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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1921
Page
6
East High enters Friday's 4 a.m. East vs West showdown at East High Gym with a 145 point total to West High's 121. Both teams boast strong records, yet references to past losses and rival training schools color expectations as Cedar Falls, Fort Dodge, and nearby towns prime for key matchups.
Detroit assembled to honor Ty Cobb on his return as manager of the Tigers. A full day of ceremonies followed his arrival, ending with a banquet hosted by civic leaders and local baseball men. Hundreds greeted him as the celebrated Georgian became the focal point of a citywide testimonial.
Cleveland's George Chaney won by technical knockout over Cal Delaney in three rounds. Chicago saw Happy Felch among eight White Sox players indicted for conspiring to throw games in the 1919 World Series. bond set at 10,000 dollars. Toledo reported Johnny Mendelsohn won in 12 rounds. Boston noted Ed Strangler Lewis defeating Renato Gardini with a headlock and toehold.
The piece lampoons February as a crowded short month full of quirks and rites. It quotes playful notes on leap year, romantic letters, and March ahead, poking fun at taxes, rent, and seasonal blunders with period humor and satirical bite.
United Press reports Rob Martin the Akron champion knocked out Martin Burke in the fifth round of a 25 round scheduled bout in New Orleans last night. The fight took place at a local arena with Burke suffering the stoppage in the fifth round.
Osage Iowa February 1 Osage Athletic club basketball team added three more victories in the past week raising its record to 18 wins in 15 games. They beat Mason City region January 25 24 to 11 and trounced Dayton Ohio Cardinal Athletic club January 27 30 to 17 and January 29 29 to 23. Only Teachers College five has defeated Osage this year but Osage later beat Teachers to level the score. Notable win over New York National five eastern college stars now in pro ranks marked one of season highlights. Clay manages the squad Laughlin captains Lashbrook coaches. The team’s success is considered possibly unmatched in the state.
The Iowa State volleyball association set two sectional tournaments in Cedar Rapids on March 16 and Des Moines later. Participating Cedar Rapids teams include Waterloo Dubuque Inten Davenport Muscatine Chavrés City Burlington and Marshalltown. Des Moines entrants include Fort Dodge Boone Ottumwa Oskaloosa Council Bluffs Sioux City Highland Park and Ralfe. Winners and runners up advance to the state finals one month after.
Branch Rickey, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, expresses unmatched optimism for 1921 pennant chances. He targets the Brooklyn Superbas as the toughest rival, cites strong pitching from the reigning staff, and notes improvements with Bill Pertica and Jesse Haines. He praises Hornsby, defends keeping him amid offers, and outlines a lefty-heavy outfield lineup while aiming to finish ahead of seven teams.
Iowa City IA Feb 1 Coach Howard H Jones began the 1921 varsity football work with a first workout Saturday. Weekly Saturday sessions will train freshmen from last fall to prep for varsity eligibility next year. Freshmen talent includes Lind say Davenport Miller Waterloo Kinney Yankton S D Anderson West Branch and Lav rien Humboldt.
Ohio State University has begun a course teaching the latest gridiron theories to students. Dr. Wilee, the football coach, leads the instruction as part of a constitutional classroom program. The course covers national football systems and tactics, with one hour of study weekly.
Saranac Lake N Y February first opens the annual amateur international speed skating championships with seventy top skaters from Canada and the United States. Entrants include Russell Wheeler winner of the Canadian title in Montreal, Charles Jewtraw of Lake Placid, Charles Gorman of New Brunswick, and Mike Goodwin of Winnipeg.
New York February reports Joe Lynch defeated Pete Herman to win the bantamweight title, with Herman gracious in defeat. Goldman, Herman’s manager, criticized the decision in London papers, alleging Irish judges influenced the bout. Goldman claimed plans to block Wilde’s title shot and hinted Herman might regain the crown, while Lynch and manager Mead signaled potential reaction.
Tex Rickard announced he will promote the Dempsey Carpentier heavyweight title bout alone after a conference with William Brady. He will take over Brady and Cochran interests with legal papers soon, remaining sole promoter and guaranteeing $160,000. Montreal women protest potential venue, urging caution over federal criminal code questions.
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey is in Los Angeles to film a motion picture while awaiting his departure for New York to train for a bout with Jess Willard. His star in the city is described as indefin ite as he plans film work during the stay.
New York Feb 1 Mark Arte Champaign Alabama winner of the individual trapshooting championship at Antwerp Olympics qualified in the preliminary round of the Indoor championship. Arte returned a perfect score of 50 in the opening round yesterday.
New York reports reveal Commissioner Landis set to draw 43500 dollars annual salary as 310000 is allocated for investigations and 15 percent of World Series receipts earmarked for expenses. Amid trading activity, Miller Huggins and Ty Cobb era moves dominate, with Yankees, Red Sox, and Cubs reshuffling players and managers as McGraw eyes Hornsby and Frisch infield plans.
Pal Moore of Memphis defeated Jimmy Kelly of Chicago in a ten round bantamweight bout in Aurora NL last night. Moore secured a shade over Kelly in a close contest.
Cleveland, O Feb 1 George Chaney the Baltimore lightweight known as Knockout defeated Cal Delaney in the third round of their 10 round bout here last night. Delaney, a 16 year veteran, suffered a ninth straight knockout loss. Also noted Fred Red McDermott, Des Moines Western league third baseman, was purchased by Beaumont Texas league club per club president.
New York February 1 1919 argument in a suit for ownership of the thoroughbred stallion Friar Rock with request for a receiver. John B Madden of Lexington Kentucky sues John E Rosseter of Santa Rosa California. Madden paid 50000 to acquire the horse after it won the Brooklyn and Suburban handicaps in 1916. He claims a half interest was sold to Rosseter under conditions Rosseter did not honor and seeks a writ mandamus to return the horse from California to Kentucky for breeding as agreed.
Iowa won its first conference game last night defeating the Chicago Maroons 17 to 16 in a tight contest. Lohman and Shimek sparked Iowa as Frohwein kept Chicago within reach, while Devine shaded Birkhoff on defense. Chicago relied on long-range shots as Iowa pressed close in, ending with Iowa holding the early lead.
Illinois Central cites 4 350 deaths and 12 750 injuries nationwide in 1920 grade crossing accidents, with 158 killed and 659 injured on the Illinois Central System. The report argues many crossings are dangerous, urges shared funding for elimination projects, promotes overhead bridges and underpasses, urges driver caution, and invites constructive criticism and action.
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