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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1924

Page

5

WaterTown Hawks Seek Wins in Dubuque Series

The Waterloo Hawks head to Dubuque for a six game set against the Mississippi Valley league rivals, led by Joe McDermott’s return and Fred Schult’s absence healing. Armstrong’s hurling corps faces a tough test as Dubuque hopes to overturn Waterloo’s urged pace with Climbing citizens and local fan enthusiasm.

Cletux Dixon Nis Armstrong Minsissippi Valley League wHlow Dubuque Waterloo Warriors Fred, Schutt Rockford Belvidere Ili Hawks Schutt Joe McDermott Shollenberger Bowman Oster Willoughby McCracken Malmeren Kettenbeil Fromman Waterloo Dubuque's Freeman Dixon Schult Fred Schult Milwaukee Herdhitting Heinie Schult Fred Frank Borle Anson Bert Weeden Rooster Kettenball Waterloo Southpaw Schultel

Firpo Hearing on Deportation Is Set in Court Sept 20

Luis Angel Firpo known as the Wid bull of the Pampas won a postponement in a deportation hearing. The hearing on perjury charges was rescheduled for Sept 20 after arguments between attorney Eyman Bushel and Dr Onnse before United States Commissioner Hitchcock. Firpo faces possible arrest warrant linked to his recent entry into the United States.

Conternational News Wire New York Luis Angel Firpo Pampas Eyman Bushel Firpo Barry Wits Neern Bea Eweight Bushel

Knipp and Nelson Face Main Bout at Electric Park

Knipp a local scrapper and Jack Nelson of Des Moines finalize training for a six round main event at Electric Park tomorrow night. Nelson, arriving this afternoon, is described as sturdy and hard hitting, closely matched in weight to Knipp. Promoter Ralph Alexander says the bout could be one of the season’s best. Two preliminaries also scheduled.

Tbert Knipp Jack Nelson Des Moines Electric Park Nelson Knipp Ralph Alexander

Standings Snapshot from Baseball Leagues

American League standings show New York 2, Chicago 14, Cleveland 13, Philadelphia 4, Boston 3, St Louis 2, Washington 6, Detroit 3. National League lists Brooklyn 7, Pittsburgh 4, Chicago 1, Boston 1, Philadelphia 5, St Louis 4, Cincinnati 3, New York 7. American Association games Toledo 9, Kansas City 2. Columbus 7, Milwaukee St Paul 5, Indianapolis 1. Western League Des Moines 6, Lincoln 0, Des Moines 6, Lincoln 0, Denver 2. Only games scheduled.

New York Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia Boston St Louis Washington Detroit Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati American Association Toledo Kansaw City Columbus Milwaukee St. Paul Indianapolis Louwisville Minneapolis Des Moines Lincoln Oia Denver Mississippi Valley Waterloo Veener Dubuque Lawe A Rock Island Ottumwa Nares Wed Cedar Rapideu Surlington Aes A Moline Ay Ag Marshalltown ' Os New York American League Seers Wanes Pet Carrott Wee Oe Philadelpha St Louisa St Maul Wees Mia Andianapolis Loutavilla Per Ha Tolada Kansas City Jan Alinneapolig Western Leagan Omaha Omaha _ W. Pet. Denver 235 Tulsa 9 one mee a0 a St Joseph as 52 3| OWahoma City Wichita

Quasqueton Ball Nine Beats Walker Then Falls to Ryan

In Quasqueton Iowa the Quasqueton baseball nine defeated Walker 6 to 2 on Saturday then lost 2 to 4 to Ryan on Sunday in a weekend series. Stadola pitched for Quasqueton with Houffer on Walker. Welker plated a late run for Walker and Clarks starred in the field. About 400 fans saw Sundays pitchers duel.

Walker Ryan Quasqueton Splii Sven Stadola Sheely Clarks Michales Welker Houffer

Pancho Villa Wins Wide Decision in New Orleans Ring Action

In New Orleans Pancho Villa the world flyweight champion won a clear decision over Amos Carlin of Jeannette Louisiana in a featured eight round bout. Other results include Sammy Mandell and Archie Walker both winning in Cleveland New York also reporting a Kid Sullivan Junior light title effort and a decisive 15 round victory over Johnny Martin.

New Orleans Pancho Villa Amos Carlin Jeannette Rmnds Johnsen Tit Tann—w. Ll Sibby N Jack Stone Newie Cleveland Sammy Mandell Rockford Archie Walker New York Martin

Yesterday's Homeruns and Player Totals Review

Baseball notes summarize Williams of the Phillies with a .5 total and 1s marks for Xotele and Salened Sie Amor icag Adel, reflecting yesterday's home run counts and player totals in a compact league update.

Williams Phillies

Red Grange firm as an iceman for 1924 season

The Chicago Daily News reports Harold Grange nicknamed Red has moved to Wheaton Illinois to work as an ice distributor during the summer. He will balance work with training including canoeing swimming and golf as he prepares for another strong Illinois season.

Grange Wheaton Robert J. Stanton Chicago Daily News Harold Grange Stanton Hives Red University Faltback Whale Altho Dol Iis Wheaton Ice Distributors

Inside Golf: The art of long irons and controlled swing

Chester G Horton explains the difference between irons and woods in golf. The iron demands skill and a three quarter swing with a tall back swing to gain distance while maintaining control. He previews a detailed section on the long iron in tomorrow's issue.

Chester G. Horton Seccea Plul Yaya “Chick” Evans Norrow Conarigtt Jenn F_ pee

Bragdon Opens vs Stimson in City Golf Meet

In the city golf meet opener Douglas Bragdon faces Merle Stimson hoping to reverse last year's result. Bragdon, city champion in 1922, is among favorites as Fred McClain and G. K. Cropper also loom large in the flat round.

Douglas Bragdon Merle Stimson Stimson Doug Fred McClain G. K. Cropper McClain Ruunner

Missouri Eleven to Play Before Record Crowds This Season

Missouri officials project a season with record attendance. The opener against Chicago at Stagg Field and trips to Oklahoma Nebraska and Ames are expected to draw large crowds. Home games include Washington and Kansas with limited seating at Rolling Field, plus a Kansas State visit.

Missouri Columbia University of Missouri Tiger Dow University of Chicago Staggfield Bengals Chicago Oklahoma Nebraska Ames Washington Kansas Kansas Aggies

Weissmuller Sets World Record in 100 Metres Free

Johnny Weissmuller swam the 100 metres free at the Vienna international meet in 58.10 seconds, a potential world record. The prior Weissmuller mark was 58.45 set at Alameda in July 1923.

Weissmuller Associated Press Paris Johnny Weissmuller Chicago Vienna Auto Alameda, Gah

Hawkeye Grid Team To Face Michigan At Ferry Field

Iowa sets trip to Ann Arbor in fall to renew a meeting with Michigan on Ferry Field. It would be the first Iowa on Michigan soil in 24 years and the second encounter since 1902 with Big Ten champions Yost’s squad as the Hawkeyes chase a repeat of the 1900 victory.

Town City Hawkeye Ann Arbor Ferry Field Iowa Yost

Tunney retains crown as Lohman fails to topple champ

Gene Tunney defends his light heavyweight title with a technical knockout over Joe Lohman in Columbus. After seven and a half rounds, Referee Matt Hinkle stopped the bout amid Tunney's powerful rights to Lohman's stomach and jaw.

Columbus Gene Funney Greenwich Village Joe Lohman Matt Hinkle Tunney Letta

State Horseshoe Tourney Set for Aug 27 at Iowa Fair

Des Moines reports the fifth annual state horseshoe pitching tournament runs Aug 27 to 29 at the Iowa State Fair. Entry closes noon Aug 25. Individual competitors include J R Hanson Fort Dodge Merle Robins Amos Walter Miller Marshalltown Frank Campbell Wankee Royce Reimers Adair S G Harvey Des Moines Danial Marohn. Prizes total 675 dollars plus medals under National Horseshoe Pitchers rules.

Des Moines A. R. Corey J. R. Hanson Fort. Dodge Merle Robins Amos Walter Miller Marshalltown Frank Campbell Wankee Royce Reimers Adair S. G. Harvey Harlan Danial Marohn City National Horseshoe Pitchers’ Association Eanes

Bennett and Swenson Capture Iowa State Tennis Doubles

Bennett and Swenson won the Iowa state doubles title yesterday at Des Moines Ave Wakonda defeating Coggeshall and Stotts in three straight sets 6-4 6-4 6-4. The match featured a steady serve battle with the champions breaking through on critical returns.

Bennett Swenson Iowa Des Moines Ave Wakonda Coggeshall Stotts

Pitchers Take Spotlight As Season Faces Pitchers Take Spotlight

In crucial late season games pitchers star as hurlers reshape the standings. Joe Bush blanked Chicago and Yankees won 2 0 to gain 2 1/2 games. Detroit fell 8 3 to Washington delaying their push. Grimes and Sheehan lost in long games. Coveleski and Aldridge won for Cleveland and Boston. Cy Williams homered to spark a 5 4 Philadelphia win over St Louis.

Presa Yankees Joe Bush Chicago Robertson Connally Detroit Washington Senators Tom Sheehan Burleigh Grimes Giants Pirates New York Reds Grimes Pirate Brooklyn Vic Aldridge Boston Cubs Yeorgin Covelesxie Cleveland Wingard Red Sox Cy Williams Philly Cardinals

Rotary golfers finish first round of Sunny Side tourney

Local Rotary members at Sunny Side Country Club concluded the opening round of their annual golf tournament. Second round pairings were announced with several tight matches and upsets noted, including Burt losing to Klebenstein 2 and 4.

Sunnyside A. W. Bryant H. B. Chandler H.W. Sleworth M. H. Cook N. Shane R. O. Hutchison W. M. Sheldon RG. Smock Oelwein Rotary Sunnyside Country Club Austin Burt Roy Smock L. A. Khebenstein

Ohio State Seeks 1925 Army-Navy Grid Contest

Negotiations began to bring a prestige interservice football game to Ohio Stadium in November 1925. H B Dickson of the Columbus conventions association presented invitations to President Coolidge, Secretary Weeks and General Hines for the Army-Navy classic in the Midwest.

Columbus Army-Navy Ohio Stadium H. B. Dickson Columbus Conventions Association Coolidge Weeks Hines Middle West

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