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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1923

Page

7

Waterloo teams face back to back prep basketball battles

Waterloo high schools prepare for two key midweek games as West high meets Cedar Falls high and Teachers high faces the rival. The Cedar Falls tilt follows a close prior encounter decided in overtime, spotlighting county honors and a strong week of road tests for the Orange and Black.

Waterloo Cedar Falls High Black Hawk High East High Cedar Falls Weet High West High Hae Louis Kresensky Gest Cedar Prails High Lawn City Bagera west-Cedar Malls Altho West Vinton Charles City

Boone High Wins State Mat Meet at Iowa State College

Boone High School captured the state wrestling meet at Iowa State College by a 2 point margin over Mason City, scoring in all but three classes. Mason City claimed multiple class titles, while Council Bluffs, Fort Dodge, Ottumwa, and other teams earned points in a close, high quality event notable as the best in three years.

Ames Boone High School Iowa State College Mason City Council Bluffs Fort Dodge Iowa Walla Ottumwa Cresco Sutherland Marshalltown Mount Vernon Clarkton Cherokee Glidden Stratford Othrer High School Tolacca Boone Wilson Boora Fin Daly MassoniCity Briggs Stan Hey Boons Fish~ar Jrooms Lair Oster Iowa State West Virginia R. G. Hester A. J L. Loucks Boott Hoch Tlowgh Hester W. Carruthers Cretona Pounder Tony Suder Easterners Cyclones Wast Vyy Tinia

Leonard offered $50,600 to box Sailor Freedman

New York manager Billy Gibson announces Benny Leonard has received a $50,600 offer to fight Sailor Freedman of Chicago. Chicago based Robert A. Gardner and Chick Evans say they will not join the American team bound for England to defend the Walker Cup in golf. Minnesotan Andres Touran wins national alpine skiing championship with 277 points. Yale rifle team defeats Maryland in a key intercollegiate match.

New York Billy Gibson Benny Leonard Uehtweteht Onaivision Leonard Ha Sailor Freedman Caicaso Chicago Robert A. Gardner Chick Evans England Minnésapolis Minn Andres Touran Alinneapmil Animateral New Haven Conn Yale University of Wess Maryland Cicaro Ikidia Andersen Beline al “Varela Smith Chicco Will Bomat Bere Benicht Bes

A Comic Strip in Type J P McEvoy

A humor strip chronicles a statue's week observing people and cars with lonesome wit. It notes loud autos, curious children, and the city rush while the statue rails at modern speeds and treats the public with wry pity.

J. P. McEvoy Mina Tavarlon

Rube Benton Case To Get Ruling At League Meeting

The fate of infielder Rube Benton hangs on the upcoming annual league meeting at the Waldorf. Judge Landis expected to rule on Benton’s eligibility for return to the majors, with Gerry Herrmann seeking support from club owners as vote prospects unfold. Major league leaders’ positions remain fluid amid pressure from New York, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh and Boston interests.

Davis J. Wallit International News New York Rube Benton Cincinnati Redg Waldorf Landis Benton Commodora

Iowa State Falls to Missouri Pikers in Narrow Valley Clash

Washington University pounced early to lead Iowa State 13 to 3 and held on as the Pikers edged ahead late. Minner scored 14 points including the decisive final tally, while Greene added five fields and six free throws for the Cyclones in a hard fought 24 to 18 defeat.

St. Louis Washington Iowa State Francis Gym Amies Minner Lal. Schnaus Greene Thumser

College basketball scores from various colleges and towns

A mixed list of basketball results shows Iowa Northwestern and several midwest colleges with scores such as Iowa 28 Northwestern 11 and Purdue 26 Ohio State 21. Other mentions include Grinnell Shenandoah and Dubuque with varying tallies and several town names such as Des Moines Ames and Clinton.

Seang Ce Des Moines U Nebratska Weselyan Iowa Northwestern Sartbure Waverly Wartburg Clinton Towa Woasityan Ruana Marquetta Creighton Chicago Minnesota Purdue Ohio State Army Pittsburgh Aussourt Grinnel Dupuque T RT Oil Morris Campion St Mary's Alomingside South Dakota Washington Ames Iom School Grinnell Marshalltern Anita Adair Kensauqua Stockport Shenandoah Ned Oak Boone Charles City Hoone Jordan Ded Maines Spencer Granger Minburn Columbia Freps Gutterbarg

Forty-Two State Tilts This Week in College Basketball

Des Moines notes a packed schedule with Big Ten clashes and Iowa State action. Iowa faces Ohio State after beating Northwestern 28 to 11, while Ames and Grinnell host Oklahoma, Washington, and other regional matchups. Coe meets Cornell in a second tilt as Knox and Carleton visit for pairings. Multiple Valley and conference games fill the week across Iowa campuses and surrounding schools.

Des Moines Iowa Ohio State Miinois Indiana Minnesota Midh Sin Northwestern Ames Oklahoma Washington Grinnell Coe Cornell Knox Carleton Kansas Nebraska Missouri Kansas Aggies Manhattan Wisconsin Michigan Ann Arbor Wilds Purdue Chicago

Anamosa High Wins Unusual Cage Tilt

Anamosa High defeated Springville in a low scoring late night game. Anamosa led 9 to 6 at halftime and won 20 to 19 after a Springville player fired a long field goal in the second half.

Anamosa High Tosh Springville Febamie Jonville Anamosa

Cornell reports 44 men attend lectures to qualify for baseball

Mount Vernon Iowa February 12 Biffy Lee Cornell baseball coach has 44 men out for lectures that precede spring training. The squad includes eight catchers nine pitchers working daily in the cage since January. Lee brings eight years of pro playing experience and plans a crowded early schedule with Iowa Coe and others to be arranged.

Mount Vernon Biffy’t Lee Cornell Lee Tee Iowa Coe Aties Balug

Joie Ray Lowers Indoor World Records in Six Events

Joie Ray of Winds Athletic Club broke three indoor world marks at Wilco Athletic Club meets in New York on Saturday night. He set records for 1 1/4 miles indoors, 3,000 meters, and 2 miles indoors, also posting a 17 8 mile indoor mark. Ray defeated a strong field including Walter Higgins and Willie Ritola, and earned the Hirschon trophy for 3,000 meters. Herb Meyer of Rutgers also lowered a 220 yard low hurdles record.

New York Joie Ray The Winds Athletic Club Chicapa Chicago Ray George W. Bon Hag Buffalo Alf Schrubb England Hirshon Walter Higgins Columbia Willie Ritola E. O. McLane University of Pennsylvania Herb Meyer Rutgers College Hill Baltimore Hig Alfred Geconey New York Athletic Club H. Sherrill

Des Moines U Beats Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln

Des Moines University cagesters defeated Nebraska Wesleyan 26 to 18 on the suburban court. The Towans previously beat the Methodists 22 to 14, showing strong floor work led by Knox of Iowa Baptist. Calvert returned for Wesleyan with 14 points after a brief absence.

Lincoln Neb Des Moines University Nebraska Wesleyan Towans Methodists Iowa Baptists Wesleyan Knox Iowa Calvert Cvante

Beloit Romps Through Midwest Conference Basketball Season

Beloit college of Wisconsin maintained first place in the Midwest conference by routing Coe. The Wisconsin team extended its conference lead to eight straight wins and has only Ripon left on the schedule for a possible clear title. Ripon fell 31 to 7 in the first home home series. Carleton also remains unbeaten in the conference.

Millikin Hamling Lawrence Midwest Cedar Rapids Beyfoit College of Wisconsin Coe Wisconsin Beloit Ripon Carleton

Hawkeyes defeat Northwestern 26 to 11 in tight Illinois clash

In Evans ton Ill on February 12 the Iowa Hawkeyes trimmed Northwestern 26 to 11 before about 4 000 fans at Patten Gym. Jason starred for Iowa with Burgitt and Janse aiding down the stretch as the Purple faltered under Iowa’s tightening defense. Captain McKenzie led Northwestern scoring with Holmes and Patterson close behind amid foul trouble and jeers from the crowd.

Evenston Ill Purple Iowa Hawks Northwestern Patten Fym Iowa Lug Funk Invaders Captain McKenzie Hawkeyes Janse Burgitt Hawk Worthwestern Jason Funk Laude Hicks McKenzis Holmes Patterson Roctory

Teachers College Eyes Spring Base Ball Season

Cedar Falls Feb 12 In about a week the tutor baseball artists begin early training and several men work daily to be in condition for the first game. Willie Waters captain elect hopes to return to form. Halder the lone returning pitcher along with new infield and speedy outfield candidates head toward a season.

Cedar Falls Sorme Altho Willie' Waters Halder Dickenson Jimmy” James Jack Densul Forsythe Black Mendenhall

Siegfried and Lewis to Wrestle for World Title

New York announces a world wrestling title match on February 25 between Siegfried the Germain and Strangler Lewis after a sensational bout in the recent New York wrestling return.

Siegfried Lewis New York Germain Strangler Lewis Teuton Wladek Zbyazko

High Marks Set in I. B. A. Tourney

St Paul, Minn February 12 The International Bowling Association tournament today entered its fourth day of play with high marks to chase. Leaders across events include Demueles of South St Paul Newman of Waterloo Kraft of Fort Wayne and Schmidt of Minneapolis among others.

Associated Press St. Paul Minn International Bowling Association St Paul Waterloo Aners Waterloo Ta. Schmidt's Selects Les Be Lackner EB Miller W. Doenrman Fort Warne E. Demueles South St.Paul

Two-Score Men Answer First Football Call at Iowa State

Ames Iowa Feb 12 Worty men have answered Coach Sam Willman s first call for football candidates for spring practice at Iowa State College here. Included in the group are 10 lettermen and two men who are on the basketball squad. Practice will start at once with candidates for line positions working three nights a week while the backfield group will train similarly.

Ames Sam Williman Towa State College Willman

Hair Groom promises lasting combed look for any style

Advert says Hair Groom keeps hair neat all day whether unruly or styled. The greaseless cream claims to absorb into the scalp so hair stays soft and natural without shine, suitable for any occasion.

Early start for basketball squad with delayed report

The squad begins twice weekly drills and Saturday sessions focusing on fundamentals. Captain-elect Young and Roberts, key backfield players from last year, will not report for some time as they join the basketball team.

Young and Roberts

Prolog of Major Baseball Leagues Gets Under Way

New York notes open meetings as the National and International leagues begin their pro logs this week. The International may oppose the draft plan while the National league considers a resolution on joint opposition. August Herrmann aims to discuss pitcher Rube Benton amid draft and transfer disputes among majors and minors.

New York International League National League August Herrmann Cincinnati Reds Rube Benton St. Paul Benton

Fort Dodge Legion cagers win easy basketball game

Fort Dodge tosers defeated the Oneson Sporting team in Sioux City with a 57 to 10 score. Close guarding by the Fort Dodge squad highlighted the contest.

Fort Dodge Legion Cagers Fort Dodge Fort Dodge American Legion Ofeson Sporting Sioux City

White Faces Forfeit and Kansas Challenge in Boxing Row

Charley White, the Chicago lightweight who lost a 16 round decision to Rocky Kansas, faces a $2,500 forfeit for being 12 ounces over weight. Boxing officials consider sending White to Kansas if the promoter settles the matter, amid critics blaming weakened form from extreme training.

Associated Press New York Charley White Chicago Rocky Kansas Buffalo Teast William Muldoon State Boxing Commission White Kansas

Twin City Barber College promotes profitable trade

The catalog from Twin City Barber College at 204 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis highlights fast learned modern barber methods and equipment. It claims graduates earn good salaries and many start their own shops, inviting readers to request the new illustrated catalog.

Twin City Barber College Hennepin Ave Minneapolis

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