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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1924
Page
4
Des Moines reports a year of strong college sports in Iowa with high participation and extensive schedules. Drake and Iowa led in football interest, while basketball and track saw notable performances. Grinnell and Des Moines University contributed key showings, and conference standings highlighted Missouri Valley and Western Inter-State contests.
The 1924 sort year extended physical training to a large number of students through inter mural and inter fraternity sports. Hundreds of contests were organized across 30 media, yet participation dwindled as some students lacked access to real athletics, dropping to a low level.
Cedar Falls high school cagers host a Cedar Falls alumni five tomorrow evening in the school gym. Coach Denton’s unit has shown daily improvement and will face a lineup of former Cedar Falls Stars including Hauser Harold Ross Ted Merner Kari Leslie Lloyd Willard Peter Overgaard T Christofferson and Ralph Batley in what promises a tough exhibition.
Iowa City December 9 Coach Burt A Ingwersen leader of Iowa football hopes doubts major shifts from the national coaches meeting in New York City today to tomorrow He favors the single line kick move but believes the forward pass and huddle will stay largely as they are He supports the winded line rule but expects only minor tweaks and notes the first down on the five yard penalty may be revised.
Dribble height should stay knee high with the palm over the ball to control pace. Focus on catching passes with tightened forearm muscles to secure snappy passes. When on a break, dribble upcourt rather than rely on constant passing to preserve energy and create scoring chances.
New York reports Rogers Hornsby of the St. Louis leading hitters with a .432 average, marking the fifth consecutive such feat in the National League. The record topples Hans Warner’s four straight seasons, with Hornsby surpassing Zack Wheat and Willie Keeler by about 50 points.
Iowa's team intensifies practice for a June first game against Marquette at Milewaukee. Veterans and new stars dot Marquette's lineup as Coach prepares the squad. Iowa aims to sharpen passes and defense while Minnesota press and other teams loom ahead.
Passaic High School extended its winning streak to 149 straight basketball games by defeating Jamaica Long Island High School 63 to 36 on Saturday. The decisive victory reinforced Passaic’s dominance in the cage.
Pasadena, Cal. Dec 29 The Cardinal grid machine of Stanford University prepares for the New Year clash with Notre Dame at the Rose Bowl. A two hour workout is planned today with the team and Coach Glenn Warner. Notre Dame, under Kaare Rockne, is due to arrive Wednesday with limited workouts planned at the Rose Bowl.
Young men and junior Sabbath school teams played two fast series at the YMCA on Saturday. The First Presbyterian Linden M E edged Linden M E 16 to 14, while First M E knocked off Walnut Street Baptist in a tight contest. Other results include Christ Church Enice Trethren 14 and First Baptist ?.
A Minnesota University football expansion is planned for the 19 season with a new assistant staff. Coach Bill Spaulding of New York will attend the American Football Coaches Association gathering to seek potential assistants. Stul Allison of South Dakota University is said to have conferred with the Gander chief and Athletic Director on the matter.
Des Moines reports Iowa prepares for a busy preseason week with multiple matchups. Iowa faces Marquette at Milwaukee on Thursday while Drake meets Creighton in Omaha. Simpson College plays two games including a Tuesday alumni clash, and Cornell College travels to Illinois to meet Illinois Wesleyan in Bloomington and Bradley Tech in Peoria, with talks of an Eureka trip.
The St Louis Cardinals traded five players including Hawkeye-Fuls Arthur Swede Delaney to the Oakland club of the Pacific Coast league in exchange for Duster Mails. The report mentions Rostan, exclusive details, and notes about various boxing events and football chatter, including references to Knute Rockne and college mentors.
Tincoln Neb Dec 29 The commitment by University of Nebraska Athletas board to secure a head coach to succeed Fred Dawson was announced It is ready to receive applications The director of athletics Morris Mophe remains on the committee Neither the committee nor the board has hinted at successors Several prospects names are in the committee set but identities are not disclosed.
The text argues that forests are not dangerous to humans despite enduring fears. It claims animals avoid people when not cornered and that sleeping outdoors has few risks beyond isolation or starvation. It downplays wild beasts as threats and notes fear stems from long human-animal conflicts.
Tenpin top icons win dollar prizes in Christmas event at Whiteside alleys. Wren and Mucha post top games, with Mosher and Sorenson among high scorers. Whitey Wren captains Loo I team, while Hershberger vows to rename as unlucky splits plague him. Upcoming Whiteside dates shift to January 2, 1925 due to Christmas. City leagues in Waterloo pause for holidays. state bowling tournament slated for Cedar Rapids January 17 to 25.
Henry L. Farrell reports that Bucky Harris orchestrated smart moves to bolster the Washington Senators during the winter meetings. The team acquired Mike McNally from the Yankees and Stanley Coveleskie from Cleveland, trading three rookies and a pitcher. Coveleskie adds veteran night pitching while McNally could cover multiple infield spots. Johnson’s contract status remains under consideration, with a likely return to Washington. Pirates and Cubs swapped players, trading for Lefty Cooper and Maranville, while Grantham and Niehaus influence infield and outfield roles for 1925.
Three-cushion billiards star Bob Cannetax and Willie Hoppe discuss a winner take all special match with the loser earning the right to challenge again. The title stance remains, with Cannetax favoring Chicago and any title changes blocked during national play. Paavo Nurmi faces top tennis rivals as England’s estimates forecast a long five set marathon. Jack Delaney of Bridgeport expected to move to the Pacific coast after strong showings in Madison Square Garden. Eddie Collins, Chicago White Sox manager, shows age and steady batting power in 1920 with a career batting average .269 and strong fielding. Arne Borg, Sweden’s swimmer, arrives for New York with hopes to challenge Weismuller in San Francisco. Sammy Mandell and Sid Terris set for a February Madison Square Garden bout that could pressure Benny Leonard’s title defense. The New York boxing commission leans toward decisive outcomes in featherweight and hopeful lightweight moves. In college hoops, the Big Six national title chase begins as Penn faces Princeton and Pennsylvania, with Princeton or Penn potential crown winners amid heavy early losses by others.
New York hosts a packed autumn gridiron card on October 17 with at least 10 big games. Notre Dame meets Army in New York, Penn State faces Marquette at State College, and Yale clashes with Penn at New Haven alongside Princeton Navy in Annapolis and other matchups across Columbus Philadelphia Detroit and Iowa City.
Des Moines schools have adopted appointing a captain before each contest rather than a regular meeting. Coach Carl Harris introduced the custom at West High and it has now been adopted by all of the Capital City schools.
In Cedar Rapids on December 2, 194-, Coach Leo Novak’s Washington high school team defeated an alumni five 27 to 27 in a near tied opening game of the season. The Tiger lineup included Miner and Boegal as forwards, Yvacek at center, and Hitchcock and McClune as guards. The alumni team featured Kunger and Marek as forwards, Uridll at center, Messenger and Young as guards.
New York December 29. Faothan will discuss the annual meeting of varsity mentors. The teachers of the popular sport are expected to urge the rules committee to adopt a handout notice on current frathellende. John Wierman, president, will not be present. RC. Zronke, Illinois coach, will preside.
One of the best equipped rooms in the city hosts a rotation tournament tonight featuring players Finney and Smith in a high level billiards event at Paol New Russett Lamson parlors.
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