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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1924

Page

6

Waterloo West High East High clash in city basketball series

East High hosts West High in a city rivalry game at Orange and Black gym tonight with about 900 seated fans and a possible 100 more. Starting lineups feature Hostetler Kipp Raymond Artus Daley for East and Potter Sindlinger Smith Miller Hetts for West.

Waterloo East High West High Westigh Mendenham Old Rose Raotera Hostetler Kipp Raymond Cenies Artus Daley Wil Weat Potter Capt Sindlinger Smith Miller Hetts

Laude Chosen Captain of Iowa Basketball Team

James Laude of Monticello, a junior in the college of commerce, was elected captain of Iowa's basketball team for the remainder of the season. He succeeds Robert Burght, who left during Christmas, and Wayland Hicks, who had acted as captain since then. Laude is in his second year with the varsity and belongs to Sigma Phi fraternity.

Town ‘City James Laude Monticello College of Commerce Iowa Laude Robert Burght Spencer Wayland Hicks Brooklyn Bureght Sigma Phi Fraternity

Brookins and Crawford Seek 60 Yard Hurdle Marks

Iowa City prepare for a carnival in the new armory where Charley Brookins and Harold Crawford will attempt world records in 60 yard low and high hurdles. Brookins aims to beat his 40 yard low hurdle time of .068 and file with the AAU, while Crawford targets the 60 yard high hurdles and the current AAU mark of 08 flat set by F. Smithson in San Francisco.

Iowa City Charley Brookins Harold Craxford Iowa A. A. UE

Iowa hunter catches fox with bare hands in Cascade

Justin Hayes, praised as the only man in the area to catch a live wild fox with his bare hands, chased the fox into a hole with his dogs. A fox terrier drew the fox out and Hayes seized it, then the animal was tied, covered, and hauled to town in a covered truck.

Cascade Justin Hayes Heyes

Bringing Up Father Basketball Box Note

Basketball notes show team lineup and substitutions for a game. Players listed include Green, Lynch, Orr, Lewis, Greer and Behrens. Field goals tally Behrens Hauser Hansen L Orr with free throws by Eshrens Hansor Hanssn Green.

Dauaer Cowlishaw Hansen Teachers High Green Lynch Orr Lewis Greer Dubert Behrens White G. Orr Lewry Hauser L. Orr

Wrestling Plans Halted as Inquiry Spooks Crowd

The Sportsmen's league faces scrutiny over early wrestling bout plans at the Armory amid suspicions of shady promoters and dubious contenders. Local wrestlers deny involvement in the card while public trust sours on the sport and calls for a thorough probe grow.

L V A Cage Team Defeats Sacred Heart 23 to 10

Our Lady of Victory academy basketball team beat Sacred Heart five 23 to 10 in a fast game at O Ti AO gym, with Brennan scoring 15 of the 23. Murphy starred for Sacred Heart. halftime stood 12 to 6. The academy clinched the city Catholic high school title by defeating St. Marys earlier.

Our Lady of Victory Academy Sacred Heart O. Ti Academy Quint City Catholic High Trie St. Mary's Academy Brennan Murphy

Boxing Card at Marshalltown Aims to Draw Big Crowd

Hawkeye-Full No real interest shown in the boxing card at Marshalltown next Monday featuring Clyde Wrary and Phil Luongo. Cyd Bulgren faces Harry Olson in the semi windup. Morrison-related notes mention veteran players and possible trades as Dubuque considers roster cuts and Lindner and McKinney potential disposals.

Marshalltown Clyde Wrary Phil Luongo Des Moines Cyd Bulgren Clinton Harry Olson

Cyclone Varsity Wrestlers battle for berths before Minnesota meet

Ames Iowa Feb 8 The uncertainty of the Iowa State College wrestling lineup grows as tryouts near their Minnesota clash. Only three weights have clear winners Kurtz at 125 pounds and Prunty at 158 with no competition. Others show close margins with multiple contenders in 133 145 and 171 classes. Prunty named captain for Minnesota contest.

Ames Towa State College Minnesota Caadies Kurtz Marsh Prunty I i Sloan Anderson Wart Tipton Rover DeHart Sipperly Woodhull Myers Pillard Reighard

Cornell Prep Cage Joust Set For March In Mount Vernon

The Cornell Collega invitation basketball tournament will be held March 13 14 and 15 in Mount Vernon Iowa sponsored by the Cornell C club. Twenty five teams expected to enter in two classes class A and class B last year Marion high school Imam won class A and Wilton Junction won class B. The winning team in each class receives a silver loving cup from the LC club.

Mount Vernon Cornell Collega Cornell Marion High School Imam Wilton Junction Lc" Chib

Charles Hollocher Faces Cubs Contract Standstill

Charles Hollocher, longtime Cubs shortstop holdout, must sign the 1924 contract or remain outside organized baseball. Cubs president Veeck rejected any trade or deal to value him. A back salary claim, believed between 34,000 and 5,000 dollars, is cited as the issue, with Hollocher saying he is owed pay for sickness.

Chicago Tih Charles Hollocher Chicago Cubs Cubs Veeck Vollacher Cuba

Nyikos Enters Notre Dame U After Indiana Exit

Laporte Ind Feb Nike Nyikos star basketball player left Indiana University for scholastic reasons and has entered Notre Dame University. Nyikos, previously the Big Ten’s second high scorer, starred for South Bend YMCA and scored 18 of the city’s 32 points in a victory over Michigan City. His brother Johnny added seven points in the same game. Both Nyikoses will be eligible at Notre Dame next year.

Laporte Ind Nike Nyikos University of Indiana Notre Dame Nyikos Big Ten South Bend Y. 1 South Bend Michigan City Johnny Nyikos Nyikoses

State and Conference Tilts Spotlight today in midseason slate

Des Moines and Cedar Falls host key matchups as Missouri Valley and Big Ten actions unfold. Kansas Aggies meet Grinnell while Simpson State Teachers confronts the Iowa Intercollegiate leaders at Cedar Falls. Cornell opens a three game trip facing Dubuque Hamline and Carleton with Coe meeting Beloit.

Des Moines Kansas Aggies Grinnell Sunflower State Iowa Iowa State Ames Nebraska Missouri Columbia Northwestern Indiana Bloomington Simpson State Cedar Falls Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association Cornell Dubuque Parsons Carthage Western Union Buena Vista Nebras

Pancho Villa Defends Flyweight Title Tonight at Madison Square Garden

New York February 8 Pancho Villa world flyweight champion defends his title tonight in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden against Georgie Marks of California. Villa, who won the title from Wimmy Ville of England, is the favorite despite Marks 147 victories in 148 bouts marking a formidable record.

New York Pancho Villa Aisk Madison ‘Square Garden Georgie Marks California Villa Idéfensa Wimmy Ville England

Forester Quint Defeats Linden M E 66 to 22

Forester quint defeated Linden M E 66 to 22 at St Marys school gym last night. Ott led with 16 field goals while Mehl counted 10. Halftime stood 23 to 8. Anderson brothers starred for Linden. Forester seeks games with strong amateur teams. Ray Nemmers, manager.

Order of Torestera Linden M. E St. Mary's School Ott Mehl Anderson Brothers Forester Five Ray Nemmers I744- J

Bowling League Scores and Narrow Victories Reported

Whiteside league results show Courier defeating Leonard Cigar five two games to one while Corey's restaurant team swept Repass quintet three straight. Rath Packers edged Loop Cigar five two to one as Morris and Meinerney led in top honors. Over 200 scores posted by Richardson, C Leonard, Gerry, Mosher, Hershberger and T Morris amid a mix of other results.

Whiteside Bowling League Whiteside Courier Leonard Cigar Corey Repass Rath Packers Loop Cigar Morris Meinerney Richardson C. Leonard Gerry Mosher Hershberger T. Morris uTien Ardsor Castle McDermott Geadic Aga Ox Leonard Morris Corex McGilloun Scranson Blowers Roberta Wees Flinn Vee Wheeler Ste Metherney Broshar Hardin Wwe Woods Hershire Ayers Iva P. Morri Ie Agai

Secret of Passaic Success in Cage Contests

New York report profiles Passaic New Jersey basketball fame. Fred Caisel notes local practice in backyards and pole cages shaping players from primary grades to high school. Ernest Blood praised as influential coach while city officials filter statewide challenges to protect students.

New York Fred Caisel Passaic N. J Gaisel Ernest Blood Passaic Highs John McCraw Lfe Gatsel Foesom Shen Passaic High School Theeountry Board’ of Education Athletic Council Cnare

Cedar Falls Five Bests T C High In City Title

Cedar Falls defeats Teachers College High 13 to 3 to claim the 1924 city basketball championship. Cedar Falls led 6 to 2 after one quarter and 8 to 3 at halftime. Hauser and Behrens starred for Cedar Falls while Green and Orr led the opposition.

Cedar Falls T. C. High Cedar Palls Cedar Falls High Teachers College High Orr Little Tutors Green Hauser Behrens Greenland Orr Cedar. Falls

Bobby Jones Receives Harvard Bachelor Degree

Cambridge Mass Feb 8 Robert T Jones receives bachelor of arts degree from Harvard before returning to Atlanta Georgia. Although already national open golf champion since 1922 he did not play for Harvard due to transfer ineligibility and lack of permission to compete last summer. He plans to enter business in Atlanta.

Cambridge Mass Robert T. Jones Harvard Atlanta Altho Bobby

Greene High Captures Top Prizes in Declam Contest

In Shell Rock last evening Greene High School won first in dramatics and humorous classes and finished second in oratorical. Alma Jewell earned top honors in dramatic division while Eilen Wilkins placed first in humorous. Lee Soesche was second in oratorical with a "Eulogy on Wendell Phillips" piece.

Judge Letts to Run in Second Congressional District Race

Davenport Iowa February Judge F D Letts sitting on the Seventh judicial district court will oppose Harry E Hull for the Republican nomination in the Second congressional district at the June primaries. Letts made the official announcement today.

Davenport F. DD. Letts Seventh Judicial District Clinton Muscatine Jackson Harry E. Hull Judya Letts

Radio Programs Schedule From Stations Across the Nation

A Saturday radio digest lists programs from KDKA and KEEX in Hastings to WOO Kansas City and WAM Cleveland. Entries include band performances, children's programs, orchestras, talks, and church services with start times ranging from early afternoon to late night.

Radio Digest Associated Press KDKA East Pittsburgh Banda Keex Hastings Los Angeles EPO San Francisco KYW Chicago KSD St. Louis WEA WDAF Kansas City WAT Wan New York WFAA Daling News WGR Buffalo WGY Schenectady WHAS Louisville WJAZ WJZ WLAG Minneapolis-St. Paul WMAQ Chicago News Boy Scouts WIC Memphis WOAW Omaha WOC Davenport Orchestra WOR Newark Marecital Orcheatr WAM Cleveland Christian Endeavor Convention Woo

Strong Fives in Northeast Iowa

Northeast Iowa high school basketball shows many strong teams with a mix of large and small schools. Dubuque High stands out among the larger schools, while Decorah Independence Postville Colwell Cedar Falls Cresco and both Waterloo high schools lead the pack. Osage and New Hampton struggle, and small schools like Postville Lawler Elgin Elma Colesburg also post good records. West and East Waterloo Highs remain competitive with Cedar Falls providing tough battles. Decorah aims for state sectional, Upper Iowa hosts an invitation meet.

East High Sarffmen West High Orangemen Colleta High Cedar Falls Littles Waterloo Miller Fayette Iowa Dubuque High Decorah Independence Postville Colwein Cresco Charles City Osage New Hampton Postville High Ty Smith Lawler J; Elgin Elma Colesburg East Cedar Falls High Jesup Osaga Greene Shell Rock Waverly Nashua Rock Decorah High Upper Iowa

Tom Gibbons to Meet Joe White on Feb 15

New York reports Tom Gibbons has been matched with Joe White a southern heavyweight. They will fight in Grand Rapids Michigan on February 15 in a 10 round no decision bout.

Tom Gibbons Joe White New York Jack Dempsey Shelby Mont Gibbons White Grand Rapids Mich

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