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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1924

Page

5

Sportsmen's League to Take Charge of Boxing Bouts Here

Waterloo readers learn of a new Sportsmen's league to regulate boxing bouts with a code of ethics. H A Maine chairs the investigating body to vet all cards, ensure weigh ins, contracts, and fair officiating, and curb questionable matches while promoting safe, honest competition.

Sportsmen’s League SEN Ousees S Esolue Waterloo Evening Courier H. A. Maine Wy. J. Keefe Laner C. Bell John Swift Cecil Bickley Watertoo Maine Hey Morehan

Blue Dominates Schafer In One Sided Bout At Local Card

In a rough featured fight Blue blasted Jack Schafer with a rapid series of punches, dropping him thrice before victory. Schafer showed grit but Blue’s power overwhelmed him as patrons chanted disbelief at the fallen contender. Strong outpoints Knipp in a lively eight rounds, while Collins dominates Unconscious in a four round skit style boxing card.

Fic Cecil Bickley Tany Waterloo Sportsmen's League Peices Thig Jack Echa The Courier Jack Schafer Ware Earl Blue Mike Gibbons Schafer Tommy Ryan St. Paul Jack Fats and Janettes Strong Knipp Joe Knipp Everett Strong Rel Joe Strone Joseph Collins Kid Cox

Paris boxing page turns on champions and refusals

New York dispatch surveys how champions like Carpentier Willard Criqui Mascart Firpo and others were celebrated and criticized for avoiding or losing titles. It notes the cycle of adulation and outlaw status for fighters who dodge challengers and the public’s shifting sympathy for colorful heroes in the sport.

New York Carpentier Joe Beckett Paris France Jess Willard Havana Jack Sohnoson Luis Angelo Firpo Boyle Willard Eugene Criqui Gene Johnny Kilbane Johnny Dundee Edoard Mascart Criqui Vince Mascart Firpo Romero Rojas Joe Lynch Johnny Duff Mickey Walker Old Jack Britton Lonfer’s

American ski jumpers fare poorly at Chamoinix Olympics

American ski jumpers Haugen Overbye Omryedt and Carleton failed to place as European rivals dominated the events in Chamonix France. Thel lest named was hampered by injuries from practice yesterday. The Swiss sled incident and Gulder ener breaking leg are also noted. Dewar F. A. 8 to meet reports a Feb 6 gathering.

Chamonix France Haugen Overbye Omryedt Carleton Thel Gulderener

Rollinger Beats Ranieri in Fast 10 Round Go Davenport

Waterloo welterweight Ja Mach 2 lon Rollinger edged Marine Ranieri of Great Falls Montana in 16 fast rounds last night at Davenport. Rollinger pressed and landed frequent jabs and body shots, but Ranieri withstood the pressure, and the close bout left promoters considering a rematch soon.

Rollinger Marine Ranieri Davenport Lon Rollinger Waterloo Great Falls Mont Victo Ranieri Ife

Moran Falls to Dundee in Madison Square Garden Bout

Johnny Dundee defeated Pat Moran by a judges decision in a furious 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Moran staged a late rally, but Dundee held the advantage most of the fight, keeping his featherweight and junior lightweight title hopes alive while Moran, the New Orleans lightweight, saw a setback after recent high profile knockouts.

New York Tobony Dundee Pat Moran New Orleans Madison Square Garden Johnny Charley White Johnny Shaz- Tur Bennyi Leonard Moran Dundee Jine

College basketball scores from multiple teams

Results show Drake 24, Des Moines 76. South Dakota State 1, Tupper Iowa 95 with Datther 15. Central 36. numerous small entries include Webster City 724 and Audubon 34, Clarion 17, Winterset 25, Murals and others. Multiple OCR errors mar the list with inconsistent town and school names.

Homa Drake Moines South Dakota State Tupper Iowa Datther Central Town Westeyan Nex Penn Mownt Morris Creighton Bigh SciTool Tadlanola Y Walie Webster City Campion Nigh Marsa Guthrie Center Audubon Yoang Clarion Winterset Macksbore Abraham Tineein Caine Brults Omaha South Omaha Thomas Jefferson Council Bluse Valley Junction Colfax Burlington Mount Pleasan Alrhel Ofunswa Ina Washington

Bowling News From Independence and Waterloo

Local bowling note year shows Liffring collecting a buck for a 220 on Whiteside lanes with rivals Harbin Binberg Lane and Stainbrook. Liffring and Stainbrook both posted strong 238 and 168 games, while Wurster vs Sieg in Kiwanis League sparked a return match as East High and Independence teams battled.

F. C. Liffring Whiteside William Harbin Wilton Binberg W. A Lane Stainbrook Fom Vincent Wurster Sieg

Cedar Falls Downs Webster City 25 to 12 in Wolves game

Cedar Falls high basketball team defeated Webster City 25 to 12. The Tigers led 13 to 5 at halftime and extended the advantage after the first quarter, while Webster City battled but could not overcome Cedar Falls after the second period.

Independence East High Klotz Henderson Sheehan Raymond Coateh Ben Miller Kipp Invaders Daley Cedar Falls Cedar Falls High Webster City Tigers

Reinbeck Beats Cedar Falls Teachers in Narrow Victory

Reinbeck high school defeated Teachers College high of Cedar Falls 23 to 19 in Reinbeck. Buckapay led home team with strong contributions while Orr and Green starred for the visitors. Greene teams won both basketball games at Shell Rock with boys 27 to 19 and girls 12 to 8.

Reinbeck Teachers College High of Cedar Falls Bucka Orr Green Greene Basketball Flames Shell Rock

Unclear boxing results and sports notes across cities

Boston D Shade of California defeated Ted Moore in a 10 round bout while Eddie Anderson and Dick Griffin drew in separate matches. Ai Angeles stopped Billy Stearns in the fifth. Tixter Flowers defeated Son Goodrick in San Antonio. Hasti Galiano won in New Orleans over Charlie Pitt. Strangler Lewis won using a headlock in Chicago. University of Illinois barred a dozen athletes for midyear ineligibility. West Point officers’ team beat Teath In fantry 13 to 71. Hoppe beat Schaefer in billiards. Cleveland to resume professional boxing after a year ban. Jack Lacy new Marshalltown manager. Cop college lost to Krox. Gedar Rapits Krox won Midwest game. Sammy Mando issued a challenge and $2,500 for a fight with Johnny Dunde Hanfield. Mulfon reappointed to NY boxing commission. James Walker attends ringside for boxing bill event.

Boston Dave Shade California Ted Moore Angeles Cal Eddie Anderson Chicago Dick Griffin Fort Worth Tex Fougis Phoenix Ariz Ai Angeles Billy Stearns Minneapolis Atlanta United States Goodrick San Antonio Necro Orleans Hasti Galiano New Orleans Charlie Pitt Australia Lewis Jack McCarthy University of Tjnois Cinginnat Poto West Point Teath Infantry Fort Thomas Cincinnati Winter Hoppe Jake Schaefer Cleveland 1City Hopkins Marshalltown Jack Lacy Omaha Marshalltown M Gedar Rapits Krox Colleges Cop College Rockford Sammy Mando New York Boxing Commission Johnny Dundeey Hanfield

Iowa High School hoops draw big entry for state tourney

About 400 Iowa high schools entered the Iowa High School Athletic Association basketball tournament before entry closes. Officials hope to reach 450 entries, up from 290 last year. Tonight West High faces Osage, East High meets Waverly, with both games at 8 p.m. at East High.

West High Osage East Waverly Qiaga

Nuss Scrapped From Feb 21 Bout Leaves Waterloo Fighter Jobless

Waterloo boxer Jimmy Nuss missed a scheduled Feb 21 fight with Eddie Morres in Marshalltown after Morres dropped out, leaving Nuss without an opponent and out of work for the evening. Heavyweights Harry Olson and Floyd Bulgret square off as the main bout, while GC Quigley remains in high demand with over 126 refereeing duties this season. East High wing Charles Hostetler endured a rough night against Independence as four of his field goals were disallowed.

Waterloo Fire Sheehan Baker Raymond Artus Daley East High Klotz Henderson Independence Kipp kKipp Hostetter Cr Artus Dales Indepandsnre Plane Shechan Metcalr Hostetler Jimmy Nuss Waterloo Nuss Eddie Morres Marshalltown Morres Harry Olson Floyd Bulgret Clinton Charles Hostetler

Intermediate and Unlimited Leagues Set To Play Next Week

Two Waterloo Inter Church Sunday School basketball divisions resume action. Intermediate games center on Tuesday at High Puesday with St Pauls and Walnut Street Baptist contending for first as Grace M Bqtets provide the feature. Walnut meets Christ Episcopal. other matches include United Brethren vs First Methodist and Linden M E vs First Baptist. Unlimited matches kick off Wednesday at ALGA with First M E meeting First Presbyterian and Walnut Street Baptist facing United Presbyterian.

Waterloo YM. C. A Ast High Reven Fames St. Paul's Walnut Street Baptist Grace M Walnut Baptists Christ Episcopal United Brethern First M. 5 Linden M. E First Baptist Central Christian First Evangelical Calvary Evangelical First_Presbyterian Burton Avenue Baptist Westminster Presbyterian First M. E First Presbyterian First Congregational East Park Presbyterian United Presbyterian

West Seconds Meet Manchester Cagers In Season Opener

West Highs second team opens the season tonight at West High gym at 7 30 p m facing Manchester in a preliminary to the Osage game. Coach Ralph Sarff will start Burton and McGowan forward Hurlburt center Leigh left and Burgess guard. Manchester was defeated at Jesup last night and hoped to rebound against the Old Rose ramroes tonight.

Sam Barry Iowa Hawkeye Lost Tree Bur Waterson Funk Schick West High Osage Old Rose Symnasium East High Waverly Bremer Jads West West Basketmen Sie Hostetler Kipp Elim Metcalf Raymond Seidier Artus Ben Miller Mendenhall East Waverly Bender West Osage Tff Manchester High West High Osage Ralph Sarff Burton McGowan Hurlburtst Leigh Burgess Manchester Jesup Rose Ramroes

Little Tutors Lead Six-Team Cedar-Iowa Basketball League

Eldora Iowa February special report on the Cedar-Iowa Athletic association six high schools round robin with ten games each. Teachers College High Cedar Falls Grundy Center Traer Reinbeck Vinton Eldora compete amid close scores and overtime battles as Grundy Center Traer Reinbeck press Leaders.

Eldora Cedar-Iowa Athletic Association Iowa Teachers College High Atl Cedar Falls Vinton Traer Reinbeck Grundy Center Teachers High al Tho Little Tutors Teachers College Grundy pEldora Wee

Iowa High School Athletic Association described in history review

A historical review outlines the Iowa High School Athletic Association as a live body with wide membership, dating to 1904, and notes its eight semester rule, first state basketball tournament, and ongoing efforts to promote clean competition. It cites officers, board actions, and annual track meets while highlighting enforcement actions against rule violators.

Iowa Waturica High Waterloo Iowa High School Athletic Association D. A. Thornburg Grinnell George E. Marshall Sioux City Frank L. Smart Dubuque Eugene Hendy C. E. Humphrey Denison George B. Marshall Davenport George A. Brown Des Moines Board of Control Association Hell Iowa State Teachers Association Colleges of the Stars Harold Owen West Iligh State College Ames Renguisi Gowrie Acuire Lampton Cedar Rapids

No New Bids For Eddie Collins Services

Chicago February 2 pres Charles Comiskey and secretary Harry Grabiner deny any new bids for Eddie Collins star second baseman of the Chicago Americans. They state reports of Washington or New York Americans offering to buy Collins are without foundation.

Chicago Eddie Collins Chicago Americans Charles Comiskey Harry Grabiner Washington New York

Parcaut Defeats Mason City Wrestler in Straight Falls

Oskaloosa's Ralph Parcaut, claimant to the middleweight title, overwhelmed Charlie Miller of Mason City in two straight falls at Des Moines. He used speed and headlocks to trap Miller, winning the first fall in 1 hour 4 minutes and the second in 17 minutes 30 seconds with a cratch hold.

Des Moines Ralph Parcant Oskaloosa Charlie Miller Mason City Brogey Parcour Altho

Patched-Up Iowa Team Prepares for Chicago Tonight

Iowa City Feb 2 A patched up University of Iowa eleven faces Chicago university tonight at home. Coach Barry counts on Janse Laude Jensen Hicks Dohnwlat to lift the Hawkeyes past the Maroons after Funk’s injury and Duhm’s limited start. Chicago brings a 3 3 conference record and Iowa must win to improve its late season standing.

Iowa City Couvin Justin M. Barry Hmit University of Iowa Chicago University Hawkeyes Jack Funk Barry Janse Laude Jensen Aly Hicks Dohnw Lat Bvards Ensen Cedar Rapids Ching” Duhm Maroons Chicago Iowa Toust

Jesup Cagers Score Upset Over Manchester Hi 29 to 13

Jesup high basketball team defeated Manchester high quintet 29 to 13 in a fast game here. Jesup led from the start and held on with Emerson starring. In the prelim, Jesup girls lost a close contest to Manchester 7 to 4.

Jesup Cagers Manchester HI Jesup Jesup High Manchester High Quintet Emerson Manchester Birls

D. L. V. A. five edge St. Mary's in close 23 20 game

Our Lady of Victor academy basketball team defeated St. Mary's quintet 23 to 20 at the U. D. L. V. A. gym last night. The game stayed tight throughout and was decided at the final moments with Baysnee winders key to the win.

Our Lady of Victor Académy St. Mary's Baysnee Winders

Also Mentioned on This Page

Riga George McManus Packees Ature Service, Inc Bagketmen Strong Shades Knipp Dewar F. A Dewar Dewar Tadieg' Aid Society Follett Beil Planer Buchanan Quint Waterloo East High Basket C. R. Hoxie Dr. F Liffring Amusement Gardens Hoxie Sliff O— Ie C. H. ‘Trunkey White Side Cohn George Shoemaker Olds Armstrong Barney Swenson B. Morris Thelma Hartman Sorenson McDermott Milo Schletty Ted Wooda Lubert Aries Aries Repass Whiteside League Gates College Goonley Pat Morris Rotary League TA Morris Moore Alehts- Areyen Huntler Hussman Little Tutor Five William Mulfon Hig Maison Square Garden James Walker Quigley Leeague Middlewest Iowa High School iState Association Chicago White Sox Collins’ Services Ralph Parcaut Grappler ST. Mary’s
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