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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1921

Page

5

West High Defeats Cedar Falls Tigers in Rowdy Battle

West High revives late to topple Cedar Falls 27 to 12 after a tight first half. Captain Simmons leads West High with key baskets aided by Meyers and Coln, while Ross anchors Cedar Falls with nine frees and six in the field. Referee Green officiated at Anamosa.

Cedar Falls West High Cedar Falls High Ume Invacers Colin Simons Black Ross Tigers Shillinglaw Positon Simmons Meyers Cohn Banton Smith Maine Christoffersen Willard Skilinglaw Shearer Hemstreet Coln Rosa Refleree Green Anamosa

Yankees Bay Site for Baseball Park in New York City

The New York American baseball club has bought a site near the Harlem river mouth for 590000 dollars as its new home. Col Ruppert, president of the Yankees, closed the deal with the Astor estate last week. The stadium is expected to cost about 2000000 dollars and work will start soon after the sale, following the Polo grounds dispute with the Giants.

United Press New York New York American Baseball Club Nouth Bank Harlem River Col. Ruppert Yankees Astor Estate Giants Polo Grounds Wild Bil” Ponovan Philadelphia Nationals Marken Earle Greary Neale Cincinnati Phils Garry Hermann Jimmy Ring Rixey Pitt Baker The Fanning & Phil Pittsburgh Val Donovan Drefuss Swaddine Timber Newie Parkersburg W. Y Marietta College Marietta

College High Downs Independence in 35 to 12

Cedar Falls Feb 7 Independence faced a sharp defeat as College High overwhelmed them 35 to 12. College High led 18 to 4 at halftime and stretched the margin in the final period with a steady barrage of baskets, under Coach Heistey’s direction.

College High Downs Independence Cedar Falls Independence College High Five College High Heistey

Teachers overwhelm Buena Vista in basketball clash

Storm Lake Iowa February reports Buena Vista College fell 32 to 6 as Iowa State Teachers College dominated with sharp teamwork and accurate shooting. Harshbarger brothers led the Teachers while Robinson and Pritchard starred for Buena Vista. Free throws and field baskets highlighted the rout in a game refereed by Taylor of Minnesota.

Storm Lake Buena Harsh Lynch Whitford James ‘Harshbare Buena Vista Robinson Beryle Ric Basil Rice Pritchard Ethe Suards Bersle Rice Kevane Soethe McKinstry James Harsh- Barger Porter M. Barsh- Warger Harshreer Tayior Minnesota

American entry tops trans Atlantic yacht race field

New York on February 1 reports Prof. Walter E. Clayton of St. John s College listing the first entry for next summers ocean race for the Belgians cup. Annapolis official Kyog of Belgium enters the auxiliary Kiteh Stasia, a 82 ton, 71 foot vessel described as the smallest boat ever entered in the event.

New York Walter E. Clayton St. John’s Forese Annapolis Albert, Kyog Hio

Ignorant Essays On Hardings Front Porch Parody

A satirical dialogue depicts President Elect Harding on a Marion porch discussing immigration restriction and excess profit tax with fictional Best Minds. The piece blends mock politicking, domestic interruptions, and a closing exchange with humorous interruptions from chickens and a waterlogged geraniums scene.

Marion Keone Harding Olde Meret Harding Freel Phickels Hariling York Warren

Harold O. Cutbill Wins Hunter Mile at Boston Arena

Harold O. Cutbill known as the Flying Parson of the Boston Athletic Association won the Hunter Mile at the club’s annual indoor games in 4:22.5, nearing Jase Ray’s record. Loren Murchison, Dartmouth and Olympic hopefuls, won the Major Briggs sprint. Various collegiate stars claimed victories in hurdles, high jump, and distance events.

Boston Harold O. Cutbill Boston Athletic Association yWon Hunter Boston Arena Jase Ray de ‘Cade Loren Murchison Chicago Hark Thomson Canada Antwerp Dartmouth College Jordon T. Nightingale Jwin Ia New Hampshire College Walter Higgins Columbia University Star John Murray Notre Dame University Olym Ipic Harvard Ysie RW. Harwood T. P. Gardner Yale Gartner Boston Collese Sim Holy Cross University of Pennsylvania Dartmouth Massachusetts Tastiumie iTechlay University of Maine Bates Trvis Tele Jon Hig New York

Troeh Captures Sunny South Handicap Title with 99

Frank Troeh of Vancouver Washington won the Sunny South handicap championship by breaking 99 targets from 21 yards amid a near flawless field. C G Spencer of St Louis tied Troeh with 99 but was barred from the championship as the winner must be an amateur. Other entrants reaching 99 included J A Goodwin of Salt Lake City and Tris Speaker.

Houston Tex Frank Troeh Vancouver Wash C. G. Spencer St. Louis Troeh J. A. Goodwin Salt Lake City Utah Tris Speaker

Soast League Player Confesses Burglary

Pacific coast league pitcher Carl Babe Holling, under a $3 600 contract with the Detroit team, was released after admitting burglary. He entered Mrs Ivy Woodworths apartment and stole 20 in cash and 40 worth of jewelry. Holling said he needed the money and aided police in returning the jewelry.

San Francisco Cal Carl Babe" Holling Detroit Ivy Woodworth Woodworth Holling

Minnesota Plays at Iowa City as Week Unfolds

The schedule lists 30 games across Iowa, Missouri Valley, and Big Ten this week. Key matches include Minnesota at Iowa tonight, Nebraska at Ames, Grinnell at Nebraska, and Missouri at Kansas Aggies with title implications in the conference.

Minnesota Iowa City Nebraska Ames Grincell Mistasola Lows Stull Fort Desfotnes Clingis Oe Simpson Drake Coe Cornell Yankton Morningside Chicago Northwestern North Dakota Luther Washington Kansas Dee Moines T Penn Grinnell Missouri Aggies Simpson Cee Oklahoma Upper Iowa St. Ambrose St. Bede Dubuque St. Viator's Colony Still At Jewell Des Moines Iowa Gophers Hawkeyes Minneapolis Fort Des Moines Des Moines College Oskaloosa Mason City Des Moines Catholic Academy Cornhuskers Iowa State College Webrasdar Grintell College Grinneil Missouri Valley Norman Lawrance Kansas Aggies Manhattan Tigers Ohio Thinois Purdue Wisconsin Ilinois

Basketball results from various colleges and towns

A compiled list of basketball scores from multiple colleges and towns including Oklahoma over Grinnell 23 20 and Kansas Aggies 31 over Kansas 18, with numerous other pairings such as Drake 37 Cornell 17 and Missouri 45 Washington 14, featuring a wide geographic spread and uneven punctuation.

Oklahoma Grinnell State Teachers Morningside Chicago Tinnesota Kansas Aggies Kansas Missouri Washington Columbia Campion Drake Cornell Kirkeville Sril Creighton Des Moines Wrocning Denver Colorado Mines Colorado Aggies St.Olaf's Oplahoma Penn Simpson Grand View College Carleton Coe Colorado Idaho Montana Oshkosh Normal Whitewater Normal Meee Vista

Willard Faces Tax Trap as Wealth Grows Across Kansas Lands

Sport chatter notes Jess Willard worries not about Dempsey but about paying a large income tax. Since losing the title he has invested in nearly 2000 acres of Kansas farmland and stakes in manufacturing. He seeks guidance at income tax headquarters to settle obligations, stressing he cannot pay more than his share.

Jess Willard Dempsey Altho Willard Kansas Liv Sam Mix Holdings Jess Demp Sey Gleason Chicago White Sox Babe Ruth Tarzan Leiven Lf Ruth Himeel Ruth

Heinie Groh and His Unique Bat Cresco 16

Baseball notes recount Heinie Groh and a peculiar bat while listing scores and player movements. Walter Barbare trade talk and Matt Dreyfuss critique frame a Braves Cubs Sox outlook as Babe Ruth homer projections spark debate.

Heinie Groh Bat

Britton and Lewis Set for 15 Round Title Fight Tonight

In New York, Jack Britton the world welterweight champion defends his title in a 15 round decision bout at Madison Square Garden against Ted Kid Lewis of England. Weigh in at 2 pm, both fighters cleared at 147 pounds. Britton seeks to solidify a title reign begun after a 1919 return.

Associated Press New York Jack Britton Madison Square Garden Ted “Kid” Lewis England Britton Lewis

Football Rule Changes Are To Be Considered

New York reports the football rules committee will meet on March 4 for its annual conference. Proposals center on the forward pass with debate over restricting or liberalizing its use. Other ideas include an extra period for ties and elimination of the goal after touchdown.

New York Football Rules Committee

Joe Stecher Aims To Resume Wrestling Soon

Fremont Neb Joes Stecher former heavyweight wrestling champion says health is improving and he hopes to resume wrestling soon. He is training daily while still undergoing neuritis treatment after visiting Fremont with a basketball team he recruited at his Dodge hometown.

Fremont Neb T—Joe Stecher Dodge Altho Neuritis

Cary Nelson Wins Amateur Ski Tourney At Norge Ski Club

Cary Nelson of the home club won the annual Norge Ski club amateur ski tournament at Cary slide despite two inches of snow and a straw pile finish. Sverre Strom and Robert Hesseberg of the Wisconsin University club placed second and third. Fleming won longest standing jump with 94 feet. Norwegians competed but none placed in prize list amid challenging conditions.

Cary Carl Nelson Norge Cary Slide Nelson Sverre Strom University of Wisconsin Robert Hesseberg Miles Ground Robert Hesslelberg Wisconsin University Club Dovs Reither Ion Fleming Henry Fleming Eau Claire Wis Norway Melson Nei' Son Ala Chicago Fred Brunn Brunn Steen

New York Proposes Tax on Commercial Sports

New York considers unifying professional sports under state oversight with a tax plan to fund government. Gov Miller seeks a conference with sport writers to push a broad tax on receipts, and boxing rules may tighten with higher state levies. Canon Chase vows renewed efforts to repeal boxing and baseball tax measures amid opposition from clergy and major leagues.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Gov. Miller Canon Chase Brooklyn V. Miller

St Paul Bowling Meet Offers 11000 in Prizes

The International Bowling Association tournament at St Paul Minn offers cash prizes totaling more than 11000 with 67 cash prizes, five gold medals, and multiple awards for doubles and singles events. Entrants include bowlers from Superior Oshkosh Racine and Austin Wis Minn, with five-men quint teams and individual high man prizes.

The Associated Press St. Paul, Minn International Bowling Association Toay Twin Cities Duluth Superior Oshkock Wis Austin Racine Wis

Fathers and Sons Hear Frank Gamel at Grace Church Tonight

Frank H. Gamel, known as a boyologist, opens a city tour with a father-and-son banquet at Grace Methodist church at 7 p.m. He will speak on The Balance Sheet, urging fathers and sons to reflect on life’s worthwhile aims. A 35 cent plate dinner is provided. An illustrated lecture follows Thursday at East High School Auditorium on Life’s Most Sacred Function.

Frank H. Gamel Grace Methodist Church Gamnel East High School

Gideons Monthly Meet Hosted by W. J. French in Waterloo

The Waterloo camp of Gideons held its regular monthly meeting Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. W. J. French home. After a 6:30 p.m. banquet, a business session discussed plans for a membership drive. Entertainment featured songs and readings by Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Boanell, plus talks by Rev. M. J. Calhoun and state president George S. Sheppice. The March meeting is set for March 4 at Fy Willis Jenks' home.

Waterloo Gideons W. J. French Third Avenue West H. S. Boanell M. J. Calhoun George S. Sheppice Fy Willis Jenks Bammond Avenue

Nineteen twenty one will reward fighters

The Chicago Tribune notes a marginal but clear turn toward better conditions in January as the Federal Reserve Board cites steadier farm movement and easier farm finances. Investors absorbed about 180.05 million in new securities, signaling renewed business morale and unemployment relief potential.

Chicago Tribune Federal Reserve Board Automobile Page Detroit Ford Cadillac Columbus Republic Rubber Youngstown Canton Long Bell Lumber Company Pine Bluff Ark Lackawan-na Steel Chicago

McCabe Urges End to Waste to Restore Illinois Central Status

L B McCabe general superintendent of the Lovey division urged eliminating waste to restore Illinois Central to its former standing as a top US railroad. He cited $2.5 million lost to damaged freight and urged all employees to boost traffic and cut unproductive labor. Waterloo trainmaster Harry Brown showed Waterloo’s $2.6 million annual payroll with 85 percent staying locally, and a $1.5 million contribution to the company, underscoring the value of local business. The meeting, held at city hall, became an open forum for efficiency ideas and widespread employee commitment to saving costs.

Illinois Central Company L. BE. McCabe Lovey McCabe Dubuque Uy Hnois Central City Hall Mec’ Cabe Illinois Central Chicago Memphis New Orleans Ilinois Central New York Central Waterloo Harry Brown Brown Tom Joyce T. C

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