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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1923
Page
4
A fragmented mock essay titled A Comic Strip in Type by J P McEvoy discusses Valentine’s Day in a satirical voice. It weaves social commentary, cultural targets, and mock dialogue about love, duty, and modern relationships with ornate phrasing and period tone.
Reports claim a new eight club circuit may form under the banner of the International and Pacific Coast leagues with draft rules. Major figures including Landis Keydler and Ban Johnson deny formal backing while Ed Barrow hints at a presidency offer. Cities listed include Toronto Montreal Baltimore Newark Buffalo Brooklyn Washington and Providence as potential members.
In St Paul Minnesota on February 14 Twin City bowlers aimed to advance in the International Bowling Association tournament. Only Eggan Photos of Minneapolis reached the select five in early rounds, slipping into second with 4 dollars. Lincoln Lifes of Fort Wayne led, while Je Ak Jlantings of Minnesota was the lone outsider to enter the top five with 1 516.
Dickie Kerr plans to pitch again but not with the White Sox. The famed 1915 World Series hero discusses his past, health, and a possible return to baseball, noting he seeks no leniency from organized baseball and is preparing with independent semipro play.
Rath Packers show strong early pace in the city basketball race as rivals struggle with a cluttered schedule and vague standings. The report notes a tight finish and a decisive win over a local team, highlighting the season’s uncertain path and the Tribune’s coverage of the event.
Fragmentary sports blur mentions Eddie Cole, New York Yankees, Jay Bernstein, Gene Delmont, Memphis, Milwaukee, Johnny Tillman, and a 10 round bout. Readers see hints of trades and matches but details are missing leaving uncertain outcomes and participant roles.
Mason City’s five member basketball team captured the amateur independents league championship with a 56 to 28 victory. The Denisons forfeited another match, and Charles City’s squad earned notable upset momentum in the tournament as local teams dominated early rounds.
Cedar Walls hosts a packed card with East and West High matchups, curtain-raiser second teams, and a keen city rivalry. Star players for Cedar Walls include Willard Baxter Touser and McBride Bailey, with coaches delaying lineup decisions as fans await a decisive showdown.
Traer hosts the Tana County meet with ten teams including Chelsea Dinsdunn Tost Garwin Geneseo Glindbrook Montour Taleda and Traer. Five games daily start at 3 p.m. The tournament aims to feature strong records and attract a large crowd. Also Grade School tilt Grant and Washington quintets meet at Grant school tonight with Reverend Chivten Sovith speaking before the game.
Water Commission members plan upgrades to Byrnes Golf Links at Mies Park as weather permits. Mrs J Bailey serves as temporary chair in the absence of Richard Leifler, with C Bherwood as secretary of the Noara.
Wesleyan and Grinnell led a set of college basketball results with Grinnell posting a strong showing. Missouri and Kansas State were noted in brief scores, including a Kanswe Agios contribution.
Independence High and Stratford High will debate Thursday evening at Independence. The issue centers on state action to provide for immediate access to adequate elementary education. Participants include Mrs. David Kaplan and Jamies Senpiad. burial notes and lodge attendance mentioned for Kaplan family in Chicago obituary context.
The dispute centers on Reuther refusing a Brooklyn contract and union pressure for him to sign. Details show proposed salaries and bonuses, including flat pay and performance incentives, with Reuther accusing organizers of aiming to control the team while acknowledging union membership but not active leadership.
West High School track team will send two athletes to the indoor track and field meet in Iowa City on Feb 22. Captain Russell Sweitzer competes in the smile and half-mile runs, while Vietor Pasek runs the high and low hurdles and 50 yard dash. Both have trained all winter and expect strong showings as about 406 athletes are anticipated to compete.
New York Feb 14 Pat Moran of New Orleans seeks to challenge Moran and engage in multiple bouts to restore prime form. Moran hints at a comeback in about two months aiming to reclaim lightweight title by defeating rival Moran and pursuing further fights in Milwaukee and the Midwest before a potential rematch with Leroy Lewis. Also mentions plans to fight Mickel Walker for a championship and possible camera ventures in 1928 amid third league rumors.
A large crowd attended inter Sunday school games at East church as teams competed hard. First Presbyterian moved top of the league with a 14 to 11 victory over St Pauls M B, while Grace M K H maintained second place by beating Christ. Half time led to a 24 to 10 edge for the state district team. Other results included United Brethren 46, Trinity Lutheran 112, Linden M E Westminster 0, Walnut Street Baptist 24, Flame Park Baptist 14, Oxdva Evangelical 13, First Baptist 20, Burton Avenue Baptist 16.
New York February 14 The Benton case rested in Commissioner Landis today as the National commissioners met to let President John 4 Teydler settle the controversy over the return of the former Governor south.
The meeting mainly handled routine business and ratified the 1923 series. Opening games set for April 17 with New York at Boston, Philadelphia at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Chicago, and St. Louis at Cincinnati.
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