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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1920
Page
7
A column rants about Sunday papers, politics, and college sports. It cites debates over Sabbath newspapers, cabinet composition, and the Hawkeye conference stance on semi pro play, then shifts to high school basketball and track plans at East High, with lines on players like Capt. How, Tex, Dean, Parkin, Scripture, and Winslow and mentions Drake relays and a Cedar Rapids duel.
Cedar Rapids High prepares for a basketball season with a class series underway. Captain Barnes will coach the freshmen while Yerkes and Heintje Jensen lead the junior and senior squads. Remaining last year players compete for regular spots as coach Novak eyes a strong team, despite two missing stars Paterson and Troppenburg. Novak also aims to enter Penn relay carnival with a strong sprint medley team.
John A Heydler announced a meeting in New York on Saturday December 14 with Judge Landis presiding. Committees from the American National and minor leagues will draft a new constitution to replace the national agreement. Garry Herrmann and other officials will help craft the covenant. If ready a joint ratification meeting may follow on December 14.
Chicago fans arrange a banquet and homecoming for Johnny Evers, 1921 Cubs manager, with a signed contract from Grover Cleveland Alexander and word that pitcher Jim Vaughn is in shape for the team.
Iowa announces a 1921 baseball slate featuring twelve Big Ten conference games plus nonconference dates with Notre Dame and Ames. Coach James Ashmore expects a strong team as several 1920 players return, with openings noted for competition in Iowa City and road games at Chicago, Purdue, Northwestern, and South Bend.
Chicago December 7 Western conference basketball coaches voted to allow two players to be substituted out and back in once per game. They also approved that a held ball within the free throw line is moved 15 feet in front of the goal before play resumes.
Duke Slater Iowa tackle will be eligible to play for the Old Gold varsity in 1921 after the Big Ten conference ruled at Chicago that his status rests on degree candidacy. Slater has left liberal arts studies and is enrolled in the college of law. his bachelor of laws will be his only degree. William Kelly’s eligibility was not raised. if he earns a degree he will be ineligible, otherwise he may compete for a Hawkeye spot.
Miller Huggins returned to Cincinnati amid frustration after failed bids to strengthen the 1921 Yankees. Connie Mack declined to discuss Joey Dugan while Clark Griffith was unavailable. Huggins reported the league teams want compensation, not gifts, as he etc.
Chicago heavyweight Bill Brennan trains at Billy Grupp's gym after three weeks at the Thomas farm near Providence. He spars with Husky Playmates Kid Norfolk and Panama Joe Gans as he prepares for Jack Dempsey on December 14. Meanwhile Dempsey keeps grinding at sea aboard the Granite State with Al Reich attempting speed work before leaving. The piece notes past boxing payoffs for Snodgrass and Sharkey, and previews Lynch versus Herman for the bantam title at MSG on December 22 with top purses likely.
Cedar Rapids Iowa Dec 7 with the first game of the season scheduled one week from next Saturday night Coach Carruthers will keep the crimson and gold squad at top speed to argue with Ames The work has sharpened eye handling the ball The squad is strengthened by Raleigh Holt and Jorgson Tullar is out again Captain McFarlane and Steve Tabor likely guard positions Bruce West at center many players vying for forward spots Dooal little Martin and Liddle show ability but need fixes Kline improves daily Tatlor star at Fort Dodge high school and one of last years freshmen leaders Raleigan Holt limited to football and track but basketball experience could help page
Iowa State College athletics chief C. W. Mayser says newspaper reports suggest no football game with the University of Iowa in 1921, citing tradition and dates. He notes no official notice received, and outlines Ames home games with Coe Grinnell Missouri Kansas Nebraska and Kansas State alongside a likely homecoming date.
Pinkey Mitchell stepped into welterweight ranks and secured a ten round draw with title holder Jack Britton in a no decision bout. San Francisco police commissioners halted prize fighting in the city. Nearby, Harry Greb and Jeff Smith planned a ten round match at Motor Square Garden next Saturday. Akron and Baltimore reports note boxing showdowns and racing surplus funds directed to horse breeding and patron comfort.
Manager Miller Huggins declares no golfing by Yankees players once practice begins. Star names Ruth Shawkey Thor mahlen Shore and Pratt receive special notice as the team heads toward camp while Terry Keller seeks a return to boxing form. Jim Thorpe faces possible football retirement amid financial woes of Canton venture. An unrelated testimonial from June 11 1920 notes Dr Shatlenberger's stomach treatment and a Hotel Russell event.
Uncle Harry outlines the Fiume dispute involving D'Annunzio Italy and Yugoslavia. He notes Italy and Yugoslavia signed a settlement, but D'Annunzio rejects it and vows to stay. The three nation clash remains unresolved as the League of Nations eye a global role.
The Greater Waterloo Five prepare for practice next week with possible games against Reinbeck or Cedar Falls as the team forms. The third session is set for tomorrow at the YMCA gym with a larger turnout expected after the Elks minstrel event. Negotiations continue for use of the East High gym for pro games. armory floor is not yet secured. A team captain may not be named until the squad is fully organized.
The team announced Lyle McDonald, a former Ames player, will serve as manager and coach replacing Rolland McGuire as the squad remains in early preparation and seeks to prove its fitness and readiness.
Belgian billiard champion Edouard Horemans will attend the national finals in Chicago as a spectator then face Pierre Maupome in his first exhibition match. Horemans has defeated top European players in four or five years and will issue an international championship challenge after the national title is decided.
Ames, December 7. Football receipts totaling 35000 were taken in by Iowa State College this fall. The amount includes gate receipts from home games and cash guarantees from visiting schools. A homecoming crowd of 18800 at Ames-Iowa set attendance and paid admissions records with 22000 raised.
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