Winning Hawks Had Poor Season At Gate
Waterloo faced its most attended to date in 1928 with 25,000 fans and a $6,000 gate loss despite Cletus Dixon guiding the Waterloo Hawks to a Mississippi Valley league title. Sales of players and drafts will cut the deficit, and stock sales are hoped to fund ground debts. A board meeting Jan 8 will elect directors and a president for 1929.
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Waterloo
Sam Frank
Waterloo Fans’ Association
Cletus Dixon
Waterloo Hawks
Bill Steinecke
Detroit
Lefty. Lamanski
Seattle
Grant
Oklahoma City
Jim Grant
Shreveport
Rock Island
Burlington
Waterloo Club
Willian Reed
Harry Kiester
Edward Madigan
M.H. Kelly
Frank Lawson
Hawks
Jack Holland
Jack Frost
Dixon
Frost
Davenport
Rockford
Marshalltown
Ottumwa
Five Possessions vs True Riches Mood Piece
A reflective New Year note contrasts wealth with inner riches. It lists five worldly possessions a rich person might crave and pairs them against nonmaterial joys such as a good marriage and laughter, urging readers to seek true fulfillment over money. The tone is casual and cheeky, urging restraint amid flashy wealth.
Comiskey Predicts Big 1929 For Sox In Reinvention
Chicago December 31 The Old Roman Charles A Comiskey launches his fifty third year vowing to rebuild the White Sox toward championship heights after the 1920s Black Sox scandal. He praises manager Russell Blackburne and a pitching staff led by Lyons, Thomas, Faber, Walsh and Weiland, plus new outfielders Hoffman and Kerr and rising stars Shires and Cissell as part of a long term effort toward first division play.
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Chicago
Charlies
A. Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Blackburne
Russell Blackburne
Hoffman
Sacramento
Kerr
Hollywood
Art Shires
Texas
Shires
BU Cissell
New York Humor and Nostalgia in a 1939 Directory Jest
A collage of light verse and pop culture quips reflects 1930s New York wit. It recalls Silkhat Harry and other cartoons, riffs on a Kansas death joke, misperceptions about Turkish baths and Swiss Cheese origins, then pivots to a Christmas cracker tip and a New Year’s wish. Notable lines mention Rube Goldberg, old comics, and a jab at the Hallroom Boys. The piece weaves humor about society, politics, and daily life with a farewell lilt to bygone cartoons.
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Lsten
Silkhat Harry
Alphonse
Gaston
Lulu
Leander
Jocko the Monk
Danny Dreamer
Little Nemo
Desperate Desmond
the Yellow Kid
Doc Yak
Jonel
New York
Dramatic Season Full of Thrills for Grid Fandom
New York date line reports 1928 football drama with Pacific Coast teams Stanford and Oregon Aggies beating Army and NYU, Notre Dame loss to Southern California, Georgia Tech survival, and a spread of champions across regions. Mentions Cavern mushroom farming via air currents in Ouark mountains.
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New York
U.P
Stanford
Oregon Aggies
East
Army
New York University
Southern California
Notre Dame
Far West
Georgia Tech
California
Carnogie
Pennsylvania
Georgetown
Carnegie Tech
Princeton
Illnois
Big Six
Missouri Valley
Nebraska
Southwest
University of Texas
Ouark Mountains
Quark Caves
Iowa Athletes Lead 1928 Year for Hawkeyes
University of Iowa dominated 1928 sports with four athletes earning Olympic berths, Cuhel and Baird scoring points for the U S in Amsterdam, and Beers becoming the first Hawk Eye wrestler at the Games. Iowa placed seventh in track scoring, while the football team tied for fourth in the Big Ten and upset Chicago, Minnesota, and Ohio State. The mile relay quartet won at multiple relays. noteworthy records and titles came from Cuhel, Baird, Gordon, and Beers as Iowa boasted strong indoor and outdoor showings.
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Courier Special Service
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Amsterdam
Frank J. Cuhel
George H. Baird
Cuhel
Baird
United States
Iowa
University
Edward L. Gordon
Gordon
de Hart Hubbard
Hawkeye
Cahel
Charles Brookins
Aa. A. U
Illinois
Kansas
Drake
Texas
Ilinois
Otto Vogel
Michigan
Chicago
Minnesota
Ohio State
Willis Glassgow
Peter Westra
Richard Brown
Vincent Schleusner
Mayes Melain
Westra
New York Sun
Brown
Walter Eckersall
Chicago Tribune
High Spots of 1928 Sports Recap
A compact survey of 1928 sports across baseball boxing football golf polo rowing swimming tennis track and field noting Yankees eight straight World Series wins, tunney retirement, Jones amateur title, Hagen Open, Davis Cup, and U S Olympic team prowess with key figures Ruth Cochrane Johnson Williams Til den Cochet and Clark among others. The season highlighted record crowds, title bouts, retirements, and emerging stars across national leagues and Olympic context.
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New York Yankees
Babe Ruth & Company
Pirates
Cardinals
Ruth
Jim Bottomley
Mickey Cochrane
Rogers Hornsby
Braves
Chicago Cubs
Bill McKechnie
Bill Southworth
Walter Johnson
Washington
Bucky Harris
Detroit
George Morarity
Gene Tunney
Tom Heeney
Dempsey
Feather
Tony Canzoneri
Andre Routs
Jimmy McLarnin
Sammy Mandell
Ace Hodkins
Mickey Walker
Risko
Hansen
Soldier Field
Chicago
Navy
Chuck Carroll
Ken Strong
New York University
Bobby Jones
U. S
Walter Hagen
Glenna
Collett
Altho
Leo Diegel
Hagen
United States
Tommy Hitsacock
Americas
Argentina
Devereux Milburn
California
Poughkeepsie
Columbia
Yale
Harvard
New London
Bobby Pearce
Australia
Joe Wright, Jr
Canada
Johnny Weissmuller
Martha Novelius
Albina Osipowich
Eleanor Garratti
France
Bill Tilden
Lacoste
Henri Cochet
Helen Wills
Lott
Hennessey
Ray Barbuti
Kuck
Carr
Hamm
Morgan Taylor
Bud Spencer
Lloyd Hahn
Jose Ray
el Ouafi
Stanford
Unclear sports outcomes across teams in fall season
The report notes country, fifth, basketball tied for seventh and wrestling ninth. The tennis team won two of three dual meets but did not compete in the Big Ten affair. Golfers lost four dual meets, three by narrow margins, and stayed out of the championship meet.
Des Moines Bank Robbery Report Unmasked Bandit Sought
Des Moines police today sought an unmasked bandit who last night stole 75 dollars from Leon ard Aulman an oiling station attendant after opening the safe the bandit locked the attendant in a washroom and fled the scene
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Des Moines
Polles
Leonard Aulman
Miling
Alman
Dempsey Again Says He Is Through Fighting
Chicago dispatch reports former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey stating he has no intention of fighting again. He said he was passing through Chicago en route to Lansing Michigan on a business trip and hoped to golf with Tex Ricard in Florida. He dismissed any plans to return to the ring as pipe dreams.
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Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Lansing
Mich
Dempsey
California
Tex Ricard
Florida
Iowa Hawkeyes prep for Pitt clash and Big Ten push
Des Moines reports detail Iowa, Iowa State, Drake, and Simpson squads resuming practices after holiday recess. Hawkeyes coach Barry sharpens defense for the East invasion, while Ames and Drake tune for Missouri Valley battles. Notable action includes Iowa vs Pittsburgh a year after a 44 40 setback and state programs preparing for New Year games.
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Des Moines
University of Iowa
Hawkeyes
Barry
Iowans
Pittsburgh Panthers
Iowa City
Iowa State Cyclones
Simpson College
Indianola
Ames
Simpson
Amies
J. ©. Truesdale
Pioneers
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Washington University of St. Louis
Drake
Basketeers
Washington U
Gillis and Barnes Separated by Deal After 19 Seasons
In Birmingham Alabama on December 31 the Washington Senators traded Grant Gillis infielder to the Boston Red Sox ending a long pairing with Emil Red Barnes the Washington outfielder. The duo rose from Grove Hill Alabama to Alabama and national prominence aiding Wallace Wade’s Rose Bowl teams and later starred for the Birmingham Barons before Gillis moved on. Barnes remains with the Senators organization after the deal.
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Birmingham
Ala
Grove Hill
Washington Senators
Grant Gillis
Boston Red Sox
Emil
Red) Barnes
Washington
Buddy
Gillis
University of Alabama
Barnes
Wallace Wade
Alabama
Pasadena
Red Head
Birmingham Barons
Johnny Dobbs
Baron
Senators
Gills
Boston
Buddy Myers
Griffith
Albert Creager Dies at 84 in Cedar Falls
Albert Creager aged 84 died Saturday at the J. W. Leahy residence 1018 Main Street Cedar Falls. He will be buried at Iowa Falls. Survived by daughter Maude and son Harry.
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Cedar Falls
Albert Creager
J. W. Leahy
Main Street
Iowa Falls
Maude
Harry
Waterloo
Boxing year 1928 yields scarce dollars and many retirements
The year saw a lean boxing scene in 1928 with Lut money losses for promoters and fighters. Tunney retired undefeated after beating Heeney in a sparsely attended heavyweight bout. Rickard lost over 153000 dollars on the event. Heeney also retired, while Dempsey had already stepped away. Other divisions saw limited action. Mandell McLarnin and Loughran defended titles amid postponements as Routis reclaimed the featherweight title in France by defeating Cazoneri.
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New York
U.A
Tunney
Heeney
Shelby
Rickard
Tunnel
Mr. Heeney
Dempsey
Tommy Loughran
Sammy Mandell
Jimmy McLarnin
Mandell
Mickey Walker
Ace Hodkins
Chicago
Hudkins
Walker
Andre Routis
France
Eugene Criqui
Routis
Tony Canzoneri
Rule High basketball season begins with lopsided losses
Rule Nebraska newly formed high school basketball team played three games amassing 2 52 points against while scoring only 5. They lost 74 to 3, 77 to 0, and 101 to 2 in a tough opening week.
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Neb
Peeling Potatoes Thin Worth the Trouble
A gardener notes peeling potatoes thinly preserves food value as the outer layers hold the most nourishment, suggesting careful trimming improves yield and cooking quality.
Trapshooting in Waterloo Grows with Four ClubsActive
In Waterloo in 1928 trapshooting gains steam with four clubs active and a fifth planned for spring. Waterloo Gun club hosts 1929 state tournament in June at Byrnes park with about 80 members. officers include Nic Webber president and Harry Limbert treasurer. Other clubs include Central Gun club with 175 members led by Henry Crowell. I. C. club fields at Gates park. Cedar Bend Gun club formed in August near Chautauqua park with 50 members. Rotary Gun club hosts shoots at Rotary Reserve on the Cedar River. Central Labor Union plans a club for warmer weather with about 25 interested members under Henry Errichson.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Gun Club
Byrnes Park
Nic Webber
Harry Shepherd
L. W. Witty
Harry Limbert
Central Club
Tinois Central Gun Club
Henry L. Crowell
Adolph Feisner
Elmer Togerson
Charles Lewis
I. C
Gates Park
Illinois Central
Cedar Bend
Rotary Reserve
Rotary Gun Club
Rotary Club
Cedar Falls
Cedar River
Central Labor Union of Waterloo
Henry Errichson
Georgia Tech and California Ready for Rose Bowl Clash
Georgia Tech and California, rivals from east and west, prepared for the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Both teams underwent light practice after stiff training for the showdown, with few injuries and return-to-form players Raleigh Drennon and Jim Brooke back for Tech and several Bear players bruised but not sidelined. Starting lineups remained undecided as coaches Price and Alexander kept plans private.
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Pasadena
Cal
Georgia Tech
California
Clarence
Nibs"” Price
Bill Alexander
Tech
Raleigh Drennon
Jim Brooke
Cdlds
Bear Camp
Seyral
Bitz
Phillips
Price
Alexander
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Louis Menza
Carl Rudi
Dallas
Taylor
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