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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1925
Page
13
The United States Department of Agriculture evaluated nearly 290 potential control methods over the past year to identify effective approaches against the cotton boll weevil.
Pairings for the annual junior Black Hawk County tennis tournament were revealed Saturday. First round play at Sunnyside Country Club this afternoon features matches including Wendell Johnson vs George Hutchison and Azeltine vs Francis Thompson. Second round planned for Tuesday with semifinals Thursday and final Saturday. John Carson cannot defend his title due to age limit.
Merle Stimson topped qualifiers with a 74 to lead the club championship, as the first round began yesterday and will wrap next Saturday evening. Fred McClain shot 76 for second low qualifier while defending champ C. K. Cropper and Burr Lichty tied for third at 77 amid upsets and eight championship flight pairings.
Ralph Alexander, matchmaker, seeks a Nelson bout to face Glen Sage or Harry Yahn at Electric Park. Decision on opponent to be made Wednesday night after a six round windup. Sage, Yahn, and other undercard bouts feature Jack Akins and Bob White rematch prospects.
A Idaho jury held that farmers may shoot game birds harming crops under state law. Ralph Hyslop of Nampa faced trial for out of season pheasant shooting, citing crop damage and losses of about $1,150. Witnesses described pheasants’ crop destruction and harm to poultry, fueling debate over pheasant importation and native bird protection.
Town City, Aug 17. Iowa athletes show crossovers as four of the last six Hawkeye track lettermen also earned football letters. Lester Belding, Charles Brookins, Chan Coulter, and Ray Dauber combined success in both sports amid coach caution on injuries.
A chaotic recap details multiple miscues and near misses as the Hawks clash with the Islanders. Highlights include Dorsey and Nero Dorsey facing fines, McCaffrey and Clarke notable plays, and Worthington's fielding efforts as supporters anticipate a Marshalltown visit this weekend.
Cape Gris Nez France August 17 AP Gertrude Ederle prepares for the Channel crossing to Dover to become the first woman swimmer to conquer this Atlantic arm. She plans to leave at 7 45 am from the cape with support from tug Lamarinie and a quartet of fellow swimmers and a four piece band.
Rath Packing Company baseball team beat New Hartford 9 to 2 yesterday afternoon. Ben der and Adland formed Rath's battery with solid pitching and defense limiting opponents to six hits. Duffy started for New Hartford but could not control Rath early as the winners built a decisive lead. Rath meets Eagle Center next Sunday afternoon.
A fragmented listing of radio stations, show types, times, and programs across Des Moines Davenport Chicago Detroit and other hubs. Mentions musical programs chimes concert organ recital baseball scores and orchestral schedules with various call letters and times.
Waterloo theatres present a varied bill this week with Strand showing The Lucky Devil starring Richard Dix and Esther Ralston, featuring an auto race sequence. The Ringo presents America, a Dey W. Griffith epic. Palace showcases The Sign of the Cactus with Jack Joxie in a western romance amid a rancher iron company dispute.
Charles City Collesions defeated the Moline Eagles 14 to 4 in an afternoon game at Charles City Ia. The Eagles showed little resistance as the locals dominated from start to finish. Upcoming schedule lists Hampton as the next opponent. Manager Gailey and his team have won eight straight games.
A fragmented report notes Cox, a New York recruit, linked with Breality and Mullins in a bout setup. It mentions Dempsey, Piane, Chitty Prom, and a Boston bank angle tied to a 100000 stake. The piece hints at a Lafayette angle and a September-era significance in Massachusetts. Located coverage centers on boxing and regional figureheads.
Bathie from Sunnyside Country Club and Bob Randall of Curry Pennsylvania are paired for the Western Open qualifying at Youngstown Ohio. They will tee off at 10 55 a m and play 36 holes Thursday with another 36 Friday and a final 36 Saturday. The low medal score wins the championship cup. The field includes Willie McFarlane Hagen Sarazen Diegel and Walker among others.
East Side residents are warned that utilities bills must be paid by the 23rd at 8 30 P M to avoid delinquent penalties. The notice calls for timely payment of gas and electricity charges.
Independence baseball team edged Quasqueton 3 to 2 in a 10 inning game at home yesterday. Battery was Miller and Svener for Independence while Jones and Sherrets pitched for Quasqueton.
Parkersburg defeated Doughherty 3 to 1 in a Sunday baseball game. Parkersburg earned all runs in the seventh inning as Stickney and Patterson singled and Franks hit a triple to drive in two. Patterson and Hopkins pitched well with Patterson fanning several batters.
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