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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1925

Page

5

Championship Heavyweight Title Fight Plans In June

Rex Rickard indicates Dempsey will meet Tan Gibbons or Harry Willis in June to settle the heavyweight championship. He plans to bring Jack Kearns to discuss negotiations, aiming to avert retirement and launch two potential bouts to keep Dempsey active. The discussion centers on ring arrangements and defenses once February discussions finish.

Henry L. Marreel New York Marels 4 Kearns

Dempsey Talks Plans As Quiet Rumors Swirl About Partners

Intense gossip swirls over Dempsey and Kearns amid retirement chatter and a hinted dissolution of ties with Rearns upon his marriage. Friends say the pair have not split publicly, while insiders doubt a fast resolution. Meanwhile Gibbons ponders return as Rickard eyes two heavyweight bouts this summer and promoter Henderson plans a 110000-seat Long Island arena, with Dempsey open to offers.

Rickard Etche ‘Gibbons Eddie Kane Yankee Stadium New York Charles T. Henderson New Yorks Long Island Dempsey

College basketball scores from scattered meet results

A collection of irregular college basketball results shows Tawa 3 Cue 49, Hamlin Fellsworth 48, Western Union 28, Valparaiso 35, Dubuque U 25, Missouri 17, Morningside 22, Simpson 18, Columbia 28, Yale 17, Minnesota 36, Purdue 15, Colorado College 34, Oklahoma A and M 15, Baylor University 11, Ayies 75. The fragmentary list includes numerous garbled names and institutions, reflecting a page with multiple scores and team references.

Tawa Cue Hamlin Fellsworth Western Union Rouge Junior Waldorf Valparaiso Dubuque U Missouri Ames Dakota State Morningside Campion Hamilton Simpson College, Navy New York University Creighton No. Dakota Argles Chicago Michigan Nebraska Oklahoma Nova Dame Winds de Pauw Hanover Columbia Yale Minnesota Purdue Sentral Cotlege Chillicothe Bust Nese College Colorado College Colorado Agricultural Emerge Oklahoma A. & M Baylor University Wyomime Danver University Ui Tug Schoot Crehacsara Cahier Falls Tree Vailey Junction Ayies

East West favorite clash in Old Rose gym Friday night

East High and West High renew their long rivalry at Old Rose gym at 8 p.m. Friday amid 13th eager dope, with West favored to hold its home record and East seeking upset. Both teams recently beat area schools and posted mixed results after nine games each.

GLAGH OLD Rose Gym Ave of Waterloo East Mish West High West Altha Jheen Jdope Loanula Rose Teachers College High

Fragmented Verse and Local Headlines Hit Baltimore Papers

A collage of poetically garbled lines, stray quotes, and scattered news items spans a Baltimore era page. It includes a jokey verse about a smile, a jab at a diet, references to Babe Ruth, auto theft and a cross country auto race protest in New Mexico, and chatter about a Hartford era crime and a car crash at Hockford with interurban notes. The jumble hints at varied society items, humor lines, and oddball notes across the page.

Towa New Mexico

West Union sweeps Clermont in doubleheader win

West Union, Iowa, two wins over Clermont. The girls traded halftime lead but West Union pulled away in the second half, while the local boys dominated from start to finish, 33 to 6. Ward Anderson and Sullivan led West Union scoring.

West Union Clermont West Cuion Vermont Ward Anderson and Sullivan

OWA Five Defeats Northwestern 35 to 20

Northwestern played at Patten Gym and lost to the University of Iowa 35 to 20. White led Northwestern with eight first half points while Van Deusen and Pillips boosted Iowa’s offense in the second half, reversing a 12 to 10 deficit into a nine-point lead and sealing the win.

Canston Northwestern University of Inna Cagers Patten van Deusen Towans Hawkeyes Pillips Boysen Iowans Hir Tawa Teins Teaulte Northiwestern

Shell Rock Boys Defeat New Hartford 17 to 8

Shell Rock High School beat New Hartford 17 to 8 on Friday. The halftime score was 6 to 4, then Shell Rock broke through in the second half as the visitors struggled. Both boys and girls teams were set to play at Waverly tomorrow evening. The boys prep for the sectional tournament at Waterloo next month.

Shell Rock Poh Shell Rock High Lew Hartford Waverly Wateriog

Lincoln Independents Defeat Beaman 35 to 10

Lincoln Independents beat Beaman 35 to 10 at home Friday night. Putney scored early with a sharp shot, and Lincoln led 4 at halftime. Pulley and Raum topped the winners with six field goals each.

Lincoln Independents Beaman Taincoln Lincoln Putney Iaele Tancoin J Halftine Linfooly Pulley Raum

Baseball Figures Gather for New York Chapter Dinner

Prominent baseball figures including Eddie Collins and Hall of Fame executives head to the New York chapter dinner at the Hotel Roosevelt next Sunday. In college hockey and football news Dartmouth’s Fille Deoles will not captain, and veterans recall World War I injuries while discussing shifting league plans and trade rumors for the White Sox and Yankees.

Che Associated Press Iter Ginp Yule Ilugo Bezdek SLE J. J. West Jimiy Dekorest Velebin Langlis Anatul Qtoner New York The Baseball Writers Getition Anterelea Hotel Lousevelt Eddie Collins Chicago White Fille Deoles Dartmouth Préenath Lelg Felleft Calleg Kid Garrow New York Yankees Moi Jlay Huggins St. Louis Gath White Sox Althouyyeins Scott Omni Jack

Oelwein Girls Win Two Contests During Weekend

Oelwein high girls extended their winning streak to 12 by defeating New Hampton 25 14 and Dunkerton 27 16 at home. The Oelwein boys split two games, beating New Hampton 12 10 and losing to Dunkerton 28 19, with Gallwein, Belmer, Bischeid, and Maley noted for strong play and Thompson and Messer starring in key moments.

Oelwein Oelwein High Oelwein Girls New Hampton Frijday Dunkerton New Hampton Galwein Guyer Belmer Bischeid Maley Thompson Messer

Dumont High Teams Defeat Parkersburg in Doubleheader

Dumont high teams beat Parkersburg high teams in Dumont on Friday night. The Swirls' team won 35 to 23 and the boys 20 to 6. Dumont extends its winning streak to fourteen straight. Dumont seeks to schedule a weekend game after Allison canceled its tilt.

Dumont Dumont High Parkersburg Swirls Mistars Allison

Oelwein Red Peppers defeat Fayette Legion 30 to 19

The Oelwein Red Peppers outplayed the Fayette Legion 30 to 19 on Friday night. Oelwein led 12 to 0 at halftime and pulled away in the final period. Lazio, Wise, Kee ney, Lundstrom and P Lazio starred for Oelwein while DeLong and Crough stood out for Fayette. This win leaves Celwin with three victories and one loss. Potential out-of-town dates exist. interested teams may contact Boots AleKenna, manager.

Oelwein Oelwein Red Walt Tfarette Legion Lundstrom P. Lazio Fayette John DeLong Crough Celwein Lesiring Boots AleKenna Celwwein Red Peppers

Boxers to headline Mason City card and Des Moines show

Hawkeye-Fuls Joey OHara of Port Dodge headlines a Mason City boxing card on Thursday February 19 Promoters eye a match with Rusty Jones. At Roscoe Hall Town lightweight champion and University of Iowa boxing instructor faces Joe Sissak Milwaukee in the next American Legion show at Des Moines Monday February 18. Also notes Waterloo baseball annual meeting and changes in club leadership.

Joey O'Hara Port Dodge Warnie Smith Mason City Rusty Jones Sn Paul Iwelter Roscoe Hall University of Iowa Will Joe Sissak American Legion Des Moines

Cedar Falls High Wins From Dike Five 23–18

Cedar Falls high school five clinched its seventh straight victory by defeating Dike 23 to 18 in Cedar Falls. The Tigers held a 16–14 edge, with Hine named the outstanding local player and Behrens adding nine points. Cowlishaw also played brilliantly as Bohn led Dike with 6 points.

Cedar Walls Cedar Falls Bohn Dike

Cage Meet Set for March Twenty Won By Iowa Teachers CTC

Cedar Falls Iowa February 9 A Mendenhall Iowa Teachers College athletics director says preparations are underway for a major high school open basketball tournament at Tutor School March 20 and 21 in two classes Class A for schools over 100 students and class B for smaller schools Strong teams mentioned include Waterloo East High Dike Dunkerton Orange Jesup New Hartford Cedar Falls Teachers Training Waverly Parkersburg Marble Rock Rudd Clarksville and others Entries are open not by invitation East High currently holds last year s silver trophy winner with a three time title possible to claim Three gold medals go to class winners runners up receive silver watches plus chamms noted

West East High West High Saiitmen Hast High Fast High Hast ST Luge St High High Dunkertown Beachers Wigh Cedar Falls L. Mendenhall Athletics of Iowa Eachers College Waterloo East High Dike Dunkerton Orange Jesup New Hartford Teachers Training School Waverly Parkersburg Marble Rock Rudd Clarksville East

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