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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1923

Page

5

Players face chilly pay during heated baseball dispute

A veteran column argues owners will not trade or sell players this spring as baseball unions clash with management. It discusses figures like Mays and Housh, notes salary tensions from Brooklyn to Chicago, and critiques the union’s stance amid a stalled agreement and wage disputes.

Tavis York Chub Alow Moldie Cincinnati Chicago Euters Forteigh Grimes Crett Chrooklyn Tela Roush Isene Civetus Wii Garry Kerrmann Baseball Players’ Union

Independence Wrestling Card Promises Major Local Bout

Independence fans bet on a big wrestling event tomorrow evening featuring local wrestler Tavlice at 150 pounds versus Greek Herikos from Pueblo. A $200 side bet and purse are on the line as organizers push for strong turnout despite earlier cancellations.

Independence Harry Tavlice Herikos Pueblo Tavlicek Swindl Denver Cole Chert West Businesneo American Legion

Resignation of George Trafton Amid Big Ten Coaching Rule

George Trafton presented his resignation as athletic officials at Notre Dame faced scrutiny after the Big Ten barred former professionals from coaching. Jamiey Notre Dame football star named as potential successor, tied to Northwestern rumors, amid league ruling and internal turmoil.

George Trafton Jamiey Notre Dame Gach Northwestern Aniiversity Todas Jecause Traften

Walter Johnson Signs 1923 Contract After Daughter Arrival

Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators celebrated the birth of his daughter by signing his 1923 contract at his Kansas home. He declined to disclose the contract amount, joking the daughter looked like a million dollars. Inter-Sunday school basketball games in Otoe County were postponed to March 33 due to gym usage, with next Tuesday’s games set as planned.

Keno Neb Walter Johnson Washington Senators Senators XO Chercy East High

Basketball Scores From Recent Games Across Colleges

The bulletin lists multiple college results including Kansas Aggies 13 West Virginia 17 Virginia 14. Chicago college 36 Cornell college 29 Miracle Wesleyan 22 Bradley 15 Delaware U 24 McCormick Seminary.

St Ages Kansas Aggies West Virginia Virginia Chicaxe College Cornell College Miiacle Wesleyan Bradley Dbelaui U McCormick Seminary

Hour's Play and Cold Shower for Girls at WoC

Mrs. D D P Gaylor health education director for the Y W C A urges urban women and girls to join recreation groups to renew zest and spirit. Winter basketball and volleyball are favored with two spring classes for beginners and advanced players on Wednesdays. Indoor baseball also highlighted.

DD. P. Gayior Mes. Gaylor Crom

Mrs. Mallory Defies Wimbledon Path to Winter Tennis

The article notes Molla Mallory’s sudden decision to play five winter tournaments in Kurane and forego Wimbledon. It highlights her surprise rival Suzanne Lenglen’s fluctuating form and the near-defeat by Beamish and Turner Laing, underscoring Mallory’s strategic, mid winter campaign.

New York Molla Mallory Schemfiy Mile Suzie Lenglen Suzanne Wit Winbledon Charmis Mrs. Beamish Torothy Turner i Laing Surzanne Mrs. Mallory Kuranete Wimbledon

Iowa Grip Candidates Start Spring Practice

Towa City February 6 Coach How ard Jones has opened spring football practice at Iowa university with weekly lectures until the present season ends. He will conduct eight letter men among returning and new candidates including Captain Miller Parkin Mingledingeer Nugent Jiz Mancock Otte and Melntyre.

Towa City Howard Jones Iowa University Miller Parkin Mingledingeer Nugent Jiz Man‘cock Otte Melntyre

Heavyweight title scene ambles through rough bouts

Last night at Jersey City and nearby towns several boxing scraps produced mixed results. Tack Denney defended a claim near Newark against Harry Greb while Kid Wolfe and Boston opponents battled to a draw in a 12 round set. Pal Read edged Weary Weight champion in 11 rounds and Bill Britton won a newspaper decision in Akron.

Wyork Fiors Johnson Towa Nestor Asi Tack Denney Newark Harry Greb Pal Read Boston Jersey City Kid Wolfe Cleveland Abherwricht Sut Tarry Martin Berry Pittsburgh Welternsight al Walther Canton Janesviie Bill Britton Coimwon Harm Krohn Akron

Orange and West High Cagers Battle Tonight in Annual Meet

East High aims for a narrow win in the east west clash with a strong lineup featuring Johnson, Kipp, Holman, Tollefson and Artis. West High, coached by Ralph Sart, fields Meyers and the Miller brothers with Stimson or Hetts at center, as fans pack the new auditorium for a suspenseful night of hoops.

East West High East High East High Lineaary Louis Krose Linown Ud Wheat Orange Blick Warriors Johnson Kipp Holman Tollefson Arius Eat Wgho Cage Tallefson Artis I Meyers Stimson Tetts Pinla West Orchestra Old Close Cedar Rapids

Boxer Andy Thomas Dies After Ring Collapse

New York, Feb. 6. Welterweight Andy Thomas died from brain concussion after collapsing in the 12th round of a 10-round bout with Johnny Clinton at the Broadway Exhibition. Thomas had slimmed to 136 pounds, took heavy punishment, and never regained consciousness after being rushed to the hospital. No arrests were reported.

New York Andy Thomas Johnny Clinton Broadway Exhibition Association Thomas Clinton Vic

Upper Town to Clash with State Teachers in Fayette

In Fayette Indiana on February 8 the Peacock Gym hosts a hard fought Upper Town versus State Teachers clash. Coach Dorman’s squad, in peak condition, brings depth and tricks ready to counter the old rivals after both teams defeated Penn College Bri by ten points. A reserve corps stands eager to enter. In Los Angeles on February 6 John Meyers of Chicago and Sandon of Long Beach wrestled two hours to a draw for the world middleweight title, each securing one fall.

Fayette Peacock Glymmnasium Dorman Quinastet Penn College Appe: Town Bri Los Angeles Cal Johnny Meyers Chicago San Sandon Long Beach

Drake Defeats Grinnell 22 to 21 in Missouri Valley Clash

Grinnell and Drake played a tight Missouri Valley basketball game with Drake winning 22 to 21. Drake captain Wilhelm led the scoring with four field goals and eight free throws for 16 points.

DRAKE Grinnell Drake University Grinnell College Yhattle Wilhelm

Battling Sikri to Meet Canadian Mike McTigue in Dublin

Battling Sikri signs with a Dublin syndicate to fight American middleweight Mike McTigue in the Scala Theatre Dublin on St Patrick's Day. The bout will be 20 rounds with a purse of £2000, three quarters to the winner. McTigue holds the Canadian middleweight title won from Eugene Brosseau over two years ago.

Paris Sikri Dubin Mike McTigue Scala Theatre Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Echo Des Sports Onil New York Mike Me'Tiguée Eugene Brosseau Flo Boxhia Aerie

Paddock To Meet Fast Men In East

United Press report outlines Charlie Paddock’s planned eastern sprint tour with meets from February through late spring. He expects to face McAllister Murchison Leconey and others while noting he remains dangerous and capable of beating top rivals. His training aims to adapt to new conditions post Olympics.

Jackson V. Scholz United Press New York Charlie Paddock Charlie Southern California California Los Angeles Stanford Berkeley Palo Alto Tf Am Paddock McAllister Murchison Jenney McAlster Leconey Altho

Women’s Indoor Tennis Meet Opens March 12

The women’s national indoor tennis championship will be staged on the Longwood Cricket Club indoor courts starting March 12 in Boston. The move up from an earlier date was influenced by Miss Leslie Bancroft’s March 20 departure to play in Europe.

Boston Longwood Cricket Club Leslie Bancroft

Argentine boxer Firpo to arrive in U S in February

New York dispatch says Louis Firpo the Argentine fighter will reach the United States around February 10 after a string of wins in Argentina. He aims to meet the Johnson Gibbons winner, then possibly face Jack Dempsey with large financial stakes and huge fan interest in Argentina.

New York Louis Firpo United States Argentina Johnson-Gibbons Jack Dempsey Jhel Inter Firpo Dempsey

Upper Iowa U to Stage Gage Tilts for High Schools

Upper Iowa University will host a two day interhigh basketball tournament on March 8 and 9 inviting about 50 northeastern Iowa high schools. Coaches value the event for observing teams and exchanging ideas at round table sessions. Prizes include a handsome cup and gold medals for first place, silver for second, bronze for third, with an MVP prize. Plymouth and Manly high schools were prior champions.

Plymouth High School Manly High School

Harry Kasky Wins American Skating Title at Ideal Park

Harry Kasky of Chicago dominates the American skating championships at Ideal Park rink taking first in the half mile and third in the 440 yard event to total 110 points, with Joe Moore of New York second 80 points. Miss Gladys Robinson of Toronto wins the women’s title with 105 points across four events. Richard Donovan of Endicott breaks the world record in the three mile race by clipping one and three fifth seconds off the mark.

Binghamton N. Y Harry Kasky Chicago Ideal Park Joe Moore New York Kasky Moore Gladys Robinson Toronto Elsie Muller Richard Donovan Endicott

Pitcher Jake May to join Vernon Pacific Coast club

New York reports that Jake May, the star southpaw, will be first call for Vernon Pacific Coast next season as part of payers trade. The announcement notes May’s move and outlines plans related to Cape May farm operations by Stead and Wichard, who intend cattle-raising on a 100 acre meatowland parcel.

New York Vernon Pacific Coast Club Fawke Jake May N. J Jose Willard Cape May Farm Wichard

Record Claim Sparks Chicago Skating Milestone

Roy McWhirter of Chicago set an 8 45 mark in 1921. Donald Baker, a professional skater, broke the world professional record in the 150 yard dash by racing the distance in 11.45 seconds.

Roy McWhirter Chicago Donald Baker

Luther College retools coaching staff for next year

Decorah Ia Feb 6 Luther college announces coaching policy changes for next year Coach Ivan Daseft will leave at year end Coaching duties will be split among four or five men Co C Qualley named head basketball coach and football assistant Prof F B Peterson to head gymnastics Prof S B Roque to coach baseball Davald T Nelson to coach tennis again

Decorah Luther College Ivan Daseft Avequ C. Qualley F. EB. Peterson S. 8. Roque Davald T. Nelson

Freedman Dominates Jawson In City Bout

Sailor Freedman of Chicago outclassed Joe Jawson of Milwaukee in a 10 round match last night. Freedman controlled the action from start to finish, jawson unable to mount any sustained offense. A separate mixed bout at Ta., Joe White and Carl Fields ended in a draw before White won the lighter opponent in a follow on wrestle. American Legion bowlers prepare for Whiteside alleys event at 7 30 P M.

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