threats and naval collecting with misspelled names. It mentions Derwent Comilaton and Tatth CWinle CU Por munition as unclear examples. The text appears as garbled historical shorthand with no clear event.

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