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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1924
Page
19
Waterloo enjoyed its best baseball season May through September 1924. The HAwks won the Mississippi Valley league title, sold players to Milwaukee and others, and planned for 1925 with a strong core and many potential reinforcements.
Iowa City notes that the 1925 one mile relay squad at the University of Iowa must be rebuilt after losses to graduation. Captain Coulter and Roberts return, but seven spots remain open. Coach George F. Bresnahan seeks new talent from Fort Madison, Iowa City, and nearby schools to fill the struggling relay lineup as contenders like Brookings and Morrow depart.
Iowa aims to defend the Illinois relay and conference titles as Kansas and Drake challenge. Willian Mann of AlKona and John Folwell of Davenport lead the Hawkeyes in pursuit of another Drake relay victory, while permanent traveling trophies may be awarded to the winners.
Pine success marks the Waterloo Gun Club Central Gun Club and Black Hawk Rifle and Pistol Club during 1924. Waterloo held two registered shoots in June and September at Byrnes park with solid attendance. Central Gun Club, Illinois Central railroad employees, counts about 40 members and plans a 1925 registered shoot. Black Hawk Rifle and Pistol Club reports growing participation with rifle shoots at the national guard range and selections for state civilian rifle squad. Several Winchester Junior Rifle medalists emerge as Wresceigh hosts four long ranges and multiple matches between weights and reams in 1925.
Waterloo inter Sunday School Athletic Association events crown church teams in 1934. United Brethren squad wins intermediate basketball after a two out of three playoff against Walnut Street Baptists. First M. B. basket, Junior division winner. First Baptists and First Presbyterian tied for second. Unlimited flag goes to Fast Park V Peesheterian quintet with First Congregational and First Friends second. Central Christian baseball takes Runaday school diamond title by beating First Presbyterian in a three game playoff. Christians also win Overland Waterloo cup. Three basketball leagues operate this season with a spring summer tourney planned. over 30 teams participate across leagues in 1934.
Tommy Gibbons awaiting word from manager Eddie Kane on accepting terms for a 24 round heavyweight prize fight with South American Firpo in London England. Telegraph offer from National Sporting Club of London mentions a purse around 90000 pounds with 60 percent to the winner for a March staging.
West High and East High prep teams look to strong 1925 schedules after a 1924 season that saw West High win sectional titles and the East-West dual, with standout performers like Leighton and Del Raymon earning recognition. Coaches include John Heldt at East and Ben Miller at West, as both schools plan nine or more strong opponents, including Charles City and Bart Dodge as new foes.
Bowling grew in Fl2d with Waterloo and Whiteside alleys hosting leagues. Commercial eight team and City six team leagues competed weekly, while Rotary and Kiwanis groups used Whiteside alleys. Local bowlers reached state and Midwest tournaments with prizes. Waterloo team placed fifth in the Midwest team event at Des Moines, with members earning money in doubles and angles. Several intercity matches occurred or are planned before season end.
Ann Arbor reports offer of four and a half thousand for Walter Johnson amid speculation on urgent club moves in the Pacific Coast and trade talks among the Reds Phillies and Boston. Names such as Garry Tennant, Jimmy Caveries, and Pete Barmianta surface, with Milwaukee also linked to pivotal veteran deals and a bout decided by font.
Basketball and football coach Huff voices strong opposition to rotating Big Ten football schedules. He argues it would hurt scheduling and fairness, complicate rivalries, and damage overall conference balance. He notes potential issues for homecoming games and insists a fixed rotation could hinder traditional matchups.
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