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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
6
A scattered verse fragment about seafaring danger and temptation. A speaker warns a man at his window may lose home and hearth as the sea beckons. The poem shifts to images of ships, a returning cat, and disillusionment with a worldly wanderer.
A survey of 1920 sports notable a year with Babe Ruth's 54 homers for the New York Americans and Man o War’s turf dominance. International events included Antwerp Olympic games, America’s Cup yacht racing, and strong showings in golf tennis boxing and track. The year also saw stadium booms and debates over baseball governance led by Judge Landis.
Tearney, head of the Three I and Western leagues, proposes an revised draft system for minor leaguers aimed at fairness and broader player advancement. He wants an option year limit, potential adjustments for players with limited minor league schooling, and safeguards against major league overreach while preserving minor league investment. The plan, to be sent to Judge Landis and discussed at the January 12 joint session, seeks an even break for players and all leagues.
Regatta results feature Jack Kelly winning the single sculls and the Kelly Costello pair prevailing in doubles. Harvard beat Yale at New London while Syracuse claimed the intercollegiate regatta, moved from Poughkeepsie to Lake Cayuga Ithaca.
Chicago December 31 AP reports the 1919 World Series fixing case centers on conspiracy as the felony charge behind the White Sox players and other involved parties. The state's attorney office disclosed the indictment framework and potential venue changes ahead.
Australia lost the Davis Cup to the United States in Auckland as Tilden III and Johnston defeated Brookes and Patterson 4-6 6-4 6-0 6-4 in the doubles match. The win marks America's fourth Davis Cup title and the cup will stay with the United States for at least a year. Brookes underperformed, while Johnston's serves and volleys carried the Americans.
Davenport star Alex Lindsay, hailed as a top 1919 football player and freshman for Hawk squad, nearly signed with Illinois. A Davenport alumnus speedy intervention steered him to Iowa University, where coach Howard Jones says Lindsay has a strong shot at pivot next season.
Milwaukee reports Pinkey Mitchell signed to box Willie Jackson in New York on January 7. Chicago notes the University of Chicago basketball team defeated Princeton 41 to 15 in an inter sectional game. Ad mentions fastest growth in Extind Business Colleges.
Western conference talks among Beloit Lawrence Carleton Coe Cornell Depauw Hamline Knox and Wabash led to a May track meet at Coe Cedar Rapids with Caruthers appointed to organize. Carleton Knox Beloit invited to join. colleges to report back before formal entry. Freshman residence rule debated.
Chicago figures W W Thompson known as Sage of the Bowling Game is now a leading promoter in billiards. He built bowling sport for 25 years and ran two billiard rooms here. The piece notes his role in three recent national tournaments and plans for international play with Belgian Edouard Horemans against Willie Hoppe.
Ames Iowa December 21 The Ames five return for vacation drills under Coach Maury Kent ahead of an early season game against Fort Dodge M C A and Missouri next week. Expected lineup includes forwards Greene Paige Boyd Ahern centers Innes and guards Woodward Currie Willimack.
Waterloo American Legion and Marshalltown meet at the YMCA gym at 3:30 pm in the first scheduled game for both teams. Kepler from Cornell centers for Waterloo while Miles Miller and Rusty Armstrong support the locals. Forward rotation includes Richardson, Bob Miller, Ferguson, McDonald, O Connor, Allen and others as both squads seek early victory.
West High gave a strong effort but the alumni five, loaded with experience from the Waterlool American Legion squad, triumphed 38 to 20 at the M C A gym. The game showed two West High quintets matching the older players in skill and teamwork under Coach.
Ohio State prepares for a demanding cross country journey to Pasadena to meet California. The team faces travel strain and climate change, factors noted by critics as potentially affecting conditioning. Buckeye coaches monitor fitness closely as kickoff approaches.
Osage Ath letic club defeated the New York National team in basketball at Osage 36 to 33 on Wednesday night. It marked the second time the eastern side had been beaten since leaving the east, with the local club showing steady organization and resolve.
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