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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1917
Page
5
New York, Dec. 11. War pressures push for a radical re adjustment of professional baseball rosters to a maximum of 25 players, with debate centering on whether 18 or 20 should be allowed. Magnates in both leagues clash over costs, travel, and competitive balance as the rule likely shifts during 1918.
Joe Sage was elected captain of East's 1918 football team at a banquet at the Ellis hotel. The selection, on the first ballot, was unanimous and Sage, brother of Evan Sage, is praised as a reliable defensive player and tower of strength on both sides. Thirty three guests attended as talks were given by C. W. Kline F. J. Miller Evan Seege and the captain elect. Former coach Jank Skein could not attend.
Reader asks for a greater left hander than Ruba Waddell. Marvin Goodwin of the St. Louis Cardinals is praised as a pitching sensation who may move to the big leagues. Des Moines all star game weather hurt performance. Dubuque Seminary plans to add Julius Schultz and Jim Shearer from Mason City. eight West High players graduate next spring. Pennsylvania 1916 team shows near perfect service to country, a wartime athletic record.
Pete Herman beat Joe Tuber in six rounds in Philadelphia while Pat Moore won over Arthur Simons in a 15 round bout in New Orleans. Bill Brennan defeated Homer Smith in ten rounds at Racine. Clara C Haywood elected honorary member of the National Association of Amateur Billiard Players with rights to compete in New York events. George T Moon elected president. Permits for the fights were issued.
The article notes a two week suspension in Cleveland following Jimmie Wilson's fatal injury. It reports Johnny Dundee stopping Barving Kunz in Bridgeport in five rounds. Early Puryear defeats Robbie Burns in Tulsa in the international wrestling tournament in New York. Yussief Has sane Qulgarias beats Fred Pilak of Finland, Joseph Rogers defeats Harry Stevens of England, and Wiadek Zbyszka of Poland beats Pierre Le Belge of Belgium. Ben Reuben at Great Lakes naval training station and Johnny Mey of Sheboygan wrestle three hours to a draw in Caillyn.
Franks Moran era left hooks fade as Jack Hendricks faces Neal Allison at the Waterloo theatre in a clash billed as the year’s best. Hendricks promises a power wallop called the dream maker delivered from either hand while Allison seeks upset to earn a shot at Benny Leonard. A large crowd is expected as both fighters pledge aggressive, decisive action Wednesday night.
New York December 11 wartime baseball problems including salary cuts extra taxes shorter schedules and lower player limits faced National League members at their annual meeting. No formal action was planned until a joint conference with the other major leagues in Chicago next week. Reading of reports and election of officers were the only formal items on today's stay. Indianapolis transfer of ownership of the American Association club and players from James C. McGill and William Smith to a focal syndicate was anticipated by Thomas J. Hickey president of the American Association who declined to name the prospective buyers.
West High of Waterloo heads to Independence as Cedar Valley Basketball league kicks off Friday. Reinbeck to Marion and Cedar Falls to Reinbeck, with East High remaining in the league despite no coach. Iowa Falls hosts Cedar Falls in a gym opener with veterans and strong material on hand.
Columbus report of heavyweight bout where Fred Fulton of Columbus KOed Porky Flynn of Boston in the second round. Fulton dominated from the start landing sharp left hooks and rights. Flynn never rose. Fulton hinted at a future title shot if Jess Willard ignores challenges.
Advertisement notes White Roop Taxiing now operates day and night with careful drivers. Includes telephone number 590 and claims cure for colds in Russia with Grove's signature on box and 30 cent price.
Des Moines reports Camp Dodge will field two basketball teams the officers and enlisted men with no cross play. Floyd Thomas coaches until Griffith resumes. Officers began practicing, captained by Huge with others from Nebraska Iowa and North Dakota. Practices hampered by limited gym time at central YMCA.
The Western league meetings in St Joseph decide to base headquarters there and move from Kansas City after year start. President Dickerson to pick two new cities to replace Denver and Lincoln, with visits to Tulsa Oklahoma City Davenport Peoria and Rockford for selections. Umpires Spike Shannon Con Daly and Marty Fitzpatrick signed for next season. Real estate transfers list several Waterloo and area parcels with values noted.
Burlesque star Fred Binder headlines at Waterloo in In the Air with the Girla From the Follies and a 20 girl chorus. Majestic Theatre presents road show No 2 with The Corner Store, Lincoln of the U.S.A., Over There and Over Here, and other acts. Plaza Theatre screens The Painted Doll a radical Russia art film, while Palace features Their Compact with Bushman and Bayne, Ace High Horton, and Norrest in a western-life drama with an all-star Metro cast.
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