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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1928

Page

15

Waterloo vs Winnipeg Buffaloes in first international hockey match

Waterloo American Legion hosts Winnipeg Buffaloes in an international series opener at the Cattle Congress rink with a large expected crowd. Winnipeg players arrive today. a second match is planned Friday. Roy Westphalinger referees. Waterloo aims to protect its nine victory streak and field full strength lineup led by Clarence Keys.

Winnipeg Waterloo Waterloo American Legion Sextet Legion St. Paul Minn Winnipeg Buffaloes Clarence Keys Hawks Invaders Roy Westphalinger

Cummins Drops to Second Team Amid Tactics Shift

In Lafayette Indiana on February 15 Wilbur Cummins top scorer last season moves to the second team at Futdue after a switch in basketball tactics. Coach Lambert cites his offense as strong but notes weaker defense and mentions Cummins married last summer adding outside hustle.

Lafayette Ind Wilbur Cummins Lambert Cummins

Wilcy Moore’s Brother to Try Out with Yankees

Wiley Moore of the New York Yankees and his brother Nick will report to Yankee training camp in St Petersburg Florida on February 26 for a tryout. Nick has played semipro ball in Oklahoma and Texas and seeks a big league spot alongside his brother.

New York Wiley Moore New York Yankees Nick Oklahoma Texas Wiley Yankee St. Petersborg Fla

Moment of Iron Hand and Hidden Hair in a Political Satire

A collage of quips mocks Benito Mussolini with a 15 by 20 foot portrait and jokes about humorists mocking the Prince of Wales. It references a Waterion woman who cannot count in bridge yet is strong at gulf and notes canning and vegetarian propaganda’s impact. Golfers faced springlike conditions in winter tales and a jab about Lindy’s travel. The piece ends with a 1928 girls’ joke about cooking before leaping.

Mussolini Benito

Race speeds up in OWA circuit standings flash

Des Moines February 15 competition for the Iowa conference crown left Morningside undefeated but threatened by recent losses. Luther fell to Upper Town 29 to 17 while Simpson strengthened fifth place. Penn dropped two games slipping to seventh. Des Moines University climbed into the lead of the second division with three wins and three defeats as State Teachers and Western Union battled for ninth with Columbia and Towa Wesleyan nearby.

Des Moines Iowa Ope Fear Morningside Parsons Luther St. Ambrose Upper Town Simpson College Penn Upper Iowa Simpson Des Moines University State Teachers and Western Union Towa Wesleyan Columbia W. Il Pet. Mormingsida Yssesueeeee

Iowa Conference Plans Indoor Track Meet at Drake Field House

Des Moines February 15 The Iowa Intercollegiate conference will stage its first indoor track and field meet at Drake University Field House on March 31 Dean L G Miller of Des Moines University was commissioned to select the site and date Officials hope it becomes an annual affair.

Des Moines Iowa Intercollegiate Conference Drake University Feld L. G. Miller Des Moines University

Dempsey Reverses Retirement To Eye September Bout

New York February 15 Jack Dempsey declares he will accept a September date with Gene Tunney if offered and in condition reversing Tex Rickard’s retirement statement. He sent telegrams to Frank Menke and Ring editor and spoke by telephone to Gus Wilson. He says he is in excellent health and has temporarily ceased training though June plans may affect September fighting conditions.

Davis J. Walsh N.S New York Jack Dempsey Tex Rickard Gene Tunney Los Angeles Tunney Ife Frank G. Menke Dempsey Ring Gus Wilson Menke Tex John

Boxing brag leads to streetcar encounter and collapse

A tale unfolds of Jack Ryan who boasted of overpowering locals in a boxing bout aboard a streetcar. Hart, an aspiring fighter, meets Ryan and defeats him in six rounds after Ryan underestimates the challenger. Hart later cites Ryan’s ego as his downfall.

Bowling scores set marks in Minnesota tournament

Three 3,000 scores for five men now appear in the International Bowling association tournament in St Paul. The Goodman Jewelers of St Paul posted the third 3,000 total, with Carlson and Dally of Minneapolis taking doubles, and Bill Pehle of Minneapolis setting a new all events record with 1,981 as standings show individual leaders and five man event standings.

St. Paul Minn Goodman Jewelers S J. Paul Carlson P. Dally Minneapolis Bill Pehle A. Jensen Omaha George Veldt Harry Plack O. Blosmer Omehe M. Hurley O. Carlson Perry D. Aebees Temil Hatake St. Prantis St. Paul L Donaldson Minnéapolis Guarantee Fund Life Omaha Recreations Wees

Des Moines Y to Host Junior College Basketball Meet in March

Des Moines will host a junior and business college basketball tournament March 15 to 17 under the YMCA direction. The event welcomes any junior college or business school team not in the Town conference, with entries due March 10 and a $5 fee.

DES Moines “Y Des Moines M. GC Fred Steinbeck F. W. Steinbeck

Cubs Trade Dean to Louisville in Pitcher Swap

Chicago Feb 15 Wayland Dean a Chicago Cub pitcher was traded to Louisville of the American Association in exchange for Ed Holley Louisville hurler announced by President William Veeck.

Chicago Wayland Dean Chicago Cub Louisville American Association League Ed Holley Louisville Hurler William Veeck

Boone High Quintet Seeks Iowa Championship Return

Boone high school, Central Iowa conference champion last year, returns with a fast team led by guard Orville Curry after Capt. Mustapha's arm injury. Veterans Arthur Arrasmith Willard McCartney and others help Chase state finals berth under coach George Chicki Evans despite eight 1926 lettermen.

Boone Boone High School Central Iowa Jack Mustapha George Chicki Evans Mustapha Orville Curry Altho Arthur Arrasmith Willard McCartney Easton Parks

College basketball results from various teams

Nebraska 34 Dp ril 25 Kirksville 22 Graceland 41 Primer 27 Augustina 2A St Ambrose 1A Central 34 Upper Town 22 Purdue 40 Winers 14 Oklahoma 30 Kansas 71 Tupon 28 Oshkosh Teachers 24 Lombardie Armour Tech 19 Tamine 44 St Olaf 7 Yankton 45 South Dakota U nd Midland 44 Coiner 27 University of Detroit 18 Loyola Chicago Carleton 27 Gustavus Adolphus 23 High School Stasons City 23 Free City 19 Denison 7

Dauber Shines as Basketball Coach at Sippi A. and M

Ray Dauber former Old Gold track captain and football halfback now coaches Mississippi A. and M. cage team with John Hancock. After two months he transformed a winless start into a conference winning streak that reaches seven and fans expect four more victories.

Iowa City Ray Dauber Western Reserve University Cleveland Mississippi A John Hancock Dauber M. Cagers Mississippi Aggies

Church Basketball Results From Hast High Intermediate League

The Hast High Intermediate Sunday league results show First Baptist 2 United Brethren 0 forfeit, Calvary Evangelical 11 First M E 9, St Mark's Episcopal 15 Grace M E 8, Linden M B 16 Church of Brethren 12, First Presbyterian 18 First Brethren 12, Burton Avenue Baptist 17 Walnut Street Baptist 10. Hale beat Wakefield as Alan Hall of St. Louis trails Willie Hoppe in the American three cushion billiards race.

Hast High First Baptist United Brethren Calvary Evangelical First M. E St. Mark’s Episcopal Grace M Linden M. B Church of Brethren First Presbyterian First Brethren Burton Avenue Baptist Walnut Street Baptist Hale Wakefield New York Alen ‘Hall St. Louis Willie Hoppe Hall Harry

Wakefield Triumphs Narrowly In Long 49-Inning Match

Wakefield edged Wakefield 50 to 35 in a marathon 49 inning game. Hall tops Wakefield with an eight run high, while Wakefield’s best innings were a three.

Wakefield Hall

Ice Forms Again as Tube Hits 23

Cold air lowered the temperature to 23 degrees above zero last night after a high of 36. Ice formed on pools and the mill pond gained a thin sheen while country highways, once quagmires, became passable though ruts threaten vehicles.

Mandell McLarnin Title Bout Set for June 21 Card

Sammy Mandell will defend the world lightweight title against Jimmy McLarnin of Vancouver in Chicago on June 21. Promoter James Mullen announced the bout and reserved the right to cancel if McLarnin is defeated by Sid Tervis in New York on February 24.

Chicago Sammy Mandell Jimmy McLarnin Vancouver James Mullen Mullen McLarnin Sid Tervis New York

Zvonimir Matievich Said To Be New Heavyweight Menace

New York report identifies Zvonimir Matievich as a European import and alleged champion of Czecho Slovakia. The piece notes he threatens Joe Humphries the announcer who struggles with pronouncing his name and mentions a desire for his deportation.

New York INS Zvonimir. Matlevich Czecho-Slovakia Europe Joe Humphities Humphries

Two Iowa State Relay Teams in Meet This Week

Ames Iowa Feb 14 Two Iowa State relay teams to perform at the Kansas City Athletic Club games in Convention Hall Saturday Coach Bob Simpson announces Cy clone track mentor The Hawkeye squad includes Thornburg Hoak Behrens Thompson Lindus Caulum released from hospital but not ready for full action Mile team to be picked from McFar Ames Martin Soderbergh Hamilton Smith Marshal Thornburg The Kansas City contingent includes Ray Conger under Illinois Athletic Club banner Dr Otto Peltzer previously beat by Conger Hahn and Conger race over 1000 yards Koncludes meet will reveal lineup for Olympic trials Golgeth viewed as top form for 1000 yards

Courter Ames Kansas City Athletic Club Convention Hall Bob Simpson Cyclone University of Iowa Simpson Hawkeyes Thornburg Hoak Behrens Thompson Lindus Caulum McFarand Martin Waukon Soderbergh Mead Neb Hahn Conger Tryon Golget

State High School Track Meet Set for May 26

Des Moines reports the Iowa High School Athletic Association announces the annual track and field meet will be held May 26 with district eliminations on May 19. The association board of control is expected to select the meet sites soon.

Des Moines Iowa High School Athletic’ Association Association Board of Control

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