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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1927

Page

7

Pheasant Protection Talk Highlights Iowa Game Policy

W E Albert Iowa state game warden spoke at the Armorican Game Protective association session in New York. He urged habitat planting and forest cover, described ringneck pheasant introductions in Iowa since 1909 10, and noted open seasons and transplantation efforts to boost native game while protecting crops.

New York Armorican Game Protective Association Pennsylvania W. E. Albert Iowa

Ringneck pheasants prove adaptable to varied farms in Iowa report

An Iowa article notes pheasants released in new sections adapt better than captive birds, with healthy juveniles and no disease observed. It discusses farmer attitudes toward hunters, gate-closing rules, and the role of courteous hunting. A future crop study will analyze pheasant crop contents to confirm food habits.

Sture Towa Iowa Prairies England Iowa Knights of the Bud Fish and Game Department Ringneck Elidora Eldora Ta Land

Shell Rock Edges New Hartford 19 to 18 in Thrilling Clash

In Shell Rock last night, Shell Rock defeated New Hartford 19 18 in a close game. Sub forward Verrier scored the winning basket with under two minutes left after Daniels was ejected on a personal foul. Visitors led 11 to 10 at the half.

Shell Rock New Hartford Verrier Daniels Jehead

Iowa Notre Dame Card Baseball Dates Announced

The schedule lists two baseball games next spring between Iowa and Notre Dame with matches at South Bend on April 21 and in Iowa City on May 12. Also noted are a basketball matchup and a track meet set for February 11 in the same period. Marquette to face Holy Cross in a 1928 football return in Worcester.

Towa City Ipi Notre Dame Iowa South Bend Hawkers Trish Kerri Marquette Holy Cross Wis Marquetteniversity Hals Cross Worcester Mass

Fights Last Night In Assorted Boxing Notes

Boxing results feature Matassis winning a decision over Young Devnney with several others like Lerour and Molina noted. Multiple bouts mention wins by Whitey Nels Maen and kit Roberts with various opponents including Kid Warland and Vance Dundee. The sparse recap lists losses and byes across a range of cities.

Matassis Fo Rar Clenens Atchison Kar Ont Arie Benen St Pau Ray Krause Vein Young Devnney Perry Tonys Lerour Dex Molina Knorkedd Fur Kit Roberts Waterion Jackie Brown Tes Memes Knorked Waserlos Whitey Nels Maen Kid Querte Masgneuiv Newark MicaRo Pete Nebo Indianapyils Wiesand Bye Falo Frankie Wine Renndup Movs Drew Mi Micky O'Dowd Muncie Ind Oklahoma Okla Los Angeles Baltimore Baby Dee Guns Teds Angeles

Hawkeyes Seek First Victory Over Notre Dame Quintet

University of Iowa coach Sam Barry is tuning up his squad for a rare Monday home clash with Notre Dame, aiming to reverse a history of narrow losses. Iowa's offense and defense show kinks after the Knox game as guards McConnell Hogan and Dearth maneuver to improve scoring and pressure. Notre Dame has dominated past matchups by small margins, with recent meetings swinging on late action.

Courier Towa City University of Iowa Hawkeye Notre Dame Sam Barry Knox Iowans Barry Fred Lawson Sturlington McConnell Hogan Illinois Collegians Town Kinnan Harrison Altho Wilcox Tinogood Barley South Bend

Presbyterian Seniors Open Season with 18–6 Win

First Presbyterian senior basketball team defeated Castle Hill 18 to 6 in the home opener at First Presbyterian gym. Urbana high later beat Van Horne high 16 to 12 for its third straight win this season in Urbana Iowa.

Presbyterian Castle Hill First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Gymnasium Castile Bill Independents Owe Tsed Apochte

Iowa Football Prospects and Local Baseball News Record

Iowa sports chatter notes optimism for a strong 1898 football season with two varsity teams and a possible dominant eleven. Ernest Orst, ex Bunny outfielder, was released by the St Louis Cardinals to Houston Texas League, signaling a needed adjustment. Radio fans heard Iowa City coverage of the Knox game with local personalities and station lineup described, while Elkhart and Chicago reports mention a high school grid backfield, a touchdown dash, and praise for a powerful formation and playmaking potential.

Ernest Orst Louis Cardinals Houston Orstain

Ty AL DEMAREE and the Flowers death impact on boxing titles

The untimely death of Tiger Flowers may smooth Mickel Walker's path to tying Rob Fitzsimmons with three titles. Fitzsimmons held middleweight and heavyweight crowns. light-heavy and other divisions were not then recognized. Flowers, known for unorthodox style and clowning, troubled Walker as a popular club fighter who provided fan-friendly exhibitions.

Tiger Flowers Mickel Walker Rob Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Walker Flowers Hery Greb

Dike High Quint Defeats Janesville 29 to 13

Dike high basketball team defeated Janesville 29 to 13 here last night. Anderson was high scorer for Dike with 13 points. Taylor starred as guard. The score at the half stood a low 11 to 4.

Dike, Ta Dike High Janesville Anderson Dike Taylor

Marshalltown Aims for Banner 1928 Baseball Year

Marshalltown plans a 1928 Mississippi Valley league season backed by the chamber of commerce and the Baseball Fans Association. A committee will coordinate funds, with the chamber helping raise money and endorse a city club. The aim is a broad, citywide effort with many fundraising days to support the team.

Marshalltown Chamber of Commerce Bill" Anderson Baseball Fans’ Association East Court Room Fans’ Association H. H. Hunt Chamber Anderson Scott Cornell Mount Vernon Paul Scott

Fans plan fair using Legion hall ball nights

President Anderson urged the American Legion post to permit use of its hall for a fair. The fans’ association secured the ball for four nights Wednesday through Saturday, December 14, 15, 16 and 27.

Anderson American Legion Post Fans’ Association

Iowa Seeks Multiple Football Schedules Under Big Ten Plan

University of Iowa plans limit to no more than three games for first and second teams next season as the Big Ten weighs two-team schedules. Dr. Belting notes more players will gain eligibility, with Iowa outlining a schedule including home clashes with Minnesota and Wisconsin and road tests at Chicago Ohio State and Michigan. Drafting of the second team card to begin soon.

Courier Special Service Iowa City University of Iowa P. E. Belting Towa Big Ten Belting Michigan The State University Ess Minnesota Wisconsin Chicago Ohio State

Monmouth to Open 1928 Iowa Grid Schedule at Iowa City

Iowa's 1928 football schedule opens October 6 in Iowa City against Monmouth College. Coach Burton Ingwersen announces the 1928 campaign with a prior meeting this year in Iowa City where Iowa defeated Monmouth 22 to 6.

Iowa City Iowa Monmouth College Burton Ingwersen Monmouth

Dual system of eight champions will be cleared

New London, Conn. December 7. The National Boxing Association president Thomas E. Donohue proposed a championship elimination format to unify titles. A Slattery Loughran matchup at Madison Square Garden would crown a world light heavyweight contender with winners facing Leo Lomski. Flyweight plans include Jarvis Belanger and Genera contests to unify the division. The Schwartz Brown world flyweight bout is slated for December 16 at MSG.

New London Conn Thomas E. Donohue National Boxing Association New York Athletic Commission Donohue Madison Square Garden Jimmy Slattery Buffalo Tommy Loughran Philadelphia New York Slattery-Loughran Leo Lomski Aberdeen Wash Ernie Jarvis French Belanger Toronto Jarvis-Belanger Frankie Genera New York City Izzy Schwartz Newsboy Brown Schwartz-Brown New York Commission

Wartburg College Opens Season Thursday

Wartburg College varsity basketball opens its season Thursday in Waverly against Webster City Junior College. Expected starters include Sergers Deubler T Hecker R Steege and Schmale.

Courier Special Service Waverly Wartburg College Webster City Wartburg Sergers Deubler T. Hecker R. Steege Schmale

Majors given K lashing by Mike Sexton at meet

Dallas Tex Dec 1 Recommendations for revision of rules governing player deals and reclassification of minor circuits dominated the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues convention. President Mike H Sexton criticized major league scouting and proposed population based classes and tighter control over signing players to curb trading and high salaries.

Dallas Tex National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Mike H. Sexton Sexton National Association

Havana Ribbon cigar forces nickel price marketing push

An ad extols the Havana Ribbon cigar as a nickel price miracle. It claims the brand rose from nickel-quality to premium status selling by the million for quality, inviting buyers to try one and return for more, asserting its tobacco, mild flavor, and value.

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