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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
7
Detroit columnist reports Judge William Heston argues the war should revive football’s old vitality. He laments forward passes and mass plays undermine sport, notes flying wedge tactics aided wartime success, and predicts a big season with spring practice and renewed public interest.
Articles of agreement posted for the Stecher Lewis wrestling match at the Coliseum on March 3. Sailor Joe Stecher and Ed Lewis each posted £1000 forfeit with Stakeholder Harry Moir, joined by Anton Stecher and Billy Sandow. The Coliseum club also deposited similar sums to guarantee obligations.
Carl Tremaine posts his entry for a February 18 Toledo bout with Frankie Mason at 128 pounds and trains in Cleveland. Jack Kearns plans for a Dempsey title defense after the Jess Willard bout, with Dempsey ready to meet challengers. Benny Leonard tours the Pacific coast seeking easy wins while Charley White bids for a Leonard bout. New York boxing bill would permit 10 round decisions and free papers for newspapers. betting banned. Billy Miske may rest due to a hand injury. Lewis Tartfield bout eyed for Boston in late February with a decision outcome.
Officials of the Western Golf Association announce the amateur championship at Sunset Hill Country Club in St Louis the week of June 16 will be an open event inviting top players from the East including past champions and Red Cross participants. Defending champion Francis Ouimet and other Western invitees are expected, with Oakmont's national event planned for late August to avoid Missouri heat.
Basketball results from Des Moines show Kansas Aggies 87 Drake 19 with Grinnell at Grinnell 7 and State Teachers 17. Firewood for sale advertised by Lows Duather Co.
Lefty Emike defeated Billy Nauman in a rapid semifinal bout at Waterloo. The match ended in the second round after Emike scored decisive rights as Nauman, out of shape, struggled to mount a comeback. Burke weighed in at 3/10 and the card featured Hanlon Huntley and a strong display by Young Kniff and Ray Robinson.
Chicago reports that Lettr Sullivan star pitcher for the Blackhawks chose the White Sox over the Cubs after negotiations with president Charles A. Comiskey. The New York Yankees sought him as well, but Sully preferred the South Side club due to better chances in the major leagues.
Louisville reports spring rating dates at Douglas park canceled and nine days added to the spring run rating at Churchill Downs, its sister track, as plans for major racing events proceed. The move affects schedule timing and preparation for upcoming meets at both venues.
Kentucky handicap and Derby will money, while the total added for all stakes will be $190,000. The Derby will carry $20,000 and the meeting will begin May 10, with the handicap adding $10,000 in added money and continuing for nineteen days.
Cedar Falls February 14 Glenn Cowan a liberal arts junior has been elected captain of the Iowa State Teachers College basketball team Cowan the only veteran on the squad played well at guard since returning from the army with an honorable discharge He served as a first lieutenant of field artillery at Camp Taylor Kentucky and belongs to the Hobo fraternity.
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