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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1912

Page

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Referee Max Gorman to Officiate Des Moines Bout

Max Gorman a veteran wrestler and manager of Paul Prehm has been chosen to referee tonight's two fall finish match between William Klem the Peddler and Kern at the Armory. The program also features Maténda the Japanese wrestler in the semi final and a victory for Carl Brown over Guy Elliott in Coal City signaling Brown's continued rise.

Max Gorman Majonity Paul Prehm Tonicht William Klem Kern Gorman Henry Ordemen Minneapolis Des Moines Armory Joe Kern William Kiem Hitle Cardi Brown Feddler Miller Brown Klem Maténda Mac’’ MacDonald Coal i Guy Elliott Elliott Matsuda

Illinois Coach Arouses Interest With New Aid in Football

Minneapolis dispatch reports Illinois abolishes graduate coaching in football and Urbana camp movements draw attention from rival schools. Zuppke, newly signed coach, has limited college coaching experience but a record of success with high school teams. Observers say prep and high school coaching offer groundwork for college duties and may affect conference schedules this year.

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Illini face heightened scrutiny over conference schedule

In Urleans the conference notes indicate Illinois will be a stronger force next season. Rivalries sharpen focus on Illinois and the tight monitoring of schedule making and the playing season upcoming.

Illinois

Ames Rejects Plan to Reestablish State College Track Meet

Ames Iowa views the proposed reestablishment of the old state college track meet with little enthusiasm. Officials and students doubt the event would surpass the Missouri Valley meet, while coach Jack Watson offers cautious support. Basketball work continues as exams and holidays limit attention.

Ames Iowa State College Missouri Valley Clyde Williams

Rabbit hunting by automobile charms locals in Atlantic

F. M. Nebe tests a new sport by mounting on a saddle behind his car and using bright lamps to attract rabbits to the road. He shoots from his saddle, bringing home a string of rabbit meat in minutes. Others plan to try the method as lamps draw rabbits into the highway.

Atlantic. Ja F. M. Nebe &Shine Board of Insanity Ones Nebe

Ritchie Aims for Easy Money After Title Win

Willie Ritchie plans to capitalize on his lightweight champion status by pursuing lucrative bouts in San Francisco and beyond. He demands a $10,000 purse for any return fight and is willing to face Wolgast again, while ruling out a bout with Packey McFarland due to weight requirements. Packey McFarland praised Ritchie after his Wolgast victory.

San Francisco Cal Willie Ritchie Hays Wolcast Ritchie Hilly Nolan Willie Billy Gibson New York Gibson Chicago Wolgast Jim Caffroth Tom Jones Packey McFarland Packey Willie An

Luther McCarty Poised for New Year’s Bout in Los Angeles

Luther McCarty trains hard for a big fight against Al Palzer on New Year’s Day in Los Angeles. Local fans expect McCarty to carry most of the betting money as his eastern reputation grows. Palzer and manager Tom O’Rourke remain a noted presence, but McCarty’s recent form has elevated championship expectations.

Los Angeles Cal A! Palzer Tom O' Rourke Luther McCarty Luther Welch Jim Flynn McCarty

Palzer and Luther Prepare for Heavyweight Showdown

Luther Palzer and opponent Flynn grow closer to their fight as Palzer tightens training while weighing around 210 pounds and McCarty’s victory over Flynn feeds belief in a tough challenge. Tom O Rourke bets ten thousand dollars on Palzer with Nat Goodwin planning to match the stake noting McCarty as a top heavyweight.

Palzer Luther Heroiice Flynn Lusher Palser Lowan Ife McCarty Tom O'' Rourke Nat Goodwin

Keokuk Fangs Despondent Over Baseball Financing

Keokuk Iowa December 14 The Keokuk Baseball association faces a funding dead end as the Industrial association refuses to support the club for next year. Secretary Sterne received a blunt letter from Industrial Manager John DeWitt saying they cannot underwrite the team or set a precedent for others. Despite this, some insist baseball remains a matter of public interest and urge citizen support to keep the season alive.

Keokuk Keokuk Baseball Association Industrial Association Central Association Sterne The Baseball Association John DeWitt Ball Association

Leaders Lost to Tailenders in Local Bowling Night

The Macks, city league leaders, fell two of three to the Invincibles at Jackman alleys. Weil of the Invincibles won top honors with 225 and the season's high average 194. Mackin led his team with a 188 1-2 average and top game as scores listed show Invincibles dominant through the meet. Dubuque visits Jackman alleys tonight for three more matches as Joe Lorenz headlines a strong Dubuque squad. A turkey shoot at Waterloo gun club starts Monday at 10 am with prizes for participants. Health ads note Foley Kidney Pills as remedies for kidney and bladder troubles.

Macks Invincibles Jackman Alleys Weil Mackin Runyen Hanson Peirson Jessen Dubuque Jackman Joe Lorenz Waterloo

Perishable Parcel Rules Draw Postmaster Into Test Of Judgment

Postmaster W R Law must qualify as expert judge of vegetable and animal matter before January 1 to assess and sort perishable parcels. Undeliverable items may be destroyed or given to charities while goods kept may go to city charity officials for hospitals or schools. Arrangements for post January 1 deliveries proceed. government offers $25 monthly for horse and wagon rental.

W. R. Law Parcels Post

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