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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1920

Page

4

Hawkeyes Edge Hoosiers In Tight Big Ten Tilt

Iowa (the Hawkeyes) defeated Indiana 28 to 20 in a hard fought Big Ten game at Iowa City. Finlayson Worth and Shimek led scoring while Dean and Donovan were key Indiana players until fouls and late game pressure swung the momentum to Iowa.

Towa City Indiana Hawkeyes Jimmy Ashmore Finlayson Worth Shimek Dean Donovan Dean Dean Iowa Hoosiers Donavan Iona Kaufman Hoosiss Town Den Phillips Topkins Dein Williams Birch Parlham Young Fitals

Joie Ray Captures Hunter Cup Mile in Boston

Joie W. Bay of the Illinois A. C. won the Hunter cup indoor mile at the Boston Athletic Association games, finishing a second behind the mile record with a time of 4:23.1. Earl J. Thompson matched the 45 yard high hurdles track record of six seconds. Walker Smith of Cornell placed second in the hurdles. Jack Echolz of Missouri edged Charles Paddock in the 40 yard dash with a 4.5 second time.

Boston Maess Earl J. Thompson Dartsmouth Walker Smith Cornell Jack Echolz University of Missouri Charles Paddock

Carpentier to wed before sailing for United States

Georges Carpentier European heavyweight champion will marry in early March and take his bride when he sails for the United States on March 10. The bride’s name is not announced. He will earn 56 000 dollars from an American movie firm for a Los Angeles film and plans to invest 209 000 francs in a new French loan.

Paris Georges Carpentier United States Carpentier Los Angeles France

Mathiesen defeats McLean in 300 meter race record

Christiania Feb 9 Oscar Mathiesen defeats Porhart McLean in the 590 meter race with a new world record time. McLean also wins the 5 000 meter event in 3 minutes 537 10 seconds. Mathiesen claims overwork in a prior match. Also Carleton College defeats Coe College 25 to 22 in Cedar Rapids with substitutes in a earlier game, Northfield.

Christiania Oscar Mathiesen Porhart McLean Chicago Mathiesen McLean Carleton COR Cedar Rapids Coecollerae Carleton College of Northfield Minn

Elgin High School Romps Past Decorah in Basketball

Elgin high boys dominate Decorah 38 to 23 as Kiple and Mack lead scoring and fast-paced shooting. Decorah struggles to score in the first half while Elgin capitalizes on rebounds and quick passes. Shell Rock girls fall to Nash on local final.

Elgin Decorah Elgin High Ant Boys Ayal Kiple Mack Oie Elgin Faul Alison Sien Shelk Rock Sheth Rock Shell Rock High School Nash

East High Cage Team Beats Waverly 26 to 13 in Tight Contest

East High defeated Waverly High 26 to 13 at East High Gym in a hard fought game. Parkin and Scripture led East with multiple baskets while Kloos and Harmon starred for Waverly as the crowd watched a lively second half surge.

East High Waverly High East High Gymnasium East Waverly Teasu Tly Hast High Waverly Orange Sud Parkin Scrip Kloos Harmon O'Connor Garramoni Wast High

Baseball History in Epochal Meeting Promises Major Rule Changes

Baseball officials from across the country gather in Chicago for what is described as the biggest meeting to date to consider removing freak deliveries. The rules committee contemplates banning the spitball and other deceptive pitches with a possible two month to year grace period. American Association and Three League magnates attend as major league schedule talks loom and a national commission head may be chosen.

Associated Press Chicago National Commission

Washington U. Beats Grinnell in 37 19 Showing

Washington University defeated Grinnell 37 to 19 in St. Louis, extending its winning streak to seven in ten days. The Pikers used a five man defense to suppress Grinnell forwards, and Wagsenaar at left guard stood out with three baskets from center court.

St. Louis Washington University Grinnell Missouri Tigers Pikers Drake Pioneers Wagsenaar

Doctor Links Tobacco to Arteries Hardening

Dr. Conner warns tobacco causes artery hardening and health issues from middle age. The ad promotes Nicotal tablets to curb cravings, promising a habit quit with a money-back guarantee and endorsements from druggists.

Nicol

Boxing Union of World Formed in United States Backed Plan

Paris reports the Boxing Union of World organizing with the US Great Britain and France each holding ten votes while Belgium has four and other nations hold smaller shares. Champions listed include Jack Dempsey and Mike O Dowd with France Britain and the US gaining key posts as Antwerp hosts next congress.

Paris America International Boxing Union United States Great Britain France Belgium Australa Switzerland Italy Denmark Norway Sweden Holland Brazil Jack Dempsey Mike O'Dowd Ack Tritton Jenny Leonard Masrac Aed Tohn Fihane Navy Civilian Board of Control Maj Drexel Biddle Hecht Biddle Pinnay Biddle Lord Lonsdale Paul Rousseau Gell Hart England Mr. Douglas

Grundy County Court convenes with Judge Stiles on bench

Grundy Center Iowa February court convenes with Judge B B Stiles of Manchester on the bench. Five probate cases sixty two law cases and all divorce cases are listed. This marks Judge Stiles first term in the county. Also reported are school declamatory contest results with Daniel Kerr first overall in the oratorical class.

Grundy County Court Stiles Grundy Center B. B. Stiles Manchester Daniel Kerr Patrick Henry Florence Hummel Louise Price H. C. Buffington Morrison Lewis Reinbeck Irot Dean Feeser Mr. Peezer Buffington Jake Wilts Anna Fink Holland Jake Alberts Edith Johnson Chas. Whorral Hazel Clare Beasman James Aussman Ella da Vries Ackiey Sam Drenth Pike Elizabeth Grimmins Town Falls

Chicago defeats Minnesota in western conference basketball

Chicago beat Minnesota 35 to 10 on Saturday night. Vollmer scored six baskets for Chicago in the game played in Minneapolis. The notice includes an advertisement for Hayes Healing Honey.

Minnesota Minneapolis Minn Chicago Vollmer Hayes

Purdue Defeats Illinois In Western Conference Clash

Purdue routed Illinois 36 to 20 at Lafayette in a Western Conference basketball game. Campbell and White scored two points for Purdue, while Carney poured in 18 of Illinois 20 points.

Purdue Illinois Lafayette Ind Linois Campbell White Carney

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Joie Ray Carpentife Wild C. S Amlean Basketbata Orange and Black Town Staad and Winstron Waverly Forester Ington Ducker Tlarmon Panece Lane Seripture Uarrington Deita Tonto Klos Richardson Y. M Washington U Little Tawakeyes Iowa City Little Haws Waterloo City Waterloo Bank & Trust Company Jerry MNE Honey Boxing Union OF World London The Onion Antwerp Congress Hernan Jimmy Wilde United States Army Waterloo Bank &Trust Company Wilde Mason Toledo Thatcher Jimmie Wilde Dave Hughes Frankie Mason Wrigleys Mas Electric Light Citizens Gas and Electric Company ILLIO
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