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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1920

Page

5

Makers of Grid Rules Meet Soon

Chicago will host the annual intercollegiate meeting at the Hotel Sherman on December 29 with delegates from nearly every college. The agenda includes universal eligibility rules and potential changes to the football code, after a history of rule-making shifts led by Walter Camp and the West.

Chicago Intercollegiate Association Sherman University of Chicago Penn State Coach State Princeton Western Conference of Colleges Rules Walter Camp A. A. Stage Dr. Everett Illinois

A tangled seasonal verse and prose collage

A collage of fragmented verse and prose scenes mixing romance and nostalgia. It references distant locales, a prison, a holiday mood, and reflections on Christmas, newspapers, and readers. The mosaic touches on love, danger, sport, and public life in a reflective holiday frame.

Boxer Knocked Out in First 30 Seconds Alibi Claim

Stanley Everett, a Pekin featherweight, said a gallery observer yelled a threat and caused his quick defeat by Harry Banner of Kansas City in Springfield. The claim follows a bout where Banner knocked Everett senseless in under 30 seconds.

Chicago Stanley Everett Everett Harry Banner Kansas City Springfield Was Stanler Eierett

Devine Joins Legion Post at Mason City

Aubrey Devine of Iowa joins Clausen Worden post No 16 of the American Legion in Mason City Ia He was signed by Col Hans ford McNider state commander at a ceremony after speaking to local high school athletes Devine’s former Iowa teammate Fat Hastings Garner tommey and lineman Glenn also noted for their military service in World War I and the Marine Corps at Paris Island.

Mason City Aubrey Devine Iowa Clausen-Worden American Legion Aubreyj Devine Hansford McNider

Joe Lynch Plans Tour After Month's Vacation

Joe Lynch new bantamweight boxing champion will take a month off then defend his title. Manager Ed Mead said Lynch went into seclusion after beating Pete Herman and plans a U S tour meeting many bantamweight contenders. He will not go to England the manager stated, the Title is big enough for them.

Associated Press New York Joe Irnuch Eddie Mead Lynch Pete Herman Mead Seld England U.S. A

Derby purse raised to 54000 for May 7 1981

Lexington reports the Kentucky Derby purse at Churchill Downs is increased to 54000. Col Matt J Winn, general manager of the Kentucky Jockey Club, announced the change in Lexington Kentucky.

Lexington Churchill Downs Louisville Matt J. Winn Kentucky Jockey Club

Layton Defeats Mau Rome In Three Cushion Match

Milwaukee report shows world champion John Layton beat Pierre Mau Rome 50 to 40 in 42 innings in the nar game of their three cushion match here last night.

Milwaukee Wis John Layton Pierre Mau Rome

California Stands Ready For New Year's Clash

New York World surveys Ohio State's aerial attack and California's defense as the Pacific coast showdown nears. It notes the Wilco passing game led by Workman and Stinchcomb, California's warning that it will counter the Buckeyes' pass, and mentions Oregon and California differences while sizing up key players Charney Tanger and Sprott. The outcome hinges on the Pasadena game itself with analysts watching for breaking the overhand pass or collapse.

New York World Ohio State Pacific Coast Wilco Workman Stinchcomb University of California Reno Coast Charney Tanger Sprott Withe Parchit Sane

Iowa Falls Defeats Hampton in Home Court Thriller

Iowa Falls independents rallied to beat Hampton 48 to 18 in their Wednesday game in Iowa Falls after Hampton won the earlier meeting at Hampton. Webster City visits tomorrow for a Christmas attraction, with Iowa Falls boasting a lineup of former high school stars ready for a strong season.

Iowa Falls Hampton Ja. Dee Webster City

Local Fighter Alexander to Fight Lamson New Year's Day

Alexander of Waterloo signs for a six round bout with George Lamson at Walt Hill Nebraska on New Year’s Day. The pair previously met at Camp Cody with Lamson projecting a future win while Alexander trains hard. Lamson claims he will outbox Alexander after his buildup, promising a tougher contest than their prior meeting. Alexander also promotes Lavine’s 10 round exhibition with Pep Webster in Buxton, Ta., Dec. 27.

Ralph Alexander Waterloo George ‘Lamson Lamson Aerobaee Alexander Westhill Ihe Ria Lavine Buxton Pep” Webster American Legion

State Teachers Resting During Holidays At Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Iowa December 24 The late Teachers College basketball team will rest during the holidays with no players asked to stay for practice Coach Ivan Doseff hopes to have the Tutors back before vacation ends to regain condition and begin January play The Osage Athletic Club game last week showed strong passing and floor work despite two regulars being out.

Cedar Falls Teachers College Ivan Doseff Honar Er Dosef Osage Athletic Club Lneup Doseff

Grundy Center Beats Waterloo Business College 89 to 14

Grundy Center Independent basketball team defeated Waterloo Business College in Grundy Center Ia last night 89 to 14. Star forwards Cowan and Given led the visitors with strong play, while Grundy Center showcased seasoned guards De Selhorst and Albright with ample substitutes Petticoff and Myers contributing.

Grundy Center Waterloo Business College Grunndy Center Capt. Given Illinois Athletic Club Cavan de Selhorst Univrance Bursham Fee Forreste Hillman Grundy Cowan Given Boffmam Ibright Buttman Valmer Petticoff Myers Bask Hillman Giva de Seiiors Petticoff Burke Lawrence

Thrills Begin in Evening Courier Serial Next Monday

A new serial adventure starts in the Evening Courier next Monday, promising intense thrills. The feature aims to captivate readers with evolving suspense and dynamic action as the tale unfolds across forthcoming installments.

New York Artist Pursues Fame in Grace Phelps Tale

A young girl seeks fame and fortune as an artist in New York, with encounters shaping her journey into a sensational story narrated by Grace Phelps, highlighting ambition and the city’s lure.

New York Grace Phelps

Remember Next Monday Generous installments will be run daily

A note indicates that Remember Next Monday will be published in daily installments until the full story is completed. The plan outlines ongoing daily releases, suggesting a serialized approach to the narrative. No author or date is provided in the available text.

Comiskey Has No Thought Of Sale Of White Sox

Chicago reports President Charles A. Comiskey will not sell the White Sox. He will remain with the American League, rebuild the club after recent setbacks, and aims to field a strong team again next season. He plans to keep key stars, develop youths, and expects better weather and a solid schedule to aid Gleason’s rebuilding.

Chicago Charles A. Comiskey White Sox American League Ban Johnson Comiskey Tulsa Okla Sme Badl Cluvh Tj l Jy White Sox Amd Gleason Waxahachie Butler Texas Eamp Cowling Fred Sykes Thoma

Brothers to compete in Chicago January bowling tourney

Chicago entries open for a city brothers bowling tournament in January featuring Fred, Sykes, the Krems brothers Eddie and Ray, and ex national doubles champion Eddie Krems with Marrson. Veterans like Pete Howler and Nick Butler join stars Moeffer Avison Toemmel and Schaacks aim to defend titles at Ran iolo.

Stars of Chicago Fred Minerals fGud Herry Chris Kand Sykes Krems Eddie Ray Eddie Krems Rick Pion Marrson Peoria St. Louis Pete Howler Pete P. Biermaier Nick Butler Mad J Ager Bensinger Randolph All Oberman Art Toemmel Berthlemost Reynolds Hoffenkamp Paetz Brichetment Butler_hastto Graf Serda Lucas Geen Raniolo Schaacks Sechsack Albert Schaack Maples Patton

Dodge Brothers Triumph in Global Market Alignment

The passage portrays Dodge Brothers’ rise driven by the prominence of its name. It credits John and Horace Dodge for strategic, natural growth as the company expands across America and worldwide, suggesting ongoing success due to solid beginnings and a durable business will.

Dodge Brothers John and Horace Dodge America World Dodge Brothers Works John

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