Waterloo Athletics Hold Ground Amid War in 1917
Waterloo preserved its sporting spirit through 1917 despite World War I. Baseball weakened by leagues suspending, yet basketball football boxing golfing and bowling thrived. YMCA gym saw a rush of members under Jacob Eintz. Egan led Waterloo's minor league hopes, injuries hurt the team, Boyle’s Marshalltown dominated the league, and plans for a two half split aimed to boost interest, with several players moving to higher leagues.
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Germany
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Central’ Association
Cedar Rapids
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Muscatine
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Boyle
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Egan
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Slim Lynch
Hyan
Washington Club
Frank Boyle
Red Cedar Park
March of Progress
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Football Records Split Fifty-Fifty In 1917 Waterloo Schools
The 1917 season at Waterloo high schools showed mixed results for West high under coach J. E. B. Barnes. After easy wins over Eldora and Delweth, West tied Iowa City and then lost to Dubuque, Marshalltown, and Cedar Rapids in a season marked by temperamental stars and uneven performance.
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East High
Ronald Reed To Lead Iowa Football Team In 1918
Ronald Reed elected captain of the 1918 Iowa university gridiron team after a standout 1917 season. At 154 pounds he outplayed foes, starred as end, and helped Iowa’s defense. Jack Skein coached until enlistment and Jos Sage named captain for 1918. Basketball interest grows. Cedar Valley league formed with eight teams. Boxing and wrestling thrive in Waterloo with Earl Caddock’s title defense attracting crowds.
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Iowa University
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Iowa
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Westleigh
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Warner
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Nehlsen
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Hast High
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Tony Barrons
Pittsburgh
Charlie Metrie
Jack White
Charlie Scully
Pred Fulton
Neal Allison
Jack Handricka
New Orleans
Benny Leonard
Allison
Young Huntley
Caddoor
Earl Caddock
Caddoch
Golf Links Prove Mighty Attractive in Waterloo 1917
Golf and bowling figure prominently as Waterloo sports scene in 1917. Bred McClain clinched the city golf title for the third straight year amid stubborn matches and bad weather. Intercity golf games with Independence and Dubuque boosted local stars, while plans to enlarge Byrnes Park course target more players. Bowling remains strong with 1917-18 league reshapes and a busy state Des Moines tournament showing keen competition. The state bowling tournament moves to Waterloo later in January, promising a large entry and warm local welcome. The White Side and Waterloo alleys are remodeled and rank among the state’s best.
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Chick) Evans
Red Cross
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Banks
Des Moines
Iowa
Boston Ticokey Champs Sues Alg In Servion No Tram
Boston reports the Amateur Hockey League season opener was disrupted by a missing team. Officials stated players may join department teams, as governors prefer military service over fielding a club squad.
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