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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1924

Page

4

Sykes Thomason in Managerial Chase at Burlington

Read about the Burlington semipro baseball managerial hunt featuring Earl Sykes and Arthur Thomason as top candidates. Reports mention Moline's bid for Sykes, Rock Island's offer of Thomason, and Waterloo’s pursuit of other players as teams weigh rosters and coaching options for 1934.

de Theees Arthur Thomason Earl Sykes Demosthenes Dawn Burlington Davenport Moline Prestin Gray Tommy Sykes Bloomington Cub Three-T John McGravy Bloomington Fabbe Coltrin William Hollenbeck Burlington Association Land Ag Waterloa Cletus Dixon Cedar Rankde A. C. Williard Hawks Edward Grimes Chicago Nico Shortston Rock Island Manwell Jim Delaner Decatur Telaner Manweil Carl Kulow Fort White Ind Rockford

Duffy Blue Bout in Waterloo Sparked by Critics

Halstead street boxer Jack Duffy faces Earl Blue after a Friday supper at Waterloo theatre with Sportsmen's league scrutiny. Duffy, noted for a tough record, has recent wins and a planned bout in Madison Square Garden context, as promoters press ahead despite mixed opinions.

Jack Duffy Halstead Street Earl Blie Waterloo Theatre Sportsmen's League Duffy Blue Police Gazetta Velkin Sealane Pat Walsh Walsh Paul Berlenbach Sei Germany Madison Square Garden New York Jack Schafer Mr. Blue Earl Jack TNT John Goss Albert Strong Everett Strong Albert K Knipp Everett Fritz Joe G. Verbeski

Iowa Wrestlers Triumph Over Michigan 21 to 2

Ann Arbor February 11 Iowa wrestlers defeated Michigan 21 to 2 on the road. Key moments included Voltern securing a first fall with a head scissors and wrist lock while Mead held James for seven minutes. Several matches went to overtime and notable injuries occurred, including a lip cut to Doty and a spill by Gugisberg.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Welverines Rosa Dodiy Fester Doty Gugisberg Giord O Brien Perona Voltmer Ferenc Mead James Krasush Town Marion

East High Nets 28-8 Win Over Tutor High

East High beat Tutor High 28 to 8 at Qedar Falls. Hostetler, Kip, and Raymond led East High with scoring while Seidler, Graham, and Metcalf showed strong play for the substitutes. Teachers High struggled in the second half as East High pulled away.

East High Qedar Falls Orange and Ack Peachers College High Altho Waterloo Tors Orange Seidler Graham Metcalf Aach Ben Ailer Teachers High Wast West High Por East High Hostetler Kipn Raymond Orr Greer Sunl Mary Kipp Arius Rg Seidler Tleh White Green Ity Orr Tasonen Hulete Gruha Metcau G. Orr George Ield Trostetler Arius F Hostelian Kirp

Iowa Dropped Fourth Conference Scrap by Ohio State 26 to 24

Iowa struggles to finish as Ohio State edges the Hawkeyes 26 to 24 in a hard fought Big Ten game. Iowa led 13 to 12 at halftime, but Ohio State surged ahead with a late run including baskets by Cunningham Miner and Shaw. Officials sparked controversy with several called back Iowa baskets.

Iowa U Ohio State Iowa City Iowa Buckeyes Hinskeyes Iown Hainkeyes Lamarcy Cunham Miner Shaw Cameron Hicks Vistors Ineals Erowa Berause Janse

Upper Iowa Quint Defeats Simpson College 22 to 17

The Fayette Indiana score report notes Kipie Unger of Upper Iowa scoring in the second period to break a halftime tie and secure a 22 to 17 win over Simpson College on Saturday night. The narrow contest featured few early baskets and a late Peacocks surge.

Fayette Kipie Unger Iawa Peacocks Simpson College Siow Aet Init

Local basketball slate features Cedar Falls and West High games

Oelwein reports a profitable benefit supper for the basketball team as a new high school gym rises to seat 600. Cedar Falls faces Mendenta as West High renews practice while planning two games with Marshalltown and a clash with Fase High. Speed Huntley defends boxer Jim my Nuss from claims about fitness ahead of a Des Moines bout.

Oelwein High School Oelwein

Pheasants Roost with Chickens in Northern Counties

In Mason City Iowa and surrounding towns pheasants are reported roosting with chickens on farms. Farmers note tame behavior and law protections, while a proposed five day November season could spark a northern town hunting rush. Pirates Close Reds, Grundy Center Road Five Triumphs 23 to 15. Reisner shines for Pirates Morrison brothers lead for the Road five.

Mason City Lake Mills Lake Ant Towa Pirates Tro Reds Pirate Waterloo Grundy Center Reisner Morrison Brothers

Ames Matiden Wins at State College Meet

Ames, Iowa February 11. Iowa State College wrestler Whitewashes Minnesota in a four day meet here Saturday. Ames gains with a score of 23 to 0. Three falls and four decisions awarded the Ames team. McCurdy of Minnesota, 145 pounder, suffers a broken rib.

Ames Iowa State Colflere Minnesota McCurdy Fergiveda

Bowling Standings and Schedules Released for City League

Standings in City Bowling leagues and this week schedules were announced today. The report lists teams, matches, and venues for the upcoming games, reflecting local standings and fixtures.

Cial

Question on Exemption for Women in Fishing Fee Debate

Des Moines February 11 The attorney general is preparing a constitutional opinion on a fish and game law amendment that exempts women from a $1 fishing license fee. Critics say the exemption is discriminatory and may nullify the measure. The issue hinges on uniform operation of laws and whether exempting women is unconstitutional. The opinion may guide Senate action and potential court challenge.

Associated Press Des Moines Ben J. Gibson Town House Senate Fish and Game Law Assembly General Assembly Attorney General's Office Hig Lenate

High School Athletic Body Reports 772 Members

The Iowa High School Athletic Association lists 772 members in good standing as of January 21, with Waterloo high school authorities receiving the notice from secretary George A. Brown. Local schools are included, and 128 schools are listed as nonmembers. The amended rules, including the new eight semester rule, are being distributed.

Athaltic Association Lond Waterloo George A. Brown Association Brown

Chicago Beats Michigan to Lead Big 10 Standings

University of Chicago defeated Michigan 120 to 28 in a Western Conference basketball game. Michigan led early 9 to 4, but Chicago surged in the second half to take the lead and finish up two points ahead as Purdue moved into second place after the defeat.

Hamiine Corsnell Chicagso University of Chicago Michigan Ifavor Chicago Wisconsin Perdue Soung

Iowa Runners Shine in Kansas City Club Track Meet

Kansas City indoor carnival featured top athletes from Kansas City area schools. Irwin won the open 10 yard dash, Tamberly led the 40 yard dash, and Simson claimed the open 2 00 yard low hurdles. Corratt won the 440, Tarpot top in shot put, and Dowsins led the 1 000 yard tandicap run.

Kansas City Eid Athlet Kansas City Athletic Club Kansas City - Ward Irwin Muller Ames Reem Jonen Krogh ED Tiese Keebts Aftssourt Weir Neoraska Kk. C. AC Richardson Ifis- Sourl Sandersur Kc Ac J—Ames Montrro Hammerty Greenlee Biernum Notré ‘Dame Emarla Han Dowsins Frea Axtell Pittsburg Kan Normal Meeker

Olympic Committee May Ask Congress to Supply Funds

New York, Feb. 11. The American committee may seek a congressional appropriation to finance the Paris expedition as public donations run short. A $350,000 fund is needed for first class transportation and accommodation, with current contributions well below expectations. Maj. Gen. Alten reports Washington interest but no firm aid yet. The committee has contracts with the shipping board for the steamship America and must fund trips to Chamonix and winter games.

United Press New York Congress Ailen Washington War Department Gen. Alten Shipping Board Chamonix Skating Association The Hockey Association

Brookins Sets New Record in 60-Yard Hurdles

Char ley Brookins of the Hawkeye sprint and hurdle team set a new 60 yard hurdles mark at a meet in Town City Iowa on February 11. He clocked 0.66 seconds in the first heat breaking the 0.88 by Wallace of Illinois and lowered it again to 0.64 in the finals. Charles Coulter finished close second and the meet featured multiple event records including the 60 yard low hurdle and pole vault while Greek fraternities competed in relays.

Town City Charley Brookins Hawkeye Ike Wallace Illinois Brookins Sey Brookins Charles Coulter Ins Coulter Brookig Dash Delta Zétas Phi Gamma Deltaa Armory Ard

Dempsey Center of Dry Raid at New Orleans Cabaret

Federal agents led by Louisiana prohibition director C D Jack son raided the Ringside Cabaret in New Orleans cited by Herman owner of the venue. They inspected tables and found whisky in a kitchen pitcher while Jack Dempsey observed with humor as patrons packed the evening outside.

Dempsey New Orleans Feb, Inc Jack Dempsey Herman C. D. Jackson Prohibition Louisiana Squared Circle

College Football and Basketball Results Across Regions

Saturday results show Upper Iowa 22 over Simpson 17 and Ohio State 26 over Town 24 while Hamline loses 30 to Cornell 2. In other games Dubuque Ul 27 defeats Con 26 and Buena Vista 33 over ag OTHngside 30. St Ambrose 17 loses to St. Marys Winona 16 and Kansas Aggies 22 defeats Drake 21. Navy 32 edges Washington College 26 and Penn 14 over Carmell 17. Oklahoma 26 beats Kangag 20, Army 32 over U of Pittsburgh 13, Penn State 43 over Dumesne U 4d, Northwestern 27 over Mount Morris '41, Nebraska 32 over Washington 243, Dartmouth 34 over Harvard 25. High school results include Redfield girls 30 over Adel 30, Redfield seconds 15 over Washington Two 7, Harlan 24 over Denison 5, Columbia Academy 30 over Epworth Military 9, Marshalltown 22 over Grtanat 16, Sioux City 17 over Port Dodge 1, De Soto 10 over Bexter 9 and Waterlston High 58 over Teachers High 0.

Redfield Adel Redfeld Washington Harlan Denison Columbia Acad Epworth Militare Acad Marshalltown Grtanat Joux City Port Doge de Soto Bexter Waterlsast High &S Teachers High A

Boxing Promoters in New York Face Hurdles in Reform

Boxing promoters in New York face a major test as state moves to regulate. William Muldoon's potential resignation from the boxing commission raises fears that legalized boxing could revert to its unstable pre reform era. Muldoon, asked at his Purchase, New York home, said he would not discuss the matter further.

New York State Davis J. Walsh International News New York William Muldoon Boxing Commission Muldoon Purchase Muldoon Menaly

This Week Games Schedule Roundup

A scrambled weekly schedule lists games across multiple colleges with teams such as Ames Grinnell State Teachers Upper Town Valparaiso Dubuque Ohio State Illinois Missouri Michigan and more. The fragmentary text shows matchups for Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday with various college and city pairings.

Radio Programs for Tuesday on Key Stations

Radio Digest lists Tuesday schedules across major stations from KDKA to WWJ and WOO, detailing concerts, orchestras, children's programs, lectures, and special Lincoln day features. Entries note times, program types, and participating groups such as the One Hundred sixtieth infantry band and California National Guard ensembles.

Associated Press KDKA Pittsburgh Dren Ievex Hastings KDKA_ ENTI Los Angeles One WCAP Washington WEAF AR I Census City Star School of the Skr WDAR Philadelphia AP Chicago Sla SSEAP New York WFAA Dallas News Buffalo WGY Schenectady Louisville Orchestra Reading Cleveland Cone Waz Chicago Lincoln WEY Cincinnat Spectal WAQ Chicaco News Orchestra Memphis Trolia Wooaw Omaha

London Papers Sell Front Page Position

London reports advertising space on the front page of papers commands premium rates. The front page price is about $3,000 per day, reflecting high demand for prominent placement.

London

Philadelphia triumphed as the United States wins equash recquets championship

Reported results show the United States defeating England to capture the equash recquets title. The item also notes varied Olympic tryouts in Buenos Aires and boxing exhibitions, with several athletes and officials named across multiple locales.

Philadelphia United States England Fami Pia Buenos Aires PeuiErsston New World Des Moines E L. Koiser Rue Sopihin Mount Morris College Hollis Oy Gvergaard Cedar Greanes

Doctor Dillon Takes Eye Ear Nose Throat Practice

Dr X H Dillon succeeds Dr BW Krtttte in an ENT practice limited to eye ear nose and throat care. Office located at 500-510 First National Building.

X. H. Dillon BW. F

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