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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1920

Page

7

Waterloo Legion Nets Initial Victory Over Reinbeck

Waterloo American Legion five beat Reinbeck 32 to 26 at the M C A gym in their first appearance of the season. Richardson led scoring with 36 points, while Milo Miller and Douglas Bragdon shared center duties and Reinbeck’s Listh topped their lineup. The game featured fast, clean play and a determined Waterloo comeback after halftime.

Waterloo American Legion Reinbeck Black Hawk County Woods Lyle McDonald Legionnaires I Richardson Richardson McDonald's Milo Miller Douglas Bragdon Lisith Moller Waterloos Stubbs Richard Son M. Miller OO Connor Bragdon B. Miller Fergusor O'Connor Seeger Ferguson McDonald Engies Smith Ort Bieber Cooper Don Engles J Braggen Bieter Bruce Gates Michisua Travelers The Camels Bolsheviks

White Sox Sign High School Pitching Star King

Lexington Kentucky December 23 1921 nimble pitcher Stanley M Bud King a former Lexington High School star with a 21–4 1924 semi pro record who signed with the Chicago White Sox for 1922 He can deliver overhand sidearm and underhand pitches and relies on a strong fastball and slow curve to dazzle critics.

Lexington Lynch Cynthiana Stanley M Bud) King Euaropion Kenttuck Chicgo White Sox Bing Chicago Hery Geta Louisville American Association King Lexington Hight Kentucky Boys’ High School of Louisville McClellan Stanley Reese

New York Basketball Team Seeks Games Here

Waterloo professionals challenge a local club during the week of February 20 seeking games with the New York National basketball team, which has toured the west previously defeating outfits in Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota. Edward J. Doyle 163 Russell Street Brooklyn offers contact for scheduling. The notice appears among local advertisements including a Cranex advertisement for Christmas candles.

Waterloo New York Greater New York West Tinois Wisconsin Minnesota Edward J. Doyle Russell Street Brooklyn N.Y

A Rope Of Sand And Odds And Ends Of News

A jumble of notes and quips from Iowa town correspondents and readers. Nonsense about Christmas, weather, and fashion mingles with brief mentions of local figures, reform talk, and a curious reference to a murder case headline shorthand.

Johnson Not to Quit Under Fire in Baseball Rows

Chicago reports President Ban Johnson will not resign as American League head despite harassment from a faction within the league. He vows to stay until baseball is purged of dishonesty and restored to sportsmanship, amid clashes over a new board and support for Judge Landis.

American League Chicago Ban Johnson League Johnson T. L. Huston New York Yankees Huston New York Landis National Commission Garry Herrmann The National Judge Landis Artncal

Plan for Iowa American Legion basketball tournament

Des Moines hosts a planned state Legion basketball championship with six districts Mason City Des Moines Waterloo Iowa City Ottumwa and Atlantic. District winners advance to a Des Moines tournament to crown the state title. Northern section led by N. S. Sharp Mason City and Des Moines district led by Al Jensen Argonne post.

Des Moines American Legion Iowa Owa Legion Arfenne Mason City Waterloo Towa City Ottumwa Atlantic N. 5 Sharp al Jensen Argonne Post

Iowa Teachers Seek Pension Bill For Next Legislature

Des Moines reports the Iowa State Teachers Association and county superintendents adopt a pension bill inspired by Michigan law. The measure aims to fund Iowa teachers, with focus on early school funding and urging immediate legislative action. A January 7 meeting will finalize plans and sponsor choices.

Des Moines Iowa State Teachers Association General Assembly P.e.mcclenahan Iowa Michigan Tyne

Reynolds Jensen Wrestling Match Set for Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids a Dec 3 The Reynolds Jensen wrestling match scheduled for Dec 29 is expected to crown a new 145 pound champion Jensen claims Reynolds is tailor made for him and will issue a $10 forfeit until final articles are signed reports from El Paso say the Matty Matsuda bout drew 2 509 fans and was bitterly contested with Reynolds sidelined by an infected arm while in Omaha Jensen prepares by training with Farmer Burns and UNLAN cigars as bait for conditioning.

Cedar Rapids Jensen St. Paul iReynolds Jack el Paso Reynolds Matty Matsuda Annals of Texas Omaha Farmer

Six Man Bowling Teams Sought by American Bowling Congress

Chicago reports a push to raise teams from five to six bowlers. A national vote showed 216 favor keeping five, 222 backing four man leagues, and 77 in favor of six men. Buffalo will decide at the next American Bowling Congress convention.

Chicago American Bowling Congress Judes Howard Buffalo Ithe Spont St. Louis

Ohio State Practices Today at Palo Alto

Ohio State University football players, bound for Pasadena to face California on New Year’s Day, plan an extended practice on the Leland Stanford field in Palo Alto today. California, Pacific Coast Conference champions, increased practice intensity after sighting their future foe.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Ohio State University California University of California Pasadena Leland Stanford Palo Alto Here Columbus

Des Moines High Schools Make Swimming a Major Sport

The central athletic committee declared swimming a major sport for Des Moines high schools, shifting eligibility under school authority. Varsity competition against Ames and Iowa City meets is planned, with class races in January and future city track style meets overseen by school managers and coaches.

Des Moines Central Athletic Committee Margaret McKee Ames Iowa City Ames College Iowa University Russell

Iowa to index Revolutionary ancestry records

Des Moines reports Edgar Harlan proposes a program to map Iowa residents with revolutionary lineage. He will ask S A R and D A R members for photos and completed questionnaires to compile volumes for the state historical department archives. He estimates about 2100 descendants live in Iowa. The state genealogical library is highly regarded.

Des Moines Edgar Harlan State Historical Department Iowa Historical Department Harlan United States

Lynch Wins Bantam Crown In Thrilling MSG Fight

Joseph Aloysius Lynch defeats Pete Herman by decision in 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden to claim the world bantamweight title. The New Orleans challenger held brief leads in rounds but Lynch dominated with punches, while injuries and crowd cheering marked the bout. Gross receipts totaled 74,881 dollars, with Herman earning 37,346 and Lynch 7,500 after deductions.

Henry L. Farrell United_Press New York Joseph Aloysius Lynch Erin West Side Pete Herman Lynch Herman Jack Sharkey Pete London Pete Hermion New Orleans Jove Lynch Imperator England Jimmy Wilde Madison Square Garden

La Porte Mat Star Seeks Rematch With Myre in Lincoln

Jack Rosauer of La Porte prepares for a two month wrestling tour starting westward. He intends to meet Clarence Eklund in Lincoln Nebraska in January for the light heavyweight world title. Eklund, now in Billings Montana, also pursues Myre and had taken the championship.

LA Porte Mat Myre LaPorte City Jack Rosauer Helmer Myre Forest City Grappler Rosauer Clarence’ Eklund Lincoln Neb Eklund Billings Mont

Opportunity Arrives Late for Bes Good Fellow

The note indicates a chance may come next year for Bes Good Fellow, suggesting delayed opportunity and uncertainty about timing.

Stinchcomb Engaged En Route To Pasadena Game

Ohio State All American halfback Pete Stinchcomb announces engagement to Miss Anne Summers of Columbus as he travels to Pasadena for the California game on New Year's Day. The wedding date will be fixed after the squad returns.

Chicago Pete” Stinchcomb Ohio State University Stinchcomb Anne Jane Summers Columbus Pasadena Cal California

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