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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1921

Page

7

Alumni Past Stars Triumph Over West High in Showcase

West High fell 29 to 19 to alumni in a charity basketball game at the Y M C A. Alumni featured 16 former players, led by Nauman, Allen, Cohn, and Banton, while West High's lineup included Whittle, Williams, Miller, and McGlade. The second half shift after a halftime rally by Coach Couch swung the game as the grads added 11 points to 14 for West High, sealing the victory.

West High Couch Spurs J. H. Couch Nanuman V. Allen Cahn Banton Leonard Whittle Williams Miler McGlade Yerguson Haselman Bragdon Allen Jenkins Walker Simmons Ruge Burnham Hawthorne Hetz Meyers Grabham Smith Standish A. Miller Nauman Cohn Rugs Ferguson Flotz Nie Alexander

National league umpire shakeup with three retirements

Chicago December 31 The Associated Press reports a broad overhaul of National League umpires with Bill Brennan Hank O Day and Bob Emslie slated for changes Brennan already moved to the Southern association O Day seeks release to join the Pacific Coast League and Emslie is expected to retire after 25 years of service Ducky Holmes Paul Sentella and afferman of the Southern association named to the NL roster O Day famed for steering the Reds to fourth place and for the foul strike rule now in force

Associated Press Chicago National League Bill Brennan Hank O'Day Bob Emilia Heydier Planns Brennan Southern Association O'Day Pacific Coast League Emslie Ducky” Holmes Paul Sentella Afferman Emalie Connie Klack Cincinnati Reds

Kawkeye Bowlers Christen Remade Whiteside Alleys

Wilson and Coward of Hawk eye of sales department and Gould and Wurster of the accountant department engaged in a five game special match at Whiteside alleys last night. The salesmen won 1647 to 1486. The Whiteside alleys have been revamped and are operated by Doc King as the alley hounds through the season.

Wilson Coward Hawk Eye Gould and Wurster Whiteside Doc” King

Sports Flashes Across Cities In Early Games

Illinois Wesleyan beat Colgate 20 to 16 in Bloomington. Yale lost to Butler earlier? No, Yale fell to Butler in basketball 18 to 1? Toronto hockey beat St Nicholas 54 to 4. McGill defeated Boston College at hockey. Clarke Grit Ath of Washington aimed to obtain Roger Kinpaugh from Boston.

Associated Press Bloomington Illinois Wesleyan Colgate New York Johnny Dundee Willie Jackson Duluth Minn Eveleth Urbana University of Ilinois Milliken Daskstrad Indianapolis Ind Butler Yale University of Toronto St. Nicholas Boston Mass McGill University Boston College Washington, D. C Clarke Grit- Ath Washington American League Roger Kinpaugh

A Comic Strip in Type endures twin bed lectures

A dialogue about Christmas tree mess and domestic nagging ends a panel with a postponement of the quarrel. The strip portrays a family scene where one character resents cleanup duties while the other insists on keeping the home orderly. The closing line signals a collective sigh from all.

Associated

Benny Leonard Favored in Pinkey Mitchell Ring Go

Benny Leonard remains the favorite in the Pinkey Mitchell bout after six rounds of sparring at Morgan's gym in Milwaukee. Leonard, in peak condition, boxed with Midget Smith Bob Miller and Eddie Metrie, showcasing left handed power and precision. Pinkey Mitchell shifted camp to the Milwaukee Athletic Club and hints at plans but offers little detail while promising a determined effort.

Associated Press Millywaukee Wis Rbenny Leonard Pinkey Mitchell Stock Fang Morgan's Leonard Billy Gibson Smith Bob Miller Eddie Metrie Miller Morris Pinkey Mitchell Milwaukee Athletic Club Mitchell Pinkey

Friedl Bowlers Take Three Straight Wins In City League

Friedl crew of bowling Pearl divers clinched a 2,706 to 2,359 victory over Waterloo alleys in a City league series. Friedl's five averaged 906 to Waterloo's 786, with two players breaking the 200 mark, Brewer 235 and 212, Reed 205. Upcoming schedule lists North Waterloo vs Hawkeye Oil, Tibbitt's tailors vs Waterloo alleys, and Howland candy vs Friedl cafe.

Friedl Waterloo Friedi Cafe Brewer Reed North Waterloo Hawkeye Oil Tibbitt’s Tailors Waterloo Alleys Howland Candy Friedcafe Tevead Manahl RL Morris EL Manahi Roaneide W. Manahi Fred Cato Frient Iss Loring Isg A. Manahi Howland Candy North Waterloo Tibbitts Taijors Friedl Cafe Hawkere Ai

Iowa U Faces Upper Iowa In Monday Night Game

Iowa City Dec 31 After splitting two from Creighton the Hawkeyes return to prepare for the conference season opening Jan 7. Coach Ashmore expects possible changes as he stresses improvement and steadier passing and floorwork for the crucial matchup with Upper Iowa Monday night.

Iowa City Creighton University of Iowa Hawkeyes Ashmore Jowa Iowa

Iowa to Host Big Ten Track Meet in 1922

Iowa City IA December 21 The Big Ten track and field meet will be held at Iowa field on June 3 marking the second time in seven years the event leaves Chicago. Iowa plans full preparations to host 200 athletes and 5000 spectators with a rebuilt quarter mile track and improved pits and vaulting beds to foster fast times.

Iowa City Big Ten Iowa Field Chicago Michigan Iowa Hawkeyes Ainca Iona Haa Iawn City Wehl George T. Bresnahan

Sports Events Pay Big Federal Taxes

New York December 31 Madison Square Garden yielded 0 to the federal and state government from January 3 1920 to December 22 last, the sum set at 835317 in property and amusement taxes, compiled by Tex Rickard lessee of the building. Of the grand total New York state profits to the extent of 101067 for taxes on boxing and wrestling bouts alone. The attendance at the boxing and wrestling shows during the 15 months mentioned was 2247127.

Associated Press New York Madison Square Garden Tex Rickard New York State

Iowa Falls High to Open Basketball Season With Fort Dodge

Iowa Falls high school boys and girls basketball teams plan a 17 game schedule starting with Fort Dodge in Iowa Falls. Fort Dodge returns January 20, with key home and away games against Eldora, Hampton, Hubbard, Dows, Grun dy Center, Waterloo East and Nevada. The season ends with an Eldora tournament on March 3.

Iowe Falls Iowa Falls Fort Dodge Hubbard Eldora Dows Hampton Town Falls Grundy Center Eagle Grove Waterloo East Waterloo Clarion Nevada Cedar Falls Baok Fayte Grove

Psychologist Plays Key Role in Athletic Training

Urbana December 31 Dr C R Griffith of the University of Illinois argues mental factors dominate athletic success. He cites studies on color perception space movement emotion memory and reaction as vital in selection training and performance across football basketball and other sports.

Urbana Ill C.R. Griffith Psychology University of Illinois Griffith Becau

Eklund Quintet Edges Packers in City League Clash

The Eklund Business college basketball team defeated the Rath Packers 25 to 12 in a city league game at the YMCA last night. The Packers failed to start their machine as the collegians pulled away late, leading 16 to 1 at halftime. Final box shows Eklund players Bender Anderson Sarda Jenkins O Connor Miller, with substitutes Truax Kilpatrick Kelly. goals listed for field and fouls.

Eklund Bender Anderson Sarda Jenkins Miller O'Connor Truax Packsre Larsen Kilpatrick Gibson G. Rath H. Rath Kelly feld—Render Oconnor Jenking

East West Grid Teams in Final Workouts Today

Pasadena article reports final workouts for Washington Jefferson College and University of California before the annual east versus west gridiron classic. Coaches Neale and Smith keep plans secret and claim all players are fit. Tomorrow both teams reportedly limit activity to a long walk.

Pasadena Cal Washington and Jefferson College University of California

Inter-Sunday School Basketball Tournament Set

The article notes a campaign led by A. L. Stall to fund and promote an Inter-Sunday school basketball tournament. Over 100 boys participate as organizers seek a crowd, with the event costing 250 dollars and strong support hoped for from finances and individuals. St Paul’s ME quintet defeated United Brethren 15 to 3 in a Wednesday night frame.

A. L. Stall St. Paul's United Brethren

Wisconsin to add hockey as a minor sport this season

University of Wisconsin will inaugurate hockey as a minor sport this winter under Director of Athletics Let Jones. A schedule includes Minnesota Michigan the Michigan school of Mines and other northwest teams. An artificial rink will be built and a coach selected as authorities aim to form a strong team this season.

Associated Press Madison Wis Sire University of Wisconsin T.et Jones Minnesota Michigan Michigan School of Mines Northwest Athletic Council

Optometrist Office Offers Flexible Eye Exams

Consider walking a block to see optometrist John M. Nix at 108 Logan Ave Waterloo Ia for discounted frames. He claims savings from 3.50 to 7 on a pair and notes all buses stop nearby. Exams available day or night by appointment. multiple languages spoken.

Knox College Set to Meet Town in Galesburg Tonight

Knox College basketball coach Sam Barry leads the five against the University of Iowa here tonight after a victory over the University of Chicago. The squad, in top form, plans a strong showing before touring the east for games with Dartmouth Yale Brown Army and others starting January 7 after a January 10 day trip.

Associated Press Galesburg Ill Sam Barry Knox College University of Chicago University of Lows Thea Hawkeye Fire Knox Coe College Dartmouth Yale Brown Army

Missouri Football Team Faces Graduation Wave

Columbia Dec 31 The University of Missouri football eleven will face a major graduation loss as several key players depart. Coaches assess depth charts and recruits step in to fill prominent roles for next season.

Columbia University of Missouri

Local Grid Stars Graduating Don Final Year at Mizzo

The team will lose six players to graduation including captain Herb Hlumer tackle and Chuck Lewis quarterback. Also departing are Scrubby Hardin Ind Ted Packwood Ham Hamilton and Red Kershaw. Milks noskey Flint boy star on the Red Sox seeks lease from Boston management amid talks of purchasing a Michigan franchise.

Herb. Hlumer Chuck “Lewis Mizzo Hardin Ind Ted Packwood Ham Hamilton Red Kershaw Milks Noskey Flint Boy Star Ojer Red Sox Boston Mendskey Michigan Isague

Menosky Quits Boston Red Sox Over Owner Fraszee

M Menosky grows tired of the Boston Red Sox club amid disputes with owner Harry Fraszee. The veteran outfielder cites management decisions and team direction as key factors behind his growing unhappiness.

M. Menosky Boston RED Sox United Press i Fiat Michi Harry Fraszee

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