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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1924
Page
5
The article chronicles Hugh Walker of Coffeyville and his clashes with top heavies, detailing early fights, training origins, and reception in the boxing world. It highlights Walker's progress, notable opponents like Gus Hahn and Jack Gibbons, and his rise through amateur ranks to professional circles, noting media attention and career milestones.
In the National League standings St. Louis and Philadelphia lead with tight results. American League shows Cleveland and Philadelphia Detenit Reston tied at 4-4, with Chicago and Washington also posting. American Association, Western League, and other circuits feature a mix of scores and stragglers as teams seek early momentum.
Waterloo and Dubuque split a twin bill as the Hawks and Cardinals figure in a tight pennant race. Johnny Armstrong and Buck Freeman faced sharp foes in a busy road trip, with Otumwa games tightening standings and both teams posting strong offensive innings.
Yesterday's Homeruns note Fred Schulz and Claude Wil lowerby rejoining the Hawke with the latter favored to impact the opening battle. Ovid McCracken rests to oppose the Dabuauers in the Second. John O'Shea returns to Yinewup strengthening both defense and offense. Cletus Dixon Mada predicted three wins this season. five of six remaining contests needed. Postcards of the team go on sale to Jane today through Labor Day when a doubleheader vs Plowboys is set. proceeds fund champions.
A Sunnyside golf roundup notes A J Dunkelberg carded a hole in one on a temporary green at Sunnyside’s eighth hole from 225 yards, while Dr Thornton won the Ki Wants club championship consolation by beating GC N Shane and Wayne Raymond in a three cornered match. The report also covers scores and standings, with McClain and Bathie posting strong rounds and Knapp defeating Schuneman in the second flight of the championship.
Marshalltown Aug 28 Charles Heaney of Elmwood Country club and A H Matthews city champion defeated George Taylor Pro and Jona D Terry Cedar Rapids champion in a 36 hole four ball match at Elmswood course by 14 up. The focal pair led 7 up after nine then faded to tie after thirteen then surged again in the afternoon with Matthews posting 46 for the last nine and Heaney 37 for the first round.
Rock Island Illinois August 23 Hamilton replaced Stitk Williams in the eighth and drove in a key bases loaded run to spark a 10 to 6 win over Moline. McEwan Wente Hasselman and Parente contributed two base hits apiece as Rock Island evened the series with strong fielding and timely hits. Williams started for Moline allowing 14 hits while Hamilton held firm in relief.
Dennison issued 11 bases on balls but helped Dubuque to a 5 to 4 victory over the Bunnies yesterday in Cedar Rapids Va. The Reds rallied in the ninth with the bases loaded and Cunningham at bat, but he flied out for the final out as Dubuque held on.
The Hawks travel from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids where a disrupted trip and miscues led to a 5-0 loss. Key players: Armstrong, Meredith, Moore, Hepting, Cunningham, Swanson, Lobb. Dennison pitched for Cedar Rapids with solid defense backing him, while Dubuque struggled to capitalize on scoring chances. The game featured base hits from Hepting and Cunningham and several misplays that hampered the Hawks' late push.
Inside Golf offers technique tips from Chick Hvace on starting the backswing with a slight depression of the clubhead to let the left arm stretch naturally. The guidance emphasizes using hands only, avoiding a drooping left shoulder, and contrasts a stretched versus rigid arm for quick, springy action.
Henry Wingfield has been signed to manage Burlington for another season after reportedly receiving offers from multiple MV clubs. The speaker notes Waterloo and Dubuque were not among the likely choices, and expresses satisfaction with the Bees staying in Burlington.
At the University of Minnesota anxiety pre season begins with Coach Bil Spaulding naming Sept 15 as the start of Biz Ten practice at Northrop Field. The veterans return intact from tackle to tackle including Louis Gross Ted Cox George Abramson Chet Gay Don Cooper and a full backfield led by Carl Lidberg Marc Graham Lloyd Peterson and Herman Ascher with promising recruits like Clarence Schut Bob Peplaw Roger Wheeler Glen Tuttle Casmir Ziolkowski Hugh McDonald Fred Bauman and William Farmilee among others. Also noted British golfers arrive in New York to practice ahead of the Walker Cup matches.
Chicago exhibition tour plans announced after conferences between Charles A. Comiskey and John McGraw. The White Sox and Giants will sail around October 15 for a three to four week tour featuring games in Ireland Scotland England France Germany and Belgium.
Forest Hills reports William Tilden advances to the third round of the national men's singles championship after defeating Manuel Alonso in four sets. Several foreign stars including O’Hara Wood Schlingser Kalms Brugnon Gerbault Harada King Crocker suffer defeats. Contenders for the title include Johnston Richards Patterson and Patterson as noted by reports.
Washington failed to respond with the league lead in sight and now sits six games back of the Yankees who split a doubleheader with the Indians. The Browns beat the Capitals 8 to 6 in an unfamiliar Pans contest, while Cobb's Detroit split with Boston. The White Sox and Athletics split in Philadelphia. Pirates drop back four and a half as Giants idle. Cardinals take early series game 3 to 0 over the Cubs.
Los Angeles August 23. Former Iowa U grid star Paul Minick, a 1923 Big Ten standout, now tends Gloria Swanson’s Beverly Hills estate garden. Minick, who pursued a coaching dream on the coast, jokes he came to stay in shape by gardening while aiming to complete his law studies in a year.
Ygs Men's clubs of Iowa stage a state golf tournament at Sunny Side Country Club on Thursday September 21 featuring entrants from Waterloo Des Moines Wart Dodge Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Mason City Dubuque Keokuk and Ottumwa A state tennis tournament with two players from each city will also be held the same day Local club hosts a two week qualifying event at Byrnes park with 18 hole matches eight players per flight Top players include Ralph Miller Heinie Dallman Harold Perry Glenn Beers Leslie Schrubbee Ray Wilson Ray Paul and Leo Cohrt A stag banquet with Drake University alumni secretary Robert Finch as speaker completes the program Qualifying scores must be submitted to Dr G W Hospers by September 4.
New York heavyweight contenders Stribling Macon and Weght fought six rounds to a draw. In Bridgeport Jack Dulaney knocked out Frank Moody in the sixth round. Moody hit the floor five times. Tremaine meets Bud Taylor in a 16 round bout at the Olympic arena tonight. Hornsby projects a .612 batting average over recent period with 29 hits in 43 at bats. Olympic stars to compete in Canadian American Athletic meet. Gardini vs Hokoff card. Meyer wins golf finals at Clarinda with Sims. Mandell Horman bout canceled. Gulf water temps noted for Texas weather.
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