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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1929

Page

15

Schmelling Stops Risko In Ninth Round At Madison Square

Max Schmelling hammered Johnny Risko to a technical knockout at Madison Square Garden in New York, 10 rounds scheduled, 9th round stoppage after Risko absorbs heavy blows. Schmelling, a German challenger, improves heavyweight title prospects as Risko’s late-career bid falters amid a crowded field of contenders. Risko had defeated stars like Delaney Uzcudun Sharkey Godfrey earlier but could not finish Schmelling.

New York Max Schmelling Germany Johnny Iske Faris Madison Square Garden Schmelling Johnny Risko Jack Delaney Pauliio Uzcudun Jack Sharkey George Godfrey Pevied Ito Tom. Hesney Jimmy Malonty Ernie Schaaf Roberto’ Robertson Auring Sil Teuton Cleveland Baker Johnnny Howe Risko Oh Ning Gelmelling Jack Dempsey Nl& Long Chuck Wiggins Risko Ino Schmelting

Waterloo O S V A Beats St Xavier on Manchester Floor

Waterloo O S V A defeated St Xavier 17 to an unknown score on Friday evening at Manchester floor. Ravier led with a high, while Waterloo benefited from the late rally as the teams played in Ta, Feb. 3.

Waterloo O. S. V. A St. Xavier Manchester Ravier Tas. V. A Waterloo

Waterloo Girls Sextet Defeats Winthrop Team

The Waterloo girls basketball team known as the Zippers defeated Winthrop 27 to 18 in a City League game played last night. Barnes and Faulkner led Waterloo with strong scoring as the team led at halftime and held the lead throughout.

Courier Special Service Winthrop The Zippers Waterloo Winthrop Girls Barnes Faulkner Ja G.rippers If . Faulkner Ryan C . Ralsner Ja Porter Ee Allen Meffert Wat Martin Bueret Fastralieradet Zoow Zippeta Bennett Ryanet Ham ‘Allyn Bberk Andrews Bilth

Keokuk to Join Mississippi Valley League Seen by Many

Keokuk is expected to receive the vacant Mississippi Valley league franchise with President Belden Hill predicting strong draw. Rockford may be pushed to back a new member, while Marshalltown and Ottumwa are debated as releases. The piece urges league support for Keokuk and future cooperation amid town concerns. Also notes Illinois ruling extending nine semesters of eligibility for high school athletes and rumors of Knute Rockne coaching moves, denying any departure from Notre Dame.

Keokuk Rockford Belden Hill Waterloo Lb.s & City Marshalltown Jit Marshaltown Ottumwa Daversport Sand Keokuk Iowa Midge Mankeever East High Thellinois Association

Cyclone Cagers Off for Lincoln

Iowa State college basketball team left Ames by train for Lincoln Nebraska to play tonight in the Big Six season fifth game. Coach Louis Menze leads nine players including starters and reserves on the trip with two wins and two defeats to date.

Courier Special Service Ames Iowa State College Lincoln Neb Louis Menze Gande Ludwig Woods Hitch Rudi Manze Zimmerman Taylor Wheat Robins

Elliott and Lee Shine as Orange Nip Falls Five

Waterloo East High defeats Cedar Falls 15 to 11 led by Elliott’s long-range shooting and strong defense. Lee guard and Elliott sparked a fourth-quarter burst after a tight first half, while Cedar Falls struggled with accuracy and turnovers.

Elliott Lee Courier Special Servics Cedar Falls Eliott Waterloo East High Falls Gerber Kolb Gerber Contributed A Free Throw To Eid Trojans Tigers Christensen Olsen Speer Waterloo Boys Gerbers Waterloo Makeeker Holb Sea Douglas Elliot James

Nashua Five Is Glose Victor in Waverly Contest

Nashua High School defeated Waverly in a thrilling, fast paced basketball game witnessed by a record crowd. The contest ended in the final moments with a 13 to 12 score, drawing many Waverly supporters and the visiting band adding to the atmosphere.

Nashua Five Courier Special Service Nashua Nashua High School Waverly Waverly High School Courtey Special Service Dunkerton Tripoli Carnes Seer Staehell Ue Alher Te Belhner Rf Krueger Aa Garland Behilechting Wei Oleae P Bey Rider Iowa State Renghers College

Fordham Flash Still Flashy and Frisch’s Ambidexterity

Frankie Frisch, formerly with the New York Giants and now with the St Louis Cardinals, is an ambidextrous hitter and versatile infielder. The article notes Frisch bats both sides, is touted for his 300-plus lifetime average, and outlines his positions from second base to shortstop and third base as he adapts to Rogers Hornsby’s shoes. It also lists other players who hit from both sides and mentions his Fordham nickname the Flash.

Frankie Prisch New_York Giants St.Louis Cardinals Frankie Babe Ruth Mole-Hill Ke Rogers Hornsby Frank Francis Frisch Yessiree Liv Blue Dave Bans Rogers Hormsby Frisch

Deeres Halt Y M C A Win to Keep Industrial League Lead

John Deere, leading the Industrial Cage Loop, defeated the Y M C A team 29 to 17 on their floor. In the other game Lauerman edged Rath Packing 26 to 24 as Potter led Deere with four fields and a free throw while Hat added seven free throws. Sindlinger starred for Lauerman with four field goals and two free throws.

John Deere ‘Tractor Company Lautermans Rath Packing Company Feld

Manchester and Oneida Girls Win in Invitational Opener

Manchester and Oneida high girls basketball teams advance to the second round of the Invitational tournament by defeating Colesburg and Delhi respectively. Manchester leads 27 19 after a 10 11 first half and held on for a 27 19 victory over Colesburg. Oneida edges Delhi 22 19 after a tight contest, setting up semis with Earlyne and Greeley.

Manchester Oneida Colesburg Delhi Oneida High Dell Ecco Earlyne Greeley Colesbury Cholesbury Onada Perod Pointe

St Marys cagers edge Town City in Waterloo thriller

In a tight Waterloo game St Marys of Waterloo defeated Town City 21 to 20 after a double technical foul. OConnor starred with five field goals and two free throws earning high points while Kroedel led Town City with four goals as the home team rallied from 12 18 at halftime.

Phil Lown St. Mary's Cagers Waterloo St. Mary's Town City O'Connor Grim Town Waterloo Boys Kroedel Wilerlag Anderson If Quackenbush Wahl Mullin Bool Katkoski Fay L Knoedel O'Brien Hamon Te Grim Tolals Itoora Drake

FIGHTS LAST NIGHT RESULTS ACROSS CITIES

AP report lists boxing results from New York to San Francisco with multiple bouts. Schmeling stopped Risko in May. von Porn halted Gagnon. junior Johnny Risko and others noted with points and knockouts across Cleveland Boston Chicago and more.

Sasociated New York May Schmeling Germany Johnny Risko Cleveland Otto von Porn Chicago Jack Gagnon Boston Jon Jrby Cecil Harper Aberdeen Wash George Hoffman Jackies Saunders Long Island City Jimmy Blaloviey Don O'Kelly Ireland Detroit Ray Miller Tommy Grogan Qmahna Des Moines Joe Thomas Oelwein Bill Hall Pop Jennings Jon Fernandez Kansas City Drew Joseph Walter Rich George Lamson Sioux City Buffalo Tommy Paul Frisco Granor Mupino Minot N. D T Herman Raleloff Howard Ball Pocatello Ida

Waterloo basketball game draws crowd in wild contest

A Waterloo matchup refereed by Boe Moores Jr. featured a high scoring first half with 13 goals by a single player and a dramatic second half basket by an opposing forward. The Boston Giants faced a 2 15 tol setback as George Stallings endured a rough night and nearly suffered a breakdown after a rookie taunt.

Newaree York Giantsasketball Ome I Waterloo Boe Moores Jr Qrosk Stb Fild Bate Adder George Stallings Boston Stallings George Stalling

Teachers Grapplers Face Big Ten Foe at Falls Tonight

State Teachers College hosts Pur due University in a Big Ten wrestling clash led by Coach Paul Bender. Indiana’s injured Noah Needer and Harris miss the meet, while Northwestern defeated by the Teachers earlier adds urgency. Selected wrestlers include Stanley, Poynter, Eriksen, G Orr, O Orr, Chambers, Pederson, and Jonnson across weight classes.

Courier Special Service Teachers College Purdue University Paul Bender Grappiers Big Ten Northwestern Indiana Wildcats Evanston Boilermakers Needer Harris Stanley Poynter Eriksen G. Orr

Maloney Victorious Over Foreign Rival in Boston Fight

Boston reports Jim Maloney, the pudgy heavyweight, scored a decisive 10 round victory over Con O’Kelly, a recent import from Ireland. Maloney delivered a strong performance, dominating most of the bout and winning the decision by a wide margin. O’Kelly showed late recovery in the ninth and kept pace only briefly.

Boston Jim Maloney Con O'Kelly Ould Sod Maloney O'Kelly Widen Hanladte & Goo

West Nips Waterlow In Tight High School Clash

Waterlow West High defeats Winston 19 to 14 in Vinton Iowa. Moore scores four from center, Walter adds four from the wing, while Abernathy anchors defense for Vinton. Templeton out, Schultz fills in, and last minute stalling by Waterlow seals the win.

Courier Special Service Vinton Ralph Sarft Waterlow West High Winston High School Tom Moore Robert Waite Moore Walter Ros Templeton Edwin Rosy Ralph. Schultz Altho West Waterloo Cuach Sarff Goach Jefftort Minton Abernathy West High Uni - ET Walterh KN Schultz Lay Moore He Miller Whipple Tf Freeman Wiiton Fo. Gordon Alton

La Porte Quintet Defeats Urbana in Easy Fashion

LaPorte City High School basketball team defeated Urbana High School 33 to 20 last night, marking their 10th win in 11 starts. The contest was the second meeting of the season after Urbana previously beat LaPorte.

la Porte Urbana Courier Special Service LaPorte City LaPorte Moore la Porte City Brust Stewart Elliot I Kober Tye Dphansen Vee Ory Allison Seendene Lamb Abbott Sea Gross Urbane Beebe Aevax Ford L. Ford Burrell Feferee

Oelwein Fighter Wins Decision in Des Moines Fight

In Des Moines on February 1 Joe Thomas of Oelwein defeated Bill Hall of Chicago by decision after a ten round bout. The card also saw Pep Jennings and Joe Fernandez draw, Tony Legauri KO Teddy Harris in seven, and Battling Sou Burner outpoint Dean Spener in a mid card match. The crowd booed the slow action at times.

Des Moines Joe Thomas Oelwein Bill Hall Chicago Pep Jennings Joe Fernandez Kansas City Tony Legauri Teddy Harris Des Sou ‘Burner Dean Spener Des Mones

Charles City limit-Wins Over Cresco High

Charles City high school defeated Cresco High 27 to 15 in a boys basketball game. Hahn led with five baskets and two free throws, Hauser followed with four baskets and two free throws, while Strew added a basket and a free throw. A preliminary game featured Charisse Otty seconds and the Nii Hawks.

Charles City Charles 'City High School Cresco Manual Arts Hahn Hauser Bhi Charisse Otty Nii Hawks

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